Jeremy R. Wright Obituary

I remember you from Cross Country camp. I remember seeing you break away down the final stretch of the IHSAA 3200M state championship, beating a guy that had set the state record in the 1600M earlier that evening. I remember learning that you repeated "no one remembers second place" to yourself as you kicked down the stretch and thought you could walk on water. I remember you on my recruiting trip to Wabash and I remember my first day at practice, when you gave me a high five and I suddenly felt a whole lot less lame.

Mostly, I remember when my mom called me to say someone I'd run with had perished in Afghanistan. In a million years, I never could have guessed she would have then said your name. You were invincible and once you weren't, the world underneath me shifted.

I was with Jeremy on that fateful day; I think of him in some fashion every day. You were the very best of us all and I appreciate all that you did in the short time we had you.

Vr
Shane Ladd
ODA 142 (former)

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jeremy's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, it has become increasingly difficult for me to continue after this message. Please forgive me and know that Jeremy will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alwyas remembering Jeremy, I served with him during that deployment time. I will always remember his kindness and committment to the safety of the USA.

SFC Michael Jones Retired

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright:
Always remembering Jeremy. "Some gave all."

I've been thinking about Jeremy a lot today and spent the last hour reading online stories about him. All I can say is that I feel lucky to have known and lived with Jeremy for a little while, and I will continue to do my best to remember him by sharing memories of him. My thoughts are with Jeremy's family on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. To me Jeremy Wright is a symbol of everything that is good about the human spirit. Love to all...

On the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, my thoughts go out to Jeremy's family and all that he gave. Jeremy was in my pledge class as a FIJI at Wabash. My wife and I were in DC during the attack a few hundred yards from the Pentagon. Despite as moved as we were that day, I can't imagine actually doing what Jeremy did in using all of his intellectual and physical talents to selflessly serve out country in such real way, let alone pay the ultimate price. His sacrifice and service continues to weigh heavily on my mind and leaves me with the greatest and humblest respect.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten in my home.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright:
Remembering Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

I was never fortunate enought to get the chance to meet Jeremy for myself. However, I too graduated from Southwestern Jr./Sr. High, and in such a small community you can't help but to feel connected to those with whom you share your roots. I threw discus and shot put in junior high and some of high school and I always use to read the records boards. I truly respected Jeremy for the athlete he was. It was nearly impossible to hang out with the track/cross country crowd without hearing the stories of Jeremy leaving everyone in the dust. I can still remember hearing of the day when Jeremy was killed... It was my senior year. The school promptly renamed the track and field to Wright Field.

You will forever be remembered in the halls of Southwestern as my senior class donated the funds to immortalize you as well as all other SWHS graduates who have been killed in service with a plaque, which we presented during our graduation ceremony. It takes a special sort of person to dedicate their life to the service of their fellow countrymen. The words do not exist to express my graditude. There is nothing I can do or say that will make much of an impact on the sorrow of your loved ones, and there is most certainly nothing I can do to change your untimely death. However, I can promise you this, so long as I live you will not be forgotten, the sacrifices you have made will not be taken lightly, and you will forever live on in the freedoms of your fellow Americans. If it were not for you, Jeremy, and so many others like you, America would most certainly cease to exist.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Jeremy, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright:
Jeremy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I never got to meet Jeremy, even though we were stationed on the same FOB in Afghanistan. Seeing the tribute his fellow soldiers arranged for him brought tears to my eyes. Jeremy was the only soldier from our FOB who lost his life in combat the entire year I was stationed in Asadabad. Shortly after this incident we caught the man responsible for this attack; it was the single greatest thing I did while stationed in Afghanistan; however I would’ve preferred to have completely avoided the entire situation. It’s now been several years since that day, and I still occasionally think back to what happened. I want to thank the Wright family for their sacrifice, and wish all of Jeremy’s brothers in 1st Group a safe journey, because the battle continues on.

Jeremy,
I am still missing you brother, wish you were here

ThanK You Jeremy Wright for your fight for our freedoms and doing what is right. God Bless You and your family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan from Indiana. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Wright!

You're still in my thoughts every day brother.

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Wright and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

I am sos orry for the loss of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright. If there are brothers or sisters, please contact me. I am the founder of Gold Star Siblings, Inc.

God Bless

In Remembrance of Sgt. Jeremy R. Wright, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

Rest In Peace Jeremy Wright, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Wright family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the family of Jeremy, thank you for allowing us to rename our streetin his honor. I will never forget the gift that Jeremy and many other men and women have given us, "Freedom".

God Bless the USA.

I feel it is the responsibility of every American to at least read the names of the brave Americans that have made the ultimate of all sacrifices. Although not personally acquainted, I feel the loss. God Bless Jeremy Wright and his family. God Bless the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.



Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.

Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI )

My heartfelt sympathy to the Wright family in the loss of Jeremy. I did not know Jeremy, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jeremy it has been 14 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

I was in phase 2 of the SFQC with Jeremy and I will never forget him. He was a true quiet professional and great warrior.. De Oppresso Liber

My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one from the Brother of a fallen soldier in Afghanistan.

Jeremy was my nephew and he was a beautiful person. He was full of life and a joy to all who knew him.