Pfc David R. Jones

Upon reviewing my deployment papers, I discovered I was the Aircraft Commander of the C-130 that flew PFC Jones from Iraq to Kuwait in October of 2010. (1 of many stops to get him home). Curiously, I googled his name and came across this page. I am humbled and honored to have assisted in David's repatriation. I wish to convey that I took every precaution to assure all protocols and distinguished honors were exercised on my leg of his journey home. 14 years later as I near retirement from Active Duty, I remember this sortie extremely well and offer my most sincere condolences to his family.
Thank you for your sacrifice to this great country and may God bless America.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Jones Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

October 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. David R. Jones:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family of Pfc. David R. Jones:
David 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."

RIP my brother! You have paid the ultimate sacrifice. My Heart goes out to your Family n Friends. God-Bless! I have lite a Candle to remember him in my home. I am the Sister of a Fallen Hero. Stay Together and Stay Strong. Praying for All! Susan~ Detroit, Michigan

To the Family of Fallen Hero PFC Jones....my heartfelt condolences are extended to you during this very hard time. I truly understand your pain as I am the mother of a Fallen Hero as well. Your dear Hero is now amongst the Angels of our Fallen....his Brothers & Sisters in Arms....a very proud & honorable group of Men & Woman......I am truly sorry for your loss. May he RIP Forever.

Proud Mother of Fallen Hero:

PFC Gifford E. Hurt
10/10/90-1/20/10
Mosul, Iraq

HOOAH!!!!!

A true American hero.God bless David and his family.

we all will miss you david very much you will be in our hearts forever..jl

Dear Jones family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. David will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

To the family of PVT David R Jones JR:
May God show his mercy and love for you during this time! May you find peace in the storm! I did not know your son, brother, fiance but I am
Thankful that He served for my Freedom. He gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for his country. You raised a wonderful man and may you find encouragement and strength in your memories of him. Praying for you all with a heavy heart! God Bless David and his family and friends!!

THANK YOU from a fellow American.

To the family of PVT. Jones -
I am so sorry for your loss. David gave his life for his country and that is the greatest sacrifice anyone can make. As an Army wife of a deployed soldier, my heart breaks for every family whose soldier does not make it home. Please find peace in knowing that your soldier will be watching over all who still serve overseas.

Thank you for your time and service to our country. Family look to God for strength and hold on to your precious memories.

Thank You to your son, brother and fiance. We will always remember and never forget our Bravest.

Thank you. May you rest in peace.

PVT. David R. Jones, Jr.

Thank you for your courage and for protecting us. May God accept your soul and may you rest peacefully. Your battle has ended and your true life begins. One smile for all, one heart of gold, one of the best soldier's this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, what a beautiful memory to leave behind. To David's Family: My heart is reaching out to you, for what you are going through, I am thinking of you frequently and praying for you too.

From someone who cares about our soldiers.

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Thank You Rest in Peace

Your son's sacrifice will never be forgotten. God's Blessings to you all. Sharon Rivard

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. From the sister of a soldier in Iraq.

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord

May God Bless Pvt. Jones and his family. Thank you for your service to our country.

Thank you for your service. God bless you and keep you with him.

To the Jones Family, thank you for raising a wonderful man. Pvt. Jones, my appreciation for what you did for me cannot be expressed in words. Thank you and Rest In Peace.

Please accept the sincere sympathy of my family. We are forever thankful to have men and women such as Pvt. Jones willing to sacrifice their lives to protect us. God Bless you all.

To the family of PFC. David R. Jones,
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you.
May God Bless David and his family.
Very truly yours,
The King family

Thank you, David, for your patriotic service and ultimate sacrifice for your country. You have paid the price of my freedom and that of all of your countrymen. It will be my honor, but small recompense, to accompany you home and provide what comfort I might to your family and friends. -PGR member

David, you were a great guy and a good friend. You were always there if someone needed you and could never ask for more. I miss you and always will, wish we could have talked one last time on the phone...July seems like so long ago. I miss you buddy and will think of you always. Thanks for being my friend!

this is the mother of pvt David Jones I would like to thank you for all of your prayers and your kindness.

to David AND to David's family- THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. WE KNOW THE AGONIZING PAIN YOU'RE GOING THROUGH. WE'RE HERE WITH YOU.
FROM, GOLD STAR PARENTS, THE SEYBOTHS

My thoughts and prayers are with Pvt. Jones and his family. May your memories bring you comfort.

David was a fine young man and he will be missed.

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dear Jones family:

First I would like to offer my sincere sympathy for the loss of your son. I used to talk with David a lot while he was in training, and he was always such a good person to talk with. He could always make me laugh. He was such a happy guy, and I wish I got the chance to meet him. God Bless you during this time.

God bless this family. PFC Jones your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the devastating loss of Pfc David R Jones. The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to our young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart" ~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of David, remain in your heart always, and may this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.

I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

To the Jones Family, As you mourn the loss of your son, please know that so many of us are grateful for your son's service to his country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I do not know David or his family but I want to thank David and his family for the ultimate sacrifice. A young man lost his life in defense of our country. May his soul rest in peace and his family gain comfort in knowing that freedom loving Americans everywhere are saddened by the loss of this fine young man. I and our country thank David and his family for his dedication and service to the USA.

Thank you David for serving our country and protecting our freedom. May you rest in peace.

To the Jones Family,
May God hold you and grant you comfort as you mourn the loss of your hero. I am grateful for David's service for our country! I am grateful to you for raising a man who was so dedicated to the USA that he gave the ultimate sacrifice. God bless each one of you.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms, PFC David R. Jones. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for David. And to David it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. David, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to David’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

May God give you the strength to face each day. Walk tall, speak up and be proud of all he did for his country

The Family of PVT.David R Jones, no words can express your heartfelt loss. His sacrafice in service to his country is a testimony to the love and devotion he had from his family, community, and friends. We did not know David but the price of his life in defense of liberty is the ultimate sacrafice. God bless David and may Gods love comfort you in the days ahead

Deep sympathy to David's family for this loss with appreciation and gratitude for his service.

To the Family of PVT. David R. Jones:

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I did not know David but you have my deepest condolences. May David rest in peace and may God be with you and your family and help to carry you through this difficult time.