Gerald Jenkins Obituary

love u uncle bub

i love u daddy

In loving memory of wonderful person and hero will always love and miss u always fly high Gerald

I love and miss you so much bub your forever my hero

Rip bub miss you!

R.I.P Bub luv &miss u so much its still hard to believe ur gone especially at such a young age but u died a Hero. Ur a Hero to alot of ppl. I think about u all the time &the life u cld of had u had a long life ahead of u but was takin from this world takin from us way to early but God had other plans for u we'll never understand y He takes the good ppl so young when theirs so many bad ppl out there. I believe every thing happens for a reason but I just cant think of a good enough reason y ur not here with us except that God needed a strong smart Guardian Angel to help protect all his children &with u thats wht he got. He got the best to help. I tell myself that just to try to make since of it tho I still never really do. But I know 1day we'll meet again. Bubby I luv & miss u fly high lil cousin my cousin my hero

R.I.p gerald our soldier our hero thank you for protecting our country u will be missed and praised always:):)

I miss you more everyday, can still see your smile like it was yesterday Bub! You are always in my heart! My Name is LeRoy Jenkins and I am a horse!

Love and miss you much Gerald Robert :/ My cousin My hero

Your my hero bub I serve for you. We all love and miss you. Keep us safe!

Bub I will always love you, You were a Great friend and so sweet.I love you always and forever.
R.I.P Gerald Robert Jenkins

R.I.P bub we're always still on your side :)!! you're OUR hero

Forever loved an missed in our hearts you stay until one day we meet again. Just blessed my son got to be named after a courageous man as yourself he'll always be reminded of how he got his middle names an the great man they are after..

In memory & honor of Gerald Jenkins. We will always be grateful for his service to our country.

October 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Gerald Jenkins:
Remembering Gerald on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.

bub i miss u so much i still cry when i think of u and the time we spent together i love u and i will see u one day

To the family of Spc. Gerald Jenkins:
Gerald 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."

MY BROTHER MY FRIEND THE OTHER HALF OF ME YOU ARE MISSED DEARLY

You will ALWAYS be missed..I love & miss you BUNCHES Gerald..We will meet again soon

gerald we all miss yu bub n yu will never be forgoten lov e britt richelle shawn kenny richie cindy rosemary n more

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED GERALD. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.THE DEGRASSE FAMILY USMC MAINE.

To the Family of
Army Spc. Gerald Jenkins

I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved son and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Your son will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Soldier standing guard. Amen.

Please know that your son SPC Gerald Jenkins is a true American hero. We are all, as a nation saddened by your loss. His heroism on our behalf will never be forgotten.

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, (DAVA) California

To the family and friends of SPC Gerald Jenkins: Please know that the prayers of a grateful nation are going out to you. Know that at this time of sorrow God will give you strength and may He hold you in his hands. Your son was a true American hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Am Vets #80 California

My heart goes out to you and yours at this time of loss. We will say a prayer for Gerald and your family. He fought for a good cause.

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

We're so very sorry for your loss of Gerald. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron and Jan
Marine parents

to the family of Gerald Jenkins: Thank You all for raising such a true American hero. Pleasse know the thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation are with you all during this trying time. Please know that his, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
You arae to be commended for raising such a wonderful young man.

E. Vicki Marshall Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) California

May God Bless You and your entire family at this saddest of times in your lives. Please know that Gerald Jenkins died as he lived: a true American hero for whom this country owes a debt of gratitude. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Geri Marshall AM VETS #80 California

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED GERALD. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE DEGRASSE FAMILY USMC MAINE.

Dear Jenkins 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. Gerald 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

Your family will be in my prayers. Spc Jenkins will always be remembered and appreciated.

The American War Mothers, Maryland's Star Spangled Chapter, offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your hero.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank You Gerald for everything you've done for everything you've gave to keep us safe..I will always have the memories of peewee football..I pray that God gives your mom and dad the strength they will need to stay strong..RIP Bub you will forever be our HERO!!!!

May this family of Gerald know that God is holding you in the palm of His hand as you try to understand your loss. Please know we honor Gerald for the Ultimate Sacrifice he made, that we in the United States of America may have our Freedom.
May God Bless each of you with peace and love.

Though we did not know this young man, our hearts are heavy because of your sacrifice. Praying for God's comfort over your family.

Thank you for your bravery and sacrifices for your fellow man and country. May God shine a special light upon you. Your heroism will never be forgotten.

It's hard to belive your gone i wish you could of got to meet my son I'm glad to of known and to of had a friend like you Gerald and you served our country well you will have a place in my family heart forever. We miss you Love your friend Lil Wayne,Britiany,and kids Bensonhaver.

Thank you Gerald for serving this great country of ours, may God bless your family!!

The Planisek Family of cleveland Ohio offer their humblest Sympathies to the family of Spc Gerald Jenkins May God be with you as you honor the memory of your precious loved one A TRUE AMERICAN HERO We are so sorry your blue star has turned to Gold Thank you for sharing your son with us and for your sacriice
Family of a Marine
Cleveland Ohio

I lost my 20-year old son in 2008. I miss him so much still and thought the pain was so unbearable--I didn't know how I was going to go on. But somehow, with the help of friends, family, and faith we moms and dads do go on--for our other children, grand-children and all others whom we love and love us in return.

Sincerely,

Gerald,We thank you for your bravery in serving this country.We know God will take care of you now.And will also help your family in this difficult time.

Thank You Gerald for your service to our country. May God take care of you now and your family. Rest in Peace.

your a hero and will never be forgotten rest in peace Gerald R Jenkins

Thank you so much for your service, young man. May God wrap His loving arms around your family and friends, giving them His comfort and peace during this difficult time.

bub was like my little brother he always played w my kids when they were younger they loved him alot as i did the one thing i will always remember bub doin is smiling that jenkins smile of his he would turn your bad day into a good one just being near him ill always love and miss u bub bub never got to know my little baby boy but he knew my girls since they were born ill never forget u bub love u djohnson

Thank you for your bravery!! May you rest in Peace knowing that you will never be forgotten!! Thank you for serving this country and being a Hero!! May God Bless your family through all of this!!

R.I.P gerald ur gone but not forgotten thanks for being brave and serveing our country

To the Jenkins Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy in the death of your son, Spc. Gerald R. Jenkins. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

My family’s home town is Circleville and I didn't know you or your family personally, but my heart filled with sadness for your family. You are a Hero forever in this country and I will never forget your name and will continue to pray for your family and friends that are hurt and sadden by this young life lost. Thank you for serving this country and being a Hero to this entire country!

gerald i feel as if we know you i know your aunt diane and we met your dad who loves you dearly he always talked about you you are with the angels now

mary robinson and don barbee
mcarhur oh

god bless you for your service to all of us.our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

My hometown is Circleville , and when heard in the news last week, Pumpkin Show week , that the young serviceman , Gerald Robert Jenkins ,was killed in Afghanistan my heart filled with sadness , for my hometown , for his family and friends, but mostly for his mother. His death brought Veteran's Day early this year , and gave the day new meaning for me as I am sure it has for the ones who knew him and loved him . I see that he will be laid to rest in Forest Cemetery , so I know he will be resting with other good soldiers , as my grandmother laid her young soldier , Robert Redman , to rest there many years ago . May he Rest in Peace, Our condolences, Brenda Redman, and sons, Reed and Herschel .

No words can diminish your grief at the death of your son, but know that you will come to a place where you can rejoice in his life.

A gold star mother

Gerald man where do I start well first i want to start of by saying you were one of the greatest friends i will ever have and that anyone could ever wish to have. I got the pleasure of being really good friends with you even tho we weren't as close as we were in middle school you were always there for me if i ever need you. So many good time with you man from camping and fishing to hanging out with the old gang you, me, bink, fat boy ricky, and rich i look back and it makes me smile to think of all the fun things we did together and how those memories will never be replaced you will always have a place in my heart as not only a friend but a brother I love you man and I can believe your gone your a hero to me and everyone else in this wold bub and i am very blessed to have you watching over me from upstair i know you will do your best to watch over us all and i will always love and miss you R.I.P brother and your with me in my heart until the end

Bub you will truely be missed. You were a very kind person with a huge heart. You were the type of person who could light up a room with your smile. RIP Bub Jenkins

Thank you for your service to this great country. You are an American Hero.

I cant believe it! So sad.. you just wrote me the week before telling me how excited you was to come home=(
God bless you & all your family!! You are a true hero.. It's sad it had to end this way. Rest In peace.. </3

Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for us! Your family is in our hearts and prayers. May God bless your family and keep his arms around them.

i am so sorry for your lose gerald was a well liked handsome young man. a good son and brother and friend. my heart goes out to you all.

Thank you young man for serving our country. I don't know you personaly but we share the same love for our countries freedom and like you I served too. God Bless you my Brother.........

While I did not know Gerald Robert, the news of his death caught my eye because his name is the same as my father's, who was a disabled veteran for years before he died; and Gerald was born the same day as my own son. Since I am unable to thank him personally at this time, I thank you, his family, for the ultimate sacrifice he gave that we might live freely. I pray the Lord gives you the peace the world cannot give during this time of tremendous loss.
Rev. Marie Duquette

Thank you Bub...You came home a hero

Bub..I haven't seen you since you were just a little boy. You grew up to be quite a man. People all over town are talking about what a generous, loving and kind person you are. My heart breaks for your family. All I can do is sit here and pray that God gives them strength during this time. You are special because you are "ours". May you rest in peace Bub. You are "Our Boy", and we will never let your memory fade. I promise...

R.I.P.GERALD(BUB)FOREVER MY HERO,IN MY HEART & LOVE U ALWAYS !! YOUR COUSIN,

Thank you for protecting and serving this great country of ours. Thank you for the freedom that we all share becasue of your selfless service to our great nation. Sharon Schilling

Gerald, im going to miss you so much. we grew up together and our family was close. i cant believe this happend. we just talked not to long ago, making plans to get together n catching up on things. my prayers go out to your dad and the rest of the family! i want them to know i love them. ill forever miss u n always remember our time we got to spend with eachother. thank you for everything you have done for this country. gods taking a great man, but not our memories we'll always have! R.I.P Bub! xoxo...

RIP gerald knew u somewhat and well u were good kid.. and much respect for being in the army..rip buddy

I didnt know Gerald but wanted to say thank you for protecting our freedoms. A gallant, brave young man. God bless you and your family.

Gerald,You are such a great person to know.You will be deeply missed.Thank You for your your selfless service,for the untimate
sacrifice to our great nation.

BUB I LOVE U I STILL DONT UNDERSTAND WHY GOD TAKES THE BEST BUT HE KNEW YOU WERE A GOOD MAN AND HE NEEDED A GOOD MAN LIKE YOU UP THERE TO HELP THERE WERE SO MANY PPL THERE YESTERDAY WHEN U CAME DOWN MAIN ST. I KNOW U WERE LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US WITH A GREAT BIG SMILE ILL SEE U LATER I LOVE U

LUV , CIERRA ALLEN

Another American son now rests too soon. May Spc. Jenkins service always be remembered by a grateful Nation. May God bless and keep all of his family and friends.

I did not know Gerald or his family, but my family and I are eternally grateful to those that raised you to be such an upstanding person. As a former member of the Army as well, I would like to thank you, young man, for your "ultimate sacrifice". May God bless you, your family, and friends during this difficult time.

Deepest condolences to the family. I didn't know Gerald but want to thank him for serving and protecting our country. You're a hero. God Bless

My deepest sympathies.

My husband is currently serving in Afghanistan. He and I both graduated from schools very close to Circleville. I cannot begin to say how sorry I am for the loss of this precious young man. The Bible says that, "Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friends." Please rest assured that I pray daily for you and hope that the pride you have in Spc. Jenkins' life will serve to soothe the ache of your hearts. May God be with you. ~Mrs. P. McCarty, Lordstown, OH

RIP lil cousin thank you for helping our country..we will miss you..love you cuz

First of all i want to say THANK YOU for everything you have done for us to be free May GOD be with your family and friends in this time of saddness may you rest in peace Soldier your job is done God Bless

WE knew you when you where little, loved you then & now Thank you for being aHERO you will be missed, your faimily always in our harts & prayers.

My prayers go out to your family. We miss you. It was an honor to know you and a pleasure to be your friend.

You will be missed by so many. My prayers go out to your friends and family. R.I.P my friend

My cousin, our hero. He was loved and will always be missed.

gerald you were a very good person who thought about other people more than yourself even though your not here in person we know your watching down on us and your always in our hearts and will be sadly missed we love and miss you bub see ya soon hero

Gerald you are a real hero and you will be sadly missed!!

we love and miss you bub you were the greatest always thought about other people more than yourself now your in heaven and yet your not here in person your in all of our hearts and will always be remembered as an american hero to us

He will be sadly missed. He was always a nice kid.

God bless this family. SPC Jenkins your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Even though I don't know you Gerald or your family I have to say that YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO IN MY HEART! Thank you for protecting me and my family and serving this WONDERFUL COUNTRY! Thoughts and prayer to the family~ R.I.P. HERO

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 SPC. Gerald Jenkins our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Gerald. And to Gerald it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Gerald, 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 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Gerald’s family and loved ones.

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

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the devastating loss of Spc. Gerald Jenkins, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
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There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice, Gerald made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.