Jeremiah C. Hughes Obituary

Just a line to say still think of you Brother. Rest easy

Jere, I think of you often and miss you terribly. I never thought there was a forum to where I could see all the others who knew and loved you where they've shared their feelings and rememberance through the years; thank you everyone for that. Never forget that Jere was a hero, husband, son and brother that left this world far too early. Thinking of you always brother.

Rest easy Brother.

Jeremiah C. Hughes was witty, resourceful, and kind. He had an impressive collection of knives and tools. He genuinely cared for serving this country. Being a good soldier was all he wanted to do. And he was indeed a great soldier, a better soldier than I ever was. He was brave. He was a good man. He was my friend. Rest in peace Hughes. You are missed, buddy.

Thinking about you today, my Gimlet Brother...

My son Dylan was with Jeremiah in Iraq. He was near Jeremiah at the time of the accident, He lost a part of himself with the loss of his friend. I would like to thank Jeremiah for looking out for my son during the war.Your kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

I miss you. I hope you're at peace. I'm still trying to take care of Ang for you. I told you I would.

Hey Hughes:

It's been five years since you passed away. I still can't believe that you are gone. You are missed buddy.

I was just thinking about you, Jere, complete with a giggle and a tear. I wish I could sit up drinking coffee one more time with you, tossing back and forth some Monty Python quotes...

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes:
Always remembering Jeremiah. "Some gave all."

I was just listening to "Everything You Know is Wrong" by Weird Al and thought of you :) Miss you buddy, as well as your KFC conspiracy theory--just forget the words and sing along, Jere. Rest peacefully my friend.

To the family of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

April 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremiah on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I did not get the news until a couple days ago, when I got in touch with our mutual friend and battle buddy, John Gibbs. He told me what happened to you and I started thinking about all the goofy stuff we did together. I remember in Egypt when you built that elaborate straw system to smoke a cigarette from at the Hard Rock, then we wandered over to The Tavern. You lit the cigarette and said, "Hi Sue!" "Get out of my bar!" she replied... Of course she was kidding, and we had fun before we had to go back to South Camp.

You always had the most interesting way of getting people to think, even if the theory contained little evidence, like the KFC conspiracy... It was always a great story! Everyone who had the pleasure of hearing you rattle on about it would agree or disagree with enthusiasm. It did not matter though, as long as it provoked an in-depth discussion.

It is tearing at me to find out you are gone now... I have met some interesting people and made good friends, but you were very much at the top of that list, buddy. Why did I not stay in touch with you and my buddies from 1/21... It was an honor to serve with you, Spc. Hughes.

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes. I served with Hughes in Alpha Company, 1st BN, 21st IN, In Hawaii. I was a Sgt at the time and PCS to Ft Drum before their deployment to Iraq. I Just learned of his death and I am truly Saddened. He was always had a great sense of humor whether training in the kahukuhs or back on post. He will forever be in the hearts of his loved ones and friends and can never be taken away again. My Deepest Sympathies.

Officer Chris Schroeder
Unified Police
Salt Lake City UT

To the family and friends of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes:
Remembering Jeremiah 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

Some that have moved on we still remember time and again and sometimes the rememberance of thier loss brings us sadness all over again. Miss you dear friend.

I served with Hughes in Alpha Company, 1st BN, 21st IN from August 2004 until our departure in February 2005. He was the grenadier for our squad. I will never forget his knife collection he had during deployment. He must have carried a dozen of those things with him on patrol. I kidded him that he was the only guy in our group taking more than enough knives for any gun fight we might experience. I just learned of his death today. I am saddened by the loss of someone so unique as Jere. My condolences will never be enough to ease the pain his family has endured since his death.

To the family of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes:
Jeremiah 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 offer my deepest condolences for your loss

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Remembering you with gratitude. Rest in peace--- you are missed terribly.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Hughes family and friends in the loss of Jeremiah. I did not know Jeremiah, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Jeremiah you are my 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~

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Hughes!

Tears fall for the loss of another American Hero and his family. May God bless and comfort all of you. Thank you, my Hero.

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.The Justice Girls.

To the Hughes family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Jeremiahs' memory in your heart and please remember he shall 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.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher

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 Jeremiah, but I am remembering
his service. 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

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

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you now. We can only reach you with all of our love. Remember there are no boundaries to God's unending Love. We all will see Jeremiah again. He is not gone forever, just for a short time until we meet again. Your family in Panama City loves you all very much and will be praying for you each moment of the day and night. Love you,

To the family of Jeremiah--
We'd like to express our deepest sympathy. How truly sorry we feel for your loss. It is hard to know what to say at times like these. We can only begin to imagine the sorrow that comes along with losing someone so close to your heart. May cherished memories bring you peace and comfort. Please know that our hearts ache in unison with yours at the loss of this young man, a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for the values we hold so dear in America. Our thoughts are with you.

Thank you for protecting our freedom Jeremiah. My prayers are with your family.

May memories bring comfort to your family.

Thank you for sharing your family member with us. You all will remain in our prayers. It is people like Jere that will make a differnece for us all.

Although I never knew you, Thank You so much for my freedom. My heart goes out to your family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace.....

Thank you for your service to our country so we may have freedom! May God rest your soul.

Your family has been in the prayers of many. I know the pain of losing someone through military service. May the memories of time spent with your loved one bring you joy and may your faith sustain you. I know there is life beyond this and we will be with our loved ones again.

This dedicated soldier paid the ultimate price for our freedom. May we ALL remember to uplift his family and friends in prayer as they grieve this very personal and devastating loss.

I do not know the family but I bleed red white and blue. Thank you for the gift of my freedom. Know that God protects those who die for what they believe in with honor.

I pray the war ends tomorrow. It has taken our very best...

Thank you for the freedom and peace of mind you have given to all of us in the United States. I do not know you, but you have my heart.

Words cannot express the gratitude my family and I have for the gift you have given us...our Freedom...thank you for giving your all...my prayers are with your family and friends during their time of greiving.

To the family,
My son was also at Schofield. Although they never met they share so very many things. Love of the Army, love for their family and love of our country and now death. These men and women give our lives validity. I can say, I know it is hard to take each breath and then the next. But you will, I have and I do, every day. I remember my sons life and treasure each laugh and tear we shared. You will one day too. Nobody can walk the path you must now face as bravely as this soldier walked for you. Follow the path he began and remember the goodness in this man. For he was an Army Soldier. There are non better.
In our prayers,

Linda & David McNamara
Parents of
SPC James A. Lockwood
3/24/84-9/21/07

Father we entrust our brother Jeremiah to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Jeremiah in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

I'm saddened to see the name of another young serviceman added to the list of those who've died in Iraq or Afghanistan. To his family, I hope that cherished memories of Jeremiah will sustain you in the days to come, and that you will find the love and support of others to be of some comfort at such a sad time.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

To the Hughes Family and Ang:
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I was so shocked and saddened when I learned of this sad news. Jere was a great man, funny, outgoing and clever. He served his country and there is no higher honor than that. I know he will be missed dearly, but he will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
My husband served with Jere's unit in Iraq and and he is still there. He and I send our deepest sympathies to your family.
To Ang, I have no words that could ever comfort you during this awful time, but we offer our love and support to you.
You are all in our prayers. May God bless you!
Sincerely,
SPC William McMillan and Elizabeth McMillan

Rest in peace brave soldier.

Mel and family - May God Bless you and your family at this time. His service to our contry will never be forgotten. We will lift you and your family up in prayers. Cindy Kinnear (QRS)

REST IN PEACE SPC. HUGHES, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

To the family and friends of fallen hero SPC Hughes....I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of man. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

No longer will Jeremiah experience pain or sorrow. He is free and at peace. May you now find peace with the Lord and know that Jeremiah is in HIS hands.

SPC Jeremiah "Jere" C. Hughes, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. Your service to our Country will never be forgotten. Stand down Jere, rest easy Soldier we have your watch.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SPC Hughes for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I first met Hughes when he came in the Army. We were stationed togeather at Schofield Barracks. Hughes was always a hard worker and proud to be a soldier. Enjoy the peace brother now that your mission is over.

Please know that as a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. As are so many, many others.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Jeremiah C Hughes. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Our thoughts and prayers out to the HUGHES family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall never be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel shall be FOREVER clutched in the tallons ,As your spirit FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU.....All Hard Chargers....If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST.We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.,.as we stood and upon those last [4] spoken words we are .........................FOREVER BROTHERS....................................SEMPER FI........B.V.C........

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes, with So Much Gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Jeremiah and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Hughes family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Jeremiah and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Thank you for all you have done for this country! God bless you and your family.