Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones

Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones

Michael D. Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2005.
Michael Jones would get up at 4 a.m. to call his wife Lori from Iraq. He was a family man who doted on his granddaughter, made time to coach his young nephew in basketball and baseball, and lived within a few miles of many relatives. Jones, 43, of Unity, Maine, died March 3 after surgery in New York to remove a blockage in his intestines. He had just returned from more than a year in Iraq and was assigned out of Belfast, Maine. Jones' room in Iraq resembled a community center because so many soldiers sought out his advice, said his commander, Capt. Dean Preston. People would congregate in Jones' room at night to drink coffee and "solve the world's problems," Preston said. "More decisions were made in Mike's room than in the operations center," Preston said. Jones joined the National Guard in 1978 while in high school. In civilian life, he was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

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March 3, 2013

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March 8, 2012

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May 30, 2011

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Peggy Childers

March 3, 2013

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

March 8, 2012

March 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Valarie Tweedie

May 30, 2011

I miss you everyday But memorial day is always hard especially this year! When you left Belfast January 6, 2004 you asked me to watch over Mother until you got home and then you would take over! BUT you never made it home. Well now Mother is with you and it's your turn to make sure that shes ok and smiling everyday! Love you Brother and take care of Mother and Father for me!

Peggy Childers

March 3, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

PAMELA WISCOMBE

August 21, 2010

Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.

Kenna Larra

July 3, 2009

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Your Daughter

March 4, 2009

So hard to beleive it's been 4 years already Dad. Miss you and Love you more and more every single day! Hope you and Mike are having fun together up there!

Love You

Peggy Childers

March 3, 2009

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones:
Michael 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

April 30, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Jones!

April 30, 2008

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Jones and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you.

March 25, 2008

Thinking of you.

On his 43rd Birthday in Fort Drum New York

August 1, 2007

In Diyannah

August 1, 2007

July 31, 2007

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)

Former 133rd Guardsman

March 31, 2007

Still remembered.

Garnet Jenkins

September 10, 2006

Remembering Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Jones, with a Multitude of

Thanks for his Many Years Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May Sgt. 1st Class Jones rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Jones family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.



Sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

Alissa Jones

August 18, 2006

I Miss You so Much Dad!! You were my hero! Not a day goes by that I dont think of you, Miss you, and wish that you were sitting in your recliner in the living room hollaring at me cuz you werent REALLY asleep and i took the remote!!!



I'll see you again someday Dad!!

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 17, 2006

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 FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

May 28, 2006

Sgt. Jones,

Thank you. While I enjoy this day, I think of you and those like you that give greater than I ever could. I have lost many friends in combat, I miss them all, and I honor you. From one that is still here all I can say is thank you, you will always be remembered by myself and my family. Thank you, I am grateful.

Alissa Jones

March 20, 2006

Miss You Daddy-O. Not a day goes by that we dont think of you and miss you.

Tim Gugliuzza-Smith

March 4, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Jones family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael it has been a year 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~

August 21, 2005

Think of you often.

Troy & Lisa Olafson (Denton)

July 20, 2005

So very sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he will be greatly missed. Thank-you for serving our country.

Former 133rd Guardsmen

July 19, 2005

We had the opportunity to meet Michael while serving with the 133rd. A wonderful human being who loved life. He will live in our hearts forever.

"To the last Man"

Susan Johnson

April 20, 2005

May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort. I did not know you Sgt. 1st Class Jones, but I am humbled and eternally grateful for your selfless sacrifice to secure my freedom and the freedom of others. You will never be forgotten but will live forever in the hearts and prayers of America. May you now find rest in the loving arms of Jesus.

Mary Haskell

March 20, 2005

Michael Jones was a kind and generous man, we will miss him dearly. One of the last things Michael said to me was "Thank-You for being such a good friend to my mother and family", well it has been a great pleasure and I will always be there for each and everyone one of you. Love Stevie and Mary

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