Jesse A. Gabbard

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Jesse Gabbard Obituary

JESSE A. GABBARD Westville, Indiana Jesse A. Gabbard, age 20, of Westville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Jesse was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Otis, IN. Jesse was in active duty with the U.S. Army, currently serving in Iraq and was home on leave. He graduated from the 3 C's and was an avid outdoorsman. Jesse was born in Valparaiso, IN on March 3, 1986 to Denver and Regina (Bottorff) Gabbard of Westville, IN; also surviving are his grandparents, James and Barbara Bottorff of Chesterton, IN; sister, Gene Marie Gabbard of Westville, IN; brother, Travis (Melissa) Gabbard of Hebron, IN; nephew and godson, Travis Gabbard Jr. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Monticello, Valparaiso, IN with Rev. John Dreyer officiating. Interment in the Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. The visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2006 from 2-8 p.m. at the Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Gabbard

13 Entries

Jennifer and Lenore The South Haven Adult Learning Center

May 17, 2006

We were so happy we got to see Jesse before he went back to Iraq. Sadly, we just found out today, May 17, that he had died. We are so sorry for your loss.

sandra wilson

March 17, 2006

To the parents of Jesse,

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your child. This man was a great

child, as well as a proud and brave soldier that was so wonderful to protect us here by going to Iraq to fight for a better tomorrow. He will not be never be forgotten. I pray his walk home to Heaven will be as proud and gracefull as his life here on earth was. I will contiue to pray for your whole family and please remember that God will ease your pain in time and that jesse's memory will always keep him alive.

kelly ward

March 17, 2006

I would just like to say i am so sorry for the family jesse was a very good guy he was my brother friend and would come by with him and play with the kids!!!We was so proud of you for joining the service well you are in a better place now looking of all of us !!!!love kelly mike and bryce brianna and baby mike

Diane Clemens

March 17, 2006

Regina, Denver, and family,

I am so sorry to hear about Jesse, my heart is heavy for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You must be very proud of Jesse for he served our country for our freedom and he is a hero in the eyes of Americans. Be comforted with your memories and God's love.

Diane(formerly with Tom Bricker State Farm Ins)

AL & SANDY KNOERNSCHILD

March 17, 2006

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JESSE. AS PARENTS AND GRAND PARENTS YOU SHOULD BE PROUD. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU.

cornelius lewis

March 16, 2006

JESSE

YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND LOYAL PERSONAL DEDICATION TO DUTY AND COUNTRY REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON YOURSELF AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.WE SHALL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN.

matt handzlik

March 16, 2006

To Jesse's Family,

I was very saddend to hear of this accident. I am a volunteer with SOM (support our military). We send packages to the troops over seas. We are so sorry for your loss and you have our support in this trying time. If it's any consoltation,I am VERY grateful for jesse's contribution to making my life safe from terrorists and letting me live free. I am FOREVER grateful and in his debt. Again, I am sorry. matt

p.s. I do believe Jesse was on our list to send him a package this time around. I'm sorry.

BETH

March 16, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF A VERY BRAVE YOUNG MAN WHO PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE TO PROTECT HIS HOMELAND AND ALL OF US.

MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF

YOU AND BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF

SORROW AND ALWAYS. GOD REST THE BRAVE SOLDIERS SOUL. IN HIS NAME~~AMEN

Henry and Judy Nielsen

March 16, 2006

Dear Barb and Jim, My heart bleeds for you and Regina and Denver and all your family. You have our deepest sympathy. Love Judy and Henry

Bill Gooden

March 16, 2006

Jesse, Even though I never met you, you wore a uniform, and that made you a hero. May God comfort your family, and you rest in peace!

Bill Gooden

USAF 81-92

Patriot Guard Rider

Sara Martinez

March 16, 2006

May God Bless your family.

jessica

March 16, 2006

Although your son did not die on the battle field, he is still

a Hero…..Thank you for raising a soldier that put his life in harms way

so I can have another day of freedom…

Cathy

March 16, 2006

Jesse,

I am sorry that you lost your life but I am thankful to you; that you are a soldier and were protecting all of your fellow Americans over in Iraq. May you now watch over your family and keep them all safe. God Bless you and them.

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