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for Jody Missildine
Norberto Perez
May 29, 2023
To the family of Jody W. Missildine,
He was a great and admirable character, I served my several months in May to October 2005 with him in Fort Benning, GA (A Co. 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry Regiment) His demeanor helped us get through the thick and think you could rely on him, and I felt secure to have men like him serving along my side as we volunteered to serve the country knowing we would be pushed off to war across the ocean....not the same nowadays as it was back then. I recall coming down the first weekend after finding out about the funeral, my battles and me drove all the way from North Carolina in one evening, to make sure we could honor Jody. I met his brother and sister and other family members. While he was not my only friend I lost in Combat, he will always fill the void in my heart, I know one day again we will meet one another in Heaven. I can't believe how long its been already. He was always a lively lad and I miss him wholeheartingly
Linda Lewis
October 10, 2017
Jody, I met you're grandpa today. And I must say your story touched my heart. I work at Lowes in plant city and he came in our store and one thing led to another and we started talking about you. Although Ive never met you I just wanted to take a moment to say how proud I am of you. And how proud your grandpa is of you. You will never be forgotten and all that youve done in your short 19 years. I thank you for your service Mr, Missildine May God Always be with with your family And may you always rest easy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Missildine family
gabriel
November 20, 2012
to the missildine family. i served with task force bandit at the granary in tal afar. your jody was there but i dont recall him personally. i remember when the event happened. it was crushing to us all( the lingering thought; it couldve been any of us.) please be aware that jody did not die in vain. its us, (you and me) that keep jody alive, live for him, breathe his memory and never forget him or others that never made it home. i hug my momma extra hard knowing it couldve been me on innumerable occasions. i wish he could do the same for you all. cause thats all we as soldiers want. to return home to our loved ones and shout it(love for home and everything that entails it) from the heights of mountains. i remeber Ofc frankie telling me about jody, that he had joined the 18x ray program in hopes of becoming Special Forces. i am sorry for your loss. 1sgt Franklins last roll call of Private Jody W. Missildine will forever haunt me. not to be vain and about me, cause this isnt, but i got out for a few years and have since joined the air force for their pararescue program. im in the paramedic phase, and when i start feeling sorry for myself Jody and William Jackson and Emanuele legaspi come to mind reminding me that this is trivial and not about my own pathetic existance.its about our loved ones and altruism. that others may live.
a once lost but now found sergeant.
with the highest admiration from san diego.
Peggy Childers
April 19, 2011
April 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Jody W. Missildine:
Please accept my remembrance of Jody on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
April 4, 2011
To the family of Pvt. Jody W. Missildine:
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 you always.
britt
March 1, 2011
You are ALWAYS on my mind...
Jennifer Robinson
August 23, 2010
My son ran in memory of Jody this weekend for Run for the Fallen. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
michael dillon
August 15, 2010
i miss and love ya bud
Nikki Missildine
August 15, 2010
Jody Wayne, boy do I miss you! I cant go a day without having a thought about us strike my thoughts. It's been 4 years since I saw your face, got my famous kiss on the fourhead ( or in my case my 5 head because thats what runs in the family), or had one of those back breaking hugs of yours. Man do i miss those! I know you're looking over me right now just looking down on me and telling me everything will be okay. I Love you with all my heart baby bro!!! I will never be able to void this hole I have. Thank you for all that you have done for us, you have made me into the person I am today! Just the memory of your guidance gets me through my everyday life!and dont worry, your still the only guy in my life because I will never be tall enough to fall in love!!
I WUV YOU JOBO!!!
-Nikki aka "lil sis"
Nikki Missildine
August 15, 2010
Jody its been 4 years since the last time i saw your face. I miss you so much, i have yet to be able to void this hole that i have aching inside me! I cant go one day without you running through my head. I miss my brother, i miss my best friend. Right now i need you so bad and its killing me i cant be in your arms, you always knew how to make it all better! I love you with all my heart bro, your still the only guy in my life because i will never be tall enough to fall in love:) Thank you for all that you have done for me and this country. Your always my hero! WUB YOU JOBO!!
-Nikki "lil sis"
Natasha
August 9, 2010
Jody... Time has gone by but your memory is still strong.. We Love you and Miss You as much today as we did yesterday. You may be gone but we think of you everyday. Thank You for being so Brave. I know that you are looking over us and protecting us from above. It gives me peace to know that you were there waitng for my mom. TASHA
Brittany
July 13, 2010
Jody Wayne, My love, I miss everything about you. I still cant believe that your never gonna walk through my door again with that huge smile. I thought as time moved on it would get easier....but in all reality, it never will. My heart has this huge void that noone will or could ever fill. I will never have someone as amazing as you in my life and that breaks my heart over and over every time I think about it. You were so brave to do what you did, but God I wish you didnt. I want you here with me, I know its selfish of me but instead of you watching over me and everything I do....I want you to be doing it with me. Handsome, I think of you everyday and miss you so much. I LOVE YOU Jody Wayne Missildine.
Peggy Childers
April 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Jody W. Missildine:
Remembering Jody 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
March 18, 2010
To the family of Pvt. Missildine. First let me say I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this brave Hero.
I am organizing a Warrior Walk in Lakeland, FL on July 31st 2010 and would like to walk in honor of Pvt. Missildine. Please contact me if you would like to walk in his honor... we would love to have you.
God Bless you and your family. Your fallen angel is watching over you.
Melissa
www.warriorwalklakeland.com
[email protected]
Kenna Larra
April 17, 2009
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Peggy Childers
April 11, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Jody W. Missildine:
Jody 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
Jennifer Missildine Russ
September 11, 2008
Rest In Peace Jody!! I hate that my girls never met their cousin, a real life hero. They see you pic on here, and my oldest has printed it and taken it to school. We are so proud of you and want you to know you are in our hearts..
Karen Collett-Ott
July 8, 2008
I just cannot wrap my head and my heart around the idea that the smart, funny, helpful little boy in my 4th and 5th grade Gifted classes would become the strong, brave hero you did become. The sorrow I felt when I found out that you had left this world left a painful hole in my heart. As your teacher, I saw in you, Jody, great intelligence, humor and some wisdom beyond your years. I also saw in you a loving, compassionate human being. So the math homework didn't always get done :-)...you made an lifelong impression on me as a person and I am forever proud of you as a student, a soldier, as a wonderful human being.
Calvin Missildine
June 21, 2008
To the family and friends of Jody, I am saddened to see a fellow member of our Armed Forces and a member of the Missildine family fallen. My heart goes out to all.
May 28, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Missildine!
Mrs. Lyons
May 25, 2008
Words cannot express the heartfelt thanks and gratitude we have for Pvt. Jody W. Missildine and the sacrifices his family has made for this country and the lives of others. We have a small flag with your name on it that was obtained last year at First Baptists of Orlando Memorial Ceremony.
As we placed it along side thousands of others with all honors on Memorial Day of 2007, we couldn't help thinking about your loved ones you left behind.
Afterwards we went back to retrieve it as we will continue to pray for your loved ones on this Memorial Day of 2008. Now we have a picture of you to place with your colors (same flag) in honor of your unselfish sacrifice for many Memorial Days to come. Keeping you and your family in our family's hearts and prayers while your resting in the arms of Jesus.
Thank You Jody
Trina Sprott
May 14, 2008
Heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifice made on my behalf. With deepest sympathy in your loss.
Amber Adkins
May 10, 2008
A former soldier myself, and from Lakeland- I would like to send my respect to you and your family-
Thank you
PFC Adkins
Fort Polk, LA
Debra Estep
April 8, 2008
To the family and friends of Jody.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 Jody, but he is my hero.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Alton Plemmons
April 1, 2008
Hey Bro,
It has almost been two years since you left the earth. It feels like its been forever, time has passed but the pain never fades. I can't stop thinking while taking classes in college, that man Jody died to have this opportunity. I take my classes very seriously because of this. I don't know man, I'm able to do things that we always talked about doing, buying beer LEGALLY, and going to college. I just feel so mixed up like everything in this god forsaken world is pointless. I just wish you didn't die. I hate this empty feeling, like someones supposed to return and never does. I dunno man thought I'd sign this guestbook in your honor. Justin's still hasn't finished his 4 years, and Brandon is in Bagdad right now. I wish you never joined. I'm afraid all my friends will die in this war. I love you man, I'm sorry you'll never age with me and your friends. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU DID. YOU ARE THE ONLY HERO I KNOW.
Donald Bruno
March 24, 2008
I miss you man and i think about you all the time i wish i could have been by your side. We will never foget about you ... I miss you brother.
holly baker
February 27, 2008
jody you are missed so much by all your family expecily by me i miss all the fun times we had and all the advice u gave me i wish u had more time with us but god needed u with him so now all i can do is wait for the day i am with u again.
Adam Copeland
January 24, 2008
MAN I MISS U JODY. i HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH THE FAMILY. WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN ONE DAY IN HEAVEN. lOVE YA BRO ADAM
Jessica Daye
October 25, 2007
Jody I miss you so much. The last time I seen you was at Mcdonalds and I didnt even get out to give you a hug. I regret it now. If I would of known that it was going to be the last time that I ever got to see you, then I would have. I miss your pretty smile. See you again one day. I love and miss you!!! R.I.P Sweetheart
Heather Sanchez
August 27, 2007
I lived in the neighborhood with Jody and his brother, I was one of the girls that had a big crush on Jody. Me & Jessica would always watch him play soccer in the field
and basketball at Daniels.It so hard to believe that he's gone. I know so many people will and have missed him, I give my condolences & prayers to his family and other friends, may Jody RIP~ Thank you so much Jody and the rest our troops for serving our country!!
August 19, 2007
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!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
July 27, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Missildine and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Crystal
May 19, 2007
Jody,
It has been over a year since you have been gone. I still remember those fun times we had on the back of the bus. Sitting there and laughing at nothing and laughing at everything. I never had a chance to tell you how i felt about you abd now i guess it's to late. I miss you everyday of my life. I know you didn't go to Kathleen High for very long, but it was long enough for me to feel these feeling's for you. I am so sorry to your family. You were a great man, a wonderful guy. I will see you again, one day in Heaven. I will never forget you!
Hamlet Canosa
April 19, 2007
I am truly grateful for your son's valiant service to country. May the love and care of the Most High God ever attend to your family. May His sweet Spirit bring to you divine peace and assurance that on that resurrection morning, you will be reunited once again with Jody.
Respectfully,
Hamlet Canosa
Garnet Jenkins
April 8, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. Thank you for your Courage, and your unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Pvt. Jody W. Missildine, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Missildine family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my 19 year old brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Brian Dillahay
March 31, 2007
Jody was a great man and a true soldier.He always placed himself before others,I still find it hard to believe that a fellow soldier,a good friend,is dead.My prayers are still with you Jody.
Jane OToole
March 12, 2007
So terribly young I can only imagine how your family has felt so much pain and loss. May the God of hope fill you with his peace that passes all understanding and May your hearts rest in the love of The Lord Jesus arms for he has a hope and a plan for us all, My heartfelt sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers as the days go on, Be ye strong and Know that he is God and he will give to you strength, along with hope and you will see your loved one again,
God Bless you!!
Jane OToole
Margie Hammett
January 27, 2007
We don't know each other. My son served with Jody and is still in Iraq. I just wanted you to know that he is still remembered and missed by those who served with him and those who will never forget him. Please accept my condolences. Our prayers remain with your family.
tim bartsch
December 17, 2006
jody was a good friend. we got eachother through tough times at benning. We were seporated after airborne but tried to stay in touch. its been hard thinking about my friend being gone esspecialy with many of my other friends and myself being in the same line of work. i will never forget my friend jody and will try to be the great soldier that he should have been.
you will be missed
good bye bro
Tiffany S
October 20, 2006
Wow . Jody your gonna be missed. I never knew you had this guestbook thing so I never signed it . But yeah I'm still praying for your family because they were all so nice and everything when ya'll lived next to the Osteens. My grandparents lived in there and I remember all you boys playing soccer and having such a good time . I'm still trying to deal with the fact of you being gone . We love && miss you boy!
Donna Clifton
June 23, 2006
to the missiledine family. our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.my son is over there now. jody was in his unit. lee told me jody was his best friend.i know you must be proud of jody for the sacarfise he made for his country. i lit a candle for you and your family.may god bless you in this time of need. may you rest in peace jody.you are my hero and always will be.
Jody Jeffers
April 25, 2006
To the Missildine Family,
My heart goes out to you during this most difficult time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jody was so young to be so brave and courageous. You must be so proud of him.
nanci heaton
April 24, 2006
i did not know this proud american...but i feel a kinship with his family. we just buried my nephew this past thursday who was killed in iraq about the same time.
words just can't relay the feelings - just that we will never forget them!!! TO YOUNG TO BE GONE!!!! my anger is still getting in the way of my grief. our thoughts and prayers are with u.
sincerely, Nanci Heaton
cincinnati, ohio
Jan Comberger
April 24, 2006
To Jody's family and friends: I am so sorry for the loss you are experiencing at this time. Our family just lost my nephew so I can relate to what you are going through. It is a terrible thing to bear and I know your hearts are heavy. I am thankful for the ones who are called to serve our country this way and accept the challenge. We are proud of their commitment to do whatever it takes to keep this country free! I believe that the Lord is coming soon and He promises that the dead in Christ will rise first and then we which alive and remain will be caught up in the clouds to join them and then we will all go to heaven. I look forward to meeting Jody on that day and thanking him. May God bless you and yours and keep you in His peace.
ROBYN GARSIDE
April 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES SO THAT HIS SMILE WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
Debbie Lund
April 18, 2006
Dear Missildine Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your hero Jody. My heart aches for the pain and sorrow you feel. May Jody rest in peace and be surrounded by your continued love. Thank you PVT Jody W. Missildine
Heather Hindsman
April 17, 2006
I met Jody and was blessed enough to have him become a really good friend while he was here in Columbus. I am so sorry for his family. I got to know him the time he was here in Georgia and his passing is affecting me a great deal. Jody will be missed greatly by the friends he made here in Columbus. Pictures of memories we all had together are set out for him. God bless his family and you are in my prayers. Love ya and will miss ya Jody....
Pat Canfall
April 15, 2006
My condolences to the Missildine family. Jody may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 13, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Missildine family in the loss of Jody. I did not know Jody, 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. Jody 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~
Dianne Werner
April 13, 2006
To Pvt. Jody W. Missildine Family--I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
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