Jacob H. Neal Obituary

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, not a single day.

Cam

To the family and friends of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jacob's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jacob will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

I miss u so much!! I remeber when where little and u lived infront of nanny.how we use to go play with u and jason on ur bunk beds.and how nanny would come get on to us for playing outside where she couldnt see us..we use to be so close then we grew up and didnt see yall as much.i wish we could have stayed close forever...i love u..

My sweet little baby and boy that i loved so much, Jacob hun i'll never forget you i'll love you forever your Aunt LaQuita

To my nephew Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
I thank God for all the times we shared. From when we were just kids swimming in the Ratcliff Lake to when we were young adults working at Wal-Mart together. I watched you grow up to be such a wonderful man. You are the bravest young man I have ever known. I think about you all the time and I will forever be grateful for the sacrifice you made.
I love you!
Love,
Aunt Cristy.
P.S. Give your Nanny a kiss from me too.

It's Christmas time, your favorite time of the year.

<3

I miss you...

I will never forget you! Thanks for being so great. I love you, my sweet cousin.

Aww jac. I think about you all yhe time. Lane makes faces you made when u were a baby. I miss ya cuz. Give nanny a kiss for me. Love 4/ever....never forgotten.

Love you big bro, I'll never forget you. I see you inside of my oldest son named after a hero, you. Words cannot explain.

January 19, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
Always remembering Jacob. "Some gave all."

I have not forgotten-

For Jacob (March 19, 1983 – January 19, 2007)

a blackbird sails a sky of blue,
above the pipe and drum,

perhaps she counts the cadence too-
I’m not the only one…

Jacob rides upon the wind
as I watch the lowering,

shares with me his state of grace,
forgives my suffering…

and leaves me with some fragments
from the falling of his star,

a memory of a gentle light,
before he learned of war…


Mark E. Harden

To the family and friends of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
Please accept my remembrance of Jacob on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

My precious Angel,
There is not a single day that I don't think of you.....

Jacob, you are not forgotten...I still have your file on my desk...

Jacob,

I pray for your family and loved ones these last few day, especially yesterday. I miss you as do others.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
Remembering Jacob 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

I was with Jacob in Iraq he was the best marine I know I got a tatoo with his name, others named there kids after him. love you brother

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,500 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

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 Jacob, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB

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

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
Jacob 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 am the VA Manager at Austin Community College- I certified Jacob's classes in the spring and summer of 2005. When I came across his name I knew he was one of ours. I think of Jacob often, and I still keep his file next to my desk. I am truly sorry for your loss.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Neal!

My grandson Josh Griffin served in Iraq with Jacob Neal. Josh was in the turett section of the humvee on that fatefull night, only GOD knows why he took Jacob and not my grandson. He will never be forgotten by our family and he is a true hero.

jacob was a cousin that never
really got to know my mom always said jacob was her baby she hoped he was ok. when we got the news we was sad but we new he is in a better place

My name is Joshua W. Price Sr.

I was with Jacob the night he was killed, as I was his squad leader. The verse about no greater love hardly can ease the pain you feel. There are no words to help, but I too feel some of your pain. I still feel it and always will. His memory is forever etched into mine, whether I like it or not.

He was a good friend, a great Marine, always learning, always stretching the limits of what he could do. Sometimes this was at my expense, but he kept me honest.

Jacob will never be far from my heart. I never hesitate to tell his story to those who doubt us. No one will ever harm the spirit of Marines in combat who are willing to fight for each other.
To Jacob:
I regret that I was not able to protect you more. I regret that I have not seen your final earthly home. I will remedy this in time. My family and friends all thank you and honor you, for you are a true hero to us.

I Miss you brother,

Staff Sergeant Joshua Price

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)

Jacob was a classmate of mind and I also served in the Marine Corps so that bond is forever. Sorry for your loss and as they say people die but Marines live forever
Cpl. T.J. Tabor

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

My brother served in Iraq with Jacob Neal. He will never be forgotten as Jacob's name is marked on his arm forever. He was a true hero.

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.


In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Thank you, Jacob. Thank you. Thank you.

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Jacob was a friend to myself, a brother to my brother-in-law, and a brother-in-law to my baby sister! We love you Jacob and we miss U! Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice! U R MY HERO!

To Jacob's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

My heartfelt sympathy to the Neal family in the loss of Jacob. I did not know Jacob, 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. Jacob 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~

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

As we expressed yesterday at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, we are sorry for your loss. Our son, Lance Corporal Josh Palmer and Jacob were training buddies and friends. It was painful to see the pictures of them in Morocco this last summer and to realize Jacob has paid the ultimuate price for our freedom. May God Bless You.

Words cannot alone express how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your son Cpl. Neal. Not only was he a hero, I'm sure he was a wonderful son and friend to all that knew him. Please know that many have you in their prayers right now that God will heal your pain and keep your memories strong.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Jacob. I hope that one day you will be able to look back at all the fine memories and smile again. I lost my nephew 12/28/06 in Iraq, so I know the pain you feel. May God be with you and give you peace.

I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. My family and I are both so proud of Jacob and we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss, and our prayers that God grant you comfort and peace. Jacob will live on in the prayers of thanks that we give for those who serve with such bravery and sacrifice. We also pray that you feel the love and support that will be sent your way in prayer by many Marine families and loved ones. God Bless and Semper Fi.

I don't know you, Neal's family, but i did know your son. First as recruit Neal-Plt 2155, Golf Company. I was his squad leader for most of bootcamp before he injured himself and was held back. He was always at the head of the pack both mentally and physically. I did not see him until 1/23 returned from our deployment to Iraq. He looked at me wierd and said "Cpl Garcia, when did you go to boot camp?" I answered him in the knowledge of exactly who he was,"Same time you did Neal." Neal and I shared alot of things. The same Corps, same plt in bootcamp, same unit, same name and the same love and understanding for the job that we volunteer to do. To say that Neal was a googd Marine would be among the most horrific of understatements, for he was far more than that.We didn't hangout or talk to much outside of drill,I would have liked to, but didn't need to. What I did know, from personal observation, is that he effortlessly continued a proud tradition that has supported our nation from its beginnings.
I pray that God grant you peace in this time of heartache. I will be there to honor him when he is layed to rest. It is my privelage to call him my brother.
"May God bless you and keep you, and make his face to shine upon you..."
Semper Fidelis

To the Family of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal:
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

Please know that I am standing beside you and we are holding one another up as we walk this dark path of sorrow together.I am so very sorry that you lost your dear son..I do understand as I'm walking beside you.My son and only child LCpl Nicholas Manoukian lost his life in Ramadi Iraq Oct 21,2006.If you would like to talk.....please contact me.May God help us all until we are all together gain in eternity.Mary Manoukian Calhoun

In recognition of Corporal Jacob H. Neal's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

Though I did not have the priviledge and honor of knowing Jacob, as the mother of a son (my only child) who has recently enlisted in the Army I want to send my condelences. Please know that I and many others grieve with you.

I share your pain and grieve with you in the loss of Jacob. I lost my son, Chad Gonsalves Feb. 13, 2006. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and may He give you the strength and comfort needed to face each new day.
Sincerely,
Marsha Gonsalves
Proud Mom of
SFC Chad Gonsalves
KIA Afghanistan 2/13/06

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincere thanks for his service. The State of Texas mourns with you. May God grant you strength for the road ahead.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

In memory of my nephew, PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006

God Bless this Hero's Family.

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Cpl. Jacob H. Neal.
The price this Fine Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Jacob rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort be with the Neal family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and the memories of Jacob, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
~ Softly and slowly, time heals.~