Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"BobbiJo and family,

My brother was with Sgt. Jodon when he gave his full measure of devotion. We feel for you loss, and our hearts are with you still. I wanted to let you know we visited a memorial wall for the war on terror over the Independence Day weekend. We left a flag in his memory, and I took a rubbing of his name to be hung on my classroom wall. May God bless and keep you each untill you can walk together in Glory."
Morris family of Centralia, WA

"Dear Andy,your in our thoughts and hearts on this day.May 30,2016.miss you."
Cindy and Kenny of Morrisdale,pa

"It will 11 years in just a few days, I still think about you and about that day. I have your dog tags hanging from my rear view mirror as a reminder to live everyday the best I can. It was an honor and privilege to have known you. For those reading this I was Andy's squadleader and present at the time of his passing (along with SPC Peck in a previous posting). Miss you Brother..."
Cassidy Larsen of Emery, Utah

"Andy, it's been 9 years since I lost you, words can't describe how much I miss you. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I was going through grandmas cupboards & found a cd with pictures of you & it breaks my heart that you're not here today. I love you"
Megan of Snow shoe

"To the jodon family I just want to tell u how sorry I am to find out Andy was taken way to early from us. Andy and I served in Germany together and worked together everyday. I always had a good time when he was in the shop always making us laugh. I considered him probably my closest friend while I was in Germany. I know he has been gone now for a while but he will never be forgotten. RIP Jodon. I miss u buddy ."
David Bishop

"12/25/2012"
Lisa Skipper

"I will be leaving an empty chair and a place setting at my Christmas dinner-table to honor the sacrifice of our Centre County Fallen Hero, Sgt. Jodon. May God have a special place for our Brave. Thank you to all who so humbly and selflessly serve our Great Nation. RIP Sgt. Andrew Jodon...you will not be forgotten."
Lisa Skipper of Bellefonte, PA

"To all the Family, i was private who served with Sgt jodon and a day doesn't go by that goes by that i don't think of him. god bless"
Elvin Ramirez of New York City

"To the family of:Andrew R. Jodon
I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015.
Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga""

"We love you Andy and we always think of you! I love you"
Kaykay of Snowshoe

"To th family of Sgt Andrew Jodon:
Please know that your loved one was remembered individually by my family at the Memorial Day Services at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Lehighton PA.

We are so appreciative of your sacrifice and we pray that God bless you all always!"
The Aaron Family of Lehighton, PA

"Uncle Andy, It has been almost six years since we lost you. I still think of you often. I miss you and laughs you always brought. You will be My American Soldier Forever. p.s. I still have those old budweiser boxers :) I love you and I miss you!!!"
Kylie Jo of Clarence

"Hello again... sorry my internet was down yesterday...you were in my thoughts yestderday. RIP"
Jess Kreamer of West Chester PA

"To the Jodon Family:
I just learned of your loss from a mutual friend of Andrew and mine. We were stationed in giessen germany together. I just wanted to tell you how much of a gentleman Andrew was (as I'm sure you all know). He was always the one with the level head and probably kept us out of a lot of trouble. He was a true friend and I have and will miss him. Be PROUD of Andrew, He is a TRUE HERO!"
W01 Brad Lothian of Ft. Rucker, AL./ Bay City MI.

"I was friends with Jodon while stationed in giessen germany and just learned of his untimely death, you will never be forgotten and i hope the rest of the u.s. does not forget about our fallen soldiers and those who are still serving. love you man god is taking care of you now"
Spc P Brown,L of hesperia ca USA

"Hello Andy,
Not just today but everyday I think of you and what you did for me and my family... their are not enough thank yous ... my prayers are with you aways. Please watch over Robert Bielawski he is my cousin in laws husband and we are very close... he is in Iraq now. Thank you and god bless"
Jess Kreamer of West Chester PA

"Bobbi Jo,
This is Justin, I was the Medic with Andrew when we were hit by the IED. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and your family. I relive that day, every day of my life, But I take that as a que to tell someone new about what a great man he was. God Bless and take care.
Justin Peck"
SPC Peck of Colton, CA

"May 7, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Andrew R. Jodon:
Andrew 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"I loved Andy. He was my step father. He and my dad got along fine. When mom first started to date him. Well I did not like him. my mom says that thats becouse we where so alike. We would get in to agument. But we did have a lot of fun and I miss him so very much."
Roni of Pa

"Is been 3 year since god took you from us you were more than a friend you were like a brother i looked up to and iam a beter man for it i still pray for you and the family."
shannon of snow shoe

"To the Jodon Family;
I am very sad to hear that Sgt. Jodon passed away while serving our country. Like SSG Grady, I was also stationed with him in Germany. I have many good memories of him especially from our trip together to Spain. I found out about his loss when I tracked down another friend of ours from Germany.I am deeply sadened and will keep him and his family in my prayers."
Leo Iribe of Las Vegas, NV.

"To the Jodon Family;
I am very sad to hear that Sgt. Jodon passed away while serving our country. Like SSG Grady, I was also stationed with him in Germany. I have many good memories of him especially from our trip together to Spain. I found out about his loss when I tracked down another friend of ours from Germany.I am deeply sadened and will keep him and his family in my prayers."
Leo Iribe of Las Vegas, NV.

"To the family of Andrew Jodon, I met Jodon in 1998 while we were both stationed in Giessen. We quickly became good friends. Jodon had an outgoing personality and could make friends in a room full of strangers. As so often happens friends in the military lose touch with each other as they start to PCS and ETS. For the last couple of years I had often wondered what Jodon was up to and how he was doing. The other night I saw his name on the Fallen Soldiers Website and was absolutely floored. Andrew Jodon isn't just another name to me. He was a great friend and an outstanding sapper. Even though I hadn't seen or talked to Jodon in several years the world is a little bit less without him. My heart goes out to the Jodon family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. To Andrew: Jodon we had some great times, you were a true friend. I still laugh when I remember watching you play baseball with the German team. I Thank You for your service to our country and your ultimate sacrafice. God Bless"
SSG James Grady of Savannah, Georgia

"I just wanted to let Andrew ("Andy's") family know that I will keep him, as well as his family in my prayers.
Today my church held a service to remember and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. At the conclusion of the service, we were all given small flags with the names of fallen heroes from all over the country attached to them. I happened to receive Andy's name. I placed his flag alongside numerous others at a memorial site next to our church here in Orlando, and prayed for him.
Wanting to know more about Andy, I searched for him online and found this website. It sounds like he was an amazing guy, and I just wanted to say thank you the sacrifice that he made. God Bless You!"
Nike Gregory of First Baptist Church, Orlando, FL

"Eventhough I never had the pleasure of formally meeting you Andy, you're always on my mind and in my heart. I do know BobbiJo and she really loved you. Thank you for serving your country. And hopefully one day we will meet. Bobbi, many hugs and you're on my mind as well. I've been trying to reach you I hope everyone is well. Hope to talk to you soon!!"
Jess Kreamer of Frazer, PA

"Andy we did't get along well sometimes but you are the best I love you !"
Roni Sue of Snoe Shoe P.A

"Bobbi Jo
I was looking for information for a paper for the museum at Fort Hood and came across this .. I am very sorry to hear that your family has had to endure such a loss. May his service to our country be remembered.
SFC(Ret) and Deanna McNeal
Deannamcneal@verizon.net"
Deanna Seckt McNeal of Houston , Texas

"andy i love you. i miss you i would give anything to see you again.I think about you every day ANDY JOdON"
kailin of pine glen

"Uncle Andy,You are our hero. I am sorry that i did not get to know you better,but was lucky to have had the chance to know you for awhile.I promise you to always be there for Aunt Bobbiejo,Ronisue,and kailin,to love and listen and comfort them the best I can. we all love you so much and you WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN."
Lisa,Ashley, Brittany of Snow Shoe, PA

"This is Bobbi Jo Jodon, Andrew's wife.. I Hope when everyone looks at their American Flag they think of Great men like you, But saddly we know too many will Not, But dont you worry my Andy Because if Just one person looks to Old Glory and Thanks God for Brave Great Men like you, then you will live on forever, Not just in your families mind, I will always love you..."
Bobb Jo of Karthaus Pa

"I can only smile and laugh at the person were and the things you did, there were always good times with you around, you'll be missed my all young Sapper, thank you for the good times, I will pray for your faimly"
Rush of Sonora Ca

"I knew Jodon as a Sapper, but more important as a dear, dear friend. I am saddened by our loss of Jodon. Jodon even in a young age was a better humane being than I could ever prey to be. To the Jodon family I am deeply sorry for your loss. "Jodon, God bless the good times we had in Germany, and as a friend, I love you!!""
Lassman, Chad of Lexington, Kentucky

"Even though months have passed since your passing, we still remember you evry day and still miss you so much.it is so hard to believe you are truely gone in body. but in spirit your memory lives on. we love you.you were a great friend to shannon and myself
shannon and lori"
shannon and lori of snow shoe,pa

"Andy..I didnt know you..But I know Bobbi Jo,Kk,Roni-Sue,Ashley,Britt&&Lisa miss you deeply..Thank you for serving our country..Youll never be forgotten.."
Brittany of Moshannon Pa

"Uncle Andy...you are Very well loved and missed...We all love you and miss you very much..."
Ashley of Snow Shoe, PA

"i love u aunkle andy me and kk miss veryyyy veryy much"
brittany of pa

"I am sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find comfort and strength in God.

Michele Carter
Sister of CPL Gary Walters
KIA in Baghdad, 24 April 2005"

"Sergeant Jodon, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From the family of LCpl Branden P. Ramey, KIA 11/8/04"
Sandy of CA

"The loss of SGT Jodon has taken a personal toll on my family. He was stationed at Stewart with my husband as well as Iraq. He has been to our house on numerous occassions. I will always remember him as a very polite, quiet man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country. He will always be remembered in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers, always!"
Bonni & SSG Christopher Raeder of Hinesville, GA

"accept my deepest condolences, my son joey and four very fine men were also killed in Samarra.There are not enough words to the sadness our family feels when we hear the names of another fallen hero."
marlyon garmback maggie 11250@aol.com of brook park.ohio

"TO THE JODON FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. OUR HEART AND PRAYS RE WITH ANDREW AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOST OUR SON LAST MAY 2004. ANDREW YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN. YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER AND HERO! THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY AND BY FAMILY FROM TERRORISM. GO BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"Thank you for giving the ultimate to our Nation & PA. I know the loss you feel, our Son Mike was KIA on March 7th, 2005. My thoughts & prayers are with you."
Bill & Tina Franklin of Coudersport, PA, USA

"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Andrew will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you ALWAYS. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"THIS IS FOR ANDREWS FAMILY, I ALSO LOST MY NEPHEW ANDREW BROWN IN OCT.8,2004 IN THE SAME WAY THAT YOU LOST YOUR ANDREW.ITS HARD TO PUT INTO WORDS HOW WE FEEL. I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYS TO YOU. GOD MUST HAVE A BETTER PLAN FOR OUR YOUNG MEN. WE'LL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS."
COLLEEN KELLY of PLEASANT MOUNT, PA

"We are deeply sorry for your loss. America will forever honor your Hero.
The Courage, Honor, and Valor that your Hero showed will always be remembered.
We are grateful for the sacrifice that was made and we will NEVER FORGET.
God Bless your family and please know that you are not alone.
All of our prayers are with you."
Jennifer and SSGT Larry Mays and family of Massillon, Ohio

"ANDREW THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. PROTECTING US AGAINST TERRORISM AND HELPING IRAQ CREATE A NEW FUTURE. YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE IN VAIN. YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. YOU ARE A HERO! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, ANDREW. EACH VISIT WITH MY SON, I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AND ALL THOSE WITH GREGORY AND YOU. MY HEART AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.......GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"Thank you Andrew Jodon, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew Jodon:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Andrew for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Sgt. Andrew Jodon:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Andrew, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia