Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"I miss you my friend!!!!! You're gone, but never ever forgotten.
From Big Mouth SPC Lashundria Armstead
To Cooter CPL Kevin Jones"
lashundria armstead of fort bragg, NC

"I miss you buddy. Amarillo by morning right? Reast easy"
Shane Koehker of Youngstown Ohio

"Hey Kevin

I know you are missed and will never be forgotten next month will be 10 yrs but to us that is a lifetime, a lifetime of hate, anger, fear, sadness, and for others not so much one thing I miss is your goofy smile and how you never let anything get you down. I am proud to have known you and the man you have became while being in our unit but even in a different platoon.
Ssg Collins, James Retired U.S.M.C. and U.S. Army"
James Collins of Medon Tn US

"thinking of you and thought I'd say hello"
paul of greenville mi

"To the family of:Kevin M. Jones
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""

"To the family of Kevin: I never new Kevin and yet his life has reached and touched my life today. My unit recently found a memorial board out on the Iraqi side of Taqqaudum and it is my honor to put together what we call a "storyboard" telling a brief description of what happened with the discovery of this memorial board. God bless you and it was a complete pleasure getting to know your son through all the kind words from his brothers in arms. May the Lord bless you and may His presence fill your life like never before. God bless you"
Chad Booth of Camp Ramadi, Iraq

"3/1/11
please know that you are remembered. you will not be forgotten.. your memory lives on."

"I will never forget you!"
Sabrina of Germany/USA

"To the Family of CPL Kevin M. Jones,
I was in Iraq with Kevin and remember his wonderful smile and great friendship he extended to everyone he met. I remember this fateful night and will never forget my brother and the sacrifice he made for all of us. I often think of Jones and the many conversations I had with him in Iraq. He was a fun loving easy going person and simply a joy to know. I would like to say thank you Mr. and Mrs Jones for the great son you guys gave to us to have as a brother. He will never be forgotten and neither will the family who graced us with Kevin. Please feel free to email me anytime thank you vmosley@q.com"
SGT Vincent Mosley of Fort Collins, CO

"CPL Jones,
We have not forgotten your loss. I will be coming to NC soon to visit you my friend, god bless your family and best wishes."
Erich Orrick of Indpls In

"CPL Jones,
just stopped by to say Hi, hope your family is doing well, I know you are at peace. Thank you my friend."
Erich Orrick of Indianapolis, in

"August 3, 2008
To the family of Spc. Kevin M. Jones:
Kevin 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

"CPL Jones, I miss you. I miss the caliber of Soldier you were, I miss your constant smile and always can do attitude. I remember the last time I saw you and as always, you smiled and said see ya later sergeant. I was lucky to have been one of your leaders and I will never let anyone forget you were one of the best, the brightest Soldiers I have served with in almost 20 years. You changed everyone you met and I hope the standard you set as a human being, the way you treated your fellow man with dignity and respect can be an example for us. Your love of music, your taped sermons from your pastor, what a good honest person you were. I can only hope God needed another angel and since you shined so much brighter than us, chose you and took you from us. I remember that night in Sept, my chest being torn apart when they told me about you, your fellow Soldiers on that convoy worked so hard to save you, the Drs worked as hard and all the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines lined up to donate blood for you. I was so lucky to be your PSG for even the short amount of time I was, an will always cherish your memories. thanks for letting me wear your cowboy hat to show my wife that day at Turley, everyone can think of at least one bad thing about someone, but I can't even imagine anyone having a single thing to say other than how great a person you were. Thanks for your dedication, your honor and I will always remember your sacrafice. to your family, thanks for giving your son, you cant imagine how many times he lifted us from our own dark times. you are amazing parents to have raised such a good man. please email me anytime. erichorrick@yahoo.com"
SFC ERICH ORRICK of iNDIANAPOLIS, IND

"You never know how much you will miss some one until their gone. This past September will be 2 years and I think that this year was the hardest so far. Kevin and I where High School friends through Band, JROTC, and Sports. He showed me alot of things. From the love we both shared for helping people and our love as friends. Today I'm proud to say that he was the one who helped me find the compastion to be a fire fighter and a nurse."
Ashton Owens of Washington NC US

"To the Jones Family:
I went to school with Kevin and was very good friends with him, I never knew such a great guy. He was fun to be around and easy to talk to there was nothing he wouldn't do for anyone anytime. He's greatly missed by me and everyone who knew him. I think about him everyday and the times we spent together. I really miss you kev and you will always remain in my heart! Best Friends Forever"
Brandy (Adams) Waters of Washington, NC/USA

"kevin ill never forget you my brother i miss you so and if i could id love to say sorry for all the ways i use to be and say thanks for the night you carried me drunk from the downtown all the way to turley ill never forget you and be forever grateful my friend for the times spent together. to your family: i couldnt have known a more honest and gracious person love forever my brother
"FRANCHIZE"
Spc. Trevor Francis
trevor1001@gmail.com"
Trevor Francis of wyoming

"Heard about Spc. Jones on NPR... Neat story! Know that my family is praying for your family. THANK YOU for protecting our country. We are truly grateful!!!!"
Rebecca Downing of SW Oklahoma

"To the Jones family, Your son served in the same unit that my dad is currently in. I am terribly sorry for the loss that you have experienced. Your family is in my prayers. The country needs more good men like Kevin. The sacrifice that your son made can never be replaced and you should you be extremely proud for the great deed that he did for his fellow soldiers and the great nation that we live in today.
With all my love and condolences"
Josh Tyree ( ROTC cadet at Western Kentucky University) of Bowling Green, KY

"Thank you for your service to our Great Nation. If the world had more people like Kevin, it would be a better place to live in."
Michelle of Four Oaks, NC

"Ken and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I will never forget the sacrifice that Kevin made so my family and I can live in freedom. Kevin is a true hero.
God bless you all."
Pamela Davis of Poquoson, Virginia

"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.
Our nations HERO, kevin will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you ALWAYS.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "

"TO THE JONES FAMILY FROM THE WAHL FAMILY. KEVIN HIT HOME! KEVIN THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND BEING A MILITARY BROTHER TO OUR SON. ODDLY, TWO FROM NORTH CAROLINA AND YET; NEITHER OF YOU KNEW ONE ANOTHER. MY COMFORT CAME FROM YOU KEVIN. NEVER TO WORRY ABOUT OUR SON. FOR I KNEW HE SERVE WITH SUCH EXPERIENCED MILITARY BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S AS YOU KEVIN. AN SADLY, YOU ARE JOINED WITH GREGORY ONCE AGAIN. MY HEART AND PRAYS GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. TEARS HAVE NEVER STOPPED RUNNING DOWN MY CHEEKS! TODAY, FOR YOU KEVIN AND FOR ALL OUR FALLEN! KEVIN YOU ARE AN AMAZING INDIVIDUAL. SERVING OUR COUNTRY RISKING EVERYTHING FOR ALL AMERICANS. AN YET; HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS NEVER ANSWER THE CALL TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. THAT ONLY TELLS YOU THE MAN YOU BECAME KEVIN! YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. EACH HOLD VERY PRECIOUS MEMORIES. THAT YOU SAHERED TOGETHER. THAT YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN KEVIN, NEVER!!!!!!!! YOU ARE NOW APART OF MILITARY, IRAQI, AMERICAN, AND WORLD HISTORY. FIGHTING OFF TERRORISM AND GIVEN THOSE IN IRAQ. THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN PEACE. TO ENJOY FREEDOM AND LIBERTY! GIVEN TO THEM BY UNSELFNESS SOLDIERS LIKE YOU KEVIN. AN ALL THIS DOESN'T MAKE YOUR LOST HURT. YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU VERY MUCH. AN ALL THIS WILL TAKE TIME TO HEAL. SOMETIMES LONGER THEN OTHERS. GOD KNOWS I DEAL WITH IT EVERYDAY. TO YOUR FAMILY: KEVIN DESERVE'S TO HE HONORED. TODAY, NOT TOMORROW, TODAY. PLEASE REACH OUT TO YOUR POLITICAL LEADERS IN YOUR AREA. AN REQUEST A STREET BE NAMED AFTER KEVIN. HEROES DESERVE TO BE HONORED. NOT LIKE AMERICA HAS IN PAST YEARS. WAITIBG FOR A WAR AND OR CONFLICT TO END. THAT TAKES ENDLESS YEARS. AN RECENTLY, WE ARE JUST HONORING SOLDIERS FROM WWI, WWII, KOREAN, AND VIETNAM! THIS IS WRONG, KEVIN NEVER ASKED TO MUCH. THE LEAST HIS COMMUNITY CAN DO IS HONOR HIM! GOD BLESS!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY

"Thank you Kevin Jones, 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 Spc. Kevin Jones:
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 Kevin 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 Spc. Kevin Jones:
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 Kevin, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia