Happy New Year Son!  / Debbie (Mother)
Hi Jer, It's been a little over a year and I feel no better than I did then.  My heart aches for you every day,  A few of your friends still call me and see how I am doing and you don't know how that makes me feel.  I appreciate each call and can't wait for the next to come.   Well since you left us many things have happened.  Grandpa Grove had a horrific tractor accident 2 days after your death on August 18 and he hung on for almost a year and he passed away August 11, 2006.  Then your Grandma Quinnette had some major surgery in August of this year and they didn't know if she would make it through the surgery or not but everything went well and she is doing alot better now.  Now for some good news, we bought a brand new RV this year and we have been camping alot in it.  I also bought a new durango because I wasn't sure how much longer the van would keep running.  It is still running so I use it when the roads are real bad.  Cammie and Bryston are doing good they have their own place and she is now working at the same hospital I do and she is working in the Emergency dept.  She loves what she does and I think Bry likes the idea that she is home now every evening.  Oh I forgot to tell you Debbie Martin had a heart attack and she had to have bypass surgery.  She is doing very well now and Lloyd is taking good care of her along with the rest of her family.  Grandma & Grandpa Quinnette are doing good now and they have sold their log home and moved into a smaller place.  They love it!!  Grandpa still plays golf when he can, they are getting ready to go to Myrtle Beach for a month with his brother Don and his wife.  That is about all that has happened this year which is enough.  There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.  Sometimes I drive to work and hear a song that you liked and tears just roll down my face.  I know one day I will see you and Then I can fill you in on everything that has happened.  Take care Jeremy and know that I love you and miss you so much!!  Happy New year to you and please tell Papaw Grove I miss him and love him too.  Take care and God Bless you both. 

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I am sorry it took so long  / Cindy Collier (Fulford) (Cousin)
Well I am sorry it took so long to write anything to you, but I am here now. I miss you, just hearing your laugh, and seeing your smile. I am now married, oh how much I wish you could have met him, you would have liked him and known that we have the love that you and Leah have for each other. He was there by my side through all of the pain of loosing you. I still have my hard times with it. I find myself thinking of you alot still to this day and wishing that i could have told you one last time that I love you. I think of you always and miss you lots.
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Always with us..  / Keli Martin (Friend)
When we are having a bad day and we think it can't get any worse, the clouds open up and allow a ray of sunshine to shine down on us. That's when we smile. Not everyone can figure out why we smile. We know at that moment there are four of the Greatest shining down on us saying it'll be okay and once again we make it through because we know our ANGELS are with us.... Close

never got to say goodbye  / Charity "Ryan" Short (friend)
I just wanted to say that I am sorry that I never really got to say goodbye when you left indy or at your funeral. I wished I could have been there but all I can say is that I am sorry. You were one great friend to me and bobby, Noah, Adrianne and many more that lived in southwest hills. You were the class clown and always there to give someone advice. When I heard the news I just became numb and just wanted to faint and run home from work. Nobody could ever beat any of your jokes or your smile in the morning. I wish all of your family the best. You will be in my mind and thoughts forever, because you do remember your friends forever. Close

Watch over my baby brother  / Jessica Tomey (Friend)
I was just thinking about you today. Someone seen your picture on my myspace and we were talkin about you. They are talking about my baby brother goin over there soon. He is a Marine. I am so proud of him. If he goes over there please be his angel. I trust you to take care of him and watch over him. Thank you and I miss you dearly!!

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miss ya  / Todd Reese (Friend/Jeremy's Squad Leader Germany )
I watch the video that Jeremy and I made in Germany every once in a while.  He never fails to make me laugh when I watch it.  Jeremy was a great soldier and I am honored to have known him and have him serve with me.  I will never forget. Close

We Miss you, I dropped in to show some LOVE.  / Tina Lethig (friend)
Jeremy,
            As you already know.......Laura and Josh got married On 10-28-06........It was a very beautiful ceremony...........I know you were with her on that day.....and also with Daddy...when he gave her away.............We were very proud of the both of them...

I'm sure you were laughing your butt off in heaven when I was in the nursery trying to curl her hair and I burnt my finger on the straightner......hahaha.........

And when I tripped walking down the aisle because my shoe came off.................

You should see JJ, how much he has grown into a wonderful man.......I almost cried when I saw him in his suit........

and Dylan.......My little man has grown so much.........it brought tears to my eyes.......

I almost lost it...when Dad and Laura started down the aisle.........I just kept saying don't cry don't cry....don't cry...........I know you were there...and you watched over us all........and got us through the day..........I wish you could of been there Doyle...........But you were..In our hearts, In our minds,and in spirit.......

We miss you , they say times heals pain........I'm not a firm believer in that.....some things I see and some things I say...remind me of you...........almost everyday a memory crosses my mind and brings tears to my eyes..and some days I just all out loose it.......It's not fair..........and we don't know why.........But we know..that you and your memory will live on with us forever...

You are our hero, our brother, and our friend........

We love you Doyle now and forever......

Tina
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God Bless  / SGT William Meeuwsen's Wife

My highest respect and gratitude to Jeremy...such a hero, never to be forgotten!!  My prayers to his family and friends; May God hold you close in his loving arms and may Jeremy's eternal love warm your hearts!  Our freedoms and lives are protected because of our courageous Armed Forces on Earth and especially in Heaven!!!  God Bless You and Keep you Always!

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Just thinking of you  / Dana Farrell (Heaviland) (Close friend )
Hi Jeremy,
I know we didn't keep in a lot of touch the last years of your life, but that doesn't change the fact that I've always thought of you like a little brother- and I always will.  Also, that I miss you so much and wonder how your family and Leah are doing.  
This is really weird, but I met a psychic this past week and she told me there was a spirit that visited me sometimes, that one of my sons could see.  I wondered if (and hoped) it was you- popping in to say hi and check up on everyone- taking a break from your comedic routine in Heaven!  
If it is you, then you know that Zach and I had our third child this year.  Before we found out the sex, we were planning on using Doyle or Wade as a middle name if it was another boy.  God blessed us with a daughter though, Lylah.  
Anyway,  we all miss you and think of you often- nothing but happy memories.  I was looking through some pictures of when you went to FL with us so long ago.  You parisailed with my ex because I didn't have the guts to do it!  And, then of course- prom- and my dress got caught in the escalator!  It seems like every memory of you is a happy one- which is the way to be remebered.  
My prayers are with your family, as I know you are watching over them all!
<3, 
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Remembrance / Ryan Thompson (Friend)
Wow, how tough it is to sit here trying to not tear up and think of all the fun times we had in school.  It still seems like yesterday we were all sitting in the courtyard eating lunch and joking about our day.  To be so young and innocent again.  Not a day goes by without me thinking of all the fond memories I will cherish of Jeremy.  My only regret is that we weren't able to stay in contact like I would have wished we could have.

It was/is a great honor to have known Jeremy and be a friend.  He was always there if you wanted to talk about anything.  From joking around to talking about anything and everything, Jeremy was there.  For that I am greatful to have had a friend like Jeremy.

I'm sorry he is gone now, but he will never be forgotten!  Thank you Jeremy for being a friend of mine and I will see you when the time comes.

For Leah and Family:  My condolences for your loss.  My heart goes out to you and may peace come to you all.

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Just wanted to say hi and we love you.  / Tina Lethig (Friend)
Jeremy,
      I just wanted to drop in and say that things aren't getting better for anyone, It's been a little over a year and we miss you more and more as each day passes.....everyone that you came in contact with you left an imprint on their lives somehow, I don't think that you would ever admit how much you really meant to all of those of us who lives you have touched in so many many ways...you are our hero and we miss you very much....

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Never Be......  / Michael &. Keli Martin (Friend)
A direct quote from Byrd given today at the trees on Ft Stewart.
"They are not just my friends they're my brothers."
There are no words I can give to express the emotions. I can Honestly say there's  not a day  goes by that I don't think of you.
I know you are up there looking down. Know that when and if she calls I will be there without any hesitation. My heart hurts for the entire family. I pray for peace for you. 
Your very special to a lot of people. Gone but NEVER forgotten!!!!


For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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what hurts the most  / For You
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And havin’ so much to say
And watchin’ you walk away
And never knowin’
What could’ve been
And not seein’ that lovin’ you
Is what I was tryin’ to do

It’s hard to deal with the pain
Of losin’ you everywhere I go
But I’m doin’ it
It’s hard to force that smile
When I see our old friends and I’m alone
Still harder gettin’ up, gettin’ dressed, livin’ with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade, give away
All the words that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken
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Dear Jeremy,  / Tammie &. Mike Sneed (Mother/Father in-law )
It has been a very difficult year, you are so very missed buddy.  We thank you for the joy you brought to Leah's and our lives.  Just know you will always be in our hearts and thoughts and never ever forgotten.  Close

Jeremy.... / Sarah Probst (Friend (wife of 3/69 medic) )
The other night I could not sleep. I was woken by this feeling that I have never felt before. I felt like I needed to find Leah by any means possible to let her know I have been thinking for her and to just pray for her like never before. So, I did. I hope she knows that she has been weighing very heavily on my heart and I hope she can come to me if she ever needs anything. I hope now that she and I have connected even if just over the internet I can be a friend to her!

I may have never actually met the 2 of you but having my husband serve with you I feel I got to know you pretty well. Chris often tells me stories of how you loved to joke and laugh, and how much you loved to golf. Friday is going to be a very hard day for him, I know you were all like brothers and losing 3 of you at once was a lot for him to absorb. Please know that we think of you every single day and pray for your families!!! Rest in Peace Jeremy you served your country well!

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A good friend  / Jake Hansen (Fellow Soldier )
I just recently found out. I was stationed with him back in Germany, a good guy and a good friend. Close

Take care of our angel  / Monica &. Tim Panfil (Friend)
Jeremy, I know you already know this, but on June 29th our baby boy Robert Curtis Panfil was born 17 weeks early. He is in Heaven with you now. Please take care of him. Teach him all the boy things that his daddy didn't get to. We love you and miss you and know you'll take good care of him. Close

Thinking of you  / Amber Michaels (Cousin)
Jeremy,
I cant believe how much I miss you.  I miss the summers I used to go up to Indiana and stay your house.  Cammie and I used to follow you around everywhere.  You used to get so annoyed by it. The truth is Jeremy that I always did look up to you.  I never had an older brother, or an older sibling for that matter.  Those summers gave me the closest thing I would get to having an older sibling, you.  My only regret is that I didn't get to see you more often or talk to you enough.  I wish I could change that, but still know  I admire you.  I think about you every day.  i carry your picture in a locket a very close friend of mine gave me.  My hopes are that the closer I carry you with me the more you will help me to come home safe from Iraq.  Jeremy you are a great person a beautiful person.  You are my hero.  I love you and miss you. 

Leah,
I think about you every day too.  Im sorry we didn't get to know each other very well.  Grandma tells me about how you are doing everytime I talk to her.  I know things are not easy for you but you are in my thoughts evryday too.  You were the best thing that ever happened to Jeremy.  He Loves you more then I have ever seen anyone love someone.  You are a wonderful person, and the best wife you could have ever been to a man.  If you ever need anything or just someone to talk to, I will always be available.  Take care be strong and we all love you.

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We Love You.  / Friend (Friend)

Jeremy,

Still Thinking of you, you will always have a place in my heart, everytime the sun shines i know you and god are walking hand in hand with God. we think of you each and every day sending kisses up past the clouds to heaven, you gave us happiness we never felt before.We Miss you WE Love you forever...you are our HERO

Love,

All of us

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Thinking of you always  / Jess Tomey (Friend)

Amanda and I are having a party for you on Sunday.  We miss you so much.  Everytime me and Amanda talk you come up at least once in the conversation.   We sit back and remember the gang just chillin and having fun.  I hope you like what we do for your birthday.  Amanda came up with it all, Im just helping out.  Just watch over all of us and we will see you when our time comes.  I love you and miss you!!!!

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