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Thursday, April 1, 2010
SSG Jason R Arnette: We will remember and honour
Name: Arnette, Jason Birthday: 11/07/1982 Date of Death: 04/01/2007 Age: 24 Rank: SSG Service: Army
"It's funny how things roll in your direction when you think everything is all good in the hood. Life can switch momentum on you in a flash but don't let it get you down as long as you can do something about it." - Jason Arnette in an email to his sister.
That is taken from a profile CJ did of this fallen hero on They Have Names.
I have written about Jason and his family a couple of times. A year ago, I wrote about a bridge being named to honour his service and sacrifice:
Friday, April 3, 2009
SSG Jason Arnette: A bridge connecting hearts
Today in Amelia County, Virginia, a very special ceremony is being held to rename a bridge as the SSG JASON R ARNETTE MEMORIAL BRIDGE. [...]
Mom Mickey gave a speech at the bridge dedication
(to read the rest of that column, and watch a video of Jason, go here)
Previous columns I have done about Jason AND his mom:
SSG Jason Arnette: A bridge connecting hearts
Virginia Bridge Named After Fallen HeroSSG Jason R Arnette: We will remember and honour
And Mickey, Jason's mom:
MY Heroes of the Year: The families
Osama bin Laden is DEAD: Is the War over?And yes, Mickey continues to weigh in, and educate the ignorant when the need arises:
Maxine and Gold Star Families: The Battle of Hearts v. Dollars
Read that last one, and you won't ever need to ask again: 'Where do we get such heroes as Jason?'![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXucLK08trXfMEqc8BqKb7XjG6V3_BPtoBgTk9WRIwYw8z3NvHBC5AlkBfe_wbNdn46sufgESh49mMniEGWsRRjGBOOgEGt_TRQESkTJXR5j8-cijWZXmqBGmQ_jXQjhkp87RVqncbQ-d/s400/Jason2.jpg)
There are not words big enough.
There is not a hug strong enough.
There is not a smile wide enough.
All I can offer is thank you.
~ Anonymous
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This picture (one of my personal favourites of Jason,) and all pictures here, used with permission. They are all copyright protected from unauthorised use.
In one of my previous columns, I wrote:
I promise you, Jason: I WILL always remember and honour you, and your family, with gratitude, respect and love.
That will not change - ever.
1 comment:
This is beautiful. Miss ya dude!
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