Jon-Luke Bateman, 22

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. It's comforting to know that God cares for all of us. Losing a loved one is something we cannot get used to. The Bible, at John 5:28-29, gives us hope that one day we can see our dear loved one again. On behalf of all mankind Jesus surrendered his soul for many. John 15:13 says "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul on behalf of his friends." Truly I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and I hope these few words will bring you comfort and hope.

To The Bateman Family:

I would like to say I am sorry for the lost of your son. The Bible speaks of a wonderful hope for the future. At Re. 21:4 it says "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry, nor pain will be any more the former things have passed away". And at Psalms 46:9 it says "He will make wars to cease to the extremly of the earth. That will be something to look forward too also. May you have peace and hope.

Jon-Luke was my middle son. I am so touched by the out pouring from all over our country. He was a great young man and lived life to the fullest. As all of my son's are, he was very close to his mother and so is my daughter. Jon, as I called him always made me smile or laugh and I am so very proud of him. I know I will see my son someday and he is up there right now with his father and an older sister that was lost before her due date. I picture him standing at Heavens Gates waiting for me or sitting down with God telling him how to improve His Army. I will greatly miss him and my heart has an empty spot, but in time God will fill it and make it full. I love you Jon-Luke Bateman and so does Tony. We both miss you terribly but know you are in good Hands.

I am the mother of Cpl Jon-Luke Bateman. When my son arrived home at Nellis the Presidant of the United States was landing at Las Vegas Airport at the same time my son was landing. Not to seem childish or anything, but where was my Presidant to offer is condolences for the loss of my son? Would it have been too much for him to stop by the funeral on Friday to tell me how sorry he was that my son gave his life for his country trying to save another Marine? I understand this is an election year and he is very busy, but he was in town and it would not have hurt him to just stop by for a few moments to say thank you for your service young man and sorry for your loss Mrs. Allen. It only showed me that our Presidant doesn't care one ounce about our military or their families. We need a President that has served in the military so they know to honor the fallen and wounded. Yes Presidant Obama, I am hurt that you didn't care enough to come and offer your condolences to a grieving mother how just lost her son and you were in the same town when my son arrived and you were in town when we had is viewing and funeral. It would have been the least you could have done for one who is fighting for our country.

Sending my condolences to you and your family. As a former Marine wife and San Diego local. I watch the men and woman deploying out regularly off our base. I just wanted to show my appreciation for your son and his service. He is a true hero! I hope God gives you the courage and brings comfort to you and your families hearts.

"Your sun shall no more go down; neither shall your moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended." Isaiah 60:20

To the friends and family I am so sorry for your loss I know this must be a rough period of time for you all. In your time of mourning i would like to share a comforting hope that the bible holds out at John 5:28 Do not marvel at this for the hour is coming in which all in the those in the memorial tombs will his voice and come out