California’s War Dead

    Jason K. Chappell

    Jason K. Chappell, 22

    Army, Specialist
    Khaldiya, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Hemet
    In his last communication to me, he stated, 'Mom, I could die any time and in any number of ways, but I am here so that you can remain free.' He will always be a hero in our eyes.
    — Gail Farnsworth, mother

    With a 3.8 grade-point average, Chappell was a leading member of Hemet High's Academic Decathlon team. His decision to enlist after graduation surprised his family and teachers.
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    Five memories of Jason K. Chappell

    Jason,

    I think of you often. It seems like just yesterday you were still with us. God Bless you and your sacrafice to this country. In Valor there is Hope!

    — Kyle
    May 26, 2008 at 2:21 a.m.
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    ARE YOU RELATION TO THE CHAPPELS OF EAU CLAIRE, WI. MAINLY EDWARD WILLIS CHAPPELL ?? DON

    — DON [CHAPPELL DURST] SCHUTTE
    September 23, 2008 at 12:46 p.m.
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    Jason, Your hometown continues to remember you and apprecite your sacrafice for your contry.

    — Tom Wilson
    May 5, 2010 at 10:14 a.m.
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    We remember your sacrifice and reminded our 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School class of your bravery and how you gave your life for them! God bless you and your family who love you and miss you!

    — Stephanie Thompson
    May 29, 2011 at 6:39 p.m.
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    Jason, As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches it reminds of sacrafice and service to our country.

    — Tom Wilson
    August 25, 2011 at 2:29 p.m.
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