California’s War Dead

    Jesse L. Williams

    Jesse L. Williams, 25

    Army, Staff Sergeant
    Baqubah (died in Balad), Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Santa Rosa
    Don't let me be forgotten in Santa Rosa.... Tell them I died for you and them.
    — Jesse L. Williams, In a letter to be read in the event of his death

    Known for being charming and humorous, Williams had promised his wife on their wedding day that he would make her laugh every day for the rest of her life.
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    Six memories of Jesse L. Williams

    I never new the guy but sounds like a really good dude. It hurts me a lot to see all of these awesome people gone. Everlasting love and light on your souls journey through Gods Land.

    — Ryan
    October 14, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.
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    I miss you Jesse, you were the best bro ever, R.I.P man, I love you Jess

    — Kelli Ohumukini
    December 16, 2009 at 10:57 a.m.
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    Memories of Jesse will always be with me. A piece of me died the day they took you from us, but a bigger and better piece of you is still with me. I Love and miss you kid, you will never be forgotten, Scouts Out

    — Sgt. Foster
    January 12, 2011 at 6:21 p.m.
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    God Bless the USA. God Bless the Troops. God Bless the family that will think of Jess everyday. What a great Leader.

    — Thom Brooks
    April 8, 2011 at 3:15 p.m.
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    I didnt realy kno you but you were my bestfriends uncle and i know all your family misses you. You fought for us and you were brave. Were praying for you and all the soliders. Rest In Peace<3

    — Ktomp
    April 8, 2011 at 5:25 p.m.
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    Jesse truly loved what he did as a soldier. From deep within himself, he believed in the mission and never let any of the negative aspects unhinge his love for his country and the soldiers he lead. Thank you Jesse.

    — Julio
    April 8, 2011 at 6:42 p.m.
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