Jonathan Tessar, 36
Army, Sergeant 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
October 31, 2005
Yusufiya/Mahmudiya,
Iraq
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Simi Valley
High School:
Simi Valley High (Simi Valley)
Burial:
Arlington National Cemetery
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When long hair was cool, he had a flat-top and wore camouflage pants. This was something he was really passionate about.
— Bill Tessar, brother, on Tessar's long interest in the military
Commanding a convoy of 250 soldiers, Tessar chose to ride in the lead vehicle -- the one most likely to trigger the roadside bomb that killed him and three others. As a commanding officer told relatives: "He led. He didn't follow."
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2 memories of Jonathan
1976 Simi Valley High School mid term Grad. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that the people in America can continue living free. There are alot of people in this country that have no clue, respect or honor for those like you that paid the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Living free is not free, it comes at a very high price. You payed that price for the Country you loved. Although I never knew you Johnathan, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald Weber
PS. Parent of a US Marine
No words can adequately thank you enough, or appropriately honor our service and sacrifice for your country. My family and I are grateful to you for your commitment and your service, and for the sacrifice of your family and friends. We hope to best honor you by continuing to stand up for the freedom you defended, and by never forgetting the sacrifice by you and those you served with. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.
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