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Jonathan Tessar, 36
Army, Sergeant 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
October 31, 2005
Yusufiya/Mahmudiya,
Iraq
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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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Four memories of Jonathan Tessar
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.
Just came across this...deep sigh...I remember Jon in High School, when he was a football player with a flat-top - an unlikely crush for me, but crushed I was though our "relationship" was over practically before it started. Now, sad to hear about this nearly 5 years after it happened...
I knew Jonnie in middle school and high school. Jonnie was there with me for support when I spoke to my dad about joining the military. I will never forget the conversation we had in my garage back in 1991...the three of us and the huge laugh. I said I was joining the Army and was going to become a Black Hawk Crew chief and Jonnie said with a smile, “You REMF!” And we all let out a huge laugh. Jonnie and I talked in Basic and several times later in AIT. At the time he was a sergeant and was helpful answering my many questions or providing some much needed advice on leadership. Afterwards, I left for Germany and we didn’t stay in contact. But I will never forget his big smile, his sense of humor (I’m sure he got from his brother Bill) and how much he loved his country. The last time I spoke to Jon was at the Arlington Cemetery (Sorry, I was in Germany at the time). As for me I’m still serving my country…and a REMF.
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