https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/kevin-t-kolm/ The latest user comments on Kevin T. Kolm en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c136546 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c136546 The last words First Sergeant Tessar said to me before his last patrol were, “Maloney me and you together, we are gonna give them hell”. John was a mentor to me and the by far the best man in my unit. I feel honored to have served with him. He is a true American hero. Jon was BAMF and far from a REMF, but I can hear him saying that. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:01:21 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c51048 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c51048 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. Thu, 05 May 2011 10:49:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c30837 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c30837 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... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:05:41 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c18619 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c18619 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. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:21:16 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c15244 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/jonathan-tessar/#c15244 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 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:51:47 -0700