California's War Dead

Six memories of Jon-Luke Bateman

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Jon-Luke was my middle son. I am so touched by the out pouring from all over our country. He was a great young man and lived life to the fullest. As all of my son's are, he was very close to his mother and so is my daughter. Jon, as I called him always made me smile or laugh and I am so very proud of him. I know I will see my son someday and he is up there right now with his father and an older sister that was lost before her due date. I picture him standing at Heavens Gates waiting for me or sitting down with God telling him how to improve His Army. I will greatly miss him and my heart has an empty spot, but in time God will fill it and make it full. I love you Jon-Luke Bateman and so does Tony. We both miss you terribly but know you are in good Hands.

” — Laura Allen, February 3, 2012 at 8:24 p.m.

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I am the mother of Cpl Jon-Luke Bateman. When my son arrived home at Nellis the Presidant of the United States was landing at Las Vegas Airport at the same time my son was landing. Not to seem childish or anything, but where was my Presidant to offer is condolences for the loss of my son? Would it have been too much for him to stop by the funeral on Friday to tell me how sorry he was that my son gave his life for his country trying to save another Marine? I understand this is an election year and he is very busy, but he was in town and it would not have hurt him to just stop by for a few moments to say thank you for your service young man and sorry for your loss Mrs. Allen. It only showed me that our Presidant doesn't care one ounce about our military or their families. We need a President that has served in the military so they know to honor the fallen and wounded. Yes Presidant Obama, I am hurt that you didn't care enough to come and offer your condolences to a grieving mother how just lost her son and you were in the same town when my son arrived and you were in town when we had is viewing and funeral. It would have been the least you could have done for one who is fighting for our country.

” — Laura Allen, February 3, 2012 at 8:36 p.m.

Jon-Luke Bateman, 22

Six memories of Jon-Luke Bateman