Jordan R. Stanton, 20

Marines, Corporal

Based: Camp Lejeune, N.C.

2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom

Died: March 4, 2011

Helmand province, Afghanistan

Engaged

Gender: Male

Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita

High School: Trabuco Hills High (Mission Viejo)

Burial: Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, Calif.

Stanton died March 4 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Mark C. Wells, 03/05/2011

Jason M. Weaver, 03/03/2011

31 memories of Jordan R. Stanton

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The March Air Reserve Base personnel usually over sees these men are safely shipped out and welcomes them with full honors on their return. We have honored several lost military men over the past years as they passed through our gates. I am personally sadden to hear the news of a loss of one of our military especially one that is really so close to my home here in Mission Viejo. Our community as in military tradition will line the streets to welcome him home after his long trip. I Only pray there are no more losses but I know there will be as long as our military personnel are in harm’s way to help secure peace in that part of the world.

Respectfully
SSgt USAFR, March ARB

” — Community Member, March 16, 2011 at 8:51 p.m.

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I first met Jordan when he was 3 years old at our neighborhood preschool. He and my son Jimmy aslo 3 became fast friends attending grade school, Jr. High and gradtuating from Trabuco Hills High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. Jordan was a great kid and driven youn man and a good friend to my son Jimmy. I will never forget the summers they spent playing together at each other's yards and the fun times they had together. Jordan and Jimmy are both local heroes and Jordan made the ultimater sacrifice fighting for our freedom and the freedom of those that will never know what he did for them. I am grateful and blessed to have know such a fine young man and privledged to have sung at his memorial service. We celebrated the life of this very special fallen hero and friend. Jordan you will be truly missed and you are greatly loved. My prayers will continue for your family and fiance. God bless you Jorda until we see each other again.
Terrie Backes
Army Mom and friend

” — Terrie Backes, March 19, 2011 at 10:20 p.m.

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I am Jordan's freshmen math teacher from THHS. I want to share my recollection of Jordan as my student. Even now I smile because of the many years and thousands of children that have gone by since Jordan was in my class, yet, I distinctly remember Jordan's quiet ways, his smile, where his seat was located in the classroom, and a powerful, inner strength, not often found among such young students. Jordan behaved respectfully while I taught the lesson. He would do his classwork, and if friends or neighbors asked for help, Jordan would help them. I noticed how his calm personality helped other students feel calm as well. Jordan made a lasting impression on his classmates and me during his first year in high school and again as an adult who fought for our country. He will continue to have a special place in my heart.

” — Ms. O, March 27, 2011 at 10:54 a.m.

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It's 3yrs. later, now, since we lost our Jordan. The pain, is still in our hearts,
and will be forever. Jordan was a wonderful, grandson, and we love him
intensely. He was with you when talking to you---never looking away. Jordan
was intelligent, caring, and loved his family, and this country. Heaven is a
much more humorous "place", since our Jordan arrived. We are all trying
diligently, Jordan, to be strong without you. The example is being set by
your grieving, family. As your MOM says, "I don't want anything heavy".
We honor that, and every day push through our grief. You are missed,
dearest Jordan. We know God "is" blessing you. Thank you, Honey, for
being who you are. Love/Admiration, Grandy & Pop-Pop

” — Grandy Ann Reynolds, May 13, 2014 at 11:57 a.m.

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Jordan, dear Jordan, you are so missed, daily. Sometimes I fantasize about what you are doing in "Heaven"---we know you are there! The family, and
the world was robbed the day you left us all. However, Jordan, remember
always how very proud all of us are of you, and your desire to serve this
great, country of ours. You made the Reynolds/Stanton families happy every
time you were in our presence---smiles all around! Am pretty sure you are doing the same up above! Until that time when you will greet is in the presence of God, know all of us keep you close in our hearts. PopPop, and I, all the family love you, Jordan. Watch over your Dad, Mom, Ryan, Ethan, and Cole.
Make your presence known in the house, Jordan (:

” — Ann Reynolds, May 27, 2017 at 5:13 p.m.

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