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Name: Army Staff Sgt. Kevin P. Jessen Age: 28 From: Paragould, Ark. Assigned to the 22nd Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort), Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Kevin P. Jessen was killed March 5 when an improvised explosive device detonated during combat operations in Rawah, Iraq. Died:
March
05, 2006
Oak Grove soldier dies in Iraq doing what he loved
By Daniel Connolly
Associated Press
LITTLE ROCK — Trained in destroying explosives, a soldier from a small northeastern Arkansas town was killed in an explosion in Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Kevin P. Jessen, 28, died Sunday in Rawah, the Army said. He was on a post-blast investigation when another explosion killed him, Army spokeswoman Maj. Elizabeth Robbins said.
Jessen was assigned to the 22nd Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort) of the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
He grew up in Oak Grove, where the family had moved from Iowa before Jessen was born, his sister Tracy Miller said. Their father was a welder and had a small farm.
The youngest child in the family, Jessen had an early interest in explosives, which eventually led to his military career, his sister said.
“He liked to play with fire and explosives and just see what he could mix together...
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Prayers & Condolences For: Kevin P. Jessen BY DONNYDO on May 17, 2006 Dear Lord, please bless the soul of this brave soldier and hold him in Your loving Arms.
Please keep Your Shining Light over his family and loved ones.
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Kevin's family and friends
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Frank E. Adamski III
To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.
Benjamin Walker
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Trevor B. Adkins
If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time
lots of love your sister
Adam D. Jones
Happy Birthday, Adam. You are missed so much every minute of everyday! XOXO ~143~ You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Love always, Tammy
Laurie Cobb
She was my 3rd and 5th grade teacher. Today I'm 32 and still think about her. She was the best teacher ever. From her hair children stories to her bubbly happiness and kindness she spread. I'll never forget her. She was the teacher who had lunch with the kids in her classroom so everyone had someone to be with. She made my school experience amazing. I will never forget her.. I love you Mrs. Cobb.
Sincerely,
Forever in my thoughts,
Alyssa (Viau) Capone
Larry E Polley Jr
SPC Polley died almost two decades ago so I don't know if this message will be seen. In honor of Memorial Day, my agency hands out cards with names of those who have fallen. This year, 2023, I received the card for SPC Polley and was inspired to look up more on him. I am thankful for his service and sacrifice. My condolences to his family. He is not forgotten.
Paul C. Holter III
Miss you brother
Alex D Gonzalez
Love you and miss you always. Since you been gone it has been hard for everyone. I know you loved what you did, and I want to thank you for our freedom. If I can have you back home and safe living your life man everything would be different. No matter how much money they would offer me I would rather have you alive and home. Money comes and go so it's not worth losing you.
Christopher D Young
hello my name is Jesus Vega I would like to give my condolences to Christopher's family and friends, I served with him in Iraq and slept in the same quarters. I have many fond memories of him. I have never forgotten his sacrifice. I would like to share that the greatest memory I had of Chris is that he would speak highly of his mom and how much she meant to him. Chris was a strong minded person and looked out for other. He was kind and friendly the he made friends with everyone. Chris was truly a great man!
I sincerely apologize for not sharing sooner. but would like to express that Chris's memory will never be forgotten! though he is not with us he will always be in spirit!
If this message gets to Christopher's mother I she could know she raised a great man and for that I thank you.
Jose E Ulloa
Ricky you are still in your family's hearts.
John Michael Roy Curwin
I'm doing a work assignment for school and think he should be included.
Derek L. Shanfield
Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son - Semper Fi.
Marisol Heredia
Dear Marisol, You are Loved Forever...Jeff
John Charles Jenkins
In hope for your soul to be safe and in peace forever, God hold you in your wings! Amen
Todd Beamer
Your courage exceeds the unimaginable.
Steven Paul Chucknick
peace be with you
Geoffrey Perez
thank you for being in our lives, you i got to see you right before you left and i feel so blessed for tour ultimate sacrifice brother. Rest in paradise
Linda Jones
Praying for peace and serenity. God bless you as you travel this difficult path.
Kristopher J. Gould
Miss you everyday buddy. Look forward to seeing you again, one day.
Kristopher J. Gould
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice, Kris. You are missed.
Deora Bodley
rest in peace
James David Parker
I knew James David Parker as "Dave" when he lived in Solon Ohio. We met when I moved into town from out of state. He and his group of friends were a year or two older than me. Dave was a bright beacon of hope and joy to me. I was an unsure young man in a strange place. Dave introduced me to many people and ensured his friends always saved me a seat in the lunchroom. I have fond memories of him and his friends during that time. I doubt so many people would have been as wonderful toward me without Dave's incredible kindness.
I've never forgotten his kindness. I hope to be able to pay it forward someday.
Tyler O. Griffin
Condolences to the family. Freedom is not free, it cost this man's life. Thank you is not enough. Grieving is not enough for your loss though it is all we have, the Sandoval Family
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