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Name: Army Spc. Jonathan D. Menke
Age: 22
From: Madison, Ind.;
Assigned to the 38th Military Police Company, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana Army National Guard, Danville, Ind.;
Incident: Army Spc. Jonathan D. Menke died Aug. 4 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when debris from an improvised explosive device that was detonated on an overpass fell onto his vehicle. Also killed was Sgt. Gary M. Henry.
Died: August 04, 2008
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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Sep 17, 2008
  My condolances to this amazing man
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Sep 08, 2008
  Jon you were my friend and my hero! Miss you.

Thanks for everything.
 
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Jonathan D Menke
BY sexygal001 on Sep 01, 2008
  Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace.


 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  Life is beautiful though many things go wrong, and you may hear such sadness in its strange and lovely song.~~ Though friends and loved ones die, they're never really gone. No more, no less than yesterday, in you they live on.~~ They live on in you, as everything you see, though it must vanish, will remain alive in memory.~~ Alive in what you think and feel and dream and say and do, for all who ever were still are upon this earth in you.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious moments be your comfort.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  I am wearing a pair of shoes. They are ugly shoes. Uncomfortable shoes. Each day I wear them, and each day I wish I had another pair. Some days my shoes hurt so bad that I do not think I can take another step. Yet, I continue to wear them. I get funny looks wearing these shoes. They are looks of sympathy. I can tell in other's eyes that they are glad they are my shoes and not theirs. They never talk about my shoes. To learn how awful my shoes are might make them uncomfortable. To truly understand these shoes you must walk in them. But, once you put them on, you can never take them off. I now realize I am not the only one who wears these shoes. There are many pairs in this world. Some people are like me and ache daily as they try to walk in them. Some people have learned how to walk in them so they don't hurt quite as much. Some have worn the shoes so long that days will go by before they think about how much they hurt. No parent deserves to wear these shoes. Yet, because of these shoes I am a stronger person. These shoes have given me the strength to face anything. They have made me who I am. I will forever walk in the shoes of a parent who has lost their child.~~ Deepest and most sincere sympathy. ~~ Cora C. Meyer, Louisville, Ky.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  Tears are only memories overflowing from the heart.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  Remember me in your hearts, in your thoughts, and the memories of the times we loved, we cried, and the times we laughed, for if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
 
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Jonathan D Menke
BY ludwick on Aug 31, 2008
  There beside a grave she stands, a folded flag clutched in her hands. A silent teardrop on her face, her brave young child has entered grace. She does not hear the sermon said, just memories run through her head. The child she held so long ago, the child with faith she let go. The child who heard the nation's call, and in the end gave it all. Without fear or thoughts of self, thoughts of freedom and little else. The bugle sounds TAPS in the wind, a mournful song it does send. A reminder to us all, that for freedom this price was paid, and her sweet young to rest was laid.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008
  The Soldier Poem. ~~I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thoughts of eternal loneliness...should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love. I have cried, pained, and hoped... but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was... A Soldier.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 30, 2008
  i was at 911 in manhattan, and in the army national guard for 17 years, i got out in 2003, no pension, just tired and sick from r-lung.due to wtc ..seen the pic of your loved one and the positive smile that he carried while in combat , theres the positive ones and the not so positive ones, your son from this pic brought light to others in his company, it show on his face

God blessed him
 
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Jonathan D Menke
BY miyembro on Aug 15, 2008
  Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,

with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 12, 2008
  My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon once. I did not know I was meeting a HERO. I be forever grateful for Jon and your family. May you all find peace thru your supportive loving family and friends during this difficult time.
 

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Jonathan D Menke
BY Anonymous on Aug 12, 2008
  My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon once. I did not know I was meeting a HERO. I will be forever grateful for Jon and your family. May you all find peace thru your supportive loving family and friends during this difficult time.
 
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Jonathan D Menke
BY Kawaierus on Aug 10, 2008
  Thanks for everything you did, may the Lord be with you and bring you peace wherever you are.God bess you and all your famiy and friends
 
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Jonathan D Menke
BY John on Aug 08, 2008
  May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.
 


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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.

Luke J Mercardante

I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget

James C Matteson

He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.

Rickey E. Jones

I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

Miss You Love You

Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

sgt rawl retired

Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

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

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