Jordan D.-Winkler-Obituary

Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Winkler

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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High school teacher Paul Todd said he saw the makings of a Marine almost as soon as he met Jordan D. Winkler. "He led quite well, and people followed him," Todd said. "He thought well on his feet and was a good organizer." Winkler, 19, of Tulsa, Okla., died Nov. 26 died while stationed at a hospital in Fallujah. He was based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Winkler, a student in Todd's 20th-century wars class, felt comfortable opening up and visited with him several times after Winkler graduated in 2003 to follow in his footsteps in the 1st Marine Division. Mindy McCreary knew him from his time on the wrestling team, where he won the most improved award for 2003. She said Winkler was never brash or arrogant. "He was quiet and really sweet," McCreary said. "He was very respectful." Todd said he was struck by Winkler's motivation for joining the Marines. He wasn't concerned about the compensation, the military hardware or even his day-to-day duties. "He was more intrigued about the humanistic side," Todd said. "He said he was going over there to help people out." He is survived by his parents, Steven and Lenora.

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It´s has been 17 years now and it is still hard especially around Thanksgiving but on this day it´s the worse. I still see your face, your eyes. I still remember everything about that day. To your mom and dad, I was one of the medical personnel that responded that day. I´m sorry we couldn´t save him. It´s been weighting heavy in my heart since that day. My deepest condolences. I´m sorry it took me this long. Respectfully, HM1(SW) G. Lorenzoni, USN, Ret.

Well Wink its been nearly 10 years now and I'm still around. I miss you and Levi the most. But like I'm sure we all promised ourselves, I have lived on holding tightly to the memories we all built out there. Gunny Coleman is doing alright that's about all I talk to these days from Fallujah. I know I'm writing this more for me than you bud. If you can believe it some girl actually agreed to marry me. We have two little ones. Its 3am right now and I still can't sleep man. I guess a part of me...

Hey brother! We miss you terribly but know you are standing tall at the Pearly Gates waiting patiently for us to report in for duty. Knowing you had traveled the same roads that I traveled, you helped keep me strong during my stent in Fallujah just months after you passed. I remember our time on recruiter's assistance together... Man, we really tore it up and made some of the best memories before we parted ways to our next duty stations! I'm always thinking about you and can't wait till we...

The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.

While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more

To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one...

Jordan, though I don't know you nor your family you share the same last name as my son who was KIA 2006. May you and all our soldiers never be forgotten for the strength, courage and life you gave for our freedom. May our God in Heaven continue to bless your family and friends today and always.

Proud mom of
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Winkler:
Remembering Jordan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

November 26 2004 - November 26 2009
Rembering L/Cpl Jordan D. Winkler, honoring his Service and with the hope that those who love him have found some peace as well as time to share all their special memories of happier times together. God Bless you Jordan.

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