Michael J. Jakes Jr. Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also to let the Jakes Family know that we recently sent a donation to the crew of the USSNY in the name of Michael J. Jakes US Navy Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

To the family and friends of Electrician's Mate Michael J. Jakes, Jr.:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Remembering EMFA Jakes on this day for his ultimate sacrifice. "Fair Winds & Following Seas"

To the family of Electrician's Mate Michael J. Jakes, Jr.:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the family and friends of Electrician's Mate Michael J. Jakes, Jr.:
Remembering Michael 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

Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,100 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
[email protected]
www.heropaintings.com

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Michael, We dont know you but be sure your life and service is not forgoten here in Wales UK. Thank you for keeping us safe.

At the going down of the sun we will remember you...

All our love and good wishes to your family.

Never Forgotten.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Michael, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

To the family of Electrician's Mate Michael J. Jakes, Jr.:
Michael gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my true sympathy to the family and friends of Electrician's Mate Jakes. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Electrician's Mate Jakes knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Electrician's Mate Jakes!

To the loved ones left behind
God Bless you all and may you find comfort in your loving memories of El. Mate Jakes.
My flag flies in his honor.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Electrician's mate Jakes!

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mike Jakes. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY

To the family and friends,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Losing a loved on is the hardest thing in life. I am writing to not only express my sorrow for you but to let you know about a memorial I am working on. I am creating a quilt to honor the fallen soldiers from the New York City Area. Each soldier will have a panel created. I am inviting the friends and families to get involved. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact me at [email protected]

May God bless your and yours. Sorry for your great loss. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you and yours. Please know that there are people out here who do care and your HERO will never be forgotte. Hold tight to yur memories. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Electrician's Mate Jakes and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

WITH DEEPEST HUMILITY AND SYMPATHY, AND GREAT APPRECIATION. THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR SACRIFICE.

To the Mother of Michael Jakes, While searching pages posted by The Washington Post.com of the fallen since the very beginning of what is called 'Operation Enduring Freedom' I came across your son Michael's picture. He has such a sweet face. I'm a mother and I can't begin to know what your feelings must be like. As a mother I do know that the death of your son must be unbearable for you and I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I see that it was almost 7 years ago. I won't insult you with what many say about the passage of time healing the hurt. If it were me and God forbid my son, I imagine it would forever feel like I lost him just 4 minutes ago. Time would not heal my heart or take away my broken heart. I don't know what else to say to you except that I am so very, very sorry that you don't have your brave son with you today. My son's name is Buddy & he's now 21 yrs. old. The next time I hug and kiss him I will think of you & Michael. Please know that both of you will be in my heart and prayers. I will think of you often. May God bless you,

In remembrance of Electrician's Mate Michael J. Jakes Jr., with a Great Amount of Thanks for his service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Michael rest, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Jakes family.
Those who Made these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Some people come into our lives and stay for a short while, others leave footprints on our hearts that will last forever." ~Author Unknown~

May the love and memories of your dear one, remain in your heart always.

My condolences to the Jakes family.

Michael may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Jakes family in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Michael, it has been a little over 4 years since you were taken, but you will not be forgotten. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Thank you for serving your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly a hero,and will not be forgotten. May God grant your family peace and understanding . Rest in Peace.

Jakes Family,



On behalf of the Chung family, I want to express our deepest sympathies for your loss.