Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey
Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey
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Larry Cawvey
June 28, 2015
My prayers to you
Sharon Eckler
November 10, 2014
On this Veterans Day I want to express my deepest condolences for your family. I picked your daughters name and etched it on paper one day, my friend has his bike with name tags of your daughter. Im a vet as well and want you to know she will never be forgotten!!
scott french
October 9, 2014
Thank you always for your sacrifice.
Charlie Gili
December 8, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Cawvey Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Jessica L. Cawvey US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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July 9, 2012
I have the upmost respect for women serving in the military. I am sorry for the loss of Jessica although those years ago. I hope her daughter knows how dedicated her Mom was to both she and our nation. I hope she has happy memories of Mom and that they this has not changed after all these years. I wish peace for her family.
Peggy Childers
October 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey:
Please accept my remembrance of Jessica on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey:
Remembering Jessica on the anniversary of her passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Janice Brower
August 27, 2010
To the Cawvey Family,
I am a graduate of Illinois State University. I read the Alumni Magazine from cover to cover when I receive the publication. ISU was founded in 1857 and when the Civil War broke out four years later, students left to go fight and have in every war since. Sgt. Cawvey and four others from ISU have made the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq/Afghan War. I am especially proud of Sgt. Cawvey who was trying to better herself and make things easier for her and her daughter. I was shocked when I saw her daughter's photo on the Internet - having to grow up without her mother. I know that she is getting good care and after the war is over she should receive government benefits. The rest of the soldiers from ISU (family members) should receive the same.
God Bless Everyone who has lost a son or daughter in the war.
Claudia Boyd
August 20, 2010
Tomarrow, Aug 21, 2010, I have the honor of walking in her name in the "Run for the Fallen" in Charleston, IL. I will always keep her in my heart and know that I do this to honor her, but know that it truly is a disservice as this is such a small thing for someone who gave all. Please know that I am so grateful to Jessica for what she has done for me and hope that her family can understand that she is not forgotten. God Bless our troops and thank you, Jessica.
larry white
July 11, 2010
Reading her story has taken me to tears for someone I have never met. May she live on in the hearts and minds of all of us...
Diane Carr
May 8, 2010
I happened upon this site and read Jessica's story. I am deeply touched by her sacrifice and strong commitment to her daughter. She put her life in harm's way to help save others. The fact that her daughter will not have her mother in her life, is tragic. I am a retired teacher and although I was not Jessica's teacher, I taught many young people like Jessica who joined the service for a better opportunity. May God bless those who loved Jessica. I am saying a prayer for God to put his loving arms around her daughter. Jessica, I wish I had known you.
Diane King Carr
Kenna Larra
August 25, 2009
What a beautiful young lady. Jessica, rest in peace - you will never be forgotten for your bravery. We love you and what you stand for.
”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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 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!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Debbie
May 24, 2009
Thank you and rest in peace.
d k
November 21, 2008
thank you and god bless you and your son-no one should have to make your sacrafice
In Memory of Jessica ~ (Debra Estep)
October 6, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Jessica, but I am remembering
her service. She 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
Peggy Childers
October 4, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey:
Jessica 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
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 15, 2008
Dear family of Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Cawvey!
arthur lewis
November 12, 2007
ssg(p) lewis arthur r 88mike30xr im so sorry for your loss im sure she was a great soldier and great person she is the exact reason why our country is great thank you sgt cawvey signed drill sgt lewis us army retired 88mike
Karlene Jennings
November 5, 2007
It was my great priviledge this weekend at the 10th anniversary of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial to honor Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey during the Service of Remembrance after our Candlelight March from the Lincoln Memorial. I announced her name and placed rose petals in the reflection pool at the Women's Memorial in her memory to honor her sacrifice for our country. I served during Desert Storm when my Naval Reserve Unit was called up. At the time I did not have any children but as a mother of two young daughters now, I can only imagine the strength it took for Jessica to serve in Iraq while having to leave her precious daughter and family. I can think of no greater sacrifice than to give your life for your country. To Jessica's daughter and family my thoughts and prayers will always be with you. God speed.
August 13, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend (KIA on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Cawvey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses her! May God bless all of you!!
Matthew Chesney
April 9, 2007
So sad for My Prairie State to lose a great fellow soldier and citizen. I wish her daughter all the blessings that The Nation and Illinois can bestow on her, especially her memory.
LTC, USA
richard lundy
November 16, 2006
i did not know you but grieve your loss. my belief is that you are in heaven with our ever loving Lord and saviour.
bless your family.
Garnet Jenkins
October 6, 2006
Remembering Sgt. Jessica L. Cawvey, with a Multitude of
Thanks for her Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jessica rest in God's Loving Care and know that she will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Cawvey family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And we know that all things work together for the good to those who are the called, according to his purpose"
Romans 8:28
May the memories of Jessica,
live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cawvey family in the loss of Jessica. I did not know Jessica, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young lady and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jessica it has been 18 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
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~
Carolyn Evans
February 17, 2006
Always Our Hero. Gold Star Mother (1991)
fred bracken
December 31, 2005
Sgt Jessica l. Cawvey. You will be in my prayers today, tomorrow, and always. You were a beautiful girl and although i never knew you, your in my heart forever.God Bless You.
may H
October 26, 2005
IM VERY SORRY FOR HER LOSS,YET IM VERY PROUD OF HER TO SERVE HER COUNTRY,MY PRAYERS WILL BE ON THIS GREAT SOILDER.
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