Thinking of Jesse today, as I often do. I never knew Jesse, but I miss him. His picture is over my desk, as it has been for too many years. He will be one of the first people I look for in Heaven. To his family, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Your strength and faith just adds to the testimony that Jesse left us. What a guy!

May 31, 2010

posted by Linda McDonald, a mom, Sparta, Tennessee
May 31st, 2010 at 7:12AM

I remember Jesse when he worked at Ray's Market in Irasburg. There really are few people that stick in ones mind, especially mine, but I remember what a nice kid Jesse was. He alway's wore a smile and was just so happy to serve and wait on you in the store. If there were a poster child for being a great kid Jesse would have been it. See you in Heaven Dear Child of God .

posted by Dennis Currier, Culleoka, Tn
May 28th, 2010 at 2:04PM

Dear friends...please visit TimClinton.com this weekend. Jesse...we remember.

Prayers for our brave standing in harm's way.
And the families who love them.

Jim

posted by Jim, Lynchburg, VA
May 27th, 2010 at 1:37PM

Dear Strong Family,
I can only imagine how difficult it must have been and continue to be to lose someone so special. Please be comforted by the fact that Jesse impacted lives everywhere he went. Also, please know that those people whose lives he influenced, myself included, take the mission of sharing his story quite seriously, and we always will.
Semper Fidelis,
Mike Detmer

posted by Mike Detmer, Maryland
Jan 26th, 2010 at 6:57PM

January 26th has become an annual benchmark for us. We have many memories that predate 1/26/05 but the anniversery reminds us of the pain but also the incredible closeness of family, close friends, neighbors, and those friends we haven't met yet.

Our prayers are there for Vicki, Nate, Matthew, Heather, and the rest of the family. Our prayaers are also there for the Vermont and other US servicemen deployed and soon to be deployed.

God Bless You All!

posted by Dick, Albany
Jan 26th, 2010 at 9:20AM