Jason George at his West Point graduation.Photo is copied from Bakersfield.com. Link to Herb Benham's in depth story on Jason in The Bakersfield Californain at botttom of this post.
Even when they go to war it always comes as a shock to hear that someone you cared about has died.I saw it with my own eyes today when I told my husband that a friend he'd known his whole life was killed in Baghdad a few days ago.
Maj.Jason George and two other soldiers fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom were on foot patrols in a part of the world most of us will never see.While the investigation into their deaths continues we do know that George (who grew up in Tehachapi) and his fellow soldiers were killed by some sort of improvised explosive device worn by a suicidal murderer(bomber..murderer,what's the difference?).George was an Army Reservist assigned to the 252nd Combined Arms Battalion, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Our thoughts are always with the families of those who lose their beloved in this war for peace.While it is obvious by his title that Jason had an incredible military career Jake could only say (while sucking in his breath and holding back emotion) "Really?,Jase?Why did they have him on a foot patrol?He was pretty high up the military command chain.Damn it! He was "our" kicker(Tehachapi Warriors 86-87),he always cheered me on the sideline,he was simple,uncomplicated and had no quarrel with life".."Wow,I loved that guy..that sucks!..He was 
just this good human being,ya know"?
just this good human being,ya know"? Yeah,we know.
*Funeral service info copied from Bakersfield.com also in Bakersfield Californian 5/27/09*
**Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. June 1, Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel, Tehachapi; service 10 a.m. June 2, Wood Family Funeral Service Chapel, Tehachapi,Ca 94561; entombment 10 a.m. June 3, Greenlawn Cemetery. Bakersfield,Ca.**
ood Family Funeral Service Chapel, Tehachapi,Ca 94561; entombment 10 a.m. June 3, Greenlawn Cemetery. Bakersfield,Ca.**More on Jason's life by clicking this link:
7 comments:
That's sad. In this bitter war that many American's don't care about, friends and family pass into the ether. I hope he is remembered well.
We loved Jason.Thank You.
Pat and Mike Sims.Chicago,IL
"Simple and Uncomplicated" ,"Just Good". Described raw.Described perfectly.Jason George a HERO.Rest in Peace old friend...
Matt Delis
Jason was a good friend of our son from his days at the University of Michigan and in Chicago. He had many friends who will mourn his passing on this Memorial Day and all the Memorial days in the future
Thank you for your post on one of our heroes Ms.Legan.We have been scrolling through all of the stories on him this Memorial Day as we knew Jason as a child.Our hearts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
The Ackerman family
Rachel- thanks for your note on my post about JG. Our love and respect for him ties us all together. I will be in CA for next week and if you are there, let's please try and find one another.
Godspeed Jason...
~Lizzy
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