Memorial Day isn’t just another day off. Memorial Day is about remembering the people who are no longer here because they were willing to defend the rest of us. This Memorial Day, 2006 I want to honor two fallen heros. The first is Mike Stokely, who I’ve dedicated my service in Iraq too. And the second is Jeremy Bohlman.
Marine Lance Corporal Jeremy L. Bohlman died in Al Anbar province, Iraq on June 7, 2004, victim of hostile fire (this probably means he was killed by an RPG or an AK-47 or the indirect results of fire from one or the other or both.)
Jeremy was married two weeks before his second deployment to Iraq. Photos of his memorial service can be found here.
In a guest book for him, Katie Boldt had this to say about Jeremy:
Jeremy-My dearest brother, not a day goes by that I don’t think of your smiling face and that goofy attitude. A year has gone by now and I still don’t understand all of this. I know your in such a wonderful place making everyone laugh like you did down here. I miss you and can’t wait to see you again. I love you-your sister always.
Katie Boldt (Minneapolis, MN )
What you believe about the war in Iraq doesn’t matter on this Memorial Day. What matters is that Jeremy gave up his life for all Americans, and the ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all people everywhere. Stop a moment to remember citizens like Jeremy on this holiday weekend.
Others who gave their everything for you:
Sgt. Rafael Peralta
Capt. Robert D. Kent
Capt. William Galt
Sgt. Perry D. Martin
Also stop by Smash’s place and meet a few more of America’s fallen heros. Thanks for organizing this Memorial Day blogswarm of respect and remembrance, Smash.