Sgt. Jesse Richard Tilton, 23, of Long Creek, serving with the 508th Regiment, 82nd Airborne, U.S. Army in Afghanistan passed away on July 16, 2010 in the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Frankfurt, Germany from injuries sustained while heroically tending to a fellow soldier during a battle in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Sgt. Tilton will arrive at the Illinois Air National Guard Facility located at the Decatur Airport at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday July 27, 2010 and will be taken to Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion, IL for services. At the request of the family, members of the community are being asked to respectfully stand along the processional route from the airport and south on IL State Route 121 to Mt. Zion. A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 29, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek with full military honors. Memorials may be made to Macon County Honor Guard or to Lincoln Challenge Academy. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Jesse was born December 14, 1986 in Decatur, IL the son of Julie A. Tilton. He had attended Mt. Zion High School and went on to graduate from Lincoln Challenge Academy, Rantoul, IL. He attended Richland Community College and went on to serve as a medic with U. S. Army 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His Awards and Decorations include, the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal and the Combat Medic Badge. He was a member of the Long Creek United Methodist Church.
Surviving is his mother: Julie A. Tilton-Magana and her husband Javier of Long Creek; Aunts and Uncles: James Tilton and his wife Judy of Fargo, ND, Linda Isaac and her husband Robert "Bob" of Decatur, Richard Tilton and his wife Judy of Decatur, and Sandra Muirheid and her husband George of Cerro Gordo. Also surviving are many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Aunt: Barbara Warner and his Uncle: Gerald Tilton and maternal grandparents, Theodore and Kathryn Tilton.
Jesse was proud to serve as a medic in the US Army and accepted the risks that went along with that responsibility. He loved his family and we are very proud of him. Jesse's memory will always be in the hearts of family and friends.
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| Heather Hardman (Walston) |
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One weekend I went to visit my grandpa at his junk yard. He told me that I had a cousin named Jesse Tilton. Well, I just happened to go to school with a boy named Jesse Tilton and we were in the same grade. So, the following Monday I told Jesse in our High School English class that he was my cousin. He had NO idea...just like I had NO idea. I explained that my uncle was his dad. I will never forget this because I remember feeling so bad that neither one of us knew we were related......
I also remember Jesse playing a mouse in our elementary christmas program. It was so funny!
I just want to Thank You, Jesse! You are a TRUE Hero and you will TRULY be missed!
最新的哀悼
| Rose Connolly |
An American Hero |
August 21, 2010 |
In life and in death, Jessie led a great example to others. I thank him for all he has done. May he rest in Peace. I will never forget.
| Dana Benton |
A TRUE HERO |
August 20, 2010 |
Julie,You raised an Awesome young man,and for now what you have to go through for the rest of your life,there are no words to help you through,I know how you are feeling and alls I can say is I'm here for you,Jesse was a Brave Soldier,He Gave His all,For Himself,and For His Country,I will always Keep You and your Family along with Jesse in my thoughts and Prayers as For A True Hero No One Will Forget,I Love You All, And May God Bless Jesse and His Family,He Is Your Gaurdian Angel Julie,and he will take Care of You,I Love You,and Will Miss Jesse To!!!
| Dennis White---Decatur |
My heart goes out to the Family |
August 5, 2010 |
I don't posess the words to express the sorrow I feel for your family, but I know a true Hero has died for all of America's Freedom. Joined by those that have chosen to give their all for those of us they don't even know. Be assured that many of us true Americans will not forget the sacrifice he made for us.. Thank You Soldier!!!!
| Lisa Watterson |
Blue Star Mom |
July 29, 2010 |
I am truly sorry for the loss of your son, Jesse. He is truly an American Hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As an Army Mom I know you have given the ultimate sacrifice, your son. God will watch over him and he will watch over you.
| Scott and Diana (Leigh) Hayes |
Proud |
July 29, 2010 |
Julie and Family,
God gave you a wonderful gift that through these times you've shared with America. Jesse whom we never had the privlage to meet sounds like the Pride and Joy of a Family and Community who's selfless
actions make us all proud. We haven't seen you much since school but as parents we feel so for all of you
the flags, as someone said just bring a since of Pride yet Great Loss for such a wonderful human being.
God Bless You, Jesse is helping protect us all from a greater vantage point now. Our Hearts,Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Scott and Diana (Leigh) Hayes
and Family
