Sgt. Jesse Richard Tilton

I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him. ~Abraham Lincoln Please accept our condolences. The bravery these young men and women display in an all volunteer service is beyond belief. I know you are proud of Sgt. Tilton and so are we! May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Thank you for your sacrifice.

may you rest in peace. thank u for your service in fighting for the land of the free.

Julie, You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.  It sounds like Jesse served our country well and with honors.  Sarah and I will keep you in our prayers in the coming months.  I am sure Mike sends his prayers too as he is serving in Egypt this year. 

LAST NIGHT MY HUSBAND AND I RODE THROUGH THE PATH OF THE FLAGS HONORING YOUR SON.  WE DROVE BY YOUR HOME WHERE EARLIER WE HAD PLACED OUR FLAGS AND WERE GRATEFULLY PROUD OF THE COMMUNITY TO SEE HOW THEY HAD MULTIPLIED IN NUMBER.  I AM AN EMOTIONAL LEAKER SO I CHOOSE TO RESPOND IN THIS MANNER INSED OF IN PERSON.  I KNOW MY TWO CHILDREN WILL BE STANDING ALONG THE ROUTE TODAY TO HONOR JESSES HOMECOMING, AND TO INSPIRE MY FOUR GRANDCHILDREN WHO ARE WITH THEM TO A LIFE LESSON THAT IS BITTERSWEET.  OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU IN SORROW AND SUPPORT.  WHAT A HIGHER GOOD HE WAS CHOSEN FOR.  THAT HIGHER GOOD INCLUDES THE FAMILY LEFT BEHIND TO PULL IT ALL TOGETHER.  NO ONE CAN TAKE WHAT IS LODGE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.  GOD BLESS YOU.  AND THANK YOU. 

Julie,

 

Words can no express my sorrow for you and your family.  May God be with you and comfort you in this time.  God never closes one door without opening another.  God must have needed Jesse for a special mission.  I know he is looking down upon this community and smiling and thinking I was just doing my job.  You raised a great man.  I just hope I can do the same with my little man.  God bless you Julie.  Love ya. Sherry 

Jesse is a hero and our community stands by you in honor of his service!  May God Bless him, Julie, your family and friends in sorrow and May God Bless our Troops.

As a U.S. military veteran, I salute Jesse for his honor to our country.  Nancy and I are so sorry for the loss of this fine young man.  Our prayers go out to his family.

I've learned that beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Jesus tells me the luster of Heaven is breathtaking

Because seated next to Him

Is one Mt. Zion "Tilton" Soldier

Jesse, rest in peace my brother. Your brave and faithful service will never fade. I will remember your family in my prayers.

Father of SrA Bradley R Smith USAF KIA 01-03-10 Afghanistan

Julie & Family - I am deeply sorry for the tremendous loss you have suffered losing a hero such a Jesse.  My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.  Jesse was a very selfless person giving his life for a fellow soldier.  I wish you peace and hope in this difficult time.  Thank you for giving us Jesse, and thank you for your sacrifice to us.  May Jesse rest in peace, and may you find comfort from your family and friends at this time.  God bless you.