Beach Bum Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 That is very sad and I am so sorry for his family and friends. I hope our community will band together and give him a "hero's welcome home". Link to post Share on other sites
opti007 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Prayers said for his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
jet_man1969 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Semper Fi Marine. Link to post Share on other sites
solosoul Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 That is very sad and I am so sorry for his family and friends. I hope our community will band together and give him a "hero's welcome home". I will keep watch and hope someone will post when and where. Link to post Share on other sites
catalanojo Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 If anyone has funeral details please post them. I would like to take my 2 boys that are still home. I just explained to them it is a sign of respect for those fighting and protecting. My oldest daughter is the same age. It really hits home when you think about it. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hopefully we'll know something later today. It will get posted. Thanks for everyones kind words and support. This is really hard on the family. Kind words mean a lot to them right now. Thank you for letting us know Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Prayers for this family....so sad! Link to post Share on other sites
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hart408 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 More: Estopinal was a rifleman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, according to a II MEF press release. He joined the Marine Corps in February 2009 and was promoted to the rank of private first class on Aug. 1, 2009. He deployed to Afghanistan in December. Estopinal's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and a number of other service decorations. Turbett was a combat engineer assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, according to a II MEF press release. He joined the Marine Corps in January 2007 and was promoted to corporal on Nov. 1, 2009. He served in Iraq from September 2008 to March 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in December 2009. Turbett's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and a number of other service decorations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Defense has identified two Camp Lejeune Marine casualties. Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal, 21, of Dallas, Ga., died Monday while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, according to the DoD. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The DoD also said Cpl. Jacob H. Turbett, 21, of Canton, Mich., died Saturday while supporting combat operations in Helmand province. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. According to the Associated Press, Turbett's remains were returned Monday to Delaware's Dover Air Force Base. Link to post Share on other sites
hart408 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 US Casualties in Afghanistan: http://www.icasualties.org/OEF/ByTheatre.aspx This story has video of Marja: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Afghanistan/snipers-booby-traps-hamper-afghan-offensive/story?id=9842284 It is always publicized how we are pulling troops from Iraq. Marine and Army families know the real buildup is in Afghanistan. Link to post Share on other sites
jet_man1969 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 More: Estopinal was a rifleman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, according to a II MEF press release. He joined the Marine Corps in February 2009 and was promoted to the rank of private first class on Aug. 1, 2009. He deployed to Afghanistan in December. Estopinal's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and a number of other service decorations. Turbett was a combat engineer assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, according to a II MEF press release. He joined the Marine Corps in January 2007 and was promoted to corporal on Nov. 1, 2009. He served in Iraq from September 2008 to March 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in December 2009. Turbett's awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and a number of other service decorations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Defense has identified two Camp Lejeune Marine casualties. Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal, 21, of Dallas, Ga., died Monday while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, according to the DoD. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The DoD also said Cpl. Jacob H. Turbett, 21, of Canton, Mich., died Saturday while supporting combat operations in Helmand province. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. According to the Associated Press, Turbett's remains were returned Monday to Delaware's Dover Air Force Base. Thanks for the info ceejay! The Marines have opened up a helluva can of whoop ass on the Taliban. I hope they send all of them to meet allah ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Superscoot52 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 RIP, Jason. Semper Fi. Link to post Share on other sites
overit Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Thank you Jason. May you RIP. Edited February 17, 2010 by overit Link to post Share on other sites
Melodie Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Prayers for the family............My daughter graduated with Jason. We are so sorry for your loss..... Link to post Share on other sites
SoldbyShawna Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 As a mother of a son who has decided to serve... my heart aches. As a friend to those who know this son, brother, neighbor, friend... my heart sincerely aches. Dogwood & neighbors, please know I am praying for you and those who surrounded you. Link to post Share on other sites
Thewitch Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 My thoughts are with the family! and Thank You Jason Link to post Share on other sites
cherylc Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 This is such a sad thing to read. May God be with his family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all that know him. "Rest in Peace our brave HERO" Link to post Share on other sites
jazzygirl Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 RIP to this brave young man and prayers for his loved ones -- gone too soon... Link to post Share on other sites
Opal Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 So so so sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family. How proud his parents must be but I know that doesn't come close to making up for his loss. Link to post Share on other sites
luvtennis5 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Prayers for his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
horselover1 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 RIP Jason. You will be missed dearly, You were A fine young man, gone to soon, but never forgotten. Prayers for the family. Link to post Share on other sites
Mrskittycat Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Truly one of Paulding's Finest, Thank you Jason, may we always remember the sacrifice you made for all of us. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Prayers for this man's family and friends from a Viet Nam vet. The need for defense of our freedoms continues. Link to post Share on other sites
SSgt_Chad Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 My prayers go out to his family. I am an instructor at an MOS school in 29 Palms CA. One of my Marines went to boot camp with Jason and shared a bunk with him. I was trying to find information so he could send his condolances. Although I never met Jason, I am deeply saddened by his loss. As a father, I cant even imagine how his parents must feel, you are in my prayers and those of my entire church as well. As a Marine, I have been strongly affected by this situation. After reading the posts here I sat at my desk and cried. Such a young man, and I am sure a great Marine as well. I am truly sorry for what has happened. I hope that you some how find a way to deal with this. If anyone has any information for where we can send flowers or something else please let me know. If the family needs anything at all please let me know. LCpl Donnellan (Jason's bunk mate at boot camp) would like to contact the family. If you have a phone # or e-mail address, it would be greatly appreciated if you could e-mail it to me or send me a private mesage on here. May God lift you up. SSgt Chad Anderson Link to post Share on other sites
Keepnupw/theJones' Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 If anyone has funeral details please post them. I would like to take my 2 boys that are still home. I just explained to them it is a sign of respect for those fighting and protecting. My oldest daughter is the same age. It really hits home when you think about it. Currently it looks like sometime Sat. he will arrive at Dobbins in Marietta. If this happens, I'm not sure how we arrange a standing ovation of people lining the street. The funeral is looking like it will be Tuesday at 11 at a funeral home near Canton (has something to do with the proximity to the burial) which is going to be a military cementary somewhere near Red Top. As soon as I find out all things for sure, I'll post again. Link to post Share on other sites
Keepnupw/theJones' Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 My prayers go out to his family. I am an instructor at an MOS school in 29 Palms CA. One of my Marines went to boot camp with Jason and shared a bunk with him. I was trying to find information so he could send his condolances. Although I never met Jason, I am deeply saddened by his loss. As a father, I cant even imagine how his parents must feel, you are in my prayers and those of my entire church as well. As a Marine, I have been strongly affected by this situation. After reading the posts here I sat at my desk and cried. Such a young man, and I am sure a great Marine as well. I am truly sorry for what has happened. I hope that you some how find a way to deal with this. If anyone has any information for where we can send flowers or something else please let me know. If the family needs anything at all please let me know. LCpl Donnellan (Jason's bunk mate at boot camp) would like to contact the family. If you have a phone # or e-mail address, it would be greatly appreciated if you could e-mail it to me or send me a private mesage on here. May God lift you up. SSgt Chad Anderson I will tell the family to look on here. I'm not comfortable in giving a stranger personal info for them. You can also follow a lot of stuff on FaceBook also. Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites
+LisaG Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Currently it looks like sometime Sat. he will arrive at Dobbins in Marietta. If this happens, I'm not sure how we arrange a standing ovation of people lining the street. The funeral is looking like it will be Tuesday at 11 at a funeral home near Canton (has something to do with the proximity to the burial) which is going to be a military cementary somewhere near Red Top. As soon as I find out all things for sure, I'll post again. hmmm keep us posted, I cant do anything on Saturday but next week is possible! Link to post Share on other sites
SSgt_Chad Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 (edited) Thank you for the help, its very important to me. I understand the whole stranger thing and would rather have his family contact me directly so no info will be passed that they are uncomfortable with. I never met Jason, but I can assure you I will never forget him. Marines share a special bond, and I feel like I have lost a brother. Here is my email: chad.d.anderson@usmc.mil Edited February 18, 2010 by SSgt Chad Anderson Link to post Share on other sites
Kritter_Keeper Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 We need flags to line the road for Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal. We need them by tomorrow.I will pick them up or meet somewhere. I can rerurn them if needed. Thanks in advance Link to post Share on other sites
babyblues Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sound like he is being buried at the National Cemetary in Canton. This is located on Hwy. 20 near Knox Bridge landing. I know that Dallas put out the flags on 278 for the last ceremony for a fallen millitary person. I am hoping that they will again. I would really like to know when the procession will be coming through so that I can go and stand and pay my respect for this Marine and his family. May God Bless this family and watch over them in this difficult time. My son just signed up to join the Army and I hope I never have to go through what you and your family are going through. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The funeral home can give you the route they will take, and then people can line the streets according to the route they will take. Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thank you for the help, its very important to me. I understand the whole stranger thing and would rather have his family contact me directly so no info will be passed that they are uncomfortable with. I never met Jason, but I can assure you I will never forget him. Marines share a special bond, and I feel like I have lost a brother. Here is my email: chad.d.anderson@usmc.mil There is some information in this topic: just click on the link... http://paulding.com/forum/index.php?/topic/237574-paulding-marine-killed-in-afghanistan/page__fromsearch__1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Prayers for his family and may he rest in Peace. He won't be forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites
Keepnupw/theJones' Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Update: Jason is coming home this Saturday at one o"clock pm to Dobbins air base.We then will be escorted to the funeral home. Funeral Home:Sosebee funeral home Canton Georgia Cemetery:Georgia National Cemetery Canton Tuesday Feb 23rd Open view for family from 9am to 10am Open view for public from 10am to 12am Service in Chapel at 12:00 noon. Graveside Service following at Georgia National Cemetary. Many have asked what can they do? If you would like to donate food to the family, please pm me and I will help you coordinate that. I am also in charge of the "after funeral get together" and if you would like to donate food,beverages ect.. again pm me. Anything else I could suggest--maybe a monitary donation that we could use to help the family in these 2 ideas and anything else that come up. Thanks for everyone great support to this family. This all helps in there grieving proccess and I know they greatly appreciate all the kind words. Thank you for the help, its very important to me. I understand the whole stranger thing and would rather have his family contact me directly so no info will be passed that they are uncomfortable with. I never met Jason, but I can assure you I will never forget him. Marines share a special bond, and I feel like I have lost a brother. Here is my email: chad.d.anderson@usmc.mil I haven't had the opportunity to tell her yet. Everytime we talk, we get cut off by another phone call. Its on my list of things to tell her tonight. I have updated the funeral arrangements though on here. Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites
ThornwoodMom Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 My prayers are with Jason's family and fellow Marines. May God be with your every step. Link to post Share on other sites
bridgett318 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Rest In Peace Jason, my prayers are with this family. Link to post Share on other sites
smy34 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 My prayers for the family. I wish we could pay tribute to him here in Paulding County with the flags and processional. We have buried two that I know of and the honor that Paulding County gave was unreal. I wish the best for the family during this time. Link to post Share on other sites
Joejetzu Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 For staging, route details, and a map, please see this link. Route and staging details 1 Link to post Share on other sites
midget56 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 For staging, route details, and a map, please see this link. Route and staging details It will be our honor to be there with at least 6 flags. Link to post Share on other sites
dana Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Rest in Peace Jason, prayers to family and loved ones. Link to post Share on other sites
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