Another soldier gives his everything for me!
Yesterday I got a call that I never wanted to get. My mother called to let me know that an Army chaplain and two Officers arrived with news of my brothers death. Words do no justice to the anguish and pain that I felt and still feel.
Glen Jacob Whetten loved what he did and was good at it. He had a desire to serve his country before he was even old enough to enlist. He joined right after turning 18 and left for boot camp at Fort Benning soon after High School graduation from South High School in Phoenix, AZ.
He was first assigned to the 24th Infantry Division(I think) out of Hawaii. There he became jump qualified and of course expert marksman. His goal was to become an Ranger, an Airborne Ranger! Those dreams were realized and he later was re-assigned to the 82nd, an Airborne Ranger Division.
He was part of the initial assult on Iraq and the March on Baghdad. His only regret was they came in so fast they did not need to parachute in at the airport ahead of groud troops. Jake received comendations for his role as squad leader of an elite scout team attached to HQ division.
After over a year he came home to the states and took a promotion and new position as DI(Drill Instructor) at the Ranger Academy. He qualified for Special Forces training but hurt his ankle and withdrew. As his new chance came up he was asked to become a part of a team deploying for Afghanistan. He took that oportunity and has now paid the ultimate tribute to the country he loved.
He was killed in action on March 12, 2010 as part of a convoy attacked in Afghanistan by terrorist insurgents bent on killing Americans.
My brother and friend died doing what he loved in order for us to all have the freedom to do what we love.
I love you brother, sure am gonna miss you. You are a true American Hero!
Glen Jacob Whetten loved what he did and was good at it. He had a desire to serve his country before he was even old enough to enlist. He joined right after turning 18 and left for boot camp at Fort Benning soon after High School graduation from South High School in Phoenix, AZ.
He was first assigned to the 24th Infantry Division(I think) out of Hawaii. There he became jump qualified and of course expert marksman. His goal was to become an Ranger, an Airborne Ranger! Those dreams were realized and he later was re-assigned to the 82nd, an Airborne Ranger Division.
He was part of the initial assult on Iraq and the March on Baghdad. His only regret was they came in so fast they did not need to parachute in at the airport ahead of groud troops. Jake received comendations for his role as squad leader of an elite scout team attached to HQ division.
After over a year he came home to the states and took a promotion and new position as DI(Drill Instructor) at the Ranger Academy. He qualified for Special Forces training but hurt his ankle and withdrew. As his new chance came up he was asked to become a part of a team deploying for Afghanistan. He took that oportunity and has now paid the ultimate tribute to the country he loved.
He was killed in action on March 12, 2010 as part of a convoy attacked in Afghanistan by terrorist insurgents bent on killing Americans.
My brother and friend died doing what he loved in order for us to all have the freedom to do what we love.
I love you brother, sure am gonna miss you. You are a true American Hero!
Comments
May God Bless you and your family.
It has been very nice to have such nice things said and written about my brother. I have always admired and looked up to my little brother for his ideals. His dedication love for what he did was inspiring. I am so proud of him , and yet so sad that it may be a very long time before I get to embrace him again.
Vic P. Gilliland
CW5, ret.
Alemaster
Anthony G. Martin
The Liberty Sphere
As a Patriot Guard Rider, I will be riding with pegs down for the next week in honor of your brother's service and sacrifice.
May the healing hand of God be upon you and your family as you go through this most sad time.
Sincerely,
Paladin
The 23rd Psalm:
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
Jason
III
I am so very sorry for your loss! Your brother is a TRUE HERO!!! My son just finished up boot camp, and is now deployed in his first unit. It is the kind-eyed, stoic heroes like your dear, precious brother who paved the way for these young soldiers. Words just can't express my gratitude to you, yours, and my sincere sorrow at your loss, sir!
Very Respectfully yours,
A Blue Star Mom who stands PROUDLY with YOU AND YOURS at this time...We love you, and prayers to you, your dearest brother, and your precious family/Phoenix, AZ
Honor the Brave, Remember the Fallen.
Regards,
Albert
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles
The Range Reviews: Tactical
http:/rtyjmisvenhjk.com
I regret that I never met Jacob. I am so sorry that such an awesome young man had to pay highest price for my freedom, I will not forget his sacrifice. I dedicated my first post to him on my troop appreciation site www.greatamericantroops.com.
I had the pleasure of meeting your mom at a family reunion last September...what a lovely person. I hope that we have a chance to meet someday too.
Lo siento mucho..
Tu prima,
Elda Whetten Clevenger
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