Listed below are a number or articles regarding the death of Spc. Sgt. Jake Herring. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, many of whom we've come to know through their contributions to this site.
We'll add other articles to this entry as we find them.
"Kirkland soldier killed in Iraq" - Seattle P-I
"Kirkland man dies in Iraq ambush" - Seattle Times
"Kirkland soldier killed in Iraq" - King County Journal
"Stryker brigade soldier dies of second war wound in Iraq" - Associated Press
'I Didn't Lose A Friend, I Lost A Brother' - KOMO News
"Stryker Brigade Soldier Dies Of Second War Wound In Iraq" - KIRO News
"Task Force Olympia Soldier Dies from Injuries Following Grenade Attack" - Official press release from Task force Olympia
"DoD Identifies Army Casualty" - Official press release from the Pentagon
Comments For "Sgt. Jacob Herring":
Jake was my best friend in US best friend in the Army...
i feel REALLLLLLY bad this happened...
i have no words for this.. it has hit home now for me.
all i ever herd from my buddy was how good of a friend he was,, and the greatest guy..
Posted by: sfagan | April 29, 2004 3:55 PM
My husband just called me and told me Jacob was a good friend to his buddy. This really hits home and I hope is family and friends recover from such a great loss.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 30, 2004 10:31 AM
My son Bryan was with Jake when this tragedy happened. The hurt and pain in his voice when he called me really hit home. My prayers are with Jake's family. Lets hope and pray this war is over soon.
Posted by: Bruce | April 30, 2004 11:18 AM
Jake will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family and for all the soldiers still in Iraq. His death has made the war in Iraq real, and I pray that our troops come home soon so that no one else has to experience the loss of a loved one. Jake, you will forever be in our hearts.
Posted by: anonymous | April 30, 2004 11:49 AM
Jake was such an awesome guy. He always went into a job weather it was school, football or anything else full heartedly. I had the privalege of knowing Jake and sharing a few classes back in highschool with him. This is such a tragedy and very sad.
Jake I miss you so much. You are my hero. Thank you for your bravery so that we could be free!
~ME~
Posted by: LW2001 | May 1, 2004 8:51 PM
Words cannot begin to tell how much Jake will be missed. I have known him since the day he was born.
My heart breaks for his family. I have a son in the Marine Corps stationed in Iraq, and my daily prayers are with all of our brave men and women who serve with the pride Jake did.
Jake you will live on in our hearts forever.
Posted by: Barb | May 2, 2004 7:40 PM
Jake, you will be missed by us, the reapers, your fellow brothers in arms. We will always continue to remember you and bring the fight to these people. Most people dont know how great it is to know you and the few of us that did had a great time at that. With all do respect, Sgt. Jacob Herring, Rest In Peace.
Posted by: crash | May 9, 2004 10:47 AM
Jake was a great soldier that will be missed by all in the ROCK. We will keep his family in or minds and his memory alive with all of us. It is a sad time to see one that we know go down even though we knew it could happen to any of us. You will be missed jake.
Posted by: guest | May 19, 2004 3:12 AM
How deeply he will be missed by many, especially his mother and family. What a wonderful young man he was. He is my HERO and my sons hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family especially this Memorial Day Weekend. We love you Susan.
Posted by: Nancy Breinig | May 29, 2004 5:28 PM
I cant believe its been 4 years since this tragedy. I'll never forget you. I went to highschool with Jake, and he will always be rememebered. Love you
Posted by: k | May 26, 2008 3:22 PM