Stryker Brigade News

My thoughts are with you. May God bless you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of
SPC Jon M. Schoolcraft. We know the pain you are experiencing as we just lost our nephew, SFC Matthew Pionk on January 9, 2008. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our country has truly lost great heroes.
Proud Stryker Aunt,
Laurie

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Jon M Schoolcraft III. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

My son, also with the 2-25, deployed at the same time. My thoughts are with his family and I grieve at his loss.

1-21parent

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to you. May God be your strength until you meet again. Our son deployed with your hero and is with the 2/25`s 1-14 in Taji.

Our sympathies and prayers will always be with you.
Our son was with the 1-27th from dec. 05 until last summer, when he was transfered to the 2-14 Cav. He also deployed in Dec. 07, and is in Taji...

Our hearts and prayers goes out to the loved ones of Spc. Jon M. Schoolcraft, III. My husband is currently deployed to Iraq and is in 1/27 stryker brigade. I hope and pray that everyone makes it back home safe.

To the Family and Loved Ones of SPC Jon M. Schoolcraft III: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom"......Abraham Lincoln

It is with the deepest sadness that I extend my sympathy to you upon the loss of your Hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom for the people of Iraq, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. Jon's heroism will not be forgotten, and you will be remembered in my prayers. Proud Father of a G Co Stryker, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. gdb626@hotmail.com

All across the State of Hawaii , United States flags are flying at half mast for Spc. Scholcraft today , Tuesday Jan. 22 , 2008 . It is really something to see .
I am so thankful and proud that his sacrifice is being honored in such a way . They deserve no less.

I am heart sickened.. my son was also deployed with yours. "... to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom"... know that he will for as long as his battle buddies live; he will not be forgotten.

I am sorry; truly sorry for your loss.

My prayers are with the Schoolcraft family and friends. May God give you the strength needed during this time. Jon was a true American hero and he will not be forgotten.

Grandmother of a Woman Marine

My heartfelt condolences go out to Sgt. Schoolcraft's wife and family. My son is in Mike's platoon and was there that day with your brave soldier, so you've all been in my thoughts and prayers this past week. May you all be blessed with the comfort and strength needed to get through these days, weeks, and months ahead.
~shm

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of SPC Jon M. Schoolcraft, III. We share in your grief as we also lost our beloved hero, Sgt Christopher Sanders, January 9th, 2008. It is a pain we all hope to never experience. Our children will forever be American Heroes and we will never let their sacrifices be forgotten. With shared grief, Kelly and Marie Sanders

One more family weeps with a sorrow that knows no limit, and one more brigade knows the pain of a lost brother. Our deepest and most sincere prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow soldiers of SPT Jon M Schoolcraft. You do not tread this Valley of Death alone. Your entire Stryker family mourns with you, and will remember the sacrifice that was made in our name. SPC Schoolcraft will remain a HERO in our hearts for a lifetime. We thank him for his service and for the gift of his life that we might live in freedom.

To the Family of SPC Jon M Schoolcraft,

Words cannot come close to the saddness we feel for your family at this time of your grief. It brings back to mind our loss of three years. We feel a closeness to 2nd Brigade as many of our dear friends are stationed there. Our prayers for you and your family are that Our Lord embrace you with his love and grace in your time of sorrow. We know all too well the journey that you have embarked upon. Please know that your hero is a true Patriot and will NEVER be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and Jon's Comrades in Arms that must now carry on without his presence but with only his memory. Take comfort from those that surround you in your time of need. "Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be consoled."

Norma and Jorshua Melo, widow and son of SSG Julian S. Melo, KIA 21 Dec 2004, Mosul, Iraq.

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jon M. Schoolcraft. Your loss as well as the loss to our nation is deep and painful. Jon's heroics should be an inspiration to us all and to future generations. That inspiration may be of little comfort now but his ultimate sacrifice was not in vain. We must always honor his memory. Thank you Jon for your service and your sacrifice. With respect from the father of another soldier in the 2-14 Cav Stryker Brigade Combat Team

my son and brother both deployed with your son. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

My prayers are with the Schoolcraft family and friends. My cousin, also with the 2-25 deployed at the same time. He was two vehicles behind when it happened. I am truly sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you all. God Bless.

My prayers for your family is endless. My husband is also in Iraq and met your son only once, but he remembered him fondly. Please know your son is an inspiration to all of us and he will be extremely missed.