Memorial Service was 21Oct06, Sunrise Community Church, Santee CA
| Salute to Patriot Joseph Perry | |
There are no moments in life worse then when a foreign strife takes away a loved one of ours. Remembrance must be more than flowers. Like many young adults, Joseph Perry found deciding what life to lead scary, but the national need settled his mind. From 9/11 he was a sure patriotic kind. Despite skill with music and DJ work he discovered a duty he could not shirk to serve his country, his beloved nation. To that end he enlisted with elation. From San Diego, he went to Leavenworth to get and give his training strong girth. As a military police officer he worked... grew out of any frivolities that lurked. To his duties he applied himself direct, so his youthful indecision could correct. Successful, never regretting enlistment, he became a new patriot, heaven sent. His sacrifices, and dutiful endurance, for bravery gave more than one chance. A Bronze Star, for saving his squad, and a Purple Heart, none thought odd. He deserved even better, and stayed... duty being stronger than being afraid. He felt alive, and in a worthwhile task. In the glory of which we should all bask. Training Iraqi police officers their job, to turn them professional from the mob, gave Joseph Perry a deep satisfaction. To history, there must be no detraction. We grieve for his mother, brothers, all... especially because his was a mean fall. Cowardly, afar, a sniper took his life. And to our hearts it feels like a knife. |
The country needs more like Joe Perry. Such responsibility no man can carry without the sure support of us all. Joe Perry, even in death, stands tall. We acclaim and praise his life and name, hopefully to give all such some fame, for sacrifice and duty are priceless. Pride in our servicemen we must confess. For his fiance Christina, who waited, we sorrow she should be so cruelly fated. With his mother Kirsten, and Aunt Karin, we grieve he should suffer a foul sin. For brothers Tyler and Devin we feel hope they will upon their hearts seal pride for what their brother became. For his parents we have nothing more than to express what we have in store for those who strengthen our belief that from sorrow there may be no relief but within our hearts there is strength to cherish forever, time without length, those who protect and defend us abroad. Joe was a good man and true Patriot. ---------------------------- Joseph W. Perry, Age 23 Killed in Action in Baghdad 2Oct06 21st Military Police Company, 16th Military Police Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps United States Army
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Press /Internet Coverage (and Official Notices) regarding Joseph Perry
White Horse Forums 3Oct06 : "Please pray for Joe Perry's family ..."
U.S. Department of Defense 4Oct06 : "DoD Identifies Army Casualty... Sgt. Joseph W. Perry"
Global Security Org 4Oct06 : "DoD Identifies Army Casualty... Sgt. Joseph W. Perry"
San Diego Union
Tribune 5Oct06 : "9/11
inspired man to serve his country"
(repeated at
Iraq
Pig Sty)
Spread The Word Iraq-nam 5Oct06 : "Joseph Perry slain by sniper"
Fayetteville Online 6Oct06 : "Last roll call for a friend"
Legacy (.com)
Guestbook (Ongoing ; Dozens of Postings;; Well Worth Reading) :
"Guest
Book for Sgt. Joseph W. Perry" (&
pg.2)
The Washington Post : "Sgt Joseph Perry"
Record Net (Stockton, CA) 6Oct06 : "Ripon High instructor's son dies in Iraq"
Patriot Guard Riders Forum (Ongoing; Many Postings) : "SGT Joseph W. Perry, 23, of Alpine, CA"
Iraq War Heroes : "Joseph W Perry"
Yahoo News : "Sgt. Joseph W. Perry" & "U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 2,736"
Drudge Retort, 6Oct-ongoing (Mentioned) : "Some Gave All: U.S Military Casualties"
Military Connection : "Indirect Fire Claims Four Soldiers; DoD Identifies Previous Casualties"
TownHall (.com) : "U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq"
Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville News : "Fort Bragg-Based Soldier Killed In Iraq"
News & Observer (via Associated Press) : "Fort Bragg soldier dies in Iraq combat"
U.S. Politics Online (Mention Among List): "The Iraq Page, RIP soldiers"
Military Chapel (Mention Among List): "A Man is not Dead until he is Forgotten..."
Cryptome Forum (Mention Among List) : "Soldier Sgt. Joseph W. Perry, 23, of Alpine, Calif"
Los Angeles Times, 8Oct06 (Paragraph Mention) : "MILITARY DEATHS : Other deaths"
Chicago Tribune (Mention) : "School honors friends, together in life, death"
Dallas News 13Oct06 (Paragraph Mention) : "Military personnel killed in Iraq war"
Defend America 6Oct06 : "Officials Identify Casualties"
Stories in America
(Paragraph Mention with Photo) :
"Troops Will
Continue to Die in Iraq Until at Least 2010"
American Heroes' Memorial, 17Oct06 (permanent link) : "American Heroes' Memorial"
CNN : War In Iraq (Paragraph Mention) :: "Forces: U.S. & Coalition/Casualties"
Pass The Brass 10Oct06 (with Postings) : "In Memoriam"
The Ripon Record : Perry’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with V for Valor Device, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Driver/Mechanic Badge. :: "Sgt. Joseph Perry, son of RHS JROTC Instructor Sgt. Butch Perry, killed in action in Iraq"
USA Today (Mention Among List) : "US Casualties October 2006"
Orange County Register : "Soldier from Alpine, Calif, killed in Iraq"
[Still finding new
materials; Updates every day until Memorial Service;
submissions for listings of other related materials to [here]
friend of family, please]
Various Emails re our "Salute to Patriot Joseph Perry"
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Joseph Perry will not be
forgotten. |
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