| Jason Roper
Taylorsville, UT
Army |  |
55 messages
From Amy Roper,
Taylorsville, UT
Hey Jason -
I am very proud of you - you are our hero. I love and mis you tons! This will all be over soon - thanks for being out there fighting for our freedom! Love ya- Amy
From Judy Wright,
No Ogden, UT
Just remember how many people are praying for you and cheering you all on! You are all missed and appreciated. Be safe and keep a happy heart!
From Pat Shoukry,
New York, NY
Hey Jason,
Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for your bravery and sacrifice in the service of our beloved country. I work just 6 miles from "Ground Zero" in NYC. Being on the "front lines" of the Homefront, we know all too well that freedom does not come free. Guess you can say we've been "through the fire here", but we carry on each day standin tall with heads high because of our awesome US Military; of which you are a part. Because you serve, Americans continue to board airliners with confidence and the people in NYC and DC can live without FEAR! Thanks for giving all of your fellow countrymen the gift that we cherish most....our FREEDOM! May God bless you and all those you love, and return you to them safely and soon. You will remain in my prayers.
With my very best wishes,
Pat
From Jennifer Shane,
Francis, Ut
Greetings from little ol' Francis, Utah! The deer, elk, rabbits, and horses are waiting for you here. Dax, Jen, Zoe, and Bodie are all thinking of you. We know it is hard, but good things will come from this. They always do, when you pay attention. Bless you and keep in touch.
Love, The Shane Gang
From Valerie Anderson,
Tooele, ut
Jason-
You have such a doll for a wife! Thank you for being one of the most selfless men I know and for serving this great Nation! The people of Iraq are going to be better for you having been there! Keep your head down and stay safe! Say hi to my man if you get a chance!
Valerie Anderson
From Vaughn mathews,
manti, ut
Dear Jason. Today Vaughn and I want to celebrate you, a man who's independent yet sensitive to the needs of others, who's strong in his convictions, and who has accepted the things he couldn't change. You are a man who is honest and straightforward,who's always patient and willing to listen to family and friends. We have observed what a calming influence you were, as you prepared to leave your family, to go to Iraq.You have a definite calming presence in a time of real confusion. You have shared kindness and comfort when needed, and a gentle smile when it was needed most. So Jason we celebrate you, a Hero with a gift for caring, who brightens his family's days just by being himself. We feel honored that you are our nephew and friend. You mean very much to us. May God Bless You and your family.
From Danielle Watson,
Provo, UT
Hi Jason! I have been getting to know you and your family through our wonderful Triple Deuce yahoo group. Thank you for being willing to serve our country. I wish you and your family the very best and hope you all come home safely. Go Redlegs!
~Danielle, wife of SPC Randy Watson, SVC Btry, Triple Deuce
From Dory Bayman,
Magna, Ut
Thank you so much for all the sacrifices you are doing for the country and your family.God bless you and your family!!!
From Patti Todd,
Ogden, UT
Hi Jason,
Thanks for the letters you send to the team every week--I love reading them and getting a bit of an idea what is like for you over there.
The weather is great here and I took a couple of days off to finish up the work that needed done in Liberty (finally sold the house) and get some things organized at my new house in Ogden. Now I realize I need at least a week to get things done at home!
Amy said your half-way mark has passed! Yahoo.. we can start counting down! It'll sure be great to get you home!
Patti
From Teresa Lappi,
Tooele, UT
Hi Jason. I just want to send my thanks and love to you. I have gotten to know your wife a bit through the yahoo group. You are very lucky to have her, she is a great lady! You and the great men you serve with are heros to all of us! We love you and pray for you all everyday.
Teresa Lappi, wife of LT Lappi, Headquarters Battery, Triple Deuce
From Jamie Nelson,
Cedar City, UT
Hi Jason! I just want to thank you for being such a great example to me all your life. We pray for you everyday! Stay Safe and hurry home! Love Jamie
From Norm Evenstad,
Sandy, Ut
Jason, hey it's always good to read your summaries from over there. Please know that your efforts and sacrifice is appreciated. It sounds like you're working with a great bunch of folks which I'm sure makes it at least somewhat easier to be away from everything in your life. Before you know it you'll be home and you can look back and be proud of your service to our country and the sacrifices you and your family made during this time. Take Care and see you when you get back..........Norm.
From Annie Mangelson,
Sandy, UT
Thanks for everything you do Jason :)
From Janalee Brinkerhoff,
nonya, bu
Jason,
I am so proud of YOU to "Stand Up" for our freedom as American's. You are a great example to all of us here at home. Our prayers are with you.
Love Janalee and the family
From Florene Mickelson,
Brookings, OR
Jason: You don't know me, but I know your family in Northern Utah. I'm writing to express how very proud we (all Americans who love their country) are of you and all of the brave young men and women who serve our country. We pray for you daily for your safety. God bless all of you who serve. And we pray for your families at home that they will fiind comfort in the knowledge that what you are doing for our country and the people of Iraq is a just cause.
From nancy mcpherson,
sandy, ut
Hi Jason, It is so good to hear that you are half way through and that you are coming home for 2 weeks in January. I'm so proud of you and the service you are giving. I know the Lord will protect you and your little family. I work with a lady whose son is coming home in just a couple of weeks, his name is Chris Whitney. I wish that was you and all those there with you. Take care and just know that you are in my prayers daily.
Love Nancy
From Joel & Shari Cowan,
Nephi, UT
Jason,
We are so proud of you and what you are doing for our country! It's comforting to know that good men like you are doing your part to keep us safe. God bless you and we hope to see you really soon!
Love, Joe, Shari, Karlie, & Taylor Cowan
From Melody Witham,
Eagle Mountain, UT
Hello Jason,
I wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work... My husband is Spc Jason Witham with the 222nd also... You have a sweet wife and lots of supporters back home. God Bless.
Melody
From Sandra Triplett,
Enoch, UT
Hi Jason just want to let you know what a great job you and the rest of the Guys are doing keep your head up and stay safe.Thanks Sandra Triplett wife of 1Lt.Triplett
From Riley Reese,
Columbia, TN
Jason,
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children, to earn the approbation of honest critics; to appreciate beauty; to give of one's self, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--that is to have succeeded. Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Source: The Book of Positive Quotations
I think that we can all breath easier because you have lived and I want to thnak you for that! rileyreese@cpws.net
From Ray Grow,
Murray, Ut
Hi Jason,
Thanks for sending the spider photos this way. They are just in time for Halloween. There ought to be a way to put them to good use. It's good to see your letters and hear about your activities. It is quit a different enviornment than the daily routine of an engineer here at the office. I'm sure you would much rather be involved with the latter but what you are doing is important too. I don't think anyone would disagree that Iraq is a lousy place to be when you have a family at home who needs you and cares about you. The yard looks good, Amy, Jackson and Hayden are doing a good job keeping up on it. You have some good neighbors nearby, Rocky came across the street while we were there and offered to utilize his battery charger. It worked very well. I'm sure Jackson will enjoy starting your truck now, I would have at that age. Keep the letters coming and stay busy. We'll stay busy on this end and try to make the time go by faster. More later, Ray
From Paula Nielson,
Alpine, UT
Hello Jason! I am so proud to tell people about you! My boys remember you every night in their prayers. We are proud of you and appreciate your sacrifice for US! Take care and come home soon!
Love,
Casey, Paula, Cade and Zach Nielson
From Gray Slack,
Cedar City, Ut
ROPE, Just a short note to say all of your fans in Cedar are still thinking of you often. Thank you for service, courage, and your great example. You and your family are in our prayers. Hang in there from the Slack clan...Gray, Connie, Jaycee, Kylie, Sadie, and Shay.
From Jeanne Jewkes,
Cottonwood Heights, Ut
Hi Jason, I enjoy your newsy letters. It is just a little window into what our men and women go through for each of us. Thank you for the sacrifice you and your family are giving for all of us. God bless you and the troops and God bless America. Jeanne
From Lindsey Barker,
Ogden, UT
Hey Jason! I just wanted to say thank you for all that you are doing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :)
From Al Loveland,
Taylorsville, UT
In Alma 60:36 it says, I seek not for homor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country. Jason, like Moroni you too are a hero to those of us here at home. I'm grateful to have served myself, and I pay tribute to you my friend. Thanks for the example you are to all of us. Sincerely Yours.
Al & Jimi Loveland
From Ken Dastrup,
Riverton, Ut
Jason,
Hey! I wanted to add my thanks to all the others who recognize the importance of what you're engaged in. There may be some who are critical of the need to make freedom possible to an oppressed people, but I believe most of us recognize that some one or some nation has a duty to rise up to extend and defend freedom, the most basic of human principles, to those unable to do it for themselves. I am grateful to live in a country with a people willing to make that sacrifice for others. Thanks for all you and the soldiers serving there are doing.
Ken Dastrup
From Karla Little,
Syracuse, ut
Dear Jason, I am a friend of Judy Wright. I'm thankful for this opportunity to thank you for the sacrafices that you and your family are making. You are very brave. I will remember you in all my prayers until you are safely home again. I wish I had something profound to say that could somehow diminish your homesickness and some of the worries you must have. I wish somehow I could bear part of that burden for you. But please know that I do appreciate you and are proud that there are men like you to do this good work. Thank you. Karla Little
From Jessie Barrett,
Murray, UT
Hi Fella,
Thank you Jason from all of us. We're so proud of you and what your doing we're bursting at the seams. Half way! It seems like yesterday that you left us and now "half way" seems like a long time ago. Can't wait to see you when you come home. Amy and the boy's came by for lunch a couple of weeks ago. Boy, are you in for a surprise. They have grown so much. Not only in stature, but maturity. Your baby is adorable. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Know that! We sure do appreciate your weekly e-mails. I've kept every one of them.
We are in a hiring freeze now. Maybe, when you get home some engineering positions will becoming available. I'll let you know what's happening. Ralph is gone (retired). A training position will be the replacement there for a DC/9-11. Niels is acting for now. Kerry Goodrich is acting for Todd. He's a very nice gentleman. You know we have a lot of very nice gentlemen working for NRCS. I wonder how many other agencies can say that. Hope you'll be one of those gentlemen soon.
Take care Jason, for all of us.
Love ya',
Jessie
From Marlee Taylor,
Cumming, GA
Hi Jason. I hope you are safe and sound. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my families prayers and that we appreciate you fighting for not just the people that love you but our whole country.
Love Marlee and all the other Georgia Peaches!
From Jillynne Fullmer,
Cedar City, UT
Hello Jason:
Thanks so much for your service and dedication to our great country. It is men like you who keep our country safe. Keep up the good work! From, Jillynne Fullmer & Girls
From Molly Brenchley,
Provo, UT
Hi Jason-- Thanks for the sacrifices you are making. You are such an example for us all! Whenever students or my drill team girls think they have it rough, I use you as an example to inspire them. I know it works for me! Thanks again!
From chanda blomquist,
St. George, Ut
Jason, just a friendly hello and a huge thank you for serving our country. I have gotten to know Amy a little bit through our yahoo group for 222-families. She is awesome and supports you with all her heart. Take Care and Best Wishes Chanda (wife of Spc. Mike Blomquist, SVC. Btry.)
From Libbey Sharpe,
Ephraim, UT
Jason,
We just wanted to thank you for all you have sacrificed to fight for all of our freedoms! We wish you all the best and pray for you and all your fellow servicemen & women. Have a good day and be safe!
Thanks again,
The Sharpe Family
Mike, Libbey, Makayla, Maloree & Makenna
From Sherry Guevara,
Taylorsville, Ut
Jason,
We are so grateful to get your messages. They give us an honest outlook on what is going on over there. The pictures that we have seen have also given us a sense that there is a beauty over there. We never thought of it as having beauty. Thank you for serving our country. Thanks for helping give those so far away a chance for a good future. TJ says that Hayden is becoming a great chess player. So, even when there is no baseball season now they can play chess. We love hearing from you.
Thanks again for your service,
Troy, Sherry, TJ Guevara (& family)
From LeeAnn Taylor,
Cumming, GA
Hey Jason,
Just wanted to say Thank You & Hello. We pray for you & your family always. I stink at checking e-mail, so I apologize for being so slow. Take care & know that you are loved & appreciated by so many.
Love, LeeAnn & Tod Taylor Family
From Amber Willden,
Beaver, Ut
Jason I just wanted to thank you for your service. You have a great wife and you and your family are in our prayers. Take care. Amber wife of SGT Matt Willden SVC Btry
From Libby Abraham,
Richfield, UT
Jason,
Has anyone ever told you your wife is a wonderful woman? You are a true hero, sacraficing all those precious moments with your family, to serve your country. I am praying for all you brave men and women!! Stay safe and come home to that cute family of yours.--Libby Abraham wife of Spc. Abraham Alpha Battery.
From Leslie Moss,
Salt Lake City, UT
Thank you for all that you do, be safe and come home to your beautiful wife and kids soon! I'm the wife of Sgt Joe Moss who is also with the 222. I can't wait for all of you to be home! Good luck with everything!
From Ashley Blackham,
Monroe, UT
Jason,
Just wanted to let you know how proud we are of all of you. Can't wait till you all come home safe. You are all heroes!~
Ashley(wife of Sgt. Nickolas Blackham Svc Btry)
From Barbara Cowan,
Nephi, Ut
Hi Jason, I wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you during this Christmas time and hoping and praying for your safety, We love you!
We can't wait to see you and know that you are with your sweet family. Merry Christmas and God bless you and all troops who are sacrificing for us.
Thank you Jason. God be with you. With all our love, Barbara and Jamie Cowan
From LeeAnn Taylor,
Cumming, GA
Hi Jason,
Just saw all the fun (& sad) pictures from your trip home. I cried, I smiled, I laughed. I'm sure you've done the same.
I wish I had something really profound to say to you, but I don't. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you & your amazing family.
Thanks for all your sacrifice & service.
Love always,
LeeAnn Taylor & family (Georgia)
From susan stillion,
N Logan, UT
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Dear Jason
We will be so happy to see you
Soon. I hope
From Sandra Mangelson,
Levan, UT
Hi Jason,
Just a note to let you know how proud we are of you and for you sacrifice for the freedom of the Iraqi people. Be strong and safe. We miss you and are counting the days until you return to civilian life. You are in our daily prayers. Love Paul and Sandra
From Judy Wright,
No Ogden, UT
Dear Jason, You are our hero in so many ways and you deserve a hero's birthday celebration. But since you are so far from us we still want you to know how important and special you are. We want to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and our promise to pray daily for you and for all those who serve there with you. You know the power of prayer and we know the faith you have and the strength you have to get through this difficult time in your life. We will all learn from you and the "can do" attitude you have and instill in your family. We do appreciate and admire you and your service to all of us. Thank you just doesn't seem adequate, but we do thank you and love you for all you do. We will have to postpone the "Birthday party" until you get back home...but then we will celebrate and give thanks properly.
Please take care. Keep a happy heart and that chin held high and we'll do our part here at home. Love ya lots, Judy and Morris
From lisa blackett,
nephi, ut
JASON!! We thank you for your service to our country. We miss you and we keep you and your family in our prayers each day. Your birthday is coming up on the 23rd so we wanted to wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY--we hope you can make the most of the day!! Know we will be thinking of you. Love and Best Birthday wishes!! Lisa, Morris, Brady, Tenille, Cooper, Marci, Savanah,Shane
From LeeAnn Taylor,
Cumming, GA
Hey Jason!
Just wanted to wish you an upcoming HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We're all thinking about you here in Georgia. (Tod's also celebrating a birthday this month. Bet you aren't turning 40 like he is!)
Best wishes always.
Love, The Taylor Family
From Amy Roper,
Taylorsville, UT
Hey Birthday Boy! We just thought we would leave a message on your tribute page to wish you Happy Birthday Wishes! We hope it is the best it can be while you are away! We love you tons and miss you even more! It won't be long before you are home and we will be celebrating another birthday! Thanks for what you are doing for America!
WE LOVE YOU!
Love, Amy & boys
From Jeanne Jewkes,
Cottonwood Heights, Ut
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON. It occured to me that you might be a day ahead of us, so maybe this should be a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It is a beautiful day here. Blue sky, snow covered ground. Praying for your safe return soon to enjoy the wonderful place with live. I see Amy once in a while when I go to sub at Vista. I was in Jackson's class. Wow, he is getting tall. I do enjoy reading your e-mails. I hope someone made a birthday cake for you,but I guess it probably didn't happen. You are thought of often and I pray for you safety and all of the troops. God bless, Love Jeanne
From Mark Hamilton,
Salt Lake City, Ut
Hi Jason,
Linda and I just wanted to wish you a belated birthday wish. I saw Keighton and Hayden yesterday and they look so handsome. A chip off the ol' block. Thanks for your service and I wish you God's blessings to be with you. You and your family are very special. Thanks for sharing your children with us. Love Mark and Linda Hamilton
From Blackett Marci,
Nephi, ut
Hello Jason! I am sorry for missing your actual birthday, so Happy Belated Birthday! I hardly ever check my email, so I guess I better start so I am in the loop! My prayers are always with you and I am so proud of you as well as your family! You are all such strong people and I admire you very much! Keep smiling! Love ya lots! Marci and Savanah
From Janalee Brinkerhoff,
nonya, bu
Hey Jason,
THANKS for the weekly e-mail. I have been reading your BLOG of your school children visit. I am so glad that you got to witness the children. Keep up the great work. I am very proud of you and your accomplishments! Love Janalee
From courtnie williams,
south jordan, ut
Jason, I just wanted to let you know me and all of my friends are praying for you here at my school( American Heritage Of South Jordan) You may know that we lost in Vegas but we all had a good time hope to see you soon Courtnie! ( Connor's Sister)
From Amy Roper,
Taylorsville, UT
Hey dear - We are almost through all this - it won't be long and you will be home! I am so proud of you and cannot wait for you to be home! I love you tons and can't wait for you to return so we can move on with our lives! You are the best - I miss you so much!
~Amy
From Dan Ahlstrom,
Taylorsville, UT
Hey Jason,
Sorry I just found this site or I would have been leaving messages before now. It sounds like your coming home soon. I just wanted to let you know how proud of you we are and how how much respect I have for you and all the other troops over there. It is worth it, all though i'm sure at times it doesn't seem like it. Well, be safe and keep your head down and we'll see you when you get back. Thanks for all you do, it is appreciated!!!
Dan
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