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"She
did not seek a lot of attention," said Peter Sack, the former Swampscott
High principal. "She got a lot of attention because she was that good; she
was that outstanding."
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updated 06/04/07
What did others think About Capt.
Jen?
"She basically flies a sky ambulance...at the end of her 3rd tour..."
"Unlike me, Jennifer was not a wimp, and was kind of a rebel..."
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updated 06/04/07
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"He
liked flying in private planes, playing baseball and football and hitting the
local ski slopes..
hated fishing, but loved skiing and snowboarding, and as
a kid was always walking around with a mitt on his hand,"
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What did others think about Jared?
"You inspire me to live my life as a better person, and you push me to reach my goals with all my
might, because that is exactly what you did. You really lived."
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updated 06/04/07
...View Jared's Photo Page
...View Highway Ceremony Photos
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Letters
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great word for Jared is considerate..."
"...we all miss him
so so so much..."
02/27/07
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"He
is remembered by the people who knew Travis best, remembering him for being the
life of the party, a man dancing to music and just having fun."
What did others think About Sgt. Travis?
"He has his own wings now.."
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"Not only had James Tijerina
found a career in the Marines, but it also enabled him to meet the woman who would
become his wife, Clowie."
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Updated 06/22/07
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"Before
leaving for Iraq, Minjares told his brother that if anything happened to him,
his children should know he served so they could grow up without fear in a free
country."
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"And
there he was in Iraq. Most people would not stop on the street to help he would
always stop and help somebody."
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"Ruiz
had a talent for dancing..."Michael Jackson-like," He did it to make
people laugh, but he was also very good at it."
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"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering
if they made a difference
in the world.
The Marines don't have that problem."
Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985
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In the days immediately following the downing of Captain Harris’s helicopter, the Harris family established a scholarship program in |
her name to continue her legacy of serving others.
04/03/08 |
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Actor Kevyn Major Howard, "Rafterman" in the film Full Metal Jacket converted his classic Chevy Nova drag race cars into mobile memorials for the fallen Marines in Iraq. |
The names of all the fallen Marines are proudly displayed on the flagship car. Fueled By The Fallen is a non-profit organization developed to pay tribute to the United States service members who lost their lives fighting for the freedom of others. SSgt. Jessica Pfister is seen in the movie along with names of our fallen Foxes on the car.
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Honoring Landaker |
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Big Bear High School student, Kriss Proctor wears number 15 in honor of his hero 1st.Lt. Jared Landaker.
1/30/08 |
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Swampscott USMC League is renamed for Jennifer Harris |
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In an unprecedented move, the North Shore Marine Corps League Detachment 871 is changing its name to honor a hometown
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hero killed in Iraq, Capt. Jennifer Harris. Includes Photo Gallery
10/22/07 |
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1,000 people join in Run for Freedom |
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The 49-year-old Apple Valley man never knew Jared Landaker, the Marine helicopter pilot from Big Bear City who was killed in Iraq on |
Feb. 27, but Brisky participated in a 10K run in Landaker's honor Saturday for two reasons: He loves to run and he wanted to show his support for America's fallen heroes.
10/08/07 |
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It’s been seven, almost eight months, since Big Bear Valley was rocked with the news of Jared Landaker’s death in Iraq. |
His spirit, smile and giving nature touched this community, and those qualities live on.
09/28/07 |
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"On the surface, he was a very happy-go-lucky guy. But he was very aware of how people were feeling around him," said his uncle, Blaine Hulse of Pasco.
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On September 29, 2007, The Landaker Family, with the help of Walters Events, will hold the 1 st Annual, Seven Stars Foundation, 1 st Lt. Jared Landaker, Run For Freedom, to honor local fallen hero |
Jared Landaker.
08/23/07 |
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Family plans nonprofit for 7 war dead |
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Relatives of Jared Landaker, a Marine from here who died in a fiery helicopter crash in February in Iraq, are turning their grief into action.
07/05/07 |
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Somber Milestone |
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Throughout her accomplished Naval Academy and Marine Corps career, Capt. Jennifer J. Harris never attracted special attention for being a woman.
07/04/07 |
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Memorial Day Honored |
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Harding Middle School student Sydney honored her adopted Purple Fox, Sgt. Travis Pfister by placing flowers on the bench dedicated to him on Memorial Day, 2007. |
05/30/07 |
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Capt. Jennifer Harris Square dedicated |
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“Jennifer Harris reflected four words,” said the Rev. Dean Pedersen on Memorial Day. “Those words are vision, empathy, grace and gratitude.”
05/29/07 |
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Marine Killed on Final Flight
Jared Landaker became a Marine "the day he was born."
Memorial for fallen Marine
Travis Pfister was one of five Marines...
05/26/07
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Jared Landaker’s unit came by to say hello May 14. They didn’t drop in, but flew by letting Jared’s family and |
friends know he’s not forgotten.
05/21/07 |
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Parents of Marine killed in Iraq hit the road |
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During conversations with his dad, 1st Lt. Jared Landaker told him he wanted to buy a new Harley-Davidson Heritage motorcycle when he got home from Iraq and ride with his father |
in an annual cross-country pilgrimage to honor veterans.
05/19/07 |
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April 8, Jared Landaker |
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"Long before Marine 1st Lt. Jared Michael-Vincent Landaker flew a CH-46 helicopter over Iraq rescuing the wounded, he was "flying" off the top of the family's home.." |
04/09/07 |
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Campus honors fallen troops |
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Friends and family members of Landaker remembered J-Rod, as he was known affectionately, as a friendly, outgoing man of strong conviction. |
05/17/05 |
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Bears pay tribute to Jared |
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Jared had a reputation for being a gutsy athlete who had a little bit of the dare devil inside his soul...
04/13/07 |
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The Few and Proud can be Female |
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"..take the case of Marine Capt. Jennifer Jean Harris, a top-ranked scholar-athlete in the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2000. Capt. Harris, an aviator, died when the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter she was |
piloting went down.."
04/11/07 |
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Salute to the fallen from Marine Air Group 39 |
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SSgt. Jessica Pfister has a new spot to visit when she takes a break from her duties in maintenance administration for |
Marine Aircraft Group 39 to spend some time alone in quiet reflection.
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03/29/07 |
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Camp Pendleton Remembers |
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“This is exactly what the Marines would
have wanted, their families being out |
here for them,” said Lt. Col. Sean C. Killeen, 41, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, known as “The Purple Foxes.”
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1st LT Matthew Jackson shares his photos of long time friend, Jared.
03/10/07 |
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Shipmate Remembers |
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"..when Jen was not around for whatever reason things seemed to move forward but on a slant at our squadron."
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03/29/07 |
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Marine's Solemn Return |
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"On his way back, he saw the return of a Marine's body from Iraq to California...it was a very moving experience that prompted him to write the following ...
03/07/07 |
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Sgt Travis Pfister Photos |
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New photos of Travis and friends in Hawaii. What an appropriate honor for this Marine showing his 'fun' side.
02/28/07 |
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Three adopted Marines, Sgt. Travis Pfister, Lcpl Joseph Glass, and Lcpl Anthony Smith have been followed by |
Harding Middle School Leadership Kids. You don't want to miss this story!
02/26/07 |
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Kathryn Tijerina, J.R.'s cousin shares some touching photos of Purple Fox James Tijerina.
06/22/07 |
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Swampscott honors Marine pilot |
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At the intersection of Essex Street and Stetson Avenue, hundreds of residents gathered quietly to observe the life and the sacrifice of Marine Captain Jennifer J. Harris. |
06/01/07 |
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Veteran Supporters Pleased |
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Wife of fallen Marine Sergeant Travis Pfister said she's blown away by the amount of support the state provides for the |
military and their families.
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05/17/05 |
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Harding Honors Marine |
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Gone but not forgotten -- these words will forever mark the sentiments of students touched by a Marine from Washington state.
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Sgt Travis Pfister was adopted by students of Harding Middle School....
05/14/07
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Harding Memorial For Pfister |
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May 12th the students of Harding Middle School dedicated a memorial bench in honor of Sgt. Pfister. Share in the day's events as the young people honor thier Purple Fox. |
Photos and stories will touch your heart.
05/17/05 |
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Jane Wilch, age 16 wrote a special poem for the fallen Purple Foxes. It was presented at the Harding Middle School dedication of Sgt. Pfister.
You don't want to miss this tender tribute to all Purple Foxes |
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05/17/05 |
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Annapolis Remembers |
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"I had the pleasure of being her friend and confidant," Ms. Sanpere recalled. She said her family "hit the jackpot when we got Jennifer.She was funny, generous, adventurous and, most important, she loved being a Marine."
04/03/07 |
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"For them, the MySpace profile has become the virtual equivalent of the boots, rifle and helmet of a military memorial ceremony, their words the electronic form of a small memento left at a gravesite."
04/04/07 |
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The parents of U.S. Marine Capt. Jennifer Harris of Swampscott could not attend her memorial service Monday at Camp Pendleton in California, so the service was brought to them.
03/20/07 |
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A granite monument bearing 88 names, |
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Her husband, Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron White with Marine Aircraft Group 39, was killed in a helicopter crash May 19, 2003, about 20 miles southwest of Baghdad in an accident...
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