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Jason, I was thinking about you today... about your sacrifice and that of your family. So many people love you and miss you, but we will all meet again someday. Know that your memory lives.

The Grant Family has not forgotten your sacrifice. You are in our prayers especially this Memorial Day.

Happy Birthday Brother! I love you and miss you every day.

Jason, I miss you so much, especially today! Happy Birthday!
I think about you all the time. Carter is learning all about his "Uncle Jason" and he's beginning to ask questions about you. I know you are in Heaven watching over us still; you always protected me! I love you so much! Have a great birthday in Heaven!

Blue skys forever my friend!!!

One of my favorite Alan Parsons songs from the record "On Air"

"A boy flies for freedom
But dies for the peace
In the clouds, he waits for an answer
But there's no release

It's strange here without you
And it's so hard to see
So brother up in heaven
Please wait up for me

Oh brother up in heaven
Please wait up for me

I still see his shadow
His laugh lingers on
When i dream, we're all back together
When i wake, he's gone
It's strange here without you
This was not meant to be
So brother up in heaven
Please wait up for me

And though we try to change the world
A flower when it's cut will surely die
So why do men with so much hate
Destroy what they cannot create
While we all stand by

We will look back in anger
But you helped us to see
So brother up in heaven
Please wait up for me

Oh brother up in heaven
Please wait up for me"

Checklist Complete.
Sherpa Out!!

Had a dream about you and just wanted to let you know that we all miss you a lot and you are always in our thoughts! Michelle

Happy New Year Brother! Just sitting here thiking about you! I miss you!

Merry Christmas Brother!

Love,
Curt

MESSAGES BELOW THIS TIME STAMP WERE IMPORTED FROM FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL 19DEC2007.

Love you my brother, I'm on my way back to Moody from Kirtland, there was no where else I would want to go. This is where we belong! Two's in, light's out"
Mario (El Guapo) of Kirtland AFB

"To the Hicks Family,
I was stationed with him while he was deployed during OEF. Being medical personel it was hard for me to know that I could not help him or the others onboard that day. The memory of knowing that they were never coming back haunts me to this day. You were all brave and to Jason... I know you will always be looking down all of the other PJ's after you. God Bless the Hicks family."
"Princess" of Texas

May 28, 2007
Dear Jason, I was honored with being the speaker for the Chesterfield County Memorial Day Service today. When I was asked to speak, I was asked to speak about you. That was so easy and yet so hard. I spoke about your pre-military life and your military life. Curt, Janet, Landon & Lance were there to honor you. Scott had to work. Last week-end Curt & I attended a service for our Fallen Heroes in Washington, DC. Love and miss you, Mom"
Theresa S. Hicks of Jefferson, SC

"May 28, 2007 (Memorial Day)
To the family of Jason Hicks. Jason gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"Jason,
Monday, May 28, our nation, your nation, will honor our fallen hero’s. You are one of them and I will honor you. Thank you for your service. We have the watch now. God bless you.
Matt Holloway
“That others may live”"
matt holloway of albuquerque, nm

"Today is Your birthday and I know your having a party in heaven. You had my back when we use to fight fires and run ambulance calls in high school. You are still my best friend even though you are gone. May you rest in peace. My HERO who gave all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
JASON HAIGLER of PAGELAND S.C.

"Jason, I never met you but I did serve with your Uncle Mendel Sullivan in Vietnam.I travel to Washington D.C. every Veterans Day and have visited your gravesite since 2003 at Arlington National Cemetery. Some years I seem to be one step behind your brother!! I just want to thank you from this great nation of ours for your sacrifice. Jason you will never be forgotten, Peace and God Bless"
Paul Raymond of Waltham, MA, USA

"Jason,
I have thought about you alot lately, and Yvonne told me about this site. You were such a wonderful man and always made me laugh! I am so grateful that I was fortunate enough to have know you, and we all truely miss you! God bless you and your family! Love Michelle"
Michelle of Pensacola, Fl

"Dear Hicks family,
My son serves with the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base. I feel deeply your loss but am so very grateful for your son's service and sacrifice.

God bless you in 2007 with peace and comfort"
Rev. Douglas K. Batchelder of Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

"MERRY CHRISTMAS, SON.
LOVE YOU,
MOM"
Theresa HIcks of Jefferson, SC

"To the family of:Jason Hicks I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"

"To the Hicks Family,

In November of this year I will be speaking at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV; as a living historian of Theodore Roosevelt. There will be time to visit at Arlington and pay my respects to Jason, as well as to the several members of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Regiment ("Rough Rider" Captains O'Neill & Capron among others) who are buried there. Surely no man so fortunate as I to spend a few moments in such company as these many heroes. It will be an remarkable honor & privilege for me to visit these hallowed grounds."
C.N. 'Case' Hicks of Lakewood, CO

"Hicks Family,
I knew Jason back in 2001 when we were all going through flight enginner training for months. Your husband, son and father helped some of us guys out to make sure we made it through. With out his help and friendship we couldn't have done it. He was a great guy and always seemed to have a smile. Just know he will never be forgotten...you can count on that.
SSgt Bruce Kamer"
SSgt Bruce Kamer of Denver, CO

"Jay,

Well Bro, it’s been over three years now. Sometimes it seems like last week, others it seems like another lifetime. I think of you every day, and talk to you most. You could sometimes do a better job of answering back! I miss so many things we used to do, and so many things about you. Most of all though I think I miss being able to pick up the phone and call you. I miss your voice and our conversations often, but especially on those crappy days like today, when nothing goes right and I just really need to talk to someone that will help me think things through, and someone who’s always in my corner, I miss you most. You were that person for me. You are my “little” brother, but I depended on you so much, and miss you so much. You remain my best friend. You make me a stronger person. I’m so proud of you buddy!

Love,
Curt"
Curt of Charlotte, NC

"The love that surrounded Jason was always obvious as was his passion for life. May God bless those who loved him with happy memories this Memorial Day and the strength to carry on. I'm sure he's watching over you."
Maj Cheryl Schramm of St Petersburg, FL

"I was on my second tour in Afghanistan when this incident happened.I had just gotten back from an outpost.I knew something was going and that something serious happened.When it was announced that the aircraft had gone down and that all passengers aboard were killed. Just shook the whole base(bagram). It didnt matter what you're rank was or what branch of service you served it was a tragedy to everyone.The day of the memorial I will never forget.When they carried the caskets down the middle of the flightline and we saluted them prior to be loaded onto the aircraft I remember hearing so many people crying especially when the reveille was played.I didn't know Jason or the others at all, but it was very disturbing and affective.That whole day was dreary and lifeless.To all the family members of these soldiers my heart goes out to you and they will not be forgotten.Stay strong and always remember that though they maybe gone their spirit exists.
82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION
82ND AVIATION BDE
FORT BRAGG NC "AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY"!"
ANONYMOUS of MINNEAPOLIS MN

"Jay,
There are not many days I don't think of you. You remain in my heart always. I am happy that our paths crossed and I am grateful for the time we spent together. Still today, I can't believe you are gone. I wish I could see your sweet smile again. I miss you so much."
Mel of Memphis

"To the Family of Jason,
I knew Jason for most of our teenage years. He and I were always the best of friends. For some reason I catch myself thinking of our conversations about the futures we thought we had planned. The day I heard he was gone was on my birthday and it took a little piece of my heart. I could not even put myself in your shoes Chrisy.
To everyone just keep God in your heart and life and I know Jason will be welcoming us through the Gates of Heaven one day. With all my sympathy"
Brandy Murphy-Catoe of Lnacaster S.C.

"To the Hicks Family,
You don't know me, but I was stationed with Jason at the 41st RQS as a Crew Chief. He was one of the first people I met when I got there. He was a great man, and friend. He will be forever missed. Godspeed Jason, til we meet again......."
Billy Cope, SSgt, of Nellis AFB, Nevada

"Jason,
I would like to say thank you to you and your fellow crewmembers for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy."
Mike Casey of El Paso, Texas

"Jason,

All of us, as a nation, are indebted to your gallantry, for your courage, for your noble sacrifice. Your memory will be held in reverence. As family by last name in Colorado, we are honored even if only related distantly. To your family, may the peace of Providence be every with all of you."
Case Hicks of Lakewood, CO

"Jay Bird, you and your family are always in our hearts and prayers! We had alot of good times together. You are still a Crew Dawg in my book!

Miss Hicks, I don't know if you remember me, but I came up with Jason one time right before he went to Iceland. He then went with me down to Sumter to visit my brother. Anyways, your son was a great man and friend to alot of people. I miss him alot, and he will always be with me forever!"
Kevin Pizzino of Valdosta, Ga

"Jason, I'm so sorry that chris and i couldn't make it to your funneral. I still remember you yelling at me and nycole across the dorms back in 1997. We will always remember they way you just made everybody around you smile. If it wasn't for you chris and I would probably not be together. We love and miss you greatly."
yvonne of valdosta, ga

"Jason, I have just returned from Arlington National Cemetery on this the second anniversary of that fatal crash that changed our lives forever. I am trying to focus on the positive things in life and live life to its fullest, as you would have us to do. Some days are harder than others, but I keep thinking of your smile, twinkling blue eyes and your LOVE OF LIFE! You loved each day and lived each day to the fullest, and for that I am so thankful. You lived a life time in your short live of almost 26 years. I will always love and miss you."
Love, Mom of Jefferson, S. C.

"Son, your second nephew was born this morning at 4:18 a.m (1-6-05). His name is Lance Carlyle. I know you are looking down on him. Please be his Guardian Angel also. Love Mom"
Theresa Hicks of Jefferson, S. C.

"Jason,
You are truly missed. To your family and wife, you are in my thoughts and prayers."
Jeffrey Morris of "So that others may live"

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SON. OH, HOW I LOVE AND MISS YOU, ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR. WITH LOVE FOR ALL YOU DID. LOVE MOM"
Theresa S Hicks of Jefferson, S. C.

To the family of Jason Hicks,
I am an eight grade student in Madison Tenn and I am sorry for your loss and I hope that you are doing well now. Jason Hicks was a very brave man to do the type of job he did. I want you to know that I appreciate everything he's done to keep me safe. I would like to know more about him, his likes and dislikes. I would also like to know what made him join the service. I feel there is no greater gift then when one man lays down his life for another."
Samantha F. of william.gant@mnps.org

"To the family and friends,

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your loved ones bravery and sacrifice. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. Your loved one is a hero. Greater love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

God bless you.

Home Front Ministries
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Porter Ranch, CA"

"Jason you gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom that I and my fellow Americans share and enjoy each day. I did not know you but I did know your mon and dad. For you and others like you I would like to say Thank You for what you did for me. Some day I'll look you up and thank you face to face. May you rest in peace with the Heavenly Father."
Harvey Byrd of Marion, NC USA

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

"Thanks for your freedomfigt. I remember you."
Werner Sumser of Augsburg/Germany

"Sergeant Hicks, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"I met Jason when he was 16 years old and I was 19. He lied and told me he was 18 because he didn't think I would go out with a 16 year old. I still remember him as one of the sweetest guys I have ever met to this day. Hearing of his passing broke my heart. The last time I saw him was at a gas station the day before he left for duty. I told him to be carful- but he told me he wasn't worried. I still remember seeing that cute, tan 16 year old boy asking me for his first kiss (which im sure wasn't really :) I will never, ever forget him as long as I live, He always made me laugh. God bless his wife Christy. I feel lucky for knowing him."
Kristin of Charlotte,NC

Rio Vista,CA

"I met Jason in January 1999 when he was TDY in Las Vegas. It was Jason who made me first realize that someone is out there fighting for my freedom and comfort and that I should not take my countries luxuries for granted. Jason invited me to my first venture onto an Air Force Base and an up close look at his helicopter (that he was very proud of). And it was Jason who introduced me to the man I love. I feel that he watches over us now as he did in life. And I am forever grateful for knowing him.

For over a year now I have searched for the words to express to you my sadness. There are no perfect words. But please know that every time I think of him my thoughts go to you and I send you a hug and love."
Christine Nino of Las Vegas, NV

"To Jason's family: My heart goes out to you, as I know the pain and suffering you're experiencing. My Kimberly probably was in Afghanistan at the same time as Jason. She was then deployed to Iraq and died when her helicopter was shot down Jan. 2, 2004. There is no way to describe the loss of a child...there are no words to adequately comfort a parent. But please know that others care, and are praying for our healing."
Ann Hampton of Easley, SC

"God Bless Jason Hicks and the 41st. My boyfriend was in Afghanistan with Jason and I have heard the struggles they endured to keep us safe and to save others. He along with the other soldiers of the 41st are truly special to us all as are all of those serving our country. May God comfort the family and give you the knowledge that Jason was doing something he loved for those he loved."
Anne of Pennsylvania

"Staff Sgt Hicks' family I pray will know and understand that there are so many citizens that can not begin to express how grateful they are for men like him.

He died protecting our families. He held up his hand years ago and swore an oath to defend this nation. He gave it all so as to honor that oath.

It's that sort of hero that I want my kids to know as a role model. God bless this brave soldier and the wonderful family that raised him."
The Estes Family of Phoenix, AZ

"As Jason's supervisor, co-worker and friend, he will always be remembered as someone who could be counted on to do his very best. He touched a lot of peoples lives and made a difference to the 41st RQS and the whole Rescue community. He once told me "I can't believe they (the USAF) pay us to fly, I'd do it for free". A testiment to how much he loved his job as a Combat Search and Rescue Flight Engineer.
God bless his family. Thank you for letting us down here in Valdosta be part of yours.
THESE THINGS WE DO, THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE!"
Matt Holloway MSgt (ret.) of Valdosta, GA