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Lance Corporal Jon Eric Bowman

March 7, 1985 - October 9, 2006
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Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Wednesday 10/18

Lance Corporal U.S.M.C. Jon Eric Bowman Funeral services for Lance Cpl. Jon Eric Bowman, 21, of Summerfield, LA, will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating will be Bro. Ray Anderson, Bro. Mike Smith, and Bro. J. L. Foster. Interment with Full Military Honors will be at SharonContinue Reading

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Patricia Attaway Baker left a message on November 28, 2006:
Jill, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this terrible time. Please know you guys are in my prayers.
Perry Myers left a message on October 20, 2006:
Jill and family and Johnny Wayne and family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Perry Myers
Henry and Laurie Myers Johnson and Lovie Myers left a message on October 20, 2006:
Jill and family and Johnny and family, Words are so inadequate at a time like this. We want you to know that our hearts break with yours at the physical loss of your precious Jon Eric. However, knowing that he is with our Lord and Savior and all his loved ones that went before him, and that you will be able to be with him one day in Heaven, does help to buffer the endless waves of pain. Pray and we will be praying with you, that God will give you peace as you face life without Jon Eric here on Earth with you. Jon Eric will always be with you as he watches over you from above. Don't you know Betty Ann just ran to meet him with open arms and what a wonderful reunion that was! We are so Grateful and Humbled that Jon Eric would give his life for our Freedom. We love you and if you need us, just call.
Beverly Hodge Hulsey left a message on October 19, 2006:
Jill and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember keeping Jon Eric when he was little. He was so precious. May God lift you up in this time. My prayers are with you all.
Lori Hamilton left a message on October 19, 2006:
Dawn, I hope that you will find the comfort you need during this difficult time. I know how much you loved Jon Eric and know that he will be a guardian angel for you throughout your life. Remember the good times you had together and the love you shared. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Cyndi Beach left a message on October 19, 2006:
Johnny Wayne,Susan and Dawn our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Loved him like he was one of my own. I know what it is like to loose a child but I don't know the loose that you are feeling because I never got to hold or watch mine grow to be a man that the world could be so proud of. I can not ever know the pain that you are all going through but know that he is at peace and is truly happy. He gave his all for the rest of us to know that peace and freedom that everyone takes for granted. He will be truly missed and if there is anything that we can do to help lessen the pain just ask. Know that I LOVE you guys with all my heart and soul and if I can do anything do not heasitate to ask. No matter the time day or night, just call me.
Renee Bingham left a message on October 19, 2006:
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that God will surround you with his prescence and you will feel his loving arms of comfort enfold you. May you be comforted with knowing that he is in heaven awaiting you. Please know that he is a true hero.
Holli Soignier left a message on October 19, 2006:
~ JON ERIC WILL ALWAYS BE A HERO ~ May God give you all the strength to make it through the long days ahead!!!!
Sandy Clampit left a message on October 19, 2006:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know him but to give your life for my family and freedom he was a great person. I will continue to pray for your family. May God touch you with his healing hands.
Chuck & Dianne Mann left a message on October 19, 2006:
Words cannot express the gratitude that we have to Jon Eric for the sacrifice he has made. He was a brave man and we are proud of him. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is a hero.
Keri Green Farrar left a message on October 18, 2006:
Jill & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss Keri
Salli Farrar Brewster left a message on October 18, 2006:
To Jill & Family; Johnny Wayne & Family: There are no adequate words that anyone can say that can truly express the sorrow we all feel for the loss of such a fine and courageous son. Jill, you raised a fine son. We all know how much he loved you and his family. It would have been a great honor to him to have had his wishes granted that he be buried by his Mammaw Darden at Pine Grove, but we also know that his spirit and soul is in heaven with her today, and that really is all that matters. Johnny Wayne, as you said to me last night at the visitation, Jon Eric was a good-looking boy and that you had things you wanted to say him. That, he was! He will forever live in your heart, and you can talk to him anytime. Just remember that your friends and family are here for all of you to lean on at any time. May God Bless You All.
Roxie and Paul New left a message on October 18, 2006:
Jill We are so sorry for your loss. The willingness of your son to lay down his life for his loved ones and country is commendable. We are very appreciative for Jon Eric's sacrifice. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the God of all comfort be with you. Blessings to you all.
Barbara Kemp left a message on October 18, 2006:
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. It is an honor to know this courageous young man who so willingly made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. He fought for the cause of freedom, and has deeply touched my life. He has been-- and always will be a winner! God completed his mansion early, and has called him home to enjoy life in the presence of the Lord. Truly, we are going to miss such a kind, caring, and compassionate heart as this. May God bless and comfort you all!
Tracy, Jeff, Aubrey, Zach Verdin left a message on October 18, 2006:
Our prayers are with the family and friends of John Eric.
GARY left a message on October 18, 2006:
JOHNNY WAYNE: ITS BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE WE HAVE SEEN OR HEARD FROM YOU! WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL ABOUT THE TRAGEDY THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR COUNTRY HAS ENCOUNTERED. WE DID NOT KNOW YOUR SON, BUT HE MUST HAVE BEEN A FINE YOUNG MAN SERVING HIS COUNTRY PROUDLY! OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FRIENDS, GARY ROARK, DAVID MITCHAM, SCOTT MC ADAMS, MAX HAWKINS
Duffy Houston left a message on October 18, 2006:
A candle was lit by Duffy Houston on 2006/10/18
Jerry & Brenda Powell left a message on October 17, 2006:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Words cannot express how our hearts ache for you. Even though we know your pain all to well its difficult to find the words we want to say at this time. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Even if it's just a "HUG". Our phone #H249-2288 C 381-0614 We will be forever connected and will always keep you in our prayers and thoughts every day.
Cheryl Hodge Burnham left a message on October 17, 2006:
Jill and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jon Eric. I remember him as the sweetest little boy, and how he missed his "home" for so long after you sold Michael and I your trailer. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
DEBBIE PETTIS left a message on October 17, 2006:
TO JON'S FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WILL BE HOLDING EACH OF YOU UP IN MY PRAYERS. BECAUSE OF HIS SACRIFICE WE'RE ALL SAFE TODAY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR JON WITH EVERYONE. LOVE, DEBBIE PETTIS
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Jane Odom left a message on October 17, 2006:
Just wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Mother of a marine.
Katherine Sanders left a message on October 17, 2006:
Please know how much we love and appreciate Jon Eric serving his country defending our freedom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Jamie Smith Forgey left a message on October 17, 2006:
I just wanted to send my sympathy and love for all of you. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend services, but I will be there with you all in my prayers. Dawn, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I do not remember much about Jon Eric, but what I do remember was that he was a quiet and charming young man. I know he will be missed greatly, and I know that he was and is greatly loved. He was a hero, and one of the many reasons that our country is free. God Bless You All.
Jackie & Buster Mullin left a message on October 17, 2006:
Johnny & Susan, Our hearts go out to you , we are so sorry to hear of Jon Erics death. We will be praying for you! Love jackie & buster
Brandi Kelley-Burnham left a message on October 17, 2006:
Mrs. Jill- I am so sorry for your loss. Jon Eric was such a blessing to all of us. I am proud to say I grew up with such a fine man. He died a very honorable death but he will live on in our hearts forever. You raised a very handsome and sweet man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Lilley and Family left a message on October 17, 2006:
Dear Dawn and family, We never had the priviledge of meeting Jon, but want to offer our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Only those families that have had love ones that have made the ultimate sacrifice understand what you are going through. Jon is a hero. He not only fought to protect the United States and for the freedoms that we hold dear everyday, but he also fought to protect the world. We thank him and honor him for the sacrifice that he made. We also lift you and your family up, for the sacrifice that each of you have made. It is our prayer that the Lord will draw near to you all, and comfort you as only He can. With our sincere and deepest sympathy. May God Bless you all. The Lilley Family
Teresa Stone Bruno left a message on October 17, 2006:
Johnny and Jill, You will remember me from our school days at Lillie and then from High School, I grew up in Spearsville and was Teresa Stone. My sister who still lives there called to tell me about your Son. I am so sorry for your loss and want you both to know You and Your Families are in my Prayers. I too have a Son Johnathan, and he is serving in Iraq, like your Son Jon Eric, he loves what he is doing. Because he is on the frontline I worry each and every day but the fact that I know he loves and serves Our Great Country with Pride gives me Pride and Strengthens my faith . I Pray this same Pride that your Son Jon Eric had in his Service gives you a sense of Peace. My thoughts are with you all. Teresa Stone Bruno, Little Rock, Arkansas
YN1SS JE left a message on October 17, 2006:
I too did not know your son/husband, but I wanted you to know that as a Navy Veteran who served with Marines, that his service to this country was not in vain. I'm a pastor now and my family and church will lift your family up to the Father. May God bless, comfort and keep you. Jim
SPC T.C. Holstead - U.S. Army Desert Storm '91 left a message on October 17, 2006:
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I did not know Jon, but I know he was a UNITED STATES MARINE who served this country he loved with pride and honor. I give thanks for his life, his commitment, his service and the ultimate sacrifice he and your family made for my family and this country. May God Bless Jon and Your Entire family.
Judy Staggs Doster left a message on October 17, 2006:
I read this in the El Dorado paper this morning and I want you to know that my family's thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I also want to say that we are so very thankful for the service and sacrifice that Jon gave for his country, we are just so very sorry for this tragic loss. My God bless each of you with his loving peace. Jimmy, Judy Staggs & Jeremy Doster
Judy left a message on October 17, 2006:
To the family of Jon Bowman, I do not know your family but my husband and son were both in the Marines, so in that sense we are "family." Jon paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and no one should take that lightly. May God be with you in a special way as He will give you strength to go forward.
Sue Evans left a message on October 17, 2006:
Dear Johnny & Susan, Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength and courage to accept this tragic loss. With Sincere Sympathy, Sue Evans & Family
Michael & Priscilla Soignier & family left a message on October 17, 2006:
Jon Eric go Rest High on that Mountain and Thank you and your precious family for your sacrifice so that we can sleep safe tonight and go on with our lives. JohnnyWayne God blessed you with such a wonderful son and now he can be with his heavenly father and watch over you from heaven. We Love you and our prayers are with you. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!!
jay & leah huckabee left a message on October 17, 2006:
We do not know your family,but we have famliy in the military too.We are praying for your family and we will be praying for you in the days ahead for Gods Angels to surround you.god God Bless all of You. the huckabee family
George & Rita Dispenza left a message on October 16, 2006:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this time. Lnc. Cpl. Matthew R. Barnes was our nephew. Such a short time ago, we were where you are now. God Bless You, and Give you Strength. The Dispenza's
Janet left a message on October 16, 2006:
To Jill And Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jon Eric will be missed. Just know your in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all just call me. Janet
Sailorsmom left a message on October 16, 2006:
My prayers and sympathies to the family of this young hero.
J DeMoss left a message on October 16, 2006:
My prayers are with your family. Jon was a wonderful person. Just remember you will see him again in Heaven---Trust God to get you through this---get your strength from God, your family and friends. Talk about it and always remember Jon don't ever forget the good and bad times!!!! I also want to say thank you for Jon because its men like him who are fighting for our freedom and he will blessed in Heaven and you guys will be blessed here on earth for what he did!!!! Jennifer
Debbie left a message on October 16, 2006:
To the Family of Lance Corporal Jon Eric Bowman. I do not know your son/husband personally, but I am so proud to be an American because of young men like him. Last night my family and I were on the Interstate when your son/husband was being transported to Ruston. My father got out of the car on the side of the road and saluted your son/husband as the hearse drove by. I am so deeply sadden that our boys have to give all for the freedoms we enjoy here in America. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will certainly keep you in my prayers. With great respect may God hold you in his arms and comfort you during this sad time. Your son/husband still lives today in heaven and you will see him again....God bless you.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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