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Justin Jarrett

   
Individuals USNews 11 -- A Jonesboro family was mourning the loss of one of their heroes Sunday evening. Army Specialist Justin Jarrett, 21, was killed in Taji, Iraq Monday when an improvised explosive device detonated next to the vehicle he was riding in. Jarrett later died from his injuries.

His family learned of Jarrett’s death on Friday. For them, he sacrificed his life for a country he loved.

“Justin paid the ultimate price. You see bumper stickers that say, ‘Freedom isn’t free,’ but you just don’t comprehend it until your son pays the ultimate price,” said Jarrett’s mother Caroline Nicolella.

“He believed in what he was doing, he was proud to serve America and I’m proud of him,” said Kathleen, Jarrett’s wife.

Jarrett was home just last month on a two-week leave, but family members had no idea that homecoming would be the last time they would see Jarrett alive.

While he was home, his wife remembered his preoccupation with buying a new car for her so that she had reliable car for their kids.

The two had only been married just over a year and he embraced her 4-year-old daughter as his own child. The couple also has a 9-month-old baby girl.

Jarrett grew up in Jonesboro surrounded by a large family. He enlisted two years ago because he wanted to make a difference and serve his country.

Family members laid photos on a table showing Jarrett from when he was little boy, all the way until just three weeks ago when he was home on leave.

Jarrett’s family said he may have been just 21-years-old, but he lived a full life that was rich with laughter.

Visitation for Jarrett will be Friday at Ford-Stewart funeral home in Jonesboro. He will be buried Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Crest Lawn National Cemetery.

The family has set up the Justin Robert Jarrett Children’s fund through Bank of America to help provide for his children.
 

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Justin Jarrett
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, October 10 2006 @ 01:59 AM EDT
To the Jarrett family from the Wahl family. Our family And all the fallen families heart and prays are with you. These are very diffucukt days ahead. an the heartache is deep. Yet, you need to be supportive toward one another. That you honor Justin! reflect on the very fond and precious memorable moments you each shared together. Justin wouldn't want anyone to be sad or unhappy. he loved you all to much to wnat anything else foe you. he knew you all loved him dearly and unconditionally. As you do reflect on Justin; you will realize he is always going to be in your heart. Many many will come to honor JUSTIN! Some will share how Justin? Has touched their lives. A Hero to AMERICA and so much more to those that knew and loved him. Please checkout www.fallenheroesmemorial.com many many organization listed to help "JUSTIN'S FAMILY"! Father of Fallen Soldier US ARMY Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04
Justin Jarrett
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, October 10 2006 @ 06:54 AM EDT
Justin,
I would like to say thank you to you and the other soldiers who were in that Humvee with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Ready And Forward"(10th Cav Motto)
Justin Jarrett
Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, October 12 2006 @ 08:54 PM EDT
Justin paid the ultimate price.


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