JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation Guestbook

< James Maksimuk > at 2008-10-08 14:17:43 EST

this site is bursting with information about your extracurricular activity needs.

< Bernice Koprince > at 2008-09-02 22:16:53 EST

This is not a solicitation. Our son was killed in Iraq in Dec. 2006. We want to start a foundation so are interested in speaking with you on how it is working for you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your sacrifice.

< LT Danny Griffin > at 2008-08-05 14:08:05 EST

Many thoughts and prayers to the Blecksmith's family and friends...continue to pray for those in harm's way.

< Craig Hotti > at 2008-07-28 20:36:11 EST

My son will be starting 7th grade at Prep in the fall. I have heard about so many kids from Prep who reinforce the fact that this school is the best place for my son, but no story comes close to JP's. I look forward to my son and I running in 5K event for many years to come. JP was the kind of man America has always needed. As my son runs next year, he will know the story, and hopefully make some part of JP's strength his own. Thank you.

< Melissa Filbeck > at 2008-06-06 15:43:49 EST

Although I didn't know him then, I went to Prep at the same time as JP. (I was in the class 3 years ahead of him.) I also am a veteran of the Iraq war. I've been to Fallujah... reading JP's story bring tears to my eyes. You have every right to be very proud of your son.

< Winston S > at 2008-06-05 00:53:15 EST

thanks for your service and sacrifices

< Robert Dial > at 2008-05-26 22:21:47 EST

I visited SM a few months back for the first time in 4 years. Went to Lacy Park and walked the new memorial. Thinking of of all whose names appear there. Memorial day 2008-
Bob, Michele, and kids Dial,
Atlanta, Georgia

< Joe Isom > at 2008-05-26 09:27:15 EST

I, too, watched "Company of Heroes" on Fox News last night. Hearing and seeing the story about J.P, and the other Marines made me so proud to be an American. The best way we can help re-pay the sacrifice these warriers have paid is to not take lightly the freedoms we enjoy in this country and to never forget that brave men like J.P. died to keep us free. I am so thankful for J.P. Blecksmith. May God bless his family and God bless his special soul.

< Lisa Gries > at 2008-05-25 16:15:09 EST

Dear Blecksmith Family,
I am watching a Fox news special, Company of Heroes,as I am getting ready for a Memorial Day barbeque this afternoon. I cannot continue, however, until I get these words to you. Your son, JP, was indeed a man of valor, a selfless and honorable young man. I marvel in awe that our country produces such fine young men and weep that they leave us far too soon. Your pain comes over the television almost palpable and it is a measure of the great joy JP brought into your life. I am humbled by Gold Star families like yours and pray for you. Someday in the coming years little Iraqui children will know the sweetness of freedom and the American soldiers like JP Blecksmith who sacrificed to make it so.

< Don Trice > at 2008-05-12 16:38:35 EST

I did not know JP, but knew his dad and knew how proud he was of JP. Thank you JP for your fight for freedom and your sacrifice for our country.

< LtCol Ken Winslow > at 2008-04-24 01:10:27 EST

God Bless all of the Men & Women in Our Uniform

< LCDR Mike Huber > at 2008-04-23 12:54:57 EST

I got here from CAPT Brian Stann's website. JP was a hero; his parents did their job. God bless all of them.

< BE Hawley > at 2008-04-21 18:14:57 EST

Blessings upon you forever - for what you do for World Freedom

< Jimmy Simmons > at 2008-03-29 08:17:57 EST

Semper Fi Brother, It's the brave men like you that make us what we are.

< James Hogan > at 2008-03-27 10:14:35 EST

God bless you my fallen brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
800th mp bde 814th mp co Um Qasar Iraq 03-04

< Ed Smith > at 2008-01-29 10:17:28 EST

I proud to be a Marine and ever thankful that our country has fine young men like JP. It makes me sad to think of all he could have done. He represents our best and the best we have to give. He will always be remembered. Semper Fidelis and God Bless this fine young man.

< Carolyn Gupta > at 2008-01-18 15:10:45 EST

This morning when I was looking through the Pasadena Star News, I discovered that JP's Mom passed away on January 11th. Please accept my condolences to the whole Blecksmith/McCormick families. I had made a small 'Memory Book' in honor of JP when he was taken and mailed it to her. About 1 1/2 years ago I ordered a T-shirt and enclosed a note. Mrs. Blecksmith wrote me a very nice letter in return. I never met her, but she sounds like she was a wonderful lady. I know she will be deeply missed.

< Howard Sands > at 2008-01-08 13:03:12 EST

May JP's soul rest in peace. Heartfelt gratitude and condolences to JP and family.

< RG White > at 2007-12-24 18:50:59 EST

WHEN YOU WERE SHOT I WAS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU. "FIG" AND I TRIED TO HELP YOU. WE DID WHAT WE COULD THEN NICK CAME AND WE GAVE YOU C.P.R. BUT GOD CALLED YOU HOME. THAT DAY HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACKED ON ME THEN ANY OTHER IN MY INTIRE LIFE. MY HEART STILL HURTS WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT, EVERY DAY. YOU ARE MISSED.
SEMER FI LT.

< DUKE R. > at 2007-12-18 18:11:23 EST

JP makes me want to be a better man. We are roughly the same age - yet I feel like a boy looking up to him.