Jeremy was a joy and a fulfillment of our dreams. We still can picture Jeremy in his engineer’s cap and his love for backhoes and tractors. We enjoyed reading to him and he loved it. He had a ravenous appetite for knowledge and books.

Truly his mother’s son, Jeremy had a love for music. He started the piano at seven years old and that love affair began. We will never forget the countless nights of practice and his mention renditions of “Georgia” and his Chopin pieces.

Jeremy had a special sensitive side that few people ever saw. He wrote strong emotional poetry and had a real gift with children. He could entertain them for hours and loved doing it as much as the kids liked playing with Jeremy.

When Jeremy was in high school we discussed the military service as an option in order to add more structure and career opportunities. When Jeremy agreed, we met with the Air Force Recruiters. We felt this was more in line for Jeremy as he was more cerebral than physical. Not so. Jeremy wanted to be a Marine. Making the physical requirements was a strain, we didn’t think he’d ever get more than one pull-up.

Jeremy showed us. He went to boot camp, took the discipline and even when he broke his foot he had the determination to earn the title U.S. Marine.

We have had many dreams and expectations about our son that will never materialize. We feel cheated for him and ourselves. Jeremy loved family above all things. He anticipated the holidays and the family gatherings with a passion. We are sure this gathering is especially pleasing to him.