Name: Marine 1st Lt. Jason D. Mann Age: 29 From: Woodlynne, N.J.; Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Incident: Marine 1st Lt. Jason D. Mann died July 17 from a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Died:
July
17, 2008 Officer with 24th MEU dies in Afghanistan
By Bridget Smith
The (Cherry Hill, N.J.) Courier-Post
WOODLYN, N.J. — When 1st Lt. Jason Mann joined the Marines 11 years ago, his mom, Alfina, was nervous.
It was what he wanted, though, and she decided she had to let go.
“Jason wanted to make something of himself, and he felt becoming a Marine was the ultimate thing he could do,” Alfina Mann recalled Sunday inside her family’s home.
Then, last week, Mann got the news she’d dreaded for more than a decade: The 6-foot-tall, blue-eyed husband, son and father with the infectious smile was killed while serving in Afghanistan.
Mann, 29, died Thursday in a non-hostile incident, Defense...
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY miyembro on Jul 30, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY Anonymous on Jul 30, 2008
my heart goes out to the family of First Lt. Jason mann. I am deeply sorry for the loss and pain the family must be enduring at this time of sadness.
God Bless
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY sexygal001 on Jul 27, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their fond memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and God Bless You!
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY Anonymous on Jul 27, 2008
I am honored to have known Jason. He was my brother's, Jay King, best friend. I remember the days he came around and the bond they shared. Jason was and will always be an incredible man. I will remember him as an amazing friend and hero who fought for our country. I hope you can find comfort in the hugs, hearts and listening ears of family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.May God Bless you.
Sharon King
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY Anonymous on Jul 26, 2008
A great kid, a great father, a great husband and a great MARINE.Miss you Jason
Prayers & Condolences For: Jason D Mann BY John on Jul 24, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.