Meinert, Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander
Lance Corporal Jacob Alexander Meinert USMC was killed in action January 10, 2010 in Bastion, Afghanistan.
He was born June 24, 1989 in Racine, WI. He attended Red Apple Elementary School and Jerstad Agerholm Middle School in Racine before moving to Fort Atkinson. Jacob graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 2007. He entered the Marine Corps Recruitment Depot in San Diego, California graduating with platoon 2167. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force based at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Jacob completed one tour of duty in Iraq and was currently serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. His hobbies included fishing, sailing, and a variety of musical outlets. He enjoyed the time spent with his friends.
Survivors include:
Mother: Krista “Michael” Edquist of Fort Atkinson
He leaves at home a Sister: Randi Meinert, Step Brother:Mitchell Edquist, Brother: Larson Edquist, and the family dog Bosco.
Father: Brian Warzala
Maternal Grandparents: Richard “Donna” Meinert
Paternal Grandfather: Robert Warzala
Paternal Grandmother: Darlene Warzala
3 Aunts: Michele “David” Breheim
Sheryl “Bob” Petersen
Pam “Nathan Schulz” Warzala
Uncle: Ben Warzala all of Racine
He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1660 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, WI with full Military Honors. Family and friends may pay their respects at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jacob Meinert Jazz Band Memorial % Edward Jones Investments, 101 S. Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.
January 12th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Dear Donna, Dick and family, Our heartfelt condolences to all of you in this tragedy of sadness. I was so sorry to hear about your loss from my aunt Carol. God bless all of you. A blessed bow to Jacob from my family, for serving our country. The de Lange Family Viera, Fla.
January 12th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
On behalf of the Walworth County Marine Corps League Detachment, we send our condolences to the family, relatives and friends of LCpl Mienert.
Your loss is shared my every Marine. Your Marine was also our brother and we grieve with you.
If the Detachment can be of any assistance do not hesitate to request it from us.
Semper Fidelis,
Michael J. Parr
GySgt. USMC (Retired)
Chief of Staff, Walworth County Marine Corps League Detachment 1061
January 12th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
To the family of LCpl Jacob Meinert, my deepest condolences to you all. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
SSgt. Stephen and Mrs. Jessica Koth
1BN5MAR Camp Pendleton, CA
January 12th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Jacob will always be remembered in our family as a true American hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I pray for the Lord’s comfort and grace to surround your family.
Beverly Kronjaeger
Proud Marine Mom
January 12th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
My son is a fellow 1/3 Marine and my heart and prayers go to you and your family during this time. Your son is a hero and will not be forgotten by us.
Semper Fi.
January 12th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of LCpl Meinert. His ultimate sacrifice shall never be forgotten.
Sincerely,
Eric, Rani & Bailey Stephens
Family of LCpl Bradley Stephens
1/3 Bravo Company – Weapons Platoon
January 13th, 2010 at 7:27 am
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you look back on the fond memories you have of Jacob and may those memories sustain you through this difficult time. We all owe Jacob a deep debt of gratitude, and our family will not forget the sacrifice you and Jacob have made. God Bless you all. Rest in peace dear Soldier. Thank you for your service and your bravery.
Mark and Cara Rogers
Burlington
January 13th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to you. As stated in a previous post, your son is a hero and will not be forgotten.
Cheryl Peterson
Proud Marine Mom
Lcpl Steven Peterson
1/3 Weapons Company
January 13th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family of LCpl Jacob A Meinert, USMC. We share your sorrow for this tragic loss and offer our support to you during this time. We thank you and our Marine brother Jacob for his service to our country. May he rest in peace.
Semper Fidelis, Jim Pelkey
Chaplain, WI Chapter, Leathernecks Motorcycle Club International
January 13th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family. Jacob’s service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your son and brother is a Hero and we are proud of all of our service men and woman, but will always hold the ones who gave their lives in our hearts the tighest. Please know we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sgt 1st Class Robert Gilbert Retired
Laura Gilbert
and Family
32nd INF BDE WI National Guard
January 13th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Dear Family of LCpl Jacob Meinert
With heavy hearts we grieve with you for the loss of Jacob. Our son has always spoken so highly of Jacob and his dedication and strength of character. This American hero will truly be missed by his 1/3 Brothers and their extended family. His service and selfless sacrifice are now eternally etched in our Nation’s history. May God provide healing to all of you and give you strength to work through this difficult time.
Phil and Susan Richter
Parents of Ryan
1/3 Bravo 3rd Platoon
January 14th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Our prayers & thoughts are with the family and friends of LCpl Mienert. My husband is a fellow 1/3 Marine. May the lord comfort you all.
Victoria Grace
Proud Marine Wife
January 14th, 2010 at 9:52 am
My heart breaks for your loss. We are so proud of Jacobs service. I will never forget how fortunate we are to have such brave souls protecting our nation. I will keep my prayers focused on your family in the very difficult days ahead.
January 15th, 2010 at 2:54 am
It is with heavy hearts Bravo Company carries on our mission here in Nawa. Jacob continues to be the driving force for every Marine, on every mission, every time we leave the wire. The Marines of the Company ask for your continued support of Jacob’s family in these difficult times as we drive on. I can assure you that the Marines of Bravo Company will not let his sacrifice be in vain.
Semper Fidelis
Capt Thomas Grace & The Marines & Sailors of Bravo Company 1/3
Thomas.grace2@afg.usmc.mil
January 15th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
My wife Cheri and i extend our sympathy and condolences to the family of Jacob Meinert. Jacob made the ultimate sacrifice to help keep our country, our families, safe and free. We honor that sacrifice and will keep our thoughts with you during this very difficult time.
Our son is also a 1/3 Marine.
Mike and Cheri Taylor
Highland Village, Texas
January 15th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
To the family of LCpl J. Meinert,
My continued sympathies and prayers will be with you all, in the difficult days ahead.. My prayer is that God’s grace and peace will sustain you, and that your pride in Jake’s service will give you some lasting comfort. We honor him for his sacrifice on our behalf.
1/3 Marine Mom of
LCpl Erick Hoefakker
January 16th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Bless you and your family during this very sad time. I have so many memories of Jacob as child, he was such a good kid, you were such a great mother. Lean on your friends and family during this time, they will be there for you, remembering, loving and sharing memories of Jacob. I’m so very sorry for your loss. You should be proud knowing he was doing what he always wanted to do. He is a true hero, his sacrifice will not be forgotten, neither will his love. May God bless you and watch over you and your family during this very sad time.
January 18th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Dear Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert,
I understand these words will do very little to ease the pain of the loss of your beloved Jacob. I am compelled to write them because though I did not know Jacob, he was nevertheless also my neighbor, someone who protected my home and my way of life. I will be eternally grateful to him for this selfless act of bravery. Coalition Memorial will Help to Remember Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert, making him known by its standing, traveling, and online memorial. Rest assured that I will spend the rest of my life serving Jacob and all the Fallen. Sincerely, Chet Borowski
January 18th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
my wife and i were greatly sadden to hear the unfortunat news of jake . we will be attending the funneral . our harts go out for you and your family . no parent should ever have to go through what you and your family are going through . all our love and prayers . the roberts family .
January 19th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
I’m a patroitguard who will be one of many who will stand in your honor for your ulitmate sacfrice for the united states of america. ,May god hold you in the palm of his hand,May god bless the Meinert Family and friends during this most difficult times in your life
January 20th, 2010 at 9:12 am
My son’s and I would like to express our deepest sympathy. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Jacob will be missed by the entire Marine Family.
Please take care of each other and may God be by your family during this tragic time.
Karen Wayne
PFC Benjamin Honeycutt
Recruit Thomas Honeycutt
January 20th, 2010 at 10:41 am
My wife Sandy and I express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of LCpl Jacob Meinert, USMC. We did not know Jacob, but we will always remain grateful to him and all the young men and women in uniform who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in selfless acts of bravery defending this great nation. God Bless the Meinert family, and rest in peace dear Marine.
r/s
Maj Andrew Hovanec, USMC (ret)
January 20th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Family of Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert
Although I did not know Jacob, he is from my hometown and will always be my hometown hero. My heartfelt condolences.
January 20th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
To the family of Lance Corporal Jacob A. Meinert,
I did not know this young brave man, but I offer you my deepest condolences at this time. His service to his country will not be forgotten.
May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms at this time and comfort you as only He can.
Barbara Prengel
Proud Marine Mom
Lance Corporal Joshua Prengel
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
to the dear family of Lance Corporal Jacob Meinert,
thank you all for giving us a true american hero. your son had the guts to stand on the wall while his countrymen slept safely and soundly in there beds. it is because of men such as jacob, that we can maintain our freedoms and live in the greatest country in the world. he will always be one of my heroes. my son is a Sgt. in the 1/3 weapons platoon. he and the rest of the boys will now dedicate themselves even more in your son’s name and they will never forget. god bless you.
sincerely,
greg johnston
semper fi.
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Dear Family of LCpl Jacob Meinert
Jacob gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. He will not be forgotten.
Jacob’s decision to serve our country speaks volumes of his character.
I believe God had bigger plans for him and he is now standing guard at the gates of heaven.
My son is also a 1/3 marine and our families offers our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. You and Jacob will be on our families thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Thompson
Proud 1/3 Marine Mom of LCpl Brian Thompson
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Our deepest condolences to LCpl Jacob Meinert’s family. As parents of a fellow Marine, we share in your grieving. Please know that we are grateful for Jacob’s ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. He is a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Our prayer is that you will be strengthened by the love of God, family and friends and the knowledge that Jacob is at rest.
Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Danita Everett
Marine Parents of Cpl Jacob Everett, 2/7
February 4th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I was Jacobs Platoon Sergeant. Jacob was a unique individual and he touched the lives of all of third platoon. He is missed by us all. We have put up his picture in one of the hall ways here at the base, and everytime one of us passes it, we touch it. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
February 8th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Our heartfelt sympathies go to you and all the family and friends of LCpl Jacob Meinert. We are parents of a brand new Marine and can’t imagine the greiving you are going through. Just know that others are praying that you are comfoted, and that your son will not be forgotten.
July 9th, 2010 at 11:14 am
My deepest condolences to the Meinert family for loss of Jacob Meinert. He will never be forgoten.
My fondest memories are when I surprised him at his surprise birthday party and which made that much better is when he gave me a surprise birthday party right back at me. I can’t forget his face when I surprised him and he surprised me. I also remember the time when we both were in the Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School Band together.
My prayers are with his family.