Comments on The Unknown Soldiers: 'There is nowhere that I would rather be'

I am Jake's sister and I also want to thank yo...

2011-12-26T23:48:56.111-05:00

I am Jake's sister and I also want to thank you for this well written tribute to my brother. May he never be forgotten.

Your efforts to help these heroes be remembered is very much appreciated.

Thank you so much for the kind words and I am deep...

2010-12-28T14:27:01.303-05:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and I am deeply sorry for the pain that you and your family have experienced. I will treasure this comment you left, as helping our nation remember heroes like your son is my mission as a writer. Again, thank you.

Mr. Sileo, I am Jake's mother, and have read a...

2010-12-27T16:59:15.581-05:00

Mr. Sileo,
I am Jake's mother, and have read and re-read many articles about his death. It is hard to believe that I am only now reading this one. Thank you for such finely-crafted tribute! Jake rarely spoke of his patriotism, but it was implicit in his life. The way you have helped him to be remembered means a great deal to me.

My closest friend, a doctor from Sierra Vista Ariz...

2010-03-24T23:26:23.677-04:00

My closest friend, a doctor from Sierra Vista Arizona, who is related to Jake, told me about this wonderful site. I want Jake's family to know that America loves their soldiers, and everytime one dies, a little bit of us dies with them. It is very difficult to type this, as tears are running down my cheeks, God bless Jake's family, you have paid more than any family should ever have to, and most of all, God bless Jake, I am sure heaven has a new resident, a hero, a good man, an American soldier, God bless you, and thank you for everything you have done to keep my family and I safe.

Thank you for this great post.

2010-03-24T18:49:17.838-04:00

Thank you for this great post.

I was so sad when I heard about Jake's death. ...

2010-03-18T23:17:24.734-04:00

I was so sad when I heard about Jake's death. His beloved mother has helped put it in perspective. I am Lari's sister, I have known all of Jakes aunts and uncles on the Smith side of the family for many years. They are a wonderful family and together with the gospel of Jesus Christ they will all get through this sad time. Thank you for sharing parts of the interview with Amy.

I also appreciate your kind words. It is people li...

2010-03-18T20:38:29.829-04:00

I also appreciate your kind words. It is people like you who make a difference and help us understand the great cost of freedom. I am Jake's aunt and have watched him as a precious, fun loving, active little boy grow into the hero he always will be. Thank you again.
Lari Smith

I appreciate you taking the time to leave this com...

2010-03-18T15:19:41.582-04:00

I appreciate you taking the time to leave this comment, and my deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time.

Thank you for this touching tribute. Very well do...

2010-03-17T19:49:09.282-04:00

Thank you for this touching tribute. Very well done.

~Rhonda Whetten
(Jake's sister-in-law)