Name on the Irvine Gratitude and Honor Memorial

curt — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:31:00 +0000

Jason’s name on the wall at the Irvine Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine…Calif. R.I.P. Jason, I will NEVER for get you … ♥

- Sue More, posted on Facebook page “In Memory of Jason G. Amores.

Awarded The Broze Star with Valor

becca — Sun, 22 May 2011 06:23:00 +0000

Jason Amores was awarded The Bronze Star with Valor for heroic service in Afghanistan from October 15, 2010 to January 20, 2011.

On December 2 and 16, he came face to face with the enemy, and bravely led his Marines, resulting in a tactical victory.

Also for his actions on January 20, 2011, when his squad came under small arms fire, he bravely exposed himself to enemy fire directing his Marines as stated in the citation from Lieutenant General T.D Waldhauser.

He says in the citation that as Jason gave his life for his country. “He continued to demonstrate the superb leadership that made him stand out among his fellow Marines as an exceptional combat leader.”

He also says, “By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Sergeant Amores reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.”

The Middleton Family’s CAICO, Gunnery Sgt. Chris Wilkin, presented the award to the family on Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Jason’s wife, Jennifer, also was presented with the award at her home in Florida the week earlier.

Gunnery Sgt Chris Wilkin presents Jason's mother, Beverly, and family with his Bronze Star with Valor.

Jason’s Family Selected Parade Marshals

curt — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:45:41 +0000

By Mel Toadvine
Lehigh Acres Citizen
March 25, 2011
(Reprinted with Permission)

The wife and two children of a U.S. Marine from Lehigh Acres, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on January 20, were the parade marshals Saturday when some 100 units start their trek down Homestead Rd.

Jennifer Amores and her son, Korbin, 9, and daughter, Violet, 4, were at the beginning of the parade. A large photograph of Sgt. Jason Amores was presented on the vehicle windshield.

Jason and Jennifer grew up in Lehigh and both graduated from Lehigh Senior High.

Amores was stationed in Camp Pendelton, Calif.,where the couple maintained a home. Jennifer has since moved back to Lehigh where she has several family members.

She told The Citizen she was honored that the community is paying tribute to her late husband in this way. “He would have been very proud,” she said.