Dear friends at Chorrol.com, while this is slightly older news, it is still news none the less.



I've, and numerous others here at Chorrol.com have received word that a longtime member has just recently passed away. His name to us was JonaJosa. A man from the mountains of Western North Carolina that served his countries military, and led a grand prescence among us here. He was a staunch defender of his beliefs, though a bit foreward with them some times, but all in all, he was a good man.

JonaJosa was a dear forum friend of mine. He and I shared many conversations together as he helped me carve my life unto the cold stones of the future. He stuck by me when it came to debating topics amongst many old time members. I mourned for him when he was wounded serving his country, and now when is no longer with us.

Please listen to this in honor of a former comrade, and remeber how sacred and precious life is in this world. Love it, care for it, treat it with respect.

http://www.unknownsoldiers.org/kraor/taps-...chestration.wav

Finally, farwell my friend, may you be looking down on us now and guide us through the future.


- JonaJosa's Trademarked Smily. RIP.

my deepest condolence. Poor fellow.

I can't however hold back the following: Why can't the american people see, that dying for a country led by a fool, dying for a cause with no meaning whatssoever, dying for the money of others, not worthy to oneself, is not worth dying at all?

again, my deepest condolence shall be declared.

Rest in Peace, Jonajosa mate! You will not be forgotten...

Rest in Peace.

Rest in Peace.

At least he is in the knowledge that he is one of the only people ever to get a smilie named after them.

Poor lad, I heard he was wounded a few months back, but I thought he had pulled through it.

I must agree with channler.
Jonajosa was a great friend and helper of everyone who wanted it. I know this, as he was the first one who actually really helped me and became my friend here on the forums.

the fact that he is dead is a great grief for all of us...and particularly for those who was close to him. He was as many know a soldier, who had his beliefs, and I'm very proud to have know such a storng and honourable man...he was seriously wounded some motnhs back, when he saved his squad from being cut down by shrapnel...and he lost most of his foot, and much blood.

He was a man who fought for something he believed strongly in...so therefore I ask everyone to think on Jona...and the sacrifice he made to help the rest of us, and to make the world a better place...for all of us.

Farewell my friend, I will never forget you, and I'll mention you in my prayers. ¨

Lets raise our glasses in memorey of Jonajosa, who sadly have left us. goodbye.

I'm sorry Jona, I can't find the right words to honor your memory.
No matter what I can say, it wouldn't be enough...

I'm so sorry.

Well friend, it is sad to see you go but we all have our times to go. I shall now give one of my favorite quotes to honor this great loss to our forum community, William Wallace said,

"Every man dies. Not every man really lives."

If you truly have gone Jona, then I respect your bravery and hope that you are in a better place. If you served in the military bravely, then I respect you and mourn your death. Though it is only through the forums that I knew you, your passing feels as real to us as if we knew you. As a final farewell I shall use our tribute to you, a jonajosa.

This was something I wrote when I heard that Jonajosa had left the Forums. It isn't enough- but then, nothing ever is....

Although we were from geographically and culturally close backgrounds, I imagine we were different in many ways. That does not stop me from recognizing the things that drove him. Southern men are victims of our culture and our history. We get caught up in the romantic view of the military, failing to use our better judgment. My father and most of my male ancestors fought in the wars of this country....

When the politicians appealed to the patriotism and romanticism of people like Jonajosa, it was a call he could not resist. Since I did not know him personally, I cannot say what his individual reasons were. But I know the men of my South. We are prone to romanticism and depression and violence. We die too young in cars and wars and foolish accidents that may not always really be accidents. We pride ourselves for our "independence," yet we allow slick politicians and media types to "guide" our thinking.

We are passionate about all things- our loves, our hates, our families, our homes. We form friendships that last for life and enmities that span generations. We are generous, joyous, and friendly- but we are also clannish, prejudiced, and prideful. We are everyone's best friends and our own worst enemies. The things we love are often the things that kill us- tobacco, corn whiskey, fried foods, fast cars, firearms.

So, even though I didn't "know" Jonajosa, I grew up with him. He is my brother, my uncle, my friend- myself.

I never really met him, but it always feels bad when someone dies, especially when someone dies before his time. So I pray that no matter what religion he or I follow, I pray that he shall find peace and happiness in whatever comes after this life. Goodbye.

Its a terrible thing when a friend dies, especially in this case. I knew Jonajosa as a collection of organized words, ideas, thoughts and a smilie face, but it is fortunate they will be here forever. My days of grieving and sadness have passed, but my respect for this hero will never go.

Rest in peace, my friend behind kind words.

In Jonajosa´s fare-well letter which was forwarded to me from his wife, he stated that he tried to figure out how we first met, but couldn´t .....Well I can, I know exactly how we first met!

It was on the TES-forums; My first and oldest friend there, treydog, was the one that gave me a hint of a good story about Ashlanders, which he knew I had a soft spot for. The story he recomended was "An Ashlander´s Tale" by Jonajosa!!

I started reading and commenting, then when I started writing and posting my story of Serene, he always made wonderful comments, I loved to read them....and on that way it continued for some time

When the W4O-forums were founded I naturally invited Jonajosa, among other good friends to join up! It took some time but eventually he did. Posting his great story there, always commenting on mine and mostly all other stories that were floating around at that time.

Jonajosa and I are almost the same age, so we became very close, I must admit I have saved all his pm:s, and believe me there are plenty of them!

I never discussed war or military issues with Jonajosa, that kind of discussions I stayed away from, I had other things to talk to him about.

I liked Jonajosa a lot, and I was devastated when he was wounded, somehow I believed he´d pull through.....but obviously he did not.

I feel very sorry for his wife and children and hope they will go on with their lives, as he would have liked them to do.

I will always remember Jonajosa as one of my closest friends on the internet and I hope he is very happy where he is now

Farewell my dear friend! Rest in Peace......

We will never forget you, whenever we add one of these we will remember you!

Jonajosa, the Goodjob-man

I normally avoid discussions like this, because I never know what to say. Admittedly, I still don't, but here I am, still typing.

Me and jona never met in person, but we read each other's stories, which pretty much made us close. I remember thinking that he stole my idea by writing about an ashlander (which was ridiculous because it's definately not my own idea) Anyway, I don't know what else to say, other than 'We'll miss you." which hardly captures the feeling at all.

yeah I ditto Dantrag's first Line...

but yeah, Jona was a great guy, I don' tthink we actually got that close but he was a great guy, and we did chat. You can't help but like him, great personality and the like. Well I salute you, and thanks for fighting for our country. Cheers...

First time I met jonajosa was in a random argument over the compromised wildlife reserve in alaska. The was more of a discussion than an argument as our viewpoints coviered a lot of areas and involved several people.

I also remember personally arguing with him on evolution, which was cut short. I remember loving to argue with him because unlike most people I have argued with in the past he used reason and common sense and tended to avoid using the bible in an argument or any other fallacy. He stated what he believed in and why he believed it, understanding that if he believed his point and presented it the way it felt best that was the best way to debate anything.

He was a person who was generally kind, had strong resolve and courage, and believed in self devotion to his chosen cause, earning my deep respect despite how I disagreed with the cause.

i never knew jonajosa at a perosnall level. i want to say sorry to all his family and friends, but that wouldnt be enough. <snip>. i wish there was something i could do, or couldve done to stop this. we all know we couldnt have though. here is a little poem that i wrote.

jonajosas time has past.
it seems like it, didnt last.
even though you have gone.
we know your spirit has lived on.

everytime i see one of these ill think about you.



I agree with Dantrag, this is not the place for a political discussion.

Rest well Jona, you will forever be missed, always remembered.

-Gamer10

A very beautiful last tribute ... I never met jonajosa ... but I salute a fellow veteran.

When you've lived a daily life ready to die for your country, death is life's last journey home.

I remember seeing him on the TES forums occasionally I think, and I also rembering hearing of his injury. Id like to offer my condolences for what they are worth. I have lost two fathers so I know what its like to lose someone close to you.

I know Jonajosa's family and friends will have the strength to cope, although its always difficult. I hope its comforting to think that someone who didnt even know him personally already respects him deeply out of hearing his tale. I hope everyone close to him will be eased by the fond memories of their good friend and family member.

rest in peace

wow, i didn think i'd miss this, i didn't even think it would happen. i mever knew jonajosa, i dont think ever even talked to him on the forums so i guess i am at a loss for words, he will be missed however.

Rainer never knew you, but he extends his grievenses entirely.

May Azuah Guide you, soldier.

I should have posted in this thread earlier, but anyway...

I never knew Jona well, but i respected him and his willingness to stand up for what he believed in.
We disagreed on a number of points, war being the most prominent, but i always enjoyed our debates.

RIP Jona

I never actually knew Jona neither did I ever talk with him but I received some of his trademark smilies. Even though I never knew him I can understand the grief some feel to have lost a friend and I offer my honest condoleances. We must do one thing though: As long as Jona is remembered he will live forever in our hearts and minds. A person is never really gone, until we forget them and I know Jona won't be forgotten. Rest in Peace.