Jared Wilson Photography

Cory I served with Glen and the other Marines from that day. All of my Marines here that discovered these amazing tributes are so awestruck. God Bless Glen, Melissa, their families, and you for succeeding in making a beautiful arrangement for Glen. Truly amazing. Thank you. [10.30.08, 11:16 AM]

Ana I came here in 1962 at the age of 5 from Cuba on the Freedom flights. Having left a country where people were imprisoned or executed for dissension, I truly understand, treasure and value the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. I love this country and am so very grateful to our men and women in the military who serve to protect these precious freedoms. Thank you very much. [06.10.08, 11:04 PM]

Paula Fellows I knew Glen, and I've known his father for many years. Two finer individuals I've never met. My heart goes out to Ronnie and his family for their tremendous loss. And my pride goes to Glen and all of his comrades in arms, for their bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism. No greater hero's will ever be known. God's blessing to all, and Blessed Be! [06.08.08, 1:59 PM]

Jen Glen always was and now always will be - a HERO! God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace. [06.05.08, 8:07 PM]

Marcia Bogart-Valdez Thank you for your beautiful work. I knew Glen all of his life as his parents went to school with my parents and his sister and I went to school with one another and were really good friends. This family is one of the most loving families that you will ever meet. No matter what, they always made people laugh and feel wanted. My heart goes out to them as well as Melissa. Glen was an amazing person and he will be missed by so many. Glen, may you rest in peace. [06.03.08, 2:39 PM]

Lisa I just got this forwarded to me. I am most passionate (right after my children) about our troops...and especially our Marines. I have to say that everytime I read about one of our fallen heroes, it feels like my very own...they are OUR very own. God Bless you for your time, words and wonderful pictures of this most amazing Hero Glen Martinez! Thank you Melissa for your service, and ultimate sacrifise. My son is a United States Marine and no matter what happens, I am so proud to be a Marine Mom...im so proud of all of you for all you do! Thank you and God Bless! [06.03.08, 2:24 AM]

april g heartbreaking. tears. i feel for this woman and her family. my entire family serves in the armed forces, i thank the soldiers for their courage every day. [05.30.08, 1:51 AM]

JOHNL.V. I know the family well, we are friends, said the Rosary for him. The services brought back memories from Nam. Thank you for a great job done, the family will always cherish your pictures. [05.28.08, 5:09 PM]

Rachal Thank you for honoring our heroes, who sometimes are people we have known all our lives and set the greatest example - their lives. God bless. [05.28.08, 2:22 PM]

Lorraine Wow Jared, I am absolutely speechless about these photos. My heart goes out to Glen's family and friends, and especially to Melissa; please know that everyone is praying for you. May God bless and keep you all. [05.27.08, 11:22 AM]

Erin Antrim Your pictures of Glen's service are quite moving, they brought me to tears. Glen was the nephew/cousin of my next door neighbors. What a wonderful tribute to him. [05.27.08, 1:06 AM]

Hollie Libby I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful pictures and tribute for a great Marine! My husband and I worked with him and knew him very well. I am very grateful for someone like you to take their time to pay their respects and honor the fallen! These are very beautiful pictures! [05.26.08, 7:04 PM]

Tira J Thank you Jared for this wonderful reminder of our freedom, and the men and women who serve to give us that freedom. Each and every picture you took has a unique story to it. Thank you for capturing those images for the Martinez family, and for the rest of America to know how meaningful freedom is. Blessings to you and your family. [05.26.08, 4:17 PM]

Chris Williams Jered, what an incredible experience. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me of the awesome priveledge and responsibility of living where I live. Keep taking powerful pictures and sharing impacting thoughts. [05.26.08, 4:11 PM]

Keith Amen Brother! Thank you for creating something so beautiful for Glen to whom we owe great thanks. [05.26.08, 3:17 PM]

Melissa Jill :) Wow Jared. What a powerful experience. You did an amazing job honoring Glen's memory through your photos. I love the 2nd one and so many others. Thanks for this timely reminder. [05.24.08, 2:00 AM]

Jenifer Thank you Jared for capturing such emotional and patriotic pictures. Melissa is my cousin and these pictures are a blessing to those of us who were there and those of us who couldn't be there. Thank you for honoring a good man! [05.23.08, 7:27 PM]

Sandy Martin Your pictures are so beautiful and this is such an amazing tribute to my wonderful cousin, Glen. This whole experience has really opened my eyes as to how important it is to honor our troops, especially on Memorial Day. Thank you again for creating such a beautiful tribute. [05.23.08, 5:43 PM]

Jesse Chatham You did a beautiful job photographing their memorial. The images are so honest and pure. I don't even know anyone in the armed services so it's difficult for me to relate to what those who serve in the military go through and deal with in their lives. But I do know that they are AMAZING people who deserve our respect, admiration and support. They certainly have mine. Thanks for sharing this... [05.23.08, 4:32 PM]

Sherry-Mom-Nana Jared - Your talent is only exceeded by your sensitive heart. Thank you for this tribute to the brave men and women who stand in the gap so we can be free and safe. God bless them all and God bless America. [05.23.08, 3:39 PM]

John Allen I was one of Glen's best friends and spoke at funeral. This is an awesome tribute to our true hero. Thank you very much. It's so beautiful. [05.23.08, 10:32 AM]

Sarea Wow ... thanks for the reminder about what Memorial Day really stands for! Also Thanks to Melissa and the family for allowing us to join them in their mourning. . . [05.23.08, 9:57 AM]

James Christianson Thank you for this much needed perspective on our military, our country and more importantly our own thoughts and ideas on what it means to be an American. [05.23.08, 9:37 AM]

Fae Wilson Absolutely stunning. Words and pictures are so marvelous. God bless America, our troops and their families. Thanks [05.23.08, 9:34 AM]

Krystal Thank You for reminding us to stop and take a moment to thank those who fight for our freedom every day! [05.23.08, 9:17 AM]

Dave Thank you for this post. I have been much to cavalier in my thinking about Memorial Day. Thank you for a clearer perspective. [05.23.08, 8:06 AM]