Cpl. Jason Michael Charles Bogar
February 19, 1983 - July 13, 2008
Obituary
Wanat, Afghanistan—Jason Michael Charles Bogar died on July 13, 2008, giving his life in service to his country with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. Born on February 19, 1983 in Lake Forest, Illinois he grew up in Everett and Bothell Washington. Jason began his military service in 2001, when he joined the Washington National Guard. In 2004 he left for his first tour in Iraq and over the next four years served two more tours in Afghanistan.
Jason was a curious adventurous spirit who loved soccer, baseball, photography, spending time on the family ranch in Montana, teasing his sisters, and being a soldier.
Chaplin Lt. Col. Stevan Horning, who served with Jason, said, ‘Cpl Bogar was filled with compassion, kindness and tenderness…While in the role of a tough warrior in Afghanistan, he welcomed every opportunity to participate in humanitarian missions, especially those helping children.
He is survived by his father, Michael Bogar; his mother, Carlene Cross; his sister, Carise Martindale; brother-in-law, Jesse Martindale; sister, Micael Bogar; and his grandparents, Mary Lou Cross and Dean Bogar.
Please join us for a celebration of Jason’s life on Friday July 25, at 1:00pm at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave East, Seattle, WA. There will be a full honors graveside ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery following the memorial. After which, a reception will be held back at Saint Mark’s in Bloedel Hall.
Memorials can be designated to Central Asia Institute, an organization with the mission of creating community-based schools for children in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan at http://www.ikat.org or Toys for Tots, a Marine organization to provide toys for needy children at mtftf@toysfortots.org .
On behalf of the families from the 173rd who could not be here physically to honor Jason, I extend my heartfelt and deep sorrow of his passing of this world. On behalf of my son Spc. Robert M. Torrey, A co., 2/503, 173rd he asked me to pass on his gratitude for Jason’s never ending service to the causes and needs of the people in Afghanistan. Also, for the ultimate sacrifice for his brothers. Robert says rest easy, they will now take watch. From the rest of us Mothers and Parents, bless you, may you find peace and fond memories of what sounds like an amazing young man. How proud you must be. Thank you for letting me come to honor Jason.
Rena Torrey
Mother to Spc. Robert. M. Torrey
A co., 2/503, 173rd.
Dear Mike and Carlene,
You may not remember my wife, Irene and I, but we attended your church in Everett back in 1980’s. Irene and I have just read in the Herald, about the passing of your son Jason. We are both so very sad to hear this terrible news, we just cannot imagine what you are feeling at this moment. We have a grandson who served in the US Air Force in the Middle East. He, thankfully, returned home safe.
Michael and Carlene, please accept our most sincere condolences on you terrible loss. May your son rest in peace with the Lord.
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Bogar Family know that we just made a small donation to the Central Asia Institute in honor of Jason M. Bogar US Army Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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