Marine Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins, 24, of Paris, Texas. Died Aug. 6, while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, HI. Sergeant Hoskins graduated from North Lamar High School in Paris in 2003. He joined the Marine Corps in August 2003 and reported to Hawaii in January. USFallen.org Presents Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins A Parisian Welcoming Dateline: August 13, 2009 Temp: low 90s, Paris, Texas. Hoskins final journey home began after a chartered plane delivered his flag draped coffin. The family welcomed their love one home. There was a formal transfer of the coffin from the tarmac to the hearse. The staging of the procession ran from the flight line to the main entrance to the air field. High school students from the school he graduated from lined both sides of the street. The video shows highlights of the seven mile journey from the airfield to the funeral home. As a video producer, I have seen many of these types of videos before, but I never experienced one in person. I live in a big city and we lose sight of real priorities. A human sacrifice still means something to many Americans and our allies. Our fallen soldiers allow for us to protest over healthcare, taxes, and anything else our heart desires. When Jay Hoskins came home today, traffic did not pull over it got off the street, and cleared the way for his procession. Thousands of citizens …
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28. July 2010 at 1:27 pm
what a moving tribute to one of your soldiers
28. July 2010 at 1:44 pm
My Name is Perry Hoskins –NO RELATION — to this hero. This is the most powerful video I have ever seen. THis is how all our heros should be remembered. God Bless Jay Hoskins and God bless the USA!
28. July 2010 at 2:09 pm
RIP My friend..
28. July 2010 at 2:29 pm
“When it comes to my own turn to lay my weapons down, I shall do so with thankfulness and fatigue, and whatever be my destiny afterward, I shall be glad to lie down with my fathers in honor. It is human at least, if not devine.”
28. July 2010 at 3:26 pm
God bless you Sgt. Hoskins. Rest in peace.
28. July 2010 at 3:44 pm
From SE WI, a PGR member salutes all of you and the town of Paris, TX. Outstanding!!
God Bless Sgt. Hoskins.
28. July 2010 at 3:51 pm
Semper Fi! May God Bless You. You now are guarding the gates of Heaven.
SFC, 20th SOG
28. July 2010 at 4:41 pm
incredible.
28. July 2010 at 4:52 pm
rest in peace brother, you’re a hometown hero that will always be remembered, it was good to have known you..
LCpl Jared Brown USMC
28. July 2010 at 5:14 pm
RIP…
28. July 2010 at 6:04 pm
jay you have always been the life of the youth group. always soo happy. we will truely miss you. and you always have a place in the youth group. thank you for your sacrifice. see you on the other side!
28. July 2010 at 6:46 pm
I have family that live in Paris. It’s an awesome little city. I’m in awe of this video and the respect they had/have for our military and our fight for freedom.
Thank you and God bless all of you who fight for our country, to those who lost the fight, but are not forgotten, and to the family whose loved ones died for our freedom.
28. July 2010 at 7:40 pm
My heart goes out to his family .
28. July 2010 at 8:18 pm
As a US Army Veteran….I was there at the airport for Sgt. Hoskins homecoming…If that won’t move you….You’ve got ice water running through your veins. I live an hour southeast of Paris and felt compeled to attend this Hero’s homecoming.
28. July 2010 at 8:57 pm
rest in peace, sergeant.
you are remembered.
28. July 2010 at 9:25 pm
I never knew Sgt. Hoskins but we do have things in common. We lived an hour apart here in Texas. We both served in the United States Marine Corps. We both served during combat. But thats where it ends. Sgt. hoskins parished in a far away land. Far away from his family and loved ones. Far away from home. Sgt. Hoskins gave his life fighting for our freedom. Although he probably didn’t think so, he was a true hero, America’s finest, a US Marine. God Bless you brother, Semper Fidelis.
28. July 2010 at 9:58 pm
Semper Fi bro….May God bless you.
28. July 2010 at 10:55 pm
Its Men and Women like Marine Sgt. Jay M. Hoskins that keep us safe. I thank you for your
sacrifice. God Bless You and your family.
28. July 2010 at 10:56 pm
The people in Texas are the best in the world.
Nobody stayed home in Paris this day.
28. July 2010 at 11:11 pm
Thank you my brother in arms. No words can begin to say how much this country loves and respects you. You are now seated at the right hand of all man kinds Commander In Chief and I’m quite sure he saluted you upon your arrival home. Rest in peice Sgt Hopkins and as a spokesman for your nation – Thank You and we’ll see you at the big role call.
29. July 2010 at 12:09 am
As a fellow Texan, I am so proud of the people of the area who turned out to show their support for this fallen hero. Rest in peace, Sgt. Hoskins. You will be remembered and honored as the best of what America has to offer.
—from a Soldiers’ Angel
29. July 2010 at 12:58 am
Watching this video makes me feel so proud to be an American! Thanks to all of our Soldiers and Veterans for your service and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless all of the families and friends of our fallen heroes. Thank you SGT Jay Hoskins, I am proud of you buddy.
29. July 2010 at 1:49 am
For those of us who were unable to attend the welcoming home of Jay Hoskins – this video was well done. God Bless this family – his precious wife, Chandler and their son and unborn child. Our thanks will never be enough for this sacrifice.
29. July 2010 at 2:28 am
I live in Cooper , just south of Paris. While I did not know Sgt. Hoskins it made me proud to be an American to see how the area turned out for his final journey. Semper Fi Marine! Welcome home.
29. July 2010 at 2:50 am
RIP SGT. Hoskins. God Bless!
Semper Fidelis..
Poolee Nguyen, USMC