Jessica Graduated from Atlantic High School in Port Orange, FL in 2013. She proudly served in the AF JRROTC under the leadership of Captain Cooper and Sergeant Lazu. She joined the US Marine Corps and shipped out to Paris Island on April 27, 2015. She graduated as a PFC on July 24, 2015. She was also the Oscar 4024 Platoon High Shooter.
She was stationed at New River Air Station with VMM 266, The Fighting Griffins. She completed two deployments during her time in the Corps. On January 1, 2017, she was promoted to Corporal while serving in Djibouti, Africa. While on her second deployment, on January 1, 2019, she was promoted to Sergeant while in Spain. Jessica earned two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals as well as the Sea Service Deployment ribbon, The Good Conduct Medal, The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a letter of Appreciation.
Jessica served with integrity and was Honorably Discharged on May 13, 2019. After leaving the service of the Marine Corps, Jessica enrolled in college to achieve her dream of being able to help others. She maintained a 4.0 GPA and was accepted into the Nursing Program in Jacksonville, NC. She wanted to become a Trauma Nurse in order to help as many as she could. Jessica also volunteered at the local USO because it was very dear to her. The USO made such a huge difference to her when she was deployed and she wanted to give back.
Jessica was a beautiful soul with a heart of gold, an infectious laugh, always a smile on her face and would light up any room she was in. She was always there for anyone who needed a pick me up, a laugh or just there to listen. Jess was the most random person anyone could meet; adventurous and fun loving, goofy and danced to her own beat as if no one was watching. She cherished every moment she had. She had so much love for everyone around her and wanted everyone to feel appreciated and loved. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it and was always there to put a smile on your face. Her presence will surely be missed by many. She touched so many lives and will live on in our hearts.
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