With flags flying high, the community gathered to pay respects to the family of Army Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Farmer.Supporters outside the service at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palm Beach Gardens wore the colors of Old Glory. “Jonathan Farmer was one of our own. We want to pay tribute to an American hero who lost his life, making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We’re out here because freedom is not free,” said supporter Mark Donohue. Farmer is one of four Americans killed in a suicide blast in Syria last month.He joined the Army in 2005 and served six overseas combat tours, becoming a highly decorated soldier and receiving several awards. “Three Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart. This is truly an American hero,” said Donohue. Farmer’s father told us by phone it was his role at home he’ll be most remembered for.”He should be remembered as a good man, a good son, good husband, good father, good soldier,” said Duncan Farmer, Jonathan Farmer’s father. Farmer’s body returned home last week to Palm Beach International Airport where he received a traditional water cannon salute.It was there where Farmer’s wife, Tabitha, kissed the casket, later stating Farmer was an amazing husband and father.”He was in contact with us all the time. He wasn’t just a normal soldier, he really was part of our life,” she said. Supporters said standing in solidarity is the least they can do to honor and respect this fallen solider.”God bless him and his family. We won’t forget him,” Donohue said. Farmer is survived by his wife and four children.His final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
With flags flying high, the community gathered to pay respects to the family of Army Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Farmer.
Supporters outside the service at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palm Beach Gardens wore the colors of Old Glory.
“Jonathan Farmer was one of our own. We want to pay tribute to an American hero who lost his life, making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We’re out here because freedom is not free,” said supporter Mark Donohue.
Farmer is one of four Americans killed in a suicide blast in Syria last month.
He joined the Army in 2005 and served six overseas combat tours, becoming a highly decorated soldier and receiving several awards.
“Three Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart. This is truly an American hero,” said Donohue.
Farmer’s father told us by phone it was his role at home he’ll be most remembered for.
“He should be remembered as a good man, a good son, good husband, good father, good soldier,” said Duncan Farmer, Jonathan Farmer’s father.
Farmer’s body returned home last week to Palm Beach International Airport where he received a traditional water cannon salute.
It was there where Farmer’s wife, Tabitha, kissed the casket, later stating Farmer was an amazing husband and father.
“He was in contact with us all the time. He wasn’t just a normal soldier, he really was part of our life,” she said.
Supporters said standing in solidarity is the least they can do to honor and respect this fallen solider.
“God bless him and his family. We won’t forget him,” Donohue said.
Farmer is survived by his wife and four children.
His final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
