Special Event Today To Remember Fallen Hero J.R. Spears

October 24, 2015

The 10th anniversary of the death of a local hero will be marked with a special event in Molino Saturday afternoon.

Cpl. Jonathan Ross “J.R.” Spears (USMC) was killed in action, Ramadi, Iraq, on October 23, 2005.

Spears, the son of  Tim Spears and the late Marie Spears, grew up in Molino. He spent many years playing baseball at Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino. He was a 2002 graduate of  Tate High School, where he played football. His number 62 jersey was retired by the school to honor their former lineman.

“He was very determined to be a United States Marine. After losing over 80 poounds and passing boot camp, he did it. The proudest moments of his life were in his dress blues. He wanted nothing more than to protect his country, and he gave his life doing so,” his father Tim said.

The event Saturday will begin at 2 p.m. at Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino. Food and drinks will be provided. There will be a few speakers on behalf of J.R. Spears and the entire Spears family. The event will conclude with a release of balloons to honor Spears, other fallen heroes and those still fighting for freedom.

The event is free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.   Donations for Cpl. J.R. Spears Memorial Scholarship Fund will be accepted.

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One Response to “Special Event Today To Remember Fallen Hero J.R. Spears”

  1. Franki on October 25th, 2015 6:22 pm

    I would have loved to go .had to work.. Hope all went well .. I know u are loved and missed by so many…
    Im so sorry to hear your mom passef on ..she was a awesome lady

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