Please take a moment of silence & give a salute to SGT Shon Hill at 2pm PST

Capt Brandon Charters — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:47:37 -0400

To Jenni and Shon's family, we thank you for SGT Shon Hill and his service to our grateful nation. He will not be forgotten.

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Shon will be buried with full military honors on August 4, 2014 @ 2 pm at Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point Oregon.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions in Shon's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project to provide the help so needed by our returning wounded warriors.

OBITUARY:
Shon Dominic Hill of Ione Oregon passed away Saturday July 5,2014 in The Dalles Oregon following a tragic accident.
Shon was born November 27, 1974 in Medford, Oregon to John Joseph Hill and Cheryl (Danley) Hill. Shon grew up in Rogue River and Klamath Falls.
Shon served in the Army and National Guard being a veteran of the Bosnian conflict and 2 tours of duty in Iraq. He also participated in the recovery efforts in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Shon was a former Combat Medical Sergeant in Iraq as a medic fondly known as "Doc" to his military brothers. After leaving the military, with a medical discharge, Shon worked as an EMT and as a Registered Nurse. Prior to his death, Shon was working on his degree in Chemistry at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.
Shon was proceeded in death by his father John "JJ" Hill.
Shon is survived by his partner Jenn Heagy, sons Dalton and Alonzo Hill of Texas,Mother Cheryl Hill, brother Ryan Hill, Grandmother Grace Hill of Medford and many Aunts and Uncles. Shon will be greatly missed by his entire family, friends, and his "band of brothers".

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 4 at 2014 3:00 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:00:17 -0400

RIP Brother....

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 4 at 2014 7:37 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:37:17 -0400

Dear Shon, walk in peace and free of pain. We'll see you on the Last Deployment.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Aug 4 at 2014 9:20 PM

CPT Richard Riley — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:20:50 -0400

Now you can finally rest from all you fought so hard. Know that you will not be forgotten and I will continue to reach out to any who ask for help.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Aug 4 at 2014 11:17 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 23:17:20 -0400

RIP brother. I couldn't be there in body today, but you were in my thoughts. Your wars are truly over now, I will see you on the high ground of the other side. Jenni and Shon's family and friends, I feel your pain, any life lost so young is a waste especially when they have been where a service member has gone and never really come back. God bless you all and my sincerest condolences.

Respectfully
SPC Charles Brown

Response by 1LT Shawn McCarthy made Aug 5 at 2014 1:56 AM

1LT Shawn McCarthy — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:56:55 -0400

And when he arrives in Heaven, to Saint Peter he shall tell,
One more soldier reporting as ordered, I've served my time in hell.

I hope your family finds comfort.
I hope you have finally found peace.

I'll tip back a Guinness in your honor tonight.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2014 9:40 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:40:19 -0400

RIP Shon..

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 2 at 2014 6:08 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:08:40 -0400

See you on the Green, my brother. Respect.

Response by SPC David S. made Sep 2 at 2014 6:59 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:59:47 -0400

RIP brother, With friends at Fiddlers' Green.

Response by SrA Marc Haynes made Sep 2 at 2014 9:26 PM

SrA Marc Haynes — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:26:54 -0400

The Halls of Valhalla welcomes its warriors!

Response by Jennifer Hill made May 29 at 2017 5:28 PM

Jennifer Hill — Mon, 29 May 2017 17:28:22 -0400

I am Shon's ex-wife, a description I wrestle for fear my words seem insincere. I learned of Shon's death last year. This may seem that its because I didn't care, its not, its because Shon became a walking ghost - the returning soldier I pray we talk more about to prevent this from happening.

I read this post many months ago but was too afraid to respond. Too afraid you would judge me for not saving Shon. I'm the one he came home from war to - I am the one who saw him decline, who thought stupidly that he was getting help because he really really tried to get help. Who didnt know what danger that help was to him.

I hesitate to speak because I don't want to dishonor this hero. But I feel if I am silent about how he was treated that it can happen again.

I hesitate to speak bc I am not the mother of his son's and my ignorance didn't prevent the chasm between that relationship that PTSD can cause, but I want to scream to system and those who can help the walking wounded to please see the damage that is caused and the end of the wrecked trail of a soldier improperly treated.
I didn't have to worry about funeral arrangements or experience the fresh wound of death, but I am haunted by what I could have done if I just knew what the heck was going on .

Please pray for Shon's sons. I pray for those who can still be saved.