In loving memory of

LCpl Jeremiah M. Collins, Jr., "Patty"

Found peace on October 5, 2013. Age 19. Loving son of Shannon Collins and brother of Monique and Paris. Son of Jeremiah Collins, Sr. and brother to Jamirus, Justyn, Julissa and Jakob. Cherished grandson of Sheri James. Dedicated best friend of Sammuel Sanchez. Also survived by his loving Ham House family and numerous other friends and relatives.

Jeremiah Proudly served with his Marine Corps family as an intelligence Specialist since June 25, 2012. The family would like to thank you for the love, support and generosity of the USMC, Darcy Lessard-Rouse and the Delta Family, Marine parents, Camp Courage, The Barking Lot and a host of many other people and organizations too numerous to name.

Visitation at the Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Friday, October 18, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Additional visitation Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with full Military Honors.

Tributes

Sheri wrote on Jun 4, 2014:

"8 months.....I love you J...I wish I could hold you again, see your smile and hear you laugh.. Oh how I miss you sweetie... Love you forever "

Grandma wrote on Apr 30, 2014:

"I love you J "

Fellow Marine Mom wrote on Nov 3, 2013:

"Thank you for your sacrifice and service. I am sorry for your loss, my he be greeted at the gates by his brothers. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers."

A Fellow Marine Mom wrote on Oct 21, 2013:

"My heart, and my prayers, go out to the Collins family. As a fellow Marine mom, this hit so very close to home. God bless and be with you all during this time. Fair winds and following seas, Marine."

Maria wrote on Oct 20, 2013:

" Im so sorry..Tears for your son..a fellow Marine mom of a young Marine.An unbelievable amazing shelfless young man .."

Barbara Kluth wrote on Oct 20, 2013:

"mMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

just a stranger wrote on Oct 20, 2013:

"May God grant the family and friends of this young man peace. "

Cindy Lewis wrote on Oct 19, 2013:

"My heart goes out to you and your family. I didn't know Jeremiah, but he was a warrior. So sorry for your loss. May God Bless all of you."

Ana Pimienta wrote on Oct 18, 2013:

"Dear Shannon, Respect, Honor, and Prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I will never forget what a pleasure your son was when I met him. My heart is with you!"

Cara Rogers wrote on Oct 17, 2013:

"As a military mother my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the happy and warm memories of Jeremiah help you through this very difficult time. Jeremiah's service and sacrifice will not be forgotten by our family. Rest in peace dear warrior."

Norb Logsdon, GySgt USMC ret and Marine Dad wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country and Corps. We mourn your loss and treasure the freedoms you died to protect. Semper Fidelis"

Barb Schultz wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"May you Rest in Peace in God's Loving Care. THANK YOU for your service."

Judy wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"To the family and friends, God grant you peace. To Jeremiah, from a fellow Veteran, God take care of you now and Thank You for your Service! A truly Good Man."

Janet Fitzgerald wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"Shannon my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeremiah lives in eternity and walks with our Savior. He will never be forgotten. Semper Fi. "

Ann wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"Shannon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and may God comfort you during these trying times ahead. Thank you Jeremiah for your courage and dediication to the USMC. Semper Fi"

Stacy Butler wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN......SemperFi sweet boy"

The Jacobs Family wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"Ms Shannon & Family,we would like to take this opportunity to offer our sympathy and prayers to you and your Family in the loss of your loving son,Jeremiah Collins. We didn't know him,but our hearts aches just as if we did!!! He was dedicated! He served our country with honors!! We are so very grateful to Jeremiah for his service!!!!!! May God comfort & strengthen your family daily! "

Crystal Weber wrote on Oct 16, 2013:

"I didnt know him either but want to say we appreciate your son/brother dedication and service to our country.... May he rest in peace.... "

Melinda Lyon wrote on Oct 14, 2013:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn't know your son, but I am a Marine mom as well..please know that the Marine family loves you and may God put his arms around you and hold you! "

Kim Lucas wrote on Oct 14, 2013:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I don't know your wonderful son but he is part of the Marine Corp Family. I am also a mom of a Marine and my heart is breaking at your loss. His sacrifice will never be forgotten may God Bless your family and bring you peace."

Cindy Burnett wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"i dont know this young warrior personally but he is part of the Marine Corp family. I a mom of Marine and my heart breaks for his family. Know that he will NEVER be forgotten bless you Ms Shannon and may God bring you and your family peace "

Ann Tucker wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"Shannon and family, know that you have numerous fellow Marine brothers and moms shedding tears along side you, holding you up with pillars of prayer and love. Your Patty served his country well and with honor, so very sorry for his loss."

Dawn wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"Dear Shannon and Family many thoughts and prayers hare with you at this time. I didn't know Jeremiah personally but he's a Marine brother and my heart breaks for you and your family. May your warrior rest in peace he's with the Angels now."

Linda Spice wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"Love, prayers, and hugs to Shannon, Monique, Paris and Sheri. my heart is breaking for you. Rest in Peace JJ. Much Love Aunt Linda and Uncle Richard"

Wisconsin Blue STar Mothers wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"The Stars of the night sky watch and weep. The Funny Marine that will never be able to come back in the door. so many Moms and Dads Military Families that Stand Tall and will Hold The High Ground Forever.."

Glenda wrote on Oct 12, 2013:

"Thoughts, prayers, and love to the family. Thank you for your service Jeremiah. Semper FI from another Marine Mom."

Denise A Dietsche wrote on Oct 11, 2013:

"My thoughts and prayers are with L/Cpl Jeremiah Collins' family, friends and community. Thank you for serving our great nation. God speed. "

Denise Dietsche wrote on Oct 11, 2013:

"My thoughts and prayers are with L/Cpl Jeremiah Collins' family, friends and community. God speed. "