Remembering SPC Jesse Conger ~ NH Hero

SPC Jesse Conger was killed in a training accident on 3-22-02 at Ft. Lewis, Washington. A letter sent to his parents, Jeff and Ann, had this from his Commander…”I will always remember Jesse as an important member of Charlie Company. As his Commander, I can tell you this Company was great because of his efforts. Jesse touched all our lives. I distinctly remember Jesse’s constant grin that he carried with him everywhere. His joyful expressions and sharp mind were always present and made each of us in Charlie Company a little bit better for having known him.”

His mom, Ann, said “he enjoyed computers and soccer. He gave up a well paying job in computers to join the military because he wanted to serve his country and see the world.”

“God gave me Jesse for 22 years and I think Him for that.” His dad, Jeff, received a letter from Jesse after he enlisted. On it he said things to his dad that were ‘easier on paper.” “I wanted to say that you are the best dad a guy can wish for.”

On Memorial Day, 2009, the bridge in Barrington spanning the Isinglass River on Rt. 202 was renamed the Specialist Jesse Conger Memorial Bridge.

May God be with his parents, especially today, bringing them comfort.

TO REMEMBER IS TO HONOR…