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24-SEP-2005 Garrie Rouse

Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer*

Lance Cpl. Jason C. Redifer joined the Marines shortly after graduating from high school in 2003 and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was killed Jan. 31, 2005 (along with 2 other Marines) when his Humvee hit a roadside bomb in Babil province, Iraq. Jason was from Stuart's Draft, VA. He was 19 years of age at the time of his death.

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nikki woodhouse 30-Apr-2011 07:35
hey my name is nikki i live in australia.. on wednesday 20th april 2011 ,a guy usein the name rony jason contacted me on facebook with the Army photo of Jason Redifer .. stating that he 37 in the army still .. he was married with a son .. ii google him and asked about the photos and jason had past on ..he sent me 2 more picture that were on jason myspace acc... this is his yahoo acc name jacobby37...he is still stating that is him ...i have report him 2 facebook ... my email nikki_wood1712@hotmail.com if u would like any more information as he as contacted another on facebook 2 , she has blocked him 2 ... i really hope some reads this and something is done ....... cant believe people do this stuff .... i hope this doesnt upset Jason family anymore but they need 2 know ....... Nikki
Garrie Rouse03-Sep-2006 12:40
Jared,

I appreciate your comment and your willingness to identify yourself. I am sorry for the loss of your friend.

I want you to know that there were about two hundred thousand people at the White House protesting our actions in Iraq that particular day. They had come from all over the country. There were many groups represented, each expressing their opposition to the war in their own way.

I always attempt to photograph the diversity of people and opinions at these events. The image that you make reference to was of a long chain of names and images of American military personnel who had died in Iraq. All were represented. Not just Lance Cpl. Redifer. The chain stretched for blocks. It was ultimately left to hang at the doorstep of the White House (seehttp://www.pbase.com/garrie_rouse/image/49972712). I suspect that it was left there as a symbolic gesture for President Bush to see the names and faces of those that have died in Iraq for what many believe has been a misguided, unnecessary and inherently un-American war. I had nothing to do with the display. Nor do I know who did.

When I capture the image or name of one of our soldiers that have died in the Iraq War, I attempt to do some research on who they were, what Division they served in, how they died and where they were from. I feel as though that it is the very least I can do for those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

I never knew Lance Cpl. Redifer. I am glad that you were willing to step forward and share more about him. This is a very difficult situation. It would appear from your message that you believe that the Iraq war is a just and necessary war. But there are many other Americans who do not share that view. That does not mean that they have disregard for, or wish to dishonor your friend. Quite the contrary. For those Americans who oppose this war, the loss of someone so young and willing to give his life for his country is especially painful. Do you really want this type of American to be silent? Are they not better for this Country in the long run than those that take no stand and just go about doing their own thing so long as their life style is not adversely affected?

Garrie Rouse
Aylett, VA
Jared Meadows 02-Sep-2006 03:36
I will not hide behind anonymity, I am Jared Meadows from Waynesboro, VA. I was a friend of Marine Lance Corporal Jason Redifer, and I know he was willing to fight for his country, to make it safe for everyone he knew and those he didn't. He was proud to fight for his country, he was a hero in the truest sense of the word. However, to be honest, I am disgusted that you would use his life, given to protect yours, as a display protesting what he died for. I know that he did not have to go on that patrol, but he refused to allow his brothers to go without him. This displays that he would have no regrets about dying for his country. Please do not use his life as a protest banner.