| Sgt. Jean Paul Medlin United States Marine Corps KIA 19 May 2007, Iraq |
| Tributes Memorial Page Established by- Silvia Medlin SGT Jean Paul Medlin was born on July 26, 1979 in Witcha,Kansas. SGT Medlin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. My brother was deployed in October 2006 at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq. On May 19th , 2007 my brother was K.I.A when an I.E.D struck the Bradley he was riding in. SGT Medlin grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School. Shortly after graduating high school SGT Medlin joined the U.S.M.C. While serving in the U.S.M.C SGT Medlin achieved sergeant in less than four years and was a Scout Sniper. He also was awarded many service awards which include: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and Weapons Qualification Badge. My brother SGT Medlin was an amazing brother, son, friend, and soldier. He was always full of jokes and stunts aiming to make everyone laugh. My brother was a leader and took pride in everything he did. No matter how hard or bad things got he always made the best of it. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about or miss my brother. I will never forget his sacrifice. My brother will always be my hero!!! You will be missed dearly!! Proud Sister of SGT Jean Paul Medlin March 24, 2008 GYSGT JOSHUA WESSON, USMC I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH PAUL AND HAD MANY MUTUAL FIENDS. PAUL WAS A GREAT YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED. Feb 4, 2008 Richard (Mikey) Santiago, Jr. Been thinking about my friend, I'll never forget the things we did as children young men a friendship that I am honored to be a part of that will last throughout eternity, I send my love to Ma Medlin and Mr. Medlin. Love Mike March 19, 2008 GYSGT JOSHUA WESSON, USMC I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH PAUL AND HAD MANY MUTUAL FRIENDS. PAUL WAS A GREAT YOUNG MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED. |
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