Jonathan M. Compton

Fallen Hero’s Hometown and State: Cleburne, TX

Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps

Rank: First Sergeant

Jonathan always knew he wanted to be a Marine. So in 1999, during his senior year of high school, he enlisted. Jonathan proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 15 years, including combat. Jonathan was kind, genuine, smart, and strong—a loving and devoted husband and father. He had a wonderful ability to lead in every situation, while making everyone feel important and included. He was loud, funny, and always captivating.

Jonathan’s amazing qualities and characteristics made him a kind and loving husband, father, son, and friend. His devotion to the Marine Corps and leadership skills made him a superb Marine. However, underneath the surface were a host of invisible wounds and scars that ultimately overcame Jonathan. My husband died by suicide on November 23, 2014, and I pray that will serve as a reminder to anyone, everyone, that we all need to remember to take off the mask that hides our emotional wounds, and work together to let our warriors know it is ok to not be ok, and we can all lean on each other and work together to prevent suicide.

Age: 33

Date of Death: November 23, 2014