Jeremy Michael Hodge - National Guardsman - Occupational/Hobby Grave Stones on Waymarking.com

Jeremy Michael Hodge was born in Japan on July 7, 1985, and died in Baghdad Iraq when his convoy was attacked by Iraqi insurgents on October 10, 2005. He was a member of the National Guard Bravo Company, 612th Engineering Battalion.

According to local television and newspaper reports, his father, Mike, spent much time planning a fitting tribute to his son. He spent six months, and nearly $12,000 planning the memorial. He also had to receive special permission from the township trustees as the memorial is wider than normal, and also required a special footer to support the stone's 3,300 lb weight.

Standing 5 foot 10 inches, the polished black stone depicts Hodge on the front in his military uniform, with an M-16 at ready. Beside the stone is a flag pole, some of his military gear, his high school football helmet, a concrete cast of a military helmet and boots, and other smaller items that both were significant in his life, and items that visitors have left. The back of the stone depicts the American flag, a pickup truck featuring images of Jeremy Hodge, a military plaque, and the phrase "Hollywood Out."

Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Both What is depicted occupation or hobby?: National Guardsman Date of birth: 07/07/1985 Date of death: 10/10/2005 Access hours and days: Daylight only.

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