Comments on: Jolly Departs On His Final Mission

By: Kate Sharp-Witt

Kate Sharp-Witt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:09:35 +0000

Jolly as you Airborne Rangers call Daddy was the best of all of us I believe. I fell in love with Ryan Gary’s first born son and very quickly after I also fell in love with the rest of the family espically Gary. He teased me mercilessly, and loved me all the same. He supported me in marrying his son to get in state tuition so that I could finish my college degree. (this was not the only reason of course) He smiled broadly as he as he walked me down the isle in a black dress only because it was the date before the planned “big ceremony”. He loved me through 8 brain surgeries and meningitis and we would take turns taking each other to the doctor depending on who was more capable at the time.He told me so many stories about Vietnam and of the 101st Airborne and we watched hours of the History Channel. The past week and a half were the hardest because I knew the end was near.
I have lost my “treatment” buddy which was Daddy and his cheerful cries of Baby Girl! which is what he calls both his “Girls” Jess and I. Thankfully I still have my faith, my Dad and Bear to help mend this wounded heart funny thing is I have a husband that looks identical to his father with his huge huge heart and Gary and I had matching scars from our identical ports which cannot be removed. Thanks Iron Mike for your touching tribute to Gary (Jolly) Witt

By: Debra Witt Elgin

Debra Witt Elgin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:02:30 +0000

Thank you so much for these inspirational words about my oldest brother, I was #3 and the only girl. We were the only three for about 5 yrs. and we truly have wonderful memories.
Gary is truly the most humble and wonderful man that anyone could ever meet. My heart hurts, although I know he is in heaven and no more pain or suffering, if he could be back on earth, he would’nt want to be,Heaven is so Glorius. Gary fought a very hard battle during the last several years, and never complained. My brothers and I call him a “HEROE” ! !
Thank you for remembering our brother so kindly. God Bless You ! ! !
Love, Debra

By: David Witt

David Witt — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:59:54 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about my oldest brother, Gary. He left to join the military when I was only 6, but I had the pleasure & honor to grow closer to him when he returned from Vietnam & later, Germany. I miss him already and look forward to seeing him again in paradise. Rest easy my Brother – you’ve earned it! With love, Davey

By: Rational Nation USA

Rational Nation USA — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:34:40 +0000

A touching tribute to a man, a soldier, and a patriot. Your regard and respect for him shines through Iron Mike and makes one wish they would have been so fortunate to have known Jolly.