Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard of Constantinople, California died in Iraq, south of Baghdad, serving his country in the US Army as the result of enemy action. A native of Willits, Jason was 31 years old having lived in the area most of those years and also Colorado & Texas, not counting his 8 years in the military. He graduated from Ukiah High School and had worked for Masonite Corp prior to joining the Army. He was most proud of his wife, children and his EOD patch. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching sports, and helping with children's sports activities. Jason will be remembered for his smile and eyes, dry sense of humor, his ability to make his wife smile and know when she needed it. His favorite quote was "carried by six or judged by 12". Jason joined the US Army Feb. 18, 1998 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and EOD patch. Jason is survived by his wife Michele Buzzard of Fort Bragg, daughter Michala Rae Buzzard, son Tristin James Buzzard, sister Kelly Lyn MacMillan of Ukiah, parents Jerry & Marilyn Buzzard of Ukiah, grandfather & grandmother Darrell & Faye Buzzard, grandmother Ruby Stoughton, numerous uncles, aunts & cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Stoughton and uncle Darrell Kenneth Buzzard.
Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard of Constantinople, California died in Iraq, south of Baghdad, serving his country in the US Army as the result of enemy action. A native of Willits, Jason was 31 years old having lived in the area most of those years and also Colorado & Texas, not counting his 8 years in the military. He graduated from Ukiah High School and had worked for Masonite Corp prior to joining the Army. He was most proud of his wife, children and his EOD patch. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, watching sports, and helping with children's sports activities. Jason will be remembered for his smile and eyes, dry sense of humor, his ability to make his wife smile and know when she needed it. His favorite quote was "carried by six or judged by 12". Jason joined the US Army Feb. 18, 1998 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and EOD patch. Jason is survived by his wife Michele Buzzard of Fort Bragg, daughter Michala Rae Buzzard, son Tristin James Buzzard, sister Kelly Lyn MacMillan of Ukiah, parents Jerry & Marilyn Buzzard of Ukiah, grandfather & grandmother Darrell & Faye Buzzard, grandmother Ruby Stoughton, numerous uncles, aunts & cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Stoughton and uncle Darrell Kenneth Buzzard.
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