Jonathan Kennedy Obituary

When I think of or hear about a fire department, Jonathan always visits my thoughts!!! He loved it so much! You are very much missed.

Although Jonathan's light has gone out here, just think of the light he is adding now that he is with his grandfather and Chief Maxwell at the great firehouse in the sky!!! Our loss is heaven's gain... Although I am sad for his parents, I am happy that I know Jonathan is having a great time now out of the pain he endured the majority of his young life, while at the same time teaching all that knew him by his example and attitude towards life and the way it should be. It will take hard work for us to live up to his example. I will miss him very much..

Prayers be with you guys...

I was lucky enough to know Jonathan from the Hope Center,, and was delighted to know we had the love of the Stingrays in common also!! He used to try to hide from me at the coliseum,, but I would see him and he would always laugh at me. I will miss that smile,, prayers for his family.

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Keeping your family in our prayers

I am so sorry to hear about Jonathan. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Our sympathies for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Bryan & Kathy Kleskie

Words cannot express how sorry we are Paula. I will miss Jonathan, how he made me smile, & how shy he was around me at the hockey games. You are in our thoughts.

There are no words that can take away your pain. We are so sorry for your lost. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Santiago-Class family.

So sorry we missed this funeral. Gerald, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We are on day four with no power and did not know until until now. God Bless!

So sorry to here about your loss, I remember you from True Value back in the day....Praying for you and your family! God Bless You All!

Gerald and Ms. Paula,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for your family. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. My prayer is that GOD will give you a peace that surpasses all your understanding as HE wraps HIS loving arms around each of you during this very difficult time. Please know that your loss is heavens gain and earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Wanda, John, John Jr and the entire Miller family

When one looks up the word MIRACLE, FIGHTER, and FRIEND one sees a picture of Jonathan. To those who never met him I feel sorry for you , because those of us who knew him are truely honored. Jonathan my young friend you are now home. God Bless.

Jonathan you were truly one of Gods Angels sent down here for the short time that we had with you to help brighten our lives. We will all miss
your smile and the way you touched every one around you. Good-by our friend.

We will never forget.

It was a privilege and joy to know Jonathan. He was loved by everyone in the Fire Service. My love to all his family.

When you look up the words MIRACLE,FIGHTER and FRIEND you will see jonathan's picture. He was a year younger than my oldest son and I can remember the two of them shagging balls at the Fire Department softball games. Over the years he always was a part of all lowcountry firefighters lives and he will always be one of us. My dear friend you will be missed but never forgotten. Love Ya KID "Captain Art"

Jonathan will be truely missed in the fire service. He knew everything about all the local fire departments and loved them all. He was a happy, but shy young man who lit up the room when he entered. Gerald, thanks for allowing him to be part of the fire service...God will take care of him now and we will never forget the memories he left us.

Jonathan was a very sweet and loving person. He was a joy to be around and he was a gift from God and he beat the odds. You will be missed but not never forgotten sweet Jonathan... Rest in peace and I know you are in a good place. Hope to see you again someday.

Such sweet smile that will be missed by all. He brightened my days as the NCPD SRO at Morningside Middle School. May God give comfort during this difficult time.Welcome to heaven.Loved and missed by all he touched.

Jonathan knew how to light up any room he walked in. He always had a smile on his face and a good spirit about him. He became a part of the fire department in a special way,
You will be dearly missed brother. RIP. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.

Gerald, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time.

You will truly be missed

Jonathan was such a wonderful person and a joy to be around. Jonathan and I formed a special bond over the years as I trained him at Goodwill/Disabilities Board. I will forever carry him in my heart and may God continue to comfort his family during their time of bereavement

RIP Johnathan we all miss and love ya brother

I will truly miss Jonathan's smiling face at all of the special events he worked on for the city. He was always happy to help! My thoughts are with the entire Kennedy family, especially Capn Gerald!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Gerald and Paula there are no words to express my sorrow at the passing of Jonathan. He will be long remembered for his smile and cherry attitude toward life, my Prayers for you both.

Gerald,
I was so sorry to hear this news. My heart go out to you in your time of sorrow. Jonathan will remain in your heart forever.

Gerald and Paula, I first met Jonathan through the Carolina Children's Charity when I served on the board. It was always great to see him with his firefighter brothers and sisters at Telethon! I would love running in to him at Stingrays games and at Hope Center when he started working. He would always act shy when I saw him but then give me a huge smile. It was infectious! Jonathan was such a joy to be around. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am praying that peace and happiness will be yours again soon! Love, Evelyn (former CCC President & Director Family Support Services, Disabilities Board of Charleston County)

Gerald sorry for your loss johnathan was a cool kid and he loved the fire dept. Johnathan you will be missed a lot Rest In Peace brother

sorry for loss my prayers are with you JONATHAN WILL BE MISSED JUST KNOW HE IS IN GODS HAND AND IS IN NO MORE PAIN MARGARET TOPPING FOMER SULLIVAN ISLAND FIRE DEP

There are no words to help in this time of loss but I do know God called him to be with him and that is a comfort. If you need anything ever please let me know
Love you
Ruth

Gerald & Paula, Sorry to hear of the passing of Jonathan. It was a shock. He will be greatly missed by all. Your family are in our prayers.

Jim and Janice Guest

To Captain Gerald Kennedy;
I imagine there are no pain more far reaching and deeper than losing a child. I offer my sincere condolence and my deepest sympathy on the lost of your son Jonathan.
I ask for God's blessings on you and your family. My prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time. God bless you and your family
Chief Leonard Judge
NCFD Retired

On behalf on my family our deepest sympathy Gerald and Paula. We will miss Jonathan.

Gerald and Paula I am so sorry for your loss. Oh, how Jonathan used to make me laugh and smile!!!!

Dear Gerald and Paula, Our deepest sympathy goes out to both of you during what has to be the hardest thing a parent ever has to face. Always remember and hold close in your hearts how much Jonathan loved you. Everyone who met him and saw that smile, walked away with a smile on THEIR face and their spirits lifted!

It was honor and a privilege to get to know jonathan my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Captain Gerald and family,i am so sorry to hear this news.Johnathon was an inspiration to so many of us in the brotherhood,he will surely b missed,if we can help in any way say the word

Gerald he touched all who met him and was an inspiration to mankind. I will miss him.

Dear Gerald and Paula,I am so sorry for your loss.Jonathan touch the lives of so many people.But most of all he touched mine.I will always remember that wonderful smile.May God keep both of you close .

Gerald and Paula, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of grief. Jonathan was a fighter to the end and was loved by all who knew him. He is with the Lord now and watching over you. May he rest in peace.
Charlynne & Larry

Will miss his happy personality. Always a smile on his face when I saw him at NCC

Jonathan , thank you , you will be missed and loved by many , you are and always be a inspiration to me . Love you , my friend. God got him a great one, when he called you home.