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for James Ebbers
Curtis Walton
December 14, 2024
RIP soldier.
Scott Miranda
June 14, 2023
I miss you guys so much
Just a wanderer
September 7, 2022
I just read a news article about the retirement of a TSA bomb sniffing dog named Ebbers. When I came to the part about Ebbers being named after U.S. Army Pvt. James Ebbers, I felt compelled to Google him. That is how I found this page. I've spent the last 20 minutes reading all the entries here and it has made my heart heavy.
James seemed like a very nice young man, with many people who cared deeply for him.
Please know, that even 20 years later, James is still in the thoughts of even those who did not know him. May his memory live on for all of eternity.
"Now he has departed from this strange world a little ahead of me. That means nothing. ...the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." - Einstein
May those who loved James meet him once again.
Mrs. N. Ebbers
May 29, 2022
It's Memorial Day weekend 2022.
Missing you and Matt. Your little nephew Jon Henry and nieces Mavis and Jamie will get to know you through my scrapbooks & family stories that I share. with Love always, mom
Nancy Ebbers
January 6, 2017
Love you, Son. At this New Year 2017 and Always. God Bless, Mom
DEBBIE ELAM
November 26, 2015
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each fallen hero since the 1983 attack on the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hero may have been born, gone to school, lived in Virginia at sometime during their life or even trained for his military service in Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have honored 247 Virginia Gold Star Families with quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email ([email protected]) or phone at 804-397-5375 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of Hero. Thank you.Debbie Elam, Chairman Virginia Memorial Quilt Project P. O. Box 534Powhatan, VA 23139
July 1, 2015
I'm sending my condolences to the Ebbers family, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4
Debra Jones
September 10, 2014
Just thinking of Jim today. Lots of memories growing up with him and the Ebbers family. Jim youre gone but NEVER forgotten!
Love always
The girl next door
March 26, 2013
A beautiful Yellow Lab/Vizla named EEbbers is now a fully certified Explosives Detection Canine working with me in Kansas City at the International Airport. He honors James' memory by working hard everyday keeping the traveling public safe and happy as they watch him eagerly doing his job everyday. Sometimes he just likes to have fun though....
December 25, 2012
Gone far too soon. He has not been forgotten.
Debbie Elam
July 1, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Peggy Childers
October 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. James H. Ebbers:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Debbie Elam
June 19, 2011
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 179 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
Eebbers, 16 weeks
Joan & Lee Klancher
June 7, 2011
To the family and friends of James Ebbers: We wanted to let you know that a future explosives-sniffing dog has been named in honor of James. His name is Eebbers; the first "E" stands for his litter (each litter adopts the next letter in the alphabet). Eebbers is a male yellow lab, and we are fostering him until next February 2012 when he can begin his training at one-year old. He will work for TSA at an airport, the military or a police force. All the dogs at the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team (Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX) are named for a victim in 9-11 or military personnel. We are so honored to foster Eebbers. He is 16 weeks old right now, very cute, and very smart. If you are ever in the Austin area in the next 8 months, you are welcome to meet him. After that you can keep tabs on him with the TSA - http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/editorial_1886.shtm.
Colleen Ciraulo
April 19, 2011
RIP James and Matt, you are very much missed. love scott, colleen and the kids.
Until we're together again in heaven, you'll ALWAYS be in my heart.
Brian (Dad) Ebbers
October 17, 2010
Peggy Childers
October 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. James H. Ebbers:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Nancy Ebbers
October 1, 2010
Dear James,
Freedom is not free, and you are proof of that. God bless you and all the others who have died in the service of our country. Miss you very much. Stay strong.
Remember, Jesus is totally trustworthy.
Take care to remember you're loved, Mom
Nancy Ebbers
May 30, 2010
James, Today a whole sanctuary filled with people thanked you (and me as I stood to represent you) for your brave service and sacrifice for our country.
We all are so grateful for you. Miss you very much, Love , Mom
Jeremy Hauptner
May 28, 2010
I went through basic training with James Ebbers. He was an unforgettable character. I'm so glad I got to spend memorial day weekend 2002 with him, Matt Janson & family, Chad McDuffee, and others. I randomly found Chad wandering around Seoul Korea at one point in Spring of 2003, and he delivered me the news then. I don't know what came over me to search the net on this day, but I did. I never realized James's day of passing was also my birthday. I miss a lot of my military friends. I feel very fortunate to have had such a great weekend, and experience with such a person. I'll never forget our simularities in music preference. Rest in peace my friend. Life moves on, but you will not be forgotten.
Charles H. Miranda
November 17, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;
Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;
All the way to the end of the
sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Do A Web Search On:
Charles H. Miranda -- Or.
charlesthepoet2003
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Nancy Ebbers
May 27, 2009
Dear James,
My Brave, Strong Son,
We are thankful for you, and thankful for your service and sacrifices. We love you and miss you more than I can say.
Always, Mom
God bless our Troops.
Ron Both
May 25, 2009
Jim and Matt,
Thanks for your service to our great country. You will not be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 1, 2008
To the family of Pvt. James H. Ebbers:
James gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Julianne
October 22, 2008
I can't believe 6 years have gone by. just the other day I heard the song we used to sing in our classes. you know...Black Water....Doobie Brothers...miss ya like I miss the sunshine James.
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 15, 2008
Dear family of Pvt. James H. Ebbers,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Alexis Ciambrone
April 6, 2008
Hi James, Hi Matt,
It's me Alexis,I used to watch you guys and wanted to let you guys know thanks for keeping this world safe while you served the army. It saddens me that your not here. I remember always watching you guys and your brother Mark too. I know your heaven and hope your doing well please keep good watch on all of us who miss you guys dearly.
Nancy Ebbers
January 3, 2008
James, we're missing you, brave, strong son. Our hearts
are filled with memories of you.
Until we meet again,
In His Everlasting Love,Mom
November 11, 2007
AS Veteran's Day approaches, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends today and everyday. Thank you for being an American hero.
Your former Prairie View teacher,
Mrs. Jennifer Raymond
Debbie Jones
October 10, 2007
Wow its been over a year since I've written anytihng..But I just wanted to stop and say Whats up Dude? Jim I miss you and Matt more than words can describe..But I just want you to know that you are not forgotten!..so katy is married and has a kid now! Crazy huh!! Yeah and im still bein me..ya know ..the usual stuff..And Scott and his woman bought their own place..kinda..long story..but anyways I just wanted to let you know that you and matt are in my thoughts and prayers! ALL THE TIME! I love u guys both and miss u everyday! But Im sure u 2 are havin a lot more fun than me..Cuz this stuff is crazy out here! SO anywayz thats all for now! Love u...THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
Hamlet Canosa
September 8, 2007
The Scriptures tell us that soon the day will come when God will wipe away every tear from your eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, and there shall be no more pain - for all of these things shall pass. To the family and friends of Pvt. Ebbers - my heartfelt sympathies extend to each of you. Though I did not know James personally, I know that he is my brother in Christ and, as such, I lift you, his family and friends, up in prayer. Be assured that Pvt. Ebbers's greatest gift given - his life - is a gift treasured and appreciated by many across this land. God bless you all. Rest in peace, brave soldier.
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
David Tetreau
July 19, 2007
I did not know James very well, but I was sad to see him go. I was deployed to Djibouti Africa with him and attended his memorial service. Rest in peace James.
Debbie Smothers
June 17, 2007
Nancy, I met you at the freedom run and I want you to know how sorry I am for the loss that you and your family has endured. The sacrifice that has been made on be half of all of us will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is a Hero and you have great reason to be proud.
Hamlet Canosa
April 19, 2007
Dear Ebbers Family,
I pray that the good Lord will bring to each of you the full measure of His divine peace. May His sweet Spirit embrace you in this, your time of grief.
Rest in peace, brave soldier.
mike hoffmeister
October 15, 2006
to the ebbers family, you dont know me, but i was a friend of jim's back in hs. he was a great kid, and i miss him dearly. it takes me awhile to get over losses, especially friends of mine. i've kept you guys in my prayers since the fateful day. and to jim, i miss you man. hope you're having fun. cant wait to see you again. take care man.
Garnet Jenkins
September 30, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Pvt. James H. Ebbers, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service. to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest In Peace James Ebbers, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Ebbers family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My 19 year young brother, among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the Peace of God and the memories of James,
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Garnet Jenkins
September 29, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Pvt. James H. Ebbers, on the anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace James Ebbers, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Ebbers family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My 19 year young brother, among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the Peace of God and the memories of James,
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Nancy Ebbers
July 16, 2006
To Those who have shared their own
memories of James -- it helps to read these. We miss him so much.
Thanks for your encouragement to
remember the good things in life and to be thankful. Sincerely,
Nancy Ebbers, mother of
Matt, James and Mark
Debbie Jones
April 13, 2006
JIM-
i just want to know i miss you dearly. i think about all the good times we shared with everyone!! just remember to keep an eye out for me!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR !!!
yvonne poslie (caldwell)
March 31, 2006
I did not know PVT Ebbers personally but I was in 551st MP Co with him and spoke to him several occassions. I was truly hurt by his passing and would like to extend my strongest sympathy to the family of PVT Ebbers.
-SGT Caldwell
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ebbers family in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. James, in October it will be 4 years since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Debbie Jones
March 3, 2006
Jim-
just want you to know that i am thinking of you. im sure that you and your brother are probably somewhere smokin on your reds and sippin your buds. probably workin on a car or ridin a bike. well whatever it is your doin i miss you 2 dearly. and i know one day the three of us can do some of all the stuff we used to together again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE ALWAYS AND 4EVER
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR!!!
Carolyn Evans
February 15, 2006
Always Our Hero. Gold Star Mother
Great kid - gone too soon - but not without purpose!
Nancy & Mikey Harrig
September 23, 2005
Miss this kid terribly - always will. Nancy - this picture is for you.
Samantha Wilson
June 19, 2005
Nancy, brian, and mark;
I read most of the entries in this guestbook, and alot of time has passed since i have decided to write anything. Time may of passed, but my thoughts and prayers will always stay in my heart. Never did i know any funnier guys then the "Ebber's boys." Ill always miss jim and matt, and may god take care of them for eternity in heaven. With love (Samantha Wilson)
November 20, 2002
I miss Jim more than I can say. He was a wonderful morale booster----and strong, very strong, tough, kind, generous, kind of a wise guy and yet wise beyond his years. He understood what was really important in life----- love, forgiveness and hope and having a good laugh once in a while! To all of Jim's friends I say this: There's a time to mourn and this is it. But better days are on the way. I'll see you 'round, at Wendy's or Taco Bell.........sometime.......with love from Nancy Elizabeth Ebbers 11/19/02 post script; Thank you all for the support you've shown to us!!!!!
Nancy Ebbers
November 19, 2002
I miss my son more than I can say here. He was strong, smart, very strong, kind,loyal, responsible, wise, generous, kind of a 'wise guy' and a good letter writer. He was a wonderful morale booster!
THANKS to all of you who have come along side us for comfort in the past few weeks, and for genuine friendship in the past years. There
is a time to mourn and this is it.
But I also believe that some better days are eventually on the way. Keep in touch if you can...I hope to see some of you at Wendy's or Taco Bell or maybe Threshold........with love..........
Nancy Elizabeth Ebbers.
Brian Ebbers
November 10, 2002
Perhaps no one knew Jim better than me - I was there when he was born in our apt. in Virginia, the day he started Kindergarten, the day he started Jr. High with Mr.G. I took him for his first drive when he was 15, to his first Judo lesson and taught him his first guitar chords(though he soon surpassed me there). Maybe God needed extra muscle in heaven-Jim, you will always be my hero, Dad
Kimberly Sjo
November 5, 2002
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ebbers,
I was saddened to hear of James's death. He was a second grade student of mine at Fernway Park School. He was such a sweet child. I remember that he loved insects and read everything he could get his hands on. I've never forgotten him. I am sorry for your loss.
Alex Sabatino
November 5, 2002
I know Jim threw Beth... I wasnt good friends with him, but i know how much they truly cared about each other... To his family you are all in my prayers. To beth, I hope i can be a supposrt in somehow to you.
Lindsay Wagner
November 4, 2002
I went to school with Jim, from Jr. High through high school. He was one nice guy and so much more to others. I was friends with him through Beth. I know that he treated her with such respect, and passion, remembering all the times they'd smile together, walking past in the halls at school. Keep remembering his spirit and soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and Beth. God Bless you all
Julianne Saldana
November 4, 2002
what can I say? James was quite the character. Always making me laugh. He always knew when to crack a joke, though sometimes they were cheesy. Gotta love that kid. ;-)I'll always remember good ol' James and his goat.
Mike Sineni
November 3, 2002
Jim, you were like my brother. I'll always miss you and think of you forever!
Beth Kuchta
October 28, 2002
Jim is my hunnie =0). He always will be. He is always in my heart and mind and soul....and always will be FOREVER! I love you , Jim (fiance)!!
C U Next Tuesday!! (mike and katy)
Alice Cahill
October 23, 2002
I didnt know James, but I am a former teacher at MVCC of Beths. I am very sorry for your loss. I remember many of the kind words, and wonderful stories you had of James. He and all of you are in my prayers.
Jennie Oettiker
October 23, 2002
I am very sorry for the tremendous loss you have suffered. Your family is in my heart and prayers. May the Lord watch over you and guide you through this painful time.
Jessica and Jamie Feltz
October 22, 2002
We never met James but we've grown up with Beth and our prayers go out to you and James' family. May God comfort you during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Jessica and Jamie Feltz
melanie widel
October 22, 2002
I never really knew James, but I did know Mark(through other friends) and I know that he was close to his brother. I send my deepest prayers to you
Lisa Carrano
October 22, 2002
Brian, Nancy, Matt & Mark,
Jim was a great kid and we will always remember him that way. He will be missed very much by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our prayers are with you all.
Lisa Carrano & Family
Jim Anderson
October 22, 2002
Go with God, Soldier.
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