Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of James D. Blankenbecler US Army Command Sergeant Major.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Peggy Childers

October 30, 2013

To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."

Bonnie Lambert

November 16, 2012

As Thanksgiving approaches, I am thinking of you Blank. Your service and sacrifice have not been forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife, children and family. God Bless You.

June 10, 2012

Today, I learned about James Blankenbecler, his life & legacy. I thank him with eternal gratitude for his service to this nation. I thank his family and military unit for sharing who he was, what he stood for, and his life, with us.

Rob Delay

March 21, 2012

Prayers for Jims wife and children and family.I was a classmate of Jims from 1st grade up to graduation from Groveton high school.God rest you soul Jim.

Peggy Childers

October 1, 2011

To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 2, 2010

To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler:
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

donna weeks

March 30, 2010

Words can't express your loss or our country's loss. May God comfort you and bless you.

Kenna Kay

December 22, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

mauris thompson

August 23, 2009

dear csm blankenbecler i knew u as 1st sgt blankenbecler you where an outstanding NCO a true leader who lead by example to here of your death truly shook me to my core because i grew into an NCO under your guidience and leadership you not only soldiered but you did it with a smile and if any of your "JO"s where in a bind you would handle that problem with a quickness and would expect no less from us NCOs i take the things that u showed me as a soldier and apply them in civilian life until we meet again SGT. MAJ . To the family the lord Jesus Christ promise that we will all see each other again when he calls us all home to be with him in his kingdom i believe SGT MAJ will be there waiting to enbrace you but until that day i know hes playing 18 holes somewhere in heaven. Sincerely SGT Mauris Thompson Bravo Battery 1/62 ADA HQ Plt

Tony Smith

July 29, 2009

Just wanted to say...We still miss you Jim.

Tony O.Smith
USASMA Class 53

Danny Fry

February 4, 2009

You are missed by my family and my self greatly. I send my condolenses to your wife and daughter. You are and will ALWAYS be in my thoughts.

Sincerely,
" Ruffneck 3 "

In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)

October 2, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

September 21, 2008

To the family of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler:
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

R Collis

July 20, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Command Sgt Maj Blankenbecler. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Command Sgt Maj Blankenbecler knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Command Sgt Maj Blankenbecler!

Lynne Cheek

July 8, 2008

CSM Blankenbecler's family,

I was a USASMA Class 53 classmate with James. Just want you to know that I remember him and think of his family.

the Buck family

May 31, 2008

To the family and friends of Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. what he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.

November 20, 2007

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Command Sgt Major Blankenbecler!

J H

September 24, 2007

For a class project on soldiers killed in the war, I decided to write about this man, who died on my birthday. Though I did not know him, I am honored by his service. May God bless him and his loved ones, for he has made the ultimate sacrifice for a great cause.

August 6, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY

July 7, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Command Sgt Maj Blankenbecler and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!

Mark & Nancy Cannaday

May 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will not be forgotten. Our hearts are thankful for all that you have done for us and our country. We are thankful for all those serving now and pray that God will send them safely home very soon. Sincerely, Mark & Nancy Cannaday and family.

Gary Allain

April 4, 2007

Command Sgt. Maj. james D. Blankenbecler

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

October 10, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Blankenbecler 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 it has been 3 years since you were taken know that you are my 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~

Garnet Jenkins

October 1, 2006

Paying tribute to Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May James rest, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Blankenbecler family.
Those who Made this Supreme Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My 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~

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss and this country has lost a Fine Young Hero.

Rodolfo Rivera

September 4, 2006

To the family of CSM Blankenbecler, I served with your husband/father in Hawaii and Ft. Bliss I am very sorry for your loss. He was a leader of leaders.

David Seamans

August 21, 2006

To the Blankenbecler family please know that our hearts and prayers are with you in the loss of James. He will always be a true hero to our family. Our son PFC Timothy J. Seamans, U.S. Army was killed in action by a roadside bomb (IED) on August 18, 2005 in Samarra, Iraq. May God Bless You and Keep You, May He Shine His Everlasting Light Upon You Always.

In Christ Love,

Dave, Monica and Ashley Seamans

7130 Oakwood Dr.

Jacksonville, FL 32211

a 4th ID wife

August 18, 2005

You would be so proud of your daughter. She is an inspiration to other military children going through deployments. As the 4th ID prepares for another deployment, we honor those we lost on our first deployment. We haven't forgotten.

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