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for James Powell
Alison Putnam
August 29, 2015
At an event in Washington DC I was given James E Powell's name as part of Armor Down's mission to "mindfully" honor the service of our military men and women, I volunteer for an organization that raises, trains and donates service dogs to wounded or disabled veterans. I coordinate the therapy dog program. We visit military retirement homes, USOs and hospitals. My therapy dog, Dolley, will pay tribute to SPC Powell every time she comforts a veteran. That's my way of honoring his memory.
Peggy Childers
October 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. James Powell:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
October 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. James Powell:
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
Kenna Larra
December 29, 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.
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
October 27, 2009
Kay I
October 22, 2009
Thank you Mr.Powell for your bravery and for your service to our country. God Bless You and RIP.
I visit your grave often even though I never met you. Your fellow Americans honor the memory of a true hero.
Cindy Smith
October 21, 2009
My husband (SSG Smith - SGT Back then) was also with Spc. Powell that day. He was the BC for the Bradley that were in that day. After this happened they had shut the phone service and net down due to casualities, which was common practice. But,I knew something was wrong when my husband didn't call home that night. He would always call after a mission to tell me he was ok. Later I recieved a call from the CO's wife. My heart sank... when she told me what had happened. Two days later my husband was able to call home... I can still remember the sadness and pain in his voice as he choked back tears while talking to me. He was so angry and hurting for such a long time... and to this day when he speaks of that day the expression on his face just breaks my heart. Because when he left for Iraq he told me all of his soldiers were coming home to their families... and they couldn't save him... they tried so hard... but God called James home that day.
I attended his memorial service on Fort Hood where I met his wife and I just wanted to wrap my arms around her... She had so much pain in her eyes and I tried so hard not to cry when I saw her. I knew she had seen and felt enough tears already. But I couldn't hold them back. They streamed down my face as shook her hand and our eyes met. I spoke with her briefly in the parking lot as we left the service... I just wanted her to know that my husband was there and that they did everything they could to try to save him. And that I was so sorry. It was so hard to get the words out of my mouth... the pain in her eyes tore me apart. I prayed that night that God would bring her comfort and strength. And that she would reach out if she needed someone to lean on instead of suffering in silence.
I know there are no words that can heal the pain of losing someone you love... someone that was part of you. I can only hope it has brought you some peace in knowing that he was and is still loved and missed by so many.
God bless you and keep you!
Lisa Leatherman
February 3, 2009
To The Family of Spc. James E. Powell,
I'm so sorry for you loss. We are doing a Rally in KY to honor your loved one. Our web site is www.somegaveallky.com Please contact me so we can see if someone can attend and if not I can mail your FLAG to your home.
EM2 Jaime Zamarripa
October 31, 2008
Powell was one of my friends when he was in the USS ARCTIC great shipmate and may god be with him and all his family
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
October 12, 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
October 4, 2008
To the family of Spc. James Powell:
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 Spc Powell. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Powell 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 Spc Powell!
November 20, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Powell!
November 2, 2007
james will aways be remember .
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 Spc Powell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!
catherine thorrez
June 25, 2007
There are no words I can say to make the hurt and pain go away. I have no idea what your family is going through but I have felt pain like this before. I am so sorry for your loss, May God Bless you and heal you.
Thank you for serving this country Spc. James Powell you are a hero in many eyes.
Gary Allain
April 5, 2007
Spc. James Powell
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 13, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Powell 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 yesterday was three years since you were taken please 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 12, 2006
Remembering Spc. James Powell, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our country, with a Multitude of
Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and many years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May James rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Powell family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~
May the memories of James, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
September 23, 2006
So sorry.
Chuck Lees
April 25, 2006
May God bless you in your loss.
Debra Woosley
December 2, 2005
I did not know Spc James Powell But I would like to say that these young men who put their lives on the line in combat for our United States are truly the American Hero's My prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of James family and friends .God Bless Debbie
Keith Huffaker
October 29, 2005
I wll'sas in the Bradley behind Powell's when death called. James died a hero, and those who lived on will never forget him. He gave all so we wouldn't have to. He was a great American, and a great friend. Sorru it took so long to remember him. He is a hero. Sohall he be immortal in our memories, some will never forget, and we salute you James. Rest in Peace.
roger warrix
July 20, 2005
jame was little brother to me and my brother he stay alot with till he went to army we miss him so much our heart is broking in half be god wanted him to come home that day with lot love and tear we miss you jame you always be with us
May 19, 2005
I'm very sorry for your loss. He paid the ultimate price for his country. He is a true hero.
Gay Evans
April 3, 2005
To Jim Ed's family..My son Spc now Cpl.Eddy Evans was with Jim Ed the day the Lord came for him. I had spoke to Jim Ed a few times while he was in Iraq.Eddy and Jim Ed where great buddies. I want you to know he touched my son's life forever and mine.My son was wounded not bad getting help for Jim Ed. I am so sorry for the lose Of Jim Ed. My son and his buddies wear braclets now honoring Jim Ed. He is not forgotten and will always be in our hearts.Like I told my son he is where he can protect and take care of all them that will go back in Dec of this year. He was a wonderful younge man and made me laugh eveytime I talked to him. He was always with my son when he would call home. I felt like he was my son too and loved him very much.God Bless All of You. Our love and prayers with You.
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