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for James Connell
Michelle Amin
June 22, 2024
"Learn to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else."
-Leonardo da Vinci
Daniel Cardiel
August 29, 2022
great man! I served with him as a drill sergeant.
Charlie Gili
February 1, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of James David Connell Jr. US Army Sergeant 1st Class.
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
SFC Catron US Army Retired
August 19, 2020
Rest in Peace my brother. I'll see you again!
Ashley Meyer
February 24, 2020
Ashley Meyer
February 24, 2020
Still I find my way back to this guestbook. To read about the love you brought to this world and bravery. I miss yoy everyday I find peace in reading all the comments about you so kind and bring back such great memories. 2020 I am still thinking of yoy and will continue to always. Love your daughter Ashley
Ashley his daughter
October 12, 2019
Ashley Meyer
October 12, 2019
Some days are easy some days I still miss you so bad it hurts. The things that could have been well never know but i hold the memories we had like a bag of diamonds. The missing him part is always hard I just learn to live with it. I hope in 2019 everyone still thinks of you and still wishes dearly to just see you again as much as I do but you were awesome so sure they do gone but never forgotten:)
ashley
September 11, 2015
On this day 14 years ago I would have never thought it would have changed my life so much. When this happened I was in middle school home room. My father died in a war because of the terriosts attacks they did to us that day. Never take life for granted. God bless
ford
September 11, 2015
Ashley and Alexa
September 11, 2015
Ashley
September 11, 2015
me and Ava
ashley meyer
September 11, 2015
This day 14 years ago 9/11 of 2001 is what caused my father to be in Iraqi freedom war.i just want to say I never would have thought sitting in my 9th grade class room home room that those events would cost my dad's life in the future. Love always ashley remember to never take life for granted. God bless.
May 12, 2015
Really missing you on this day Tiger! Maybe gone but never forgotten! Love you, Pam Connell
Kim
May 4, 2015
RIP my best friend's father... gone too soon. ❤
April 18, 2015
Think of you often.... Love you!
Bryan Connell
April 12, 2015
Hey dad wish you were here going to prom and wish you could take pictures with me I hope your having fun with papaw i wish you could meet the love of my life she's amazing I love you so much and I miss you like crazy we will be together another day.
March 18, 2015
With deepest respect to the family of Sfc. Connell. My name is David Freeman. I attended basic training from Aug 2002 - Nov 2002 as recruit roster number 317 with B Co. 2/58th Inf. Rgt. at Sand Hill, Ft. Benning, Ga. James was my Drill Sgt. I had the highest amount of respect for him then and I will continue to have it until the day I die. I would like like to say that I looked to him as a son looks to his father. He taught me everything I know about soldiering. I fought in Iraq with A Co. 2/3 Inf. 3 SBCT 2 ID from Nov. 03 - Nov 04 and I would like to say that I believe my survival of the deployment can be greatly attributed to the time James spent pounding me into being the best. My heart is broken at his loss and I would like to extend my love to all of his family. Please know that he will never be forgotten. A true patriot. If you would like to talk with me you can email me at [email protected] God bless.
June 11, 2014
Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday Tiger! Love you and miss you a lot! Pam Connell
Keith Ashcroft
May 11, 2014
Your dad, James D. Connell Jr. would always want you to be forever a part of your mom's life. She loves you kids more than anything.
ashley meyer
January 11, 2014
Hey dad haven't been on in awhile just wanted you to know I love ya and think of you everyday.
Courtney Connell
June 26, 2013
Hey daddy,
i just want to tell you how much i love you in miss you! i know you and Pawpa are looking down on us. I miss you so much i cant wait to be able to see you again! I miss you so much! hopefully ill get to go to Arlington this summer to visit your grave and i love and miss you soo much!
Love,
you daughter,
Courtney
May 12, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Connell family. I know today is a hard day for you. I think of Dave, as we knew him, often. He was a great man, Friend and Coach for the Watertown Red and Black and missed very much.
Sincerely, George Ashcraft and Family
Bryan Connell
April 19, 2013
Daddy I miss you so much I love you more than anything in the world I wish you could meet my girlfriend you would like her me and granny talk about you all the time every time I talk about just about I cry I just hope your proud of the young man I am daddy I love you and miss you so much!!!!!
Nick L
January 31, 2013
I just wanted to thank James Connell Jr. (Drill Sarge Connell as I knew him) and his entire family for this hero's service in the United States Army. I met him back in 2004 when I enlisted in the Infantry. I have talked about him throughout the years and always admired him for the strong American and elite Soldier that I knew. He comes up in conversation ever now and then with friends and family because of the impact he left in my life and the great memories I have of him. He called me 'triple deuce' at Benning because my roster number was 222. After all these years I was trying to look him up because of a conversation I had with my wife and was deeply sadden to see that he had fallen. You have a great family here First Sarge! Thank you and Salute!
Ashley Meyer
September 24, 2012
Dad how are you doing I am ok I miss you so much I know you are watching over us all niko and Alexa would have loved to meet you. You would have been a great grandpa to them. I love you...
the connell family
Laci Connell
August 31, 2012
Hey Dad!!
Its been over a year since I have last wrote you. Just an update: Nick & I were married July 30, 2011'. We are expecting our first child, your first grandchild, Sept. 18.2012' -Lynziee Annahlee Connell. I wanted to stop by & tell you that Nick & I both miss you. I never got the chance to meet you in person, but I hear stories about you all the time from Nick. He misses you so much. Not a day goes by that he doesn't talk about memories when he was child & things you both used to do together. I wish you could meet your granddaughter Laci Connell
Courtney Connell
June 11, 2012
Happy Birthday I love you soooo much!!!!
I miss you alotand i cant wait to see you in heaven!!
Your baby girl all grown up!! Courtney Connell
Pam Connell
June 11, 2012
Tiger just wanted to wish you a Happy Birhtday !!! Miss you alot..
Pam Connell
Courtney Connell
May 12, 2012
Dad,
Today I looked into the sky and it was beautiful. I then realized it's because you are there. You fly with the angels now but part of you will always be with us. I cant believe you went home to heavn 6 years ago. Somethies it feel like you where just here the other day. I love you dad and i always will. can't wait to see you in heaven one day.i miss you alot.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class James D. Connell:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
Pam Connell
May 12, 2012
Tiger,
6 years ago today you where taken from us. You might be gone but you are never forgotten about. We miss you everyday and we think of the good memories we all shared. We will always love you and never forget you for what you done for all of us.
Miss You,
Pam
Courtney Connell
January 30, 2012
Dad,
I miss you soo much, i think about you every day. Thank you for all of the good memorys i have with you. i can't wait to see you in heavn. I will have soo much to tell you when i finally get to see you one day. I no you are with me every day. I doing well in college and i fell like i alway busys with work, school and chruch. I really miss i wish you were here. I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH
LOVE&MISS YOU,
Courtney
Sad
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas.. Miss you..
Sad
September 11, 2011
Thank you for service and sacrifice. You protected us and then gave your life for us. You will never be forgoten. Miss you and thinking of you and all of the people that lost their lives on 9-11. You are never far from our thoughts and always in our hearts.
Sad
Autumn Connell Guthrie
September 11, 2011
We love you TIger!
BRYAN CONNELL
August 14, 2011
Dad just thinking of you love you, and miss you a whole lot.
BRYAN CONNELL
June 14, 2011
DAD, I LOVE YOU I WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE I MISS YOU A WHOLE LOT
Courtney Connell
June 12, 2011
Dad I no I'm a day late but, happy birthday. i miss you soooo much i think about you everyday. I love you so much dad.
John 15:13
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class James D. Connell:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 4, 2011
laci mack
February 3, 2011
hey james..we never did get to meet but i wish i had the chance to..your son, nick is amazing. He is a great guy and from stories iv heard he is a lot like you.
-your future daughter- in-law
laci
ashley swatzell
December 28, 2010
James was my step dad since I was 2 I considered him my dad and he loved me like his own. I could not have asked for a better dad.
Linda Tucker
October 21, 2010
I have thought of David over the years, we dated when we were teenagers. I was looking for him on Facebook when I found his obituary. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. My heart goes out to his family. I will always remember David and what good times we had together. He was a good person. I will always love him.
God Bless,
Linda Tucker
Bryan Connell
June 20, 2010
Hey dad its Bryan "Happy Fathers Day" i wish your here. im still hanging in there thought. Miss you dad love you.
Bryan connell
June 20, 2010
hey dad its bryan i miss you wish you were here happy fathers day well dad im going to get off of here love you and miss you
Eddie Taylor
June 14, 2010
maywe never forget the great men and women of our armed services
Missing You Everyday. Love Ya !!
Pam Connell
June 11, 2010
Happy Birthday Tiger !! 6-11-66. We miss you and love you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love You,
Pam Connell,And Your Kids
Kathy
May 12, 2010
Remembering you and praying for your family today and always.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class James D. Connell:
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
Cooking ribs for Bryans B-Day! MESSY!!!
Pam Connell
April 27, 2010
Tiger, I am writing this letter to let you know that your kid's are doing fine. We miss you so much it hurts at times. It is getting closer to 3yrs. that you have been gone. Not a day gones by we don't talk about or think about you. We miss you dearly. Bryan's B-Day is coming up soon and we always think about those ribs you made him on the grill. An the mess you left me with on the grill to clean up. Took me and Nick two hours to clean. I can still hear you laughing about it! You will always be our HERO! You where a good dad,son,brother,brother-in-law, uncle and friend.Thanks for all the memories. Thanks everyone that said prayers for us. We needed them and still do. Bye Tiger see you in June on your B-Day!
Love Your sister-in-law,
Pam Connell
December 23, 2009
To the Family of Coach "Dave" Connell,
We are thinking of you this holiday season. Dave was such a great man. We were honored to know him. He was our friend, coach and died our "Hero".
God Bless you all,
George and Diana Ashcraft
Watertown Red and Black
Nicholas connell
November 10, 2009
i love u daddy
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. James Connell is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
Charles & Joan Connell
May 28, 2009
Tiger was our nephew. We are so proud of him. He lives in our hearts and we miss him terribly. We see the agony his death has put his family through as we stand by helpless. We love his children: Nick, Courtney, Brian and Ashley. Also his parents Jim and Sue. Grief has taken its toll but we pray God will help them. Tiger was a soldier in every sense of the word. It was his life and he loved it. He didn't lose his life he gave his life. He lives on in our hearts and he always will. We also want to say to his brothers and sister and their families we know this has been very hard on you also. You have suffered a great loss. There will always be a void in your life but you can hold on to the good memories you have. We love you all. Uncle Charles & Aunt Joan.
Peggy Childers
May 13, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class James D. Connell:
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
George Ashcraft
May 12, 2009
Today is the anniversary date of Dave leaving us. The Red and Black knew him as Coach "Dave" Connell. We think of you all often. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers always. Our website is in honor of him this week and Saturday we are walking in the Armed Forces day parade. He was Our Friend, Our Coach and Our Hero.
Sincerely,
The Watertown Red and Black Football team
Coach Ashcraft and Family
May 7, 2009
As the anniversary date of Tiger's death comes around, I hope you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers every day. I've known Tiger since Middle School and the entire family is very dear to me. Words cannot describe what a great guy Tiger was and he will never be forgotten. Love you all and thinking about you often.
Kenna Larra
January 20, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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,
Kenna
June 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Connell!
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
May 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
David Parker
May 2, 2008
Coach Connell was not only a fellow coach to me he was my friend, I think of him often and miss my firend. I recall sitting in Iraq talking about football as we laughed and planned for how we were going to coach when we returned the following summer. I miss you! everytime I walk on to the field to coach a game I think of you and our time together in watertown. see you when my time here is done and if there is football in heaven I am sure I will see you on the sidelines someday.
Brian Willliams
March 31, 2008
Loved by everyone who knew him, great father
Troy Ashcraft
January 21, 2008
In memory of The Watertown Red and Black Football Team to Coach David Tiger Connell.
Troy Ashcraft
January 21, 2008
January 21rst 2008,
My father is the coach of the Watertown Red and Black football team. I was in a google search and found this guest book. My father, mother and sisters told me about it when it started but I never had a chance to make a post. In a way I am glad because it is 2008 and I am the first to make a post. My father loved Dave like a brother. We recently had are banquet and Dave was mentioned again. I posted some pictures and just wanted to let you know he is still in are thoughts and prayers along with the family. Please keep in touch with us as we will you. Love Always The Ashcraft Family.
Game in memory of Coach Connell. November 11th 2007.
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
The footballers had tattoos done in memory of coach.
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
Watertown footballers at Daves service.
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
Ben Pritchard, Dave Tiger Connell, George Ashcraft
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
January 21, 2008
Peggie Writtenhouse
October 4, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of James Connell. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Connell and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 14, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
Glen
June 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Adam Baldwin
June 17, 2007
SFC. Connell was one of the first soldiers i came into contact with when i entered the military. He always kept me going and i will miss him. Im certain many soldiers are still alive today because of what he has instilled in them. My heart goes out to you and in the days ahead.
ROBYN Garside
June 6, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Eddie Taylor
June 2, 2007
I cannot put into words what I want to say.So Ill say thanks to a true hero and his family.
Mike Martinez
May 28, 2007
To the Connell family. My name is Mike Martinez, and I am a singer in Nashville. I had the privelege of meeting David a few weeks back when we were performing in Nashville. During each break I would sit with him and chat. At one point I asked him if he minded that I mention him to the crowd and he had no objection. Everyone in the room stood up and applauded him and what he was doing for our country. Although I only spent a brief while getting to know him, I was heart broken to here of his passing. Each night that I play, I take a moment to mention his name to the crowd and what an honor it was to meet him, and without fail the entire room applauds him. I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
May 28, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
lewis cooper
May 25, 2007
Sfc Connell was one of my frist team leaders at 101st.. I got a call a few day ago while training ..my payers and thoughts are with you..
WO1 Robert Weber
May 25, 2007
To the Connell family,
My deepest sympathies and regrets go out to you. I worked with SFC Connell in 2nd platoon, B Co, 2-58 IN for quite some time. It is very hard to find words to even possibly comfort you at your time of need, but I can tell you that what I learned about him most of all during that time is that family always came first. I remember times when he would leave to coach a football game or take time with all of you.
He will be missed by everyone that knew him, and I can only be thankful that I was able to get to know him, if only for a little while. Continue to take care of yourselves and each other and know that he will never be forgotten.
John Hawes
May 25, 2007
To the family of SFC Connell I extend my condolences. I served with SFC Connell when he first arrived at FT Drum. He was my platoon seargent at the time. He was a great leader and friend. He had a great sense of humor and shared his experiences with us for us all to learn from. SFC Connell is a true hero and will be greatly missed. You will never be forgotten.
Candy Taylor
May 23, 2007
MY heart is breaking for the Connell's.I am so proud of the Lake City man that gave his life for our freedom.My thoughts and prayers are with the family and his many friends.
Judy Foust
May 22, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Connell 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. James you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor James.
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~
Mitzi Evans
May 21, 2007
Rest in Peace Sgt. Connell. God Bless You.
George Ashcraft
May 20, 2007
To the Family of Coach James David Connell, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Watertown Red and Black Semi-pro football team suffered its toughest loss last Saturday. Learning the death of Dave has torn our hearts. Dave was a great friend and coach. It was his coaching techniques in 2005 and 2006 that helped us win the EFL Northern division Championship in 2006. He left a few weeks before that final game, but he kept in contact through emails.
Please check out our website at www.eteamz.com/watertownredandblack to see what he meant to us. He is our hero.
We will see you in Arlington on Friday.
Sincerely,
George Ashcraft, Diana and family
And the Watertown Red and Black Semi-pro football family
Sam Verbeck
May 20, 2007
I want Nick, Courtney, and Bryan to know that we all thought the world of your dad. We will miss him and we will miss you being a part of the Watertown Red and Black family. Your father was a good man doing what he believed in. I know this is a tough time for you kids, but please, stay in school, continue to get good grades and continue to make your father proud.
Tammy Nelson
May 20, 2007
" IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW" If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free, Oh if you could only see! I have beheld our Father's face and I've touched my Saviours hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced when I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've seen your mansion, and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because His word will show you the way! So please don't cry, because we'll meet again someday!
Tammy Nelson
May 20, 2007
I did not know Mr. Connell but I was was born and raised in Clinton, Tn. My brother was a United States Marine and I can only say thank you for your dedication and sacrifice so we all can be free and have the liberty to be able to do what we want here in America. You paid the ultimate price for all of us. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Roberts Family
May 18, 2007
Thank You For Your Sacrifice. We Share In Your Grief With The Recent Loss Of Our Father/Husband, Although The Circumstances Are Different The Pain Of Loss Is Always Devastating. Your Family Is In Our Thoughts And Prayers.
The Family Of Fred E. Roberts
U.S.M.C 1937-2006
Sherlyn Hendricks
May 18, 2007
Please know that even though I didn't know your loved one, it saddens my heart to see his picture and know that he gave his life so that we Americans can be free. God bless you and your family during your loss. My thought and prayers are with your family.
Sherlyn Hendricks
Bill Brabson
May 18, 2007
May God grant you and your Family His peace as only He can do. Your loved one gave His life that I might be free..I did not know him but I feel your loss..God bless you real good. Bill Brabson Spring Hill, Fla...Formeraly of Knoxville.
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