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March 23, 2015
In Gods kingdom government there will be no more wars.
Isaiah 2:4
L K
October 22, 2014
October 22
To the Adar family and friends. May God comfort you in this time of your healing process. Isa. 40:29 you have my deepest sympathy.
Peggy Childers
June 29, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. James L. Adair:
It has truly been my honor to sign James' guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that James will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
June 30, 2012
June 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. James L. Adair:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
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March 10, 2012
Still not forgotten. Please Lord, continue to watch over his family.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
Thank you James, for the freedoms we enjoy and for your sacrifice.
A thankful American veteran...
Peggy Childers
June 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. James L. Adair:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Peggy Childers
June 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. James L. Adair:
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
Michael Sterpka
May 31, 2010
James,
It's been almost three years since you were taken from us, but not a second goes by that I don't think of you or flex. I always talk about you even around guys that didn't know you, because you were one of the funniest people that I have ever met, and a great friend. I will never forget you, and I cannot wait to see you again. We all love you, and miss you.
Dennis McGrath
January 2, 2010
It was an Honor meeting James before he was deployed. It has been a while now since his loss, but my son, Sgt. Greg McGrath, still talks of him. I remember the day as though it was yesterday when he called be from Iraq with the news. The news of James's loss was hard, and even now, my heart goes out to his family. James is not forgotten....he is honored. Greg refuses to remove his braclet. Proud father of a proud soldier!
JO HAWKINS
October 12, 2009
I hope this message helps you in your loss. I did not know JAMES.but I am blessed to know there are special men who fight and protect those of us at home.GOD BLESS YOU AND EASE YOU OF HIS LOSS.
jo hawkins
October 12, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
zach cissell
September 23, 2009
adair there's not a day that goes by that i dont think about you and what happened that day. i try to tell everyone about you who ask's about my braclet that i wear every day.i just miss you so much and catch my self wondering why you were killed, i still haven't called chelsea, i know i should have but i dont think i will ever get over what i promised her the day we left and i didn't keep my promise.we all miss you and untill the day i die will i tell your story. i will see all of u again one day.
Kenna Larra
December 31, 2008
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James M. Koster
October 13, 2008
Brave Spc. James L. Adair,
You sound like an absolutely fine young man. The type of person any one of us would be happy to call a guest, or any parent a son. War has taken you away from us much too early, and it is up to us to live and do honor to your memory. Therefore I honor you now James by saying thank-you. Thank-you for the person you were and thank-you for the sacrifice you made for all of us. Our loss is Heaven's gain. We are left here envious of their ability to communicate with you. Just know James that you were loved by many. Your life, though a brief spark caused the flame of respect to burn within us, your grateful fellow citizens
Peggy Childers
July 20, 2008
To the family of Spc. James L. Adair:
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
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Adair!
In Memory of James Lee ~ (Debra Estep)
June 29, 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 –
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
Bill Welch
June 9, 2008
To the family of James L. Adair our prayers are with you in your time of loss .What James has done for our country and our freedom will be remembered always.
May 29, 2008
We are so grateful for your service for our safety and freedom!
Buck family
April 16, 2008
To the family of James our prayers are with you in your loss .What he has done for our country and our freedom will not be forgotten.
Judy Rudolph
December 6, 2007
You do not know me, but I am the sister of Bobbie Jean Zurfluh of Carthage. She has told me so much about your brave husband and of your precious baby girl Avery. She said that the baby looks just like her Daddy. Wouldn't that make him so proud? We will never know the sorrow that you feel, but as a grateful nation, we say Thank You for the sacrifice that your husband and son made for us and for the sacrifice that you make each day.
Kelly
October 4, 2007
TO A TRUE HERO! Thank You
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
Lisa
August 28, 2007
To All Friends and Family: Thank you for lending us your precious loved one so that we could be free. We can never repay the sacrifice he gave nor can we ultimately make it right. I am honored to call myself an American. He will live on through all who knew him. God Bless you all. Prayers for the family and friends will be lifted up through soldiers angels.
August 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Adair and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SGT Brandon O'Callaghan
August 4, 2007
We had a lot of good times and bad times in basic training and unfortunately those days would be the only ones I spent with you...you are truly missed brother
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Dennis (USMC- Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
July 23, 2007
We are deeply saddened at your loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 13, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Adair 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 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~
July 9, 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
tricia luttrull
July 9, 2007
Thank you Spc. James L. Adair. You gave your all for my freedom. God Bless your Family.
Tommy Adair
July 8, 2007
I pray God and his Son will heal and bind up your broken hearts.
Ronn Massie
July 8, 2007
God bless the family and friends of James.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you James for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
gary Allain
July 7, 2007
Spc. James L. Adair
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
deborah rivers
July 7, 2007
To the family of James, my grief for the loss of your son is felt. I know what it's like to loose your child in war as my son was killed in action too. It feels that your heart has been ripped from you and you don't understand why this happened to your child. I've felt all you will feel in the coming days and weeks and though I’m not close in relation to area, but I am very close by email. I offer any support to you and your family that I can. It's with the Grace of God that I've gotten through each day and with His healing love and comfort that I've been able to once again sleep at night and not cry each day. Believe me I do know how hard it is. May God continue to heal you and your family and contact me when and if you are ever ready, even if it's to vent or cry.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq with the 2-505th PIR 82nd Airborne Div
Joscelyn Spivey
July 6, 2007
To the Adair family,
I just want to send my deepest sympathy. For his hard work and dedication to this nation may he not be forgotten. He dedicated his life for this purpose that we may be free and our children be free and our children's children be free. For that reason (FREEDOM) IS why I will forever be thankful.
valorie
July 6, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and now they are protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Ron and Kim
July 6, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Susan Watson
July 5, 2007
Please accept my sincerest sympathy for you loss. As a sister who lost a brother in Vietnam and a mother of a son now in Baghdad I feel so much sorrow for each and every family who has to experience this loss. Know that James is in my and many other's prayers and that we will honor him and his ultimate sacrifice.
Nancy Varian
July 5, 2007
May James live now in the eternal light of God's presence.
Sandy Bonesteel
July 5, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is in the Army and now deployed; I want to send my condolences.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 5, 2007
Rest in peace.
SHIRLEY DONEY
July 4, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
July 4, 2007
Another Angel has arrived in Heaven...
God Bless the broken hearted left behind....Please rest in knowing he is ALWAYS with you....
Much Love,
T~
Sister of a Fallen Marine
Renee Owens
July 4, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA06Apr2006
Carol Cline
July 4, 2007
Spc. James Adair and Family:
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Garnet Jenkins
July 4, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of
this Brave Young Soldier, Spc. James L. Adair,
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain
that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface
through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this. Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May James Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Adair family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
ann marie B
July 4, 2007
To the family of James,
Always sorry to read about others loss and pain. I feel for you. I want you to know James was a brave and repected man in my family's eyes. Thank you for helping others James!!!
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