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Ariel Baker
October 23, 2019
Remembering you today and always.
Charles Gili
December 6, 2018
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 holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of James Michael Goins US Army 2nd Lieutenant.
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
Dustin
May 30, 2016
Mike was an ROTC classmate of mine at Kansas State. He was and always will be remembered by me as a great man. It wasn't hard to see the greatness in him that inspired others. I'm thankful to his family that raised him to be the selfless servant he was and will be forever grateful for his and their sacrifice.
SSG Harley Lawrence
April 12, 2016
To The Goins Family, Mike was a great big brother, plus the best leader I ever had the privilege and honor of serving with as an enlisted leader in his unit. In the nearly 12 year's since his passage unto fiddler's green, I still miss him dearly, but will never forget the presence of his strength and everlasting being.
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Reed Findley
January 7, 2015
To the Goins family: I was in an infantry company assigned to Lt. Goins' tank company. We worked alongside each other during most our tour. I miss this man everyday and have the utmost respect for him.I remember him asking me about boats because he wanted to get one when we got back to have fun with his wife. Just all around great man, my heart still goes out to y'all. He really impacted my life with his wonderful personality. One of the greatest leaders ever. Just know he will never be forgotten and I remind people here daily of his sacrifice. We are truly blessed to have known Mike.
Tammy Goins
May 25, 2013
On this Memorial Day weekend we just want to pause to remember our son and all his brothers and sisters in arms who gave their all to serve this country that they loved.
April 7, 2013
This candle represents respect & honor for 2nd Lt. James Goins. We shall always be grateful for his service & sacrifice.
Tammy & Jim Goins
April 3, 2013
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to remember our son and the many others who have given their all for love of God and Country. We appreciate each word you shared and know many still remember and care.
Peggy Childers
August 15, 2011
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. James Michael Goins:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
PAMELA WISCOMBE
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Peggy Childers
August 15, 2010
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. James Michael Goins:
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
September 11, 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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 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!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
August 17, 2009
Aug. 15th is bittersweet for me. I celebrate a wedding anniversary and a trajedy. Michael touched people in ways he never knew.
Peggy Childers
August 16, 2009
To the family of 2nd Lt. James Michael Goins:
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
Kevin Badger
March 8, 2009
Five years later, and I still think about Big Country every day. I will never forget Mike. His legacy is branded into hunreds of leaders across the Army that were in the cemetery on that tragic day. His brothers in A/2-12 CAV, Maddogs, will never forget him.
To the family, my prayers continue to be with you.
Kevin Badger, Former Commander, A/2-12 CAV
Gordon Canter
January 11, 2009
I was there wiith Mike on that awful day in An Najaf. He was a good man, excellent leader and good friend. I will remember him always as an American Hero whom gave his last full measure of devotion to his God, country and his men. Mike the line still holds, rest easy in the arms of God.
May God watch over your loved ones,and angles surround them. Gods speed Big Country, see you on the high ground brother.
R Collis
October 17, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of 2nd Lt Goins. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that 2nd Lt Goins 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 2nd Lt Goins.
In Memory of James Michael ~ (Debra Estep)
August 15, 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
A hero's goodbye
June 8, 2008
Michael
June 8, 2008
Mandy Kilbourn
June 8, 2008
I really wish you could meet your niece. I miss you and love you.
Max Mason
May 20, 2008
Today I came across a picture of you. It is kept with other important keepsakes.
Your picture reminded me how valuable everyday really is. They should not be taken for granted.
My wish is that things could be different. Some things can not be undone.
Godspeed.
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Goins!
Brandon Hittson
September 25, 2007
Michael, not a day goes by that i don't think about you. God must have needed a platoon leader.
Jeffrey McCollum
September 14, 2007
I worked with Michael's wife Paula at First Bank in Manhattan Kansas. I met Micheal on many occasions when he would pick Paula up for lunch. He was one hell of a good man and will be truly missed. R.I.P. Mike and God Bless Paula and the rest of the Goins family.
August 10, 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 (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 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Goins and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
J. A. Goins
April 13, 2007
I continue to pray for your family. I continue to honor the memory of Michael.
Garnet Jenkins
August 15, 2006
Paying tribute to 2nd Lt. James Michael Goins, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service to our country. Rest Well young Hero, in the Mighty Hands of God and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Goins family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Jason Lawson
May 29, 2006
I will miss James. I will miss his laughter, his smile and his charm. I was with James at NALC Ft. Lewis, WA 2002. I enjoyed his company and friendship, I have missed it since his passing. James was a special guy...he was honest, caring and truly respected by his peers. One of things I remember most about him was his commitment to family. He talked about his wife and home constantly. I will continue to miss him, and I will never forget him. God rest his soul and bless his family.
Officers and Members of VFW Post 6401
January 21, 2006
WE HONOR YOUR DEVOTION TO GOD AND COUNTRY. REST IN PEACE...
YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN...
OLSEN-McGRAW-THOMPSON-GOINS
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6401
Tricia Idell
October 10, 2005
I live in Bonner Springs and was unaware until now that we had lost any of our Bonner boys. I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like such a great man. Valedictorian is such a major accomplishment. So sweet of him for the standing arrangement with the florist. So sorry.
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