James Boelk Obituary

October 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. James Boelk:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Thank you James Boelk. We shall forever be grateful for your military service. Gone but not forgotten.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. James Boelk:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!

To the family of Lance Cpl. James Boelk:
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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

LANCE CPL JAMES BOELK
you are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.

LANCE CPL.JAMES BOELK You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Lance CPL Boelk.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, OIF

Dave, Celicia & Family, May the grace of God grant you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. You can rejoice in knowing that James loved and served the LORD with all his heart. He was a fine Godly young man who gave his all in the service to his country. "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

Dear Boelk family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. James will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

In recognition of Lance Corporal James Boelk's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to L/Cpl James Boelk our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for James. And to James it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. James, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,335 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to James’ family and loved ones. Semper Fi !

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of LCpl James Boelk, with profound gratitude for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price, James and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Boelk family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

Treasure this hero Lord,
In Your garden of rest,
For while here on earth,
He was one of our best.

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories, of times spent with James, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

God bless this family. Lance Cpl. Boelk your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.