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Jaime Newman Obituary
He is survived by his son, Damarques J. Newman of Powhatan; his daughter, Jaidan I. Cox of Richmond; his mother, Helen C. Newman of Richmond; two brothers, Specialist Jaime E. Newman, U.S. Army, Ft. Bragg, N.C. and Jaime G. Newman of Richmond; one sister, Maria A. Newman of Richmond; his grandmother, Lillian P. Newman of Louisa; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jaime graduated from Kennedy High School, where he was in the JROTC under Col. Melvin and Sgt. Miller. He was a member of First Baptist Church and had been a member of Boy Scout Troop 443.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220. The family would like to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jaime Newman
JACKIE MITCHELL
May 25, 2014
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE FOR WHAT YOU DONE FOR THIS COUNTRY.
WITH ALL MY LOVE
Tamika Thweatt
May 24, 2014
Just sitting here thinking about u friend may u continue to watch over ur family u are never forgotting
December 14, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
JACQUELINE MITCHELL
October 1, 2012
TO THIS FAMILY HE TOUCH SO MANY LIVES , I THANK HIM SO MUCH FOR HIS DEDICATION HE GAVE FOR NOT ONLY ME BUT THE WHOLE NATION. BE BLESS
Vicki Dickinson
September 30, 2012
Remembering a Hero...
Thank you for my Freedom
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2012
September 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jaime Newman:
Remembering Jaime on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 17, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Jaime Newman:
Jaime 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."
Debbie Elam
June 19, 2011
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 179 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
Tamika thweatt
June 1, 2011
YOU ARE THOUGHT OF EVERY DAY JAIME HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY RIP!!!
Hillevi Peterson
May 29, 2011
Our son Zakk Fife served alongside Jamie in Afghanistan. He wears an ID bracelet everyday with Jamie's name on it in his honor. He was well loved by his men. We remember your family in prayer this memorial weekend.
Erica Johnson
November 21, 2010
To the entire Family and Friends of Jaime C. Newman,
Thinking of all of you. Your hearts are in my prayers of comfort and strength and healing. Trust in God and and accept the way He planned and believe that sometime, somewhere He'll help us understand. Amen.
My heart is saddened, but I know you are alright Jaime.
A memory of you as JROTC at JFKHS on my graduation day ('99)... after I marched across that stage I had to go down the stairs to get back onto the floor. You were there. I squeezed your reached out hand tighter and tighter each step I took down those steps. I was so nervous I thought I was going to fall but you held on til I was back on the floor but you didn't let me fall. Through all that short moment you gave me a big smile but didn't laugh. I will always remember your smile and your helping hand of trust. So humble and kind. Thank you for holding me and so many others up when we were about to fall. May God bless your family, children, and everyone in your life and those who may not have that hand that they find it in God first.
Now you have been uplifted to heavenly glory and watching from above in the good hands of God.
October 28, 2010
Your heart feels like it is breaking and each day you awake you open your eyes and hope that it has been a terrible dream, but it's not. Each holiday will be a raw reminder of Jamie not being there. The pain will lessen, and you will begin to put your lives back together. You will heal and you will always have the beautiful memories to last a life time.
Yasmine
October 21, 2010
I should have wrote in this alot sooner but I couldn't find the strength to do so! You meant everything to me, and I mean everything! You and I had a connection that I don't think anyone could understand. Never have I met a person who knew me better than I knew myself. My heart is so broken right now. I truly believed we were soulmates. I knew you were mine! A memory that stands out to me was the day that you left. All day I couldn't focus I was dreading 6pm because I knew you had to report then. We had webcamed before you left and I kept my composure because I didn't want you worrying about me. Because two days before I had just saw in at the airport I was a big baby and you were worried so I didn't want that to worry you this time. Well that night I was crying so much and I was emailing you and all and then you called me. You said only reason I called was because I know you would be crying/sad right now. I felt so special! You loved that 8 page letter I had wrote you as well. I just loved how you knew me so well! All I can think about is what we always said to each other before we got off the phone, or when we were leaving each other- forever and for always(I even got that tattooed on me you were shocked but happy), til death, by any means necessary. I didn't know death would come so soon though. All I have now are my memories of you, I will hold onto them forever. I Know I will never meet anyone like you again. I know for sure I was blessed to have known you and to have gotten the chance to be with someone as great as you. You were the best man I ever knew Jaime. You will be in my heart forever. I'm living for you know Jaime! Love your one and only Yasmine
tiffany bailey
October 13, 2010
for a friend who helped me in the long run,you are the light of the sun so now its time for you to be with your father in heaven and for your family may they find peace as if you are still with them and may everyone rejoice for god has not left you but saved you.
MacDaniel
October 11, 2010
Dear Newman 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. Jaime 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
Dannette Cox
October 4, 2010
For days I have been trying to find the words to say and for days I have drawn a blank. It's hard to accept the fact that someone who was apart of my life for almost 10 years is no longer on this Earth. Now who is going to come in my house and try to run things like they live there? Who do I have to "argue" with everyday via e-mail? Our daughter won't have you to scare her first boyfriend or have you at her wedding. You won't be there to see her graduate. But I know without a doubt that you are watching over her and DJ for they meant the world to you and you meant the world to them. The bible says "what greater love is this that a man lay down his life for his friends?" and "Earth has no pain that Heaven can't heal" so I take comfort in knowing that you laid down your life for us, your friends and family. You will always have a place in my heart and I will never forget you. Everytime I look into our baby girl's eyes I see you and it reminds me to be strong and keep going for her. So until we meet again, Rest in Paradise my hero
SSG/Retired US Army
September 29, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to SSG Newman Family. SSG Newman, thanks for your unselfish devotation and dedication to the mission. Thanks for helping make this world a lot better and safer place. Your sacrific will not be forgot for many. I did not know you but I truely admired you. May God bless and watch over your family. Rest in Peace.
Linda Norris
September 29, 2010
God bless this family. Staff Sgt Newman your service and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Nini Crockett
September 29, 2010
To the parents of SSG Jaime Newman,
You don't know us, but we feel we have gotten to know your son by reading about him. Through research, we found his picture in the NPR article online showing him as he was navigating thru the grape fields. My daughter's class had "adopted" your son and was going to send care packages to him every month. Only one had gone out so far. We are so sad to hear of his passing. The children at Deer Valley Elementary were very sad when they heard the news. We are very proud of his service to our country. From reading your guest log, he sounds like a wonderful, strong, respectful and kind man. Our prayers are with your family. Nini Crockett
tamika thweatt
September 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Newman family. Jaime was a sweet person, I met him years ago before he joined the army, I kept in touch through myspace and yahoo messenger. RIP Jaime you will truley be missed. Love always ur friend Tamika Thweatt.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
September 29, 2010
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 our Brother-in-Arms S/Sgt. Jaime Newman. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Jaime. And to Jaime 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. Jaime, you are a brave American 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 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Jaime’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Karter Couser
September 28, 2010
Over the years you have taught me so much about love family honor respect courage and strength. You have been my knight in shinning armor on so many occasions and at first I didn't know how I would live with out my knight but in your passing and over the years you have showen me a strength in me that has prepared me for our earthly goodbyes and our spiritually reuniting one day. With great sadness at how you had to leave and happiness at the 9 years we had being friends, I say to my friend, my teacher, my biggest supporter, my hero and my motivator I miss you I love you and thank you for being my knight, and inspiration. RIP JAIME CARLOS NEWMAN aka J#1( the best man and solider god could have ever put in my life)sorry i didn't tell you sooner ..
with love
Karter Couser
Garnet Jenkins
September 28, 2010
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of SSgt Jaime Newman, with profound gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Jaime and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely now, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Newman 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 treasured memories, of times spent with Jaime, and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Amber Mitchell
September 28, 2010
I hate to hear this about this person... I was stationed at fort campbell for two years and i was in the 2nd bde within the bstb the support battalion for the bde. Im sorry for your loss.. I hope the best to you the family of this soldier.. And im a fellow richmond person so i feel for you and im sorry to hear of your loss.
Amber Mitchell
Richmond, VA
T Thomas
September 28, 2010
Rest in peace Jaime. You may be gone but never forgotten.
My condolences to the Newman family. May God continue to comfort you all.
Tammy H.
September 27, 2010
May God bring you comfort right now for your loss. Didnt know Jaime but I am proud of him for protecting us here.
Kerri Jenkins
September 27, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Know that his sacrifice and service will never be forgotton. He is a true hero! From one Army family to another may God bless you and keep you and give you the peace that passes all understanding.
Kaye Bartoo
September 27, 2010
To the Newman family. We thank you for Staff Sergeant Jaime C. Newman's service to our country. Our heartfelt condolences go to you. Your son gave his life for our freedom and the freedom of other Americans.
Blue Star Families of Richmond, VA
Jackie Cooper-Dunway
September 27, 2010
I did not know who you were or what your name was until Sept. 18 2010 at 5:00 am. It is with a heavy heart that I learned what a great dad you were and how much you loved your children, what a great son, brother and friend you were. What you have become to me is a a permanant impression, tears in my eyes, and a hero. I fly my flag at half staff for you Jaime Newman. God bless your children, your mother and family. Rest in Peace and know that with God's graces and will you will all be reunited. To the family...thru all of this pain, hurt shock and tears....he in your own words was a great man. Remember to smile thru the tears that he was here. God Bless
katherine w
September 27, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about jaime may he rest in peace
Deborah Earley
September 27, 2010
Sorry for your loss, may god grant you peace and comfort during your time of grief.
Leslee A
September 27, 2010
To the Newman family: I grew up in Colonial Heights and never had the honor of knowing your son, but my heart goes out to you. Your son gave his life in pursuit of our freedom and the freedom of others. May warm & precious memories be with you always.
RB Wade
September 26, 2010
Jaime, I never knew you but my family loves you. As a matter-of-fact, before today I had never heard your name, just as you had not heard mine, but...my family mourns your passing.
As a former George Wythe JROTC cadet, I too understand "Duty, Honor, Country." Jaime understood it and practiced it to the max. He understood "Be all you can be."
Forget baseball and football, forget rock stars, forget NASCAR, it is men and women like Jaime Newman who are the real HEROES AND STARS of this nation.
Because of Jaime, my grandchildren slept well last night. I thank you Jaime and your entire family.
"There is no greater love than this, that a man would lay down his life for a friend." Jaime did that for many friends.
The Good Book says that the first shall be last and the last shall be first. In the next life, Jaime will be FIRST.
Please remember 'Amazing Grace,' "When we've been there 10,000 years..." That is only a twinkle in God's eyes and it is coming soon.
The next time you see the flag, remember that the red stripes represent the blood of our troops.
To the Newman family; may God bless and keep each of you and remember, there are those out there that you do not know who love and respect you.
John 3: 16
David Powers
September 26, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the family and siblings of SSGT Newman. Another one of America's sons have fallen and it will not go unnoticed or underappreciated. Every time one of our sons fall there are literally millions of us currently in uniform, retired from service and who have served in our nations past wars who do not stop, pause, and mourn the sacrifice of our brothers in arms.
Helen C. Newman
September 26, 2010
My Number One Son..
To some of you Jaime, SSG Newman he was a Soldier
To some of you Jaime was a friend
To me he was a Soldier, a Friend, a Brother, a Father, but most importantly Jaime was my son, my first born (Jaime number 1).
My Dearest Son
It is with great sadness that I write these words to you; especially knowing you would no longer be a car drive away, a plane flight away or a phone call away. Believe it or not I know why you are not here with us any longer, and it is as simple as “YOU WERE JUST TOO GREAT TO BE HERE”.
If you could talk to me now I’m almost sure you would say to me, Mom do not cry, do not be sad. I’m not gone, I am here in sprit. God called me away to be a soldier for him. Mom; I will be okay. Beside you, my children and my siblings, being a Soldier was my first love. Mom I left this world doing something I loved doing. I love you.
Jaime never complained; all the months and tours he served down range, you have never complained and you have never asked why “me”. Jaime I love you; you were the highest quality a human being and a Soldier could have been. I am extremely appreciative of the 27 years I had you, I appreciate the person of substance you were. I am appreciative of the conversations we had; I am appreciative of all the arguments and fights you had with your siblings, and all the words of wisdom you shared with them.
Son thank you so much for being you and what you brought to the table as a person good and bad, your imperfections were other people’s perfection; you were really a genuinely great person in all senses of the word. You have never met a stranger; you have shared with, fed and sheltered anyone who needed your help. Jaime my son, you were taken away too soon. I am saddened to my core of your passing; all thought I know you died doing what you loved; I am certain I will grieve for the rest of my life; I pray for healing to my soul.
You are now one of God’s Soldiers. Rest in peace my handsome prince, My Son My Soldier.
Love you so, so much
Mom
Helen C Newman
September 26, 2010
My Number One Son..
To some of you Jaime, SSG Newman he was a Soldier
To some of you Jaime was a friend
To me he was a Soldier, a Friend, a Brother, a Father, but most importantly Jaime was my son, my first born (Jaime number 1).
My Dearest Son
It is with great sadness that I write these words to you; especially knowing you would no longer be a car drive away, a plane flight away or a phone call away. Believe it or not I know why you are not here with us any longer, and it is as simple as “YOU WERE JUST TOO GREAT TO BE HERE”.
If you could talk to me now I’m almost sure you would say to me, Mom do not cry, do not be sad. I’m not gone, I am here in sprit. God called me away to be a soldier for him. Mom; I will be okay. Beside you, my children and my siblings, being a Soldier was my first love. Mom I left this world doing something I loved doing. I love you.
Jaime never complained; all the months and tours he served down range, you have never complained and you have never asked why “me”. Jaime I love you; you were the highest quality a human being and a Soldier could have been. I am extremely appreciative of the 27 years I had you, I appreciate the person of substance you were. I am appreciative of the conversations we had; I am appreciative of all the arguments and fights you had with your siblings, and all the words of wisdom you shared with them.
Son thank you so much for being you and what you brought to the table as a person good and bad, your imperfections were other people’s perfection; you were really a genuinely great person in all senses of the word. You have never met a stranger; you have shared with, fed and sheltered anyone who needed your help. Jaime my son, you were taken away too soon. I am saddened to my core of your passing; all thought I know you died doing what you loved; I am certain I will grieve for the rest of my life; I pray for healing to my soul.
You are now one of God’s Soldiers. Rest in peace my handsome prince, My Son My Soldier.
Love you so, so much
Mom
Joyce Cox
September 26, 2010
There are no words to express how heavy my heart is. Jaime is such a wonderful person and had a beautiful attitude. Jaidan truly misses you everyday for the love you gave to both she and DJ. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. May God bestow all his wonderful blessings and love to your family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Vicki Dickinson
September 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy to each and every member of this Family. I truly understand the devastation and pain that you are feeling....this is such an extremely hard time for all of you. There are no words that can possibly relieve the pain you are feeling ..but I can tell you that you have been blessed to have such an Honorable, Brave and Heroic young Man as a Son, Brother, Father ...etc.. Dwell on the many wonderful memories you have and remember that this fine Hero gave his life while protecting his Country and those he loved...there is no greater sacrifice a Hero can make. My heart is with you at this time..Helen...please feel free to call me any time you would like to speak Gold Star Mother to Gold Star Mother....I understand. Hugs to all....
JACKIE &KEVIN MITCHELL
September 25, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF JAMIE NEWMAN, YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE MISSED BY PEOPLE THAT LOVES HIM DEARLY. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT , AS
WELL AS THE PEACE THAT WE MOST WILL HOLD ON TO.
SO GOD BLESS
cheryl tolliver
September 25, 2010
i saw so much love in your eyes when you looked at your children . there was a fire that shine deeper than the soul. with your absents i know that they will always feel apart of you. jaime , you knew how much you touch people, so i need not to say how much you are missed. to your mother, dad ,brothers and sister, may god bless, and you all are in my prayers
latoya crawford
September 25, 2010
you will be missed...god bless
VIVIENNE TAYLOR
September 25, 2010
JAMIE MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS, AND TO YOUR FAMILY I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR SON BUT I FEEL YOUR PAIN. MAY GOD PROTECT ALL THE SOILDERS FIGHTING FOR THIS GREAT COUNTRY.
September 25, 2010
WE WILL MISSJAIME MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY , LOVE TO AUNT HELEN AND COUSINS MY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN YOUR HOUR SADNESS FROM YOUR FRIST AND SECOND COUSINS FROM AUNT EARLEAN PAMELA CHE CHISAJADE LEE JR. SMITH ALSO LEEC.SMITH SR. TONY AND JAYDEN SMITH
September 25, 2010
YOU WILL AWAYE BE IN OUR HEARTS WE WILL MISSYOUR SMILING FACE LOVE ALWAYS YOUR AUNT EARLEANSMITH AND FAMILY TAMPA,FLA. ALSO MR.EDDIE.
Jo Eliott
September 25, 2010
As I read this it is with a heavy heart, This young man gave all for his country, May God Bless and keep his family, as he kept all of America safe with his life. Thank you Jaime Newman for the greatest gift a person can give his country. Rest in peace.
Kimberly Eddleton-Lee
September 25, 2010
May God bless the Newman Family now and always. Let us all continue to pray that all of our soldiers will be home soon and this war will be over. Thank you Jamie for serving and protecting our country. May your soul be at rest.
Quintasha Pollard
September 25, 2010
I love you so much and I know how much my sister and dj meant to you. you were a very loving and brave person. Tasha
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