Spc. James D. Carroll
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June 30, 2012
James Carroll has not been forgotten. Thinking that it will soon be the 7th anniversary of his passing. He is missed greatly.
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. James D. Carroll:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. James D. Carroll:
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
BILL ROYSTER
May 7, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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james carroll
March 9, 2010
i love you son miss you,our trips we took together backpacking,fishing.you will never be forgotten. love you buddy bear. love yourdad,barbara
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2009
To the family of Spc. James D. Carroll:
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
Kenna Larra
June 10, 2009
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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 Carroll is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
William Honachefsky
August 16, 2008
May God bless you and family.
The Honachefsky's.
Betty Frye
July 31, 2008
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
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
July 31, 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
Emily Sublett
June 29, 2008
We all have been praying for his family. I personally didn't know Dusty but my sister did. I heard a lot about him.
May 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Carroll!
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.
July 20, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Carroll and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
July 31, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Hero, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his service. Rest Well James D. Carroll, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are loved and missed.
May God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Carroll family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 11, 2006
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 ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Lt. Stephanie Connely
May 28, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Carroll 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.James it is coming up on 7 months since you were taken. You are a 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Lindsey Reid
September 29, 2005
Dusty I miss you so much....when I was driving home from work the other day I called Lauren because the weather was so beautiful and it reminded me of one of many days that the three of us would ride around in the country together after school...
Adam Hugueley
August 21, 2005
I would just like to say that you will be missed and always remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in their time of loss.
Kim Carroll
August 18, 2005
We are very proud of Dusty, He will be sadly missed. God bless our solders and bring them home safely. Our prayers are with all the familes that has a family member over seas.
SGT STEPHANIE WALKER
August 18, 2005
God will be with Dusty Carroll. And Dusty will be with us.
May God keep our Soldiers safe.
forrest jones
August 18, 2005
Dusty was a quite person , and an outstanding soldier. Your presence will be greately missed. God bless you.
Tammy Maxwell
August 17, 2005
I cannot say that I know how you feel at a time like this. What I can say is that it takes men like Dusty to make America feel safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
kathy royster
August 17, 2005
I PERSONALLY DIDN'T KNOW DUSTY BUT MY HUSBANDS IN THE SAME UNIT AS HE WAS.ITS SAD HOW OUR BROTHER HAD TO BE TAKEN AWAY AT A TRAGIC TIME.DUSTY ANY MAN OR WOMAN WHO COULD AND DOES WHAT YOU DID IS A HERO IN MY BOOK.YOU WILLBE MISSED IN VERY DAY LIFE.BUT IN MEMORIES YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON.
Penny Foster
August 17, 2005
Dusty will always live in each of our hearts. He was such a special person, he was the closet thing to being my "other" son. He will always be missed.
Robert Lovell
August 15, 2005
I wish I had the words to say how much I miss you Dusty. You were one of the people it was a pleasure not only to have known but to have grown up with. Until I see you again rest easy my friend
Wendy Erwin
August 13, 2005
My Heart goes out to the family and friends...I grew up in Mckenzie but, didn't now Dusty...A close family member was friends with him, as well as served with him in Iraq..I pray for all of you..
James Tucker
August 13, 2005
We miss you Dusty, things will go on without you, but they will never be the same. Goodby my friend untill we meet again on the other side.
kenny mann
August 12, 2005
To my brother in arms and a great friend,i will miss you dearly little brother.Rest in the house of the lord forever now.love ya brother.kenny mann
johnny sexton
August 12, 2005
dusty was as good as they come. It was an honor to be able to serve beside him.
Aaron Smith
August 12, 2005
Dusty was a great guy i didnt know anyone when i first came to ft seal. I am from B co. Dusty was the kind of man that you talk to and he acts like the two of you had been friends all your life. I really wish i got to spend more time with him. The last memory i have of him is cutting up with him and playing basketball. I will always carry that memory in my heart
Daryl Veliz
August 12, 2005
Dustin was a great guy. I remember he came up to me and started talking to me,didn't even know me and from then on we talked ever chance we got. Dustin was a great guy from the first time i met him. I was glad to meet him and wished i knew him better than i did. He was well respected and in a way a role model for me when it came to my hobbie, lifting weights. I would always look up to Carroll and Dyal for weights and they were more and willing to share their thoughts. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Skeen
August 12, 2005
I pray and wish your family condolences in this time of your loss.
TONY COLLINS
August 12, 2005
DUSTY, THE PRIME EXAMPLE OF WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A MAN, A SOLDIER, AND A FRIEND. DUSTY WAS A MAN OF BRAVERY,AND HONESTY. DUSTY MY BUDDY WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU PALS FOREVER! GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY WE MISS YOU DUSTY
YOUR PAL,
SPC.COLLINS
dee maynard
August 11, 2005
hi Debbie & family
Robin & family
Pat & family
we are so sorry things turned out the way they did, we will do anything we can to help you, you are in our prayers. love, Maynard, family
Kimberly Lewelling
August 11, 2005
May God be with you and help you through this very difficult time.
Len Coahran
August 11, 2005
We will always remember you.
Rita Ross
August 11, 2005
I did not personally know Dusty but I must say he must have been a courageous young man. Please know that your family is being prayed for and thought of during this time of sorrow.
acie maynard
August 11, 2005
Dusty has always been a good friend to everyone in the town we live in always had a smile and I will miss him very much.
Spc Acie T. Maynard Jr.
Rory Johnson
August 11, 2005
I always enjoyed working with Pat the few times that I got to work with him. I never got to really work with Dusty but I know he will always be missed by the crew in Sania.
susan holcomb
August 11, 2005
I am very sorry to here about the death of your son Dusty,and want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Susan Holcomb
Spiros Roditis
August 11, 2005
Carroll Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your son. Dusty was a great soldier and a great American.
SSG Spiros L. Roditis
paul pace
August 11, 2005
I would like to tell you that I am truely sorry for the loss of Dusty.He was a great person and soldier.May God be with you during this time and my thought and prayers are with you all.God bless you,SGT.Paul E. Pace
stephen brown
August 11, 2005
spc carroll was a great soilder and a great person when we lost him it was hard but he lives on inside us day in and day out and for that be was like a brother to us all
William Sawyer
August 10, 2005
He was a good man and soldier.
I am proud to say I served with him. My prayers go out his family.
Bob Prather
August 10, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.
dony mann
August 10, 2005
DEBBIE AND FAMILY,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THE LOSS OF DUSTY
DONY MANN AND FAMILY
SAMANTHA prather
August 10, 2005
i am writting to say that dusty will be missed by everyone he was always the life of everything he was around i know he has went to a better place where there is no war an he has no worry an he'll be in peice forever
evan brush
August 10, 2005
always been my boy d never 4get you
eddie and michelle ray
August 10, 2005
our prayers our with the families of Dusty.here is something that i always remind myself when times get hard that i do not think i can take it any longer. "if god brought it to you, he will bring you through it. just keeping praying.
SGT Donald Novotny
August 10, 2005
Dusty Carroll was one of the finest young men I have ever had the priveledge of knowing. He will be greatly missed by all who have ever known him.
Cathy Brunton
August 10, 2005
My prayers go out to Dusty's family. I remember Dusty growing up with my son Adam Hugueley and the friendship they had. He will be missed very much. Being a parent of a son in the military I join the remaining parents to say just how proud we are of him and all of our military. God Bless you all.
Barney Graham
August 10, 2005
Dusty's Smile will be missed.
SSG Barney Graham A/230 ENG
Regina Prather
August 10, 2005
My husband has been serving with Dusty over in Iraq and really thinks the world of him. I have known his sister Robin for as long as I can remember. He will greatly be missed and seamed to be a great guy. I would like the family to know, you will be in my prayers!!! I am very proud of him for serving our country!!!!!
Lex Erwin
August 10, 2005
Lex Erwin.
Stephen Prather
August 10, 2005
I worked with Dusty everyday in Iraq, he was a great guy and an outstanding soldier.I feel as though I have lost a brother.He will truly be missed by everyone,and the world will be a lesser place now that he is gone. My condolences goes out to Dusty's family,you will be in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
bill and kathy royster
August 3, 2005
Spc. James Carroll,we servide under the same command and unit.We wanted you to know you may of went away but you'll never be forgotten.I will miss you with everyday GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER.
Eileen and Bill Jeker
August 3, 2005
Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. James, may you rest in peace.
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