2nd Lt. James J. Cathey
2nd Lt. James J. Cathey
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James Koehler
August 21, 2025
James was a great Marine and he will never be forgotten. Semper Fi.
Sarah
June 10, 2025
You are remembered with gratitude and admiration for making the ultimate sacrifice, as a true hero. To your family, God bless you all.
Jay Jimerson
February 8, 2025
Almost 20 years my friend hope your wife and child have been able to make a life without you, You are not forgotten.
Kevin Cusack
March 18, 2024
I met LT Cathey as he bunked near my son LT Jake Cusack during OCS . We all met that graduation day. I often think about James and his sacrifice for our country. I pray Katherine you have gone on to experience new joy in your life , while your memories of James are a comfort to you .
I trust James jr has grow up strong and proud of the memory of his father.
You have been and will continue to be in my prayers for the peace in this life that passes all understanding .
Warmest regards
Kevin Cusack
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Yvonne French
May 28, 2019
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You will always be remembered.
Mel and Yvonne French
Gardnerville, Nevada
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2015
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2014
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Wanda S
July 3, 2014
Honoring your brave son's memory and sacrifice this July 4th and every day. Rest in peace 2nd Lt. Cahtey. You are not forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
February 6, 2014
To the Family & Friends of
2nd Lt. James J Cathey
Please accept my deepest sympathy
in the loss of your HERO . May He
Rest In Peace.
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Sincerely
Peggy Childers
August 23, 2013
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
P D Pigott
May 31, 2013
You are not forgotten.
May 20, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 29, 2012
God bless you. You will always be in our memory because you and your family are in our hearts.
Terri H.
May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day 2012 we remember the sacrifice of your husband and son and all those who have passed on. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of all Peace Bless and Comfort you and yours all the days of your lives.
Oliver Grace
November 12, 2011
God bless you for what you have done for your country. You shall always be remembered.
Doug Fontaine
November 11, 2011
Today is Rememberance day in Canada, and the photo of Katherine sleeping by her loved one has touched our hearts and the tears we've had for all the good people who have died in the wars of the world, we honor the pictures of 2nd Lt, James Cathey as we up here in Canada honor our fallen ones today. Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. We salute the family. Megweetch Manitou!! which is thank you God in our first nations language.
Michael Webster
October 28, 2011
James, I found out about you and your untimely death just recently on facebook. Your story is an amazing one. Your wife is also amazing. I wish I had known you and your family. Do not worry about your son. Your wife has him covered. I do hope to meet you one day. Thank you for your service. You allowed me and my family to remain free. God Bless you sir.
Michael Webster,
Surprise, AZ
Karen Cupples
October 15, 2011
Just saw the picture of Katherine sleeping next to the casket. Rest in Peace "Cat". Thank you for your sacrifice and your family's. Your story still continues to touch people.
pamela pigott
August 29, 2011
He is still being remembered.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2011
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
pamela pigott
January 3, 2011
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey is a true hero and will be remembered.
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2010
To the family and friends of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey:
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
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
July 5, 2010
This weekend is July 4th weekend... people forget the true meaning of July 4th. That makes me sad...because THIS WEEKEND IS ALL ABOUT YOU--OUR BELOVED TROOPS!
You are ALWAYS IN MY HEART...NEVER FORGOTTEN!
SEMPER FI!
Gary
June 2, 2010
A true American hero.God bless James and his family
Sgt&Mrs Tom Beach
June 1, 2010
Dear Lt. Cathy,
Thinking of you with heartfelt gratitude for the magnitude of what you gave. May God forever hold you in the palm of His hand. Semper Fidelis!
william DeClue
May 31, 2010
2nd Lt.James J. Cathey you and your fallen brothers are remembered.
semper fi
B. Entwistle
May 31, 2010
It's Memorial Day and it is certainly easy to forget the tue meaning of his day. The image of Katherine lying beside Lt. James J. Cathey's casket is one that I will not soon forget. Thank you James for serving our country. May your son grow to be the person you were. God bless you and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. Your life on this earth was truly appreciated.
May 30, 2010
i am very sorry for your loss. brandy unger
SPC Terry & Caitlyn Bender
May 30, 2010
I just wanted to show you this song I rewrote. I had been wanting to revise this song for the modern soldier and after I saw your story I knew you fit it.
Katherine, Oh,Katherine, The fight for freedom is why I left alone.
I left my dear old Father,my Mother,my home.
I left our unborn son and you to weep and to mourn.
I'm an American Soldier, so far from home.
The machine guns and rifles and rockets lumber loud.
There's many a Sodier's body with a flag for a shroud.
There's many a Soldier's body, brought to Arlington's Loam.
We are American Soldier's, so far from home.
Although my bodies absent, My heart is always true.
There's no one else in this world I could love as much as you.
I still love you and to you I will come.
I am an American Soldier so far from home.
I will be sure my Katherine has a home built on a mountain high.
So I can see her as I hold her when she cries.
Where the Whipporwill may harkle and help her to mourn.
I am an American Soldier, so far from home.
This is loosely based off the Civil War song "Rebel Soldier".
Also, I found it fitting to use Katherine Cathey as the the person the song is written to since her husband 2nd LT James Cathey of the United States Marine Corps died from an IED placed in a building he entered in Iraq. When her husband was brought home and before the night of the burial she requested that she sleep next to him in the funeral parlor so that she could sleep next to him one last time.
http://jarheaddad.fotopages.com/?entry=658420
*Loam is a form of soil as in "This requirement is to fulfill Arlington National Cemetery's need for TOP SOIL. Is to meet ASTM Specification D 5268-0 - Shall be Sandy Loam with 5-7% Organic Matter Content."
my email is: [email protected]
I am a member of the Army National Guard and am sorry to hear of your loss. Maybe someone will pick the song up and sing it. Tell me what you think.
May 24, 2010
With honor, hope and love,
Semper Fi,
Robert J. McKnight and Peg McKnight
Reno
Maj MB Parlor
April 6, 2010
Devil Dawg:
Keep an Eye on two of My "Hollywood Marines" Called Home from afghanistan........
Semper Fi,
"Major Pain"
Allie N
January 3, 2010
i just looked through all the pictures of the final salute. i randomly came across one of the pictures online and i had to look further into it. i cried harder with every picture i saw. id just like to say thank you for your service to our country and you family is in my prayers.
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
November 11, 2009
...ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS...WE WILL NEVER FORGET 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey!
SEMPER FI
Dave Bauer
November 10, 2009
To all of those heroes without "headline" names, to all those that went in previous generations, to all of the families who've sacrificed,... you have my eternal gratitude. I know full well why we've remained free for over two hundred years. Now my job is to make sure my children understand why.
With mixed emotions, happy birthday marines and marine families,... and always, thank you.
Emy Beach
November 10, 2009
Remembering you today (Marine Corps Birthday), and thanking you once more for the magnitude of what you gave. May you rest in the sweetest place in heaven, and may our great saviour comfort your love ones with love, and peace in their hearts. "SEMPER FI" Sir!
We Will Always Remember,
Sgt.& Mrs. Tom Beach
USMC
October 30, 2009
May God bless your son and your family.
J Anderson former US Army Soldier
Married to a former Marine.
Semper Fi!
Jessie Anderson
October 30, 2009
May God bless your son and your family.
J Anderson former US Army Soldier
Married to a former Marine.
Semper Fi!
Kara Robbins
September 30, 2009
Thank you Marine, for your sacrifice. Praying for your family. Semper fi.
Kara Robbins
Proud Marine wife
August 24, 2009
Wow Cat, I miss you sooo much! You were a great friend & a true hero!
Semper Fi!
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
August 22, 2009
"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world,
is so formidable
as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
- Ronald Reagan
...ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS...WE WILL NEVER FORGET 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey!
SEMPER FI
Peggy Childers
August 21, 2009
To the family of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey:
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 12, 2009
Lorena C
June 11, 2009
I just got the email with the pictures from Rocky Mountain News. I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family.
Kenna Larra
June 6, 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 1,550 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!
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 God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Linda Michaud-Wehunt
March 4, 2009
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS... NEVER...EVER FORGOTTEN!
SEMPER FI!
Sean McDonald
March 4, 2009
Still miss you bro. You would be proud to see what a great little kid Jimmy has become. He is really smart and is already really tall for his age. See you on the other side.
Sean
Dianne M
January 11, 2009
To the entire family of James J Cathey,
Thank you for the service he gave. It is nice that after all of these years, people are still signing and praying...God's Blessings and Perfect Peace to you all....
In Jesus Love,
Dianne and Joe and family
John 3:16-18
A Fallen HERO Arrives Home, Reno NV
November 26, 2008
Jorge Gonzalez
November 16, 2008
As a member of the US Marine Corps im proud to serve knowing the sacrifice he made. I will forever keep his story in my mind. My heart goes out to the family. I myself am stationed in Iraq with a pregnant wife waiting for me back home. His story made me stronger. HOO-RAH SIR!
Bob Johnston
November 13, 2008
Though I did not know 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, I would like to add a humble word of thanks.
I wish I was more eloquent and that I had words to that would appropriately convey the heartfelt gratitude of a nation but sadly I am not.
But please know that my entire family thanks you for your sacrifice 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey.
Yours is the face of freedom...
Yours is the face of a hero.
As woefully inadequate as these words may be...
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
Dave Bauer
November 10, 2008
Lt. Cathey, you are not forgotten, nor will you ever be; neither you, nor your courageous predecesors that have protected our freedom for 233 years. As long as I wake up in the morning and can publicly speak my mind and go as far as my efforts can take me, I'll remember you all.
Happy birthday Marines; and thank you.
James O'Neal
November 10, 2008
God bless our soldiers and the sacrifices their loved ones make while they are serving our country. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Andy Kyllo
November 7, 2008
We honored James and hundreds of others today at our high school. We were reminded of the words "Freedom isn't Free". James paid the ultimate sacrifice to honor that principle. We are all blessed by his life.
Jenny
October 27, 2008
Rest in Peace...
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
August 21, 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
Meghan Green
August 20, 2008
Jimmy was my best friend throughout middle school and high school. Tomorrow it will have been three years and I still think of him every day. He will be forever in my heart as the only one who ever believed in me and my dreams.
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
August 16, 2008
I appreciated the story of your Marine in `Final Salute.` As the son and brother of Marines, I appreciate and honor your service.
Joanna Wilson
August 6, 2008
The picture of you laying with your husband has touched many. Its beautiful. May peace touch your heaart, mind and soul.
Cathryn Asbury
June 12, 2008
God bless you and your child. An email with your story was sent to me 2 years ago and I still look at it. I lose it everytime I see you lying over your husbands casket. I wish I could say I feel your pain but I cannot. I have lost dear ones and the pain is tough. I could not imagine having to go through life losing my husband and having a baby without him next to me. I know GOD has a special place for him as well as his family. He made a huge sacrifice for everyone. He is not forgotten and just know he is smiling down and you and your son. I hope this reaches you and I hope your keeping your head up the best you can.....GOD bless you and your family
Cat and Cat
Will Anderson
May 13, 2008
Cat- The Corps is not the same without you. You are still in our thoughts and prayers.
May 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 2nd Lt Cathey!
LINDA MICHAUD-WEHUNT
April 8, 2008
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS...NEVER...EVER FORGOTTEN!
SEMPER FI!
Teresa H
April 6, 2008
Katherine, I read about your story three years ago on the internet. Our son served in Iraq and only by the grace of God did he make it back home safely. Continue to lean on God for your strength.
Marie A.
March 11, 2008
Katherine and Family,
I could help but find some way to reach out to you after seeing the photos and letting you know how sorry I am for your loss. God bless you and your son.
Luke Larson
March 4, 2008
Katherine,
My name is Lt Luke Larson I went to IOC with James. My wife and I would like to give something to James Jr. If you could please contact us.
Fred Krischik
February 1, 2008
Bless you and may God and your husband watch over you...
Daniel Stafford
January 9, 2008
Katherine,
Hello. I just had some of your pictures forwarded to me by email at work. It may mean nothing, but I am very sorry for your loss. I've spent the last few minutes wiping tears because I cannot imagine how you must feel. My sister lost her husband in the summer of 06. He was a police officer and the flag draped over the casket brought those memories back to me. I hope you are doing better and I will remember you in my prayers. Remember that God can heal all wounds.
Dave Bauer
November 27, 2007
Katherine,
I had seen the photograph of you (spending your last night with your husband) on a couple of occasions. Embarrassingly, it struck me as poignant, but my lack of awareness limited my understanding to that superficial level. But today a friend of mine sent the photo out to several of his friends and family, and included me on that list. Perhaps I had more sleep last night, or the neurons in my brain were getting along today, but regardless of why I truly did understand as much as a stranger could about that photograph. And while realizing it is only a tiny porthole into your life, it filled me with such a powerful realization of my debt to Lt. Cathey, his fellow Marines and in fact his fellow servicemen and women, and their families, that I couldn’t keep silent. I responded to my friend, and his friends collectively and I’ll share that with you.
“Today isn’t Memorial Day, it’s not Veteran’s Day, it’s not an anniversary of any significant historical event that I’m aware of. But we shouldn’t need an occasion to think some thoughts.
We walk around every day wrapped tightly in the irrelevance of our mundane tasks. But there are so many Americans that gave the ‘last full measure of devotion’ to us, and so few of us even know the name of one of them. The reality is that we should know each and every one of their names, and at least silently acknowledge our debt to them regardless of our political views. Because the simple reality is that we could be jailed for what we think or say if not for them. We would be living where we’re told to doing jobs that we were conscripted into if not for them. Every one of us should go the Viet Nam Memorial and read all 58,167 names. We should know that nearly half a million American servicemen and women died in WWII so that the French wouldn’t have to speak German and the Chinese wouldn’t have to bow to the rising sun flag. Do we truly have any idea what its like to sit in the subzero cold waiting for months to meet an attack, while dressed in rags and slowly freezing to death. And all that, while holding the title of “volunteer”. Can you any longer imagine what its like to march twenty miles barefoot in the summer heat dressed in a wool uniform, and then, before the sun sets that day, to have several thousand of the enemy try to kill you?
This country is not simply better because of these people; the world is better because of them. In fact in large part the world exists because of them.”
The point of me telling you any of this is twofold. First, and I’m certain you know this, that there are so many people out there that you will never know, but that know you. The fortunate amongst us have an awareness of the sacrifice of so many indescribably courageous Americans, and the truly fortunate and enlightened of us can translate that into a debt that we will forever have to you. There are many of us out here that do understand, appreciate, and in fact revere those that have died for the freedom afforded by this country. And for every drone that goes stumbling past you full of ignorance of what he has been given, there are dozens that you will never see that have no such ignorance.
Secondly, I wanted to personally acknowledge my share in that debt to you and your family, for the protection of my freedom, and my family’s freedom that came at such a great personal cost to you and your family.
J Taggart
November 8, 2007
Our son is a Marine Captain. We have such pride in him and love for him. Losing him would break our hearts. May God grant Lt. Catheys family his love and give them the strength to endure the loss of this wonderful young man.
Michael and Terri Thorpe
November 8, 2007
Katherine,
On the morning of Nov. 19th 2005, I spent over an hour and a half reading "The Final Salute", the story of CACO, and about you and your Husband Jim.
To this day, I believe my son, LCpl Tyler Troyer, 2/2 Golf Co./ Weapons Plt., led me to that site that morning to help me prepare.
You see, by the time I read that story, my son was already dead, having been shot in Al Karmah.By the time I got done reading that story, the Marines, in their dress green uniforms, were on their way to ring my doorbell.
I want you to know how much you inspired me that day.Everything you went through that day hurt for me to read because I had a son there, in that same city.....Jim may have knew him....
Just reading and knowing what happens...when the worst happens...gave me the strength to be strong for my family, when the Marines came to my door, and changed out lives forever.
As our two year mark nears, I sat and read that story once again, searching for some strength....and I think I found some...thinking aboutm so sorry that it has taken this long to write this to you.
May God Bless you and little James
Lt. Cathey...please look after my son up there...and tell him we all miss him terribly...Thank You Lt.... for your courage....honor...and for your sacrifice.
Semper Fi
Proud Parents of the late LCpl Tyler J Troyer USMC
LINDA MICHAUD
August 16, 2007
I read about Katherine Cathey's story a while back and was moved to tears. (2nd Lt. James J. Cathey's wife) If I may...I would like to enter what I read about it:
'The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey
refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the
last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets
below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept.'
"I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it," she said.
"I think that's what he would have wanted."
(There was a beautiful picture of her on the bed the Marines made for her...listening to music before sleeping next to his flag-draped (casket) body for the last time.)
I cried and cried. I would really love to hear how she is doing now, if any family member wants to contact me??? It said she was pregnant with his son and would name him James Jeffrey Cathey Jr. Your son would be almost 2 years old right now.
My heart goes out to you Katherine. Your 'Cat' is a HERO!
We will never forget...
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)
July 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 2nd Lt Cathey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Sgt Michael Donnelly, USMC
March 25, 2007
Lt Cathey, Sorry that it has taken me so long to write but I have had a
hard time after losing all of my boys. I am sure you have seen from up
there what has happened to us down here. You were one of the angels to
help heal me when I was injuried and you keep Schiavoni up there with
you. I know you and all of our fellow Marines that were also lost are
looking down on us and having a good old time together. Know we all
think of you everyday. Much Respect. RIP. Friends by Chance Brothers by
Fate. Semper Fi Sir.
Katie Finch
March 2, 2007
To the family of Lt. James J. Cathey, I am so sorry for your loss. I also saw the pictures, I had to dig thru the internet for awhile, but after reading most of this signings and people talking about how beautiful these pics were I had to see for myself. WOW! is all that comes out. Beautiful beautiful pictures. Breath taking. I cried like a little baby. How hard that most have been for you all. And to Lt. Cathey's wife how lucky you were to spend one last night with him. all i can think is how sorry I am for you your loss. But I also can't keep from thinking that you must be so so proud of your loved one.
To Lt. James J. Cathey-
Thank you for protecting our futures. You will never be forgotten!
May you be in the loving hands of God!!
RIP JMW 1/9/07 LOVE YOU!
David Miller
February 6, 2007
I served under Lt. Cathey, When we were in Iraq.
Janice Brown
November 16, 2006
Just to let you know that we do care and are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family.
Tonya
October 31, 2006
Let us never forget the sacrifices that are being made daily. God bless you and your angel baby boy. `
Joel Vaccaro
September 20, 2006
Mrs Cathey, I am a former Marine from 2/2. I did not know your husband but I would like to offer my condolence.
Olen Thyssen
September 18, 2006
Mrs. Cathey, I was a sniper with 2/2. I worked the him on a few occasion but more so with his men. I can not tell you how much they talked about him. He was one of the few officers that young marines followed because they believed in him, not because he out ranked them. I am truly sorry for your loss and sorry I did not find this sight sooner.
Garnet Jenkins
August 22, 2006
Remembering this Young Marine, 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for our Freedom.
May James rest safely in God's Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Cathey family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." ( President Ronald Reagan)
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
Georgia Engels
August 15, 2006
Mrs. Cathey,
I recently received pictures and article from The Rocky Mountain News with your husbands arrival home and your not leaving his side. I felt such a deep sorrow for you. The two of you must have been made for each other as your husband showed his bravery and courage in Iraq and you showed yours by staying with him for one last night. In reading the guest book I see a baby boy is due or by now certainly has arrived as it is coming up on one year. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry that you have had to go through this at such a young age. God Bless you dear Katherine.
Katrina McNeil
July 20, 2006
I recently witnessed an E-mail with pictures of your heroic husband, son, father, brother, friend . . . my God, how proud I am to be an American. And how proud you must be of him. I'm so sorry for your/our loss. May God forever bless and keep you.
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 30, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 YOUR SON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Justin White
June 5, 2006
Awe inspiring picture, Hero all the way, From one Marine to the family of a fallen Marine, im sure his only regret, was that he had only one life to give for his country. Im sorry for your loss, Semper Fidelis, We are always with you.
Grant Tate
May 18, 2006
Mrs. Cathey,
I received an email about ten minutes ago, with pictures of the Marines draping a flag over your husband's casket upon arrival at the airport, and one of you on a mattress next to his casket. All I can say is thank you, on behalf of a VERY grateful nation, and may God ease your, and your son's, burden. Most importantly, may his child know of the courage of the man who is his father.
Peace be with you, madam.
kim granneman
May 11, 2006
Katherine
I do not know you, but I cried when I saw your photos and still I am crying while I type this. I to have a loved one across the pond, I think about it everyday that it could happen to him. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I will think of you every day. May God bless you and your new baby boy. I am honored to have been a small part of your life. Your husband is and always will be a HERO.
Kim Granneman
Houston Texas
Jeff Pursley
May 1, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was in the same unit with James. Everyone has a lot of respect for him.
April 23, 2006
Please know that your husband's sacrifice, and yours, will never be forgotten. The soldiers who serve our country, along with the families who support them, are heroes. My prayers are with you.
Marc Fields
April 20, 2006
Forever grateful to a Marine Brother.
Marc Fields, Sgt. Vietnam 1967
JC
April 20, 2006
Seeing your photos online have reminded me of comrades I lost while I was in the Marine Corps. I can remember names and faces. Your husband, those Marines I knew, and all of the others who have given their lives in the service of their Country and their Corps will never be forgotten. Though I am not a religous man, I firmly believe that the gates of Heaven are truly guarded by United States Marines. Semper Fi. You and your son have much to be proud of. I can only consider it an honor to be in the company of men such as your husband.
April 19, 2006
I'm so sorry, I received the e-mail just today about your husband, the one with you lying on the bed near him and when he's coming off the plane, I also lost my cousin last July while she was trying to help some Marines, Bless you and your family, his friends, and everyone who loved them, bless your new little baby too.
Keri Craig-cousin of Tricia Jameson-Medic-KIA-Trebil, Iraq-07.14.05
Korie Wright
April 18, 2006
Katherine,
I have never met you or your husband but my heart broke after seeing the pictures in the Time Magazine article. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that your husband is a hero as are all the men and women that serve our country. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Egerton
April 14, 2006
Katherine,
I was moved to tears this morning while reading your husband's and your story. You and James have given all of us the greatest sacrifice and only thanking you pales in comparison to that. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Jones
April 13, 2006
Father, I was sent an e-mail to pray for our troops with pictures of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey. Thank you, Father for the honor to pray over the family of one of our heroes. He is not fallen, Father, I know this, for You are holding him in Your arms awaiting our family reunion. Thank You for that, Father. Father, at this time I want to lift up all of our troops all over the world. Father, I pray in the name of Jesus, a hedge of protection around every move they make. I pray that You keep all possibilities of harm away from them. Father, I pray the protection of the blood of Jesus all over them until they are called home. Thank You, Father, for these men who express a love that is so great to lay down their lives for their fellow men. I lift them up to You, Father. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
David Baker
April 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David Cornell
April 10, 2006
God bless all of the young men and women that make it possible to live in the greatest country ever known, and for making the planet Earth safer for those not fortunate enough to live here.
Peter Michaels
April 9, 2006
I thank God everyday that America is protected by heroes like 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey. Prayers sent to the Cathey family and the entire U.S. Military.
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