Spc. James C. Kesinger
Spc. James C. Kesinger
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Charlie Gili
December 15, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to 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, service branch, rank and hometown of James C. Kesinger US Army Specialist.
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, 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
Janie Kesinger
December 15, 2013
We love and miss you!
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. James C. Kesinger:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Janie Kesinger
December 14, 2010
Five years since we lost you and every day we miss you very much. Love You!!!!
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Peggy Childers
December 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. James C. Kesinger:
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
Donna Gillette
December 25, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Janie Kesinger
October 21, 2009
Happy Birthday! We miss you and love you everyday that goes by!
Mario Leal
May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day.
Thank You,
James on right
May 21, 2009
Kenna Larra
May 13, 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 1,450 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
James and Jared on June 15, 2005
Sanjuana Kesinger
January 20, 2009
Every moment that goes by we think and miss you very much. You will always be in our hearts.We LOVE you!!!
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
December 14, 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 and sacrifice. 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
Peggy Childers
December 13, 2008
To the family of Spc. James C. Kesinger:
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
Jo (Davis) Cummings
September 23, 2008
James,
Just thinking of you, again. The world is less for having been robbed of you so soon. My heart goes out to your family.
May 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Kesinger!
Tina (Kesinger) Garcia
April 2, 2008
To my big brother,
I always looked up to you and enjoyed every memory we shared I have never been so proud as I am today to call you my big brother "Butch". Even though the tears still roll and missing you more every Christmas, I cant wait for the day we will be together again. Missing you every day in every way your lil sis"
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 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Kesinger and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Janie Kesinger
March 26, 2007
As the wife of Spc James C. Kesinger, I would like to say thank you to everyone for their support. James gave me the greatest gift of life, our son. And I will always LOVE him for that. My son will always know his dad is a hero. We miss him everyday and will always love him.
Garnet Jenkins
December 13, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. James C. Kesinger, one year ago today.
The price this Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May James rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Kesinger family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" Psalm 27:14
May the Peace of God and the memories of James,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Olivia Close
November 2, 2006
James~ Rest in eternal peace with our Lord. Heartfelt sympathy to your family.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A MARINE MOM
Cliff E. Kesinger
February 21, 2006
Son, to me and your mother you will always be a HERO. As we talked before you went back for your second tour I quote; Me: "Son please be careful and always take care of yourself" James: "Dad I feel it is my duty to do my best and help take care of the other men and women. They are all my family like you, mom, my sisters Tanya, and Tina. I am doing this to help keep us FREE as a nation and if I cna help just one person in my duty then being there is worth anything. I believe one can make a difference". We fell our loss is heavens gain and we know he is watching over all of us in the Great United States.
Pam Adams
January 9, 2006
SPC. James C. Kesinger - another Hero lost. Lives are important - one is too many. Having just lost our son as well, I know there is nothing I can really say. Just know you are not alone and may God grant you peace and strength to get through this and allow you once again smile at a memory rather than just have the tears that flow so freely now. Gone but never forgotten - these courageous young men and women who are dying for our country.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams KIA 12/1/05)
John Reid
December 30, 2005
I am a friend of his cousins and just wanted to pay my respects.
Olga and Dana Guerrero and Elizondo
December 28, 2005
We were high school classmates and will always remember James for his funny and witty remarks. He was a great person and will always be remembered as a hero. We will miss him. God bless his family, his parents, wife and son.
Ali Fahme
December 28, 2005
You died defending our country.. I am sorry for the loss. You are a heroe.. Still alive.. BLOOD OF HEROES.. NEVER DIE... THEY NEVER DIE..
Paula Eliska
December 28, 2005
Lamento mucho tu partida. Siempre fuiste un excelente amigo con quien pude conversar en muchas ocasiones. Siempre tuviste una linda palabra y una hermosa sonrisa que dar. Se que creias firmemente en lo que hacias y me siento muy orgullosa de ti. Dios te guarde siempre, como guarda a todos sus angeles de luz. Dios Bendiga a tu familia. Paula.
GENE KESINGER
December 27, 2005
Cliff and Dee, Ginger and I and all the kids here in Joplin are so sorry for the loss of James. You will never know how much.
Have a strong heart and things will get better. Love your brother Gene, and sister in law Ginger
Javier Manzano
December 27, 2005
You were really funny during study hall and government class in Zapata (especially when you threw out Spanish phrases). The first time I saw "That 70s Show", the Hyde character reminded me of you (exact same smile). God Bless you and your family. You are a good American.
Erica Guzman-Uribe
December 27, 2005
You will always be remembered as a friend and a great guy! God Bless your family, you truly are a hero!
Ralph Marchesano
December 22, 2005
The ultimate sacrifice you made to your Nation is greatly appreciated. May God grant your family peace during this dificult time. Thank you! From your Brothers at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 233
Jamie Graves
December 21, 2005
God Bless~Land of the free,because of the brave..( Jamie,Navy wife)
Robert aka Saber Griego
December 21, 2005
Godspeed James. Thanks to all of our family who serve so that we may be safe and secure. May all that have left us be with god.
Juan Martinez
December 21, 2005
Thank you for your braveness and your loyalty for serving your country
Gene
December 21, 2005
I am sorry to hewar about James. I didnt know him but i knew his cousin Will. I am sure James is in a better place now where there is no war.
William kesinger
December 20, 2005
I will miss you james you was like a brother to me my friend growing up when we was children at the Green Gabbles resaurant it has been an honor to me to have had some one that in my family that felt so strongly about his country to do what you have done I love you and Will miss you and my heart goes out to my uncle Cliff and Aunt Dee I love you guys with all my heart !! Yours Truly your Cousin William J Kesinger
Jon Whitney
December 20, 2005
Godspeed Spc Kesinger and my heartfelt prayers go out to your family and friends.
Deanna & Cliff Kesinger
December 19, 2005
We the Mother and Father of SPC James Kesinger would like to thank everyone for their support in the loss of our Loving son. Your prayers for the family is important to us. Once again, THANK EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT.....
Bob Hughes
December 18, 2005
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your brothers in the 2-70 will never forget you. You were a good friend to my son who is still there serving and I will forever be grateful to you for that friendship. God bless your family they will always be in our prayers. You are a hero.
shawnee
December 17, 2005
Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.
God bless you and your family.
Rest in Peace.
Carol Cody
December 17, 2005
Thank you for your Sacrifice. God Bless and Keep you in this time.
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