James J. Arellano Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of James J. Arellano US Army Private 1st Class.

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 and 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

To the family and friends of Pfc. James J. Arellano:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."

Sorry for your loss. Please know that someone is remembering and honoring the sacrifice that James made.

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6

To the family and friends of Pfc. James J. Arellano:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice Hero.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

James, you were a great friend... you are missed dearly and I am so thankful to have known you for over 10 years! Thank you... Watch over us friend

To the family and friends of Pfc. James J. Arellano:
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

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,
Kenna

I went to school with James ever since 7th grade. I'll never forget him. He was an amazing person.

To the family of Pfc. James J. Arellano:
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

I want to acknowledge his bravery and service to his country. A true patriot. I think about our soldiers and pray for them and their families.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Arellano!

To the family and friends of Pfc. James J. Arellano, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Arellano and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

During Memorial Day, our church set out miniature American flags honoring all of those who have fallen during this war. Each flag indicated one name. The flags stayed in the ground until July 4th, when each family then took flags home so we could pray for the families and friends. James was on our flag. I served 8 years in the USMC, and my wife and I want all to know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with each person connected to James.

Americans will NEVER forget the service or sacrifice made by your beloved Soldier.
Respectfully - Glen Nevogt

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

No words can express how good of a man James was. Having been his Team Leader in Iraq and living with him day in and day out for months I can honestly say I have not met a better man. There is not a day that goes by I don't think of him. I can only try to express my sympathy to the family. However there are no words. I know that he is loved and missed dearly. All those that had the privelage of knowing James are better people because of it. We just have to trust in God and James to watch over us and guide us through life. You will always be missed James not just by me, but the entire Squad. "Keep smiling Kid!!!"

Sincerely;

SGT. Mulka, Cameron

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)
©Copyright 1998-2006

well my cousin is in iraq but the people that died for us suport us.

I only met James once.he was a friend of my husbands. we just recently found out and we both want to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. he was to great of a young man to lose at a such young age. he was a brave hero and he will live on in the memories of those that knew him.

From all of us here at Corey's Auto and Smog-We share in deepest sorrow at the loss of your warrior son. He is the essence of partiotism and love for this country and her people. He will not be forgotten. Jimmy and Tobie; you are in our prayers, always. Blessings upon all of our brave servicemen and their families. My step-son is currently serving in Bayji, Iraq.

On behalf of the Sacramento California Blue Star Mothers and US Army Spc. Cody J. Adams-82 Airborne,3rd Brigade,3rd Combat Team currently serving in Iraq(my own beloved son and brave American Soldier), our deepest sympathies to the family of Pfc. Arellano. We share in your sorrow and in great pride and admiration for the sacrifices made by this fine young man. You are so loved by so many here in Graeagle and Portola and all of Plumas County.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Arellano 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 you are my 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~

Military Parents,

To the Arellano Family,

My husband SFC James C. Warren shared with me this morning the sad news of your loss. This news comes to me just one day after my own son PFC Anthony J. Stangle notified me with news of an attack on his own convoy. Please know that when these young men graduate and leave their Platoon/Company here at Ft.Benning they aren't forgotten. Please contact me via email when you have time. I have taken photos during each Cycle in my husbands Company during training when possible. I may have some of your son James that you might want to have.

Our Prayers are with you.....

Anna Marie Stangle Warren

Proud to be a Wife & Mother of US Soldiers

Please know that we are deeply saddened by the loss of PFC James J. Arellano. It is really heart felt to know one of our own that we trained here at Foxtrot Company 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry has paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of this great hero. I lost a brother in Viet Nam and know first hand the pain and sorrow that the family is feeling.

Just want to express my sorrow for your loss, and to remind you that you are not alone. A life cut short too soon. Remember to celebrate his life.

Rest in peace, James.

We at Adams City High School fondly remember James and send our deepest sympathies to your family.

To all of you who have taken the time to send prayers and send condolences we want to thank you. This is an extremely difficult time for our family and all of your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful for the sacrifice that your Soldier, James, made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. We will not forget.

May God's love and peace surround you during this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Jimmy & Dena Lloyd

I am deeply sorry for your loss of PFC James J. Arellano. My husband is in 1-67, 2nd brigade with the 4th Infantry Division and currently in Iraq. I don't know if he knew James, but both our hearts go out to you. I lost my brother 3 months ago who was only 25 years old. My family is devastated but the one thing that eases our pain is banding together and remembering the good times we had with him while he was alive. I will pray for your family and continue to pray for everyone who risks their lives everyday to defend our country.

We too are from Wyoming and lost our son in Iraq. Like James, Shane had his goals in life that he managed to accomplish. I know it doesn't seem like it but time does help. It has been almost 3 1/2 years for us and each day we are stronger than the days before. We have been forced to become memebers of a group we had no intentions of joining but here we are. Please remember you are not alone, you are in everyones thoughts. If you wish to email us, we would be happy to hear from you.

To the Family of Pfc. James J. Arellano:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

to the family and friends of PFc Arellano,

my prayers are with you all may god bless you and keep you in his arms. thanks be to god and James Arellano.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Please know that I am deeply sorry for the loss of Pfc. James J. Arellano.

The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May he Rest well in the Mighty Arms of God and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Arellano family.

I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...