James D. Hirlston 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 D. Hirlston
US Marine Lance Corporal.

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

I still love you and always will.. You touched my life in a way I fear no one else ever will..

J D as I look back on the seven years since you had the ultimate sacifice for us all, I know that you are always with me and watching over me. I see your face everyday as you have allowed me to do what I do...all things that I do for our men and women in uniform I do in honor and memory of a great man that you are...What a wonderful American HERO you are to all that know you...Celebrating a life well lived... We will cherish the memories forever.

SEMPER FI

R.I.P. Uncle J.D. Its been 7 yrs since you passed but longer since the last time we spoke. I mis you so much. i think of you everyday. I had a little boy January 20, 2010 His name Kenneth De'Wayne White. On August the 21st 2013 my little girl Jasmine Rae Rushing turned 1. Even know theyve never met you they will know of you. And the great thing you did. not only as my uncle and protector but as America's gaurdian and protector. They'll both know the story of the uncle who defended our country and our frredom. May you rest in peace flying high with the lord. I love you so much..... Your neice

Seven years has passed since we said our goodbyes to you. You are dearly loved and missed, and missed!!! I know you are with me everyday, I feel your presence everywhere I am! I'm so glad you are always with me....I miss and love you bubba!!!

Today is for you. so we remember you today more than any other.
We made the choice, after your passing, to give my son your name (his middle name..Emery James Wright) He is 5 now. We told him about you and explained how he got to share your name. He brought me to tears by saying...."Mommy, He is a HERO! I think thats why I love super heros so much! Because im named after a super hero...thanks mommy."
Hirlston, you will not be forgotten and our thanks for what youve done will never be enough. We love you.
Doc Wright, Amanda Wright, Landon wright, Emery James Wright, Amara Wright.

Thanks to all that has always kept my brother in their hearts! Means a lot to me and my family

JD, as we approach another Memorial Day without you, we know that you are watching over us as our guardian angel. As I visit the Healing Field and stand among the 1200 American flags this Memorial Day weekend, I will remember you and the ultimate sacrifice that you made for us.

Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends..John 15:13

SEMPER FI,

Karen

You are missed brother.

I miss you buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rest easy brother. You'll forever be remembered by myself and the other Marines who had the honor to serve with you. Semper Fi buddy.

Thinking of you today buddy!

I'm James' sister, you can contact me at [email protected]
Thanks!

I run a Facebook page for 2/8 Marines and sailors and a Marine posted the following on my page yesterday:"After coming back from Fallujah, I received my car back from my parents and there was desposable camera in the back seat. I did not remember having one, so I went and had the pictures developed. As soon as I saw the first picture, I remembered that James asked me if he could borrow my car because his girlfriend was coming for one last visit before we would deploy. I thought about it and said yes, under the condition that he would fill the gas tank up. I still have those pictures today and would love to send copies to his family. If anyone has his family's contact information and could pass it my way, it would be greatly appreciated. ----RIP my friend." I am trying to connect LCpl Hirlston's family with this Marine so that he can pass along these photos. If anyone has contact information, please email me at [email protected] so that we can connect this Fallen Heroes family with a Marine who has something that may be a true treasure. Thank you- Lisa Weber

It has been 6 years today. Thinking about you JD. It still hurts. Hope to see you someday. RIP cuz

J.D. every Patriotic holiday I always remember you. I am so grateful to be able to continue to live in the Land of the FREE because of the BRAVE as yourself. Thank You J.D. for making the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Let us not forget....SEMPER FI.

Greater love has no one than this that one lay down his life for his friends..John 15:13

We did not know J.D. but my husband worked with his grandfather Bill Hirlston and I worked with Mary at G.E. On this Memorial Day of 2012 we would like to say that we would like to share our love for the Hirlston family and the way they all conducted themselves. So we are sure that J.D. was the same. It takes a long time to get over losing someone and I am sure there are still times when you miss J.D. a lot. After all he gave his all for us that we might have freedom. Rebekah and Bill Jones

J.D., I missed your birthday but I do remember you each and everyday for the sacrifice that you made for us all as FREE Americans. I see your smiling face watching over me as I have your picture at my desk. What a wonderful ANGEL protecting us all.

you will be missed uncle j.d i miss to you will forever and always be in our hearts.

As we approach Veterans Day, 11 November 2011, I will be thinking of J.D. and the sacrifice that me made for us all by giving his life for us to remain in a FREE country. His family as well will be in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful American and HERO J.D. is to me. What a wonderful ANGEL we have watching over us.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

On this Memorial weekend, J.D. comes to my mind first. Such a sweet little boy who grew to fine young man. I will always remember him for his smile and his service to our country. To the family, you are in my thoughts. I know that J.D. is missed greatly.

I miss my baby brother so much

To the family of Lance Cpl James D. Hirlston. Gone but not forgotten. J.D. is in my thoughts each and everyday as I see him watching over me. What a wonderful American and HERO.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston:
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

The boys from 2/8 will never forget. RIP bro...

I still can't believe it's been 3 years...you are missed terribly by all of our family.

To the family of Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston:
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

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. USMC LCpl. James Hirlston is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06

I was JD's Battalion XO when he was killed. I was there when his platoon brought him in to Camp Fallujah and the Chaplain, his platoon, and I all gathered around him and prayed for him. He's never far from my thoughts, especially on Memorial Day.

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 never got the pleasure of meeting JD but he is missed everyday in the hearts of his family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will always be remembered and most of all loved.

I am grateful for the last conversation I had with JD that day. He was one of the best men I had served with. Eveyone knows that he is here to watch over his family just from the pictures of the flag pole. My love and sympathy go to his family. God Bless. Cpl. Ben Stilwell

Giving thoughts and gratitude on the anniversary of your passing. Rest in peace, and know that you are missed.

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

I was a Corporal in Lcpl Hirlston's platoon. He was a very good Marine with a great sense of humor. We had some good times in training in California playing spades. I will never forget him. One week before his passing I was shot and he came in and visited me and brought me watermelon he had got from an Iraqi when I was on bedrest. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I went to school with J.D. at the Community Learning Center. He was a great person and a good friend. He will be very missed but never forgotten. You will be in our hearts forever.

While I didn't know J.D. I did know his fiance Amanda. He was loved deeply. He will be missed greatly. He is thought of dailey. Thank you for your service and thank you for your son.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Hirlston!

To the families of J.D. Hirlston: I knew him since we were in Rockvale school. He lived one block from me over off of Rucker. I miss him so much, its crazy. He was my boy next door. I go visit his grave once a month. I just want you to know that i will never forget your son and that he will be remembered. He is a Marine after all. I never got to say goodbye. I love you James. I know you are looking down watching over everyone and keeping us all safe. hugs an kisses

I can't believe it has been a year since JD left us. I will never forget his beautiful eyes, and his wonderful personality. We love you and miss you, JD!

To the family of JD,
I knew your son as I had been in the same company as he was. As it has been one year since that day, I know that no words can ever replace your loss. I know right now JD is looking shap in his uniform,as he always did, smiling down on all of you as he guards the gates of Heaven.

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.

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 Lance Cpl Hirlston and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon

To James Hirlston's family,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of LCPL James Hirlston Know this that many of us in this country mourn the loss of James and his fellow soliders. We shall never forget the sacrifice that he and his family endure for our Freedom. May God comfort you all. On June 16 2007 James Hirlston's name will be dedicated to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles IL. We invite you to attend the ceremony if you can.

Semper Fidelis

Gold Star mother of
LCpl Philip J Martini 1/1 Bravo
KIA 4/08/06 Karmah

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

To the family and friends of J.D. you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. He became a good friend to LCpl. Colin Smith who was sent to Iraq with J.D. and misses him greatly. I will pray for you and request that you pray for Our soldiers still over there.

MY Name Is Candice Doge Frank And Delene Hirlstons Grandaughter. I know My Aunt mary Hirlston. This Is A Sad Thing For My Family.

J.D. We all miss you very much!!!!!

I think about you everyday. I think about your family mom, dad, brothers and sister and grandmother. As you know I know the pain. I love you J.D. that will never change. You were like another son to me. And I was looking so forward to you being my son-in-law and the father of my grandchildren. You were going to be such a great dad! We all new that. I no you are happy with the Lord and don't know pain any more. I wonder if you and Josh have got to meet! I could sit hear all day and write alot of things about you that are so great. The ones close to you know, right!

Love you!

My heartfelt sympathy to the Hirlston 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~

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

Dear Hirlson Family,

Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding as close to His heart as He has held my family these past months. May you feel His peace and comfort as you face the difficult days ahead.

Please accept our condolences for your loss, our prayers that you find peace and comfort in our Lord, and our thanks for the sacrifice that your Marine made for our country. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that there are many Marine families keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi.

My name is Sean Martin. I am from Murfreesboro, Tn. I went to school with JD from 8th grade all the way through HS. What can I say J, I miss you alot man. I think of you almost everyday and it hasn't been a week yet. I would just like to say thank you for serving this country and defending mine and everyone elses freedom. I send my prayers to your family and hope they can find comfort in them. I met JD through my sister. I just want to say you will be missed man alot. Save me a spot up in Heaven because I am gonna come up there and see you again man.

Military Parents,

Hi my name is mandy. im form wyoming. i went to riverdale with jd. my first day there i didn't know anybody, we had a class together and asked me to sit with him at lunch.then i missed the bus and since we both lived out in rockvale he would take me to school and home.and he was my friend eversice. he was such a sweetheart. i lost touch with him after i graduated. my heart broke when i heard about what happened. i am so proud of him for what hed did. he will always be in our hearts.

From listening to other Marines talk positively about LCPL Hirlston, I felt proud to have known him. Though I never served along side of him, we lived on the same side of a camp in Al Anbar, Iraq. Last time I saw him was in the chow hall. Unfortunatly,before I could talk to him he just disapeared in the crowd of other Marines. I am sad that I missed out on that chance to greet him but I feel better in knowing that I will see him again one day. J.D., save me a spot in heaven buddy!

LCPL MATHISEN

H 3/14, I MEF

To the Family of Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston:

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 )

Wow. I'm honestly shocked to hear this news.I just moved from Murfreesboro a couple months ago. Brandon and Ashtynn called me and told me.I just want to say I'm proud of you, we had a lot of great memories.I remember when i first moved to Tennesee, you and Colby were my first friends.Both of you have now past away I can't believe it.I can think of so many things we used to do either at Kroger,school, or after school. We had a lot of great times! You will be missed, I promise. My best wishes go out to his family & everyone who got to know him.

My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved son.



Semper Fi

Andrea Green

Proud Mom of Cpl. J.Z.

Veteran

OIF I and OIF II

6/2002-6/2006

LCpl Hirlston, thank you for your courageous service. My prayers are with your family, friends and Marine brothers and sisters.

To James's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

My prayers go out to the whole family for their loss. I went to school with him. I know that you miss his humor and his eyes. I didn't know him too well, but I did know him and I do miss him. He made me laugh all the time. Just remember, he is looking down on you.

My heart felt condolences and prayers go to you for your loss of Lance Cpl James Hirlston. God be with you the family & friends as you go thru this time of grief. James gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country, and for his heroic actions I am eternally grateful. Thank you so much for allowing us in the PGR to come show our respects to James. God will take him in his arms to be at peace now.





~Mark

You have our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, brother, & friend.





May the Lord keep his Hand close and comfort you and keep you.





LCPL. Hirlstom, your mission here is done, rest in the arms of our Lord.





God Bless you,


Matt & Annette Robeck


Antioch, TN

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I met JD at Camp Lejuene the day before they shipped out, my son Adam introduced me to him.


Mom of PFC Adam Lowrey USMC, Iraq

God Bless this family. J.D. has served his country to the fullest. His sacrifice of life will not be forgotten, it was not in vain. He has seen that his Country, family, friends and community are protected.





I send my heartfelt condolences to the family. I want to express many thanks for allowing the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services to Reflect our Love, Honor, Respect for our Fallen Hero. If future assistance is ever needed please don't hesitate to contact me.





Sincerely,





Jeff Sanders


PGR TN State Captain

God Bless you and watch over you in your time of loss. I have a wonderful friend who is in JDs unit. It has devastated him that he has lost one of his men. I hope it provides you some comfort to know that there are many people around the world who honor your son as hero and pray for you to know peace. Please accept my sincere condolences.

My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to JD's family. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing. My husband, Sgt. Nicholas Wennberg was in JD's platoon. We recently lost my brother, Sgt. Sean Miles in Iraq in January. LCpl Hirlston's sacrifice will never be forgotten, by his fellow Marines, my family, and countless others. God Bless him and your family.

I am sorry that I never got to thank Lance Cpl James D Hirlston for his service in helping this country stay safe. I can thank you for your sacrifice and tell you he will not be forgotten. May the Lord fill your days with the wonderful memories you have of James. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I didn't know JD, but he was a close friend of my nephew, Kyle Salmon. My prayer is that God will give all of his family and friends the strength to cope with this loss. I appreciate his courage and the job he did to keep us safe! My husband & I send our deepest condolences.

I'll miss JD so much. He is one of the funniest people I know and how could i forget those amazing blue eyes. Thanks for all the smiles. I love you and miss you

I had the great pleasure to know "JD" through my son, a fellow marine. JD was a special, fun loving friend that called me "MOM" and treated me with respect. I remember asking him if he was scared to go over to Iraq, and he said, "No Ma'am. That's what I was trained to do." He will always be loved and remembered as the hero that he was. We will always miss you, JD!

JD was my brother. Not by blood but by heart. He was my brothers best friend. They went through boot camp together, were stationed together, deployed together. My parents viewed JD as their own son. I can not tell you what the pain of losing JD has done to me. I will always remember my brother.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your hero and my sincere appreciation for his service. May God grant you peace.





The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave





Aunt of PFC Chase Edwards, USMC


KIA 4-6-06

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. James D. Hirlston.

The price this young Marine and his family have paid for this country and our freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May he rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero.

I pray that God's Comfort and Grace be with the Hirlston family.

There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.



Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.

Psalm 55:22



With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.