James R. Wolf Obituary
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Peggy Childers
November 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. James R. Wolf:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. James R. Wolf:
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
Eugene Steinbrecher
September 23, 2010
I played cards with him we loved to play spades.
SHERMAN HYDE
May 30, 2010
TODAY IS A VERY SAD DAY IN THE HYDE HOUSE AS MY OLDEST SON AND JAMES WERE BEST FRIENDS I NO MY HOLE FAMILY HURTS INSIDE BUT I CAN SAY THIS JAMES WAS A TRUE MAN WE HAD LOTS OF FUN AT OUR HOUSE WHEN HE STAYED OVER MY SOMM WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AS HE LOST HIS TRUE FRIEND IT HAPPENED ON MY BIRTHDAY NOV 6 AND I SOMETIMES ASK OUR LORD AND SAVIOR WHY DID HE HAVE TO TAKE A GOOD MAN LIKE JAMES BUT AS BILLY JOEL SAY ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG MY SON CHRIS SAYS IT HURTS IF WE HAD MORE MEN LIKE JAMES WE WOULDNT NEED TO BE FIGHTING HE GAVE HIS ALL SO WE CAN HAVE OUR FREEDOM BUT ID RATHER HAVE HIM EATING AT MY HOUSE THAN HAVE MY FREEDOM MAY GOD BLESS BOB AND CHRIS WOLF AND THEIR FAMILY I FEEL PAIN WHEN MY BIRTHDAY COMES BUT NOT LIKE THE WOLFS MAY THE GOOD LORD KEEP JAMES TILL WE MEET AGAIN YOUR FRIEND FOR EVER SHERMAN HYDE SO YOUNG YET SO STRONG
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Lindsay Anderson
April 29, 2010
May God Bless you and your family each and every day! You were one of a kind and we will never forget! So many years have passed now, so much has changed. One thing that won't, your memory will always live in our hearts!
Vanessa Sotomayor
April 7, 2010
Hey Wolf, there's not a single day I do not think of you. I miss you. I always light a candle for you, but you know that.
I love you
Sheila Schumacher
March 16, 2010
Hi Cousin, been thinking about you alot latley, well truthfully you are alwasy on my mind! Being as we are only 2 month apart in age I often wonder what you would be doing right now! Going though life like I am! The boys are getting ready to leave with the Idaho NG in Oct. I am very afraid for them. The idea of losing them and feeling that pain I felt for you is almost to much for me. PLEASE please please look over them and keep them safe! I know you are always above looking down, please hold us tight as we get ready to send them to war. Miss you more then words can say!
Kenna Kay
December 22, 2009
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Loni Shewey
November 25, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss. From what I have heard your son was an amazing young man. My brother and fiance both served in Iraq with James and they have amazing stories to tell about him.
Peggy Childers
November 24, 2008
To the family of Spc. James R. Wolf:
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
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
November 6, 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)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Doc
November 5, 2008
I miss you my friend.
R Collis
July 22, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Wolf. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Wolf knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Spc Wolf!
May 25, 2008
To The Wolf Family and Friends
YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you know Spc. James R. Wolf is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care. And be passed on to his other family members..
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your James.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.
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The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: Spc. James R. Wolf, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as an Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.
Proudly a Wife and Daughter of Ret. Navy men
Proud sister, cousin, grand daughter, niece of many that have served...Always a Cornhusker!
(I attended Gearing High School during 11 grade.)
Rev. T. O'Bannon Brod (Proud to be from, NE)
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Wolf!
Jim surveying a new road on LSA Diamondback
March 15, 2008
Sarah Garner
March 13, 2008
Wow..I don't even know where to begin. It's been over 4 years since James has passed on, and there honestly isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. It's a sadness that never goes away -- especially when you lose someone who is a good friend, someone who always makes you laugh no matter what, someone whose sweet smile can brighten your day.
James was a great friend. We dated for a while, and he was so sweet :) But even after we parted ways, we still remained good friends. He was always making me laugh. Whenever I was up late working on homework, he'd razz me about it but then tell me how great it was that I was doing well in school. He would give me a hard time about going on shopping sprees with my friends but then quickly say how pretty I looked in those new clothes. Always something to make one laugh and smile. That was James. Of course, he had a serious side, too. He was very proud of what he did. Proud to be a soldier and proud to fight for his country.
That same love and care went for people he didn't even know. I remember him telling me about helping out at orphanages in Iraq. He loved kids, especially his nephew (who adored and admired him just the same). He cared so much for others before himself -- in the end, giving the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Since James has passed, I have stayed in contact with his brother, Dave, and we always have a good time telling all the stories about James that make us laugh. It's great for the heart and soul, and I know James is laughing with us.
To the Wolf family: though I have only met most of you a couple times (except for Dave -- I'll see you at Mike's and my wedding in June!), you are all an amazing, strong family. James was a great guy, and you were truly blessed to have him as your son or brother.
Althea B
July 26, 2007
I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Wolf and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
April 26, 2007
Spc. James R. Wolf
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Donna Scholl
March 1, 2007
“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
My heart breaks for you in the loss of your child. You have my deepest sympathies and you have my prayers. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories and may you find peace in your new normal without him. God bless you.
My family and I are thankful for your son’s Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country and for our freedom. Your son paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are truly indebt to him. We thank all in our armed forces for the sacrifices made for us. All gave some and some gave all. Your son will not be forgotten, I promise.
I share in your loss in a special way as I am a Nebraskan and we lost our son to the war in Iraq a few months ago.
I hold fast to our fond memories and love shared and my faith in God.
I am a click away if you want to chat, cry or laugh.
Proud Parents of a USMC American Hero -
LCpl. Michael D. Scholl – KIA 11-14-06 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
Thank you God for blessing us and sharing Michael with us - I know
Michael is in Your Loving Care~along with his brothers Danny and Trenton~ while we are temporarily away from them all.
Lye Saechao
November 17, 2006
James was the most memorable soldier in AIT; I see that nothing has changed. You will never be forgotten as a friend to me. Good bye, James.
Francisco Vargas
November 16, 2006
goodbye
Thomas Wielgosh
November 10, 2006
As James' squad leader in Iraq before his life was cut short, I had the pleasure of leading a man who knew no limits to his generosity. Jim was always volunterring for things, taking the details nobody else wanted, putting the rest of the team members ahead of his own personal wants and needs. When he went home on mid tour leave, it was under orders from our supervisors because he had been in country as long as I had been, and it was time for us to get a break from the conflict. It was hard for him to go home, I could tell that when I informed him that he was going home. And just like me, he was anxious to return to his friends and teammates when it was time for leave to end. He told me he was happy to be back when I saw him back on base shortly after I returned, as he had gone on leave a few days later than I did. When he got back, he said that "I am ready to get back in the fight" and I knew he meant that, he wanted to give his comrades a break from the duty that they had ben doing in his absence. If I can be half the "Jolly Green Giant" that James was, I will have succeeded in being the best leader taht I can be, but until then, James, you are in my mind and my heart and my prayars, help me to make the new soldiers as good as you were, or at least point them on the right track as they grow and develop.
Garnet Jenkins
November 6, 2006
Paying tribute to Spc. James R. Wolf, on this 3rd anniversary of the day this young hero gave his life for our Country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May James rest, in the Caring Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Wolf family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers James Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
July 3, 2006
ALL Americans should take a minute on Independence Day to thank the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Independence we all share. Although I did not personally know James Wolf I feel the loss of this great American hero.
God Bless James Wolf and his family. God Bless the 52nd Engineer Battalion. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wolf family in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. James it has been 28 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. Mr. Bob Wolf I read an entry to another fallen hero and I cried not only for their loss but yours. I am so sorry for your pain and that of your wife, his brother, and sisters and his nephew. I honor you sir for reaching out to others as you suffer your loss. Please know that there people out there like me that remember and pray for each of the fallen heroes, their families, friends, buddies/brothers, those in harms way and the wounded.
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~
Chris Wolf
May 13, 2005
My Dearest Son James,
There are no words to explain the hole in our hearts since you were taken from us. We think of you and miss you everyday. I know you are watching over us and protecting all of those you love. We are doing our best to continue on and to honor your memory. We are so proud of you and for what you stood for. You would be 23 now, standing so tall and grown up. We will always remember your smile, the way you danced and sang, and those silly jokes you always told. We'll see you again someday, when it is our turn to follow you. Until then, we love you!
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