Sgt. James W. Harlan
Sgt. James W. Harlan
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April 22, 2017
Remembering SGT Harlan from 660th.
May 27, 2013
For the family of Sgt. Harlan, we will always remember him for his service and sacrifice for his country. For 20 years he served this country with dedication. We thank his family also who had to sacrifice also.
Peggy Childers
May 15, 2012
May 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. James W. Harlan:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 28, 2011
To the family of Sgt. James W. Harlan:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
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Tina Sheeler-Harper
May 27, 2011
I served in 660th TC with SGT. Harlan and although I didn't get to know him well, I want him to know his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Just wanted to let his family know that he is still thought of not only on Memorial weekend but year round. Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN. Rest in peace my brother.
Peggy Childers
May 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. James W. Harlan:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
James Harlan
December 13, 2010
I want to thank everyone for their extremely kind words. I just recently learned of this website and found this page dedicated to my father. It is good to know that these service personel are remembered by more than just their own family and friends.
Thank you again,
James B. Harlan
Peggy Childers
May 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. James W. Harlan:
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
Kenna Larra
October 12, 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 1,800 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!
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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 bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Peggy Childers
May 14, 2009
To the family of Sgt. James W. Harlan:
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
R Collis
July 31, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Harlan. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt Harlan 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 experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt Harlan!
The Neal family
May 19, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Harlan,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
May 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. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
April 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Harlan!
Steven Phillips Sr.
August 28, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 9, 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Harlan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves him and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 13, 2007
In Remembrance of this Fine Soldier, Sgt. James W. Harlan, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A multitude of Thanks to James and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
2 Corinthians 5:1
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of James, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Jessica Pavillard
January 22, 2007
Dear Harlan family,
Though I do not know your hero or your family, I wanted to let you know that I, too, am proud of your father. He was indeed a hero. As an Army wife myself, I have been lucky that my husband has returned alive from his duties. I know how hard it is to send your loved one in the path of harm's way. I cannot imagine how hard it is to lose someone. I want to thank you for your father's job. For his service, for his work, for his sence of Duty and commitment. He is a true hero. He gave the most he could, his life. He is more than a number, more than a statistic, and I am grateful for him. For his life, for his service, and I wanted you to know this. He was a shining example for people to follow and the world is a better place because he was in it. Thank you for him, thank you for his service, for sharing him. He will be remembered. From one military family to another, may your memories keep you warm, know he is an Angel on your shoulder now and a hero to us all.
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