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Charles A. Gili Sr.
October 28, 2021
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 S. Lee US Marine Sergeant.
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
October 4, 2013
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Judie Gay
April 8, 2013
Still feels like yesterday.....Love and miss you forever and always............Love you Judie
Brian Payton
November 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. James S Lee: Please accept our remembrance of Jimmy and know that he will never be forgotten. I remember when the the Marines of MALS-42 traveled to his hometown to join his family for the memorial and you all welcomed us with open arms. I was Jimmy's SNCO in the things who taught me are still evident in which the way Ilead memories. I often think of the talks we had and the dedication he had to spreading Gods word. As I look to the Heavens I am comforted in knowing that he is looking down on all of us with that charasmatic smile. God bless and keep you always.
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Ginger Mankowski
April 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. James S. Lee:
Please accept our remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
April 5, 2011
Jimmy love and miss you so much......Dad
Melissa Ely-Shelton
April 5, 2011
My Brother,
Miss you more with everyday that passes!!!
L Neal
April 4, 2011
To the family of Sgt. James S. Lee:
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.
Paul Farrell
March 6, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Childers
April 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. James S. Lee:
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
Melissa Shelton
April 6, 2010
My Brother, Today is 5 years that we lost you and it feels like yesterday... We love and miss you very much....
Kenna Larra
June 30, 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 1,600 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
Peggy Childers
April 6, 2009
To the family of Sgt. James S. Lee:
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
Teri O'Connor
January 4, 2009
Bless you Sgt. Lee. I wear your name on a Hero Bracelet and I am very proud to do so because you and your fellow soldiers are my heros.
Becky Coy
June 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
miriam mcdaniels
May 30, 2008
dear mother and father of james lee god bless you and you are in my prayers. i know that your son protected us here in america and for that i thank him graciously love miriam mcdaniels a mother and a nurse from pa
Melissa Shelton
May 29, 2008
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!
Jane Shin
May 25, 2008
I had the honor to work with Sergeant James Lee in OEF 2004-2005. He was an inspiration and a friend. Always kind to talk to about anything, he was always willing to help. It's been 3 years and I still remember... always.
May 3, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Lee!
Dad and Judie Gay
April 8, 2008
Oh Jimmy my heart is aching.It's been 3 years,But it still feels like April 6th 2005 everyday .........
Debra Estep
April 6, 2008
To the family and friends of James.
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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 he is my hero.
Please contact me and I will email you back
a copy of the Angel drawing I have posted
here.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Judie Gay
December 5, 2007
New Christmas Poem
>>
>> TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
>> HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
>> IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
>> PLASTER AND STONE.
>>
>> I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
>> WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
>> AND TO SEE JUST WHO
>> IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.
>>
>> I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
>> A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
>> NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
>> NOT EVEN A TREE.
>>
>> NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
>> JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
>> ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES
>> OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.
>>
>> WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
>> AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
>> A SOBER THOUGHT
>> CAME THROUGH MY MIND.
>>
>> FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,
>> IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
>> I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
>> ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.
>>
>> THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
>> SILENT, ALONE,
>> CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
>> IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.
>>
>> THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
>> THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
>> NOT HOW I PICTURED
>> A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.
>>
>> WAS THIS THE HERO
>> OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?
>> CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
>> THE FLOOR FOR A BED?
>>
>> I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
>> THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
>> OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS
>> WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.
>>
>> SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
>> THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
>> AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
>> A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.
>>
>> THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
>> EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
>> BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
>> LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.
>>
>> I COULDN'T HELP WONDER
>> HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
>> ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
>> IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.
>>
>> THE VERY THOUGHT
>> BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
>> I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
>> AND STARTED TO CRY.
>>
>> THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
>> AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
>> 'SANTA DON'T CRY,
>> THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;
>>
>> I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
>> I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
>> MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
>> MY! COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'
>>
>> THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
>> AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
>> I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,
>> I CONTINUED TO WEEP.
>>
>> I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
>> SO SILENT AND STILL
>> AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
>> FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.
>>
>> I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
>> ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
>> THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
>> SO WILLING TO FIGHT.
>>
>> THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
>> WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
>> WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA,
>> IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'
>>
>> ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
>> AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
>> 'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,!
>> AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'
>>
>> This poem was written by a Marine.
>>
>> The following is his request. I think it is
>> reasonable.....
>> PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many
>> people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is
>> due to our U.S. service men and women for our being able to celebrate
>> these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of
>> what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and
>> dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part
>> to plant this small seed.
>>
Houston Gay
September 18, 2007
Happy Birthday My Son I love you with all my Heart.Love always Dad
Sgt. Serina Lopez
August 28, 2007
Jimmy Shawn.....I could say that you won't ever know the impact you left on the Marines that you led and served with, but I know better. You were with us through every step of the way and continue to look down on us with a smile. I will always remember your upbeat, playful attitude and how you always looked out for our welfare and did your best to keep morale high. You and Rowe called me a month before I left for Iraq and I remember not knowing if I would see you again because you would have already EAS'd before I got back. It still kinda feels like you went through with your plans of getting out and traveling...you just went about it in a different way. I know that you are at peace and are truly home now. I miss you and will always hold your memory with me. You are a shining example of an outstanding Marine as well as a wonderful person. You will never be forgotten...
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 16, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Lee and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Regenia Gay
April 17, 2007
Hello again Jimmy Shawn...
The family of your birth father has suffered another blow with the passing of your Uncle B J... exactly on the 2nd anniversary of your passing...
I hope the 2 of you have found each other and can spend some time together... He is the brother that worked closest with your dad and I know they talked much of you...
When his brother became ill with cancer your dad took him into his home to care for and see he got to his doctor appointments... I know it is devastation all over again to loose his brother and most especially on the same date he lost you...!!!!!!!!!
Just dont ever forget how much he loved you and please look after Uncle B J for him...
We all hope to see you soon...
Your Mississippi Aunt
Becky Blanchard
April 16, 2007
For My Darling son Shawn, (as only I was ever allowed to call you,) We all love and miss you more than we have proper words to convey. When I was raising you, you often asked me where God was and how you could be closer to HIM. Of all the people and places and other things we shared on this earth together as Mother and son,---I am blessed beyond measure for the day you turned 5 and asked me that first time to tell you about God and His eternal love for us. You are where you always wanted to be---in the loving Grace filled arms of the God we love so very much. The same one who holds me up now and gives me hope to be with you and your brother Joshua again someday. You said in our last phonecall 5 days before you died, that when asked how you got through it all your only answer was---YOU TAKE A DEEP BREATH, TIGHTEN THE BOOT STRAPS AND CARRY ON SOLDIER TO WHEREVER GOD TAKES YOU. AND THEN AT NIGHT AS YOU SLEEP YOU ARE FILLED WITH HIS JOY. What an answer son, and what a lesson and legacy you leave behind. Until you are in my arms again--- Semper Fi son. With love from Mom
[email protected]
Garnet Jenkins
April 6, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. James S. Lee.
A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Hero's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your memories of James, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 15, 2007
THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR FUTURES... YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
REST IN PEACE, DEAR HERO
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Sgt. James S. Lee. If there are any sisters or brothers, please contact me. I am the Founder for Gold Star Siblings, Inc.
God Bless.
Mom
December 26, 2006
Though I have stopped celebrating Christmas in a traditional way, I must say that Your sister did her best to make this day a very pleasant one for me. However, as the day wore on I felt compelled to go to the grave site and check to see that your manger scene and the two tomb scripture rocks and flags were still where I had placed them, and to say prayers for both of you and for all of us who love and miss you so much. When I got there I saw the newest grave on the same row as yours Shawn had no decoration or color and it made me feel so saddened for the person buried there, that I decided in both of your memory I will make up and deliver some flowers to leave there until the persons family can have the monument or marker pplaced on it. Though Christmas still hurts to go through because the very last thing Joshua and I shared was to create a home made garland of Popcorn and Cranberries and marshmallows together the last day we ever shared, and the past two Christmasses were without you, it was a love filled day anyway. Baby Joshy will be two the day after tomorrow. So I was very eager to see him excitedly ripping through all the wrappings to find all his fun gifts this year. However, the very first toy he opened was a monster truch that makes the same noises and songs that his rider motorcycle here does caught his eye and his heart and that was all he would open. It was so cute that he had ten or eleven other gifts but all he cared about was that truck. Dante got a Dinosaur thing with a lump of plaster that had bones encased in it he had to chisel out and put together. He loves Dinosaurs so much he was playing a trivia game on me. I only got one answer right which really made him feel good that he knows so much about them. Kylee got a castle playhouse that she and Josh both had alot of fun with.And will have evem more fun sharing in days to come. And all three kids got the promise of a new Daddy they know loves them very much, for Billy,proposed to Destiny this morning and she said Yes. They are trying to set a date but so far have only thought about a tentative March date so far at the time I left. Later I shared a supper meal with some friends down the street from my house. Their neice was also there for the day. She has severe cerebral palsy, and is partially retarded they said. Don't like that term myself, for though she can barely speak, at the end of the meal she said Love You Jesus and tried to put her hands together to pray. Though today was the first time I have met her, she would not allow anyone else to feed her and kept fussing til I offered to do it. When it was time to leave she started crying almost as heart wrenching as Joshy does when I leave him and said I love you eppy. It truly was a blessed day and a love filled one. All that was missing was the opportunity to share it with our Robert and Sunny also. But on this night I say a very Merry Christmas to them and to both of you my precious sons. At the close of this day, for me I say Thank God for all the LOVE, JOY AND PEACE in my heart. My heart is with you both today and everyday."
Judie Gay
December 17, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Houston Gay
September 16, 2006
Happy Birthday Son I miss you so much..Think about you everyday. Love You Dad........
Karen Thornton
August 23, 2006
This guest book was just sent to me by Sgt. Lees aunt and as the mother of a soldier doing a tour in Iraq with the Army, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy with you in the loss of your son, nephew, friend or whoever he was to anyone out there. My prayers will be with you and may God give you the strength you need. I know you must have many good memories to lean on too. May God bless you all.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 13, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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 FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
WO1 Mikel Culver
June 13, 2006
Jimmy was an outstanding Marine, I spoke to him on a regular basis while we were in Afghanistan. We both attended Trinity Chapel in Powder Springs, Ga and Jimmy would share tapes and CD's with me. He loved to teach and he definately had a gift for it.
Jimmy was the kind of man that always tried to make people feel good about themselves and he would share his views on God and Christianity. He knew how important that was. He always gave his best for others and would never shy away from responsibility. He will never be forgotten. As is Marine Corps tradition, we memorialize our fallen heros. I tell my civilian co-workers about Jimmy and who he was and I never let them forget that there are people with honor in the world like Jimmy who believe that this country is worth fighting for. It is important that we honor his memory and never forget.
I would also like to let his family know that he spoke of you often and loved you all dearly.
God bless you all and Semper Fi!
Becky Blanchard
May 21, 2006
To all those who may need this info.
Marine Sgt. James S. Lee
26, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana.
Lee died in Ghazni, Afghanistan, when the Army CH-47 helicopter he was on crashed. He was assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 142, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marietta, Georgia. As part of Operation Enduring Freedom he was attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 42, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. Died on April 6, 2005.
This Book was a gift from His Dad and step Mom Judie and is a wonderful Living and honorable tribute. May all who enter, feel his and Gods great Joy. Rebecca Blanchard ( his MOM)
Rebecca Blanchard
May 15, 2006
To Jay and Judie, Thank you for honoring OUR SON in this beautiful way. I wish you would have told me of this site so that I could have sent you pics of his younger days as well for others to see. With love and much prayers. Becky
For My Darling son Shawn, (as only I was ever allowed to call you,) We all love and miss you more than we have proper words to convey. When I was raising you, you often asked me where God was and how you could be closer to HIM. Of all the people and places and other things we shared on this earth together as Mother and son,---I am blessed beyond measure for the day you turned 5 and asked me that first time to tell you about God and His eternal love for us. You are where you always wanted to be---in the loving Grace filled arms of the God we love so very much. The same one who holds me up now and gives me hope to be with you and your brother Joshua again someday. You said in our last phonecall 5 days before you died, that when asked how you got through it all your only answer was---YOU TAKE A DEEP BREATH, TIGHTEN THE BOOT STRAPS AND CARRY ON SOLDIER TO WHEREVER GOD TAKES YOU. AND THEN AT NIGHT AS YOU SLEEP YOU ARE FILLED WITH HIS JOY. What an answer son, and what a lesson and legacy you leave behind. Until you are in my arms again--- Semper Fi son. With love from Mom
Jim Ritchie
April 23, 2006
To the family and friends of Sgt. James S. Lee
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
MELISSA SHELTON
April 7, 2006
YESTERDAY WAS A YEAR THAT YOU LEFT US ON EARTH, WE HOPE TO BE WITH YOU SOMEDAY AND BE A FAMILY AGAIN. YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU. THE PAIN IS AS IF IT WAS YESTERDAY THE WORST DAY OF OUR LIVES. WE TAKE IT DAY BY DAY. I HOPE MOM AND DAD HAVE BETTER DAYS TO COME. WE JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND OUR TEARS TURN TO JOY. A GREAT MAN SADLY MISSED. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS. YOUR SISTER AND FRIEND FOREVER.
Houston Gay
April 6, 2006
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
Judie Gay
March 30, 2006
Well , Jim The year is almost here and the pain is if it just happen Yesterday...rest in peace son see you in the stars...Love your Step Mom, Judie
Jimmy(Center) at Mk 82(500lb bomb) buildup
February 11, 2006
Jose,John,Matt,Jimmy
February 11, 2006
Robert,Matt,Jimmy in Hawaii
February 11, 2006
February 4, 2006
To the family of Sgt. James S. Lee:
Ever since the date we lost our son, SFC Brent Adams on 12/1/05, I have tried to sign the guest books of our Heroes that have lost their lives since. Today I came across a guest book of a recently lost soldier that Sgt. Lee's father signed and I wanted to send my thoughts to you as well. It is all still new to me and still feels like a nightmare that I will wake up from - but I wanted you to know that you too are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I hope that God is giving you the strength to get through this. Just know you are not alone - and your Hero will not be forgotten.
God Bless this courageous young man and his family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq)
Debbie Murray
January 31, 2006
Well, I didn't know Jimmy. Judie and Jay are 2 of my bestest friends in the whole world. Their pain is my pain. For a parent to lose a child is unbearable. But, I thank God everyday for Jimmy and the others overseas fighting for our freedoms. Jimmy will always be alive in the hearts of his family and friends. That's one of the blessings God bestowed on us, memories. I pray daily for Jay and Judie. God bless you.
Father and Son
Judie Gay
January 29, 2006
I love this picture between father and son
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 21, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Melinda Stanley
January 13, 2006
Sgt. Lee,
Oorah! Thank you so much for fighting for my freedom. I've never thought of, or had, hero's in my life. But I do now. What would this country be like, if it were not for countrymen like you? I'm so very proud to be an American. I've lost one of your brother-in-arms, my nephew, Lance Thompson in Ramadi. I grieve for you and your family. You will never, ever be forgotten.
Lanita Thomas
January 12, 2006
Jimmy you grew into a fine young man . It is so sad that your life was cut so short. You were a fine soldier and served our country well. For that i am proud. I will love you forever.
Aunt Lanita
REGENIA GAY
January 6, 2006
Jimmy... you were my nephew... My husband's brother's son... I only knew you for a brief time, but I knew of the struggles in your life and some of the burdens you had to bear... But that is what made you the strong man you turned out to be... The hard knocks of life usually have a way of shaping our lives... in how we respond to them...
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Thankfully you chose to turn to the Lord and let Him help guide you thru your life and I am sure He has taken you to that place we all long to go someday, Your someday only came too soon... I know how much your Dad and step mom are missing you... It can be seen in their faces... Your place in their hearts can never be filled...
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I never had a son, but if I did, I would hope he would grow up to be the wonderful man it sounds like that you became... Also, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the brave person you were in trying to do your part in making this place a better world for us all, and most especially for the children of that area... Just maybe, they can grow up to become a different sort of people than their parents... Because of people like you caring enough to lay down their lives for what they so strongly believed in...
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Just recently, I lost a very dear friend to that same effort... He was my car pool buddy for a year, before he left... and probably just like you... All he could talk about was going to do his part in making the world safer for his 3 children... He would rather go fight it over there than wait for it to come to the shores where his children lived... Just maybe you can look him up and you two can hang out together till the rest of us get there...
We loved you Jimmy and share in your father's grief...
Aunt Regenia
Houston Gay
January 3, 2006
I miss you so much .....love Dad
MELISSA SHELTON
January 1, 2006
JAMES S. LEE WAS MY BROTHER AND HE IS MISSED VERY MUCH BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS OUR FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE VERY APPRECIATED IN OUR TIME OF SORROW. PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL IN WAR AND FOR THE FAMILIES WHO ARE WAITING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES TO COME HOME. FOR ALL OF YOU STILL IN AFGHANASTAN AND IRAQ MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. JIMMY WAS A GOOD MAN WHO BELIEVED IN WHAT HE WAS DOING. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY FAMILY OR FRIENDS. WE LOVE JIMMY, WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER SOMEDAY UNTIL THEN GOODBYE.
Cpl. Chris Henry
May 16, 2005
Thank you for your service. I am grateful to you and the others.My heart goes out to your family left to suffer your loss.
SSGT Matthew Girardin
April 27, 2005
Jimbo,
I want to thank you for being the friend that you were.I appreciate everything that you ever did for me,the advice you gave,teaching me about God,the bible that you gave me and of course the good times.I can't think of how many times you made me laugh so hard it hurt.I will keep you with me always and strive to live by the example you set.I never really had the chance to tell you how much that I appreciated you as a person.I will save that for later when we meet again.Rest easy.
Matt
Susan Johnson
April 19, 2005
May God bless your family at your time of loss. I did not know Sgt. Lee, but I am eternally grateful for all of our brave soldiers and thier selfless sacrifices to secure freedom for others. May he now rest in God's loving embrace.
father of a fallen Marine
April 17, 2005
To the family of Sgt James S. Lee, thank you for raising such a man of honor and couarge, who put himself in harm's way for me, my family and my country. He will not be forgotten! You are in my prayers,and may God comfort you at this, the hardest time in your life.
Sgt Andy Dorsett
April 16, 2005
Sgt Lee,
You served your nation and Corps with honor. You will be missed. Semper Fi, I know you will guard those gates of heaven well. From one Ordnanceman to another "IYAOYAS".
jud malcolm
April 14, 2005
dear family:
no words can replace your james. please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. james's sacrifice will never be forgotten. when storm clouds gathered he went face the storm because he loved you and his country mightly. know this - you are loved and james is honored and respected. he is living in our hearts. jud malcolm - vietnam 70-71.
Margaret Welker
April 14, 2005
Thank you for your service. I am grateful to you and the others.My heart goes out to your family left to suffer your loss.
Debra Busby
April 14, 2005
You made the ultimate sacrifice for your country and I thank you. God bless you and your family.
jennifer petrusky
April 14, 2005
I thank you Sgt.James S Lee for fighting for our freedom,to make the world safe for your family and for ours.Thank you,for you heroism and your courage,my God bless you and you family forever.Thank you
Lisa Schultz
April 13, 2005
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ANGLES HOLD THEIR HANDS ROUND US LIKE CHILDERN CUPPING CANDLES. THEY PROTECT US GENTLY LEST OUR FLAME GO OUT WHEN THE WIND IS STRONG. AGAIN IAM SORRY
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