James C. Kesinger Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Pharr, Texas

While serving in Iraq, James C. Kesinger met his wife _ via the Internet. After a year in the National Guard, Kesinger had enlisted in the Reserves in 2002 and then deployed to Iraq in January 2003. So taken with Juanita Zuniga, Kesinger used his two-week break later that year to fly to Texas and meet her for the first time in person. "He came to the door one day and met her. They went out and ate and talked a long time. By the end of his break, he''d bought the rings, proposed to her and they got married right away," said her father, Jesus. "They understood each other." Kesinger, 32, of Pharr, Texas, was killed Dec. 13 when a roadside bomb exploded near his vehicle northwest of Baghdad. He was assigned to Fort Riley. He was one of two male cheerleaders in high school, where he graduated in 1992. He also ran track, played football and was in the school band. He also is survived by his newborn son and two stepdaughters. Kesinger may only have been 5-foot-8 and 138 pounds, but his giant heart led him back to Iraq for a second time. He volunteered to leave his company to help another desperate for medics.

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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 C. Kesinger US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want...

Charlie Gili

December 15, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY

We love and miss you!

Janie Kesinger

December 15, 2013 | Pharr, TX

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

Peggy Childers

December 13, 2011 | Carson City, NV

Five years since we lost you and every day we miss you very much. Love You!!!!

Janie Kesinger

December 14, 2010 | Edinburg, TX

To the family and friends of Spc. James C. Kesinger:
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

Peggy Childers

December 13, 2010 | Carson City, NV

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Donna Gillette

December 25, 2009 | Brick, NJ

Happy Birthday! We miss you and love you everyday that goes by!

Janie Kesinger

October 21, 2009 | Edinburg, TX

Happy Memorial Day.

Thank You,

Mario Leal

May 25, 2009 | Edinburg, TX

May 21, 2009

Spc. James C. Kesinger

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