James E. Lambert

James Lambert Obituary

James E. Lambert Nov. 21, 1958 - April 2, 2009 James E. Lambert, 50, of Lisbon Falls, Maine, died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Thomas, Ky. on Nov. 21, 1958, the son of James and Betty Lambert. James had a distinguished and decorated career in the US Navy and recently retired after 30 years of active duty service as a Master Chief Hospital Corpsman. He served on board the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) as the only Independent Duty Corpsman when the ship hit a mine in the Persian Gulf on April 14,1988. He treated and evacuated many seriously injured crew members with no loss of life. He served in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and most recently volunteered for an individual augmentation tour in Iraq with a Health Affairs Multi-National Security Transition Command. He retired on Oct. 1, 2008 after serving as Senior Enlisted Leader at the Naval Health Branch Clinic, Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. James is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Kennis) Lambert, formerly of Bellefonte and daughter of Robert Kennis and Christine Mulfinger of Bellefonte; two sons James Jr. of Clarksville, Tenn. and Kyle of Jupiter, Fla.; and his sister, Rebecca Burke of Mount Sterling, Ky. He is predeceased by his mother Betty Lambert. James is also survived by many close friends that he enjoyed spending time with from the Lisbon Falls and Brunswick Maine areas. A memorial service was held on April 7, 2009 at the chapel at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine. James will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on August 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on May 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lambert

6 Entries

Matthew Staden

October 26, 2009

Mrs. Lambert,

I only found out about Jim today. I've know Jim since he was about 19 years old. We were both in company 931 at Great Lake Illinois in Sep 1978. We also attended Hospital Corps School at Great Lake Illinois in late 1978 to Jan/Feb 1979. When Jim was CMC at HQMC I was the CMC at Marine force Reserve New Orleans. It funny our time in the Navy was much the same down to being with the Marine and IDC of Frigates. Jim was a great guy and an outstanding Master Chief Petty Officer he seemed to have time for everyone and was very helpful. He loved his sailors and his patients. It was odd I'd see Jim at a conference every 3 or 4 year we would chat and it was like we were old friends again. I'm sorry for your loss, I'm going to see if I have any old photos of Jim at home.

Matthew Staden HMCM(SW) RET
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Steve Perez

September 5, 2009

Hello Steph,

We never met but I worked with Jim at Headquarters Marine Corps. We sat side by side everyday and we talked just about everything and anything. I only knew Jim for a short time but he was an inspiration to me. I learned a lot from him and I always looked forward to our conversations. He was the one that got me started on collecting command coins and because of him, I now have more that I can count. Thanks Jim! He was a very knowledgable guy. I use to comment if the only channel he had at home was the History Channel. He knew about everything related to history and military history and I always found that very impressive. I was shocked to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Jim's two sons. He will be greatly missed by me and I'm sure by many others. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Steve Perez
HMCS(FMF/SW/AW)

JEFF PUGLISI

July 19, 2009

Hello,

First let me express my most sincere condolences on the loss of Jim. I was shocked to see that he had passed. Jim was a mentor to me during my early Naval career and he and I were shipmates in the Gulf War in Charlie company in 1991. I was a young HM3 and he was my Chief. I worked with him every day and we formed a strong relationship. He was a wonderful mentor to me and because of him I went to IDC School and became a Senior Chief in the Navy. I retired 3 years ago and chatted with Jim a few times on Together We Served that is how I heard of his passing. My life was touched by Jim and I am a better man from knowing him. He was a Shipmate and fellow Chief. He is greatly missed by me and he will not be forgotten. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Jeff Puglisi
HMCS(FMF/IDC) USN Retired.

Suzi & Mike Mann

May 14, 2009

Steph - We're so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.

Pete and Barb Vanderstappen

May 13, 2009

Steph, Chris, Jack and family,

We are shocked and saddened to read about Jim's passing. We'll always have fond memories from photographing he and Steph's wedding and seeing them at get togethers over the years. We ran into Jim and Steph at Home Delivery a while back and enjoyed chatting with them. May you find peace in your many loving memories of him and comfort in your faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. May God surround you with his love at this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Pete and Barb Vanderstappen

Chuck & Bobbi Salvanish

May 13, 2009

To Stephanie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God's presence be with you all.

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