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James Fordyce Obituary
JAMES F., Feb 17, 2006. Son of James D. and Margaret (nee Stone). Brother of Jack and Jessica. Friend of Lesley Reed. Grandson of John F. and the late Helen (nee Mee) Fordyce and Floyd J. and the late Margaret Mary (nee Morley) Stone. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. Friends invited to call Thurs. eve. after 5 P.M. and Fri. after 8:30 A.M. at DILL-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 209 N. Route 252, Newtown Square PA.. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:30 A.M., St. Anastasia Church. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions to American Diabetes Assn., One Plymouth Meeting-Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting PA 19462, would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Fordyce
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2024
Remembering you on this 18th Anniversary! Never forgotten!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2023
Remembering you on this 17th Anniversary.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2022
16th Anniversary and never forgotten!
Ed Fordyce
February 19, 2021
Jimmy Dyce and Warrior Brothers....... watch over us and protect us
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2021
15th Anniversary and never forgotten!
Ed Fordyce
February 17, 2020
Jimmy Dyce and Warrior Brothers....... watch over us and protect us
Mary Sovie
February 16, 2020
14th Anniversary and never forgotten!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2019
Always in our thoughts & prayers on this 13th Anniversary.
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2018
We will never forget!
It was a great day of honor!
Edward Fordyce
February 18, 2018
It was a great day of honor!
Edward Fordyce
February 18, 2018
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2018
The 12th anniversary of the tragic event that changed all our lives forever. It is still surreal. You will never be forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all of you. Remembering you & your family in my prayers. Semper Fi
Edward
May 30, 2017
It's all good Jimmy Dyce
Mary Sovie
May 29, 2017
We will never forget!
May 28, 2017
❤
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2017
11th year anniversary and still feels like yesterday. You will never be forgotten!! Semper Fi
Edward Fordyce
February 17, 2017
Hero WOD "Jimmy Dyce" today......Sadness and Honor
February 14, 2017
<3
May 29, 2016
<3
Edward Fordyce
March 2, 2016
We did rel good this year with the "Jimmy Dyce"......
March 1, 2016
<3
Ed Fordyce
February 18, 2016
Love, Peace, and Hope
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2016
Here we are at the 10th anniversary of losing our loved ones and our hearts still broken. Thinking of you & your family today and praying for you all every day. We share this day of sorrow but also the joy when we all meet with them again. Hugs! Mary
February 18, 2015
The "Jimmy Dyce" Hero WOD was done at 25 CrossFit boxes......Keeping the Spirit alive!!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2015
Remembering your sacrifice for all of us on this 9th anniversary. To your family & friends, {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and keeping you all in my prayers daily.
February 17, 2015
<3
November 11, 2014
Thank you!
May 28, 2014
Thanks for sending your Sis a little angel on Memorial Day!!
Mary Sovie
May 26, 2014
Thinking of you today Sgt. Fordyce and your family and your beautiful Lesley!
The final project
Stone tree service
March 31, 2014
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2014
Remembering you today Sgt. Fordyce. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 8th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless!!!
Theres the license plate look
Tim Stone
January 19, 2014
Tomorrow 1/20/2014 the car in these photos is going up to the last leg of a long journey-the interior shop. Always think about my nephew Jimmy cause he was so interested in the process of seeing it restored. Would have probably been driving it just like Jessica & Jack will be when its done.
Christine Sealey
May 27, 2013
SGT Fordyce, thank you for answering the Call of Duty and may your family have Peace this Memorial Day... as we remember the lives laid down for ours.
May 26, 2013
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice and service!
Always remembered
Never forgotten
Charlie Gili
April 20, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Fordyce Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
this car was going to be built by both of us
tim stone
March 26, 2013
March 3, 2013
In memory and honor of James Fordyce. We shall always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice for us.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2013
Remembering you today Sgt. Fordyce. Holding all your family & friends closely in our thoughts and prayers on the 7th anniversary of the loss of our loved ones. God Bless.
February 17, 2013
Rest in peace.
November 12, 2012
miss you everyday
November 12, 2012
Thanks Jimmy......Love Uncle Ed
November 11, 2012
Thank you!!
May 28, 2012
SGT.JAMES F,FORDYCE
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
You will never be forgotten.
Mary Sovie
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you today Sgt. Fordyce and your family. Thank You! Mary
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. James F. Fordyce:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."
Drew Smith
February 17, 2012
Dyce, the day has come all too soon again. The day where we get to celebrate knowing you and your life with all of us. Know that we remember you always and that our hearts weigh heavy today, on this day that we lost our brother. Semper Fidelis.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2012
It is so hard to believe we are at our 6th anniversary of the most painful day of our lives. Time hasn't eased the pain, I think we've just had to adjust to living with it. Our loved ones will always be treasures of our heart, but losing them was like losing a piece of our self. Yet, we must go on and carry them with us wherever we go and celebrate their life along the way. They will never be forgotten!
Please know your family and friends remain in our prayers and we will never forget Sgt. Fordyce sacrifice.
God Bless! Mary
Lesley
February 17, 2012
6 years ago my whole life changed, I went from having everything I ever wanted and had such great hopes for our life together. I still think about how my life would be with you here. I love you so much Jimmy and I miss you everyday! Im not just sad for me im sad that you never got to live the life you wanted and deserved. I know your watching down on me and I try to make you proud everyday. I love you Jimmy! Love always, Your Puppy!
Ed Fordyce
November 17, 2011
Hey Buddy........We have 15 running together in the Tough Mudder in honor of you and the 9 heros that went down with you. Love ya Kid!!! The team name is "TEAM CONDOR"
Lesley Parry
November 15, 2011
The last few days I have been going through all my things and I have ran into so many things from my life with you Jimmy! I found a calandar that has special dates on it, May 22, 2005 at 2:00 am we said we loved eachother for the first time, I miss you everyday, and I know your smiling down on me! I love you!
love always
your puppy!
Jenn Marohn
November 15, 2011
Jim-- You were an amazing guy, we graduated high school together and were friends. There isn't a year that goes by that I don't think about you. You are missed terribly.
November 11, 2011
Saluting your veteran today and always.
May 30, 2011
Saluting your veteran this Memorial Day.
Lesley Reed
April 27, 2011
Six years ago today we started Dating my Love! I miss you so Much Jimmy! I think about where we would be today if you were still with me, and it makes me sad. Thinking back about us makes me remember how much you loved me. Happy Anniversary My Angel! Until we are together again, you will be in my Heart! I Love You. Love Always--Your Puppy
Lesley Reed
March 2, 2011
Happy Birthday Angel! I miss you! I Love You!!
March 2, 2011
So Cool! It is so cool to see the legacy that Jimmy has left. Jimmy made a Great Impression and we all Love him and Miss him.
March 1, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. James F. Fordyce:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
David Yager
February 17, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You one of the best guys I ever had the honor of being friends with. You are remembered and missed by so many including myself. See you later.
Drew Smith
February 17, 2011
Dyce.. here we are looking at you after five years and still find it hard to believe that its been that long. Just know that you are definitely one not to be forgotten and that we all miss you. We know that God is taking really good care of his children that have gone to him. Say "Hi" for me. Semper Fidelis my brother.
Lesley Reed
February 17, 2011
Hi Love,
I can't believe it has been 5 years. Sometimes it feels like a life time ago, and other times it feels like it was yesterday. I love you as much today as I did when you were here with me. I miss you everyday. Thank you for giving me the strength to go forward. I miss you more than words can say. I Love You with All my Puppy Heart!
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2011
Here we are at the 5th anniversary; an anniversary that none of us wanted to have. As our hearts continue to ache for our loved ones, we all have had to find our way through the grief and learn how to deal with the loss in our own way. For my family, it is our faith in God and knowing that He is in control and nothing surprises Him, that helps us through each day. The support of family, friends, community and the prayers of people we may never meet keeps us going. And through it all, we continue to celebrate Nic's life and he remains a part of our lives each and every day. My family continues to pray for you & your families and be assured we will never forget the sacrifice Sgt. Fordyce made. God Bless!
Mary
Nic's Mom
Cris Onate
February 16, 2011
Hey Jimmy
Just remembering you bro. I will never forget you.
Lesley Reed
December 18, 2010
I Love You and Miss You Jimmy!
GySgt Dixon
December 17, 2010
Sgt James Fordyce,
Thanks for the memories and being an outstanding example of a United States Marine.
Ed Fordyce
February 18, 2010
Jimmy,
We did real good for the Wounded Warrior Project Yesterday. I'm sure you were laughing. Love Uncle Ed
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. James F. Fordyce:
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
Lesley Reed
February 17, 2010
Hi Love,
Well it has been 4 years. It doesn't feel like it. I think of you everyday, I miss you so much, and Love You! You still to this day help me live my life the way I know you would want me to. I Love You and you are Missed by so Many!
Love Always
Your Puppy
Drew Smith
February 17, 2010
Dyce, Brother again here we are. Four years have passed now and it just doesn't seem like that much time has passed. I am talking with all of y'all today to tell you that I am thinking of you, but you already know that. Well today I am definitely thinking of you and know that you are being missed. Take care brother.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2010
Four years have passed.....our hearts still ache. May our memories bring us comfort & joy as we remember our heroes. Thinking of you all and praying for your families as we share this day that forever changed our lives and brought us all together.
September 8, 2009
September 7, 2009
I Love You and Miss You SO Much Jimmy!!
Love always
Your Puppy
Tim
September 3, 2009
RIP Hero
Lesley Reed
April 27, 2009
Happy 4th Anniversary My Love!!! You know how much I think of you! I will never stop thinking "what might have been"! I Love You Jimmy, you are my Angel! Love Always....Your Puppy
Kenna Larra
April 27, 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 1,450 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
Timothy Stone
March 2, 2009
To those who visit Ole Jim's Site- The memeorial being built in his hometown- Newtown square, Pa. Is really going to be beautiful. In order to get this project off the ground, donations are needed, By purchasing a concrete paver,your donation can have any veterans information placed (on the paver)-the web-site for it. Please check it out and help see that the memorial comes to life- honoring those who sacrificed their lifes for us. The site is able to be found -www.marvillelifestyle.com/veterans
Lesley
March 1, 2009
Happy Birthday Angel! I Love You and Miss you Everyday!
Love Always
Your Puppy
Timothy stone
February 28, 2009
To all who visit Sgt. James Fordyces' legacy guest book ,the entry I recently placed may be a little confusing, so I will try again- This memorial will be here in James' hometown. Anyone can purchase a concrete paver on the website I have shown, which will be able to hold I beleive fifteen characters describing any fallen veteran from any branch of the military.As you can understand, the memorial will cost @ $ 850,000. to build, so the purchase of the paver will help with the cost. The website is listed a couples entries below. THANKS
February 26, 2009
There is one more angel in heaven, we miss you
Mary Sovie
February 24, 2009
Here is the website to checking out the Memorial to Capt. Willard and honoring all our loved ones from February 17, 2006. The previous link was missing a letter. Thank you Rev. Willard for sharing that with all of us. God Bless!
http://www.epasd.org/5598104279306217/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=305119&C=52983
Rev. David T. Willard
February 17, 2009
To the family of James Fordyce: Just want you to know that we dedicated a memorial to my son, Capt. Bryan Willard this past September. On the memorial, we recognized all who perished on Feb 17 three years ago. You may check the link at www.epsd.com then hit the quick lik EP High; then the link forever a panther. Our families are linked together forever. Our prayers continue for you today. We shed a tear, but will forever remember our heroes.
ep memorial
David T. Willard
February 17, 2009
To the family of James Fordyce: Just want you to know that we dedicated a memorial to my son, Capt. Bryan Willard this past September. On the memorial, we recongized all who perished on Feb 17, three years ago. You may check the link at www.epsd.com then hit the quick lin EP high; then the link forever a panther. Our families are linked together forever. Our prayers continue for yo today. We shed a tear, but will forever remember our heroes.
Timothy Stone
February 17, 2009
Well james,
Three years and everybody still thinks of you everyday.As you all know often people take the time to visit here and leave a message. Thanks, soon there will be a veterans memorial in Newtown Square,Pa. and we will all spend time there, thinking about our hero.For those interested-www.marvillelifestyle.com/veterans (this is where you can help donate)
peg fordyce
February 17, 2009
Three years and it still feels like a dream. We miss you.
Mary Sovie
February 17, 2009
It is hard to believe that we are at the 3rd anniversary of losing our heroes. Our hearts still ache, their loss we feel always and their memory and sacrifice we will never forget. As we continue to celebrate their lives, may God bless our families and bring comfort to our broken hearts. You are in our prayers daily. Mary
Uncle Ed
February 17, 2009
Hi Jimmy,
Love you and miss you.
Drew Smith
February 17, 2009
Dyce..hey brother...your picture is still out at the house and will probably never get taken down.. You are always remembered at my house by my family. Three years still doesn't seem real to me. We miss you and the other guys and our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.
Lesley Reed
February 17, 2009
Hi My Love! I Miss You Jimmy. No matter how much time goes by, I will Love You. I think about you all the time, you help me through tough times even now. You are remembered by so many people. I will always be Your Puppy! I Love You!
Love always
Puppy
Peggy Childers
February 17, 2009
To the family of Sgt. James F. Fordyce:
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
Lesley Reed
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Love! I miss you and wish you could be here with me this Holiday Season. I Love You Jimmy!!!
Love Always
Puppy
December 23, 2008
Thinking of you as always. Miss you more than words can say. Be peaceful. Hope to see you soon
Jim wanted to build this 60 conv. with his uncle,who is still doing just that!
November 18, 2008
Tim stone
November 16, 2008
For the people who check and read about ole jim, we think about him just like you probably. Once you met, he had a smile on your face and all his thoughts were positive and fun. I can't wait to see Leslie, and Leo in a couple of weeks- Thanksgiving) Should be a good time!Tim
Lesley Reed
November 12, 2008
Hi LOVE
I just wanted to let you know I think about you all the time. I miss you more everyday. I love you with all my Puppy Heart, Now and Forever!
shannon
November 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Jimmy!
July 22, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. Fordyce,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave young men like Sgt. Fordyce.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Sgt. Fordyce to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
May 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Fordyce!
Lesley Reed
April 27, 2008
Happy 3 Year Anniversary My Love! Wow, I can't believe its been 3 years..alot has happend! I miss you Jimmy so much, I think about you always...but you know that. Thank you for everything you have given me and taught me. You will be in my heart forever! I Love You! Love Always....Your Puppy
Barry Cannon
April 22, 2008
Jimmy,
You were young when I EASed but as soon as I saw your face again I REMBERED! Semper FI !!! R.I.P. Jimmy you will not be forgotten!
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