James B. Wilke Obituary

I served in Suwon, ROK with chief Wilke, what a great guy.

I run with a group called "Wear Blue: Run To Remember" that remembers the fallen, the fighting, and the families of the military through our training miles and racing miles. I just wanted to express my sadness knowing that I dedicated my 14 miles today for another fallen military member. Oct 10, 2011 was the day he died but today, Oct. 10, 2015, he is not forgotten. Prayers and comfort to his family and friends that miss him so dearly.

-G.Lewis, Baltimore

I served in texas and Suwon AB with Mr Wilke, he was a great man. I really enjoyed the off-duty hours when we'd fly remote control helicopters around outside the barracks

To the family of Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke:
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."

i am a soldier formerly assigned to 3-43 ada. my bn replaced 2-43 in 2010. i had the pleasure of meeting chief wilke for only a short time. in those few days i could tell he was a great soldier and a great person. i remember him talking non stop about getting home to see his wife. i am truly sorry for his family's loss. he was a great asset to his unit, the army, and everyone he met.

To the Family,
I had the distinct Honor to read the name James B. Wilke at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseiles, Illinois on June 16th of 2012. Letting you know that your loved ones and Families sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Another Gold Star Father.

I will never forget you! I still have you on my mind and memories.
Friend, see you to the other side. R.I.P James

I did not know James at all but I am a fellow Warrant that wants to reach out to the family and let them know that God has called his child home and my condolences and prayers are with you during your time of mourning. James has not left his family at all, he remains as an angel that is now safe from the troubles of the world and can keep an everlasting hand over his loved ones.

Psalm 27:4-5
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

I was so shocked to see Chief Wilke's photo and notice of his passing on the news. I served with (then Sgt Wilke)during my last years with the military, and I remember him as being so high speed and always ready for any mission. He will be deeply missed. My condolences to the family, especially his wife and parents. Mrs Bowen

Wilke and I served as young enlisted in Vicenza together. He was a great friend and he will be missed.

Rest in peace.

James was a good friend of mine when we were stationed in Italy, I just can not believe that he is gone. I just got back in tough with him about a year ago on Facebook. I have never met anyone as easy and outgoing as he was. I learned a lot from him and he will be truly missed. I still have the dog tag that he gave me.

I am so sorry for your loss. I thank this soldier for having paid the ultimate price. He is a true hero. God bless his family and loved ones. He is now resting in peace and in a better place than any of us.

It was great honor to have served with him...but the greatest honor is that he called me friend.

Monia you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Great husband,great man,great friend,great soldier, speechless,our heart always with you.Dear monia love you always with you.

Our deepest regrets for your loss of your loved one.

This is Mr. Ulysses White. He will be missed. Wilke was my soldier a long time ago back in 2-43. He was a great guy. May God bless you and your family.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero James, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Chief Warrant Officer
James B. Wilke...you will not be
forgotten.

MONIA,
MY DEEPEST REGRETS. I WISH YOU ONLY THE BEST AND MOST WONDERFUL MEMORIES TO KEEP AND MAKE YOU SMILE WHEN THINGS GET BAD. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HUSBAND,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HIS FAMILY WITH UNDERSTANDING AND LOVE.

VALERIA L. MENDEZ

My deepest condolences Monia to you and your family. My God Bless you and rest in peace my brother.

Dear Wilke Family,

Words can not say how truley of our loss and pain that we are sharing, he was my soldier as his 1st sgt in 2-43 C Btry and still remember when he introduce me to his lovely wife Monia he was proud for me to meet you! Still remember that day like if it was yesterday! Remember when he finished warrent officer school came by to see me to give me a coin of his school! Still i have that today! James you will always have a special place in my heart! HOOAH! JAMES Rest In Peace my brother!!!!!! CSM(R)ORTEGA

May you rest in peace James. I have nothing but wonderful memories of all the fun we had years ago. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love you...always

Dear Wilke family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. James will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Monia,
Denise and I were shocked and deeply saddened at the news of James' death. We will pray hard for you and want you to know that if you need a family to lean on, look to us.
God Bless,

Doug and Denise Blair and family

Monia~~~ I don't have the words to express to you how sad I am to hear of James passing.... You are in my thoughts and if you need a quiet place just to sit a reflect you are always welcome to come and sit and my house.... Stay strong.... Laura and Frank Judge

Monia - I'm so sad to hear that James will no longer share that wonderful smile of his with you and all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and him. If you need an 'experienced' shoulder to lean on let me know.
With Deepest Sympathy, Donna Holguin (Neighbor of Mike & Cindy Blake)

James is a true American Hero. It was an honor to serve with him. Deepest sympathies to Monia and to all family and friends.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms CWO James B. Wilke. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for James. And to James it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army at Doha, Qatar. James, you are a brave American Warrior and a true Patriot. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to James’ family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Serving with him was a honor.....He will missed by us all...God Bless......Peace be unto his family.

Monia,
I am so sorry to hear the news of James' passing. It's so tragic to lose someone in the prime of his life. I recall the 5-7 days in Hanau and can't believe we've lost Chief.
You have my heartfelt sympathy and many, many prayers. Warmly and with friendship,
Kristi Kolthoff

Deepest condolences. James will be missed. My family and my prayers go out to him.

Mrs. Wilke,
You do not know me, but! I knew your husband.. We served together on the last deployment of the 2/43rd. I thought the world of your husband and spent so much time with him just getting through the deployment. I am sorry for your loss and a truly great loss to the country! my deepest condolences, he will be missed!!

My deepest condolences to you all.

Words cannot express the years we all spent together here in El Paso, the Birthday's, Holiday's and everything in-beween, only that you made it the best of times...we all love you James.

My heart goes out to CWO James B. Wilke and his wife Monia Wilke. May God bless you in this difficult time Mrs. Wilke. As I was reading the story in the paper and looking at the picture of CWO James B. Wilke, (he looks so young) the story touched me. I will speak for everyone here in El Paso, Texas...We thank your husband for 19 years of his life.

My deepest condolences Monia to you and family members. Still have you in heart and memories.

I am a friend of Michael and Cindy Blake, I met James at their house a few years ago, he showed us his sweet corvette! It was a pleasure meeting him, my heart goes out to you all, may God comfort you in your time of need. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences Monia to you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Rest in peace James!
- The Dustin Family, K- town, Germany

Our condolences go out to the Wilke family. My God bless you and rest in peace.
Charlie & Berlinda Paul
Lawton, Oklahoma

My deepest condolences Monia to you and your
family. We will miss him greatly. Sincerely,
Nolan & Beverlyn Thatcher Pond Lane.

May you rest in peace.

Thanks for serving .

Everyone who knew James was a better person for it. His loss will be felt for a long time. Our condolences are with you and your loved ones.

He often described himself as "on the run, makin' things happen"...so very true. And it was usually for others. What a blessing and honor it was to have served with him through the years. His sincere, compassionate spirit will be sorely missed in this world. My deepest condolences to the family.

My deepest condolence to the family, it was an honor working with him. Mrs. Liza Grl

My deepest condolence to your family. It was an honor working with him. Mrs. Liza

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. My husband and I both had the honor of working directly with Chief. I was blessed to be one of his many TDA's and his leadership and knowledge have been invaluable to me. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

With our deepest condolences,
The Mayers family

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand. ~Irish Blessing
You will be truly missed but never forgotten, R.I.P. James Wilke.