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August 31, 2019
I played football and lacrosse with James in middle and high school. I always looked up to him as he was the toughest guy around, which he was. I remember football tryouts and practicing for positions and James got his fingernail shoved in backwards and it was poking out of his knuckle joint. He wanted to keep on playing. Coaches thought otherwise. I hung out with him throughout the years and I remember when he said he was going to serve our country. What more is there to say. I love and miss him dearly
James Pullium
December 26, 2018
an amazing man, think of him every day. I recently taught my oldest daughter to play chess, hard to believe 12 and half years ago he thought me how. R.i.p brother.
Adam Green
September 12, 2012
It's been almost six years since that day. I will never forget hearing his voice for the last time. A giant hole in our hearts still has yet to be filled. I know he watched over us the rest of the tour. I could feel his presence with me in Afghanistan. I can't imagine the legion he now commands in heaven. The best Officer I ever knew. God bless his family. It was an honor to know him. I am naming my first son after him. God Bless.
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Joe Bergeman
May 18, 2012
Lt Lyons was a good officer and a joy to be around. I wish I would of said more than "see ya later sir" the last time I saw him. I won't ever forget him.
Peggy Childers
September 27, 2011
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. James N. Lyons:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 27, 2010
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. James N. Lyons:
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
September 27, 2009
To the family of 1st Lt. James N. Lyons:
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
Kenna Larra
March 16, 2009
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,
Kenna
June 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you 1st Lt Lyons!
G B Mason
February 4, 2008
Pro 3:5,6
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Some things are very hard to accept, let alone understand. Lt. James Lyons was raised and he lived his life by a higher moral code. He died with honor serving the country that he loved. His sacrifice, and the sacrifice of his friends and family, commands our respect daily. Freedom is not free. Every time I hear the word Iraq I will say a prayer for Lt. James Lyons and his family.
~ a Cousin ~
MaryGrace Foti-Lyons
October 8, 2007
My heart-felt love goes to your family, I lost my husband FF. Robert Foti on 911. You will always be remembered as a true American HERO. Although I never met you I felt a need to let your family know that you will never be forgotten. My son is now 10 his name is James. I will tell him about you and that he should be proud of you like he is proud of his Dad. I am now remarried, my last name is Lyons. I believe in signs. God Bless your family forever .....
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by 1st Lt Lyons and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
BOB & DEBBIE HAMPTON
June 25, 2007
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 1998-2007
Whitney Gold
March 27, 2007
To James family and friends,
I was totally distrought when I heard about the passing of James. I was a good friend of James' from Vermont Academy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Whitney Kordts Gold
Glen
February 2, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Betty Nielsen
January 13, 2007
My name is Betty Nielsen the lady that made you a quilt to give you comfort. I hope you use it for I know you will those day that you just need to wrap yourself in it and cry. I made it for that purpose. My email if you ever wish to contact me is [email protected] YOu raise a hero and right now you are probably numb with pain but in time that pain will be use to do something good in honor of your son. Your son you taught him how to be selfless and you taught him how to care for others. He touch many people and his story will carry on for others to know what a great man you raise. Time will teach you how to deal with your pain it will not go away you will just learn how to cope with it for the sake of others. I want you to know that this country is so grateful for the young man you raise our country would not be what it is without men like your son. Freedom came with a huge price. I chose the word Freedom for my project Freedom Quilts because it will always be a reminder that someone care enough for the rest of us to protected our freedom. I know freedom is not free so my reminder is the quilts I do for all those families like yourself that have given us a hero. God bless you and God bless our soldiers.
Mike H
December 1, 2006
Dear Lyons Family,
I am an Alumni of Vermont Academy and although I never had the opportunity to meet James, I listened to many great stories about him through his friends at the Academy. I am sorry for your loss and wish your family the best during this most difficult time.
Respectfully,
Mike H
Andrea Acosta, 1LT
November 12, 2006
I learned of 1LT Lyons' death this morning here in Afghanistan. I am so very sorry to hear of his loss and wish to send his family my deepest and sincerest condolences. I attended Army Officer Candidate School with James in 2004 and have wonderful memories of how determined and proud he was of his accomplishment upon the end of our course. It truly saddens me that we have lost yet another brave hero, may God bless you and help you find strength through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
sheila
November 2, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
He will not be forgotten.
Jeremy Herbert
October 17, 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Lyons
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about James, this past week while at Vermont Academy. James and I lived next door to each other during his first year at VA. I am proud to have known someone who stood for such strong morals and displayed heriocs on a daily basis. My deepest condolences.
ROBYN GARSIDE
October 14, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Lee Sirotnak
October 13, 2006
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful for the sacrifice that your Soldier, James, made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. We will not forget.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 10, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Lyons family in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.James you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
The Cohen Family
October 8, 2006
Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire family of Lt. Lyons. It is because of the sacrifice he made, and all our service people make every day, that we are able to enjoy and sustain the blessings of libery for ourselves and our posterity. May G-d bless him and keep him in eternal peace.
Stephanie K
October 8, 2006
A BIG thank you to James. I have memories of James from school and now I will remember him even more.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, you have done a wonderful job raising James from how he was in school to the man he grew up to be. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
October 3, 2006
Rest in peace.
Richard Stark
October 2, 2006
I want to extend my most sincere condolences to 1st Lt James Lyons' family. Both as a retired Army officer and as a citizen, I recognize the unique nature and special demands of military service, and the special brand of citizenship involved in military service. As a graduate of Vermont Academy, I also know something of how James' education might have shaped him and led him to serve his country. All of my experience tells me that James must have been a very special man. It might be of some comfort to your family to know that James was remembered at Vermont Academy this week in a very special way. During the annual alumni weekend, the school celebrated the opening of a new performing art center. At the inaugural performance, the Headmaster dedicated the event to 1Lt James Lyons. The Headmaster also spoke eloquently of his recollections of James and of the entire school's deep sadness at the news of his death. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of many people are with your family at this difficult time.
Bob Barr
October 2, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Lyons,
All of us at Vermont Academy were stunned with the news of James' recent death. Headmaster Jim Mooney announced the sad news at assembly late last week. Many of his teachers have shared stories of his time at the Academy. We mourn his loss as you do and hold you in our prayers during these difficult times.
Chris Ledbetter
October 1, 2006
There are no words to say that can make the hurt feel better. I lost my nephew in Iraq on September 14. These young soldiers were so brave to fight for our freedom. God bless your family through this hard time. God bless our Angels as they watch over us.
Aunt of Cpl. Russell Makowski
October 1, 2006
To the Family of 1st Lt. James N. Lyons:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
gary allain
September 29, 2006
1st Lt. Jamrs N. Lyons
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Garnet Jenkins
September 29, 2006
I am Deeply saddened by the loss of 1st Lt. James N. Lyons. The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and our freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May James rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord be with the Lyons family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
Sincerely hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
You are in my prayers.
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