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for James Lewis
December 21, 2009
For 40 years, I didn't know you. The next dozen years my life was enriched with your friendship. And now its been a year since you left us and I'm still trying to figure out what I'll do without you.
Still missing you Jim..xoBev
Chris "Cowboy" Kamp
May 15, 2009
Jim... it was an honor to stand the flagline for you at Fort Snelling today. Your presence will always be missed by your Patriot Guard brothers and sisters and all who had the privilege of knowing you! Stand down soldier, your work here is done!
Linda Woods
January 7, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Lucas and all his family will sorely miss him as well. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Bill Woods ( Ayden's grandparents)
Miranda Bergman
January 4, 2009
Dear Judy and all of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. I have so much empathy for losing someone close and very loved. Sending you much sympathy, warm embraces, and love.
Aria Rafn-Stoffer
January 3, 2009
Jim was an great guy,
I'll miss him dearly.
Lori Joeckel
January 3, 2009
Judy and Dominic,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a nice person with a great sense of humor. My prayers are with you and your family.
WAYNE LEHMAN
January 2, 2009
I WILL MISS YOU MY BROTHER THIS IS A GREAT LOSS TO ALL OF US . PEACE AND LOVE PREACHER
RD Brown
December 30, 2008
Dear Judy and Family,
I was so saddened and sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routines, may you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Nancy (Nelson) Porter
December 30, 2008
Jamie, Sean, and Meghan, I was so shocked & sad to hear of your Dad's passing when I got to town. When I was younger your Dad was more brother than "brother-in-law" to me and I loved him dearly. That never changed for me. I love you all & will pray you find some peace at this time. Love and miss you all, Aunt Nancy.
Michael Ortega
December 30, 2008
God Bless......Welcome home Soldier.
Michael "Doc" Ortega, Delta Company. 1/52 Infantry, 196th LIB.
Eva Loop
December 29, 2008
This is all so tragic and surreal-My mind cannot find the words to express the devastation and misery of losing one of the finest human beings I have ever met. You were a man for all seasons Jimmy and touched so many lives along the way. The karma you lent to our reunions will always live in my memory. You were our oasis our lighthouse in the storm.
Good night sweet friend. Go gently...but not too gently...to that highway to heaven--go against the wind--that would of been your way Jimmy--an original--a proud tough patriot--I will miss you beyond belief.
George Clabon
December 29, 2008
Judy and family, I'm saddened to hear about Jim's passing. I know he will be missed and my prayers are with you and family.
Tanya Beck
December 29, 2008
Uncle Jim set the standard for how to be a good brother, son, father and partner...a good man. His intense hugs and piercing eyes will be sorely missed.
Tanya Beck
Thomas Pollard
December 29, 2008
Godspeed Jim Lewis. We could mourn because we've lost you, or we could rejoice for having known you. I choose the latter.
Delta Company 1st/52nd 198th LIB
Greg Pfeil
December 28, 2008
Dear Brian and family. My heart goes out to you all! I hope you are all doing alright, or at least the best you can at this time. The passing of a loved one is never easy, and this time of year is really the worst. I pray (and I don't it that often) that you will all be strong and treasure the memories and love of Jim that no one can ever take away from you and help you through this terrible time. God bless you all.
Jamie Lewis
December 28, 2008
God bless you all for the overwhelming show of support for our family and kind & loving words for my father. Life always seems too short when you lose the ones you love but I, and I am sure the entire family as well, find great comfort in knowing that he had so much and such far reaching love for him in all of you, his friends and brothers. Thank you all for making such difficult time a little bit easier to bear.
Lisa Keck
December 28, 2008
Jamie, Sean, Meghan,
I was very shocked by the news of your father. My family sends our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful man. May god help you and your family through this difficult time.
Love,
The Mattys family
Mary Grom
December 28, 2008
Dear Judy and family,
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this very sad time.
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Marcia Roeder
December 27, 2008
Dear Judy and Family,
I was shocked and sad to get this news. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim (Speedy) Walton
December 27, 2008
Judy,
The world is a sadder place this week because of Jim's passing, but it's a better place because he was here.
I hope someone can say that about me someday. I miss him with all my heart. He was one of my best veteran friends.
May God bless and comfort you and the family and may His angels lead Jim into Paradise.
Lincoln Bergman
December 27, 2008
To Judy and the extended Tilsen family:
Love and solidarity as you mourn Jimmy's sudden passing. Condolences from Lincoln, Miranda, and family on the west coast.
Richard Hess
December 27, 2008
To Jim's family, I never knew Jim, but we were in country at the time, him the 198th, me the 196th. Proud to have been your Americal Brother. You're finally at ease. Carry on Big Jim.
Deborah LeSueur
December 27, 2008
I
was so sorry to hear the news last night of Jims death.
Vickie called.me but it was already the 26th of December so I am just now writing you.
What a shock it must be for all of you there in Minnesota, but especially
for you dear Judith.
What can be said in such a moment. It is a difficult time this time of death. This saying such a permenent "goodbye" There is no way to do it there is just all the ways. We the living must bare the burden till it is our turn. This is part of the living. This is part of the dying.
This is part of the loving.
I wish that I was there Judith to maybe hold you, cry with you, just to love you.
Please know I love you.
Your Aunt
Deborah
Hitching Post
December 27, 2008
Jim was a great guy and customer of ours here at Hitching Post. He will be dearly missed. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ride on brother...
Jerry Wenner
December 27, 2008
Happy Trails Jim, May God Bless you always, and give you peace.
Thanks for being my comrad, friend, and ''Bro''. I am proud to have known you as all three. Thanks Jim, for everything. Gods peace be with you always. I trust you are safe, until we meet again. Thanks ''Bro''.
Beverly Corris
December 27, 2008
I miss you dear Friend. You'll just have to live on in my heart, because I don't know what I'll do without you. Rest in Peace. Until we meet again...
Orval Strong
December 26, 2008
Jim was a solid rock in Nam and apparently afterwards too.
Georgia Jones
December 26, 2008
My brother, my dear friend. Dance to the full moon.....Meet you on the other side.
Love,
Georgia
Naomi Tilsen
December 26, 2008
Dearest Judy,
I am sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. I wish I could reach across the miles to give you a hug.
Your loving cousin, Naomi
JESS REYNOSO
December 26, 2008
BIG JIM
SURE GOING TO MISS U,ILL REMEMBER THE CREAT TIME'S WE SPENT TALKING AT THE RE-UNION'S.ALL OF US WILL BE SEEING EACH OTHER UP THERE.WE SERVED WELL FOR OUR COUNTRY.GOD BLESS YOU.CHICO,AKA JESS REYNOSO.C,CO
Kathy Kennedy
December 26, 2008
Judy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories stay close in your hearts and give you peace throughout these painful days. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy
Briana Baumgardner
December 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and friends. May you find some find comfort in your loved ones.
Terry and Sandy Lewis
December 26, 2008
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers,
Jim will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Kevin Leverland
December 26, 2008
Jim was a great friend to myself and my parents. He had a gruff extreior, but a heart of gold, and was taken way too soon. He will be greatly missed, but I try to take solace that he is in a better place.
Gary Theisen
December 26, 2008
Jim, you made me feel proud to have served during the Viet Nam war. I got over being ashamed and you helped me realize how important a job we did as veterans. Because of you I joined the Patriot Guards about 3 years ago. And because of you, I finally joined a VFW club. I had JUST gotten home from joining the VFW and went online to tell you when I saw all these e-mails from people I don't even know, telling me of your passing. I didn't really believe it until I got the one from Judy. My heart sank and I literally went into shock. I never got the chance to thank you. I just moved to Texas from Colorado and when I told you, your reply was that I always found the best places to keep riding year-round. Well my Brother, today is Christmas. It's 66 degrees here and I rode my bike in YOUR honor today. You sent me a really cool Harley Christmas card this year and I'll keep it forever, that's all I have to remember you by. I LOVE you my brother......Gary (formerly, Scary Gary, Vice President of the Wolf River Dry Riders M.C.)
Chuck Swap
December 26, 2008
To Jim's Family; You are in my Prayers,Jim helped a lot of us in AA,We will miss him very much in the Vet's Squad. Semper Fi,Jim 'Doc' Swap 'H' 2/5 1st Marine Div. Nam 70/71
Rosemary Ellen Harris
December 25, 2008
Mary Jane -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Remember the good times and know that you have an EA family to lean on.
Peace and love.
Sandra Wenner
December 25, 2008
Dear Judy;Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him;I have a lot of good memories of times spent with you and him;Love and Prayers
Dennis Loop
December 25, 2008
Brother Jim
May your revel in the memories of your life. The 1/52 reunions will not be the same without you roaring up on your cycle. We will miss your humor, warthm and spiritual guidance.
Peace be with you
Rachael Rendon
December 25, 2008
Dear Jim, You are going to be missed. You brought so much life and love to those around you. I am grateful to have had you as part of my life. Chi-migwich.
Love, Rachael Rendon
Jeff "Doc" Seeber
December 25, 2008
Rest in peace, Jim. Thank you for your service during Vietnam and thank you for standing with the Minnesota Patriot Guard on countless Honor Missions. It was a privilege knowing you.
Joseph L. Smith
December 25, 2008
God bless you Jimmy as you have blessed me with your presence.Our
times together at the Reunions were
the greatest.You will remain in my
thoughts till we meet again my Brother.
Joe "tank" Krisanits
December 25, 2008
Can't beleive your gone. Rolling Thunder will never be the same. I hope Jim is up there partying with the 1/52 brothers that preceded him.
Jim smuging a memorial at Emmminence
Dan Gagen
December 25, 2008
Brother Jim , it's going to be a lonelier world without you.
God Bless you and the ones you left behind.
See you on the other side -
DAN Gagen
Ray Earley
December 25, 2008
Boozhoo Brother;Having known you through years of PTSD Group,We talked of fears,war,parents,kids,Marriage,and whatever else we needed to.When the VA said go,our group met in Pie Houses,then it was the Internet,every morning I could count on messages from Jbl47.I learned from you and the group how to care again,Now What? I sure miss your Grumpy ol ass already.Later Brother Ray(Naygwonabe)Earley
Stuart Simon
December 25, 2008
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Jimmy is a Good Man and has served for of us. God Bless.
Ronald Towery
December 25, 2008
"Saddle Up And Move Out." Jimmy would of known what that meant.
He wil be sadly missed. God bless his family.
Ron 1/52 Americal
Dan and Matina Boock
December 25, 2008
To the family of James,
We are so sorry for your loss and wish to offer our sympathies. Know that he is watching over all of you and will always be in your heart. The Boocks
Duane, Carol Carlson and Amanda
December 25, 2008
Sean,
We were so saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
May God be with you all.
Chris Penn
December 25, 2008
May GOD bless and keep you my Brother, till we meet again.
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