James Grijalva Obituary

Thank you for all your heartfelt thoughts and prayers. I only wonder now what he would be doing with his life. Would he be married? Would he have made me an aunt? I wonder what kind of man he would be. And I still stare after anyone that bears a small resemblance. He will always be in my heart and I will always miss him so very much.

To the family and friends of Spc. James T. Grijalva:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. James T. Grijalva:
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

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Dear family of Spc. James T. Grijalva,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Grijalva!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

May God have you in his wind..It sad the a great person is not around as anymore rest in peace and don't forget the one that are left in this world.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Grijalva and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

To the Family/cousins,
may your son rest in peace...and know that he is with the Lord

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the recent loss of Spc. James T. Grijalva. May he Rest Safely, in the Mighty Arms of God and know that he WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

I pray that God's Loving Comfort and Grace will continue to be with the Grijalva family.

I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.

Softly and slowly...

Time heals...

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Dear Family:



May God bless you all, and your wonderful son. We are grateful to be free and secure in our homeland because of your character. We will pray forever for you. James, may you be in heaven with our cousin, Sgt. Gregory Sintic, who paid the ultimate price for freedom in Viet Nam.



Dr. De Valk and Family

My heartfelt sympathy to the Grijalva 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. You are a 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~

As the mother of a U.S. Marine, I share your emotions of pride, fear and pain. The sacrifice that our sons have made by serving this country and those in need goes beyond the call of duty. God bless your family.

To the Family of SPC. James Grijalva:



THANK YOU for raising a young man who exhibited the zealousness to voluntarily serve in the U.S. Army. His willingness to help others to obtain a safe and free country at the risk of losing his own life, says HERO.



May God Bless every member of his family as you rely on the memories of the good times to sustain you with the rest of your lives.



Respectfully & with God's Love

Dick Naylor, John 3:16

Lieutenant Colonel, Senior Aviator

U.S. Army (Retired), Vietnam Veteran

From a Gold Star Mother (1991), You will never be forgotten.

We little knew that morning

God was going to call your name,

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone.

For part of of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,

Your love is still our guide,

And though we cannot see you,

You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again...



My little baby brother Hamburger, I will miss you dearly, we all will. You were a good boy, brother, uncle, soldier and son to mom. ROCK ON LITTLE BROTHER!!!

May God Bless You and Keep You in His Care.

My baby brother, you're quiet demeanor will be greatly missed, we will luv & miss you!

God Bless [a grateful American}

My little brother, you taught your niece how to love music, you will always be with us.

Dear Family of Army Specialist James Grijalva,

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and grant him eternal happiness in Heaven. Mr. Grijalva will always be in my prayers. I pray daily for all of the living and deceased members of the U. S. Military and have Masses offered for them as well. Your loved one has a special place in my heart.

" Do not stand at my grave and weep:



I am not there. I do not sleep.



I am a thousand winds that blow.



I am the diamond's gilt on snow.



I am the gentle autumn's rain.



I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.



I am the soft stars that shine at night.



Do not stand at grave and cry;



I am not there. I did not die"



( Author unknown )





I will always have your family and your son in my heart.





With Deepest Sympathy,



Carmela Sanchez-Rangel

To my brave brother-in-law,



I will always remember you as a quiet, music-loving, guitar-playing young man. I'll never forget that spring day when you, your big brother and me were soaked by a powerful storm that nearly ruined the outdoor Depeche Mode concert. We didn't care. And at night, cold and wet, we all listened to that live band and rocked the night away.



We will miss you.

I just want to say that I'm terribly sorry and I am deeply saddened by the loss of an old friend. I am truly sorry and my prayers are with the Grijalva family. Right now there's a lot of pain in my heart.



I miss James.

Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

To my baby brother. Hamburger!

Our Prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. God will give you the strength you need to help you get through one of the roughest times in a persons life. God bless you and your family.



SFC James W Jenkins

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Family

My family and I shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We all feel your loss and pray for strength for you.

May God bless you in a very special way, as He took a very special person from this world to be with Him. I thank God every day for men like your son who are willing to fight for our freedom and the freedom of oppressed nations. I know James has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family



Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they

protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they

perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus,

our Lord and Savior. Amen.

To the family of Spc. James Grijalva,



I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time. Your loss is shared by many that care. You're in our heart and our thoughts and prayers.



God Bless,

God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)