We have lost one of our own.

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DawsonMagnum

Discussion Starter · Apr 13, 2007 (Edited)

Cpl. James Lindsey (jtl13f)
Charlie Co., 3rd regiment, 509th Parachute Infantry Division
Killed April 12th, 2007 by a roadside bomb

A few weeks ago, I was asked by a web site that I'm affiliated with to see if I could find a soldier to "adopt". We had tried Soldiers Angels and other organizations without any real success. Almost as if on cue, Cpl. Lindsey posted this thread:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=57815

...indicating that he was in Iraq and had just re-upped until 2012. "Perfect!" I thought to myself. I contacted him via PM and had arranged to send he and his buds all kinds of good stuff. Yesterday, the first box of stuff, including a brand new inkjet printer, was dropped off at the post office. Today...we find out that he has been killed in action. I feel like I've been gut-shot. I've never met the man and I'm sitting here with tears welling up to the point I can hardly read what I'm typing here.

He had a close call recently as some of you noticed in this thread:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=60599

...but 8 days later, another bomb took his life. I only exchanged a few messages with him but he struck me not only as a great kid but also a soldier that we could all be very very proud of.

A little bit ago I received an email from who I believe to be a close friend of his in response to a query I had sent and she confirmed his passing.

Whatever your beliefs, I'd like to ask you all to pray for him and his family.

Rest in peace, James. Rest in peace.

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Sharp Charge

· #261 · Apr 21, 2007

rkr motorsports said:
i have not been in the lx community for long, but i must say, WOW. God Bless all of you for your heartfelt condolences. people ask us why we do what we do....you just answered the question. i just returned from the middle east and am getting ready to go back out there in a couple of months. this will be my 14th cruise (Navy) and the majority have taken me back time and time again. i have seen friends die and have lost much of myself to the things that i have experienced...i do notwish this on anyone. there are those of us that do this because it is what we were born to do. all i can ask is that you guys and gals keep on doing what you do. you make us feel like we are fighting for something.
God keep this young soldier close and watch over his family so they may be comforted in their time of loss. Keep him in the hearts of all those that he has touched and keep him in the mind of his enemies so they know why we will never quit. Amen

PR1 (AW) Robert Linsley USN

What Ship?

AC1 (AW/SW)...

MomsR/T

· #262 · Apr 21, 2007

i didn't know you little brother.........but I'm sorry for your misfortune.

I hope we get the cowards that wouldn't face you..........the ones that feared you..............the ones who you freed.

Join with those that came before us...........clear the LZ for the rest of us and know we'll remember.

St. Francis........take care of our young paratroopers and Rangers.........protect them and stengthen them with the might of God!

Scouts out!

monstergarage

· #263 · Apr 22, 2007

my prayers go out for his loved ones. god bless and rip

cplabaunza

· #264 · Apr 22, 2007

Rest in Peace... From a fellow Former Marine.

bskylerj

· #265 · Apr 23, 2007

God Bless and Rest in peace my Brother.

WE SHOULD START A FUND FOR HIS FAMILY. HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE HERE? IF WE COULD GET $1.00 FROM EACH MEMBER OR MORE WE COULD HELP PAYOFF HIS CAR OR SOME OTHER BILLS SO THAT THE FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE TO WORRY.

JUST MY THOUGHTS.

Taz

· #266 · Apr 23, 2007

Such sad news. God bless him and prayers to his family.

DawsonMagnum

Discussion Starter · #267 · Apr 23, 2007

Michelle and I have communicated a bit more and we'll soon be able to kick off our drive to have James' car completed per his wishes. We've got a couple minor details to iron out, but we're almost there. Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in donating to this cause. Michelle has already stated up front that if donations exceed what is needed, any extra will be given to charity.

Also, to our vendors out there, I hope to have an exact list of upgrades that James was wanting posted here soon and, if you would like to contribute to this effort by donating or offering a discount on one or more items on the list, please let me know via PM. Thanks!

TWIST3D BLACK MAG

· #268 · Apr 23, 2007

Bump !!

Pigman 440

· #269 · Apr 24, 2007

Condolences to all of James's family ,and friends. We all have another hole in our hearts. Godspeed.

jslick

· #270 · Apr 24, 2007

God bless him and my prayers are with his family.

DawsonMagnum

Discussion Starter · #271 · Apr 27, 2007

Cpl. James T. Lindsey's funeral was held Wednesday, April 25th at Fort Richardson, Alaska. :sad:

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/070425/480/e93bbacb92624575b7446c275ccf7f58
http://news.yahoo.com/photo/070425/480/9190729e7088424d9a4d623253961a57
http://news.yahoo.com/photo/070425/480/384a0b8a48dc4bfb8f0b25789559cd4a

HemiChemi

· #272 · Apr 27, 2007

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SRT8YA

· #273 · Apr 27, 2007

I am a new member and came across this thread. I am glad to see how supportive and loyal you all are in remembering this young man. I have lost a lot of close friends myself. I am still on Active duty (14 years now) and am on recruiting duty in Naples. If any of you would like info on how to send care packages and such to the men and women over there, feel free to contact me. Some items that come in handy are: phone cards and toliet items. God bless America!!!!!

Sharp Charge

· #274 · Apr 28, 2007

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c1503

· #275 · Apr 28, 2007

To A fellow Redleg and the brotherhood of 13F
"STAY ROCK HARD...ROCK HARD F.I.S.T."
God Bless.

markus

· #276 · Apr 28, 2007

I don't know if this has been brought up yet or not but maybe it would be a good idea to do something for the family. Maybe a fundraiser or something at E-Town or some other meet and greet. I can tell you firsthand as I'm sure many of the other members can that losing a loved one over here in this is detremental(SP?) to a family. Probably the best thing you can do for family members of fallen troops is show support so that they know their loved one hasn't passed in vain. Maybe something for all the Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen?

Jimmy81

· #277 · Apr 29, 2007

I don't know how I missed this one. Godbless brother my prayers will be with your family in this time of need.

DawsonMagnum

Discussion Starter · #278 · Apr 29, 2007 (Edited)

For those of you who were wanted to help memorialize Cpl. Lindsey in some way, this is your
CALL TO ACTION!

A memorial fund has been set up with AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union that you can directly donate to. All funds donated will be used to build out Cpl. James Lindsey's Charger the way he wanted it. Please direct your funds to acct. #1321896. Also, for those who would prefer Paypal, send your payments to this address: [email protected].

There are some interesting things developing behind the scenes so stay tuned for further developments!

TWIST3D BLACK MAG

· #279 · Apr 30, 2007

Thanks, Dawson, for the update !!!!

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fullofit_

· #280 · Apr 30, 2007

DawsonMagnum said:
For those of you who were wanted to help memorialize Cpl. Lindsey in some way, this is your
CALL TO ACTION!

A memorial fund has been set up with AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union that you can directly donate to. All funds donated will be used to build out Cpl. James Lindsey's Charger the way he wanted it. Please direct your funds to acct. #1321896. Also, for those who would prefer Paypal, we're working on that and hope to have something available there very soon.

There are some interesting things developing behind the scenes so stay tuned for further developments!

Dawson, we here at the Arizona LX Club are still working hard on our benefit for James. I will be posting to this tonight.

all the best,
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