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James L. Beckstrand, 27
Army, Specialist
Based:
Baumholder, Germany
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
April 29, 2004
Mahmoudiya (near),
Iraq
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Escondido
High School:
Escondido High (Escondido)
Burial:
Meadow Cemetery, Meadow, Utah
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Love you all. Miss you too. Hope to see you again.
— James Beckstrand, in his last e-mail to friends
Beckstrand tried to tell his family and friends about life in Iraq via e-mail, but the missives were short and infrequent. The reason, he said: "You know, 50 computers for 10,000 soldiers." His first tour was with the Marines. Then he joined the Army.
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Seven memories of James L. Beckstrand
I went to high school with Jimmy. I didn't know him that well, but when I did see or talk to him, he was always so nice and funny. What a tragedy.
I just found this web site, and wanted to say I was sorry for your loss. He was a good man, I never seen him without a smile on his face. I met James in Baumholder when i was on rear d awaiting my M.E.B on the Chistmas mail detail. The guys at the mail room informed me of his passing before I left on may 10. My wife and I remember James every year. I just thought you might want to hear that James will continue to be missed.
I was searching for old friends on facebook.
Known Jim from Marines in North Carolina, in which, many of us lost touch of the years.
I am very sadden to hear of his death. I did not know he passed away until today. I would have never known if the Los Angeles Times link didn't appear at the bottom of the page with his name on it.
I am so sorry. He was a great man, GOD Bless him. He will be truly truly missed.
Rebecca
I'm so sorry to see this list. Do we need this... They could still be among us, but... They've lived in this gorgeous place that we all love and now they past away... WHY, WHY. Because of a war in a land where nobody never says us "thank you". God Bless Them and God Bless America.
Jim was married to a dear friend of mine. I will never forget the time we all went to dinner (inside joke). Then the last time I saw him. He and Marilena came to have lunch with me at Burger King in Clarksville, TN. He always smiled and he made her so happy. I'll never forget him! May he RIP. Too young to die and yet willing to go there and chance it. Hope they are greatful!
I also went to school with James. I was just browsing the names list on here, saw his name, and it sounded very familiar. I looked him up in the old yearbook and I absolutely remember him. Wow. RIP and condolences to his family and friends.
I still remember the day you died. I still grieve for you and your family. You are a Hero. I was part of Task Force Iron Claw. You were securing me that day. Thank you.
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