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
— 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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2 memories of James
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.
September 11, 2008 at 11:56 a.m.
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.
October 2, 2008 at 7:54 p.m.
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