— 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.

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.

— Heather
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.

— Brad Davis
October 2, 2008 at 7:54 p.m.

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