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Kafele H. Sims, 32
Army, Captain
Based:
Schwetzingen, Germany
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
June 16, 2009
Mosul,
Iraq
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If you know me, you know me. If not, there isn't anything I'm going to say that'll give you a clue. I'm the simplest, most complicated man you'll ever know. I'm easy going, but have 'no mercy for the weak'... My moods shift with the wind, as does my outlook on life and how I approach it...At the end of the day, however, two things remain the same. I am very loyal and I have a strong sense of duty.
— Kafele Sims, on his MySpace page
Sims was on his second tour of duty in Iraq when he passed away. Army officials said his death did not occur during combat and that the cause remains under investigation. His wife said she has been told that there were no obvious signs of trauma to her husband's body and that homicide and suicide have been ruled out. Sims was due to wrap up his tour and return home to his wife and three young children in Arizona about two weeks after he died.
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4 memories of Kafele
I love you dearly. So do your cousins, Erica, Kim, and Tiffany. We will miss you. There has been so much tragedy in our family within the last few weeks. I regret that we are physically not able to be there to share in remembering you. But there is one thing that you must always remember. You are loved. I long for the day to know your beautiful children. It's never too late. Love eternally, Auntie Joanne
well sir what can i say other than you were one hell of a teacher. i used to pick your brain to learn as much as possible to be a better medic. i am a better medic because i have trained under you!! you will be sorely missed.
Thank you all for your kind words. Being strong now, I must carefully move forward. We both sought out careers in the military and shared the same views on duty, honor, respect and love for family. I remember my little brother being smarter, faster and stronger than he let on... I learned patience from him. I am the Elder Brother. I cannot, WILL not falter. Our family needs strength now more than ever and I will always be there. I love you all. db
You passed on June 16th, 2009. We mourn for you and miss you dearly. No words can describe the lost we feel with your passage. No comforts seem sufficient. There is no real understanding of how this can be.
As I sit at my computer this morning, crying and grieving the loss of a GREAT man...my brother, I can only remember you as you were to me...consistent and just. You were more than just my brother. To me, you were the perfect mixture of Love, Honor, and Respect.
I miss your voice. What I would give to hear you greet me once more with, "What up, Boo?" The enthusiasm in your voice, the clarity in your tone, the encouragement in your words. I MISS YOU BIG BROTHER and I thank you for being you.
As the days continue to past, the letters, emails and phone calls are still pouring in. Some of your older friends are only now finding out.
So many tears have been shed and are continuing to be shed. Things have not gotten easier. Your absence is present in our emptiness. And, as we attempt to get threw this (and so-called, move on with our lives), you will always be with us and your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Thank you for ALWAYS being there. You are and forever will be, one of a kind.
"From the Line, For the Line!"
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