James D. Boelk - Recent Comments - California's War Dead - L.A. Times

Bill Ashley on January 21, 2013

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:08:29 -0800

I spoke to his dad for the first time in 30 years. We fellowshipped together at Misawa AB Japan..circa 1979/80. His Dad wrote my late wife Sonia and I a nice letter because he PCSd before our wedding. God Bless !!! Oh and David I lost your phone number and email address.

tyise on April 16, 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:58:33 -0700

THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"death will be no more"

Bob Harper on December 22, 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:03:25 -0800

My sincere sorrow for your loss. I recently received a memorial braclet as a gift. It's a braclet in memory of James. Since our Commandant allows Marines to wear them in uniform now I picked James; I never met him but you see I am a retired Marine so we know each other. Different wars same mentality. God bless you all. Bob Harper, Major, USMC, Retired.

Barbara Stein on August 24, 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:38:35 -0700

On 8/21/11, I walked 5K to remember my husband John and James in the Big Wildlife Run in Anchorage, Ak. My family has known James and his family since we were stationed in Iceland. I remember him as loving to laugh and goof off. Before we left Iceland, I promised him that I would always have a cold Pepsi waiting for him. He will be missed on Earth, however I look forward to seeing him in Heaven.

Ashley White on November 23, 2010

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:13:05 -0800

Dear Boelk family, Myself and Zack are so sad to see one of Zacks "brothers" killed in combat. But he will forever be a hero to us as we know he is to yall. Thank you for all your kindness and strength and ALWAYS know that we are here for yall; until its our end and we will meet James again. God bless you all <3 We love you! Love, Ashley White

Dani Zavala on November 9, 2010

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:13:56 -0800

My little sister and I volunteer with Tell Them Thanks to send letters to deployed service members and last week, before we knew of his passing, she wrote a letter to LCpl Boelk. I was very saddened today to find out of his passing and hope that the family finds peace in the stories left here by his friends and those who served with him. Rest in Peace LCpl Boelk. The Zavala-Davis and Collins Families Arkansas

Muriel Mahan on October 30, 2010

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:04:33 -0700

To The Boelk Family: I would like to offer my condolence for the lost of your love one. Death is not easy to take. Almighty God says in Revelation 21:3,4 that there will be no more sickness nor dying. These blessing are soon to come. May the God of comfort be with you.

justin holeman on October 28, 2010

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:42:45 -0700

James was my dear friend. He was a groomsman in my wedding and a great friend through college. I am proud to call him my friend. James’ passing is still very surreal to me. He will be sorely missed. To his family, the prayers of my family are with you. Thank you James, for giving your life for mine. This event in my life is a very real reminder that freedom is not free. Justin Holeman

Pastor John & Kathy Leber on October 22, 2010

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:37:30 -0700

Only God can know the hurt that goes so deep that it cuts your heart and only God can heal your heart. Dave, may God give you and your family the grace to go on living for His (God) honor and glory. The service at FBT was God honoring and Pastor Boelk (Grand Dad) did an outstanding presentation of the Gospel. Our love goes out to you and your family. Thank you for caring for Danielle as if she was a member of your family these past two years. We love you guys and are praying for family and will continue to pray for you all. In the Service of the King, John, Kathy, & Danielle Leber

Quintana Galvan on October 22, 2010

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:06:06 -0700

James was my counsin, but it felt more like he was my goofy little brother. I was so looking forward to growing old and hearing all his stories each time we got together. I miss him more than words can express.