https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/ The latest user comments on James M. Swink en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c189879 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c189879 We met in Okinawa Japan, at Bush Medical Clinic. He was always a positive and happy guy... truly a fantastic person. He was blue side at that time and looked up to the green side corpsman in Okinawa, little did he know we looked up to him for his morale boosting personality. Never forgotten, rest easy brother. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:24:02 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c163809 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c163809 So sorry to read about your sons death we lost a son, our pain never goes away. Rodger J Swink Sun, 10 Aug 2014 05:26:59 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c55951 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c55951 Mike was a dear friend and a part of my family. I loved him like he was my own. Funny and full of bubbles a true heart of gold. He used to come ride my horses his girl was a rescue horse named cinobar Mike loved her and would take time in his day to come feed her and ride her. They say God takes the best first he did. My heart is still broken and I miss him so much. You will always have a place at my table in this world and in heaven. we love you always sharon mum #2 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:25:03 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c40269 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c40269 I had the pleasure of having Michael as my neighbor when his family lived in Elk Grove, CA. Even as a young boy, Michael was always kind, courteous and mature for his age. He was the kind of kid that would make any parent proud. Michael was so responsible at a young age that my husband and I would leave our house keys with him when we went on vacation. We trusted him without question. To witness the love he bestowed upon his parents and the love they gave back...made my husband and me love him all the more. What a fine family...the Swinks. Words cannot truly explain the way we feel about this wonderful young man. A piece of my broken heart will always..always belong to Michael. He was definitely one of God's angels. May God bless and keep his family. Arlinda & Bob Williams Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:27:51 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c38198 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c38198 Not a day goes by when I don't think about Mike. I dated him my senior year of high school and he was one of my best friends. I still remember the day we meet, he had a warm caring smile one that he never lost and a great sense of humor that always made me laugh. I am a better person because I knew Mike. He taught me how live, and not take the little things for granted everyday like watching the sunset. I think about him everyday. I will see you again some day Mike. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:24:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37830 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37830 I was serving in "doc's" Platoon in Afghan, I have met few people in this world who were as genuine a person, caring, and a true friend. He was truely a great man. I miss you buddy and we are making sure your memory will never fade. Semper Fortis and Fidelis Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:34:49 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37644 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37644 Even though James lived such a short and selfless life, there is hope held out in the bible John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:40:40 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37613 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37613 I only knew Mikey as a boy. He was adorable and so funny. He and John called me at 3 in the morn. laughing and cuttin up. Aunt Polly answer the door, were on the front porch. course i didnt hear that message until the next morn. But I laughed becouse they where laughing so hard about what they had said. No, they werent on my porch, but i wish they had been. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:32:11 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37578 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37578 Laura and Jim, We hold you in our thoughts, our prayers, and our hearts. Though nothing can ease your pain, may it bring comfort to you in knowing what a brave and special young man your son was. He touched many lives and lived so much in the short time he graced this earth. He is watching you from heaven now and showing you with his love. God bless you, and thank you for your sacrifice! Trish, Rhode Island Navy mom Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:45:32 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37455 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/james-m-swink/#c37455 I went to Doc Swink's memorial today. It was emotional and interesting experience. I will never forget the great times I had with him. He was the most respectful and respectable sailor I've ever met. The epitome of the Navy's Corpsman. Semper Fortis and Fidelis. Happy Birthday and R.I.P. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:07:48 -0700