James Pirtle Obituary

I miss you everyday my best friend. Your brother always. MRCHRCH719

Always remembered

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Pirtle Family know that we recently made a small donation to the USO in honor of James D. Pirtle US Army Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Jimmy your name still lives on , we remember you. We talk about the good times the younger days And miss you Tyler especially, you were his very best friend. R.i.p from Tyler ,Travis and Dan

From all your comrades in 6/4, you will always be honoured and remembered. Much love

Rest in peace

James D Pirtle
Ryan C King
William D Vile

Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth;
Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth.
- T.Moore

Hi Jimmy, I woke up this morning thinking about you. Our birthdays are coming up and your going to be on my mind all month. I love and miss you terribly. I've been able to get closer to your sister lately which has been really nice and I hope to get even closer. I moved to Missouri, had to get out of Colorado but I will be coming out this month for my bday so I will make sure to stop by and have a drink/ a smoke with you friend. Love you very much.

To the family and friends of Sgt. James Pirtle:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."

This candle will never go out. I love you and say hi to dad for me.

Happy Birthday Jimmy. I cannot stop thinking of you recently and found this website. To see the words of friends, family and people we dont even know reminds me of why we went to war in the first place. America is the best place and you made sure that it stays the best. You served well and I am very proud of you. Rayne and Brody will pray to you all the time, it breaks my heart but I bow my head and pray with them. I miss you real bad cousin. You are our hero and you will never be forgotten. I hope that you have had a good birthday surfing the clouds. I love you, we love you. I will be seeing you, and I hope that you remember me too.....

Hey Battle,
It'll be memorial day tomorrow. And I will be saying a prayer and lighting a candle for you. Its like yesterday w were standing in formation back in AIT cracking jokes, waiting for the D.S. The pain still feels new, as if I was just getting the news of your passing. My hero. Rest in Eternal Peace. Love you.

To the family and friends of Sgt. James Pirtle:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the family and friends of Sgt. James Pirtle:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the friends and family of SGT "Jimmy" Pirtle,
My name is CPT Jason C. Hall. Jimmy and Ryan both worked for me in Afghanistan. Jimmy was one of the most dedicated Soldiers I have worked with in my 18 years of service and I am not just saying that because of his passing. I would often have to make Jimmy come off of the hilltop to shower and refit. He would stay up at various locations sometimes for a month with out a regular shower. He was perfectly content using baby wipes so that he could keep collecting vital intel for our mission. You must know that the intel collected was of critical importance and saved lives on numerous occasions. It is hard to believe that we are approaching the one year anniversary of his death already. Please know that I think of Jimmy and Ryan ALOT...and tonight, on the anniversary of their passing, I will be putting their bios/ photos into two seperate sealed wine bottles and throwing them into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cuba where I am currently stationed. Know also, that I will never forget SGT "Jimmy" Pirtle as long as I live and that my heart fills with pride and sadness when I remember the hero I knew in Jimmy.

Dear Jim, Valarie and the Pirtle family. Many times I have started to write you a note or send you a letter since I heard about your loss. I just did not know what to say. I can only imagine the pain you must still be feeling. With a son, daughter-in-law, niece and other relatives in the military at this time, I often wonder how I could handle such a loss. My heart breaks and mourns for you. I hope you can find comfort in the memories and the love that you shared. I extend my prayers and arms to you. And I thank James for his commitment to serve. You should be proud of the hero he became. I love you and miss you. Your friend, Patsy

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

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To the family of Sgt. James Pirtle:
James gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

James and Pattie,

I am SSG Mark Shemwell, SGT Pirtle's team leader for the first seven months of our deployment. As a soldier, Jimmy's passing is the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. Even though our team had undergone some changes and I had moved over to another team, I still think of Jimmy as my soldier.

Jimmy, or "Pirt" as I referred to him, had an easy way about him. He was very easy to be around and always tried his best to make sure that those around him were comfortable. On occasions when it was not possible for him to go home to his own family, my home was always open to him and he shared many meals with my wife, my daughter and I over the year that we were on Fort Hood prior to our deployment. Most young men shy away from children, but not Pirt.... my little Elise came to think of him as her personal horsie when he came around, and he enthusiastically played with her much to her delight.

Patti and James, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to have served with so fine a soldier and to have known so wonderful a person, even if only briefly. I would also like to express to you my deepest condolences for a loss that can never be regained.

Pirt, I'll never forget you. Everything I've been told about your last moments is exactly what I would have expected from you; that you fought to the end and never stopped your mission. Thank you for the times we spent together hanging out with my family, sitting on top of OP Stinky smoking cigars. But mostly, thank you for serving with me. I'll see you again, my friend.

Mark R. Shemwell
SSG, USA

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pirtle family and friends in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. James you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"

Jesus Christ died for my sins. Jim Pirtle died for my freedom. I am eternally grateful. I lived in Colo. Sps. from 1968 until 1984. I'm 62 now and retired Army. I expect to see Jim in Heaven before too long. I don't think he'll be hard to find. Thanks Jim.

Jimmy was a great person. Both myself and husband were in Fob Bostick Afgahnistan with him and it was an honor to serve with this true American Hero. He will forever be in our hearts. God Speed Battle.

I am in both SGT Pirtles and SPC King's platoon and have known each of them since they were assigned at Ft.Hood. Over this last year, many of us got to see Jimmy do from Pirtle to SGT Pirtle, and although your son was young and served for a fairly short amount of time, he earned those stripes and did everything he did with pride. As we prepare to depart this country, we remember the two family members that will not be returning with us. We will never forget your son or SPC King. I am so proud of these two, they will forever be heroes to all of us that were lucky enough to know and work with them. God Bless your family and the memory of SGT Pirtle.

To the Pirtle family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold James' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

God Speed Battle

Mathews

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SGT James Pirtle for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

I only knew Sgt Pirtle in passing. He provided intel for our missions at COP Lybert while we were advising the Afghan Army.
When I tell my grand-children about honor and courage I will tell them about Sgt Pirtle, PV2 Murdock, 1stLt Madrazo, and all who made the greatest sacrifice. I barely knew you, Sergeant, but I will never forget you.
Semper Fidelis,
1stLt M. Sean McQuiston, USMC.

My name is Stephanie Forrest, Wife of Sgt Edward W Forrest Jr who was killed in Iraq on 10April2009 by a suicide Bomber, I want to give my codolensces to the family we are all here for you. I know what you are going through just stay strong and know he is watching over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday through this time of grieving. If you need anything please feel free to email me @ [email protected] I do live in Colorado Springs, CO also so if you need some support or someone to talk to please feel free to email me.. Your son is a hero and will never be forgotten.

My prayers

My name is javid nooristani. I was Sgt Pirtle's and SPC Kings interpreter in Afghanistan. I worked with these fine gentleman for 10 months. My prayers go out to their families and loved ones. I am still in incrediable shock that this unfortunate incident happened to such good, decent people. I will miss you SGT Pirtle and SPC King. I will never forget the time we spent together in Nuristan, Afghanistan. God Bless you and your wonderful family.

thank u to sgt. jimmy pirtle and his family for the highest sacrifice that could have been given for our great country. i am a proud army wife and cannot imagine the sadness u r feeling, right now. i have an 11 yr old daughter that also attended globe charter. and, although i didnt kno sgt. pirtle, it kinda made it hit home a little more. god bless another soldier taken home and his wonderful family left behind. be strong and be proud! ur son is a true hero!

Father we entrust our brother James to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold James in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

RIP young hero. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. My heart is breaking for you and your family. America loves its soldiers, thats for sure. I just attended the funeral for Spc. Ryan C. King today, and WOW. It changed my life. I look up to all of the men and women who serve our country. God bless you all!

I Love you and will miss the life you bring to a room. Your smile will be a memory never forgotten.

I salute you Sgt. James Pirtle. Rest In Peace.

To the Family of "Jimmy" Pirtle:

Even though we don't know each other, I want to send you my heartfelt condolences. Jimmy was no longer a child, but for you as parents, he was still your child. We never can imagine that we will outlive our children. Also, you as siblings will always miss him. There is nothing that can take away the pain of losing him, but my family and I fully understand and sympathize. Although you can't believe it now, there will be better days. Just keep your memories that you have with and of him always before you. We appreciate his service to our country so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have. We have been reminded that freedom is not free. God bless each of you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Heroes never die; they remain in our hearts forever.
Please know there are many thinking of you and caring.

My sincere sympathies to the family and friends of this young hero. We thank him for his service and his sacrifice. God Bless you.

Rest in Peace, American soldier. I didn't know you, but I owe you and your family a debt I will never be able to repay.

Thoughts and prayers for your family. The freedoms we enjoy are due to brave men like your Jimmy. Condolences From the cd board.

Another try to let you know that we are thinking of you and we have so many memories of our kids. We are proud to know a TRUE AMERICAN SOLIDER!!

Love,Barb, Roc, Kristen And Lara

I attended Kilmer Elementary school in Monument with Jimmy. Though I have not kept in touch with him through the years, I remembered him as I recognized his name on the fallen soldiers webpage. I cannot begin to say how sorry I am for such a loss. I will always remember him and think of how fun loving and happy he was. R.I.P. Jimmy Pirtle. Thank you so much for the life you lead and the sacrifice you made for this country. No words can express my appreciation for you, or my condolences to those you left behind.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Jimmy, your country is proud of you. You will truly be missed.

I'm so sorry Patti. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will all remember Jimmy as a hero that died for our freedom.

Lots of love and prayers pouring into your family from Avon, Ohio and our cloth diaper board! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
xoxoxo

May you rest in peace soldier. Thank you for your service. You are a hero and although your family will miss you, your story is forever woven into our nations history, and it's flag. God Bless You

Jimmy will always be fondly remembered to the LaChappelle Family. I will remember the days and nights spent hanging out with Tyler and Travis at Gaming Evolution, being on-line soldiers. you turned out to be a real soldier Jimmy, one that your country can be proud of, we all know the price of freedom painfully too well. some pay the ultimate price, God speed Jimmy Pirtle r.i.p we miss you already.

We are all thinking of you during this very difficult time. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Jimmy's family and friends. We honor Jimmy's committment to our country and we thank him and all the sacrifice that all service men and women make every day. God Bless.

My heart goes out to you as you walk through this valley. It is not one you asked for or ever wanted and not one that you will easily get through. But with the strenth of God and the support of your family and friends you will find the enerty to sustain you.

We lost our son, Benjamin Ashley in Balad, Iraq on May 24, 2007 and we are still walking through the valley.

Our prayers are with you.

James,
God bless you soldier and thank you for your service to a grateful nation, forever we will mourn you and all of our fallen heroes both before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq while on a routine patrol. My promise to him was that I would never forget him but also those fallen before and after him. When I made that promise to him the day we laid him to his final resting place I did not realize how often I would need to make entries on Legacy and it just breaks my heart knowing that so many other families have and will continue to feel the pain that our family has endured. Since the loss of my nephew I have written on every single legacy page of every fallen soldier and included a photo of my nephew. I encourage you to do the same to Aaron's page. I have done this to honor my nephew but to let you know James is not alone and my nephew is with him and they are now in God's gracious hands waiting for us to join them one day. Pirtle family from the bottom of my heart please except my sincere condolences and may the memories of your Hero carry you through each day for he will never be forgotten!

In Memory of my Nephew
PFC Aaron J. Ward (MP-US Army)
KIA 5/6/08 Al Anbar Province,Iraq
http://www.freewebs.com/aj-ward/

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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield; broken hearts
are weeping For Them,

But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;

The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,

Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky; all the way to the end
of the sky.

That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,

So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;

Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.

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Jimmy I love you, and will miss you dearly. Never again will there be another butters. You brought fun, life, and happiness to our group of friends. You made us proud with all you've done. Your my hero.

Please know we are thinking of, and praying for your family.

I wish we could be with you today as Jimmy returns home. Please know that our prayers and condolences are with your family. Thank you Jimmy for serving so honorably, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this soldier.

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this brave young man.

I cannot imagine what you are going through but you are not alone in your grief. I will eventually get over the shock of Jimmy's death, but I will never, ever get over losing Jimmy. I wish I could have hung out with him more after high school, but our lives went in different directions. I miss him something fierce and the grief within me is harsh since I haven't seen him since I graduated. There is nothing I can say that will help with the pain, I know that. The best I can do is remember him everyday and smile at those memories. I hope you can someday do the same. Rest in peace, Jimmy. I miss you so much

There are no words to ease the grief you are feeling now, but please know that there is a community of parents here in Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, and even Canon City, that know the exact pain and grief that you are experiencing, as we lost our sons and husbands in this war. When you are ready...please contact me.

Warmest Regards,
Dr. Carla Sizer
Proud Mother of
SPC Dane R. Balcon
KIA 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq

To the parents and family, I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to hold your hand as He gives comfort to you today and for the rest of your life.

http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Final Roll Call

Did you hear the sad news today?
SGT James Pirtle, a brave American Soldier has passed away.
Called by the Supreme Commander over all.
Today he has made his final roll call.

Come Brothers-In-Arms; let us reverently bow and pray
For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.
We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,
Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.

That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,
Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.
He fought bravely and he fought his very best.
Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest.

With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground,
The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds.
The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly;
“Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.

Each Memorial Day we will recall James’ name,
And attest that his supreme sacrifice was not in vain;
For this lasting legacy he gave to all generations;
“It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.”

So close ranks fellow warriors, for our ranks are thinning.
We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.
With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall,
And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory”
‘til we join James at our final roll call.

Farewell SGT James Pirtle - Be At Ease; Rest In Peace

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms SGT James Pirtle. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for James. And to James it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. James, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to James’ family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Rest in peace with our humble thanks.

REST IN PEACE SGT. PIRTLE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

I am so so sorry that you've lost your courageous son. We too lost our son to war, but in Iraq, in 2006. It's been a long difficult journey since then. We too live in Colorado Springs. Please know we understand your pain and are here for you if you need to talk or have questions. Dave and Nancy Powell

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the devastating loss of Sgt. James Pirtle.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
In the days ahead, you will be going through unimaginable grief, please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days and may James, Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Pirtle family.

I am the sister, of such a young Colorado Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.