James R. Worster Obituary

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you brother. Rest in paradise!

You were a great friend. Always made me laugh when we were deployed. My thoughts are with your family and the rest of your friends this Memorial Day. May you rest in peace.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed in 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Just wanted to say you took me under your wings and shows me the in and out of the csh! New to the unit you showed me great leadership and you are a good friend most of all! Miss you battel rip

To the family and friends of Sgt. James R. Worster:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Sgt. James R. Worster:
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

You will never be forgotten as you continue the journey into the great beyond!!!

Your son was always there to talk to me during the " rainy days" of our deployment.
I was hit hard by his departure, specially since i talked to him a couple hour earlier that night.
When i have a hard time i always think about him.
Just want to let you know he was really special for a lot of soldiers at his workplace.

James,
I miss you brother. Some of my best memories from high school have you in them... I will never forget that time with Felicity Timm and a few others in the ROTC room singing Mambo Number 5 and goofing around. Oh man to be a kid again. It is hard to believe that time is going by so fast. We are approaching our ten year reunion this up coming year. I'll make sure that you are remembered well my friend. In other news, I just got selected to fly helicopters for the Army. I'll think of you when I'm up there in the skies. All the best my friend, you are in my prayers today.

To the family of Sgt. James R. Worster:
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

I didn't know you but i know you were a brave soldier. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

I used to be your battle buddy during our 91W Combat Medics Course at Fort Sam Houston. You and I used to hang out and share stories, the good and the bad, and everything in between. You were the best person that I knew in the company. Your smile brighten up my day, even if it was my fireguard day. James, I am in med school now, and I will strive to be the best doctor that I can in your memory... your buddy Van

Happy Birthday James we think of you every day and miss your smile,but we know you are in a much better place.always in our thoughts and prayers,Love Aunt Tina

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Sincerely,
Kenna

I still think about you and wonder what you would be doing today had this tradgedy not occurred. I believe that you would be well on your way to being the doctor that you so wanted to be. I am still trying to get ahold of your mom, but she is still so deep in her grief that i am told she doesn't answer her phone. You are missed more than you could ever know. I have a hard time believing that you are gone.....love always and forever aunt johnna and uncle larry

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Worster!

James:
You were my bestfriend and I commemorated you in book form. I want to get in contact with your family, but I do not know what to say. You are on the cover. I love and miss the conversations in the smoking area. To any that want the book it is on amazon.com St. James Place by Unique Soul. Dedicated to my first soldier.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Worster and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Sgt. James R. Worster
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

The Alaska State Legislature approved a legislative citation honoring James and his sacrifice for our freedom. I work for the legislator, Rep. John Coghill, who sponsored the citation and we would like to send the citation to you. What address can I use to mail it to you?

I read James story on the website of y very popular german news-magazin and feel very sad about his death. May God take care of his soul

All the best from germany,

Marco

James, the times we had together were some of the best ill never forget. RIP James, ill see you again someday! Your loving friend forever.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I just found this page by doing a search. I miss you James. You were a great friend, loving father and loving husband. You will always be missed never forgoten. Brandy You and James are always going to be part of our family. We love you guys.

I just found this page doing a search. James was a wonderful friend, Father and Husband. I know he is in all of our hearts and He will always be loved. Brandy you and Trevor are always going to be a part of our family like James.
Love you guys.

I dont think any of us will have the 'right' words to say, because nothing will express what an amazing person you were. Trevor and I will always hold you in our hearts and memories, you will always be our hero. Some people come and go into our lives, some are here to stay forever...even though you are in heaven, you will be forever in our lives. I promise that I will raise Trevor to be the best man that he can be, and that you will always be his hero. You were an amazing man, and I am thankful that I have known you for so long and that you are Trevor's father. Until we meet again.

SGT James Worster was a great asset to the team in the EMT section of the 10th Combat Support Hospital. He surely kept the morale up by always smiling with a grin from ear to ear. We could have just finished the most gruesome of trauma resuscitations or MASCALs, and he would find something positive to say about how we worked together as a team doing the best we could for those injured. I carry-on these days toting a small piece of James' positive attitude everywhere I go.

To The Worster Family,
My love and prayers go out to you
and your family. The brightest stars are often taken to light the way , for their family. He was choosen for that pathway, so look up to heaven to see his brightness shine so bright.

May God Bless you and his wings wrap around your shoulders to comfort you.
Pat Brannon

I have had the pleasure of knowing James' son and taking care of him over the past several months...I talked to James via emails and phone but unfortunately not in person. I have had the privilage of feeling his spirit around because of his son. I have heard many wonderful things about James and wish that I had got the chance to meet him. I will one day when I reach that city in the sky. Until then, peace be with everyone that truely loved you. Watch over everyone, especially your family and son...they need that comfort of knowing your there.

Donna and family,
I was again just looking up Jimmy's name on the internet and came accross this. What a beautiful place to say what is in all of our hearts, the sorrow and pain of losing a life so young. A young man whose journey ended long before it truly even began. I know that the end of this journey only begins the next journey, and that with his father in his fathers house he will go on his greatest journey of all. His adventures aren't over yet, not by a long shot. When the time came for God to need a good soldier in heaven he called Jimmy home. His mission here is not finished yet either. Whenever you feel that tiny breeze on your face it could be him brushing your face with his hands, or pushing back your hair, etc. I believe that this life is still a part of the next, and that the ones that we love who pass over before us, are indeed watching over us and making sure that we are safe, and if, in fact, we are not safe, they make the passage for us much easier when our time arrives. I wonder if his aunt Cindy, cousin Duke and Grandpa John weren't there to greet him and to hold his hand as he entered the kingdom. God bless all of you and keep you safe. God bless you, Jimmy, a fine soldier and a wonderful nephew.

Jimmy, Thank You. Thank you for always being a kind caring person with a huge loving heart. Your Auntie Abbie will love you for ever.
Jimmy was an honest, loving, funny, honorable young man who touched my life, and the lives of my little girls who liked to jump all over him and say "Cousin James is a Hottie!" Also a good fishing buddy for Papa. Finally, a fine soldier who gave his all to take care of his soldiers and to keep up the spirits of those he came into contact with everyday.
We love you Jimmy.
Love always, Auntie Abbie, Uncle Nick, Charlie, Falon, and Blossom

From the first day I met James I knew he was a very confident, gentle young man. Eventhough, I think he was only 5 at the time, he wasn't a little boy. He was always protecting his mom. I guest when he was satisfied that mom was taken care of he decided to take care of the rest of us.
James always had a very respectful way about him and he always made me feel important. During our visit to Alaska, he made time in his schedule just for us, unlike most teens. I could feel his love and enjoyed his laughter.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your life, James, and for leaving your smile in my heart so I can remember your gentleness.
Heavenly Father, please comfort all who read these words. Let them know that you have called our dear James home to your side to serve You now.
with love, "Aunt Vicki"

Im really sorry about your lost. I hope to never go through that having a brother in the Marines, 3 cousins in the Navy and 2 friends (that I know) in their respective branches. My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family and May God ease your pain. God Bless. Thank you for serving our country Sgt. Worster.

IT WAS A LONG TIME SINCE I SEEN JIMMY BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEBER HIM. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PROUD TO HAVE A HERO IN OUR FAMILY. YOUR COUSIN JOE HEDRICK JR.

Jimmy(I know he prefered James, but I will always remember him as my "Cousin Jimmy"),
Although it had been some time since we've actually seen each other, I really looked forward to getting together and sharing our experiences. I am proud of the fact that my "Cousin Jimmy" served our great country, as I know first hand the courage, commitment, and sacrifices made by all of our troops every day. Sergeant Worster, you make me and our entire family proud. I am truly saddened at the idea that we will never get that chance to share our memories. Cousin, I salute you! YOU ARE A TRUE SOLDIER! You will always be in my heart.

To my Aunt Donna and cousins Jack, Josh and Joy,
My deepest sympathy. I will miss James dearly and I am here for each and every one of you.

Love Always,
Michael Paul
Cpl/USMC(Former)

I was soo little the last time that I saw Jimmy,but I remember him faundly! He was a wonderful cousin and a brave soldier! Jimmy, you will be in my heart always, not just as my cousin,but also as the soldier who faught for my freedom. All my love always. Love, hugs, and kisses, Jeanne Megan

i will like to offer my deepest condolences to the family of Sgt James Worster... i was lucky to meet him and work with him in the 10th CSH, in Baghdad... he was one of the kindest person in the CSH... he will always ask me how i was doing...he will care first about the others than himself... there are only good memories of him in my mind and i can only hope that you find peace soon... i will always remember him and i'm grateful that i got to meet him... God Bless you all...Spc Gonzalez

My Dearest James,
Your light will continue to shine for me for as long as there is breath in my body. Having you for a son brought more joy than I can ever express. I know God has work for you or he wouldn't have called you so soon. Rest my son and know that you will forever be in my heart. I miss you so much and going on with out you is so hard. But having known your love will always bring me great joy. Remember a mothers love is forever. Ilove you, Love always The Momma
Thank you to all who have visited this page, for all your kind words add comfort to my heart. God bless you

I am honored to have known James, His amazing son, who is just a spitting image of him, Trevor, And of course is great family in Alaksa.

I have so many memories of James, that I will always cherish, and let him live on through that.

"Lives sometimes end too shortly, with no reason, or explanation, and we are left with memories that last forever"

James and I became close through a hobby of ours, cars, and racing. We had idential cars, and both loved to go to the track and be competitive, and no matter how much he tried to do better than I did. I always out raced him, I was just the better driver. It took him a whole season just to realise that, but he admitted finally, I was a better driver.

When he left for his second deployment this year, Racing wasn't the same, I didn't go as much, and told him all the time, that when he got home we'd go tear up the track again next season. It wasn't the same with out him, it won't ever be the same now.

My heart goes out to all that are hurting, I truly feel it as well.

The service was beautiful, and very well put together.

I wish the best for his family, friends, and all that cared so much about him.

He was one of the greatest people I've ever met, and I'm sorry for all of those who didn't have a chance to meet him, he brought so much to everyone he met. It was just amazing to see someone with that much compassion and heart.

I miss you James, nothing will be the same with out you. "Always alive in our hearts, Keep racing on"


"Queen Bee"

To the Worster family I have great sympathy for you for the loss of James. I'm not an American and I didn't know James, but I have high regard for the men and women in the armed forces fighting for the freedom of the Iraq people.
For James paying the ultimate price I have complete respect for him as I'm in his debt.
For James Worster you will be sadly missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Worster family 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. James 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"
~Robert Orr~

I rember working with him at wendys in north pole after school and being in JROTC with him. He was very bright and strong minded. He will be missed.

This fine soldier,wonderful young man and proud father is a hero to all of us,We love him and he will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to his mom Donna who took alot of pride in this young man as we all did.Gone but never forgotten,We love you Jimmy,Love Aunt Tina,Uncle Joe and Jeanne

Worster Family, Loved Ones & Friends: I am so very sorry about the loss of your most precious loved one. Even tho I don't know the circumstances, I am sure he was a courageous soldier. Words don't seem like enough, but please know that many of us share in your sorrow & want to give honor to this young American Soldier. God bless you & give your strength & peace day by day. sincerely,

Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor James and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thanksgiving, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. James R. Worster, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May James Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and know that he shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Healing Grace and Comfort be with the Worster family.

I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



"I consider that our present sufferings.

are not worth comparing with the glory

that shall be revealed in us."

Romans 8:18



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM