Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV Age: 21 From: Cumberland, N.J. Assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Harry R. Swain IV was killed Jan. 31 by enemy action in Babil province, Iraq. Died:
January
31, 2005 N.C.-based Marine killed during second Iraq tour
Associated Press
VINELAND, N.J. — A North Carolina-based Marine due to come home next week on leave from Iraq was killed Monday, his father said.
Lance Cpl. Harry Swain IV, 21, who was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq, last had an online conversation with his father Saturday. Two days later, Vineland Police Sgt. Harry Swain III received an ominous cell phone call from two Marines.
“They said they were standing outside, and I told them I had moved,” he told The Press of Atlantic City for Tuesday’s editions.
Just an hour earlier he had watched a television news story about the Marine deaths.
Swain’s younger son, 19-year-old Jaymes, also is serving in Iraq. The father said he wanted Jaymes to leave the combat zone now that Harry has been killed.
Harry Swain IV grew up with his mother in Millville, while Jaymes Swain spent much of his childhood in...
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Nov 21, 2012
I miss you- your sister.
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY sexygal001 on Jun 06, 2008
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
HARRY IS MY COUSIN AND I LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM VERY MUCH......
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Always in our hearts...our hero, Harry. RIP Cuz June
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Our Deepest Sympathy is with you all. Rest in peace Harry Jeff , Helena and Matthew
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Harry has been on the minds of many for his brave actions.. This summer we plan to visit his memorial garden that his grandmothe, Carolr (my cousin) so lovingly created in his memory. Maybe she will try to squeeze in a couple of plants we'd like to donate in his memory, too.
Harry and his family are thought of more than they will ever know. Our condolences go out to all Harry's family and friends.
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jul 04, 2005
miss you so very much, you were such a sweet grandson. i have made a memorial garden in your memory. i worked in it today and have a candle burning. love, granny and gramps ed and carol camp, nc
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY acidburnny on Jun 23, 2005
My sincerest sympathies to your family...May they find the strength to carry on. I am sure you will be missed
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jun 22, 2005
Son, I Miss You every day. There is not a moment I don't think of you. Sometimes, the tears just roll down my face. I will never forget how you made us smile, and laugh. The last Father & Son thing we did before you left for Iraq, was crabbing. We caught and cooked alot of crabs that day. We talked and laughed, even when you accidently dented my trucks tailgate. Material things don't mean anything. All I wanted is you to come home, and enjoy special moments like that again. You were not only my Son, but my best friend. You gave me advice on life, way beyond your years. I lost a part of my heart that will never mend. I am and always will be the proudest Father in the world to have You and Jay as my Son's. Your Brother always looked up to you, and you are in his heart always. Your Sister Morgan told me that we are still the four Musketeers, and will always be in her heart. I told her that not that many people in life ever know about a hero, not many meet a hero, but you have a hero for a Brother. God bless you, and hold you in his Loving arms. You will always be Daddy's Big Boy even though you grew into a fine young brave man. Love Always and Forever, Your Dad....Harry R. Swain III
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jun 21, 2005
miss you dearly......aunt sue
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY Anonymous on Jun 09, 2005
RIP Lance Cpl Swain.
Very Respectfully, IT2(SW) Showers, Dustin FAIRECONRON ONE, USN Class of 2001, MSHS
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY luiz on Jun 01, 2005
God, just 21 year old! Baby fat still shows on his face. Rest in Peace Harry.
PS: I hope they call back his brother Jaymes.
Prayers & Condolences For: Harry R. Swain IV BY simplehung63 on May 29, 2005
God bless you, Harry, and thank you for your brave and committed service to our country and the world.
May you rest in peace and may God comfort your loved ones in their terrible loss of you so near to your return home.