Name: Army Lt. Col. Leon G. James II Age: 46 From: Sackets Harbor, N.Y. Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. Incident: Army Lt. Col. Leon G. James II died Oct. 10 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., of injuries sustained Sep. 26 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Baghdad.
Died:
October
10, 2005 Slain officer loved the outdoors, says family
Associated Press
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. A Fort Drum officer who passed up retirement to continue serving in the Army died Monday of injuries he suffered in an explosion in Iraq, his family said.
The Defense Department said Tuesday that Lt. Col. Leon James II, 46, of Sackets Harbor, died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was injured in a road attack in Baghdad Sept. 26 that claimed the lives of two other soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Casey Howe of Philadelphia, N.Y., and Master Sgt. Tulsa Tuliau of Watertown.
They were assigned to Fort Drums 3rd Battalion, 314th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 78th Division.
James mother-in-law, Ursula Hicks of Fayetteville, N.C., said the men were riding in a Humvee when they swerved to avoid a suspicious vehicle, which then exploded.
Hicks recalled how her son-in-law loved spending time...
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Oct 05, 2006
Thank you! I know the children of Leon and I love them, just finding out that there father is passed away and the aniversery of his death is soon. I know relize the struggles of these families, God Bless!
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Sep 30, 2006
LTC James One year has passed since you left us. I will always remember you. I will always wonder if there was something I could have done different that day in Baghdad to help save your life so you could return home to your family, as I have. You arrived into the Emergency room without a heartbeat and that is where I met you. We worked so hard to save your life. I will always ask myself WHY! WHY! WHY! Time will pass but you will never be forgotten by those that know and love you. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Jan 29, 2006
Leon,
I have never met you but have heard a lot about you. I heard you had a great smile and I know that you are in heaven smiling down at Sylvia, Maria, Rachel & Kathryn. My heart goes out to them. This candle is for you. D
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY reza123456 on Dec 02, 2005
LT. Col Leon James
was my uncle everyone called him buster
i think i can talk for everyone when i say he will still be here in spirit and heart
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Nov 27, 2005
You will not be forgotten. Sylvia, I pray for you and the girls every day. I'm always just a phone call away. Love, Rose
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Nov 21, 2005
Honey the girls and I miss you. But we are doing great. I was just thinking about you and had to write. Love you,
Sylvia and the girls xoxoxoxoxo
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY Anonymous on Nov 21, 2005
You are in my prayers
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY John on Nov 21, 2005
Rest in peace
Prayers & Condolences For: Leon G. James II BY yonot on Nov 12, 2005
God Bless you and your family in this great time of sorrow and thank you for fighting for our country!!!!