thinking about you  / Ginger Harris (sister)

I'm thinking about you James. Every time I visit your site and look at your pictures it feels like it was just yesterday that you left us. Ohh i miss you..

You would be so proud of the family James, everyone is moving to California for new opportunities and a fresh start, something we have always dreamed of! I know if you were here, you would be glowing at the thought of it :) For now I am staying here and waiting on the Lord to show me where and what He has for the kids and I(they are getting very big btw!) God is so faithful and He will either open doors or close them. I pray for our family and their big move, and for God's blessing on Tyler, Maddison, Lillian and myself!

I miss you,

 

Love Ginger

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hi / Angela Mason (no relation )
I've sat here and read each tribute to James.  What a beautiful life!  A young man living his life for the Lord.  I only wish that I could be half the person that this man was.  It really caught my attention when I saw that he died on my birthday.  I said to myself that good things really do happen on that day.  He got a brand new birthday.  Please don't look at this as a sad day.  Rejoice and know that his work down here is done!  And from the look of things, it continues even after life!  He's in heaven with my wonderful dad whom I look forward to seeing again.  It gives me great joy to know that I will see him again.  I want to thank Jesus for all that He did for me and for giving me the opportunity to live with my dad again forever more.  I miss him so much.  I pray that I have been as much as an inspiration to my family as James is to his family.  My prayer for this family is that God will keep you all strong and know that our loved-ones never leave us as long as we keep them alive!  My dad died 4/18/01 and yet he still lives.  My love to you all. Close

Song / Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRoDVxuFFRs&mode=related&search=george%20younce%20glen%20payne%20gaithers%20christian%20religious%20gospel%20god%20jesus%20spiritual This reminded me so much of James. I still miss him after 3 years. He was a wonderful and amazing person! Close

sorry to hear about your son  / Heidi Brady (none)
hi im sorry to hear about your loss. i know how you feel, i had friends die form overdose getting shot in the head 4 times but i know that where ever they are they are watching over you, and i know that your james is watchin over his friends and family god bless u and your in my preyers

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This one's for you, I love you James  / Chase Harris (Brother)
James,

I miss you more than I could ever express in words. The time we spent together ment so much to me. Oh how I loved hanging out with you. You were the greatest inspiration to me, from your attidude about life, family and God, to your work ethic in school, work and working out. You were my role model ever since I can remember. I have started competing in triathlons this year and this Sunday I will be doing my first olympic Tri ever. This one is for you. I only wish that i could have started doing these races when you started, rather than a year and a half later. I can't wait for the day that I die and will be reunited with you, But most of all to be in the presence of the Lord. Our minds can't comprehend even the smallest fraction or percent of what you are experiencing right now. To be surrounded by love and joy and in praise of our dear Lord constantly. Now that Laura is with the Lord as well as you my perspective and the way i think about the end of my life has changed. I have that much more to look forward to and anticipate. Just being in the Lords presence is of course enough for me, but now that my best friend and brother is gone too just makes it that much more anticipated. You know how much I loved you while you were here with us and I love you that much more now. It is well with my soul James, that all you need to know,
I love you,
Love your brother,
Chase Close

Thinking about you..  / Charlene Harris (Sister)
James...
These past few weeks I have had many dreams about you and I. You are always so happy and fun to hang out with. You are the life of the party..
James one memory that will always stick out is when you came to see me last at Abuelos one night in Sept of '04.. you didnt eat any dinner because you were always broke and couldnt afford to! :) You were with your buddies and at the end of the night i opened the check presenter and found five dollars from you inside.. you gave it to me.. you could have eaten but no.. you decided to give me money .. it made me cry that night  - the sweetest thing ever. Because i knew that you were hungry but wanted to leave me something.. even though it wasnt much, but it was everything to me. Before you left i gave you a giant hug and i felt like the luckiest sister ever.  You made me whole night James. And in fact the morning you passed away i was at Wal Mart. I was buying a card for you. I still have it in my room. I wanted to give it you when you go back from picking up your truck. Just a small simple card to that said i love you and i am here for you, and i put a 20 dollar bill inside and stuck it in between the seat in my car..  not too long after that Dad called me to get home asap. I never imagined i would be sitting here writing this.,,i never did...

James you have to be coolest person i have ever met. The most humble and caring brother too.. I can not tell you how much you meant to me and all us. But i dont have to, bc you already knew that.  I love you and laura both so very much.. as i wipe my tears away i smile..bc i know i will see you again one day.  ... i miss you baby bro

june 28, 2006. 7:59pm
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I can't wait to see you!  / Ginny Terrell (Family grown up together )
I remember the last time i saw you. You gave me the biggest huge i think i have ever had. I remember James saying "BEAR HUG" if i know that was the last time to see James i would have held on longer. Ever time i saw him he had a huge smile on his face. You could see Gods love through him it was truely amazing. Every time i think about you, Laura and danny it kills me. But, God is so amazing though he is bigger then are sufferings. He will take care of our familys and strengthen us.How awesome is are God to have save us when we don't deserve it. Its incridible to know his love. It brings me peace in my heart to know your in heaven. James i miss you and i can't wait to give you a HUGE BEAR HUG! Love you,

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Marshall's Birthday  / Ginger (sister)
Yesterday we celebrated Marshall's 16th Birthday, and you were missed very much. Family gatherings will never be the same without you and Laura, but we will continue on, being brought even closer together throught the trials of the past year and a half.  I know how imporatant all of us were to you, and how much you loved for the family to be together. This is why it is so important for us to continue the tradtions and bonds that are so unique to our family.  We will always celbrate in your memory and never stop missing you. I love you James Harris, take good care of Laura! Close

It's been a long time...  / Elizabeth Johnson (friend)
James, I just talked to Chase tonight on the phone and he told me about this site. All this time I never even knew it was here. I just started looking through all the pictures and the video clip of you climbing that wall and the tears just started to fall. I miss you so much buddy. I still have those pictures you sent me of yourself that night we were talkin' on the phone. They make me smile everytime I see them and think of the awesome time we had in Peru and the many phone conversations we had. I'll never forget those...especially that one message you left me on my phone saying that you were thinkin' bout me and praying for me. I was having a really rough day at school when I got that and just hearing you say that made my worries melt away. I can't wait 'til that day when i'll see you again in heaven. I'll love ya forever buddy. Close

how i miss you!  / Ali Terrell (close family friend )
james,

i have missed you so much lately. I still cant believe that you and Danny and Laura are gone and all together! i bet you guys are having so much fun right now. But to tell you the truth, i still want you guys here!!! i'm to selfish, i want you guys here so bad. But i have to continue to tell myself that you are in such a great place in heaven with our dear Lord and i cant wait to be with you!! The last memory i have of you was rock climbing with everyone and you climbed just about every hard wall there was while i was doing the easy ones, still not being able to get up half of them. I just cant believe you're not here anymore James! I miss you so much and love you!! Close

Jimmy g  / Jeff Hollingsworth (friend)
Oh Jimmy G it is still hard for me to realize you are gone. This is my first time to express how i feel but not the first time i have thought of this moment. It is often said of a man that you wont know what people think until there gone. I am sure James as you can see from heaven what has been written about you.From the first time we met i knew of reall character and kindness. God had a call on your life even if we thought it was way to short for our liking. I know that all us of would love for God to give us his plan first before all these crazy things happen to  us. But in his own special way he has shown us and built us in the image he sees fit.You and Cole and I had many good times and we will see you again. I miss you and am looking forward to our reunion. So for now you and Laura enjoy paradise and we will all see you soon. Jeff Close

March 1, 2006  / Charlene Harris (Older Sister )
JAMES I am reminded of you by little things everyday and my heart is sad, but i know you are rejoicing in heaven with danny.. you are greatly missed. you have made such an impact on so many people's lives james, its amazing. truly amazing.. i love you so so soo much.. Close

Merry Christmas James  / Laura Harris (Big sister )

James, if you could read this I would just want you to know how deeply missed you are. I didn't put on any eye make-up today because I know that once I get to mom and dad's house to have Christmas dinner, tears will silently be shed; including mine own. I love you James. I never knew just how much you could hurt inside from loosing someone you love. It is amazing how it takes only a minute to get to know someone, an hour to appreciate them, a day to start to love them, and then an eternity to try and forget them. - Not to say that I am trying to forget you James, but how hard it is to let you go. How hard it is to put my faith in our dear Lord that He is taking good care of you. It is unimaginably difficult at times. Merry Christmas my dear brother. I love you more than you will ever know....   Laura

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Dear James,  / Laura Harris (Oldest Sister )
I had a dream about you a couple of nights ago but it was very sad. When I woke up and realized what I had dreamed I began to cry. In my dream, I dug out the dirt that covered your casket. Then I removed the lid and there you were James, resting as if you were just asleep. There were no bruises, no bleeding, just you sleeping. I distinctly remember that you were wearing a black button down shirt, khaki pants, a black belt and black dress shoes to match. You seemed to alive; just sleeping. I wanted so desperately to wake you up and hold on to you but I never was able to touch you. - Only see you. Why do we dream things like this? I rejoice in knowing that without a doubt in my mind that you are ever so happy with our Lord and Saviour. I cannot imagine what it will be like to be in the presence of the Lord. I look foward to running with you in Heaven James. I bet that we can run without having to wear any expensive nike running shoes and that we can run miles upon miles without ever hurting or getting tired. - I know that I'm in Heaven if that is what is happening. I love you James Harris. We will never stop thinking about you and what you mean to your family and friends. May the Lord be with us all.... Close

Tears are heavy right now James...  / Laura Harris (Oldest Sister )
Dear James, I started working in the E.R. yesterday and I cried off and on as I thought of you. It is so hard to work in a hospital and hear the care-flight helicopters constantly hovering over the hospital landing pad. It is so hard to try and memorize EKG lead strips and see the flat line. It is so very hard to know that I am about to see people young and old alike die right in front of me on a constant basis. I keep asking myself why am I doing this? James, you know why. I know that no matter what, you would want me to finish my goal of becoming a CRNA. You know that I will eventually have to spend two years in the ICU just to get into that program. I know I will see many more James' when I go to the ICU. I beg God to give me the strength for today and faith for tomorrow. I love you so much James. I think about you constantly. I want to make you proud of me just as you were when I walked across the stage during RN graduation. The letter you wrote me the day I was graduating means more to me than any other material possession I have. It's priceless. I thank you for your kind words and how much you looked up to me. Now I'm looking up at you James. I will try my best to live each day by the last words you ever said to me. "God blesses those who bless others." Rest in peace my sweet brother. The entire family misses you in a way we cannot even describe, yet God gives each one of us the peace to keep us going. I love you, I love you, I love you!!!

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James Is Everywhere  / Melissa Smith (grieving Mom) (none)

I'm Everywhere

Please don't mourn for me I'm still here,
though you don't see I'm right by your
side each night and day
And within your heart I long to stay
My body is gone but I'm always near
I'm everything you feel, see or hear
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
As long as you keep me alive in your heart
I'll never wander out of your sight
I'm the brightest star on a summer night
I'll never be beyond your reach
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond
The clear cool water in a quiet pond
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in spring
The first warm raindrop that April will bring
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine
When you start thinking there's no one to love you
You can talk to me through the Lord above you
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees
And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face
Just look for me, I'm everyplace...

May God Bless You!!

http://blakemoore.memory-of.com

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One Year...  / Ginger Crone (sister)
October 3rd 2005 marked the one year anniversary of James' death. One year with a family left without a brother and son, one year of tears, one year of only the memory of his smile, one year of visiting his graveside, one year of reflection, one year with leftovers after Sunday lunch (Chase is getting better with helping out in this area ;) ) One year of his laugh still ringing fresh in my ears, one year of missing his laugh almost more than anything, One year of adventures just a little less adventuress, one year with a new born neice who never got to meet her uncle, one year of trials only to feel magnified without him with us, one year of faith tested to it's very limits, one year of God's grace meaning more than it ever has.

One year of James' new life in hevan with our Lord and Savior, and one reason to celebrate. God can do amazing things in one year..... Close

God Bless James.  / Sara (Visitor)
A few weeks I discovered this website, and James' was one of the first peole I came upon. And out of all the pages I came across the past weeks, his is the one that shines in my mind the most. I never met James, yet there is something about him that touched me. Something that made me feel like I knew him or could relate to him. I sat here crying, thinking, how could God take somebody who seemed so nice and of such good character? After seeing James' page, I thought about God and religion alot more. I am sure there is a reason why I found James' page, and why I think of it so much..Im not sure what that is but I just want to say that he has touched me and God Bless him! Close

We miss you!!  / Diane Peagler (none)
Hey James, We miss you lots. Please keep watch over everyone and their families and your family. It still hurts them and everyone each day that you are gone. We have tried everything to get you back and nothin has worked. Well we all miss you and love you. Diane Close