James was my best friend, my hero, and my son.   We have taught each other so much thru the years growing up together.  James always tried to protect me growing up.  I always knew he would turn out to be a hero.  He was a great young man and I thank God that He gave him to me in the time that I had with him.  Thank you all for all the wonderful things you have done in remembrance of my son.    I love you James.  You have fallen but not forgotten.  I love you BUB!                       - MOM    Semper Fi

	James it has been a year but only feels like yesterday ithink of you everyday i miss you so your brother is now 16 he had a better b-day then last he misses you so much he got a very nice truck for his b-day thanks to his big brother thank you james for all that you have gave to your family and are freedom we will meet again miss you so                      -- love mom

	Happy Birthday James we miss you so very much everyday we think of you it is so hard to go on with out you Love you so much Forever in our hearts Mom Jan 12 1986

	I've learned that time doesn't heal all things... what time does... is, it... gives you the ability to learn to live with the pain. It becomes a part of you. The missing him... loving him... and the pain of losing him... is the same as day one. I've just learned to live with it. Talking about him... remembering the good times... the crazy times... is good... and needed. He was everything in life I wanted to be. The knowledge... that some day God willing... I'll see him again... gives me a small measure of peace. James I Will Never Forget You...   Mom  March 13, 2008

	James was my very best friend and the love of my life.    These times have been so hard for all of us.  It is so hard to face that he is gone.  We received a memory card the other day from Iraq with pictures of James and some of his friends.  That was so hard to get.  Thank you all for all of your love and support.    I love you James always and forever!                       - Jamie

	James...In a few days it will have been a year since we last saw each other. I know that you are watching over me everyday. I feel you with me always. I think of you everyday. I love you with all my heart and soul. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for fighting for our country. I know that we will see each other again one day...Rest in Peace.                       -- Love Jamie

	James man so much to say..but one thing i know to say is that i love you and miss you..well james was outgoing and he made everyone laugh.. But he went through so much.. I know this. Our life have change from this .. It makes me think more of what could happen to dillen.. And mom and my family.. Me and james talk 2 weeks before he had passed.. Mom talked to him for 20 mins.. And woke dillen up so james talked to him about fishing, how have you been doing, are you good and stuff... Then my turn i got on the phone sooo sleepy..And i was like hello.. i heard his voice it made my eyes water..and he was like how have you been doing .. I say good. he was like you better be.. i go i am.. he goes i'm going to get your ass when i get home, i laughed, he goes you think i'm playing ... and i go no.. then we said our byes and give the phone back to mom... god i'm going to miss him bodyslaming me and farting on my head..hehehehe.. and blowing darts at me but hehe that hurt. but what hurts the most is him not walking though the house .. and he would hit his toe or something and would yell ohhhhh and jump up and down...I wanted my brother to grow old so when i need him we could talk and i wanted him to have kids which he really wanted... Bubba I miss you and i love you and i am taking care of mom.   i know you want that.  you always take care of her..and james I looked up to you and still do. you died for us and one day we will come back together in peace...                       -- Carma (James' sister)

I first met James when he moved to Owensville in the third grade. At first me and him were kind of rivals because we both liked the same girls all the time. By 5th grade we started hanging out a lot more because of sports. In middle school he was my right hand man. We had every class together so we became very close. We had so much fun being class clowns and acting so perverted, haha Brown was so nasty. We were always getting in trouble at Owensville but we didn't care because we had fun. Once we got to High School we both hung out with different crowds. We still bonded through freshman wrestling and 4 years of football. Plus our lockers were right next to each other almost every year. He was crazy as hell and you couldn't help but admire him. Anybody that ever met Brown was greatly impacted by the presence he carried with him. He was the one who got me interested in boxing. Our senior year I started driving to Evansville with him two or three times a week to box. Not once did I find the courage to box him. He was an animal in the ring. Once the bell rang he was coming at you with punch after punch. I looked up to James a lot. He is the most courageous, mean, tough, and intimidating man that I have ever known. Any time you hear a story about Brown, it is most likely the craziest thing you've ever heard. Like when he beat the hell out of his Nissan car after he body slammed two or three people at a party. James Brown is a true hero. He has my respect, honor, pride, and love. I am very honored and proud to have known him so well. Thank you for serving our country. I miss you so much Brown. You will forever be in my heart and on my mind. Much love Brown!                     -- Jason Boyle, Owensville

James and I knew each other since our first day in the marine corps.  He will always be one of my best friends.  love you brown                       -- LCpl Jude C. Hays, Louisville   Chris Hays is now serving his second tour in Iraq, near Al Qaim.

Today is the birthday of our great corps. The corps isn't great because someone said it was. Our corps is great because of the immortal fraternity formed by the Marines who lived, fought, and bled for not only their country but their fellow Marines. I never knew LCPL Brown but I know who is. He is a United States Marine and a member of our eternal brotherhood that will never forget him. "...So be it until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace." Rest in peace brother.                      -- John Newman

I miss and love you James. You will always be in my heart.                       -- Caleb Pfohl, Ft. Branch, IN

We miss you James   you will never be forgotten.                       -- Jordan Laswell

James is my cousin and we grew up together. When I was younger I always looked up to him. He was always a leader and he didn't seem to be afraid of anything. I still remember the time he took me frog gigging. I guess he liked to teach people new things. I remember one thing he taught me from the frog gigging trip, It was "Don't stab your feet with the Gig". Now that I think back on that I just laugh but he was serious at the time. Another thing I learned from James is to put other people before yourself. James grew into a strong man and he will always be a hero in my heart.                       -- Brittany Dart

we all loved james and he will never be forgotten                       -- Cpl. Jeremiah F. Roberts

James was a very brave guy, who i looked up to. He will always be remembered as a local hero.                       -- Nick Lindauer

To the Family of Lance Cpl. James E. Brown: I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time. My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need. We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.                     -- Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams                        KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq                        Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA   (reprinted with premission of Mr. and Mrs. Adams)

brown was an awesome person.  i feel privileged to have met him.  i'm sorry that i couldnt do more.                       -- "Doc" Hall

To the Family of LCpl James E Brown ~ We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9~3~2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who are experiencing your loss and pain. May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice.  My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you. James ~ My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten. We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and ALL THOSE MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a Marine. We are proud of all of you. Once a Marine, Always a Marine! Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!                     -- Proud Marine Parents of                          an American Hero,                         LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez                         KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq   (reprinted with permission of Mr. and Mrs. Perez)

Once I saw this website and began to read it tears just filled my eyes. This was beautiful.                       -- Tiffany Arnett

For everyone that didn't get the opportunity to know James, you missed out.  A man like James only comes around once in a lifetime.  I am glad to have known James and have him fight by my side.  I am most proud to have called James Brown my brother in arms.                       -- Cpl. Barry A. Mullen                        Team Leader, India Company

I'm James' cousin and I grew up with James once we hit a certain age we grew up and grew apart god I wish that wasnt so...I miss James so much and I wish people would realize you have to spend time with your family cause you never no when its going to be there time or even yours. I havent seen James in many years but that will never change my love for him. James will always be our hero. I love you forever James Eric Brown.                       -- Kristina Doty

i love you james, all your brothers do. we will never forget you. when im an old man with my own family, i will remeber you james, because you gave your life for me, so that i could live. thank you joanne for giving his marine brothers the privelage to know james and the honor to serve with him and fight shoulder to shoulder to him. if anyone ever needs anything or wants to talk to someone who was with him, please dont hesitate to call me at 401 258 1605 or email at afhannah02@yahoo.com. thank you james and i know you are protecting us from heaven now.                       -- Adam Hannah

The first time I meet James brown he was all of 8 months old he was a very cute baby with curly hair and fat cheeks and a wonderful smile. You could tell then he already had a zest for life. I started dating Joanne and soon fell in love with both her and James. And over the course of the next 11 years I had the blessing of being part of his life I would like to share just a few stories about James. James always had a little mean streak I had his playpen up against my bed and he was sleeping like a little angel so I thought I would take a little nap to I was awakened by a sharp pain in my forehead. James had clubbed me with his glass bottle boy did it smart. When we moved over on Florida Street I meet my friend jay we where sitting outside drinking a fifth of jack we had placed it on the ground we turned are backs for just a second and three year old James took a big swallow he grunted and ran around in circles I think he got drunk. As James got a little older his interest turned to movies he would make me watch his two favorites little monsters and the lost boys over and over. He also liked to play putt putt golf go to the batting cages and fish in the little pond by my house. James turned out to be a great man a great marine and a true American hero thank you James for the sacrifice you gave for all the American people and me as well. I will always love you and have a place in my heart for you.                       -- Craig Dart

I miss you man. Everyday I reminisce on the great times we had growing up. Man we were something else. It was so easy to make you laugh while you were reading aloud in class. Just about as easy as it was to get you mad. Congratulations on achieving so many goals in your life. You are a true hero.   I love you Jody, stay strong.                       -- Jason Boyle, Owensville, IN

I never personally knew James but I almost felt like I did. I followed his boxing career online while I was serving in the Military in Asia. When I got out and was back home in Illinois my interest in boxing grew and grew. I read of his dominance, his strength and his heart in the ring and for that, I envied him. I will not forget the day I saw the article while I was on break at work that James was killed. Sick...I wept for him..I wept for his family. James lived with honor and died with honor and because of that...his name is immortal. To his family..I pray for you..and that you find that light out of this sadness as he is in peace now and no longer has any worries. God bless you all....God bless you James.                       -- Randy Swain

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!  James we love and miss you dearly. We know you had a mission here on earth that you are now fulfulling in heaven, to make every thing better for others. You will never be forgotten. We wanted to wish you a happy birthday. Love Mark, Misty and kids!  See ya soon.                       -- Misty Arnett

I want to thank James for his great efforts and achievements. He was a wonderful person. My uncle is now coming home safely from Afganistan. I wish James could be doing the same. We will all miss you so much.                       -- Jessica Johnson

I am Chris Hays aunt who is also in Iraq, and served with James. His is a great loss, and know that he is not forgotten.                       -- Carol Davis

Love you, and Miss you James Eric                       -- Skye Jordan

James, your light will always burn bright in all of us that had the pleasure of serving along side of you. You are and always will be remembered in our hearts forever, I know heaven is safe with you up there. Semper Fi Bud                       -- Cpl. Justin D. Kerner, India Co. 3/2

All I can say is that I wish I had the time to get to know you better. You’ll be missed James, I will see you again.                       -- Jordan McNeely

To The Family of James, May God bless you and give you peace during this time of grief over the loss of your son. His sacrifice and ours will never be forgotten. "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."   My son laid his life down as well the same day and province. They must have been together. Luke Holler, Mike Lasky, Jason Whitehouse gave their lives along with James so we can be safe. We will NEVER forget them and the countless others who are serving so we and others can live free.   God, keep our soldiers safe!                     -- Ruth Holler                        Gold Star Mom of                        LCPL Luke B. Holler                         Bulverde, TX   (reprinted with permission of Mrs. Holler)

Proud to have known Lance CPL James Brown.                       -- Shayna Boyle

Hey man,       We all miss you:( But your my hero, even though I'm bigger.  I didn't hang out with you a lot but those few times at Kenny's.  He uswe to always tell me that I might be bigger but he could still kick my butt.  But i always said I was bigger.  he promised me that when he got home for good he was going to teach me how to box. Another good time was when he first got his tattoo he came out to my house, I didn't believe that it was real and he told me it came out of a cracker jack box, and young me i believed him, until about a month later when he and Pete came out and I figured it out, and from then on he gave me crap about it.  This year during hunting season i feel that it was him that let me get my first buck, because the year i worked with him at Kenny's I got a button buck he never let me forget that I killed Bambi. and he told me he would teach me how to hunt one day.  All I have to say is that your my hero man and I'll never forget what you did.  SEMPER FI                   -- Heath, Poseyville Indiana

There is not a day that goes by that James is not mentioned or felt in our hearts at our home. I can still see James sitting on our couch before he left for Iraq. Our son Jason was talking to me on the phone from ISU and James walked in the phone got turned over to James and the joy he got from just talking about the Marines and what he had going on was contagious. James had a true passion to be the best he could be for our Country. We are proud of James for all he was and all he stood for. Always in our hearts, you are greatly missed. Love, Lana                       -- Lana Boyle (Owensville, IN)

Jamesy, you are and always will be in my heart, and i'm so proud and thankful for what you done for us! And not one day goes by that I don't think about you and how you used to give me such a hard time. I know any time I leave Savannah anywhere I don't have to worry because your watching over her. James I love you dearly and I will see you again some day. Love your little woman!!                       --Sandy Miller

God Bless you and your family.  James is a hero!                      -- Rusty Rhoads

I did not have the privilege to know James but I mourn his loss. Thank God for young men like him. He is what is good and right with America.                       -- Mary

James was a true friend to me from the first day I meet him. He was one friend that was on my back for anything. I am dedicating my service for you James, because I was wanting to join out of high school with you. Thanks for being a great friend to me and you will always remain in my heart. Semper Fi                     -- Jeff Klump   Jeff graduated from Marine basic training at Parris Island on October 19, 2007, and will graduate from tank school at Ft. Knox in March, 2008.

i really like this page that you made my husband is going into the army soon.                      -- Jessica

Loved you then and love you now! Miss your charm and all your jokes. You will never be forgotten.                       -- Deonna & Tim Hoffman

I'M GRATEFUL OUR COUNTRY HAS SUCH BRAVE AND HONORABLE PEOPLE WILLING TO SERVE, HIS FAMILY SHOULD BE SO VERY PROUD                       -- Dan Price

James, Tomorrow it will be a year since you've been gone. I miss you so much buddy. I know that I am not alone on this one either. I swear I just can't stop thinkin' about all the good times we had. You always knew how to make me laugh, smile, you name it you could always bring me out of a bad mood. I know you are up there lookin down on all of us and that you are in a better place, but I just wish you were still here you are missed so much everyday by so many of us and I just still can't believe that you are gone. You were one of the greatest guys that I have ever known and met, we have shared so many amazing memories that it seems as if a lot of things remind me of you. My prayers and thoughts go out to all your family and jamie. They are all amazing people. I love you buddy. ~Kiesel                       - Andrea Kiesel

Last night, just before 2:30 am, I was talking to a Marine buddy of yours, Barry Mullen ... the one you called "Beast."  He was heading for mass this morning in your memory.  Shortly after we talked, 2:30 am came, one year to the moment since that shot ripped through all of our lives.  I have been writing a book about you, buddy.  I've interviewed 51 people now including your family, friends, teammates, neighbors, Marine buddies and others ... and the third draft is now done - all 300 pages of it.  The photo permissions have been obtained.   It's just a matter of fact-checking before I head to a publisher with it.  This is a book to say that you are missed very badly by a lot of people, as much today as one year ago, and I want the world to know why.                       -- Your friend always,                                     Chuck Allen

So I asked Coach the other day, "Do you still think about James?" "Only everyday." "Yeah, me too." There are a lot of people who were affected, for the better, by James' life. I'm one. Godspeed.                       -- Marvin Susott     Mr. Susott is an assistant football coach at Gibson Southern High School and coached James during his playing years.

today i've held my infant. he's going to turn a year old old on the 28th. thank you for giving him the chance to grow up in a free society. i love you and miss you.                       -- Dylan

IT IS THE SOLDIER- It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, Who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves under the flag & whose coffin is draped by the flag who allows the protester to burn the flag. James: We met momentarily when you were home, but only a few words in passing. I was proud to see a fellow vet in uniform. It is not something you see a lot. Thank you for your sacrifice brother, WE SALUTE YOU!                       -- Brandon Hopster USN-Operation Desert Storm 94'-99'

Awesome Page, really. I think about James every single day. Once in a while I take a look at the photos. But sitting in my room tonight, and looking at a face,that I havent seen in a while really saddens me. I hope the book is going well Chuck                       -- Barry Mullen

Never had the honor of meeting L/CPL Brown it saddens me. He is the best of America. Semper Fi                       -- Dusty Rhodes

	I will never forget the memories that I have had with James.  James was more than just my brother he was a best friend, and he always will be. I will never forget fishing everyday and doing stupid stuff and laughing about it.  James was what the whole Marine Core stood for bravery, courage, and endurance.  But he stood for much more he was a heck of a guy he would put others needs before his own. I couldn't be prouder of what he has accomplished though.  He has impacted my life and made me a better person.  I will miss him very much                  -- Proud brother of LCPL James E. Brown,                   Dillen A. Friend

To my baby cousin, Fallen but not forgotten. I will miss you. Im glad that i got to grow up with you. Im glad that you were a part of my life.  I always hold your memories tight. Im so proud of you.  You will never be forgotten you will always be in my heart and memories. "I never got to meet you but you sound like you were a very strong man."  We love you and will always remember you and all the other heros like you. "Semper Fi"  Love,                        -- your cousins,                        Brian, Latisha, Little Brian, Bionca,                        and Devon Keith.

I first met James when I gave him a ride to the boxing club in January 2003, and marveled at his toughness at practices.  I tried to videotape him at a Pike Central football game in 2004, but that didn't work.  James was playing right defensive end and Pike Central never ran a single play to his side the entire half-game.  (The lights went out at haftime and the game never resumed, Gibson ahead 50-0.)   I drove James and Joey Hammond to their first-ever bouts at the Golden Gloves in 2003.  For 15 seconds, James and his muscular opponent fought evenly, but then his opponent bloodied James' nose and, wow, what a mistake that was. James pursued him like a wrecking ball after a hundred year-old hotel, pounding him into the mat -- twice.  It was over in 51 seconds.  Actually, I'm probably only person who ever called him a wimp and lived to tell about it ... but I had a smile on my face when I said it and he had just won the Golden Gloves, so he only gave me a token hit.     But beneath the toughness was a soft side too ... a side that loved his mom, his deceased dad, his brother and sister, his beloved Jamie, his friends, his teammates and his country.