HM3 James Michael Swink KIA 26 August 2010 Afghanistan
August 30, 2010 by Indy
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HM3 James Michael Swink KIA 26 August 2010 Afghanistan
Corpsman.com mourns the loss of a fellow “DOC Hero” KIA 26 August 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Our Prayers and thoughts go out to his fellow Shipmates, Marines, family, and friends.
Please leave a condolence message in the comments below. Remember family members regularly visit our site and read them.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made on behalf of HM3 James Michael Swink to :
PROJECT R.I.D.E. Inc.
PO Box 159
Elk Grove,Ca 95759
It always makes me sad to see a fellow Corpsman KIA. I was in Helmand Province last year with 1/5. My prayers go out to his family. RIP HM3 Swink.
RIP Michael Swink. You will truly be missed.
Your former neighbors,
The Rhoades Family
Elk Grove, CA
RIP Mike. We grew up together, mowed lawns back in the day just to make a few bucks, and I can say you were one of my best friends. Never thought it would come down to this. Its sad to say, and its sad to hear. RIP man. Much love. Todd Rhoades
Michael,
I'm so proud of you honey! And i'm so happy that i had the pleasure of growing up with you and knowing you in my life. I guess deep down i knew there was the possibility of me writing you on this even though i hoped and prayed it would never come down to this. You really were something great! You touched so many people, including myself. And you would do anything for anyone. Gosh Michael i'm so proud of you, and i'm so sorry i didnt get the opportunity to say goodbye. Rest in Peace. and i will come see you as soon as i can. You will forever be in my heart.
-Lindsey Merrill
Rest easy and Semper Fi, brother. I was a Corpsman with Lima 3/5 in 'Nam.
GYSGT Aaron Smith & HM1 Mandana Smith and family,
Our deepest sympathy to HM3 Swink's family for their loss and our condolences . May God bless you and rest easy mate! Semper Fi!
I went to field med with HM3 and in the brief time i knew him it was easy to realize that he was, is, and always will be an amazing man but an even better doc. Rest easy shipmate you did your job and you did it well.
RIP OUR HERO..WE WILL FOREVER HOLD YOU IN OUR HEARTS..WE LOVE YOU WITH AN UNDYING LOVE.YOU DID OUR NAME WELL AND MADE US SO PROUD ALWAYS.WE WILL MISS YOU FOREVER.THEY TOOK YOUR BODY,THEY CAN NEVER TAKE YOUR HUG,YOUR SMILE,AND YOUR SWEET SMELL..LOVE YOU DOC..MAMA AND POPS
Mike, thank you for your service, you are a TRUE AMERICAN HERO and will live forever in our hearts.
The Sosa-Merino Family
As a 2/9 Marine Mom I cannot tell you how much the presence of our corpsman gives me comfort. There are no words to express how grateful I am for your service, Doc. May you watch over your brothers and family closely from your perch in Heaven. Rip Hero, you deserve to rest now.
Kristin Sousa
MoMarine
R.I.P. “Doc”. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and will remain a Hero in all our hearts.
Prayers to family, shipmates, marines affiliated-friends.
My sincere condolences go out to Mike's family! Mike you are a True Hero!! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers!
Shari Bailey
US Navy Mom
Please accept our deepest sympathies and may God Bless all of Doc's family as they mourn the loss of him, their son and our Hero.
Jackie Dudek
US Navymom
God Bless all of Doc's Family! You are in my thoughts and prayers and Doc will always be a hero
to all of us! “God's Newest Angel has arrived”
“RIP DOC”
Linda Dixon
Proud Navy MOM
God Bless Laura and James. Prayers for your family, Doc's Marines and shipmates.
Our thoughts and prayers to Laura, Jim and family. RIP Mike. You will be surely missed!
Love from one Corpsman Mom (and family) to another Corpsman Mom (and family)
JoAn & Bill Munger and Family
The 2/9 Marines have lost one of their brothers, United States Navy corpsman, HM3 James Michael Swink. Doc will forever be a Hero and his courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are for his family. God bless you Laura. Thank you for raising your son to be a Hero. Please accept our sincere condolences.
2/9 Marine Parents
Kevin and Christie Wright
Thank you Doc for your service. Look upon your mother and father now and watch over them each day of their lives until you are reunited at the Gates of Heaven. God Bless you now and forever.
Elizabeth Brown
Proud US Navy mother or two
Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Look down and on you loved ones and keep them safe and help keep you all the service members safe untill they all come home. Semper Fi.
Paul Moore
Former HM2 (SW)
My heart goes out to the family that has lost a son and to our HM community that has lost a brother. You will be missed, loved and remembered. I didnt have the pleasure of knowing you, but know the trials and hardship that life as a service member can put you through, but I am sure that you served with honor and died with such. God bless you and your family.
Rosemary
My thoughts and prayers are for “DOC” and his loving family and friends. He is a true hero. I only knew him through his Mom's postings, but I could tell he was a wonderful young man. His Mom Laura is my hero for her strength in this difficult time. God Bless you Laura.
Nan
PNM to AO2 Edward
My son is also in 2/9 and my breaks for the family and friends for this brave soul. My sincerest sympathies to his family. Let's all pray for our brave men/women in 2/9. Thank you Doc for your service.
J.Bruner, Marine Mom
Pensacola, FL
May God bless HM3 Swink and bring peace to his loved ones. It always hurts to lose a Doc.
C.W. Leeds HM2 (FMF) 1965-74
Rest in Peace my Corpsman Brother. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to your country, Navy, and Corps. God Bless You and your family. – HMC(SCW/FMF) Kevin Busby
To the Swink Family,
No words in the english language will ever express my condolences. I did not know HM3 but all of us corpsman past and present grieve. He was an excellent HM and for him to be at his assignment and the love the marines gave him, he was talented. HM3, Rest in peace. We have the watch shipmate. At ease.
Laura and James our condolences .Chis is trying to get a hold of you he is so hurt to here about Mike.We all are. Please call if you can.Chris's #753-4525 Our prays are with you.Oh this is Dee and Rob Johnson.
Laura-Jim and family: “Doc” has left a legacy behind with the family and friends.He has left the footprints of love in your hearts that will always be with you. I continue to pray for the family. You have a guardian angel watching over you and he will give you the strength that you need to help get you through this time in your life. You have many friends that are here for you. We love you. If you need anything please ask. Hugs from Irene McClure and the Ga. N4M.
Rest in eternal peace HM3 James Michael Swink your country thanks you for your service, dedication and sacrifices. Your family left behind will continue to be in my prayers. God Bless
RIP Mike! You have made all you family and friends proud! I am thankful to have known you and will never forget all the memories! God Bless.
Brianna
Sincerest condolences to HM3 James Swink's family, especially his Mom and Dad. From a mother of one of James' classmates in FMTB-East, 03-05-2010 in SC, I send my heartfelt gratitude and thanks for your son; for his service to his country, for taking my son under his wings. Thank you HM3 James Swink!
I know my son, Nick Cruz, HN USN is heart-broken. He wrote on James' wall on FB:
“HM3, you were one of the men I looked up to more than most. You were what so many of us younger corpsmen wanted to be. Back in Field Med, you were the most dependable leader I could have asked for in a time where I really needed one. You took care of your guys first and you did it right, and that is an example I will always carry. The world was better because of you. It will continue to be with what you gave us.”
Words are never enough. Pls know we will be praying for you and James. We will never forget.
Thank you so much for your service. We are praying and sending our sincerest condolences to the Swink family. A loss like this is almost unbearable. God Bless.
The Larter Family
2/9 Marine
Sincerest condolences, respect and gratitude for your service Doc.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today, tomorrow and the future.
The Laufer family
Navy
God Bless and Godspeed HM3 “Doc” James Micheal Swink. You have been taken to soon from us! Laura, Jim and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dion Hurd,PNM
FC2 Joshua Austin Hurd
My Sincerest condolences as well. My prayers go out to the family of Mike. My son did his FMTB with Mike. I posted a photo in the forum. I hope it isn't out of bounds to do so. My son was friends with James and while he won't admit it, I could hear it in his voice today that he misses him already.
The Stayer Family
Michigan
Laura, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for Doc's service and ultimate sacrifice.
My deepest sympathies and love got to the Swink family.Laura and Jim you raised a wonderful son and all of us Navy Moms appreciate his service and love for this country. He is a true hero to all of us. We are here for you…..
Not at all 'out of bounds' we appreciate you sharing the photo.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your family has made the ultimate sacrifice.
Bob & Crystal Hofer, PNM N4M
My prayers and my heart goes out to all those who mourn the loss of this hero, HM3 James Michael Swink. I will never forget your great sacrifice and I will honor your memory always. Fair winds and following seas, Sailor. Job Well Done.. Rest In Peace.
Memories of a sensitive, kind boy first come to mind when I think of Mike. And then pride for his selfless choice. A true Man! We are sending our sincere sympathies for the loss of your precious son. Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers,
Jim and Laura,
Linda and I send our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son and our hero! He and countless other young men and women give their life every day in defense of this great country. What a sacrifice it was, the ultimate that any man can give. He did his job selflessly and most definitly with the highest honor. We Salute You Petty Officer James Michael Swink II, HM3 Fleet Marine Doc, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Fair Winds and Following Seas and I hope to see you in the heavens!
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.So so sorry.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.I didn't know HM3 Swink, but as a fellow Corpsman, it doesn't lessen the loss. God Bless…
Jim, Laura and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you… While we did not know James personally he is part of our 2/9 USMC family… Our son Sgt Paul W Dean USMC 2/9 is part of your son’s family in Afghanistan. May god keep and save James for all time… We will never forget
GOD BLESS and SEMPER FI
Patti and John Dean,
Martinsburg WV
Praying for all of the Swink family, friends and Mike's fellow Marines who loved him. God Bless them all.
brother and friend we mourn your loss. you were taking from us too soon but you passed as a hero. may you rest in peace your honor will live forever
To the Swink Family, my heart goes out to you with the loss of your son. It's been almost a year since my family and myself were wearing your shoes. I lost my son HM3 Benjamin Castiglione on Sept 03, 2009. I wish I had words of wisdom or any words that could lessen your greif. Just know it does get better with time. Your heart will still ache and you will miss him daily. If you need anything or just someone to talk to night or day please feel free to call me. 517-402-1123.
God Bless the family during these difficult times.
As a 2/9 Marine Mom – A heartfelt Thank You to Doc Swink and his family for his most honorable service and selfless bravery. He took great care of our Marines. I will never forget and will always honor Petty Officer James Michael “Doc” Swink and The Swink Family. “Greater Love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends” May God Bless You and Be with You.
My prayers go out to swinks family! I was in his FMTB class and also in his platoon. i stood beside him in formation every day. when i heard what had happened my heart ached. i know that i only knew him for two months, but he truley is a brother to me. when your in the military you have your own family, but you also build another one. we take care of eachother and are always there for eachother. i will never forget him. may he rest in peace and GOD BLESS him and his family I am sorry….