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Name: Marine 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey
Age: 24
From: Reno, Nev.
Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.,
Incident: Marine 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey was killed Aug. 21 by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations near Al Karmah, Iraq.


Died: August 21, 2005

Marine killed in Iraq explosion

Associated Press

The 20th Nevadan to die in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan was remembered as a peacemaker who helped rid the world of terrorism.

More than 200 people, including Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., and state Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Nev., honored Marine Corps 2nd Lt. James Cathey, 24, during an emotional funeral Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno.

The Reno native was killed by an explosive device Aug. 21 after only one month in Iraq. His unit was operating and training with Iraqi security forces near Al Karmah and Fallujah.

“James was a young man who was living his dream, serving as a Marine,” the Rev. Tom Czack said. “He was a kind, giving man who was serving his country.

“For those who are peacemakers, they’ll be the children of God. In this time of trial let us stand in faith,” Czack added.

The service began with a procession of Marines who...

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James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Nov 12, 2012
  I read an artical about you and your wife today. It touched my heart. You must of been a great guy as your wife sure seemed to love you. Your family is in my thoughts.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Jun 29, 2012
  Tonight I learned more about this young Marine and his amazing family.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Jan 28, 2012
  My name is Helen white. I'm from Cuba,Missouri U.S.A I read about Lt. James Cathey. I'm so sad about his death. I was cry and cry so much. Especially, I see his wife slept next to his coffin. I feel so bad for her. I just want holding her and said sorry about her lost. I hope you Mrs. Cathey doing fine and the baby. God Bless u and the baby. I will pray for u and your baby. Take care yourself.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Jul 25, 2011
  You are not forgotten! God be with your family. Although life has moved on since you left them the hole that was left in thier hearts will always be there. I am a veterans wife.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on May 13, 2008
  Thank you so much for the greatest sacrifice you have made for all of us in the United States. God Bless you and your dear family
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Jan 26, 2006
  may your life be filled with peace and comfort knowing your loved one (James) is watching over you now.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Dec 07, 2005
  My name is Ute I live in Germany. I have read the report in a german newspaper and have seen the pictures when his wife slept one more time near him. These were so sad pictures and I have cried very much. I hope that the baby boy was born healthy. And I am sure that his Daddy looks in heaven at him and is proud
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Oct 10, 2005
  Please know that words can not express how I feel for you loss. I pray for you and your son often. May James live on through you and your son
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
James J. Cathey
BY Anonymous on Oct 02, 2005
  You Devil Dog. Semper Fi!!! Cause were the baddest mother fuckers on this earth!!! I remeber cheering over jaeger bombs to that with you. I love you and i will help raise my nephew just like i know you would. I love you so much Jim. If the Army and the Navy ever look on heavens scenes, they will find the streets are gaurded by united states MARINES. I know you are you looking over us all and kicking ass wherevef you are.

Peace Brah

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James J. Cathey
BY elbot on Sep 16, 2005
  Bro you lived dangerously, took the perils and gained all our respects. May your memory live on.


Deepest Sympathies to all the family.
 
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James J. Cathey
BY DONNYDO on Sep 14, 2005
  Bless you for all you've done for us.


I also send prayers to give your family and friends the strength to carry on until you meet again.
 


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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.

Luke J Mercardante

I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget

James C Matteson

He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.

Rickey E. Jones

I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

Miss You Love You

Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

sgt rawl retired

Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

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Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

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