James C. -Akin-Obituary

Sgt. James C. Akin

Albuquerque

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James C. Akin had dreams of one day making the Oval Office his own. "When you met James Akin he would say, ''Hi, My name is James, I''m going to one day be president of the United States,''" said Victor Raigoza, a friend. "This is an individual that is so gregarious and so charming, and intelligent, that indeed one day he may have been president of the United States." Akin, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M., was killed June 3 by an explosive in Thania. He was a 2001 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Lewis. Raigoza said Akin''s character is showcased in a letter he wrote: "Live life to serve, because you can. Dissent, because you can. Enjoy freedom, because you can." He loved listening to Kenny Chesney, Aerosmith, Audioslave, Eminem and 50 Cent. He thought "Forrest Gump" was the greatest movie of all time and liked anything with Tom Hanks or Julia Roberts in it. "I think the people of New Mexico and the people of the United States have lost a great potential leader," Raigoza said. "He was willing to put his actions where his mouth was." He is survived by his wife, Syreeta.

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To the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Akin:
It has truly been my honor to sign James' guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that James will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

"All gave some, but some gave all". to the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Akin, please accept my condolences.
sinceraly, Jorge Portillo
La Academia De Esperanza Charter School

To the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Akin:
Always remembering James. "Some gave all."

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

I am so sorry for your loss. May PRESIDENT JAMES C. AKIN rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is.My thoughts and prayers are with PRESIDENT JAMES and your family. I Thank You JAMES on this 4th of July.~GOD bless~ Freedom is not Free~

To the family and friends of Sgt. James C. Akin:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

It's not fair to have to lose a loved one in death, especially at such a young age. The desire to live in peaceful conditions is shared among us all. That's why we can hold on to the hope expressed in God's word at Isaiah 46:9, "He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth..."

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.