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Connie, It wasnt until I ran into you at Subway a couple of weeks ago then saw an article in the Daily news that I put all of the pieces together. I am so completely sorry for your loss. I hope as time has passed you have begun to heal. God Bless. Sarah

I worked with Jim and Patrice at Kingston High School in 1974-75. I'm very, very sorry to hear of your loss. Please remember that we are proud and grateful for the great sacrifice your family has given us.

Connie and family- My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of loss! May God bless you with strength, courage, and peace to get you through this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.....LOVE ALWAYS, Jackie

Dear Connie, My thoughts and prayers are with you,your children and your entire family. I can't find words sincere enough to express how very sorry I am for your loss. I didn't know your husband, I do know you and some of your sisters along with Rodney and Janet and I just had to let you know this very sad time is being shared with our family and we have you in our prayers. Again, my deepest sympathy to you. God Bless. Sincerely, Missy (Dierkens) Spade and Family

Connie and Family- When I heard of your loss, my heart sank. Although Jim was only an acquaintance of mine, I know of many people who truly respected him. I know there are no words that I can say to make this experience less difficult for you, but I am sincerely very sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that your amazing family, faith in God, and support of everyone around you will help you get through this tragic time. You're in my thoughts and prayers- Betsy Miller

your husband was a hero and he fought for me and my family well and meny other may god be with you and your family

Connie and the rest of the Priestap family... I knew Jim when I was the President of the NMU Rugby Club of which he was also a strong and loyal member...as well as a great player. He was as good a friend as he was an athlete and a leader, which is really saying something. All of the NMU Rugby alumni are saddened by your loss and we express our sincere condolences. I think you will be hearing from some of them directly so I will end with this personal note...I will miss Jim and I will always remember him as a great friend and a hero.

Connie and the Priestap family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's death. A great man was taken from us far to soon. I think back to all the nights carpooling to work with Jim in Sarasota and how much fun he was to be around. I can't remember ever seeing him in a bad mood. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your tears now are tears of sadness and pain but when you are reunited with Jim one day they will be tears of joy. Rest easy Jim you earned it. Jim Shields

I am so sorry to hear of the tragedy that your family is having to experience. I also want to extend my thanks for your husband's sacrifice for our country. Please know that you and your family will forever be in our prayers and thoughts. May God Bless you all!!!

Connie and family, you do not know me, however, I worked with Jim at the Sarasota Sheriff's Office. I am so sorry to hear about you and your family's loss! Jim was a great man and an inspiration to be around. although I have never met you, I have heard alot about you through Jim, I do know Jim was extremely proud of his family and shared that with his friends and co-workers. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong knowing Jim is in a better place. Sincerely, John Kranz

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H.R.1424 - To name the front circle drive in front of the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as "Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive".

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SECTION 1. NAME OF FRONT CIRCLE DRIVE IN FRONT OF OSCAR G. JOHNSON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY, IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN.

The front circle drive in front of the main entrance of the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, after shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the ‘Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive’. Any reference to such road in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Lance Cpl. Brent E. Beeler



Hometown: Jackson, Michigan, U.S.

Age: 22 years old

Died: December 7, 2006 in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Unit: Marine Reserves, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Lansing, Mich.

Incident: Killed while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province.

High school football teammates of Brent E. Beeler nicknamed him "Bayou Beeler." "They called him Bayou because he was a crazy redneck," said his mother, Rhonda. "He would get all hyped up to hype up the rest of the team." Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., was killed Dec. 7 after being shot in the chest in Anbar province. He was a 2002 high school graduate and was assigned to Lansing. "He was one of the most aggressive kids we had, which I think kind of lent to him becoming a Marine," said his former football coach, Don Baxter. Beeler's biggest love was football: A 200-pounder, he started at offensive tackle and defensive end, said Scott Ashe, his former principal. "He's the kind of kid who always had a smile on his face," Ashe said. "And he always went a hundred miles an hour wherever he went, whatever he was doing, whether it was playing football or getting in trouble." Erikk Marchese, a lifelong friend, said Beeler loved the water and motor sports. "He loved anything with a motor," Marchese said. "He was a big fan of dirt bikes, snowmobiles, trucks, everything. He was a great friend." He also is survived by his father, Edward.

Lance Corporal Brent "Bayou" Beeler

BEELER, BRENT "BAYOU", LANCE CORPORAL, USMC— Semper Fidelis

Aged 22, was killed in action fighting in Fallujah, Iraq December 7, 2006 in the service of his country. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Rhonda Beeler; sister, Andrea Beeler, all of Napoleon Township; grandparents, Cal (Lillian) Watson of Jackson; aunts and uncles, Renee (Keith) Doty, Randy Watson, Vickie (Ron) Kubik, Gail (Larry) Cobb, Mary (Bobbie) Beaman, Melissa (Darrel) Clute and Patrick Beeler and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, V.E. "Eddie" and Erma Beeler. He was a 2002 graduate of Napoleon High School where he excelled in sports, had been employed at the Jackson Glass Works and was proud to be a United States Marine. Services will be held at Grace Church, 2692 North Dettman Road on Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Mike Lee officiating. Visitation will be held at the Napoleon High School Cafeteria Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. followed by a public Marine Corps League Service at 8:15 p.m. Interment with full Military Honors will be at Napoleon's Oak Grove Cemetery. The family would appreciate friends and family making memorial donations to the Napoleon Athletic Boosters or the Brooklyn American Legion Wilber Bartlett Post #315.

Nichols-Arthur Michigan Center Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from December 15 to December 17, 2006

High school football teammates of Brent E. Beeler nicknamed him "Bayou Beeler."They called him Bayou because he was a crazy redneck," said his mother, Rhonda. "He would get all hyped up to hype up the rest of the team." Beeler, 22, of Jackson, Mich., was killed Dec. 7 after being shot in the chest in Anbar province. He was a 2002 high school graduate and was assigned to Lansing. "He was one of the most aggressive kids we had, which I think kind of lent to him becoming a Marine," said his former football coach, Don Baxter. Beeler's biggest love was football: A 200-pounder, he started at offensive tackle and defensive end, said Scott Ashe, his former principal. "He's the kind of kid who always had a smile on his face," Ashe said. "And he always went a hundred miles an hour wherever he went, whatever he was doing, whether it was playing football or getting in trouble. Erikk Marchese, a lifelong friend, said Beeler loved the water and motor sports. "He loved anything with a motor," Marchese said. "He was a big fan of dirt bikes, snowmobiles, trucks, everything. He was a great friend. He also is survived by his father, Edward.

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Rhonda Beeler
In Honor Of LCPL Brent E. Beeler Brent was my only son.  I thank all who have made
website's like this.  He loved being a Marine.  I was always proud of him, he was a good kid (man).  He was only 22 and had only been a Marine for 1 yr.  He was on his first deployment for only 2 months.  His Dad, Sister and I would like to thank this country for not forgetting.  Your outpouring of love and support helps so much.  I know Brent would be proud of all the support helping his family through this. Thanks to all God Bless Proud Marine Mom Rhonda Beeler.
Semper Fi


December 14, 2009
Michael Welch
Brent "Bayou" Beeler,
I Think about you a lot, your family has made such a big impact on my Life after standing by then at Cpl. Nealeys Funeral.  I never met you in Life but, I carry with me the Love, Devotion and Dedication they Showed to a Fellow Fallen Marine. We talked about your life and the Marines. Brent I will always Remember you.

December 14, 2009
Michael Welch
Brent "Bayou" Beeler,
I Think about you a lot, your family has made such a big impact on my Life after
standing by then at Cpl. Nealeys Funeral.  I never met you in Life but, I carry with me the
Love, Devotion and Dedication they Showed to a Fellow Fallen Marine. We talked about your life and the Marines. Brent I will always Remember you.

Mike

Jan 25, 2008
SFC Rod Brewer
Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell....

Brent Beeler

Monday, December 11 2006 @ 08:56 AM MST Detroit News -- In the rural community of Napoleon, southeast of Jackson, it was easy to spot Brent Beeler and his buddies heading off to the lake -- their pickup truck loaded with four-wheelers and blaring country music. "Bayou Beeler," as he was known, was as "redneck as they come," said his mother, Rhonda Beeler. "They looked like the Beverly Hillbillies going down there with the quads hanging out the back of his truck," she said Friday, the day after her only son was killed in Iraq. "He was a bighearted kid and he loved anything with a motor between his legs." Lance Cpl. Beeler, a 22-year-old Marine reservist, was killed by enemy fire Thursday in Anbar province, according to his family and the military. His mother said he was shot in the chest at close range with a bullet that penetrated his flak jacket. Beeler, who was single, had been in Iraq since October, his mother said. He was attached to the Lansing-based 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, which has been involved in heavy fighting near Fallujah. Rhonda Beeler last talked to her son Sunday. "He said it was just awful," she said. "It was indescribable." A 2002 graduate of Napoleon High School, Beeler loved country singer Hank Williams Jr., boating and skiing, his mother said. An average student, he liked to have fun more than he liked studying, family and friends said. Beeler's other love was football. A 200-pounder, he started at offensive tackle and defensive end at Napoleon High, said Scott Ashe, principal and coach at the 500-student school. "He's the kind of kid who always had a smile on his face," Ashe said. "And he always went a hundred miles an hour wherever he went, whatever he was doing, whether it was playing football or getting in trouble." Ashe had to discipline Beeler a few times, but it was just a "talking to -- we never had a spat or anything like that." Beeler, who worked for a Jackson glass company, had tried to sign up for the Marines at 17, but his mother wouldn't sign the papers. "So a couple years went by and he called me and said, 'What would you say if I joined the Marines?' " Rhonda Beeler said. "And I said no. And he said, 'I'm 20 years old and I can do what I want now.' And I said no. And he said it was too late -- he had already joined -- and then he said, 'Don't tell Dad. He'll be mad.' "

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