| A SOLDIER DIED TODAY He was getting old and paunchy And his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, Telling stories of the past. Of a war that he once fought in And the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, every one. And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors His tales became a joke, All his buddies listened quietly For they knew whereof he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer, For ol' Nut has passed away, And the world's a little poorer For a soldier died today. He won't be mourned by many, Just his children and his wife. For he lived an ordinary, Very quiet sort of life. He held a job and raised a family, Going quietly on his way; And the world won't note his passing, 'tho a Soldier died today. When politicians leave this earth, Their bodies lie in state, While Thousands note their passing, And proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories From the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier Goes unnoticed, and unsung, Is the greatest contribution To the welfare of our land Some jerk who breaks his promise And cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow Who in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his country And offers up his life? The politician's stipend And the style in which he lives, And often disproportionate, To the service that he gives. While the ordinary soldier, Who offers up his all, Is paid off with a medal And perhaps a pension, small. It is so easy to forget them, For it is so many times, That our James and Jims Went to battle, but we still pine. It was not the politicians, With their compromise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom That our country now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger, With your enemies at hand, Would you really want some cop-out, With his ever waffling stands, Or would you want a Soldier, His home, his Country, his kin, Just a common Soldier, Who would until the end? He was just a common Soldier, And his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us We may need his like again. For when Countries are in conflict, We find the Soldier part Is to clean up all the troubles That the politicians start. If we cannot do him honor While he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage At the ending of his days. Perhaps just a Simple headline In the paper that might say: "Our Country is in mourning, A Veteran Died Today." Author Unknown |
| James Greenfield Nut Nuke June 12, 2008 A Tribute From The Bronx River Soldiers and Vietnam Veterans Everywhere |
| A lose of a good man is a lose to us all our prayers are with Donna as he 's in heaven. Richard & Lucy LLoyd ********************************* Very sorry to hear about James Greenfield. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but my heart goes out to his wife Donna and his family. James Lyles ********************************* We will not be remembered by our words, but by our kind deeds. Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath. Ralph Keiper ********************************** It is with a very sad and heavy heart I am sending out this e-mail. Yesterday June 12th,2008, Mr. James (Nut) Greenfield has passed On into heavens gates. I WILL REMEMBER HIM WITH LOVE AND HONOR. He always had time to help those in need. He always made time for his friends. He had a bigger than life Personality and a Heart to match. I am very sorry for the loss of such a Great human being. I pray that our memories of life and times shared with Nut will help to heal our pain and sorrow. I am ever so Grateful for the love he found when he met Donna his wife. She brought out the best in him. They were dedicated to each other hearts, minds, bodies, and soles. I know that NO words spoken can comfort or make Donna feel better right now. The hole in hre heart that is filled with grief, pain and sorrow will be hard to heal. But, letting her know we are sorry for a life and a love story that ended way too soon and that we are all here for her might help Anita |
| Hello I am sorry to inform you of the passing of James M. Greenfield Jr."NUT"!! Passed away on June 12, 2008. Services will be held on June 29, 2008 at Huber Funeral Home, Bordentown, NJ. 517 Farnsworth Ave. Calling hours are from 3 to 6 pm. Services start at 6PM. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at -609-510-0913 for any other information. Hoping to see you there!!!!!!!! Sorrowfully submitted David Greenfield Brother |
| My prayers are with Donna right now at this incredibly difficult time. James will be missed by all. He was larger than life in so many ways. The world is a much better place having had him in it, and it will be a more empty - and slightly more serious place now that he is gone. I have a feeling though, that if there are fast cars and Harleys up in heaven, he's gonna be having one smokin' good time til we all get up there to meet him. Marti Oakey the mail lady from Melbourne |
| To Donna, A Marines Wife, I salute you! Recon 136 "When I Need To Stand Strong In Times Of Weakness." Lord, I wait on you because you are my Lord and I trust that you know the very best time to fulfill your promises to me. I depend on you at all times, but especially when I feel weak in the face of unanswered prayers and postponed dreams. Give me the faith and patience I need to rest in your timing. You are my strength. Ad I ask that you would enable me to be strong and whole in my mind, body, and soulas I wait on you to move on my behalf. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; wwait on the Lord! Psalm 27:14 |
| We are so sorry , I lost my best friend. .We all had such Great times together. Donna We ve prayed for you and miss you guys. We Love our holler Back Girls and always remember to stay close to the Bush Mon! We Love Ya SFC Steven & Sharon Craig (RET) *********************************** Nut, I thank God for putting you in my life, I know you up there riding the big Harley D' Rostine One of the twins from Bordentown *********************************** We will miss you Nut. Your voice, your caring ways, your emails, your zest for life, and your support. Donna we are there for you. Our prayers and support Love, Gary,Yaa, and Family ************************************ Nut was the kind of guy who would stand next to you in WHATEVER came along . He was a true friend and always had something to say in a way that would make you laugh. I will never forget something he did for my brother Joe that no one else knows of and now that they are together again in Heaven Im sure they have much more to talk about. Nut will always be held in high regard by myself and family.I will truly miss him and will remember him in my thoughts and prayers.So long friend and always remember to fight the good fight Tom Mosca |
| A collage from Tina Tamika of Nut & Donna Click Here |