I am his Name-Sake
Posted for: JAMES ARNE NIEMI:
James Niemi gave his life to save my father on that beach so many years ago.

He saw that my father was going to step on a land mine, and pushed him out of the way, causing him to trigger it instead.

My father owes this man his life, and so do I.

If there was a way in which I could tell you how much I admire you, and to let you know how much I love you for what you did for my father, I would do it without thinking twice.

I will carry your name with pride throughout my life, knowing that I was named after a man who gave all to save a friend.

I James Hanna, will always have a place in my heart for you and your family, James Niemi.

If it wasnt for you, I would never been born, and I I'll always love you for it.

James Aaron Hanna
Posted by: James Hanna
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Relationship: Name-Sake
Monday, November 11, 2002
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