THE WALL OF FACES

I never got to meet u on earth but I'm pretty sure u picked me for your niece we met in Heavan on may 19 1967 u joined the navy I was born on may 19 1972 and I was trouble maybe a good laugh for u to give my dad so much trouble in a little face who could look so innocent and trouble sparkling in my eyes a handful lol I kept him on his toes with my humor and attitude you are my hero I just wish I could have met my uncle but he wanted to take care of his men save as many as he could if he would have lived he from what I've heard wouldn't think of himself as a hero just a man doing everything he could to take care of his men I live u uncle Jim thank u for being my hero

Thank you for saving my life that day. Your life was taken right after you saved mine. You’re in Heaven with God.

you are my grate grandpa and I love you.

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Third Class James Wesley Ashby, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism on 1 June 1967 while serving as a Corpsman with Company L, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam. During a search and destroy operation, Petty Officer Ashby's company came under intense fire from a large, North Vietnamese Army force deeply entrenched in a cleverly-concealed and heavily defended bunker complex, and suffered heavy casualties during the first few minutes of the fierce battle. Responding immediately, Petty Officer Ashby dashed from his position of relative safety and, seemingly impervious to the murderous hostile, automatic-weapons fire sweeping the area, moved through the open terrain, treating and encouraging the wounded. Completely aware of the grave danger involved in remaining in a position exposed to the withering enemy fire, he staunchly refused to seek cover while there were wounded Marines in need of assistance, placing the welfare of his wounded comrades above his own personal safety. As he knelt over a seriously wounded Marine, shielding the Marine with his own body while administering lifesaving first aid, Petty Officer Ashby was mortally wounded by enemy sniper fire. By his inspiring courage in the face of great personal danger, his deep compassion for his comrades-in-arms, his outstanding professional ability, and his unfaltering devotion to duty, he succeeded in saving the lives of many Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/4021

Reading the remembrances from your family members was humbling and inspiring. Clearly they loved you deeply. As long as you are remembered you will never truly die...