December 6, 2010

James E. Thode


Army National Guard Sgt. First Class James E. Thode, age 45, was killed on Dec. 2, 2010, in the Sabari District in Afghanistan's Khost Province during a roadside bombing.

James Thode was a graduate of Catalina High School and the University of Arizona. Born in Show Low, he moved to Tucson when he was six years old.  He was assigned to the 1457th Engineer Battalion, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Salt Lake City, Utah. James Thode lived in Kirtland, N.M., since graduating from the UA. 

He is survived by his wife Carlotta, 18-year-old daughter Ashley and 8-year-old son Tommy.

James Thode had served as an officer in the Farmington, N.M., police department for 14 years. He was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. was also deployed to Iraq in 2003.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that James Thode is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen

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