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Please consider a donation to Howard Park, South Bend - Commemorative Bench.
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Personal note from James' Family

Thank you again for helping all of us support one another and continue to remember James. Some of the memorial items have been completed and since you've all made generous donations, the family wants to share this with you:

COMPLETED:
*Giving Tree Leaf @ Potawatomi Zoo at Entrance - Can be seen at Zoo entrance ; picture will be posted on this site
*Bear out of James’ Shirt for Aubrie/Emmett - This was ordered & delivered in September; picture will be posted on this site
*Zoo Membership for Lisa & family (single parent + 6 dependents) - This was delivered to family in August 2024

IN PROGRESS:
Brick @ Potawatomi Zoo at Endangered Animals near Carousel - Will be installed soon. Will send another update when complete
North Liberty Police Department - Reached out to Police Dept for update. Will send another Update when complete

Updates

Update from Nov. 16, 2024

Yesterday, the Chief of Police for North Liberty Police Department contacted the family to share the plaque that will be displayed at the station for James. His timing on the 1 year anniversary was meaningful. If you are in the area, stop by to pay respects.

Update from Nov. 14, 2024

A new brick has just been installed by the carousel at Potawatomi Zoo. Please visit and take a ride in memory of James

Update from Oct. 25, 2024

Thank you again for helping all of us support one another and continue to remember James. Some of the memorial items have been completed and since you've all made generous donations, the family wants to share this with you:

COMPLETED:
*Giving Tree Leaf @ Potawatomi Zoo at Entrance - Can be seen at Zoo entrance ; picture will be posted on this site
*Bear out of James’ Shirt for Aubrie/Emmett - This was ordered & delivered in September; picture will be posted on this site
*Zoo Membership for Lisa & family (single parent + 6 dependents) - This was delivered to family in August 2024

IN PROGRESS:
Brick @ Potawatomi Zoo at Endangered Animals near Carousel - Will be installed soon. Will send another update when complete
North Liberty Police Department - Reached out to Police Dept for update. Will send another Update when complete

Obituary

James Richard Byrnes II, 42, of Elkhart died unexpectedly the morning of November 15, 2023. He was born September 4, 1981, to Brian William, Sr. and Margaret Hester (Golden) Byrnes in Bristol, PA. On July 21, 2023, he married Lisa Samuel in Key West, FL.

James is also survived by their children; James Byrnes III, Aubrie Davies with her husband Adam, Everly Byrnes, Alyssa Samuel, and Issiac Samuel. He leaves behind a brother Brian Byrnes, …

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The car wash in Mishwaka on the corner...always free car washes. We always had …
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The car wash in Mishwaka on the corner...always free car washes. We always had the best times when I went to visit…

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September 4th, 1981
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Passed away

November 15th, 2023
Elkhart, IN

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