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Timothy J. Seamans

Tim Seamans was born on Oct. 28, 1984 at Navy Hospital Jacksonville, FL to Dave and Monica Seamans. The family transferred to Michigan in December 1986 and Tim enjoyed his first winter snowfall. The Seamans’ were blessed with another addition in July 1987 a daughter. It was Tim who named his sister Ashley after his favorite TV Soap Actress Ashley Brooks from The Young and the Restless. During Tim’s fathers tour in Michigan they visited Petoskey, Mackinaw Island, Harsens Island, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and other various spots. The family returned to Florida in December 1990 where Tim attended MacClenny Elementary School until they moved into Jacksonville August 1991. The family loved to go to Hanna Park and JAX Beach at times they would head to St. Augustine Beach and Tim loved to swim, and later as he grew older learned to surf.

His various other interest include roller blade, basketball and playing his play station. His love of sports grew and his favorite team was the Florida Gators. When Tim entered high school in August 2000 he entered the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training program where he attained the rank of ENSIGN. In his junior year Tim joined the Army Delayed Entry Program and just shortly after his graduation in May 2004 he enlisted in the US Army on July 27, 2004. His transition from a tall and slim boy into a well model young man started at Ft. Knox, KY. On November 21, 2004 time completed his training and graduated from Boot Camp at Ft. Knox, KY. With his parents Dave and Monica all drove to Lafayette, IN for the Thanksgiving Holiday where Tim was able to visit with his Aunt’s, Uncle’s and Cousins. The family returned to Jacksonville, FL at which time Tim packed his gear and the family drove him to Ft. Stewart, GA where he reported for duty to the 3rd Infantry Division, 69th Armored Division, 1st Battalion, CHARLIE Company as a Calvary Scout. In January 2005 Tim and his unit deployed for Iraq. In May 2005 Tim returned home to see his sister Ashley’s graduation, and Mother’s Day. On May 21, 2005 Tim family drove him to JIA where he departed for his return to Iraq. Little did the family know that this would be the last time they took a family photo together. At 11:15 AM Iraq time just outside their base in Samarra in the HUMVEE Tim was driving struck a road side bomb (IED) which took his life along with three other soldiers. On August 30, 2005 Tim was laid to rest at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. He leaves behind his father Dave, mother Monica and sister Ashley. The love Tim had for his country, family and others will always be honored and remembered by his loving family.
Red brick walkway leading to the Fallen Hero Monument at Terry Parker High School, Jax, FL