Dave said, “Tim volunteered, literally volunteered to go on missions--every mission. There were many young men who didn’t want to go because of the danger involved, so Tim volunteered every time to take their place, despite the high risk.” For his courage and commitment to the cause, Tim received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and five other medals. His father concludes, “Tim loved what he did. He loved being home with his family, but he would say to me, ‘Dad, the Army is my family, those are my brothers—I can’t wait to get back to them.’ He missed his band of brothers when he wasn’t with them.”

• Dave Seamans recently started The Timothy James Seamans Memorial Fund.  The mission of this fund is to have the fallen soldier monument errected at every high school of a fallen soldier from the state of Florida.  Mr. Seamans has spoken at a number of civic group events and also on talk radio to share information about his son and the memorial fund. To help, please contact:

  The Timothy James Seamans Memorial Fund
  P.O. Box 11293
  Jacksonville, FL 32293-1293

• People say his son is a hero. David Seamans agrees. But he says every one of the men and women in the war are heroes -- those who come back alive and those who don't. "They all rose their right hand freely to defend and serve our country," he said. "You can't ask for any more than that." On the Seamans family's driveway, Ashley put a black marker to white posterboard for banners to place along the fence.
  
  My brother was a brave soldier.
  
  He served his country with honor.
  
  I love him very much.
  
  I know he's in a better place” Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville) August 20, 2005.