Condolence From: Ron
Condolence: Though I never joined ROTC in high school in the 80's - I would always get the sense of what a great man he was & was probably the best role model & teacher - zll just by passing him in the hallways & hearing bits of conversation between himself & students. I also got the sense that the cadets connected to him at a high level & that he was probably their greatest & best influence in school & in life. I went on to become a U.S. Naval Aircrewman & from time to time would be wondering how he was doing. My jaw dropped in surprise when I moved back to Brick in 2013 to see that he was still there still teaching & positively influencing young men & women just like he did in the 80's. RIP Master Sergeant.
Friday January 14, 2022
Condolence From: Ryan Kehoe
Condolence: Sarge! The positive impact you made on countless young men and women can't ever be quantified in human words. You and Major Franco were a dream team of teachers/mentors that all of us who know you were blessed to have in our lives. RIP brother and thanks for all your dedication and hard work. You are sorely missed.
Saturday September 26, 2020
Condolence From: Bill Milewski
Condolence: MSgt Tierney was a true American patriot, friend, father figure and mentor to myself and countless other individuals. I wish I had gotten to visit with him one more time, there are so many things I wish I could say but all I can do is offer my condolences to his family and wish you guys the best. I know this is a naval phrase but from a guy who joined because of him, Fair winds and following seas.
Saturday June 10, 2017
Condolence From: John schaefer
Condolence: MSgt Tierney was a great man, teacher and Airman. He gave all his students his full efforts and attention. He gave us so much hope and belief in ourselves. He personally made me believe in myself and inspired me in ways he could never have known. As a 20 year Air Force member, his lessons are with me every day in the way I mentor young folks and the way I try to uplift them. He undoubtedly is the greatest man to wear the uniform.
I have been meaning to see him for a while but with deployment schedules and work, I kept on telling myself next time. I just learned of his passing by looking him up on the internet to see if he was still at the school. I sincerely apologize to his family for not knowing of his ailment or his passing.
Sir, you have touched thousands upon thousands of lives. You will be missed. Godspeed. I hope you know you were a success with me, a kid who most thought worthless. I thank you for your inspiration. I will miss you and the times we shared.
Sunday April 30, 2017
Condolence From: Melissa Tomkins
Condolence: My condolence goes to sgt tierney family especially his wife and all to kids and his grandchildren to just remember he will be watching over you and all the students to we will all miss you sgt tierney
Wednesday April 19, 2017
Condolence From: Melissa Tomkins
Condolence: You were the best teacher ever i couldn't ask for and I will always remember the trip I went on with you and I'm am also going to remember you that you came in the classroom with your cup of coffee in the morning but I had a lot of fun rotc you made it really fun but it won't be the same without you here but only we can do is all the memories we had with you and I will miss you sgt tierney rip sgt tierney
Wednesday April 19, 2017
Condolence From: Joe Marasco
Condolence: My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Sgt. Tierney's family. He was a great man and will be missed dearly. God bless Sgt. James Tierney and may he rest in peace.
Wednesday April 19, 2017
Condolence From: Ken Napalo
Condolence: MSG Tierney, I will forever be grateful for knowing you from my freshman year till my senior one, as a cadet in JROTC. You changed my life in so many ways for the better.. From when I first told you of my Army enlistment till we reconnected after my career came to a close. You always inspired me to be the best "me" I could be. Always were there for me in high school as well as years beyond. Was truly a gift to have known you. You made such a lasting positive impact on my life. I can never thank you enough for all you did for me. This one hurts. I will remember you always! REST EASY! Prayers n sympathy to the entire Tierney Family.. Thank you for sharing this amazing man. God Bless You MSG 🙏🙏🙏.. Till we meet again.. 😔
Tuesday April 18, 2017
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Tuesday April 18, 2017
Condolence From: Robert Coon Jr
Condolence: My deepest condolences to the Tierney family and to all of those who cared for MSgt. James Tierney. I first met Sgt. Tierney as a 14 year old freshmen in the AFJROTC program in 1992. I will always remember him silently creeping up on us at the Fort Dix BIVOUAC, the trip the two of us took to Lakehurst Naval Station to shop for my aviation headset (courtesy of the USAF ATC!), and the sergeant accidentally setting off the barracks alarm trying to stop a false smoke alarm at 00:30 hours, causing both the bas MP's and the fire department to arrive and clear the building! (not the sergeant's fault.) It was his kindness, his leadership, and his love for the cadets in the AFJROTC program that helped shape me into the husband, father, and man i am today. And for that, i will aways be grateful and thankful to him. Good speed, sergeant.
Tuesday April 18, 2017
Condolence From: Dan Fagan
Condolence: I first met Jimmy while working at Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle. Jimmy was the maintenance man and I worked on the Golf Carts and Caddied.Jimmy was a guy that you would be friends as soon as you met him. He helped me out many times. I also met his son, Shawn while we were doing work while the club closed down in February. I knew his siter Jean also and all three were the best people. I know you will miss him as I will and remember the great man that he was. You only meet a great man like Jimmy once in a while, He was a rare breed. I know he will be missed but He is with the Lord, telling him some of his great stories. Farewell, Jimmy, I'll see you again in Heaven, save a place for me near you....I love you, Brother..
Tuesday April 18, 2017
Condolence From: susan massano
Condolence: My Deepest Condolences go out to SGT Tierney’s entire family and may God Bless you all.
Thank you, from the bottom of our Hearts, for sharing this wonderful man with all of us !
SGT Tierney is an amazing man, a great ROTC instructor, and an inspiration to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Him.
He inspired so many young men and women and His Legacy will live on thru them.
He touched more lives and molded more leaders than anyone could possibly imagine.
Thank you for your lifetime of service to your community and country.
Our family was Honored and Proud that you and your lovely wife Joan traveled to Vermont to give Kim her first salute as a Naval Officer when she Commissioned from Norwich University.
God Speed SGT Tierney, You have earned your Wings !
Monday April 17, 2017
Condolence From: Vinnie and Sue Loveland
Condolence: Sargent Tierney was a great colleagues and a good friend. Thanks for everything!
Sunday April 16, 2017
Condolence From: Claudia Shea ( Whaley )
Condolence: I just want to say for the short time Jim was in my life I am honored and blessed to have known Jim and I will miss him i was so happy to be in his life and to get to meet his family as well.My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the family and to his wife.May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain.With Love Claudia
Saturday April 15, 2017
Condolence From: stephen fascia
Condolence: he was the greatest teacher RIP i will miss u deeply
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: stephen fascia
Condolence: he was the greatest teacher RIP i will miss u deeply
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: stephen fascia
Condolence: he was the greatest teacher RIP i will miss u deeply
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: Linda Luchnick
Condolence: My thoughts and condolences to a wonderful family. Sarge, I toast you with a cup of coffee! We had many in the early morning hours at BMHS. You made a positive difference in many lives.
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: Sal DiChiara
Condolence: Sgt. Thank you for everything. Rest easy knowing you touched and changed many lives. Class of 02.
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: John Currie
Condolence: Sarge, you touched more lives and molded more leaders than any man I know. When things were down and out you taught us how to turn it around and how to perservere. You changed my life starting the day I entered your classroom. You took a boy who fit in nowhere, who was not part of anything, just a loner, and you taught me how to not only fit into any group I wanted to, but how to lead that group as well. My successes in life are largely due to your lessons in life. The world has lost an icon, but the impact you made on the world will never be lost, instead it will be passed from generation to generation. My condolences to the Family, but my heartfelt appreciation to them as well for sharing you with the rest of us. Aim High Sarge, Aim High.
Friday April 14, 2017
Condolence From: Nancy Reinhard
Condolence: Sarge : Rest in Peace my friend. You were the most respected person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing .... without speaking a word, your presence demanded respect. I saw great changes in the students that you taught. Condolences to your family...
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Thomas Ferrari
Condolence: MSGT Tierney was and will always be what a true VETERAN is and what a TRUE HERO IS. He was both and so much more. He touched so many lives that his memory will go on forever. All of us will think him and we will all miss him.
My deepest sympathies go out to his whole family and may God Bless you all.
Tom F
"GOD SPEED JIM"
“HIGH FLIGHT”
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sun-ward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew --
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high UN-trespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Pete Peterson
Condolence: My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Sgt. Tierney. He was an amazing man and a great ROTC instructor. I can't begin to tell you how much he taught me about life, respect, overcoming challenges and doing the right thing. He inspired me and so many other students. He will never be forgotten. To this day I continue to use all the things he taught me and pass them on to all the young people I have the chance to teach. His legacy will live on forever in the lives of every cadet/student he mentored. Rest in Peace and godspeed Master Seargent James Tierney.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: JOSEPH J. GIOIA
Condolence: Jim(sarge): IT WAS PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU AND THE R.O.T.C. OF BRICK. HAD A GREAT EXPERIANCE HELPING YOU AT THE VF.W. 8867. AND MARCHING IN THE PARADES IN BRICK AND WILDWOOD NJ. YOU DID A GOOD JOB TEACHING OUR CHILDREN WHAT OUR FLAG REALLY MEANS .WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU . REST IN PEACE (MY BROTHER IN ARMS) THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. TO JIMS FAMILYMY CONDOLENCES . CMDR. JOSEPH J GIOIA VFW POST ,8867
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Veronica Larsen
Condolence: I send my condolences to the family and close friends of Sgt. Tierney. I know these are difficult times and I hope your hearts heal of these wounds. Sgt. Tierney was my absolute favorite teacher. He was an inspiration to all his students. He made us laugh. He made us think of our future. He LISTENED to what we had to say. He was concerned and always gave advice. He taught us a multitude of lessons in life. He pushed us to follow our dreams. He never gave up on any of us. On top of all that, he made us better people. I will always be grateful for everything he did and I will carry the memory of him with me throughout life.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Gene McCabe
Condolence: Sarge - You inspired so many young men and women, including me. Your professionalism and positive attitude ingrained an image of the SNCO Corps that I leaned heavily on during my Air Force career. Thank you for your lifetime of service to your community and country. NJ822 was a launching point for so many of us, and you were the bedrock of that unit. Rest in peace Sarge.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: bill rucki
Condolence: Sergeant Tierney was the best teacher I have ever had. I learned a lot of life lessons from him, which I use with my soccer team to this day. he was always there for me and everyone else. heaven has one heck of an angel coming aboard. I salute you master sergeant Tierney and I will miss you greatly.
master sergeant Bill R
class of 1998
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: April Meyers
Condolence: Sgt Tierney is a part of so many good memories from high school. Rotc was always a class I looked forward to. Sarge you were such a great instructor and mentor. I will always cherish the life lessons you taught us and the stories you shared with us.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: James Holmes
Condolence: Rest in peace Jim. I'll long remember our 6:00 A.M. conversations in your office before the start of class. You were a teacher's teacher.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Bob Cozza
Condolence: Rest In Peace Sarge. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Our time as the Majestix will never be forgotten. You were truly a remarkable man and I am glad I had the chance to know and work with you.
Thursday April 13, 2017
Condolence From: Daniel Couillard
Condolence: SGT Tierney was a great man, teacher, and an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He was the first person I spoke to about joining the military and the first one I told when I joined the Marines. He was a great mentor and above all things taught me to have pride and confidence, and to never give up myself. Thing I keep with me today. Thank you and Rest in peace SGT. You will forever be missed!
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Daniel Couillard
Condolence: SGT Tierney was a great man, teacher, and an inspiration to anyone who knew him. He was the first person I spoke to about joining the military and the first one I told when I joined the Marines. He was a great mentor and above all things taught me to have pride and confidence, and to never give up myself. Thing I keep with me today. Thank you and Rest in peace SGT. You will forever be missed!
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Joe Severin
Condolence: Sarge,
You were one of the biggest inspirations and mentors in my life. I often reflect upon the lessons I leaned from you and will always remember how you could instil pride and confidence in everyone around you. I'll never forget you sarge, God bless you and your family.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Jess Pepe
Condolence: Sarge- you were amazing and will forever be remembered. Your presence brought light to darkness, smiles to faces, and laughter to all. Your stories were hysterical, with deeper life lessons encompassed in each one. You were a rock and support to so many of us. You taught us well- of discipline, respect, team work, and most importantly, friendship. After a decade, I still watch No Time for Sergeants and think of you each time. You brought pride to this country, the Air Force, Brick Memorial, and each of us - thank you, for being you, and for being such an inspiring mentor . ..."and, so, i said to myself, self," Sarge will be missed. With love always, Jess
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Heather Nathanson
Condolence: Rest in peace Sarge. You touched many lives, including my own. You were a mentor, a rock, and an inspiration. I'll never forget the ways in which you changed my perspective of the world, for the better, greatly shaping who I have become today. Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. I am more than honored to have known you.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Jacqueline Lawrence
Condolence: There are some people that you meet in your life that make a lasting impact. Sarge, you were one of those people. You pushed me to be more than I thought I could. Always upbeat, always ready to make us laugh, even when breaking your ribs you still wanted to go on our survival trip to the base. Whether it was lunch in the office or just sitting in class talking, you shaped and impacted so many lives with the words that you shared, the advice and wisdom that you gave, and the ears that so often willingly listened. You always treated us like the adults we were preparing to be. I will be forever greatful to you and for having known you. I'll have some fries with mayo tonight for dinner and keep you in my thoughts. The world has lost an amazing man today. Rest In Peace Sarge, you will wholeheartedly be missed by many.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Brian Reed
Condolence: MSgt (Retired) James Tierney was an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend. Sgt Tierney was easily one of the best teachers and mentors I've ever had and the reason I joined the Air Force in the first place. I never had another teacher such as Sgt Tierney that cared so much for his students and always took the time to listen, provide advice, and go out of his way to ensure they were taken care of. He has helped so many students and service members throughout his life that he was truly a blessing to the community and to those who have met him. He will always be my #1 teacher/mentor and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Sgt Tierney and my condolences to your family!!
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Leia Park
Condolence: Sgt. Tierney was a beacon of light to his students and troubled kids in high school. He zeroed in on the kids who needed positivity and kind words. He truly went above and beyond to do what was in his power to make us smile, make life seem that much more manageable. I will forever be grateful to and for him. My sincerest condolences to his family. He made a deep and lasting impact on the world.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Colleen and Derek Hulse
Condolence: Such a wonderful man. Always had a smile on his face and would do anything for you. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathies to his family.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Dan Alvarado
Condolence: You'll be missed. Like many of your students, you were a powerful role model during my formative years. High school was one of the most difficult times in my life, and you helped provide the structure and positive outlook that was needed at that time. Thank you. My condolences to your family.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Chrissy earl
Condolence: sgt. you were such a great role model to me, you helped me in more than ways than I can even count. always made me believe and never give up. you have formed me to the person I am today. thank you from the bottom of my heart. may you rest in piece and take comfort in knowing how many students lives you have touched and changed for the better. you will never be forgotton.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Yuriy Kaunzinger
Condolence: Sarge,
We will all miss you. Your unwavering positive outlook and upbeat personality brought joy to everyone around you. You will be missed dearly by your family, your friends, and anyone else that ever had the pleasure of meeting you. Rest easy my friend.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Stephanie Schoppe
Condolence: Sarge,
Almost ten years after graduating BTMHS, when I think of people that prepared me for college and grad school, you've always been one of them. Thank you for your wisdom and your knowledge, and for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. Thank you for always being available in the office to talk about anything, whether it was good or bad. Some of my favorite memories of ROTC were just you talking to us in class - no movie, no real lesson plan at all, just us talking about whatever. Thank you for your service to our country and to the AFJROTC units at BTMHS and BTHS. You will be so dearly missed.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Alex Bokay
Condolence: Sarge was an amazing influence on my life. He broadened my horizons, picked me up when I was down, and encouraged me to reach for goals I saw no possibility in grasping before. Thank you Sarge for absolutely everything. You were one of the greatest men I have ever had the honor and pleasure to have known. Rest in everlasting peace.
Wednesday April 12, 2017
Condolence From: Matt Trafer
Condolence: I will forever miss you Sarge. Even after graduating, you made me call you Jim, but you were always known as Sarge. The number of young men and women you mentored as a JROTC teacher is a number that can't be measured, but we are all better men and women for knowing you. Rest In Peace my friend, I will forever miss you
Wednesday April 12, 2017
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