Find James Kalitz USMC Veteran

09/03/2014

Jimmy Kalitz served 4 years with the United States Marines, stationed in Iraq fighting for our country. After serving his time he had suffered terribly with PTSD . Unfortunately August 31st Jimmy lost this battle, the family is now in need of your help and support so that we may lay him to rest....

09/01/2014

Thank you to all volunteers that have assisted in the Search for Jimmy Kalitz. Sadly, he has been found deceased. The family asks that you give them privacy at this time. Again, Thank you for your support and efforts in searching for Jimmy, and please keep his family in your prayers. Thank you

08/31/2014

Foot search is canceled at this time in Hampstead. We will divert all search efforts to Wilmington, NC. There has been 3 sightings in the last 48 hours there near the mall.

08/31/2014

UPDATE!! Just received a call, jimmy may have been spotted at the independence mall in Wilmington today at 2:30pm. He shaved his face and head. Was wearing black gym shorts still and a cameo hat with a black bill. He was disoriented and rambling about PTSD, being "down and out" right now and claimed he is staying at a hotel near the mall.

08/31/2014

Sunday search party scheduled for missing Pender Co. man:
http://www.wect.com/story/26413440/search-party-scheduled-for-missing-pender-co-man

Community members are organizing a Sunday morning search party for a former military man who is missing from Pender County.

08/30/2014

If you are a Veteran, their spouse or family member and you are struggling with PTSD, TBI, substance use or another difficult situation and you are feeling all alone, confused or out of options, PLEASE, contact the Honor & Courage team right away. Our team of wounded warrior mentors are available 24/7. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. Please reach out. Please make that phone call. (267) 210-6956. All calls are confidential.

08/30/2014

If you would like to donate funds to help in his search (fuel and printing costs for the family) you may make a tax deductible donation through Operation Ward 57. 100% of the funds will go to his family to offset search costs. Please go to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8UUD4VZG62VDL

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08/30/2014

A Bartender at Dales pub in Surf city / Holly Ridge are pretty sure Jimmy was inside the bar last night. Didn't buy anything. Didn't stay long. Fliers were distributed in that area. If anyone lives near this area please keep an eye out for him!

08/29/2014

MISSING PERSON ALERT! PLEASE SHARE!

James "Jimmy" Kalitz is a disabled OIF USMC Veteran that was last seen by his family on Wednesday 8/27/14. He lives in the Hampstead, NC area and left on foot. He was last seen wearing gym shorts,tee shirt and sneakers. Tattoos: on his calf he has a monkey with the name Jimmy, forearm has the initials MKK, Shoulder has the devil dog with USMC. He has no phone with him. He also suffers from a severe seizure disorder requiring medication.

If you know anything please call the Pender County Sheriff’s Office at 910-259-1212. We will update this post as more information is received.