Birth date: Dec 31, 1927 Death date: May 6, 2011
James Perry Forsyth lost a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 83. He was born in River Falls, WI on Dec. 31, 1927 to the late Perry and Mary Jane Forsyth. He graduated from New Richmond High School i Read Obituary
Rest in Peace, Captain. Jim was the finest Commanding Officer I had the pleasure of serving under and he was my lifetime model for leadership and the difference effective leadership can make. The Uss Casimir Pulaski under Jim ("Balls! said the Queen") was the finest ship in the Navy at the time. I was pleased to be able to reconnect with him at the end of our respective careers, but our contacts were much too brief.##imported-begin##Robert S. Howard##imported-end##
Rest in peace my Captain.Capt.Forsyth was the finest Commanding Officer(and friend) I ever had. To this day I tell friends and acquaintances about my respect for the Captain.I was fortunate to be his command master chief at NSSF New London and he did more for his command than any other skipper I served under.His military career was as good as it gets. From enlisted to captain and respected at all levels.Thank You my captain for all you did for all who served with and under your guidance.With great respect I sayCaptain, rest in peace you have earned it. You leave the world a better place and me a better man for having known you.Joe Garrett, Groton CT##imported-begin##Joe Garrett##imported-end##
Jim was the best skipper I had in the navy. We sailed together on The Francis Scott Key. He taught me many things about character and leadership. People are often asked to name a teacher that had a positive impact on them.. Capt Forsyth was that teacher for me.I still have a photo of him and me on the Key displayed right here in my den.T. Courtien, MT2(SS), Patterson, NY##imported-begin##Thomas Courtien##imported-end##
Served under Capt. Forsyth on the Francis Scott Key SSBN 657 G. He was a good man and influenced my life greatly. He will always have my upmost respect! He made a great King Neptune during the Bluenoses initiation ceremony on one of our patrols North of the Arctic Circle!Doug Marshallex-TM2(SS)SSBN657 (1969-1971)##imported-begin##Doug Marshall##imported-end##
It is with sadness that I write to acknowledge the passing of Jim. I have many fond memories of his leadershiop on the USS Tullibee.As a young Machinest Mate Jim was a beacon to me, and lit the way for my Navy Career. I will always remember the crew we assembled to help with his house painting between at sea times.May God bless his family at this time.SincerelyTim Foster##imported-begin##Timothy W Foster LCDR USN Ret##imported-end##
I was MT2SS Bobby Lewis on USS Francis Scott Key Gold during Captain Forsyth's tour with the Key. I remember that he was an outstading Skipper and had a great relationship with the entire crew. I ran into him one day at Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Ct. and he was very interested in what I was doing and I was overwhelmed that I was talkig with my former Skipper as easy as I might have talked with any of my peers.Godspeed and RIP Captain...And thanks for the fond memories.##imported-begin##Bobby R Lewis##imported-end##
For Family and Friends of Captain James "Jim" P. Forsyth, USN, Ret.No bond is greater than that of family members and the bond shared between submarine sailors. We of the Nautilus Alumni Association extend our deepest condolences as you grieve. Jim will be missed but not forgotten by his shipmates. Jim, You have done your duty. Sailor, rest your oar!Secretary - Nautilus Alumni Association##imported-begin##Tommy Robinson##imported-end##
God bless Capt and thanks for all your help and friendship over the years. I remembered you last night where we first met.##imported-begin##nasty jack##imported-end##
Fun people to know and a wonderful store to visit. RIP Jim!##imported-begin##Bill Hayes##imported-end##
My sympathy goes out to Bev and the family. Jim was a big influence in my life and I have thought of him many times over the years. His leadership and sense of humor were two of the many qualities that made him who he was. He shall be welcomed by those friends of bill who came before him. Wayne Meyers##imported-begin##Wayne Meyers##imported-end##
