In Memory Of
Pfc Jamesj. Jacques, Usmc
1956
1975
Pfc Jamesj. Jacques, Usmc
October 9, 1956 — May 15, 1975
Private First Class James J. Jacques, United States Marine Corps (USMC) killed in action during a rescue mission in Southeast Asia in 1975, will be laid to rest at 1:15 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
PFC Jacques died in a helicopter crash near Koh Tang Island, Cambodia while participating in the rescue of the crew of the SS Mayaguez on May 15, 1975.
PFC Jacques was born on October 9, 1956 in La Junta, Colorado and came to Denver with his family in 1971. He graduated from South High School and attended Denver Opportunity School before joining the Marine Corps on October 31, 1974. He received basic training at Camp Pendleton, California before being shipped overseas.
We, the Jacques family, are very proud to announce that James J. Jacques is finally coming home after being missing in action since May 15, 1975. We, the family, are honored to bring him home and be able to lay him to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving family.
"Welcome Home Jim"
PFC Jacques died in a helicopter crash near Koh Tang Island, Cambodia while participating in the rescue of the crew of the SS Mayaguez on May 15, 1975.
PFC Jacques was born on October 9, 1956 in La Junta, Colorado and came to Denver with his family in 1971. He graduated from South High School and attended Denver Opportunity School before joining the Marine Corps on October 31, 1974. He received basic training at Camp Pendleton, California before being shipped overseas.
We, the Jacques family, are very proud to announce that James J. Jacques is finally coming home after being missing in action since May 15, 1975. We, the family, are honored to bring him home and be able to lay him to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving family.
"Welcome Home Jim"
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