Jim was one the boys that "hung together" with me at John Marshall. Roddy Jurado and Todd Vanderpool were the other two. Jim always talked about being a Green Beret and I was looking to join the Marines. Jim joined the Marines and was part of the Saigon evacuation. I joined the Army and became a Green Beret....go figure.
Jim passed away while driving home on leave either in late 1975 or early 1976. He was a good friend! He has been missed all these years and I think on him oftern.
Jeff Mathis
Jim was one the boys that "hung together" with me at John Marshall. Roddy Jurado and Todd Vanderpool were the other two. Jim always talked about being a Green Beret and I was looking to join the Marines. Jim joined the Marines and was part of the Saigon evacuation. I joined the Army and became a Green Beret....go figure.
Jim passed away while driving home on leave either in late 1975 or early 1976. He was a good friend! He has been missed all these years and I think on him oftern.
De Oppresso Liber!
Jeff Mathis