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James Aaron Thompson
A graduate of Kennett High School in Conway, New Hampshire, died March 19th 2014. He is survived by his wife Cynthia (Brothers) Thompson of Petoskey, Michigan, A daughter, Valerie Lynn Thompson of Daytona Beach, Florida and a granddaughter Meagan Janelle Whisker of Daytona Beach Florida.
James was born in North Conway, New Hampshire on December 28th 1945, to Rita Sawyer Thompson and George Edward Thompson. James was the youngest of five children. James served in Vietnam in the 503rd Airborne Infantry Unit and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was a decorated soldier with a Honorable discharge. He received the Bronze Medal with V for Valor for heroism during his tour of duty in Vietnam during 1964 – 1965. While with the 503rd, James participated in 29 combat in a single year.
James contributed his time at the Vietnam Memorial Wall by working in the vigil booths for several years to promote awareness of the POW and MIA soldiers.
At the time of his death Jame