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JAMES A HIGHSMITH

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JAMES ARTHUR HIGHSMITH

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JAMES A HIGHSMITH

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POSTED ON 11.5.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. We should be forever thankful for the sacrifices of you and so many others to ensure the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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POSTED ON 12.12.2021

POSTED BY: ANON

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SP4 James Arthur Highsmith is buried at the Friends Cemetery in McNabb, IL.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 6.3.2019

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sp4 James Highsmith, Thank you for your service as a Flight Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. Memorial Day just passed when we honor and remember you. Please watch over the USA, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 12.18.2018

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four James Arthur Highsmith, Served with the 116th Assault Helicopter Company, 14th Aviation Battalion, 16th Aviation Group, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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POSTED ON 11.7.2017

POSTED BY: Michelle Shannon Highsmith

Thank you Daddy!

Having just recognized Veteran's Day - of course I always think of you and your sacrifice. Crazy how one day can alter the lives of so many. Both of your granddaughters are graduating from college in the next 6-8 months, you would be so proud. I miss and love you always xoxo

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