THE WALL OF FACES

Jaime was a friend and brother in Christ. When on base we attended the same chapel to worship. I was in First Cav 2/8 C Co. and he a Ranger I believe. I was so sad when I got word that he had been KIA. I will see you in heaven bro.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Jaime was a super nice friend and competitor all through our Hobbs High School years on the Cross Country and Track teams. He was encouraging and always wanted the best for me and our team at every meet and workout. I’ll never forget Jimmy! He was the best.

Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice. I spent this Memorial Day weekend with my son’s in DC! Since my husband Jaime Vejar who I met in the Navy, is another of your namesakes we sought out your name on the wall and requested a rubbing as a personal memento for him!

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Jaime Pacheco, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam: Specialist Four Pacheco distinguished himself on 25 May 1972 while serving as medic on a Ranger Team which was on a reconnaissance mission in Tan Uyen Province, Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Pacheco walked as rear scout for a four man point reconnaissance element when the element discovered an enemy bunker complex. As the first three men of the element exhausted their first magazines, Specialist Pacheco immediately recognized the danger caused by the lull in firing and rushed the bunkers firing his own weapon and throwing fragmentation grenades. As the team withdrew from the bunker complex, he remained in his position and continued to throw a total of twelve fragmentation grenades, covering the team's withdrawal. By holding the enemy at bay his fellow soldiers were able to escape without injury. When he attempted to rejoin his team, he was hit by enemy fire which wounded him fatally. His actions gave the team the precious time they needed to reach safety. Specialist Pacheco's gallantry in action and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/24620