THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Susan is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace 1LT. Cockrell, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family. Semper Fidelis!

Although we were Rebel/Bulldog competitors, we were Sigma Chi brothers and great friends. Those of us that survived will always feel guilt because we did. His family should be proud of a really nice person. Jimmy, George & John Ward too many lost, during and after.

1st Lt. James Warren Cockrell (Jimmy to his friends) was a 1966 graduate of the University of Mississippi. He enlisted in the Marines January 16, 1967, and received his officer training at Quantico, Virginia. He was placed on the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Honor List and was in the top 10% of his class at Quantico. He volunteered for combat duty in Vietnam. He began his tour in Vietnam November 22, 1967. Jimmy gained the Vietnam Service Medal, the Southeast Asia Service Citation, the National Defense Medal and the Purple Heart. He volunteered forte lead a reconnaissance platoon. He was killed during a recon mission in the Quang Tri Province of the Republic of Vietnam.

Jimmy was my only brother and if anyone reading this knew him and would like to contact me, my information is below. I would love to hear from you.

Dear Lt James Cockrell,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Officer. December is here, along with all the preparations. It is almost Christmas. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.