James Edward Palmeri
Private First Class
B CO, 4TH BN, 12TH INFANTRY, 199TH INFANTRY BDE, USARV
Army of the United States
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
June 02, 1948 to February 26, 1969
JAMES E PALMERI is on the Wall at Panel W31, Line 71

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James E Palmeri
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Jim Palmeri, graduation photo

12 Feb 2004

Jim, As your 35th anniversary approaches, my thoughts and memories turn to you. It's hard to believe it has been so long; but to me, it seems like yesterday!

I have many memories of our youthful years together, the most vivid and memorable one being before your military service during the Vietnam conflict.

I was home on leave from the Army after basic and AIT training, before being shipped overseas for duty. You and I were wrestling on the side lawn of our house and Mother thought that I was going to easily beat you - I being the bigger and more athletic type and you being the skinny, scrapy type. You threw me to the ground very quickly and Mother had a silent laugh as she was watching us out the kitchen window! I wish you were here to try again.

Your sister-in-law, Denise, said "if there was a stairway to heaven, she would climb it and bring you back home to us!"

As long as you live in the heart of someone, you never have died. Rest in peace Jim.

Your big brother, Jack
j.e.pal@crocker.com

Photos courtesy of brother Joe Palmeri
joepalmeri@comcast.net


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