James was nominated by his son, Byron:
My father served in the navy for 26 years. He served on the Guam, and the Kennedy and flew drones out of Dam Neck was in charge of VF101 at Oceana Master Jet Base. During his career he was gone for many holidays protecting America and our interest. He moved us often from state to state during his career living in Florida twice, Virginia twice, Maine, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
He is a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and always puts his family first. After retirement he began a pool business which he grew into 5 locations and is currently president of Aqua Leisure Pools.