Staff Sgt James Park Snyder
Born: December 10, 1959
Died: May 12, 2008 in Columbus, Georgia
Staff Sgt. James P. Snyder of Nappanee, and formerly of Syracuse, Indiana joined the military in 1989. He tried civilian life again for just under two years in 1995. But because he loved the military so much he joined back up. Since World War I, a member of his family had served in the military, but this was the first time they’ve lost a loved one in the line of duty. James was a veteran of the first Gulf War, and was on his third tour in Iraq when a roadside bomb exploded while he patrolled the streets of Baghdad. James had six surgeries in three weeks after his injuries and had metal rods inserted in his legs. While recovering from his injuries, he served with his unit’s rear detachment team. James was on active duty and stationed at Fort Benning and had previously. He attended Brethren in Christ Church in Nappanee. James died at Martin Army Community Hospital and had just 21 months left until retirement. He was 48. He is the son of Maurice and Donna Rockwell Snyder. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Snyder. He leaves his three children, Dourlas, Karlene, and Joseph Snyder, his Mother, Donna Snyder, three brothers, David, Daniel, and Paul, three sisters, Lorree, Laura, and Neva.
Burial is at Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse, Indiana
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