“ℝ𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕤𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕣𝕖𝕟, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕖𝕡𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕧𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕪𝕤. 𝕃𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕕 𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕤, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕪 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙.” – 𝕊𝕦𝕟 𝕋𝕫𝕦

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It's been quiet, here in the Veterans Community. But we wanted to pause and give a proper tribute to @jerrytsuseer's older brother, James William (Jim) Tippins. So please take a moment out of your busy day, if you would, and join us as we honor our Fallen Brother In Arms.

This won't be an obituary, as that's already been done. Rather... I'd like to call this a "Celebration of Life". James passed June 26, 2024, at the age of 88. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. I could go on and tell you everything I know. But this was a story that was shared by another VET @jerrytsuseer; it was his brother, after all. I will be quite transparent here... I have been working on this post, for almost a week to date. The issues that Jerry is experiencing, are very close to home with me, as my Mom had recently lost her life partner, and all of his belongings were wrapped up in a Trust Fund. He passed in April of last year, and we are still working to get everything resolved. So in my own way, I am still recovering from all that this situation has entailed. But you see... this post is not about me, but rather, to show respect to Jerry's brother. But in this, is the underlying story...

You see...

For those of us who have served, or continue to serve... we all understand the concept of togetherness. I remember very well, the Army motto; "An Army of One". Clique or not, this is probably the biggest battle that [Jerry](https://peakd.com/@jerrytsuseer) is facing. Because in all of this... he is doing it alone. So rather than take more of your time, with my well-known blabbing. I will provide links at the bottom of this post, so you can see with your own eyes, the story that was shared by Jerry. Also... with the greatest of love and respect. I am going to share a few photos from a family member, who served in the United States Air Force and passed several years ago. He was given [Full Military Funeral Honors](https://www.usa.gov/military-funeral-honors). I know this is what James would have wanted, but due to this situation of his death. He was cremated (out of respect, I will let you read the full story via the links I will share at the end of my post). So... for you, James...

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I want to thank you, for taking the time to read this post. It took me longer than I had wanted. But I wanted to be sure I had a clear head, to show Jerry, and his family, that we all send the utmost respect, condolences, and strength to them. From all of us at the Veterans Community...
Wes
^{These are the three relevant posts by Jerry. That explains the passing of his brother, James William (Jim) Tippins} ^{- [Older Brother Passing](https://peakd.com/hive-152367/@jerrytsuseer/older-brother-passing)} ^{- [Loss of a loved one and the complicated mess it results in](https://peakd.com/hive-152367/@jerrytsuseer/loss-of-a-loved-one-and-the-complicated-mess-it-results-in)} ^{- [My Mental Health (but no one asked me)](https://peakd.com/hive-140084/@jerrytsuseer/my-mental-health-but-no)}
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