2450...)()()()()()James Jay Heckel
Personal Life:
James was born on November 27, 1947 in Monroe, Michigan. He attended Pittsford Highschool and graduated in 1965. Before heading to the United States Army, James married his wife Janet and they had two sons, Steven and Jeffrey. James returned after Vietnam because this was home. He worked two jobs. In the morning he worked for Pittsford Block and in the afternoon he worked for Hillsdale Tool.
Military Life:
James was drafted shortly after high school to serve in the United States Army as a truck driver. His MOS was switched to office clerk and that is what he did in Vietnam. James achieved the rank of Specialist E5.
Awards and Decorations:
Bronze Star
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Community and Service organizations:
Hillsdale County Veteran of the Year
Waldron VFW Adjunct 38 years
Hillsdale County Conservation Club
Pittsford Athletic Booster Club Past President
James still enjoys hunting, farming and most importantly watching his grand children grow.