Remembering Jim Flavin

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Jim 'JimF4M1s' Flavin

It is with heavy heart I report we've lost this long time respected member.
Born and raised in Northern Ca May 7-1949. Jim passed away at the age of 70 from a long hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday, November 16-2019.

Jim and his wife Barbara celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary back on July 31st.
They met in 1966 as teenagers and married in 1968. He was a beloved husband and father.
Most know Jim joined the Navy in Oct 1967 and trained at Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego.
Assigned as a engine-man on a 4 man Assault Craft. He served 4 years 4 months, 34 of those months in Vietnam. Jim served 3 combat tours in 68, 69 and 70. From Da nang.... north.
He would go to his old units memorial at Coronado every year. He celebrated life and appreciated the time he shared with his family. He commented once that "When my wife is broken up a bit I remind her, we just went down to Coronado for my old unit memorial. I have had 51 more years than the men we honor each year at that memorial."

We'll remember him for the man he was. Helpful to new and seasoned collectors. Always willing to share knowledge and his collection. A long time contributing member of The Carbine Club. A man of honor and honesty. For many of us Jim was a mentor.
He had a deep love for our Flag, Country, Those who serve and our Wounded Warriors.

It was Jim's wish that consideration be given to a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project or a Charity of your choice.

WWP | Veterans Charity Organization: Nonprofit Help for Wounded Military

Give our veterans a peace beyond what they fought for....

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