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remembering SSG James Moriarty
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remembering SSG James Moriarty
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U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
James F. Moriarty of Kerrville, TX
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
James F. Moriarty of Kerrville, TX
Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) James Moriarty, 27, served as part of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)
with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Campbell, KY
KIA November 4, 2016, by small-arms fire when his convoy was attacked while entering a Jordanian military base in Jafr, Jordan
His teammates / brother-in-arms, Staff Sergeant Matthew Lewellen and Staff Sergeant Kevin McEnroe, were also shot and killed
We honor and thank US Army Staff Sergeant Moriarty for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others
with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Campbell, KY
KIA November 4, 2016, by small-arms fire when his convoy was attacked while entering a Jordanian military base in Jafr, Jordan
His teammates / brother-in-arms, Staff Sergeant Matthew Lewellen and Staff Sergeant Kevin McEnroe, were also shot and killed
We honor and thank US Army Staff Sergeant Moriarty for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others
James "Jimmy" Francis Moriarty
Born January 27, 1989 in Houston, TX
Member of 2 'brotherhoods' - the Green Berets and SigEp fraternity ;)
"Kind, Warm, Brilliant" man - per obituary
Huge Longhorns Fan
Attended Annunciation Orthodox School in Houston
2007 Graduate of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity while attending UT-Austin
2011 Graduate of University of Texas - Austin with Bachelor's of Arts in Econmics
Enlisted in US Amry in September 2011
Selected for and Graduated, as Weapons Sergeant, from Special Forces Qualification Course in December 2013
Assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Ft. Campbell, KY
Prior to last deployment overseas to Jordan, deployed three times in support of Central Command operations
During last deployment in Jordan, training Syrian rebels and Jordanian soldiers to fight ISIS
Ambushed (murdered) along with 2 other Green Berets, by Jordanian soldier, when entering Jordan military base
Survived by his mother and father, Cindy and James R. Moriarty of Kerrville, Texas, and his sisters Rebecca Moriarty of Houston, Texas and Melissa Moriarty of Bogotá, Colombia
Born January 27, 1989 in Houston, TX
Member of 2 'brotherhoods' - the Green Berets and SigEp fraternity ;)
"Kind, Warm, Brilliant" man - per obituary
Huge Longhorns Fan
Attended Annunciation Orthodox School in Houston
2007 Graduate of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity while attending UT-Austin
2011 Graduate of University of Texas - Austin with Bachelor's of Arts in Econmics
Enlisted in US Amry in September 2011
Selected for and Graduated, as Weapons Sergeant, from Special Forces Qualification Course in December 2013
Assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Ft. Campbell, KY
Prior to last deployment overseas to Jordan, deployed three times in support of Central Command operations
During last deployment in Jordan, training Syrian rebels and Jordanian soldiers to fight ISIS
Ambushed (murdered) along with 2 other Green Berets, by Jordanian soldier, when entering Jordan military base
Survived by his mother and father, Cindy and James R. Moriarty of Kerrville, Texas, and his sisters Rebecca Moriarty of Houston, Texas and Melissa Moriarty of Bogotá, Colombia
[ James' UT-Austin graduation day pic ]
Inspirational Quotes about James F. Moriarty
"Jimmy enjoyed teaching people. He was a teacher and a leader. He was a fast runner and gifted athlete, who disguised his physical talents behind a dad bod."
-Steven Geuther, best bud in college
"My brother's last words were 'We are Americans. We are friends,'"
-Cindy and Melissa Moriarty, sisters
-Steven Geuther, best bud in college
"My brother's last words were 'We are Americans. We are friends,'"
-Cindy and Melissa Moriarty, sisters
[ Moriarty's military decorations per TogetherWeServed.com - including posthumously awarded Combat Infantryman Badge ]
His awards and decorations include the ...
posthumously awarded: Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge
and the ...
Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Special Forces Tab, the Parachutist Badge, and the Special Operations Diving Supervisor Badge
His awards and decorations include the ...
posthumously awarded: Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge
and the ...
Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Special Forces Tab, the Parachutist Badge, and the Special Operations Diving Supervisor Badge
Sources for Tribute
CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to examine Moriarty's FindAGrave.com tribute
CLICK HERE to read his Legacy.com obituary and messages of condolence
GO HERE to see his TogetherWeServed.com site
CLICK HERE to review the Green Beret Foundation tribute to SSG Moriarty
GO HERE to see Stars & Stripes news article about the ambush of these 3 Green Berets
CLICK HERE to read article about SSG's Moriarty and Lewellen being honored at 2017 Texas vs Kansas football game
GO HERE to examine article about Moriarty's sisters planning for his return
***CLICK HERE for the best written, most engaging article I read about SSG Moriarty's burial at Arlington***
[ SSG Moriarty is buried at Arlington National Cemetery = Section 60 ]
Stirring Slideshow and Audio Reading of Interment Ceremony Article
... Watch slideshow as listen to reading of article about SSG Moriarty's interment ceremony by a fellow SigEp fraternity brother - Dave Bradt, a Marine combat Vet ...
Video of Jordanian soldier ambush of Green Berets
iHonor American Flag dedicated to GWOT Fallen ... US Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) James Moriarty posted and flying at Flag Steward HQ before shipment. Mt Evans is backdrop of top pic.
iHonor American Flag : Visitor Comments for SSG Moriarty
... posted here from newest to oldest ...
... posted here from newest to oldest ...
To James' family -
Thanks for raising a son & brother who was committed to serving his country - defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others. I've enthralled by his life story and military career while building this tribute. I would have been honored to serve next to him. I especially enjoyed hearing what a great runner he was despite his 'dad bod.' It reminds of some of my Marine buds who surprised with their physical prowess despite their outward appearance. Always fun to see the 'mind win over matter' ;)
- from Sean on 6/15/19
Thanks for raising a son & brother who was committed to serving his country - defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate others. I've enthralled by his life story and military career while building this tribute. I would have been honored to serve next to him. I especially enjoyed hearing what a great runner he was despite his 'dad bod.' It reminds of some of my Marine buds who surprised with their physical prowess despite their outward appearance. Always fun to see the 'mind win over matter' ;)
- from Sean on 6/15/19
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