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“Snapshots of Honor: Sergeant Jarrell and the Lives He Touched”
One of this week’s most meaningful moments was my interview with Sergeant James Jarrell, the veteran I chose for my assignment. Sergeant Jarrell served more than 10 years in the 312th Evacuation Hospital with the United States Army Reserves. He is a proud Desert Storm and Vietnam veteran. His military career is uniquely diverse, having also served in the Air Force National Guard and United States Army Reserves.
Sergeant Jarrell today at 79 years old. He now uses an assistive device to walk, but his spirit remains strong. During our conversation, he shared with a laugh that he once could run three miles in under 13 minutes—but now jokes it takes him 13 minutes to walk just 13 steps. Despite the changes that come with age, he remains a true trooper and embraces his journey with good humor and grace.
A touching moment during our interview at Green Valley Grill in Greensboro, NC. A fellow patron recognized Sergeant Jarrell from his Army photo and stopped by to speak with him. She shared that her brother had served in Delta Force and, like Sergeant Jarrell, is also 79 years old. She proudly showed him her Delta Force ring, one of the few pieces of insignia that family members are permitted to wear to honor a loved one who served in the unit. Sergeant Jarrell, while never having served in Delta Force himself, was familiar with their legacy. The two exchanged stories shared a smile, and created a memorable moment of mutual respect before parting ways.
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    Denice Johnson

    This is a very interesting story. I would have loved to hear more about Sergeant Jarrell time that he had spent in the military and how his life had been as a civilian.

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