Tommy Ralph Jacks, age 69, devoted husband, loving father and generous friend, left his earthly body Wednesday, July 6, 2011 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
A distinguished Vietnam veteran and retired Army sergeant first class and civil servant, Tom was very knowledgeable on the repair of DUSTOFF helicopters and kept them in the air so we could do our jobs.
Tom was honored with the bronze star for meritorious service, the meritorious service medal, air medal with 2nd oak leaf cluster, and the army commendation ribbon with one oak leaf cluster. He received the Vietnam service medal with 11 campaign stars.