James Allen Joe served in the U.S. Army for 7 months. James served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer James Joe was shot and killed while off duty after observing a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex he resided in on Whitehurst Drive. He called for additional units before confronting the suspects and identifying himself as an officer. One of the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. He was able to return fire and wound that suspect. Officer Joe died in his wife's arms. The second man testified against the shooter and received 20 years. The shooter was sentenced to death and was executed on December 6th, 1995. Officer Joe was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Joe gave the Dallas Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dallas community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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