James J Roche served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 8 months. James served in World War II.
Detective Sergeant James Roche suffered a fatal heart attack as he and other officers attempted to control a crazed man who had entered the United States Capitol without permission. Sergeant Roche was a U.S. Army veteran who had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 20 years and had been on a temporary protective assignment at the United States Capitol for six months at the time of his death. During his career, he received 43 commendations. He was survived by his wife. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Laid nearby · Section 43
8,017 others are held in this section; the nearest 12 by row and grave.
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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.
Detective Sergeant Roche gave the Metropolitan Police Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the Washington 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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