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CDR James Michael Sweetman

Birth	:	14 Mar 1944 Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 2021 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1350000, -96.1330200
Plot	:	SECTION 3 SITE 799
Inscription	:	CDR US NAVY VIETNAM PROUDLY SERVED IN GOD'S HANDS
Description	:	CDR UNITED STATES NAVY VIETNAM James Michael Sweetman, a man of extraordinary character, who lived a life in service to God, family, and country, died peacefully on Saturday at his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim, 76, served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy for twenty years including two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned a bronze star for valor in combat. He continued his Navy career with stations at Pearl Harbor, the Pentagon, Virginia Beach and the Strategic Air Command in Omaha. He patrolled the... Read More	CDR UNITED STATES NAVY VIETNAM James Michael Sweetman, a man of extraordinary character, who lived a life in service to God, family, and country, died peacefully on Saturday at his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim, 76, served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy for twenty years including two tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned a bronze star for valor in combat. He continued his Navy career with stations at Pearl Harbor, the Pentagon, Virginia Beach and the Strategic Air Command in Omaha. He patrolled the seas all over the globe in defense of his country aboard the USS Forrestal and USS Shreveport before retiring in 1988. Jim spoke very little of his military career but recalled fondly a return mission to Vietnam to escort home a POW, Bill Tschudy, and reunite him with his wife and young son. Jim was an accomplished pianist capable of playing a complex piece from memory, or picking up a sheet of music and flawlessly playing a new tune. When he wasn’t visiting grandchildren or on the links, he could often be found entertaining friends at parties with his musical gifts. Always a servant, Jim offered his musical talents to the community by singing in the church choir and with friends in a barbershop quartet, “Yesterday’s Kids”. His service to the Church went far beyond music and sprung from a deep devotion to his faith. Jim prayed the Rosary daily, volunteered his time at Boys Town, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Most importantly, he was a beacon of principle and morality and an embodiment of Christ’s love for us all. Jim was born in Canton, South Dakota in 1944. He was a multi-sport athlete at Canton High before attending St. John’s University (MN), where his father, John, had also studied (and where his 5 children later graduated). After college he worked in the Twin Cities and attended William Mitchell Law School in the evenings for one year before deciding the join the Navy ahead of the draft. While in the Navy, he went on to earn a Masters in Human Resource Management from Pepperdine University. Survived by: Wife of 49 years: Mary Sons: John, Michael, Thomas and Patrick Daughter: Julie Hollowell 12 Grandchildren 3 sisters Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler Published by Omaha World-Herald on Jan. 11, 2021 Military rites by Benson VFW Post 2503

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Where is CDR James Michael Sweetman's memorial?
CDR James Michael Sweetman's memorial is located at: Omaha National Cemetery, Sarpy County, USA.
When did CDR James Michael Sweetman death?
CDR James Michael Sweetman death on 9 Jan 2021 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the CDR James Michael Sweetman's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1350000
Longitude: -96.1330200

Family Members:

Parent

John Sweetman

(1905 - 1989)

Maxine Heintz Sweetman

(1911 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Omaha National Cemetery
Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1350000, -96.1330200

2. Glesmann Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1105610, -96.1338040

3. Springfield Memorial Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0974998, -96.1371994

4. Sarpy County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0890410, -96.1194250

5. Voss Mohr Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1903000, -96.1288986

6. Grabow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1617889, -96.2059402

7. Portal Cemetery
Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1838989, -96.0802994

8. Fairview Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1027985, -96.0513992

9. Pennsylvania Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1539001, -96.2253036

10. Pflug Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0759500, -96.1909500

11. Cedar Dale Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1418304, -96.0338745

12. LaBorde Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1464005, -96.2331009

13. Papillion Cemetery
Papillion, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1758003, -96.0410995

14. Wilson Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0495000, -96.1475000

15. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2047005, -96.2050018

16. Indian Mound Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0360000, -96.1547000

17. Beth El Cemetery
Ralston, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -96.0428009

18. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1314011, -96.2778015

19. Lefler Farm Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0455284, -96.2247925

20. Thomas Calvary Cemetery
Gretna, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1586000, -96.2887000

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2558975, -96.1194687

22. Ball Cemetery
Springfield, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0205994, -96.1919022

23. Resurrection Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2344208, -96.0365448

24. Hrabik Cemetery
Bellevue, Sarpy County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1726540, -95.9768200