In Honor And Remembrance of An American Hero
Captain James M. Gurbisz, US Army
Jim was killed in Iraq serving his country on 4 November 2005
Jim was awarded the Combat Action Badge,
the Purple Heart
and the Bronze Star.
He also received the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
The Army Transportation Corps awarded Jim the Ancient Order of Saint Christopher (info here), and the State of New Jersey awarded Jim it's highest honor, the state's Distinguished Service Medal (info here).
West Point Graduation, Class of 2002
Jim on the
cover of
Stars and Stripes
Helen (Mom) - Jim - Kathleen (big sister) - Ken (Dad)
Jim's West Point graduation
Mrs. & Mr.
James M. Gurbisz
Jim and his beautiful bride, Victoria (Tori), on their wedding day.
Tori and Jim
