More detail on this person: Jacobs -- James A. Jacobs -- James A., 55, Pleasant Dale, died Monday (2/4/02) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln (9/30/46) to Herman and Tillie (Schneider). Served, U.S. Army, seven years, achieved rank of captain; Vietnam veteran; piloted helicopters while in Vietnam. After military service, piloted helicopters in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran and Alaska before returning to Nebraska. Worked at Lincoln's veterans hospital for last 17 years. Member, Pleasant Dale American Legion 354. Avid nature and animal lover, marvelous sense of humor and wild about trains. Survivors: son, Nathan Ross, Lincoln; special companions, Lucy, Mama Kitty, Lobo and Shadow; sisters, brother-in-law, Gerry, Sheila Jacobs and Lawrence Thies, Lincoln; niece, Jacki; cousins, aunts, uncles, VA co-workers. Preceded in death by parents. Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Steve Ratzlaff. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military honors by Pleasant Dale American Legion 354. Visitation: two hours before services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family or Coalition for Pet Protection. "
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