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In addition to his active trial practice, Jim Shannon speaks at national tort litigation seminars. He is co-counsel with law firms nationally in high profile ... Lifetime Achievement Recipients Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jim traveled worldwide as an "Army brat" until graduating from high school in Japan. While attending Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, he received his Bachelors of Arts in 1969 and Masters of Arts degrees in 1974. From 1969 through 1972, Jim served in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division. After his military service, he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1977 from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Jim established Shannon Law Firm in Hazlehurst, Mississippi in 1979 and is committed to legal and community involvement in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where he has served as Municipal Court Judge, attorney for the Copiah County Board of Supervisors and attorney for the county hospital. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi as well as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has participated in cases in Mississippi, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and many other states. Also he has participated in cases in the Virgin Islands and the country of Venezuela. Jim was recognized in 2001 as one of America's Top 10 lawyers, by Lawyers Weekly USA. The legal publication highlighted Shannon as one who "stood out from the crowd" among the country's million lawyers. The national publication for legal professionals also spotlighted Shannon for his trial work on the first jury verdict involving the drug Propulsid.
Capt. James D. Shannon ... Jim Shannon started his flying career 8/20/1942 at Kelly Field. After stops at Wilson Bonfils Major Army Air Field, Blackland and ... One museum, two locations Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC. Visit National Air and Space Museum in DC Udvar-Hazy Center in VA Plan a field trip Plan a group visit At the museum and online Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both in person or virtually. What's On Events Exhibitions IMAX Dive deep into air and space Browse our collections, stories, research, and on demand content. Explore Stories Topics Collections On demand For researchers For teachers and parents Bring the Air and Space Museum to your learners, wherever you are. Learn Programs Learning resources Plan a field trip Educator professional development Education monthly theme Be the spark Your support will help fund exhibitions, educational programming, and preservation efforts. Give Become a member Wall of Honor Ways to give Host an Event Home Give Wall of Honor Capt. James D. Shannon Foil: 19 Panel: 1 Column: 2 Line: 1 Jim Shannon started his flying career 8/20/1942 at Kelly Field. After stops at Wilson Bonfils Major Army Air Field, Blackland and Rattlesnake Fields, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt and assigned to the 446th Bomber Group 704th Squadron and assigned his own B24. Then he was off to Norwich, England where he joined the 2nd Air division of the 8th Air Force. Jim then flew 30 bombing missions over Europe. The 446th also led the attack on Normandy on D Day. Jim at 22 years old was commander of one of three lead positions that day. After completing his missions he was assigned to the 2nd Air Division Headquarters as commanding officer of flight selection and weather squadron. He also flew wing for Major General William E Kepner. He was dismissed from duty in December 1945 after receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 3 clusters, and the European Theatre Ribbon with 7 campaign stars. He had flown every fighter and bomber in the 8th Air Force from the B17 and 24 to the A 20 and 26 the P47 and 51 and of course his B24. But that's not all. After his dismissal he was hired by Eastern Airlines in January of 1946. He was a Captain for Eastern for over 36 years!! He also flew every aircraft that Eastern had until his retirement in 1982 finishing with their L10-11. By the time he was done Capt Shannon had logged over 30,000 hours!! His son Jimmy continued his flying legacy by flying in the Air Guard and then as a Captain for American Airlines. Captain Shannon's wife Frankie was one of the first flight attendants for Delta Airlines and his daughter Ginny was an attendant as well. This is truly a flying family. Captain Shannon or "Granpa" as we used to call him was one of the greatest men that I have ever had the honor of knowing. His love for his family, his God and his country was and is to be admired.
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James D. Shannon Sr. Bluffton, SC - On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, James D. Shannon Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away... Bluffton, SC - On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, James D. Shannon Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at age 72 near his home in Bluffton, SC. He formerly lived in Staunton and Warrenton, VA. Jimmy was born on June 20, 1947 in Plattsburg, NY to Edna and Warren Shannon. On March 22, 1969, he married Joyce Ann Knicely. They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Jimmy was loved and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and kind and loving heart. He was the life of any party. His laugh was like no others and he was the constant anchor of his family. He served in the U.S. Navy, followed by a successful career in trucking. After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service in 2011, he and his wife moved to Bluffton, SC. He especially enjoyed the weekly Friday night dinner and movie dates with his wife and sister/brother-in-laws. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by their son, James D. Shannon Jr. (Meg) of Yucca Valley, CA and grandchildren James D. Shannon III of Newport News, VA and Madison and Gavin Shannon of Yucca Valley, CA. Also surviving are his mother and father-in-law, Bill and Bea Berry of Staunton, VA; his brothers, Bill (Cindy) Shannon of Howardsville, VA, Kenny (Janice) Shannon of Clarksville, VA and sister Sandra Diamond of North Chesterfield, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jack Shannon, his sister, Cindy Station Shannon and her husband Bill, his brothers-in-law, Richard Diamond and Tommy Mawyer and nephew, Rich Diamond. Also left to cherish his memory are sister/brother-in-laws, Carolyn and Larry Dean, Patricia Mawyer, Becky and Don Elia, Cindy and Jay Kalan and many adoring nephews and nieces.