Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient James Lawson
James A. "Gus" Lawson, 89, died Friday, May 18, 2012, his way, at his Madison Avenue home with his wife and two daughters. He was the husband of Marilyn (Kendall) Lawson and the late Winifred (Kiff) Lawson. Born in Gloucester on September 25, 1922, he was the son of the late William H. and Katherine L. (Romkey) Lawson. Gus was a graduate of the Gloucester High School class of 1940. He was active in baseball, football and basketball. He was the highest scorer in Essex County for the Gloucester...