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JAMES E. FORREST "Jim" (Age 95) RADM, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
On Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Alexandria, VA surrounded by family. Dear husband for 70 years of Elisibeth Hanson Forrest, devoted father of Ann (Dileep) Bhandarkar, and James (Alice), Jean (Steven Kesselring), Ellen (Serge Astaud), and Thomas (Jamie) Forrest. Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Blaine) Sharleville, Bennett (Laura) Hansson, Patrick (Bridget) Forrest, and Emily (Robert) Shanahan; great-grandfather of Cooper, Logan, and Morgan. A native of Palms, CA, RADM Forrest enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and served on the battleships Tennessee and Wyoming and the fleet oiler Cuyama before earning an appointment to the Naval Academy in 1942. After his graduation from the US Naval Academy and commissioning in June 1945, he commanded three auxiliary motor minesweepers before transferring to the Supply Corps in l948. He was selected for Rear Admiral in 1971 and served for three years as the Auditor General of the Navy. Academic achievements include obtaining an MBA from Stanford University in June 1954 and graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Received Distinguished Public Service Award in August 1996 from the Secretary of the Navy for sustained distinguished service of 56 years to the United States of America and the Department of the Navy. Awarded the Naval Reserve Association National Distinguished Service Award November 1996.Services will be held on Saturday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at The Fairfax, Fort Belvoir, with interment at Arlington Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
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Pat Lucci
June 19, 2021
My Life was fullfilled by my relationship with Jim ,both professionally and personally. I missed our trips together and early morn phone calls . I know he is running the show , even as he is peacefully resting.
Your Friend
Pat Lucci
Cap P. R. (pat) USN Ret Lucci
June 19, 2020
Jim I Have constant memories of our great relationship. It was Great working with YOU
Jennifer A Sharleville
June 19, 2020
It still seems so unreal it's been three years since we've lost you .. I'll never forget you .. I'll always miss and love you though ..
July 14, 2018
RADM Forrest was as fine a man as I ever met. He was genuinely a good human being who served as a shining role model for all of us Navy types.
RADM Steve Yusem, USN (Ret.)
KEN MARVIN
November 20, 2017
UNCLE JIM , WE WILL MISS YOUR WIT AND YOUR HUMOR . GODSPEED TO THE WIZZARD . KEN AND URSULA
Jennifer Sharleville
November 15, 2017
I will miss you dearly granddaddy .. You were the one man who was always there for me .. Could be so long since we would talk.. And then when we did .. It was like it was yesterday .. I loved you more than you'll. Ever know .. Im sorry i didn't get to spend much time with you.. ..i love you always R.i.p dearest grandfather. You deserve your time to relax and shine on us as you always did..sail on to the sunset ... For it will lead you home.. I love you
Steven griffin
October 30, 2017
Sorry for your lost.
My wife Mary Beth Aull, (daughter of Captain Herbert Aull) says she loved Admiral Forrest and Liz.
Michael Smith
July 16, 2017
May he Lord hold Jim in the palm of his hand. Eternal rest grant unto him and let perpetual light shine upon him!
CAPT Michael P. Smith USN
Bill Sparkman
July 16, 2017
Salute to the famiy of James Forrest, who served America all his adult life. An amazing leader who lived his life as an example to others. An inspiration that will live on because of that example. Bless his family in their time of loss.
Eileen McNicholas
July 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Forrest family in their loss at this difficult time . Sending prayers and healing light to all of you .
June 29, 2017
You taught me a lot about life and how to be manager and leader. I still think about many of the things I learned from you as a young officer. Thank you!
Randolph M. Railey, CAPT, SC, USNR (Ret)
Richard Brain, USNR, HTC, Retired
June 29, 2017
You did a great job, Fair Winds and following Seas. May God be with you and your family.
Lee & Teri
June 29, 2017
You were a mentor who shared your wisdom freely and gave from your heart. You were a role model who made us all strive to be better at work, as family members and as citizens. You had a joke for every occasion and filled our lives with laughter. You shared your knowledge which in turn we shared with hundreds of others. You inspired so many people, the difference you made in this world is monumental. Our lives are enriched because you were part of them. You are loved and missed more than words can say. Our thoughts and our hearts go out to your family and all the people who feel the profound loss of your passing. May peace always be with those whose lives you touched, we are the most fortunate to have known you. You will always be remembered.
June 28, 2017
RADM Forrest was a true leader whom I respected very much. He truly cared about all of the troops. RADM Forrest used his sense of humor appropriately to make one feel at ease in his presence. I am a better officer for having known him. My deepest sympathy to his family, we will miss him very much. Take comfort in knowing that he is watching over us now.
V/r,
Susan Labhard, CAPT (Ret), NC, USN
Ron Willis
June 27, 2017
Sleep well Admiral you have earned it.
Mike & Sue Natt
June 26, 2017
Our thoughts are with you and all the family at this time.
Donnetta Hester
June 25, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Donnetta Hester
Uday Mandrekar
June 25, 2017
Sorry to learn. R I P James E Forrest.
Ellen Forrest
June 25, 2017
You were the best father a daughter could ever have. Even at 95, you were taken too soon. Thank you for providing our family with a wonderful life filled with open doors and endless opportunities. How lucky we were to have had you as our father. Loving and missing you always, Ellen
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