James-FONG-Obituary

James King FONG

Sacramento, California

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FONG, James King Of Sacramento, California passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was born in Sacramento on July 16, 1922 and graduated from C.K. McClatchy High School in 1939, before enlisting in the U.S Army Air Corp. Jim served as a navigator-bombardier on a B-17 and flew 35 missions over...

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I know some time has passed and I send my heart felt sympathy. I am a retired Air Force MSgt and now a History teacher in Victorville, California on the former George Air Force Base. As my class was conducting research we came across a PDF file of an old year book of Class 44-5 Bombardier. I would like to send the PDF file to a relative if possible. My grandfather served during WWII in Colorado and I know little to nothing about his time in the Army and I would like to pass this...

Jim was a dedicated Christian. His hardworking nature and his services to the church will always be remembered. Condolences to his family. Susan Fong

Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you and your family. We will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing your Dad James, Mom Emilie and Sister Melinda. You and the entire Fong Family are in our prayers during this difficult time.

As a highly decorated navigator-bombardier on a B-17 with 35 missions over Germany in WWII, he is a quiet hero.