Jennifer-Harris-Obituary

Jennifer Harris

Swampscott, Massachusetts

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Swampscott, Massachusetts

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A Marine captain from Swampscott, who tackled the rigors of the US Naval Academy and became a helicopter pilot, died Wednesday in a crash during her third tour in Iraq, according to a town veteran official. Captain Jennifer Harris, 28, was the second Swampscott native to die in the war. This...

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An authentic and genuinely kind hearted individual. Im honored to have known you, to have experienced your friendship and grateful to hold and share memories of you. Thanks for the laughs, the sailing, and offering the (dry!) clothes off your back (like Rosie said :)) You are missed and remembered fondly, Karyn

I never met Capt. Harris I was out of USMC while she was still a sophomore at Annapolis.

There key words I read in the article to know that she died with honor and doing what she loved and supporting combat operations.

I was airwing too (fixed wing ejection seat mechanic)

Those key words were. Marine, Pilot and Swampscott, MA....(I was born in Ounn and lived in Swampscott during my early years.

RIP Capt Harris and your sacrifice will not be...

Jen,

We got through the holidays again....missing you so very much. The pandemic is still with us, so, sadly, we still haven't been to your paradise. The stretch of time from your birthday through to February 7 is always difficult. We call them the dark days because it's all the holidays without you and we miss the light that you were.

Thank you for all of the signs you send us so we know your are with us always. Inspired by your compassionate heart we decorated the...

Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. Your legacy is an inspiration to all SHS graduates and will not be forgotten

Jen, a day does not go by that I don't think about you. I love the signs that you send that you are always with me, especially the butterflies and doves. We are missing your paradise so much in these crazy pandemic times! We feel your spirit there constantly when we are there. I love keeping up with your friends...it makes me feel like I have a little piece of you. Love and miss you forever!
Linda xoxoxo

Rest In Peace Capt Jennifer Harris, remembering you and all who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy our freedom today this Memorial Day Weekend God Bless

Oh my goodness, Jen. What an unbelievable time in Ohio celebrating you at the International Women's Air & Space Museum. How it all came together is incredible.....but you know that! I met the most wonderful people...all there to honor you and the Purple Foxes.

We visited all of the memorials for veterans and the fallen. So touching.
We also visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame and there, on their huge sign, was your picture with a welcome for me! Amazing private tour. I'm...

The Massachusetts Bay Division of The United States Naval Sea Cadets Holds You In Our Thoughts on Your Birthday.
R/
ENS Philip H Strauch
Commanding Officer

Hey Jen,

Time flies way too fast these days! Thinking back to our busy summer and remembering how you hung around the yard every day....fluttering here and there! I think you were telling us that you approved the new front yard complete with a new little paver patio, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon cold beverages, and with our seashell pathways and starfish and sand dollar stepping stones and all of the beach rock...funny that we had to buy beach rock when we live at the...