Comments on: Captain James Jabara: Ace of the Korean War

By: THOMAS NANCE

THOMAS NANCE — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:14:50 +0000

I was under Maj. Jabara’s command in Yuma Az. I processed his gunnery
film. Being that it was a training base. He used to say to me ” we killem
with Fillem”. When I had an emergency at home, he saw to it that I was
able to get that emergency leave. I always admired him and was sad to
find out of his demise. I often talk about him. Thank God for haven been able to serve under him.

By: A. Fornos

A. Fornos — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:50:20 +0000

I was in grammar school when Col Jabara became the world’s first jet ace. Three things strike me about this individual, which is typical of the way things used to be:
First his father was a Lebanese immigrant. He was all of 5′-5″. And, finally, he was from Oklahoma/Kansas. The stuff of the “typical” classic American. Where have all those heroes gone?

By: Paul R. Jones

Paul R. Jones — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 07:19:16 +0000

From the day I first saw (then) Maj Jabara’s photo in the World Book Encyclopedia, and the definition of War Aces, he became my hero. He inspired me to be a flyer. He represented what an American hero used to be. Until we get rid of the political correctness police and American apologists like Jimmy Carter and their ilk, we will never be the great and feared USA, and the likes of James Jabara will not be allowed to reemerge. Rest in Peace, Sir. You served us well. You are the last of your breed.

By: Peter Knutson

Peter Knutson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:32:53 +0000

I thank you for your service Capt. Jabara