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JAMIE MORRIS MEMORIAL

Benjamin R. (Jamie) Morris

October 12, 1975 - November 6, 1998

First Classman Benjamin R. (Jamie) Morris died Friday, 6 November 1998, of natural causes. Jamie is survived by his parents, Ben and Nancy Morris, and a younger brother, Aaron, who is a West Point Class of 2001 graduate.  Jamie was engaged to be married to Tesha Farris.

Jamie was very active in USMA's Pipe & Drums and was the Pipe Major of that organization.  His parents, Ben and Nancy Morris, are past presidents of the Gulf Coast of Florida Parents Club. They have been extremely active in support of West Point and parent activities.

 You are invited to visit Jamie's Eulogy web page by clicking on the following link:

 http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1999/19995512/  

In the November 1998 Club Newsletter, Vice President Paulette Valentine wrote:  "A Final Salute to Jamie - Recently, members of  the Gulf Coast WPPC were saddened to learn of the untimely death of Firstie Cadet Benjamin R. (Jamie) Morris at the Academy on November 6, 1998.  The  son of Co-Presidents Ben and Nancy Morris, Jamie was a popular participant  at many Club functions.  As he met and encouraged new cadets entering the  West Point, Jamie demonstrated leadership, honor, and humility, earning him  both the admiration and respect of his fellow cadets.  His quick wit and  ever present smile were a positive influence on his classmates and friends.  On behalf of the West Point Parents Club, we offer our solace and support to  Ben, Nancy, and their son, Cadet Aaron Morris, Jamie's fiancée Tesha Farris.  We will remember Jamie as a leader among leaders.  His example will help us  carry out our role in ensuring the growth and well-being of our West Point  sons and daughters.  We will miss you Jamie!"  

Also in the same newsletter, the Morris Family wrote a personal note:   "We would like to thank everyone for their love and support  during this most difficult time.  We cannot adequately express the wonderful  treatment and support that we have received, starting with a small local law firm that flew us on their private jet to West Point the night of Jamie's  death, to the support from the Academy and the West Point Community, and  finally from the Parents Club, our church and our friends.  Your love and  your prayers are what has gotten us through these dark days.  God bless you  all!  Ben, Nancy, and Aaron Morris and Tesha Farris."   

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JAMIE MORRIS MEMORIAL Leadership Award

Based on a plan developed by Ken and Paula Jones along with Ed and Janet Cuneo,  the West Point Parents Club, Gulf Coast of Florida has established an annual scholarship award in memory of Jamie that will serve as a lasting memorial for him.  The award will be made to an outstanding member from Hillsborough High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC).  The  recipient will be selected by the JROTC staff and will receive a savings bond  of $100, a medallion, and a certificate.

Awardees:

2003 - Dominique Le Cao

2002 - Colin McDonald 

2001 - John S. Glassmyer 

2000 - Nathan Brown (USMA Class of 2005) 

1999 - Sean Douglas Kerr

Details regarding selection of Dominique Le Cao, the 2003 recipient,  may be reviewed in the May 2003 Newsletter.  Go there now.