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SPC

James Cavaco

1967 · Age 26 · Forestdale, MA

SPC James M. Cavaco portrait
SPC James M. Cavaco Celebration with Honor and Respect tribute card
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Station 8 Memorial
Queenslake Horse Farm
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Custom Tribute Bottle
Cavaco

Specialist James Cavaco was killed on the Lost Convoy — the harrowing column of vehicles that became separated and lost in the hostile streets of Mogadishu. From Forestdale, Massachusetts, he was 26 years old when he made the ultimate sacrifice. His Bronze Star with Valor Device honors the courage he demonstrated in the chaos of urban combat. His memorial at Queenslake stands among the trees, a quiet and permanent place of remembrance.

Full Name
SPC James M. Cavaco
Rank
SPC
Unit
3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Hometown
Forestdale, MA
Born
1967
Queenslake Station
Station 8
Bronze Star with VPurple Heart

"Their names are spoken at Station 8 of the Queenslake course every October. Every runner who passes pauses to honor James Cavaco."