In Memory of
James Phillips
James Phillips, age 74, of Shamong, New Jersey died on
August 25, 2020.
Jim became a police officer with the Camden City Police
Department where he served for 37 years and retired as a Lt. He
served most of his career as a member of the SWAT team - as an
operator, supervisor, and as the commander of the unit.
He was the owner of Phillips Publications - a company
dedicated to the preservation of the history of U.S. military
elite units. He attended the annual Special Forces Association
conventions and always had a vendor table set up for the
purchase of books and other Special Forces memorabilia. He is
the author of several books including
The Devil's Bodyguard: prisoner, paratrooper, pirate & patriot.
Jim was a member of the Special Forces Association and the
Chute & Dagger Association. He served on the board of directors
for the American Bladesmith's Society and the Military Freefall
Association. He was a man of many interests and talents to
include time as an instructor in Shotokan Karate.
Services and a funeral took place in Williamstown, New
Jersey on August 29, 2020. Jim's ashes will be spread while in
freefall over Phillips Drop Zone in Yuma, Arizona.
Obituary and Tributes
Obituary and Tributes for Jim Phillips
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