Major Hajek

Maj. James Walter Hajek, Sr. Ret., 87 of Milton DE., died Saturday June 10, 2006. He was the former spouse of Audrey Hajek of Holbrook, NY. He was born February 27, 1919 in Rego Park, NY the son of the late James and late Rosie Hajek. He enjoyed collecting Stamps with the Sussex County Stamp Club, Windsurfing, and was a Member of the Polar Bear Plunge Club, Loved the beach and ran a 5k race in his 80’s. He was a Maj. in the US Army before retiring and then served the federal government as a civilian. While in the military he was an Infantry Unit Tank Commander, He served in WWII European Theater, Northern France , The Rhineland, Central Europe , African Mid-Eastern Theater, and Asiatic Pacific Theater. Received the Bronze Star, American Defense Medal and Purple Heart. He also served in Vietnam. Surviving in addition to his former wife are Sons and daughter-in-laws Paul and Lee Hajek of Woodbine, James Jr. and Linda Hajek of Eldersburg, Daughter and Son-in-law Catherine and Jim Thomas of Columbia. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Funeral Services will take place Thursday June 15, 2006 8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784 with the Pastor Dr. Ann Boyd of St. Paul ’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery Friday August 4, 2006 . For those attending please be at the cemetery administration office no later than 12:30 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Donor Service, PO Box 630577 Baltimore, MD 21263-0577.