Joe Don James

Country: United States

State: Texas

Fire Dept: Mansfield

Year Started in Fire Service: 1978

Rank: Other

Description: After 30 yrs in the Texas fire service, I knew that my career is nearing it's end. I wanted something to show my faith in God, and thanks to Him for keeping me safe throughout my career. Also the initials of the most awesome lady in the world, my soulmate, on top of the SCBA bottle. The wings on the top of the bottle represent angel wings as she has always been my guardian angel. The 16 on the helmet shield represents the number of years it took for us to finally be together from the time we first met and then were seperated by the paths that out lives took us down, and then back to each other.

Tattoo Location: Left Shoulder

Year Inked: 2008

Studio: Modern Image in Fort Worth, Texas