JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN 65-68
HONORING ONE OF THE BEST A U.S. MARINE
THEY CAME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD MEN WHO WANTED TO HELP THIER FELLOW MAN. SOME CAME FROM THE EAST COAST CITIES SOME FROM THE RURAL AREAS OF THE EASTERN STATES MANY CAME FROM THE MIDWESTERN STATES FROM THE PLAINS TO THE ROCKY MOUNTIANS SOME CAME FROM PLACES LIKE DALLAS OR SANTE FE, MANY CAME FROM THE FAR WEST PLACES LIKE LA., SEATTLE, TUSCAN SOME CAME FROM ALASKA AND HAWAII AND GUAM. THEY ALL CAME TO THIS LITTLE COUNTRY OF VIET-NAM TO HELP THIER FELLOW MAN. AND THESE MEN ON THIS BLACK WALL LEFT BEHIND THIER LIFE'S SO THAT WE COULD LIVE OUR'S!! ATTENTION A MARINE HAS GIVEN HIS ALL! AND I SALUTE THAT MAN FOR HE IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF MAN. A UNITED STATES MARINE! I AM HONORED TO WRITE ON HIS MEMORIAL
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K. R.
FoRV59@gmail.com
Friends of Rocky Versace
Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Armed Forces Day Memorial Mass – 2012
The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of the Military Services, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, celebrated a Mass on Armed Forces Day for members of the U.S. Armed Forces – living and deceased. The “Friends of Rocky Versace” submitted the name of 1stLt Cleveland R. 'Butch' Harvey, one of the 67 men whose names are chiseled into stone at the CPT Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, to be included in the celebration of the Mass. 1stLt Harvey's name was on the altar for the Mass, celebrated on 20 May 2012 at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC (pictured above). May he Rest in Peace.
Jun 26, 2012 |
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K. Rue
FoRV59@gmail.com
'Friends of Rocky Versace'
Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Vietnam Veterans' Memorial - - Alexandria, VA
http://visitalexandriava.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=1577&hit=1
Shown above is an overhead picture of the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Alexandria, VA. Dedicated on 6 July 2002, the Plaza/Memorial both remembers and honors not only 1stLt Cleveland Ray “Butch” Harvey, U.S. Marine Corps, but the 66 other men from the city who died in Vietnam. The “Friends of Rocky Versace” annually conduct Memorial Day & Veterans’ Day Ceremonies at the Plaza/Memorial and cordially invite Lt Harvey’s family members, his brothers-in-arms and friends to join us at the observances.
Oct 4, 2011 |
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Jacob Underwood
wytheville Virginia
Thank you for your service in the war. We are fortunate to have mennd women who are just like you. Once again a big thank you to you and your family. RIP hooah
Apr 14, 2011 |
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Bob Mabry
bobmabry@verizon.net
3rd Recon Buddy
May the Lord Jesus bless your family with great memories of Butch and great comfort in his absence during this Holy Season.
Semper Fidelis.
Bob
Dec 22, 2009 |
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K. Rue
kbar275@gmail.com
'Friends of Rocky Versace'
Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Memorial Remembrance Mass, Armed Forces Weekend 2009 – 1st Lt Cleveland Ray Harvey
The Archdiocese of the Military Services celebrated a Memorial Mass on the Sunday of Armed Forces Weekend (17 May 2009) for members of the U.S. Military from all eras who died on active duty. The Military Vicar sent out a request to parishes for names so that they might be included in this Memorial Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The “Friends of Rocky Versace” submitted the name of 1st Lt Cleveland Ray “Butch” Harvey, United States Marine Corps, a Roman Catholic, in addition to the names of the sixty-six other men from Alexandria, VA whose names are on the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, for this Mass. The Military Vicar’s office confirmed that Lt Harvey’s name was on the altar at the Shrine for this Memorial Mass. Shown above is a picture of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. on the grounds of Catholic University. Lt Harvey’s final resting place is Arlington National Cemetery. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, Amen. May he Rest in Peace, Amen. May his soul and all the souls of the Faithful Departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace, Amen.
Aug 27, 2009 |
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K Rue
None - 'Friends, of Rocky Versace'
Alexandria, VA., U.S.A.
1Lt., Cleveland Ray 'Butch' Harvey
This is a photograph, of 1Lt., 'Butch' Harvey, USMC., provided, by his younger, brother Jim. May he, Rest in Peace.
May 27, 2009 |
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Bob Mabry
bobmabry@verizon.net
Butch's buddy, in 3rd, Recon
6815, Falcon Crest, Sachse, TX., 75048, USA
You get to really know a guy, when you're roommates. We were the same age, both married and shared a passion, for SCUBA. As the Battalion, Diving Officer, I could get him the 'SCUBA fix,' he needed and life was good, until we parted ways.... Butch, to RVN. and me, to 'The World.' Jim Anderson, one, of Butch's escorts on his journey home, wrote me, the letter. It was, a profoundly sad, day. Butch was, one, of the mostly profoundly alive guys, I've known. His wife and child were always, in his conversation. I have some photos and one keepsake, I'd be willing to part with, for those two. Semper Fidelis! Good job, Marine.
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