JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE MARINE BROTHER AND HERO
THIS MAN HAS GIVEN OF HIMSELF EVERTHING HE COULD, SO THAT HIS BROTHER MARINES AND THE PEOPLE BACK HOME COULD LIVE A MORE PEACEFUL LIFE. THIS GIFT OF HIS LIFE SHOWS THE GREATNESS OF THIS HERO. HERO'S DON'T WEAR A CAPE OR MASK NO! THEY WEAR MARINE GREEN.HERO'S COME IN DIFFERENT SHAPE'S AND SIZE'S. AS EACH DAY PASSES,WE MUST TAKE THE TIME TO REMEMBER WHAT THIS HERO GAVE UP! SO THAT WE COULD LIVE IN A FREE SOCIETY. THANK YOU ! SEMPER FI! HERO YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DOSEN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, ENLISTMENT OR A DRAFTEE OR RESERVIST,OFFICER OR ENLISTED YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ITS SON.
May 15, 2014 |
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Joe Wojciechowski
Longmont CO
Thank you for your service. I am so glad that you are finally coming home. Your service will be remembered.
May 15, 2014 |
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Robert Pearce
Fellow Marine Nam Vet 66-67
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 330-13
May 14, 2013
Marine Missing from Vietnam War to be Buried with Crew
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, was recently accounted for and will be buried along with the 12 other servicemen who were lost in the same crash.
Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel A. Benedett of Seattle, Wash., will be buried May 15, at Arlington National Cemetery, along with Air Force 2nd Lt. Richard Vandegeer of Cleveland, Ohio Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Bernard Gause Jr., of Birmingham, Ala. Hospitalman Ronald J. Manning of Steubenville, Ohio Marine Corps servicemen Lance Cpl. Gregory S. Copenhaver of Lewistown, Pa. Lance Cpl. Andres Garcia of Carlsbad, N.M. Pfc. Lynn Blessing of Lancaster, Pa. Pfc. Walter Boyd of Portsmouth, Va. Pfc. James J. Jacques of La Junta, Colo. Pfc. James R. Maxwell of Memphis, Tenn. Pfc. Richard W. Rivernburgh of Schenectady, N.Y. Pfc. Antonio R. Sandoval of San Antonio, Texas and Pfc. Kelton R. Turner of St. Louis, Mo.
On May 12, 1975, Khmer Rouge gunboats captured the S.S. Mayaguez in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of Cambodia. After the vessel was taken to Koh Tang Island, U.S. aircraft began surveillance flights around the island. When efforts to secure the release of the ship and its crew failed, U.S. military forces began a rescue mission.
Three days after the Mayaguez seizure, the Air Force dispatched six helicopters to the island. One of the helicopters came under heavy enemy fire and crashed into the surf with 26 men on board. Thirteen of the men were rescued at sea, leaving Benedett and 12 other service members unaccounted-for from the crash.
Between 1991 and 2008, investigators conducted more than 10 investigations and excavations, led by Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC). On three occasions, Cambodian authorities turned over remains believed to be those of American servicemen. In 1995, U.S. and Cambodian specialists conducted an underwater recovery of the helicopter crash site where they located remains, personal effects and aircraft debris associated with the loss. Between 2000 and 2004, all of the missing service members from this helicopter, except Benedett, were accounted-for.
On Jan. 30, 2013, Benedett was accounted-for. Scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces Identification Laboratory (AFDIL) used circumstantial evidence and DNA process of elimination to account for his remains.
Today, more than 1,600 Americans remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The U.S. government continues to work closely with the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to recover Americans lost during the Vietnam War.
May 15, 2013 |
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Diane (Blueberry) Hubing
blueberrydiane@yahoo.com
Respect for a fallen hero
210 Madison Ave Cascade Wisconsin 53011
Today I come to visit the virtual wall because I read that finally, after all these years, your remains have been returned home. I pay my respects to you and your family for the great sacrifice you gave for our Country. I am thankful that your family will have you back with them on your homeland. I hope it brings peace to their hearts. RIP James.
Nov 3, 2012 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction CO 81501 USA
~ In Humble Tribute To A Fallen Colorado.Hero ~
In Remembrance of PFC James Joseph Jacques, with Profound Gratitude for this young Marine's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you Will NEVER BE FORGOTEN. I am the sister of Sgt David Dickinson, another young Colorado Hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967.....'LET US NEVER BE SO COMFORTABLE WITH OUR FREEDOM THAT WE FORGET THE IMMEASURABLE SACRIFICE BY WHICH IT WAS ACHIEVED' ~ Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Kennnethob McCloskey
kmccloskey@cox.net
Pensacola FL
I did not know you but as a Vietnam Vet I shed a tear for you as you were laid to rest today.Finally after 37 years you are at peace and closer has been brought to your family.
Oct 9, 2012 |
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steven Hall
smhall21@yahoo.com
childhood classmate
Thank You
I too am thankful for J.Jacques's commitment and willingness to give for others. I am thankful for those who did not give up and for the peace provided to his family and friends. True American Hero.
Oct 9, 2012 |
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Francis Gonzales
paco6285@yahoo.com
child hood friend from La Junta, Co
5459 Tiller Court Fort Collins Colorado 80528 USA
NEVER FORGOTTEN
http://paco6285@yahoo.com
To Jimmy and the Jacques family, I will never forget May 15, 1975 when it was announced at LJHS that you were killed in action. Ever since that day, May 15th has been on my calendar so that I may never forget you and the sacrafice you gave for me and our country. Today I learned your remains were returned home and now you can rest in peace and my prayer is that your family also finds peace. Your friendship has been missed for a very long time - but now I have peace that you are home. Francis Gonzales
Oct 9, 2012 |
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Richard Baker
rbaker1757@yahoo.com
none
34 Woodburn Road Claysville Pennsylvania 15323 USA
Welcome home!
So today I learned that your remains will be returning to the country you served so honorably.
Welcome home warrior. Your place in Heaven is assured. You already served your time in hell.
God Bless.
Oct 5, 2012 |
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Ephraim Ehrlich
conquerorehe@hotmail.com
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Dear JJ, I am Randy Yurick's son. When i went to the wall my dad asked me to deliver a 1st aid kit to the wall by your name in memory and to honor your death. He told me that you 2 knew each other and I wanted to pay my respects to you. Rest in peace marine
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