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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Robert Pearce
Fellow Marine Nam Vet
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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Martha Neal
mneal@bentonvillek12.org
American Citizen
NW 9th Street Bentonville AR 72712 Benton
It is with great and humbled pride that I shall raise the American flag to half-staff in this soldier's honor on, Thursday, August 30, 2012. Welcome home.
Martha Neal
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Physical Education
Aug 29, 2012 |
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T Fazzini
phillip.fazzini@zoomtown.com
DPMO
PFC Richard W. Rivenburg and PFC James R. Maxwell, U.S. Marine Corps, were lost on May 15, 1975, near Koh Tang Island, Cambodia. They were accounted for on June 25, and July 9, respectively.
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Robert Lopez
ppddispatchdl@ci.petersburg.ak.us
Fellow Marine & Vietnam Veteran
Petersburg Alaska
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni...
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever...
Feb 20, 2010 |
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Bill Mitchell
srchief_100@yahoo.com
Friend
809 Hwy Z, Unit 2 St. Robert MO 65584 US
Rest Easy
I remember playing baseball with Ricky at Northside Elementary in Morrilton, Arkansas. I know that you have assumed your place of honor. I am proud to have known you in life, and humbled to remember your passing.
Apr 25, 2008 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
May 15, 2007 |
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Grateful American
American Hero
Thank you PFC Maxwell for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well Marine and rest assured that you Sir, are not forgotten.
Sunday, May 15, 2005 |
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drea cohen
dcjwife@nettally.com
Have MIA bracelet for his family
I am searching for any information on PFC Maxwell's family. My husband wears his MIA bracelet and a few months ago it broke from wear and tear. Not a day passes that he does not wear this bracelet. I would love to return the broken bracelet to PFC Maxwell's family to let them know that he is thought of each and every day. I have no info. Can anyone help me? please email: dcjwife@nettally.com
Sunday, November 11, 2001 |
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R Craycraft
The sacrifice you made will not be forgotten. Thank you for being a brave American. Rest in peace dear soldier and may God bless you and your family always.
Friday, February 20, 2004 |
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