JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE MARINE 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 UNITED STATES MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS SON'S. I AM HONORED TO WRITE ON HIS MEMORIAL
Sep 8, 2014 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction CO 81501 USA
~ Rest In Peace, 2LT Charles Edward Ryberg ~
In Remembrance and with Profound Gratitude for your 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, 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 6, 2011 |
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Joshua Leinsdorf
jleinsdorf@monmouth.com
Con Thien - The Hill of Angels
Lieutenant Ryberg's death is described on page 189 of Con Thien - The Hill of Angels by James P. Coan. He was killed in a freak accident when a piece of shrapnel from a rocket penetrated an M-60 ammunition case which exploded.
Oct 18, 2010 |
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Corporal J.T. Bryan, United States Marine Corps
jbryan@farmersagent.com
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Lt Ryberg... May you rest in God's loving arms forever. Thank you for serving our great country & allowing us to breathe freely. May the good Lord be with your family & many firends as they think of you often. Sir, America salutes you for your outstanding bravery & leadership. Semper Fidelis, Cpl Bryan, Headquarters, The Great Third Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force of the Pacific, 1972-74. MCRD Plt. 3122.
Sep 7, 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 19, 2008 |
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Sarah Slavens
Grateful American
Today would have been your birthday. I am honored to say that it is also mine. And I would just like to thank you for the great sacrifice you made for us all. It is appreciated more than you could know. May you rest in peace.
Thursday, May 19, 2005 |
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Lionel Raymond
lraym613@earthlink.net
The Basic School Platoon mate
8179 Barnett Street
Manassas, VA 20110 USA
The Basic School Platoon mate
Charlie was an interesting fellow. I recall him in the classes on various military subjects, reading something other than what was being instructed. It always amazed me that he could do that and still "ace" the tests. Unfortunately, this may have been his undoing, since those with the highest grades in the company were assigned to Military Occupational Specialties that required officers who were a "cut above" in intelligence. Artillery was one of those trades. I always thought that the USMC would have been better served by having Charlie in a more "organizational" trade such as supply or motor transport or communications. It was a sad loss for everyone.
Friday, July 02, 2004 |
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mike hemmert
michael.hemmert@fmr.com
Fellow Marine Officer
1191 main
hingham, ma 02043
Good Friend
Charlie was a terrific guy. Harvard graduate and member of varsity crew. He could run the "O" Course like it wasn't there, and drink beer with the best of em. I think of him every day. Semper Fi
Friday, September 13, 2002 |
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ANONYMOUS AND GRATEFUL
SO YOUNG! SO BRAVE! HOW CAN IT BE THAT SOMEONE SO YOUNG CAN GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND SO FEW ACKNOWLEDGE HIS SACRIFICE. SOME OF US CARE. THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADEQUATE BUT IT'S ALL I HAVE.
Monday, April 03, 2006 |
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