JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN
HONORING A 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 10, 2014 |
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Robert Pearce
Fellow Marine
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to David Harold Brown (2056298), Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company L, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 September 1967. While moving in support of a sister company, southwest of Con Thien on Hill 48, Sergeant Brown's platoon came under devastating enemy rocket, mortar, automatic weapons, small arms, and grenade fire from a numerically superior enemy force. Quickly assessing the situation, he established a defensive position and brought fire to bear on the enemy. With complete disregard for his own safety, he charged the enemy positions, hurling grenades and temporarily disrupting an enemy assault. Upon depleting his grenade supply, he returned through the intense enemy fire and obtained an M-79 grenade launcher and again single-handedly assaulted the enemy positions, once again breaking up their assault and accounting for several enemy killed. Upon completion of this task, he moved among his men, directing their fire and encouraging them until he was mortally wounded. By his bold initiative, gallant fighting spirit and loyal devotion to duty, Sergeant Brown was instrumental in stopping an enemy attack, thereby saving numerous Marine casualties and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Aug 19, 2012 |
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Joshua Leinsdorf
jleinsdorf@monmouth.com
Con Thien - The Hill of Angels
The story of Sergeant Brown's heroic death is told on page 200 of Con Thien - The Hill of Angels by James P. Coan.
Oct 19, 2010 |
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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. “GREATER LOVE, HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE, FOR HIS FRIENDS” **John 15:13** “You are my friend, always remembered, never forgotten.” May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Sep 10, 2007 |
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Donna Turner Horton
strmywthr5@aol.com
SGT., David Brown, to the hero who was, so close to coming home, but still working, to save others, till the end. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, for your country's, freedom, while saving the Marines, you worked with. I have often, wondered, what makes, a hero? Well it's men, like SGT., David Brown, who, would not stay, in a safe area, when other Marines, were in danger. Most likly, he never thought to be, the hero, he just did, what he thought, was right. Thank God, for Marines, like SGT., DAVID BROWN.
Sep 5, 2007 |
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Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
Fellow Marine
The Reverend, Vincent Robert Capodanno, Foundation, Inc.
http://www.father-capodanno.org
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today, that sheds his blood, with me, shall always, be my brother." (William Shakespeare) "Rest in Peace." You have not, been forgotten. Semper-Fi, Marine. Cpl., Harton, USMC., Ret., Vietnam, 1967, 5th, Marines.
Sunday, September 10, 2000 |
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Gwen Franks
gfranks@usit.net
Sister
TN USA
I would like to talk to anyone that knew David.
Monday, September 04, 2000 |
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William Myers
redoubt@bellsouth.net
former Marine
183, Steiner Road, #117, Lafayette, LA., 70508-6000,
A Giant, of the Marine Corps
David Brown, was a member, of L-3-26, on the day, he was killed. He was due, to rotate home and had been pulled, from the field. David volunterred, to return to combat in an attempt, to rescue Marines, who had been ambushed. He earned, a posthumous Navy Cross, that day. His commanding officer, recommended him, for the Medal of Honor. David Brown, should have received it for his actions, that day.
Monday, January 24, 2000 |
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Darilee Bednar
bookstorelady@prodigy.net
researcher
Sergeant David Brown is remembered in the book "LIMA-6: A Marine Company Commander in Vietnam" written by Colonel R. D. Camp with Eric Hammel. Perhaps remembered isn't a strong enough words as the Colonel's who was there believed that the Sergeant's actions saved the Colonel's life and many other men. There is eloquence in the Colonel's writing that describes the Sergeant actions.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 |
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D. Burt
burtde@cox.net
A GRATEFUL AMERICAN
RI., USA
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE - NOT FORGOTTEN
You are an American hero, whose ultimate sacrifice will, not be forgotten. Rest well, brave Marine. You will, be remembered, for always being faithful, to God, Country, Family and the Corps. "Some people, spend an entire lifetime wondering, if they made a difference. The Marines don't, have that problem." ~ President, Ronald Reagan, 1985 - - MARINE SGT., BROWN, YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE, TO WHICH, I'AM VERY GRATEFUL. SEMPER FI! Thank you, for your sacrifice and service, to this great nation. So young a life, so great, a sacrifice.
Monday, September 05, 2005 |
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