John Gallicchio
jgallicchio@starpower.net
Jim Darling was, one good guy. I knew him, from Boot Camp and our paths crossed, many times, after that. He was quiet and friendly, with a good attitude and a great heart. Everyone was known, by their last name, in the Marines, but he called me, by my first name. I saw, a lot of heros, that day, in Quang Nam, but Jim’s act of unselfish heroism, exceeded anything, I had ever seen, or ever will again. He purposely exposed himself, to extremely heavy fire, in order, to maneuver and defend, his fellow Marines. He showed courage, beyond any expectation and he truly, distinguished himself. His family, should be very proud. It’s been 40, years now, but the memory, of that day, is clear.
May 4, 2007 |
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Mark Darling
mdarling@midsouth.rr.com
Brother
209 Strong Drive
Collierville, TN 38017 USA
Happy Birthday, Jim. Say Hi to Mom and Dad. I miss you all.
Friday, May 06, 2005 |
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Victor DeCurtis
namvet3@citlink.net
Birthday
I noticed that no one had said happy birthday. I thought I would. Someone had to. Happy Birthday Marine. God Bless and Keep You.
Monday, May 07, 2001 |
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Mark Darling
mdarling@midsouth.rr.com
Brother
209 Strong Drive
Collierville, tn 38017 usa
After all these years I still miss you. Say Hi to Mom for me.
Tuesday, September 25, 2001 |
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Mark Darling
Brother
Happy Birthday, Jim ! Miss you and Mom. Take care.
Friday, May 07, 2004 |
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Mark Darling
mdarling@midsouth.rr.com
Brother
209 Strong Drive
Collierville, Tn 38017 us
Happy Birthday, Jim. Miss you. Love, Mark
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 |
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Randi Conley
tcconlr@tc.cc.va.us
Birthday
638 East Moreell Circle
Norfolk, VA 23505 USA
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday! You are a true hero. Thank you for the sacrifice that you and so many others made. Thank you for helping keep our freedom. God bless you and your family.
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 |
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Phil Young
mountainview4@adelphia.net
High school friend
129 Mountainview Drive
Shaftsbury, Vt 05262 Bennington
A message to friends of my friend
First it was "Jimmy" and a week later it was John Pfeiffer. Both Marines were killed within a week and our school was stunned. One year later Jerry Sweet from New Lebanon was KIA and i'll never forget the stunned feeling when all this occured so fast in such a small town. Jimmy was another trackster and a good leader. He was strong but soft spoken and always treated us underclassmen with respect. His brother Mark was a friend and classmate of mine and to this day i suffer with survivor guilt over the loss of these brave Marines. I was proud to follow Jimmy, John and Jerry into the Corps and serve in Vietnam in their footsteps with the same job.0311.rifleman. February and March of '69 with Alpha 1-7 and one night was severely wounded and sent home. The hardest thing in my life was never knowing what to say to their families.I still don't know, but i'd like to try. I close by saying what an honor it is to be on line with these three heroes of mine. I look forward to the day i join them again. God bless you Jim, John and Jerry and all your families. Phil Young
Thursday, February 27, 2003 |
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Mark Darling
Brother
Happy Birthday, Jim ! Miss you. Still think of you often. Say Hi to Mom.
Wednesday, May 07, 2003 |
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Phil Young
mountainview4@adelphia.net
Fellow Marine and friend
129 Mountainview Drive
Shaftsbury, Vt 05262 USA
Another year passes and march, april and may are so difficult as we lost so many in those months so long ago. Often i wonder which of us suffers more. No doubt the immeadiate family as there is no healing but the passage of time. Bless you and your family and rest in peace fellow Marine. Phil Young
Friday, May 16, 2003 |
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