Jimmy Grant
Vietnam Brother
I did not know 1LT Ronald McLean but I do know if he had not wanted to go Vietnam his dad could have taken care of that like so many famous and rick people did for their kids. This man is a hero just like every person who served in Vietnam. Rest In Peace My Brother.
Jimmy E. Grant
U.S.A.F
Vietnam 68-69-70-71
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Proud American
As with your father who served in WWII as a bomber pilot and who also flew a B-52 mission over Vietnam, there are many who are proud of your service to the United States of America and your father's service as well. You, your mother Gloria, and your father Jimmy Stewart, all have your wings up in heaven.
Dec 3, 2006 |
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Bruce Judge
bjudge@erols.com
I knew of Ron McLean
6 Affirmed Dr
Stafford, Va 22554 USA
Jimmy Stewart's son who died in Vietnam
My name is Bruce Judge and I am a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. I never personnally knew or met Lt Ron McLean, but in 1982, as a Major stationed at the Marine Barracks, Washington, DC., our paths fatefully crossed years after his death. I served as a Parade Commander for the colorful Evening Parades conducted on the barracks grounds on Friday nights during the summer. Every parade has a distinguished guest who stands in the reviewing area and receives honors and the pass in review. One of my parades had as its reviewing official the Director of the FBI, William Webster. He had invited the actor James Stewart and his wife Gloria to be his guests. When the hour long parade concluded on that beautiful night with the bugler highlighted on the ramparts playing Taps, Judge Webster and the Stewarts were the first to greet me in the receiving line. I could sense the handshakes of the Stewarts were emotion filled and I noticed that both had tears in their eyes. That seemed unusual to me and I was later told that one of Gloria's sons( Jimmy's stepson),had been a Marine killed in Vietnam. I learned that Jimmy had loved and raised him as if he was his own and was silently devistated by his death. I wasn't told his name and it has only been recently that I have discovered that it was 1st Lt Ron McLean, and that he had died in 1969. Jimmy Stewart was a very humble man who had been a genuine hero during World War II. He never exploited his patriotism through his fame. Few knew that his son Ron was also a hero who had served and died in Vietnam. After 18 years, I finally know Ron's name and I think I now better understand the tears that were in Jimmy and Glorias eyes that summer night years ago. Ron McLean. Semper Fi, and rest in peace. Though I am your only name on your page, you are no longer nameless to me.
Friday, April 14, 2000 |
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DONAND DEGAND
don.degand.b3qt@statefarm.com
one of his PFC's
210 Ponderosa Dr
WOODWARD, OK73801 USA
My Lieutenant
I knew Lt McLean for the six months he service with Mike Co, 3rd Bn, 4th Marines. He as one of three new Lt. He earn the respect of all his men. He liked to have fun and he knew his job. We never worried about him telling us something. I still have a jungle hat that he traded me for a bottle my dad had sent me. I had given up drinking. I remember it was for a good cause. He was special. When an officer finished his 6 months in the field they normally went to rear support jobs. Not my Lt he went Recon. I remember I typed up the request twice. I mistyped a word and he wanted to make sure it went thru. He did not want it easy. He knew his job and he did it very very well. I always remember him.
Thursday, March 17, 2005 |
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Susanne Gravendijk Wirth
jsusanne@aol.com
School classmate at Orme School
5020 S Lake Shore Drive #1916
Chicago, IL 60615 USA
You were special but would not have liked to be thought of that way
You were a speical friend when we were schoolmates, both far from home. When I was homesick and lonely for my own island home, far away from Arizona, you would listen to my fears and dry my tears and walk with me until I was quiet, again, and ready to face another day of what I called 'exile' from my home. I remember your kindness to me and the humor lurking behind your solemn face. You worked hard at whatever you did and everything was always welldone. I can see you in your jeans and boots working in the dairy at Orme. I remember you riding in the round ups and sitting on your horse as if you were a part of each other. I remember the pride in your eyes when you showed me the painting of Pie that was done by your father's friend, Hank. So many sweet things about you will always be associated with my year at Orme. One day I will scan some of my photos of that year and put them here for you. You were one of the people who made my sadness at being away from my beloved island more bearable. Thank you, Ron, for all that you did to make a lonely, sad girl a little happier. I will always miss you.
Saturday, March 23, 2002 |
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Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you Lt McLean for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well Marine, for you Sir, are not forgotten.
Tuesday, June 08, 2004 |
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Martin Glasser
martyglasser@hotmail.com
Friend, Battalion Surgeon, 3 Recon
1 East Winged Foot Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022 USA
A tribute on an annversary
In memory of a friend on this anniversary our loss. He would not consider placing his men in harms way without placing himself in a position of helping them. The years pass but the memory of the day remains.
Sunday, June 09, 2002 |
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PETE CULLRN
ocullenpete@yahoo.com
VIETNAM VETERAN
133 KNOLLWOOD TERRACE
CLIFTON, N.J 07012 U.S.A.
GOD BLESS YOU!
I DID NOT KNOW YOU ,BUT I WAS INSPIRED TO PAY TRIBUTE TO YOU AFTER READING OF YOUR GREAT SACRIFICE, MARINE CORPS SERVICE ,AND SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY IN VIETNAM!YOUR SENSE OF DUTY AND SACRIFICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY THIS VIETNAM VETERAN!
Sunday, September 18, 2005 |
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