Garnet Jenkins
Just passing by...
Grand Junction, Co.
Tribute, to a True, American Hero
In Honor, of Lt., Vincent Robert Capodanno........... May this Medal, of Honor recipient, the epitome of a True, American Hero, rest in the Mighty Hands, of God and know, that he shall, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. There will, never be enough, ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme, Sacrifice, my brother, among them. KIA-Vietnam, 1967.... "Nor shall, your Glory, be forgot, While Fame her record keeps, Or Honor points, to the hallowed spot, Where Valor proudly sleeps." -by Theodore OHara
Aug 31, 2006 |
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Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
One, of his Marines
The Reverend, Vincent Robert Capodanno, Foundation, Inc.
http://www.father-capodanno.org
Honoring you today, "Fr., Vince." You comforted me, on that terrible day, 4, Sept., 1967, when I, was in need. You gave, your life, for us and you will, never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, my friend and Semper-Fi, you are truly a Marines, "Marine." Cpl., Harton, USMC., Ret., Vietnam, 1967, 5th, Marines.
Sunday, August 27, 2000 |
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Len Faseler
lfaseler@ix.netcom.com
fellow member, 1st, Marine Division.
8706, Wildridge Drive, Austin, TX., 78759, USA
The information, is wrong. giving him, credit for 1, year, of service. Father Capodonno, had been a missionary, in the Far East, before he was a Marine. he came, to the 1st, Marine Division, in early 1966. When he spoke, softly and quietly, his voice and appearance, were almost Christ like. He briefed, the officers at Division headquarters, but his place, was with his men. His story, should be a motion picture, an inspiration to all, who would know faith, courage and sacrifice. I "watched," his medal, of honor news, come in at the television station and I cried.
Sunday, May 07, 2000 |
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George MacDonald
GMacdo8610@aol.com
Friend
PO., 103, Melbourne, FL., 32902, USA
God Bless, Father Capadanno. He was, my friend throughout the summer, of 67. George MacDonald, 2nd, Battalion/11th, Marines.
Wednesday, December 01, 1999 |
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Robert Henry
35getsome@email.msn.com
Marine, Lima, 3/5.
Third, Battalion, Fifth, Marines, Lima, 3/5.
Father Capodanno, gave his life to save, "his" Marines. The men, of the 3rd, Battalion, 5th, Marines, will never forget.
Monday, August 09, 1999 |
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Donald Kent
flags@metrocast.net
223, Union Ave., Laconia, NH., 03246, USA
I was onboard, USS., Capodanno, from 1979, to 1981. It was, a great ship named after, a great man.
Sunday, August 21, 2005 |
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Tim Armstrong
tima@nc.rr.com
Crewmember, of the USS., Capodanno
USS., Capodanno, FF-1093, Web Site.
http://www.plateau.net/usndd/ff1093/
Proudly served, aboard the USS., Capodanno, FF-1093, from May, 1982, till April, 1987.
Thursday, June 14, 2001 |
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Robert Filice
refilice1209@hotmail.com
HQ/5th, Marines and 3/5, 6/67-7/68
13052, Arthur ST., Salinas, CA., 93906, USA
Requiem Mass., 13, SEP., 1967, Da Nang, Viet Nam
I did not know, Father Vincent personally, but I did have a chance, to attend his services, in Da Nang, on Sept., 13, 1967. I still have, in my possession, a copy of the Memorial Mass., Celebrant: Capt., John A. Keeley, CHC., USN., First, Division, Chaplain, Eulogist: LCDR., Eli Takesian, CHC., USN., Regimental Chaplain, Fifth, Marines, Memorial Prayers: Capt., Henry T. Lavin, CHC., USN., Third, Division, Chaplain Father Vincent, God bless you and may you, rest in peace. You are, a true hero. Robert E. Filice, Salinas, CA..
Saturday, July 08, 2000 |
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Bill Appleby
bkappleby@msn.com
friend
Don't Puke Here
I served with Father Capodanno, at D-med in Chu Lai, in 66 and 67. He was, a fine man. When the guys got tanked, at the enlisted, club and headed, for mid-rats, they started over utilizing, his piss-tube. He put up a sign, that said, "Please don't puke here." Although, he was calm and considerate, when conducting services, or working E&A, he had a temper, too. He hated, spam and when, it was served to often, he could cuss, with the best. He and his pard., Chaplain, Krulak, were real supportive of us, corpsman, as we tried to deal, with our work. I helped to construct, his memorial chapel, at 1st, Med., Bttn., in Danang and attended, the 1st, service. RIP..
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