John Shimer
Friend
Frankie was a Marine. He enlisted, but severely injured his ankle near the end of basic. He received a medical discharge from the Corps. Frankie was all healed up when he was drafted into the Army in 67. He was home on leave for Christmas in 67, then went to Vietnam. He died for his country during the Tet Offensive on February 3, 1968. John Harris, forever a Marine, placed a brick with Frankie's name in the honor walk at Quantico. The flag pole in the center of town has Frankie's name on it. You are missed....
Feb 6, 2015 |
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Mike Vietevet
This is in regard to the post from Harris in 2012. I think you got the wrong record. This individual was not a Marine, he wasn't on Parris Island with you in 1966, and he did not enlist. He was a draftee in to the U.S. Army in 1968, and was a member of the 1st Cav when KIA.
Feb 3, 2015 |
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John W. Harris
sgteagle2000@aol.com
Best friend, Fellow Marine
400 Robin Street Bridgeport Conncecicut 06606 USA
He Gave is Life for Freedom
I remember Frank as we grew up together, in Danbury, and Brookfield , Conn I went to Parris Island with Frank in 1966, I have been to the Vietnam Wall three times to visit and to to see his name , just three years ago his Uncle Art gave me his POW/MIA Bracelet, I have not taken it off and never will. I will always remember Frank as a great man of courage. you will be missed forever in my life. what fun we had growing up working at your Family's Esso Gas Station in Brookfield, Connecticut, Frank was a Marine also
Semper Fi Soldier. untill we meet again .Rest in Peace. your friend and Marine. John W.Harris U.S.Marine
May 22, 2012 |
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John Shimer
jshime@hotmail.com
Friend
Yesterday, May 27th, 2010 - 42 years, 3 months, and 24 days after you gave you life in Vietnam - sixteen of us - aunts, uncles, cousins, friends - went to your gravesite to honor and celebrate your life. We will keep you with us always.
May 28, 2010 |
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John Shimer
jshime@hotmail.com
friend
13 South Street Roxbury CT 06783 USA
Took the car down to 'The Bridge', opened the headers, and made a run in your honor.
Nov 11, 2009 |
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John Shimer
jshime@hotmail.com
13, South, Street, Roxbury, CT., 06783, USA
Can't believe, it has been, forty, years. Your friends, keep your spirit with them, always.
Feb 3, 2008 |
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Garnet Jenkins
Grateful American
Grand Junction, Co.
In Remembrance
Remembering, this Young Hero, on his birth date, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and Dedication, to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I'am the sister, of another young, 1st, Cav., hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice, in Vietnam, 1967.... "The soldier, above all others, is required to perform, the highest act, of religious teaching--SACRIFICE." General Douglas MacArthur
Feb 3, 2007 |
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Manuel Pino Jr Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69
Fellow Cav Brother
MY COUNTRY'S FLAG CRIED the flag bowed it's bars and wept starry tears as it hung at half-mast for a soldier's years. another youth it had called and another youth had died. I stood and i watched as my country's flag cried. it clothed the drab coffin in it's red, white, and blue, silently protecting the contents for the comfort of a few. it brought strength to some, to others, bitter pride. but as mourners filed by, my country's flag cried. as it rode to the field where the soldier was laid away, the flag recalled the pledge that he used to stand and say, but to war he went and to keep that pledge, he tried. as the guns fired their last salute, my country's flag cried. as taps rang out, it was folded with care, for the soldier's soul a chaplin whispered a prayer. he asked god for peace in this world to abide, and in a grieving mother's arms my country's flag cried!
Thursday, July 14, 2005 |
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Kimberly Kimmel-Ober
kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California, United States, of America
For PFC/E-3, Frank Azzarito AND all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you did not have to pay, so, high a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes!
Wednesday, March 06, 2002 |
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