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DONALD LAVERNE GRAVES
 

JOHN  O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN
HONORING A BRAVE YOUNG 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 7, 2014


Dante  Giordano
A 2013 Memorial Day celebration is in the planning stages for fallen Vietnam soldiers who attended Greece Olympia High School in Rochester New York. A tree planting ceremony will take place in front of the school honoring James Hockridge 62’ Donald Graves 64’ Donald Jacques 65’ Jeffery Bruce 66’ David Crane 66’ Richard Dunham 66’ Thomas Ekwell 66’ and William Gearing Jr. 67’. Details can be found by emailing xdawg1@hotmail.com.
Feb 24, 2013


Ken  Allocco
kbud920@yahoo.com
we grew up together
39, Sweet Acres dr., Rochester, NY., 14612, United States
Looking, for some answers, on Don
I'am looking, for any one, that was with my "brother," when he was killed.
Sep 8, 2007


manny   g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Sep 7, 2007


Sue Farrell
Rochester, NY
Hi, Don. I remember you when you were 15 or 16 and had a "thing" for my cousin (which didn't last past that summer). I think it was two years before I found out about your death. One Memorial Day, I was reading a list of people from Rochester who had been killed in Viet Nam. And there you were. That saddened me. You were so young and handsome. You are now at peace with God.
Tuesday, May 02, 2000


Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
Fellow Marine
Honoring another Brave Marine today: I did not know you but will never forget your sacrifice and service to our Country and our Corps. Rest in Peace Marine, you served with Honor. God Bless your Family this day. Cpl.Harton, USMC Ret. Vietnam 1967 5th Marines.
Thursday, September 07, 2000


Linda O'Brien Yaw
usmcwmljob@aol.com
He is, a brother Marine
919, Clinton Ave., S. Apt., 1234, Rochester,NY., 14620, USA
Donald, I never knew you - - I live, in your hometown and am, a sister Marine. You know, how they always say, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." Well it is true. You passed, from this life a hero, Donald. Sept., 7th, is the birthday of one, of my closest friends - - now I will always think, of you, on that day also. I know, you are missed, by many - - - including all, of your fellow Marines - - - All gave some, some gave all - - - Semper Fi, my brother - - - One of The Few - - Darby
Sunday, May 23, 1999


Jesse Graves
jessegraves@hotmail.com
Donald- I didn't know you, but we share the same last name, and the same birthday. I lost friends and family there. God bless you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace. As a former vet.I will not forget.
Tuesday, March 09, 2004

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