Randy Meyer
Darwin was one of my good friends in high school at MHS. Class of '74. We had many funny laughs together. I enlisted in the Air Force in August '75 and was active duty from Feb '76 to Feb '80. I will always admire Darwin for his courage as a Marine and his love for and sacrifice for his country. It will be 40 years this coming April since he passed. He has not been nor ever will be forgotten.
Aug 8, 2014 |
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JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE 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, YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ITS SON.
Apr 29, 2014 |
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Robert Pearce
Fellow Marine Nam Vet 66-67
McMahon and Judge were members of the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Battalion at the US Embassy, Saigon and were providing security for the DAO Compound, adjacent to Tân Sõn Nhứ t Airport, Saigon. McMahon had arrived in Saigon on 18 April, while Judge had arrived in early March.[3] Both died in a North Vietnamese rocket attack on Tân Sõn Nhứ t on the morning of April 29, 1975.[4]
In accordance with procedures for deceased Americans in Vietnam, their bodies were transferred to the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, nearby Tan Son Nhut. In telephone calls to the hospital on the afternoon of April 29, the few remaining staff advised that the bodies had been evacuated in fact the bodies were left behind.[5] Operation Frequent Wind, the American evacuation of Saigon was completed the following day, April 30, 1975. Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, through diplomatic channels, secured the return of the bodies the following year.[6]
Judge was given Marine burial honors 25 years later retired USMC Lieutenant Colonel Jim Kean, the commanding officer of the Marines during the Fall of Saigon, presented a flag to Judge's parents. The Fall of Saigon Marines Association, a California non-profit, public benefit corporation, was formed to honor the last two Marines to be killed in action in Vietnam. The association sponsors two $500 scholarships for Eagle Scouts attending Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa (as a memorial to Eagle Scout Judge).[7]
Apr 29, 2013 |
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Eileen Coyle-Chaddock
eileen30022@comcast.net
Old friend of his brother Loren
GA USA
May God bless you Darwin. I knew your brother when he was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. He was very proud of you....as am I.
Nov 19, 2011 |
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Bobby Walker
Fellow Embassy Guard Marine
I attended embassy school with Darwin. That was so many years ago now. Time has seemed to have flown by all these years. But when one stops to remember 'Men' like Darwin, time seems to stand still. For you must never forget the sacrifice that this Marine and his family gave. I am honored to have known and stood beside this fine Marine. I am retiring Jan 29,2010. I plan to go to Darwins finally resting place to pay my much belated respects. Semper Fi to a Fellow Marine.
Jan 10, 2010 |
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Nancy Holroyd Markert
I was only in 11th grade at Marshalltown High School when this hero died. I did not know him nor his family, yet his death obviously affected me and many who never met him. While the Wall That Heals is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (where I now live) this weekend, I will visit it in his honor and the honor of all the other soldiers whose names are on the Wall. Thank you Darwin and family for your services to our country.
May 15, 2009 |
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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!!!
Feb 16, 2008 |
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charles wininger
scottsboro al
you sir are a hero and as long as there is breath in my body you sir will never be forgotten semper fi
Feb 2, 2008 |
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Paul gallo
Rest in peace dear friend as we remember you this veterans day 11/11/2007
Nov 12, 2007 |
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Corporal J.T. Bryan, United States Marine Corps
jbryan@farmersagent.com
* * Fellow Marine * *
Lance Corporal Judge; May you rest in God's loving arms forever. Thank you for serving our great country & allowing us to breathe freely. May the good Lord be with your family & friends as they think of you often. Marine Staff Sergeant Dwight McDonald speaks very, very highly of you and actions while in Vietnam. We are proud you are keeping in the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. "Softly close the barracks door and turn out the lights. Our men are all going to the bar. It gets quieter & quieter on the grinder with each passing year, but there is a huge parade of our brother Marines from all battles and wars passing proudly in review, even if we can't hear them and can only see them dimly." Semper Fidelis; Corporal Bryan, Headquarters, The Great Third Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force of the Pacific
Jul 1, 2007 |
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