JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN
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,OFFICER OR ENLISTED YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ONE OF ITS SON'S SEMPER FI BROTHER
Aug 10, 2014 |
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Lane Post
lane@arrowpipeline.com
Fellow boots, MCRD 1968
2648 Obelisco Place Carlsbad CA 92009 USA
Ruben and I went through boot camp together starting September 1968. Alphabetically, we were next to each other so we spent some time together. Ruben was a good man and a better Marine. I was lucky to survive my tour in Viet Nam, Ruben did not......how do you figure this stuff?? I'd be interested in corresponding with other Marines from MCRD Platoon 3073. Rest in Peace my brother.
Nov 26, 2012 |
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John Harley
msgreta@frontiernet.net
Served in his 'E' 2/7 platoon
Semper Fidelis means not forgetting brothers-in-arms.
God Bless You
May 30, 2011 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ With Profound Gratitude ~
In Remembrance of your Sacrifice, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, Lcpl Ruben Rivera and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of Sgt David Dickinson, another young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967..... 'FOR WE KNOW THAT IF OUR EARTHLY HOUSE, THIS TENT, IS DESTROYED, WE HAVE A BUILDING FROM GOD, A HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS, ETERNAL IN THE HEAVENS.' ~2 Corinthians 5:1 ~ AND MAY GOD'S PEACE BE WITH YOUR BROTHER-IN-ARMS, STAN LONG.
Aug 26, 2009 |
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davy b
davybaker@suddenlink.net
another brother
Kilgore Tx.
remembrance
Honoring the memory of a patriot and hero.Thank you for your dedication,courage,and service to our nation.May God bless and keep you,hold you in His loving arms,and comfort your family and friends.'TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND,IS NEVER TO DIE.'~Robert Orr~ Rest in peace Ruben Rivera,YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!
Mar 22, 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!!!
Mar 22, 2008 |
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Lawrence Pilcher
lcp8404@hotmail.com
Friend and Corpsman
6516 Hackel Dr. #1 louisville ky 40258 USA
My Brother...My Protector....My Friend
This man was my protector. He watched over me and the men I went to treat. He was at my side when all hell was breaking loose. When I exposed myself to hostile fire, I did so knowing that Ruben had me covered and I always felt safe.
His smile and laugh brightened the darkest times. He was MY FRIEND, courageous, strong, yet a heart of gold.
When I think Marine.....It is Ruben I picture....I miss you My Brother, you will never be forgotten by this Man.
"Doc Minisquid" Echo 2/7 1st Plt
Feb 21, 2008 |
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Stan Long
sportironhead1@msn.com
The memories of that night still linger. Semper Fi, your are worth it
Friday, June 10, 2005 |
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REST IN PEACE MARINE
sgteseusmc@yahoo.com
Nam Vet from El Valle de Tejas
Arturo Garza "L" 3/1 '66 & "A" 1/27 '68
Harlingen, TX el Valle
DESCANSA EN PAZ
DESCANSA EN PAZ, ESE. Rest In Peace, Lcpl. Rivera. Ruben, no nos hemos olvidado, carnal. You are not forgotten, ese. Even as years pass, NAM keeps coming back to haunt us. There are many Marines from El Valle with you on the WALL. We of LA RAZA were few, but we were everywhere and we fought hard and proud. We gave our all to LA CROTCHA (THE CORPS). Its been 36 years ago TODAY since you gave the supreme and ultimate sacrifice for OUR COUNTRY. You served honorably and died gallantly in the field of battle. A True MARINE, a Hero. WE WON'T FORGET. SEMPER FI, BRO.
Friday, August 26, 2005 |
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Stan Long
sportironhead@aol.com
He was a Marines, Marine. He died in my arms, without a wimper or tear.
Monday, October 23, 2000 |
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