JOHN  O'DONNELL MARINE VETERAN HONORING A GIFTED 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 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 9, 2014
CATHY  KRUSCHWITZ cathykruschwitz@aol.com sister 18285 Woodland Terr Gurnee Il 60031 USA My brother, My Hero Today is a day that weighs heavy on my heart. I am sorry you never had the opportunity to meet your nephew, neices and grand-neices. They would have loved you. Kep an eye on all of us and be sure to give dad and mom a hug and kiss for me. I miss you all very much and will always love you and keep all of you in my heart. REST IN PEACE. Love, Cathy Sep 9, 2013
Bob Hunt shipbldr@shentel.net He was the first friend I made in Vietnam 129 Abby Lane Strasburg VA 22657 USA I knew Jerry Trezek as 'Terry'. We met at the Rockpile in 1968 and became buddies. On September 9th, 1968 we were on Mutter's Ridge engaged in a fierce battle for Hill 461. I was the tactical air controlman, he as the CO's radio operator. I was trying to get a chopper into our LZ to take out wounded and drop off resupply. We were taking 50 cal machine gun fire when the chopper attempted to land. I didn't know at that time that Jerry had come to help me land the chopper and try to spot the gun that was firing on is. He was hit by the machinegun fire and died instantly. I'll always remember that because he was the first good friend I had made and he was shot just yards away from where I was standing. He died trying to help me. Rest in piece Jerry, I've thought of you often for the past 40+ years. Bob Hunt Feb 25, 2009
Garnet  Jenkins garijen@bresnan.net Grand Junction Co ~ In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice ~
In Tribute to Pfc Jerry Allen Trezek, with So Much Gratitude for your 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 such a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967..... 'AND HE WILL RAISE YOU UP ON EAGLE'S WINGS, BEAR YOU ON THE BREATH OF DAWN,, MAKE YOU TO SHINE LIKE THE SUN, AND HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND' Oct 18, 2008
Lanny  Yox Fellow Marine / Same Day To be honest I'm not sure if I ever met Jerry but could have as we both arrived in Nam the same exact day. No matter I still wanted to tell him rest in peace bother and I wish we could have also gone home the same day...Semper Fi...LYox/ Sgt/USMC/RVN68"69" Oct 18, 2007
Ray Harton mc2316774@aol.com Fellow Marine The Reverend Vincent Robert Capodanno Foundation Inc. http://www.father-capodanno.org "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother". (William Shakespeare)" Rest in Peace". You have not been forgotten. Semper-Fi Marine. Cpl.Harton USMC Ret. Vietnam 1967 5th Marines. Saturday, September 09, 2000
I'm Anonymous Just a note to thank YOU for YOUR sacrifice to a great nation. Sunday, November 18, 2001
Jerry served his country with pride. He gave his life carrying other wounded Marines on to a waiting CH46 that was under small arms fire on Hill 461. I'll never forget you Bro, all the good times we had and the card games that kept us somewhat sane. Until we meet again. Semper-Fi Always Ray Tuesday, March 23, 2004
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