JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VETERAN 65-68
HONORING A BRAVE MARINE
SOME CAME HALF WAY ROUND THE WORLD FROM PLACE LIKE BANGOR MAINE, FROM THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS FROM THE PLAIN STATE AND THE STATES ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.TO THE GREAT LAKES AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SOME CAME FROM OTHER COUNTRIES LIKE CANADA AND AUSTRALIA AND IRELAND, MANY CAME FROM THE AMERICAN TERR. LIKE PURETO RICO AND GUAM. THEY CAME TOGETHER TO FIGHT AGAINST THE COMMON ENEMY. TO HELP A FREE NATION SURVIVE. THESE MARINES GAVE THIER ALL SO THAT OTHERS WOULDNT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS THING CALLED FREEDOM. THANK YOU SIR'S SEMPER FI I KNOW YOU ARE GUARDING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN HAND SALUTE
Nov 24, 2014 |
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Diane Slaughter Noel
dnoel@windstream.net
neighbor
Misty Ct. King NC 27021 USA
Good Neighbor
What a shame to send boys off t war. Everyone who knew you will never forget the good natured, handsome boy that you were. You saved my nephew's life before you went off to war. When my nephew, Rodney Durham broke his neck in a diving accident, you found him underwater and with some other friends saved his life. Thank you for that act and I would also like to thank you for giving your life for all of us. We will forever be in your debt for your heroic acts.
Diane Slaughter Noel
Mar 22, 2013 |
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Ed S
Edspostoffice@aol.com
Greatful American
Holdrege NE 68949 USA
Thank You for doing your part in keeping the USA safe
This Hero has made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our family is forever grateful for his service in
order to keep us safe. May God wrap His loving arms
around him, his family and friends and hold you close
throughout time. God Bless You Brother. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.
Nov 23, 2012 |
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Marine Vietnam Vet 3/26 Marines
Remembering a Warrior from 3/26 Meade River
Nov 23, 2012 |
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Keith Barker
klbarker@verizon.net
18813 weldon st. col. hghts. va 23834 usa
gone but not forgotten
Remembering those good old days in Battersea & PHS. I salute you for the saccrafice that you gave for all of us. It was a very sad day for us when we got the newsback in 1968. R.I.P. my friend and may you guide the way for the rest of us. AMEN
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Rose Lloyd
roselloyd@comcast.net
Sister
23127 Pine Grove Place Petetersburg VA 23803 USA
http://MY BROTHER TOMMY
Dearest Tommy, My it has taken me way too long to stop in and say hello to the Best Brother any sister could wish to have.I remember so many good time's spent with you alway's laughing and you acting crazy and oh how I loved that time in my life as I look back and remember you.You are in heaven now watching over Mom and so many ever of our loved one's but I know you so well that you are still playing prank's on the Angel's and they are loving it just like I wish you could still do with me.You are my HERO and you have alway's had MY HEART I miss you so much and will join you one day in HEAVEN.You may be gone but you will remain forever in my heart.I love you for alway's. Your sister Rose 6/4/11
Jun 4, 2011 |
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Patricia Mathews
patriciamathews@comcast.net
Sister
Chesterfield VA
Happy Birthday
It's your birthday again. It seems like they come around so often. I think it's because it seems to impossible that the years just roll by so fast since I saw you last. We were both just innocent kids. You will forever be my young, wildly funny, hugely popular, sinfully handsome and available to the girls brother. Yes, you lived hard and fast and now I know why you had a lot of living to do in 18 short years! Just a kid really. I were my very best buddy in the world. Save me a place in heaven brother I will be there one day. Now, go fly with some angels and tear it up in heaven a little bit 'cause they have got to love you as much as we do. Happy Birthday
Feb 22, 2011 |
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Patricia Mathews
patriciamathews@comcast.net
sister
Veteran's Day 2010
Thinking of you on this Veteran's Day, as I always do. Wishing I could have just one more day with you. I still miss you everyday. Our sister Rose's grand daughter Amy gave you a little namesake on October 30, 10. He is Liam 'Thomas Wayne' Estep. I was so proud and honored. I just cried for joy. I love you my hero, my angel, my brother. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, forever. Until I see you again....
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Patricia Mathews
patriciamathews@comcast.net
Sister
Thinking of my brother on his 60th birthday. It doesn't seem possible that you left us 41 years ago. We still love you and miss you every day. I wish you were here with us. You left a hole in our hearts that will never be filled by another. Happy birthday my beloved brother, my hero. I will see you again some day.
I Love you forever.
Your sister, Patricia
Feb 22, 2010 |
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Patricia Warren-Mathews
patriciamathews@comcast.net
sister
10600 Graves Road Petersburg VA 23803 USA
My Beloved Brother, My Friend, My Hero
Well brother my best friend and truest hero, it is 40 years ago today that Vietnam took you away from us. I still miss you so especially this time of year. I wonder what you would have done with your life. What you would have become, how many children you would have. I have a son and a daughter and 5 grandsons. I tell them about you. Sometimes a certain way they look, I see you in them (or maybe I just want to see you in them.) I wish they could have known you for the conceited handsome young man you were. And the outstanding athlete who played football during a hay-day in the 60's that has not been equalled at Petersburg High School since. For the fun loving ladies man that everyone who ever met you loved. I truly think you were loved by so many and lived your life in the fast lane because you had so much living to do in such sweet little time. Somehow, it's like when I look back on it we somehow knew you were a special gift to be cherished for a short while. And we did.
I love you always. I miss you always. So, fly with the angels and know I am so proud to have had you for my brother. You will never be forgotten. You didn't get to come home to us, so save room for us. Someday we will come home to you!
My eldest grandson Zachary (13) did a report on The Wall last school year. He got into finding information on you and the war. I have tried to find fellow service men, but I haven't had any luck. I would love to connect with someone who was there with you during your time there.
I love you always my angel, my brother,
Your Sister Patricia
Nov 23, 2008 |
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