JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE MARINE HERO sEMPER FI
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.
May 4, 2014 |
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Ray Kelley
mgkm60@yahoo.com
served in Delta Company together
I was with Melvin the day he was killed. He is a true American hero. may he rest in peace.
Semper Fidelis
Ray Kelley
Apr 6, 2011 |
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Ed Pape
bigedpape@live.com
Fellow American and Chicagoan
Happy Birthday Melvin
Thank You and the other 58,000+ kias. None of you are forgotten. Rest in peace all.
Sep 26, 2010 |
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Kay K
Thank you Corporal Lee for making the ultimate sacrifice. From the mom of a Marine, you have not been forgotten.
May 4, 2009 |
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Oscar De La Garza
oscar@delaco.com
Served Together in Vietnam - 1967
Memorial Day - A Time to Honor, Remember and to give Thanks
I would like to take a moment and reflect, on your service and your sacrifice in the service and protection of our great country. Your service, sacrifice, honors and courage has protected the American people and has preserved our Freedom. I salute you.
May 26, 2008 |
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Oscar De La Garza
oscar@delaco.com
Served together, in Vietnam
Anniversary 2007
On this anniversary, a time for honoring, a time for personal remembrance and reflection. You are remembered for you ultimate sacrifice in the field of battle. Semper Fi.
May 9, 2008 |
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Vietnam Vet.
The President of the United States takes pride, in presenting, the Silver, Star Medal, (Posthumously) to Melvin L. Allen, (2232029) Lance Corporal, U.S., Marine Corps, for gallantry and intrepidity, in action against the enemy, while serving, with Battalion, Landing Team, 1/3, in the Republic, of Vietnam, on 4, May 1967. As a fire, Team Leader, with the Third, Platoon, Company, D, First, Battalion, Third, Marines, THIRD, Marine Division, Lance Corporal, Allen was, on a search and destroy operation, in Tinh Quang Nam, Province, during Operation, BEAVER CAGE. The Third, Platoon, came upon, an open area, before reaching, An Xuan village. The Third, Squad, deployed, on the right flank, before moving to the village, was caught, in the open and pinned down, by heavy, automatic weapons and accurate sniper fire, from a numerically, superior, Viet Cong force, of company size and sustained several casualties. Lance Corporal, Allen, with full knowledge, of the hazards, involved and with complete disregard, for his own safety, repeatedly exposed himself, to enemy fire, in an attempt to aid, the wounded Marines. He was, mortally wounded, on his fourth attempt. Lance Corporal, Allen's, daring actions, and loyal devotion to duty, in the face of the enemy, reflected great credit, upon himself and the Marine Corps and were, in keeping, with the highest traditions, of the United States Naval, Service. He gallantly gave his life, for his country.
Apr 21, 2008 |
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Bill gallenstein
Zephyrhills FL 33541
A very proud cold war USAF veteran remembers you on this day. My God bless you and your family always. I salute you, Thank you.
Sep 26, 2007 |
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Oscar De La Garza
1st, Battalion, 3rd, Marines - Vietnam
1st, Battalion, 3rd, Maines Reunion, 2007
On the day, of this reunion, 16, August 2007, it was a good time, to reflect, on the sacrifices and services, you have made. And we, your brothers, of the 1st Battalion, 3rd, Marines, honor, your ultimate sacrifice, for you, shed blood, with us and you will, always, be our brother. Rest in peace, you have, not been forgotten.
Aug 20, 2007 |
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Oscar De La Garza
oscar@delaco.com
Fellow Marine, Co., "D," 1/3
USA
Saluting, Your Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day, 2007, a time, for honoring, a time, for personal remembrance and reflection. From unfurling American, flags, to saluting, to the sound of taps, we honor you, for your ultimate sacrifice, in the field, of battle. Semper Fi!
May 29, 2007 |
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