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.
May 3, 2014 |
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Teri Hazelton
terigw@gmail.com
My boy friend/friend in high school
92478 Cape Arago HWY Coos Bay OR 97420 USA
I remember the first time I saw you Monty, when I was a freshman and you were a senior at marshfield High School and you smiled at me.
We dated for a long time in high school.
Monty your had the greatest sense of humor and I can still close my eyes and see your smile.
When you were home on leave for the last time we spent hours talking and catching up it was so great.
Monty you are the kindness person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing & loving.
It was a VERY sad day when he died.
Your Country is VERY PROUD of you.
I miss you a lot Monty.
Love you
Teri
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Antonio Ramos
royalbunch@msn.com
Was, at the Water, Run Ambush
234, E., 81, St., Apt., A, NY., NY., 10028, USA
42, years and not forgotten
Monty Marine Brother, It's been so long, since the fatefull Water, Run Ambushed. You haven't, been forgotten. I still here like we should, remembering, after 42, years. Now this year, I even got a book, that your brother wrote and send me, a copy. Now, Isn't that something? God Bless you and Semper Fi! Antonio
May 5, 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!!!
May 3, 2007 |
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Chris DeSpain
chdespain@hotmail.com
The older brother, I never had
210, Rolla G. Rd., State Rd., V., P.O., Box, 1030, Linn Creek, MO., 65052, USA
The older brother, I never had
H Monte. I was in my senior, year, of high school, when we got the news. I had the honor, of riding with your family, to the burial site. Cars were backed up, all the way, to the A&W. I guess most the town, showed up. Dan wanted, to quit school right then, and go to Nam, but your parents, in their wisdom and grief, wouldn't let him. I joined the Corps, after graduation and went over, for our revenge. I operated alot, with 1/3, 1/9 and was also in the same area, you were. I believe you were with me, then, protecting me as you always, protected everyone. I did get our revenge, but it didn't, bring you back. I visit you, every time I go back, to Coos Bay. My son brought your name, that was etched on the wall, many years ago. My wife did the same, after that. I've been there 3, times, but I just couldn't make myself walk it, the firt 2. Last summer I did and laid the flag, I had flown for you all these years at the base, of your panel. It was then I realized, you were not gone in spirit, as you comforted my emotions, yet, again. I left the wall with bursting pride, didn't say good bye, but said "Hello Monte," I finally made it! As you probably know, but some Brothers may not, Dan named his son Monte and just like you, he was a football star, for Marshfied High. I cherish, knowing you and your family. I will, never forget. Semper Fi, Brother. Chris DeSpain
Mar 5, 2007 |
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Richard Hudson
richard.hudson@yahoo.com
friend & classmate-brother Vn., vet.
225, S., 7th, st., Coos Bay, OR., 97420, U.S.A.
You are missed and never forgotten
You were always, a good friend. There is a special place, in the hearts of all, in your hometown and indeed, throughout the world. a deep and abiding respect, for those, who give there all, for all they believe. God bless you and yours.
Aug 31, 2006 |
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Richard Knowles
randrknowles@home.com
Classmate and Friend
7281 SE Michael Dr.
Milwaukie, OR 97222 USA
This was a wonderful person that I really enjoyed time with. Monty, you are missed more than you will ever know.
Monday, August 14, 2000 |
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Antonio R. Ramos
Royalbuch@msn.com
Was in the battle, he was killed
234, E., 81, St., Apt., A, NY., NY., 10028, USA
Remembered, after 38, years
The water run ambush. Some, of us went, from Vietnan to Okinawa, to refurbish. With others, returned, to Vietnam as Battalion, Landing Team, (BLT-1/3) 1st., Batn., 3rd, Marine Regiment. (FMF) Our fleet ship, was the USS., Okinawa, a helicopter carrier, to do heliborne assaults, against the N., Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. On the 28th, April 1967, we were helolifted, into the Que Son, Valley, (Quang Tin, Prov.) to sweep northwest, of the village. We humped for days, contact, with the enemy was increasing. On May 3, 1967, after a very hot day, of search, we called off the day. It was, Operation, Beaver Cage-Union. In need of drinking water, a water run was organized, out, of company "A," guys, who proceeded to pick up, everyone, else's canteens and hoisted, them on belts, to carry, as many as possible, to the creek. So many, that they were even told, not, to bring their weapons. We had made the mistake, of setting up, camp, in a flat area lower, than some nearby hills. Unknowingly, to us, the enemy was spying, from the higher ground. The water run, left and we kept digging, for the night. Shortly afterwards, heavy automatic and small, arms fire erupted. Since there had been, no prior scouting, the water run, was easily ambushed. Everybody was called, to commit and the battle lasted, until past midnight. Artillery and gunship fire was needed, to suppress the cunning enemy. 14, Marine brothers, were killed, that night including this hero. Some, of the bodies, we could not retrieve, until the next day. As Shore Party man, I loaded most of the bodies, into the choppers. 38, years later, I want to Memorialize all, of them and tell their loved ones, what happened. As for me, sometime later on the evening, of June 13, 1967, I lost part, of my right leg, to a booby trap, during the first day, of Operation Choctaw. God Bless you, all brothers. I still love and remember, you all. Semper Fi, Antonio R. Ramos. In Memoriam 1) Borawski, James D., 2) Button, Monty Duwanyne, 3) Carnline, Troy Monroe, 4) Dickerson, Tommy Eugene, 5) Falwell, Donald Wayne, 6) Gilbertson, Ricky Mark, 7) La Rose, Joseph Rhuben, 8) Murry Eugene Plesakov, 9) Luciano Paul Rose, 10) Robert James, 11) Spicer, Eugene Douglas, 12) Sweesy, John Earl, 13) Urick, John William, 14) Verbilla David.
Monday, May 02, 2005 |
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Kimberly Kimmel-Ober
kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California, United States, of America
For PFC/E-2, Monty Button and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want, to say thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always will hold, a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known, you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you did not, have to pay so high, a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes!
Thursday, August 16, 2001 |
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Ian Campbell
Semper Fi, Marine, Your sacrifice will, never be forgotten, Hero.
Monday, May 03, 2004 |
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