Bernard Calip
bcalip@verizon.net
We Served Together
6311 Blackberry Court Gilroy Ca 95020 USA
I Will Never Forget, RIP
I met Jim and Bob Mulligan at Vietnamese Language School at the Army Presidio base in Monterey California, near my hometown of Watsonville. There were about 20 of us Marines and a slew of Officers we were the first Marines too come thru. We were given a reprieve from saluting officers. Jim and I were in a class with a Green Beret sgt, Navy Seal sgt, and a Army Major. We studied history, sang Vietnamese folk songs and had a great time. Yes we did get in trouble and were put in Cinderella Liberty for our misgivings. The last straw was not saluting the General when his car drove up to his house on the Presidio every day at 5 O'clock, while we were running. When we saw the flags on his car we would about face, showing are backs to him and keep running. Trying to bring the pool table up to our barracks didn't help either. We dropped the pool table on the street and ran to our barracks for safety. The MP's would not come in and get us. Jim, came to me one day and said he was sad because he felt he wasn't going to make it. I put my arm around his shoulder and told him not to worry. Because it was me who was going to kill him and I wasn't ready to do that yet. He took comfort in my talk to him, we promised to keepin touch. You had to be there to understand in a week would be going to Vietnam. JIM WAS THE FINEST MAN I HAVE EVERED KNOWN AND I LOVED HIM LIKE A BROTHER. I saw Bob Mulligan in Da Nang and he told me about Jim's death. I cried and I didn't understand. I gave up my Catholic religion that day. God why do you take the good ones. Only the good die young. I wish everyday that it was me. I'm sorry Jim that I couldn't protect you, Bernard. Semper Fidelis
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Sam Hughes
Fellow Marine, I did not, serve with
SAN ANTONIO, TX., 78247, United States
Never forget, our Fallen Marines.
http://marines.togetherweserved.com/profile/128330
Fallen Marine, Cpl., James Cook Carlin, served, with E, Co., 2nd, Bn., 7th, Marines.
Jul 10, 2009 |
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Dorman L. Chasteen jr., Chasteen
he was killed, right, in front, of me.
Every Easter
He was a good, young man. He was shot, through the throat, while getting salt tablets, from a corpsman and died, instantly. I was, a few feet, from him.
Mar 22, 2008 |
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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!!!
Jan 30, 2008 |
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martin juarez
mottsogre@mei.net
college friend
A moment, in a life's path
I was fortunate, to know Jim, for only a short, time and yet, a sorrowful one. We were, just two "yankees," trying, to make it through, the freshman year. The loss of his brother, took a lot, from him and our year ended, with a goodbye and a stay, in touch. That summer in 1970, I had come back, from college and sat down, to write to some, of the guys, I had known, the year before. I soon got a reply, from Jim's hometown. Excited, to hear, from him again, I opened, the letter and knew, something was wrong, by the handwriting. It was, his Mom telling me, of her dearest loss. I too miss you, Jim. And as the daylight dims, on another day, in my life, I think of meeting, that young man, for the first time on campus, flag football, hallway broom hockey and the laughs. My memory of you, is a good, one and my daily prayers, goes out to you all, who gave what few, may understand. A comrade, to many and a friend, to me.
Aug 22, 2007 |
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Linda Yaw
usmcwmljob@aol.com
We share the Title.
James, on this Mother's day, 2000, I can't help, but think of all, the mother's whose sons, are no longer, with them. You and I never met, but I know, you are loved and missed, by many. Semper Fidelis, my brother. All gave some, some gave all. One, of The Few - - Darby
Sunday, May 14, 2000 |
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Jackie Taylor
I Will Remember
Well over 2.6, million, served, in Vietnam. Over 58,000, gave their lives. They fought, with honor, for their country and for freedom. I will remember, your sacrifice and the love, you gave, for your country. You, Sir, Have Not, Been Forgotten!
Thursday, April 01, 2004 |
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Cpl., Patrick J. King, USMC., 1969 - 1970
rkpat@prontomail.com
Childhood, friend and fellow Marine
Oakland, CA.
I first met Jim, when I was, in the 4th, grade, at St. Thomas Aquinas, School, in Binghamton, NY.. Jim was, the younger brother, of Bill Carlin, who was, a friend and classmate. These two shared, an uncommonly, close relationship, especially for brothers, at that age. I remember, a number of things, we did together, one, of which was trying, to launch a "rocket," at the schoolyard. It was more, of a bomb and created a crater, about the size, of a basketball. In the 8th, grade, I went to the public, school and seemed, to lose contact, with Jim and Bill. The next recollection, I have of Jim, is meeting him, at the funeral, of his brother. Bill died, in a car crash, while a University student, in Arizona. Ironically, Jim and I joined, the Marine Corps, at about the same time, in April, of 1969. I ran into him, at Camp Geiger and was happy, to renew this friendship. Unfortunately, these would be, the last times, I would see, him alive. I arrived, in Viet Nam, on December 6, 1969. Jim arrived, a few weeks later, but I never really knew this, until I received, a newspaper clipping, about his death. Our fathers, were friends. Jim's middle name, Cook, was in remembrance, of an uncle, who was killed, in World War 2. I often think, about Jim and Bill and numerous other friends, I have lost, over the years. The world, is a little worse, for not having them, with us.
Monday, May 20, 2002 |
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Bill Grace
Best Friend
5, Spurr Ave., Binghamton, NY., 13903, USA
Remembering, CPL., James C. Carlin, USMC.
Jim Carlin was, my best friend, since we met as kids, at St. Thomas Aquinas, school, in Binghamton. We did everything, together, including joining, the Marines. I joined, in 1968 and Jim, in 1969. Jim Carlin died, in Viet Nam, on 4-1-1970. On the 30th, anniversary, of his death, we unveiled a monument, in front of St. Thomas Aquinas, School, that honors Jim Carlin. Hundreds, of people attended, the ceremony including, his family and friends. I was honored, by the Carlin family, to be given, Jim's Marine Corps ring. Jim Carlin was, evervthing, that you could, ask for: The All-American Kid, a true hero, to St. Thomas Aquinas, School, his family and friends and the USMC.. God bless you, Jim. Until we meet, again, Love, Bill
Monday, August 18, 2003 |
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