Lucille Farrington
cousing
Los Lunas NM 87031 USA
Mark was always our hero
Mark, the older cousin that we all regarded as our hero. So patient, so kind. You are remembered.
May 28, 2012 |
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Chuck McNeil
none
Utica NY 13502 USA
RIP Mark. You did your duty with honor.
Jun 23, 2011 |
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Abigail Furgal
dancerlifeaf@gmail.com
Visitor of the Wall
MA USA
Requiescat in Pace
I don't personally know Mr. Brady or even his family, but I believe that finding his name on the wall was no mere coincidence. My father's family has grown up in the same area in which he lived. So maybe they crossed paths at school, the grocery store, or even drove by each other in a car. So I am writing to thank Mr. Brady for his service. His sacrifice for his country shows an extreme amount of dedication and character. And I thank him for serving our country. -Requiescat in Pace
May 17, 2011 |
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Joshua Leinsdorf
jleinsdorf@monmouth.com
Con Thien - The Hill of Angels
The story of Mark's death is told on page 134 of Con Thien - The Hill of Angels by James P. Coan.
Oct 13, 2010 |
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Frank Miller
subnuke001@yahoo.com
boyhood friend
Hampton VA
He's on the wall
I am writing a book of poetry on the boomer experience and wanted to include a poem about Mark. I found this website looking for the exact way he is listed on the wall.
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He’s on the wall
fpmiller
I remember Mark, whose first name was Edward,
every year around the Fourth of July.
He sat in the desk in front of me
fourth grade, Saint Francis deSalles.
We ate lunch at our desks.
Mark always had a tuna sandwich
cut into rectangles
which he palmed behind straight fingers.
Occasionally he’d share
or bring an extra sandwich
that he asked his mother to make
for the orphanage boy who sat behind him.
I left the orphanage and changed schools
and didn’t see Mark again until high school.
We lived in different ends of town.
Never the same class.
We were on the wresting team.
We lifted weights together.
Mark wanted to be a marine
When we graduated
I went to college.
Mark joined the Marines.
He’s on the wall.
Jun 17, 2009 |
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John Carl
crjhnnyc@aol.com
Friends in Grade and High School
124 Hayes Cir Barneveld NY 13304 USA
May You Rest In Peace, My Friend
Mark I think of you often, I remember the day I carried you coffin like it was just yesterday, and when we where kids in Corhill playing solders ! I know your are in Heaven,I am 63 yrs old now, I miss you my Friend, and I know you are Guard at the Gate's of Heaven,Rest in Peace, JOHN
May 25, 2009 |
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sue robinson
I didnt know you but you were standing next to my joe when you were both so cruelly taken that day at con thien in 1967, I hope that you are together in heaven looking after each other and having a laugh.
God bless you
semper fi
Feb 20, 2009 |
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Colin Walsh
desertdancer58@yahoo.com
Friend & fellow Vet
2055 E.Hampton Ave Apt 236 Mesa AZ 85204 usa
Not Forgotten
Dear Friend, its been 41 years since you left us. But you and all of our brave hero's are not forgotten. On this eve of Veterans day I pray that all our brave men and women rest in peace. We miss you and love you.
Nov 10, 2008 |
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Another vet
Just a note in remembrance of the 40th anniversary of this man's death. Vietnam is ancient history to most, but to those of us who were there and to those that lost loved ones it is relived on a daily basis. I hope that his family has been able to find a measure of peace over the years. I will be going in to his hometown of Utica tomorrow. Would that it could be him going home for a visit. Thank you Marine.
Jul 6, 2007 |
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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!!!
Jul 6, 2007 |
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