IN MEMORIAM
Lt. Col. Gerald F. "Jerry" Coleman, USMC
Lt. Col. Gerald F. "Jerry" Coleman, USMC
World War II – Korea
VMFA-323
Died 5 January 2014
In addition to serving with the Marines in both World War II and the Korean War, Jerry Coleman played second base for the New York Yankees. He was on the 1950 American League All-Star team and was voted MVP in the 1950 World Series.
I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour,
and be in readiness for the conflict;
For it is better for us to perish in battle
than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar.
As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be."
(1 Maccabees 3:58–60)
"Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
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Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!
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