Ray was originally in the 8th Army, made Sergeant,(more than once), and fought in France and Belgium.
He was in the 'Battle of the Bulge', and was one of the 'Bastards of Bastogne'!
In the fog of war, he fought alongside several groups, including an Air Force unit, and some British and Canadian Forces. Since he was bandaged by a Canadian Medic, he was later made an Honourary Chief Warrant Officer in the R.C.R.
Sergeant O'Donnell was one of our heroes, and I'll bet he's got his leg back, now that he's in Heaven!
R.I.P., Sarge.
OORAH!!
1 posted on
11/09/2006 2:47:34 AM PST by
gonzo
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To: gonzo
Prayers for your Father-in-Law that he is having a wonderful time in Heaven, along with my gratitude for his service. Also, prayers for you and yours. Hang tough, and remember the good times.
To: gonzo
Prayers for the Sarge and his family.
53 posted on
11/09/2006 2:29:29 PM PST by
Budge
(<>< Sit Nomen Domini benedictum. <><)
To: gonzo
God Bless him and his family. My prayers are INCOMING.
54 posted on
11/09/2006 3:45:14 PM PST by
JOE43270
(JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
To: gonzo
Rest in peace, Sergeant O'Donnell.
"They've got us surrounded, the poor bastards" - anonymous member of "The Battling Bastards of Bastogne", referring to the encircling German forces.
55 posted on
11/09/2006 4:03:05 PM PST by
an amused spectator
(The Credit Party - the Dine-And-Dash Democrats line up the sheep for shearing again)
To: gonzo
Will be saying prayers for you, your wife and family. You have been so wonderful to FR...God Bless!
56 posted on
11/09/2006 4:21:17 PM PST by
hope
(What's new? The rats have been in control of since 2000.)
To: gonzo
Soldier rest, Gently pressed,
To the calm, Mother Earth's
Waiting breast;
Duty done, Like the sun:
Going West.
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TAPS
57 posted on
11/09/2006 4:48:20 PM PST by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: gonzo
Gonzo, we went to the Battle of the Bulge museum in Diekirk Luxemburg. Those guys suffered through a very very very cold winter! I really appreciate them after seeing all the artifacts and dioramas at the museum! Thank you for HIS SERVICE FOR ALL OF US!!!!!!!!!!!!!
58 posted on
11/09/2006 6:18:55 PM PST by
buffyt
(America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people. Pres. George Bush)
To: gonzo
My condolences. God Bless Raymond and his family.
To: gonzo; Mata-Sherry
My thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Mata-Sherry and Gonzo
62 posted on
11/09/2006 6:33:56 PM PST by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: gonzo
63 posted on
11/09/2006 6:46:17 PM PST by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)
To: gonzo
Sarge, May you rest in peace -- knowing well you were indeed an essential (and revered) component of "The Greatest Generation"
"Bravo Zulu", fellow warrior.
64 posted on
11/09/2006 6:49:17 PM PST by
dk/coro
To: gonzo
R.I.P., Sarge, indeed.
Prayers to you and your family gonzo.
Hand Salute ......two
To: gonzo
My prayers go up for you and your family at the loss of another of "the greatest generation."
You are rightfully proud of him.
Regards,
TS
69 posted on
11/12/2006 7:53:59 PM PST by
The Shrew
(www.swiftvets.com & www.wintersoldier.com - The Truth Shall Set YOU Free!)
To: gonzo
Prayer for your father-in-law, Gonzo. And for you and your wife.
72 posted on
11/23/2006 12:20:28 AM PST by
kitkat
(The first step down to hell is to deny the existence of evil.)
To: gonzo; Mata-Sherry
Prayers for you and your family.
73 posted on
11/23/2006 12:43:07 AM PST by
windchime
(I consider the left one of the fronts on the WOT.)
To: gonzo
Sorry to hear of your loss...
74 posted on
11/23/2006 3:08:44 AM PST by
Dog
(Hey Red Sox forget the Japanese pitchers for $42mil I'll talk to you for $10 million.)
To: gonzo
To: gonzo
My heartfelt condolences to you and Mata. Today is a day we should remember in our Thanksgiving prayers all our heroes, living and passed away. Your patriot loved one will be in mine.
Leni
77 posted on
11/23/2006 4:47:28 AM PST by
MinuteGal
(The Left takes power only through deception.)
To: gonzo; Mata-Sherry
My sincere condolences, I hope your family finds comfort
78 posted on
11/23/2006 5:14:52 AM PST by
RaceBannon
(Innocent until proven guilty: The Pendleton 8)
To: gonzo
May the Lord comfort his family, and may they find consolation in the memories they share of him and of a life well-lived.
79 posted on
11/23/2006 6:50:37 AM PST by
Rocky
(Air America: Robbing the poor, and still unable to stay in business)
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