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To: Kathy in Alaska

My father was stationed there with the 2nd Marine Division from May 1958 to March 1960.

We lived in Jacksonville for much of that time waiting for base quarters. Not positive, but I believe we were not on base much more than 6 months before he was transferred to HQMC.

He hoped we could make a visit to Lejeune before he passed away in 2003, but were only able to visit PI (his last duty station, retired August 1965).

My father was an honorable man, a credit to the Corps. He died a Marine.


55 posted on 09/08/2014 8:46:59 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: ChildOfThe60s
Thanks, Child, for sharing your experience. Our thanks to your Dad for his service to our country.


63 posted on 09/08/2014 10:07:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ChildOfThe60s

Awwww, sorry for your loss.

RIP Marine
Job well done.


96 posted on 09/09/2014 7:32:51 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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