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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Canteeners, I learned a little while ago that my friend and Brother-in-Arms HM/2 John Lesko passed away yesterday. John served with me as a ward corpsman at USNH Quantico and served afterwards with the 3rd MARDIV in northern I Corps, where he was wounded in action. We kept in touch through the years, although it has been many years since we actually met face-to-face.

John enjoyed his beer and knew more about Irish song than anyone else I have ever met. When I would call him on the phone, I greeted him by singing a few bars of "Outlaw Raparee" or "Brennan on the Moor" or some similar folk song. John was an avid fan of the Clancy's and Furey's - went to their concerts and entertained them in his home.

John, Semper Fi, Brother, and may you rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon you!

" The Foggy Dew "
The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
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"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

38 posted on 02/28/2015 8:24:53 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

John Lesko, thank you for your service.

May you rest in peace.


39 posted on 02/28/2015 8:26:26 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: ConorMacNessa
God rest your dear friend Conor.

I salute my Fallen Brother-in-Arms!

41 posted on 02/28/2015 8:42:00 PM PST by PROCON (Always Give 100% --- Unles you're donating blood.)
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To: ConorMacNessa

RIP HM/2 John Lesko
H E R O.....

42 posted on 02/28/2015 8:49:47 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

TAPS

RIP

HM/2 John Lesko, USN
USNH Quantico and 3rd MARDIV in northern I Corps


Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

54 posted on 02/28/2015 11:58:02 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
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To: ConorMacNessa

Condolences, FRiend.


58 posted on 03/01/2015 12:26:27 AM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Condolences upon the loss of your friend, Dear Conor.


62 posted on 03/01/2015 4:21:59 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Rest in Peace J. Lesko

71 posted on 03/01/2015 7:07:11 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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