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awchris 
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Cottage Grove,MN
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| 12 May 2008 8:03 PM |
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| SSgt Eldon Heller, I thank you for your service. Rest in peace Marine, job well done. Semper-Fi. |
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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated, and scorned. When his cause succeeds however, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -- Mark Twain |
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Stretch_8
Posts: 158
South East Washington State
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| 12 May 2008 8:32 PM |
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SSgt Heller, thank you for your service sir. You have stood for us, so we are able to stand for you now. Thank you for being there when others were not, thank you for stepping up when others would step back. God Bless your family and friends during this time of loss.
Stretch and Smoochie Bear
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Neal "Stretch" Miller
WA. Road Captain
Not a Vet, but I show my respect!
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Bikinbabe
Posts: 552
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| 12 May 2008 8:49 PM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of SSGT Eldon Heller. We are so sorry for your loss and share in your grief. May your loving memories of a long life, well-lived, bring you comfort and strength as you face the difficult days ahead.
Mr. Heller, thank you for your service to our great nation in her time of need so many years ago. You endured more than I can imagine - we owe you a debt of gratitude that cannot be repaid. I salute you for answering the call to duty, stepping up and putting yourself in harms way to defend America, protect and help preserve our way of life and the freedoms we enjoy every day. It is because of people like you that we have the freedoms we do. Thank you ~~
We will stand the flagline in spirit to honor your life and service as I am committed to a service for another Marine from the Chosin Reservoir. Rest easy as you take your place of honor alongside those who have gone before you.
Greg & Chris ~~ Bluesbiker & Bikinbabe |
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Chonga
Posts: 952
Portland,Oregon
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| 12 May 2008 8:50 PM |
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| One of the first things boot Marines learn about is about the Chosin Few. To become Marine Corps legend is not an easy task. To stand for two of the heroes from this era on the same day is an honor which may never be repeated. Semper Fi, Marine, I salute you and the legend you helped to create. (I usually take care to be sure that my condolences are not "cookie cutter". In this case I will copy this post into the thread for the other Marine we will be saluting on Thursday because it seems fitting.) I pray that the family and friends of both of these Marines receive the attention of our Lord to ease their mourning period, and that He blesses them with understanding and happiness as they await the day they re-unite with their loved ones on the other side. Rest in peace Eldon, you are legend. |
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Bill Seymore AKA "Chonga"
USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
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Wags
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| 12 May 2008 9:02 PM |
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kkwwillie
Posts: 109
Battle Ground, WA
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| 12 May 2008 9:26 PM |
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| We send our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Eldon Heller. It will be a great honor to stand in the flag line to pay respect to this man. Rest in peace Eldon Heller. |
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Kevin Williams
District Ride Captain
Southwest Washington |
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DennisReynolds
Posts: 235
Oregon City/Beavercreek, Oregon
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| 12 May 2008 10:11 PM |
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| SSgt Heller, that we have not just one, but TWO of the legendary "Chosin Few" to be honored in the same day is almost unbelievable. You are most deserving of our profound thanks and respect for your exemplary service. To the friends and family of this true hero, we send our condolences. It will be an honor to stand for you. |
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Dennis "Roadliner 49er" Reynolds
Ride Captain
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
USMC 1967-71
In Country RVN 1967-70
Proudly honoring those who served their country... |
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davec
Posts: 383
Stevenson, WA
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| 12 May 2008 10:12 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSgt Eldon Heller. I pray our Heavenly Father will wrap his loving arms around you and you will be comforted during these difficult times. SSgt Heller, I cannot begin to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifices that you have made on behalf of all Americans, and especially my family and I, to ensure we have the freedoms we enjoy each and every day. You are truely a member of the "Greatest Generation" and we will never forget the sacrifices you made for each and every one of us. You, Sir, are a true American Hero and Patriot. God's speed, Sir, God's speed. It will be an honor to be the Assistant Ride Captain for your final mission. Rest in Peace. Respectfully, |
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Dave "Dirt" Cox
Ride Captain
Stevenson, WA
Whoever said rain dampens the spirit wasn't a member of the PGR!!! |
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Chonga
Posts: 952
Portland,Oregon
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| 12 May 2008 11:33 PM |
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Consider this: Iwo Jima is generally thought to be the most ferocious battle ever engaged in by Americans - yet compare it to The battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.
· Iwo lasted 36 days- Chosin was 15 days
· Iwo had 6135 Americans Killed in action or 175 per day
· Chosin had 3115 Americans killed in action or 208 per day
· Iwo had 17841 Wounded or 510 per day
· Chosin had 14000 wounded or 933 per day
· Iwo contained 60,000 Marines
· Chosin had 20,000 Marines (17,000 Marines, 2,000 U.S. Army, and 1,000 British Royal Marines)
· Iwo had 22 Medals of Honor awarded or one for every 2727 men
· Chosin had 17 Medals of Honor awarded or one for every 1176 men
· Iwo Marines outnumbered the Japanese 3 to 1
· Chosin: Chinese outnumbered the Americans 10 to 1
· Iwo Marines killed 20,000 Japanese or 571 per day
· Chosin Americans killed 28,000 Chinese or 1867 per day.
The men of the Chosin fought their way over 73 miles of a treacherous, icy, one lane, mountainous road.
· They fought night and day, often without food or sleep, under constant attack while overcoming roadblocks, and fighting off ambush after ambush.
· They did it in 45 below zero temperatures, with bone chilling winds blowing out of Siberia at Fifty miles per hour - bringing the wind chill factor to 100 degrees below zero.
· They walked, ran and fought in snow up to their knees, often in Whiteout conditions.
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Bill Seymore AKA "Chonga"
USMC Semper Fi
I Corps 68-69 4 Deuce Mortars
Northern Oregon District Co-Captain |
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Chitown
Posts: 544
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| 13 May 2008 5:58 AM |
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I'd like to offer my condolences to family and thank SSgt Eldon Heller for his service and sacrifice. Heroes like you set the example for future generations and allowed us to live in the greatest country in the world. Rest in peace, Semper Fi. |
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'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines (this goes for all our service men and women) don't have that problem.' -- Ronald Reagan
Standing by in Leawood, Kansas
Mike "Chitown" O'Malley
SSGT USMC 1977 - 1985
C co. 1st BN, 5th Marines
ALR Post 370
Patriot Guard Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Riding in honor of
SPC Matthew Murchison US Army. KIA Iraq 8/4/07
SPC David Lane US Army. KIA Iraq 9/5/07
Cpl Billy Willis US Army 9/10/07
Sgt Jeffrey Mersman KIA Afghanistan 11/8/07
Four young Kansas Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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jigdog
Posts: 263
Vancouver,Wa.
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| 13 May 2008 6:29 AM |
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| Thank you ssgt Heller for your service to our country and those of Korea. We will not forget. To the family of Eldon Heller thank you for asking pgr to honor your loved one and thank you for your sacrifices for our freedom. |
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STANDING IN HONOR of AMM1-RG CRAWFORD USN 41-47
USS ENTERPRISE CV-6 HE IS MY HERO.
LARRY CRAWFORD USN WWII
SSGT SETH MOBERLY USMC E.O.D. IRAQ ret.
BTCPO Chuck Pool USN RET 1936-2008
SNIPE USN 70-74 ,
YTB'S ,YTM'S, LCU's,
Septars, BTTB's, Roosevelt Roads, PR.
NRA Life Member
Hunter-ed Inst
Patriot Guard Ride Captain, Oregon, Washington |
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aoop
Posts: 2506
Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 13 May 2008 7:36 AM |
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| Thank You Marine. |
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James M. Richards
Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Iraq?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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Uffda
Posts: 10372
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 13 May 2008 8:20 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Eldon Heller, USMC, Korean War Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Eldon.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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ssgtbam
Posts: 743
Pacific Protectorates State Captain, Johnson City, OR
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| 13 May 2008 10:24 PM |
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| To the family and friends of SSgt Heller...please accept our condolences. What an honor it will be to stand for one of the Chosin Few...I remember well hearing of the heros of that Battle when I was in Boot Camp so many years ago... I will try to be there, and Pipey will be in attendance and available to play if you so desire. Please let us know. Thank you for your service.
SEMPER FI!
MEMORY ETERNAL! |
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STAFF Sergeant BAM!
Oregon State Ride Captain
Pacific Protectorates Captain
Patricia Moritz, Staff Sergeant, USMC
Mom of Firefighter, Michael Fleek
Marine Mom to LCpl Matthew Fleek, USMC
Marine Mom-in-Law to LCpl Monique Fleek, USMC |
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lonetexan2u
Posts: 915
Phelan, Ca. High Desert
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| 14 May 2008 12:15 AM |
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| My family extends it's Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSgt Eldon Heller, USMC! "A warrior's road is not finished until he walks upon the streets of Heaven. God's speed as you join your comrades and hoist another Flag of Victory as you well deserve. Rest in Peace, you have served well... I stand here in spirit with my brothers and sisters, humbled by all you have given! SEMPER FI MARINE” |
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Billy "Hawkeye" Mathews
Sgt USMC 1969 - 1972 Texas
Proud Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders Post 777
Proud Father of 1st Sgt G.R. Mathews 1st Cav US Army, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Mathews Airman recruit USAF, East Texas
Proud Grandfather of B. Frank Airman First Class USAF, Calif.
Proud Father-in-law of C. Stoney Spc US Army 1st Cav, West Texas
Riding in Memory of:
My Father, George G. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII Purple Heart, Texas
Uncle Henry W. Mathews Pvt US Army WWII, Texas
Uncle C.L. Lynch Sgt US Army WWII, Texas
Cousin C.M. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin T.E. Lynch US Navy Vietnam, Texas
Cousin George W. Weldy Jr. USMC KIA Vietnam, Texas
Cousin Bennye W. Cowley USMC KIA Vietnam , Texas
Cousin Jackie D. Bradford US Army, Arizona
And all those whom have served this great Nation throughout our history |
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beechers
Posts: 343
Orlando, FL
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| 14 May 2008 9:03 AM |
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of SSgt Eldon Heller, USMC Korea Veteran. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Heller, I salute you. Rest in peace! We will not forget.
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Paul (Wheel’er)
U. S. Army
M. D. W.
1969 – 1971
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To stand then as to stand now is rightly deemed an honor.
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"Wookie"
Posts: 1120
Olympia, WA
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| 14 May 2008 12:56 PM |
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of SSgt Eldon Heller!
Our heartfelt Prayers for Comfort and Strength during this time
of Remembrance for your Loved One !
We “Thank You” for a Hero who has served us so faithfully! |
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Respectfully,
John"Wookie"Enoch |
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Road Dog 1
Posts: 386
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| 15 May 2008 6:22 AM |
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| To the men and women of the Washington PGR and all who were kind enough to post so many tributes; my profound thanks. For those of you standing today in his honor, all of us in the family are so grateful. We salute you. Thank you RC's. Ride Safe All. |
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Steve "Road Dog" DeBoer
Colorado State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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BornFree
Posts: 34
Battle Ground, WA
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| 15 May 2008 7:51 PM |
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*****************MISSION***COMPLETE****************
The day today was a beautiful warm day. We had 40 bikes 2 cages and 46 PGR including Pipey whose bag pipes sounded great. At the church we set up multiple flag lines, had people directing traffic and parking. After the service started and they closed the doors most of us left for the cemetery. Dave Cox organized the escort keeping back 11 riders for a 5 man missing man and 6 for road guards. All of these riders had large flags on their bikes for high visibility. The 6 road guards road out first and held traffic at lights and then fell in at the rear, by the time they reached the cemetery the 5 man missing man was leading the procession with the six road guards taking up the rear. Good job Dave! When the procession arrived at the cemetery we had a flag line along the drive and a double line up to the internment site with Pipey doing his magic with his bag pipes. With family and friends in place and the service starting we encircled everyone with our 40 some odd flags. After the military service and I had presented our plaque to the family, Pipey played the Marine Hymn followed by Amazing Grace in which he turned and led us out, in a fade, along the drive to our bikes. I went back to thank the Funeral Director for helping us out and he said “Do you do this for every Vet?” I said “Yep but the numbers of PGR that are available always fluctuates.” He said “Can I have more cards?” Another convert!
God Bless you Eldon Heller, thank you for your service to this great country, you are a true American Hero And may God bring peace to the hearts of your loved ones.
Steve Guild
Clark County Ride Captain
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Slowhand
Posts: 3748
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 15 May 2008 8:56 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Eldon Heller in this very sad time in your lives. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. We know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. I thank you for the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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LosBombero
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| 21 May 2008 8:50 AM |
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| My father, Fred Herrlich, served with 'Moose' in Korea. Dad still lives in NYC. We were speaking this very morning and he had found a picture of himself and Moose and some other marines. Dad told me a funny story that only combat vets would find amusing, and was laughing as he reminisced about his friend."You had to know Moose" he said more than once. I told dad that it was very easy to look people up on the internet, and would look up Moose for him. I will pass along the news about a good marine and friend to dad. Semper Fi, Moose.
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LosBombero
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| 21 May 2008 8:50 AM |
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| My father, Fred Herrlich, served with 'Moose' in Korea. Dad still lives in NYC. We were speaking this very morning and he had found a picture of himself and Moose and some other marines. Dad told me a funny story that only combat vets would find amusing, and was laughing as he reminisced about his friend."You had to know Moose" he said more than once. I told dad that it was very easy to look people up on the internet, and would look up Moose for him. I will pass along the news about a good marine and friend to dad. Semper Fi, Moose.
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