John James Martinez
Lance Corporal
3RD PLT, H CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Midvale, Utah May 25, 1947 to November 23, 1967 JOHN J MARTINEZ is on the Wall at Panel 30E, Line 72 |
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REMEMBERED ACROSS THE YEARSRyan Crandallrjc888@hotmail.com |
Jimmy, You are alive in our hearts and our thoughts. You have taught us the true meaning of freedom. You have also inspired me to try to have my kids succeed. We all love you and miss you. You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Love from your brother,
Tony |
To my Brother
Thank you so much, I have so many fond memories of you even though |
Uncle Jimmy,
Your sacrifice for your country will never be forgotten.
Thank you |
"Cousin Jimmy"
Today I saw "Your Name"
Love, from your Cousin "Mikey" |
Hey Brother, Well, this is going to be hard to write but I'll give it a try. I know that you're enjoying Dad, Lorna and everybody else who have gone before us and I pray that you're all together. Wow, I thought I was 10 years old when you died but in reality I was 11 years. I remember you often and pray for you every day, I know that you're with God, Jesus and our Blessed Mother and that you're always watching over us. I think that's why you have asked God to let us all have Dad and Lorna for the time we had with them. I will never forget you and always tell my kids how great you were. I share stories with them all the time that I remember of you, we have pictures of you so that everybody who comes over to the house will also know you. When we see anyone in a military uniform or know of anyone who is in the service, we always thank them for protecting our freedom as you did. I also let them know that we lost you in Vietnam. Jimmy, I miss and love you. Take care and enjoy Dad, Lorna and everybody who have left us. I know that someday we will all be together again.
Love you
From his brother, |
Even though I never met you, you are still family. I'm proud to say that I had an uncle that lost his life in Vietnam for the freedom of others. Rest In Peace.
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The memories posted on this site helped me reflect on the price a soldier pays to preserve freedom. The comments posted by his siblings make me realize that these men are more than a name engraved on a wall, and that they are somebody's son, brother, friend or loved one. These comments breathe life into the memory of this Marine. I appriciate the time his loved ones took to share their feelings. God bless your loved one and you for sharing his memory with the world.
From a grateful soldier, |
A Note from The Virtual WallAccording to the 2/1 Command Chronology for November 1967, while 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/1 was operating about 6 kilometers south-southeast of Quang Tri Airfield on the 23rd a box-type mine was tripped at 2320H, killing three men and wounding one other. The three dead were
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