tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680984228843410546.post5973896436084004787..comments2023-12-21T22:29:33.778-05:00Comments on Memoirs From Nam: God Bless the MarinesCJ Heckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867024641088772150noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680984228843410546.post-75258166543629386512011-05-15T20:52:29.171-04:002011-05-15T20:52:29.171-04:00I am the mother of Cpl. Ronnie Brandafino, the Cre...I am the mother of Cpl. Ronnie Brandafino, the Crew Cheif on the flight that crashed at K-Bay on March 29th, he was three weeks away from completing his 5 year committment to the Marine Corps,and was due to come home for good April 17th! my hero for so many years of his life even before the Marine Corps but most definetly since joining and especially while watching him struggle through the tragedy and the injuries he was left with. I'm eternally grateful to his Marine Corps family who stood by our sides, to the Doctors who saved his life and his leg, though he has a long road ahead of him he is special and strong and motivated to heal and walk. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, he is currently healing at Walter Reed and will move over to Bethesda when he is ready. He is an amazing young man, an Amazing son and a amazing Marine.His fallen brother is carried in his heart as they were like brothers. every picture of them they are laughing. Jon's family is forever in my thoughts and prayers.~ Darlene Brandafino-Claus Very Proud Marine Mom x2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680984228843410546.post-47078787971232258892011-03-31T13:18:01.838-04:002011-03-31T13:18:01.838-04:00Hi David,
Like the saying goes, "Some gave Al...Hi David,<br />Like the saying goes, "Some gave All and All gave some".<br />Every person in the US Military, be it 2 years of a life time should be considered a hero. They don't have to see combat for them to be doing something for their Country, Our Country.<br />They are giving a little of themselves so that others can be free. Any loss is unacceptable, be it in combat action, training accident or someone being hit by a car. These military personnel give of themselves every day. They don't ask for much in return, but we should give them what we can, even if it is here to just listen and know that your words do not fall on deaf ears.<br />Welcome home my friend.<br />Craig Latham<br />Former 101st Airborne Div. (Ambl)<br />Phu Bai, Vietnam (now in Ohio)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680984228843410546.post-3587109678048762112011-03-31T11:47:20.765-04:002011-03-31T11:47:20.765-04:00I found out yesterday afternoon that the co-pilot ...I found out yesterday afternoon that the co-pilot succumbed to his injuries. Semper Fi Marine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com