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NOTE: Names in green indicate newest entries.
Albright, Ronald W.(Bud) - Added to Contacts Database
Amsler, Thomas - Added to Contacts Database
Anderson, Adam - Added to Contacts Database
Armstrong, Edwin "Al" - Added to Contacts Database
Arnold, Scott W. - Added to Contacts Database
Arroyo, Pablo - Added to Contacts Database
Artman, Tim - Added to Contacts Database
Ballard, Bill - Added to Contacts Database
Barbella, Mike - Added to Contacts Database
Barry, Brendan - Added to Contacts Database
Bennett, Daniel "DP" - Added to Contacts Database
Billings, Henry - Added to Contacts Database
Bowler, Rebecca - Added to Contacts Database
Brown, James "Ed" - Added to Contacts Database
Brown, Steve - Added to Contacts Database
Buckmaster, Gregg - Added to Contacts Database
Buczynski, Bill "Ski" - Added to Contacts Database
Calloway, Chris "Cal" - Added to Contacts Database
Canning, James - Added to Contacts Database
Carr, Mike - Added to Contacts Database
Cavallaro, Michael "Cav" - Added to Contacts Database
Ciliberto, Antonio - Added to Contacts Database
Cioffi, Robert "Chi" - Added to Contacts Database
Clatchey, Randi - Added to Contacts Database
Clepper, Mike (Clep) - Added to Contacts Database
Cliff, Rodney - Added to Contacts Database
Cook, Debbie (and Joe) - Added to Contacts Database
Cosenza , Pasquale "Pat"- Added to Contacts Database
Cosgro, Blaine - Added to Contacts Database
Cox, Evi - Added to Contacts Database
Curtis, Jeffrey J. - Added to Contacts Database
Damigo, Mike - Added to Contacts Database
Dammarell, Anne - Added to Contacts Database
Doherty, Daniel J. - Added to Contacts Database
Dolphin, Glenn E. - Added to Contacts Database
Dwyer, Paul - Added to Contacts Database
Dye, Dale A. - Added to Contacts Database
Eastman, James - Added to Contacts Database
Ellzey, Michael - Added to Contacts Database
Ettore, Mike - Added to Contacts Database
Everhart, Rick - Added to Contacts Database
Fabian, Carey - Added to Contacts Database
Ferguson, John (Mike/Fergie) - Added to Contacts Database
Fioretti, Joe (Fred) - Added to Contacts Database
Fleming, Chris (Flem) - Added to Contacts Database
Forsberg, Mark "Doc" - Added to Contacts Database
Fortier, Guy - Added to Contacts Database
Frazee, Glen - Added to Contacts Database
Frear, Ed Jr. - Added to Contacts Database
Frye, Charles - Added to Contacts Database
Gannaway, John - Added to Contacts Database
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Gilseth (formerly Hamilton), Mona - Added to Contacts Database
Gingrich, Milt - Added to Contacts Database
Glenn, Gary - Added to Contacts Database
Goodwin, Michael "Goodie" "Doc" - Added to Contacts Database
Goss, Kenneth (Kenny) - Added to Contacts Database
Graham, Jeff "Menace" - Added to Contacts Database
Greene, Charles S. - Added to Contacts Database
Grey, Christopher P. - Added to Contacts Database
Gruba, Leo - Added to Contacts Database
Guilfoil, Dan - Added to Contacts Database
Hamilton, Jay - Added to Contacts Database
Hamilton (now Gilseth ), Mona - See above under Gilseth - Added to Contacts Database
Hamman, Jeffrey A. - Added to Contacts Database
Hancock, Richard (Rick) - Added to Contacts Database
Hankins, (First name pending) - Added to Contacts Database
Hartmann, Brian "Chipper" - Added to Contacts Database
Haskell (now Wells ), Christine - See below under Wells - Added to Contacts Database
Haskell, Jay and Melissa - Added to Contacts Database
Hastings, Samuel - Added to Contacts Database
Hay, Alexander - Added to Contacts Database
Haynes, Denis - Added to Contacts Database
Heern, William P. (Paul) - Added to Contacts Database
E-Mail (William & Susie): heernw@mwr.kic.or.jp or herndawg@hotmail.com
Heffernan, Dan "Heff" - Added to Contacts Database
Higgins, Donald - Added to Contacts Database
Higgins, Robin [LtCOL, USMC (RET)] - Added to Contacts Database
Hollingshead, Bruce - See below under Rogers
Holt, Michael S. - Added to Contacts Database
Horton, Wayne - Added to Contacts Database
Houle, Pierre - Added to Contacts Database
Hutton, Jerry - Added to Contacts Database
Hutton, Patrick "Doc" - Added to Contacts Database
Jacobs, Thomas - Added to Contacts Database
Jenkins, Larry - Added to Contacts Database
Jensen, Keith - Added to Contacts Database
Johnston (Johnston-Buckner), Alicia - Added to Contacts Database
Jordan, Robert - Added to Contacts Database
Kirk, Peggy - Added to Contacts Database
Kirkpatrick, Brian "Kirk" - Added to Contacts Database
Kirlin, Robert P. - Added to Contacts Database
Kovach, Daniel - Added to Contacts Database
Kremer, Daniel - Added to Contacts Database
Krick, Gregg - Added to Contacts Database
Lancour , Gerald N. Jr. - Added to Contacts Database
Lange, Ken - Added to Contacts Database
LaRock, Louis R. - Added to Contacts Database
Latimer, Donald - Added to Contacts Database
Lester, Judye - Added to Contacts Database
Lewis, Eric "The Lew" - Added to Contacts Database
Lewis, Robert - Added to Contacts Database
Lord, David - Added to Contacts Database
Macroglou, Bill and Lorraine - Added to Contacts Database
Maczynski, Tom "Ski" - Added to Contacts Database
Martin, Joe "Mongo"
Contact with webmaster: 19 Dec 1998
Added to this database: 21 Jan 1999
Rank (at time): (pending) / USMC
Lebanon Unit: P.I.S.C. Plt. 288 '76; "Golf" 2/8 '77-'80
Lebanon Deployment: -
Currently Living: -
Association: In 2/8, lost buddies in Lebanon from unit
Comments: Have known for long time that have to make pilgrimage back to "Jay-ville" and CLNC to memorial... pay respects to Spirits of those who paid price. Up to now I have never had means to make long trip required. Nor could get past hard feelings. SSGT Alex Ortega - knew him pretty well. Am searching list of names to see if anyone else I knew. By summer I'll make the trip. Welcome Home. And thanks again for your honorable work for those guys. Peace.
E-Mail: mongo@nvinet.com
Marvin, Bernear "Bernie" or "Marauder" - Added to Contacts Database
Maurer, Don "Sgt. Mau-Mau" - Added to Contacts Database
McDonough, Ed & Lynn
Unit: U.S. Army stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma in Oct. 83
Association: Ed's brother (Lynn's brother-in-law) James, was killed in the bombing. See Ed's web page in tribute to his brother:
SGT James E. McDonough, USMC Comments: First I would like to thank you for creating this particular site.
I am the brother of one of the bombing victims and I would just like to go on record with the fact that James McDonough was promoted posthumously to the rank of SGT. A lot of what I've read I missed because I myself, was in the military (USArmy). Many details were unknown to me until now. Over the years, Išve spoken to a few of Jimmy's friends, who where in Beirut at the time, and they told me stories that were more than likely not to be known by anyone. Thank you again.
E-Mail (Ed): Ed.McDonough@pcbyte.net
or E-Mail (Lynn): Lynn.McDonough@pcbyte.net
McIntosh Jr., Grant Thomas
Contact with webmaster: 17 Mar 1998
Added to this database: 19 Mar 1998
Rank (at time): Special Agent, Naval Investigative Service (Independent Duty to Multinational Peace Keeping Force, Beirut 1983)
Rank (current): Active Special Agent, NCIS Jacksonville, FL USA
Currently Living: Jacksonville, FL USA
Lebanon Unit: Naval Investigative Service Resident Unit (NISRU) 60XL
Lebanon Deployment: Jul 83 - Nov 83
Association: Assigned to Beirut, Investigated the BLT Bombing and lost many friends.
Comments: Arrived at BIA on 22JUL83, serving thru 23NOV83 as the only civilian NIS Special Agent assigned to the Multinational Peace Keeping Force. Along with my partner, USMC CID CWO4 Henry J. (Hank) Bell, we conducted routine Criminal and Counterintelligence Investigations for the USN/USMC in the Beirut AOR, both ashore for the 24th MAU and at sea for vessels assigned to COMPHIBRON 8. We were the first US Criminal Investigators on scene who initiated the investigative actions into the BLT 1/8 Bombing investigtion.
E-Mail: AMQHRS@aol.com
Mcleod, Robert "Mac Attack" - Added to Contacts Database
McMahon Tim - See below under Thielepape
Mechling, C. E. Jr. "Chief" (NOTE: E-mail sent to the above address is returned, so it may be invalid or out-of-date)
Contact with webmaster: 04 Jun 1999
Added to this database: 17 Oct 1999
Rank (at time): SGT / USMC
Rank (current): CAPT / USMC (Reserves)
Lebanon Unit: 24th MAU 2/8 (BLT) "Tent City" in Beirut then
Currently Living: FL USA
Lebanon Deployment: Apr 82
Association: Knew McDonough, Capt Haskell, Jeff Young, Buckmaster, Blankenship, 1stSGT Wells, SSgt West... probably many, many others...
Comments: I served with all of the above as the only AmerIndian Forward Observer with Weapons Company 2/8 during the above dates. I have fond memories of all listed, especially Jeff Young (my former RTO), SSGT West (I shared a house with him south of Geiger, Blankenship (visited his home and relatives), 1stSGT Wells (tough, stumpy, and had a "IF IT AIN'T COUNTRY...IT AIN'T SHIT" bumper sticker on his white truck, Buckmaster (loud, funny, sometimes obnoxious boot from the dragon company (I think) or 1st section mortar platoon and lastly Capt., Haskell; my last CO from Weapons Company immediately following our (the) first modern era Beirut deployment and susequent return to CONUS. Capt., Haskell was a (like me... now) a mustanger and signed my discharge fitness report. I am looking forward to family contacts via EMAIL posted earlier this date to share other personal details.
SEMPER FI, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE - C. E. Mechling Jr. -
E-Mail: mechling2@earthlink.net
Messer, Rick - Added to Contacts Database
Meyer, David D. - Added to Contacts Database
Miller, Robert "Mills" - Added to Contacts Database
Mitchell, Timothy - Added to Contacts Database
Moffo, Jerry - Added to Contacts Database
Moore, Michael - Added to Contacts Database
Moreau, C. X.
Contact with webmaster: 29 Jun 1998
Added to this database: 25 May 1998
Rank (at time): NCO / USMC
Unit: (pending)
Lebanon Deployment: (pending)
Currently Living: Charlotte, NC USA
Association: Veteran of Beirut
Comments: Author of the novel "Distant Valor", a story set during the mission to Beirut. More information about the book can be obtained by its listing in the REFERENCES section of this site or by visiting the following URL:
http://www.zackcompany.com/distantv.html
E-Mail: cxmoreau@zackcompany.com
[ PLEASE NOTE: C. X. Moreau is not on-line at this time. However, you can send him mail at the above e-mail address and his publisher will forward mail sent to him via regular mail. Since he is listed through his publisher, the e-mail address is _not_ direct to the author and he can not respond via e-mail.]
Mullins, Mike
Contact with webmaster: 04 Aug 1997
Added to this database: 02 Nov 1997
Rank (at time): CPL / USMC
Rank (current): -
Currently Living: WV USA
Lebanon Unit: HMM-162 24th MAU
Lebanon Deployment: May 83 - Dec 83
Association: Worked in the Avionics shop and ran the bar at Rock Base with MGYSGT O.L. Gandy
Comments: I remember standing there and hearing the Earth scream. To those that were there, they know what I mean. God bless all those that gave their all that fall morning in that hot despicable climate. To those that have fallen and will rise no more SEMPER FI ! To those that still stand GOD BE WITH YOU !
Love to hear from any former or present Marines, especially those from HMM-162.
Thanks for the page, it helps to stay in touch. I lost a lot on that day, and I've lost more by not writing my brothers.
E-Mail: michael.mullins@augustanet.de
Murtha, Brian - Added to Contacts Database
Nance, Malcom
Rank (at time): (pending) / USN
Rank (current): CPO / USN
Currently Living: -
Lebanon Unit: USS John Rogers, USS Guam and USS Yarnell and worked ashore with the 2nd Radio Battalion of the 24 MAU
Lebanon Deployment: (see below)
Association: During Beirut was on USS John Rogers, Guam and Yarnell and worked ashore with the 2nd Radio Battalion of the 24 MAU
Comments: (In regard to No Greater Love Organization) I have not been to their ceremony since the 1991. I went to the initial one in 1987, 88 and 90. Also went to Robert Dean Stethams funereal there also. Haven't been to Camp Lejuene. I met PX Kelly also when he came to the John Rogers with Robert McFarland, Col Gerahty, Col Gerlach and SgtMaj Douglas (who was a very nice guy). PX was a very aware man.
E-Mail: mhmd@home.com
Nash, John W.
Contact with webmaster: 28 Sept 1997
Added to this database: 18 Oct. 1997
Rank (at time): (pending) / USMC
Rank (current): GySGT / USMC
Unit: MSSG-24, 22nd MAU
Currently Living: Okinawa, JAPAN
Lebanon Deployment: APR 83 - DEC 83
Association: -
Comments: My name is Gysgt John W Nash. I have been sending you my personal information to join me up on this Beirut Connection. Would you please respond to this email so I will know I am reaching you. I am currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan and would like to get in touch with some fellow Beirut Vets prior to the 14th anniversary bombing. I was there during the 23 October bombing, I would like to communicate with some fellow "Vets". Please Respond. Respectfully, John W Nash, "Semper-fi"
NOTE: John, I tried responding and sending e-mail (unsuccessfully) to at the following address: nashj@mwr.kic.or.jp
At this point, I have no way of reaching you other than you reading this. Do you have an alternate e-mail address?- Jeff Hamman -
First of all, "Thanks" a million for this web site on the Beirut Bombing. It really means a lot to me! It seems like there aren't too many us survivors still in the Corps. I am writing to see if I can get an update on the unit awards that were awarded to the servicemen who served in Beirut or off the shores of Beirut from 1982 -1985. I was with MSSG-24, 22nd MAU during the October 23rd Bombing. My unit was deployed from April 1983 to Dec 1983. I deployed two more times with MSSG-24 in 1984 and 1985. I feel very fortunate to have survived the Beirut tradgedy that struck us on Oct 23rd, 1983. The biggest question I have is, why weren't we awarded a Multi National and Peacekeeping Medal? After all, isn't that what we were sent there to do and isn't that why 241 servicemen were killed in their sleep? I feel we owe it to those who died as a rememberence to them, I feel this should have been the first medal awarded. Were weren't even awarded any type of Humanitarian Medal? Supposedly, the President of the United States was going to meet us at Paige field located on Camp Lejeune and award us the Presidential Unit Citation, well he never showed, nor have we received the ribbon. October 23rd is approaching us very soon, I wish I could leave Okinawa to be at the memorial. It would be great seeing you all again. I will be thinking of all of you and especially the families who lost their loved ones almost 14 years ago. My prayers are with you all. Thanks so much for this Beirut connection. Semper-Fi! - Gysgt John W Nash -
NOTE: John referred to this contact area as a Beirut connection. To make a distinction, there is an official organization called the Beirut Connection, formed for support of families of those killed. See: ORGANIZATIONS on this site.- Jeff Hamman -
E-Mail: nashj@mwr.kic.or.jp
or E-Mail (via John Gibbs): gibbsd@mwr.kic.or.jp
Nash, Robert (Bob) - Added to Contacts Database
Noonan, Tim
Contact with webmaster: 27 Oct 1997
Added to this database: 01 Dec 1997
Rank (at time): LCPL / USMC
Unit: HMM162 24th MAU
Currently Living: -
Lebanon Deployment: 5/83 - 12/83
Association: Served in Beirut with HMM-162 On the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima helping off load wounded from the helicopters.
Comments: This is a good thing to see happening, a site that pays the respect to our fallen comrades. I remember thinking through the months of September and October as we medivac the 5th, 6th, 7th of dead that happened by "stray rounds" that how many more dead it would take before our goverment decided this was no longer a worth while mission. Well we all know how many it took. Now 14 years later there still isn't really any peace there as we know it. And we ( the goverment ) didn't learn from our mistakes in our past, we continue to send our Peacekeepers in harms way for the betterment of some politicians career. Every year goes by I remember the feelings that were running through my mind that day in October and wonder why it had to take as many lives to see we shouldn't have been involved in a religious civil war. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the comrades that died for this ill fated mission.
I only hope that the powers to be can learn from our past and not make this same mistake again, for our own greatest resource is our people, and that can not be replaced. This is a great web site, and I thank you for the time and effort that you have taken to create this. I have been able to locate and rekindle a friendship through the contacts on this page, Thank you again Jeff for your work. Peace to all !
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the Sons of God.
- St. Matthew 5:9 -
Semper Fi E-Mail: drag848@execpc.com
Nunez, Frank - Added to Contacts Database
O'Brien, Pat
Rank (at time): 1stLT / USMC (in 1982)
Rank (current): Capt - EOS 1984
Currently Living: Dallas, TX USA
Lebanon Unit: 34 MAU, 1982 / C Co. 1/8
Lebanon Deployment: (see comments below)
Association: C Co. XO the year before 1/8 went ashore
Comments: Don't really know how to classify myself. We didn't go ashore during the first float. We were in Israel and threw a party aboard the USS Nassau for some Israeli officers. My roommate said he saw one of the last Israelis to leave the ship, a Colonel, salute and say "See you in Beirut". The next day myself and three other Lts were at Masada sightseeing. I think we were the only tourists who noticed a flight of A-4s with drop tanks and bombs heading toward the boarder a few hundred feet AGL. One of the Lts looked at his watch and said "If they don't turn soon we need to head back to the ship." They didn't turn and we took our taxi back to port. We arrived shortly before the ship was to put to sea. We sat off the coast studying satellite photos and preparing to relieve the US Embassy if needed. Since we were due to be relieved in a couple of weeks (by 2/8 I think) we didn't go ashore on that first float. My CO, Capt Mike Haskell had me transferred to Quantico. He and much of the C Co. staff went to Weapons Co. They called me a couple of days before putting to sea on their final voyage to say goodbye and tease me that they'd come home with the medals while I was now just an office puke. I lost friends Mike Haskell, David Battle, Scotty Sommerhof, Bill Zimmerman and others. I left the Corps, married and have a 2-year-old son. I hate not having been there with my friends yet thank God I wasn't. Mostly, I'm thankful to have known such wonderful souls. I've got a few pictures and would be happy to share stories with anyone interested.
E-Mail: opaide@flash.net
Oliver, John - Added to Contacts Database
Openshaw, Cal 17 Oct 1999
Contact with webmaster: 05 Aug 1999
Added to this database:GYSGT / USMC
Rank (at time): (pending) / USMC
Rank (at EOS):(Ret) (pending)
Currently Living: Virginia Beach, VA USA
Lebanon Unit: (pending)
Lebanon Deployment:
Association: -
Comments: Started reading about this scrapbook attempt and don't know if this is appropriate or not. I have what I believe to be the last living photo of Capt. Mike Ohler, who was killed by a sniper during the "Battle of the Alpha-mo" just before the bombing. I was with the JPAB during that time, and A/!/8 was my primary "beat." I took the photo in his position on top of the Library the night before. I'm also wondering if his widow would be interested in having it. The photo is a grainy color, taken at night with a Disc camera.
E-Mail: rootvet@aol.com
(NOTE: E-mail sent to the above address is returned, so it may be invalid or out-of-date)
I tried to send you a reply, Gunny, but the e-mail address was bad/invalid. The photo did not come through but I would certainly like a copy of it. Please get in touch again when you can. Thanks. - Jeff Hamman -
Overbeck, Kevin- Added to Contacts Database
Palmer, Robert - Added to Contacts Database
Parham, Terry "PAR-HAM"
Contact with webmaster: 13 Apr 1998
Added to this database: 14 Apr 1998
Rank (at time): LCPL / USMC
Rank (current): CPL - EAS 85
Currently Living: Montgomery, AL USA
Lebanon Unit: Golf Co. 2/8 1st plt 1st sqd
Lebanon Deployment: (see comments below)
Association: (see comments below)
Comments: I am proud to have served in Beirut with the USMC.I was not in Beirut at the time of the blast, but lost many dear comrades that will never be fogotten. To the family of those Marines killed in combat on Dec. 4th, 1983. I was with all eight that entire day and night and must say that I miss all of them and they shall remain in my heart and prayers for life. I would like to give pictures to the family's of Sgt Cox, N.J. and L/Cpl Perkins Tn.
E-Mail: tparham@zebra.net
Patterson, Dave
Contact with webmaster: 28 Apr 1998
Added to this database: 01 May 1998
Association: Friend of HM1 Ron Bates, USN who was killed in the 23rd Oct 83 bombing
Comments: Ron and I were both stationed at NRMC Long Beach, CA in the late 1970's. We didn't really get to know each other until we ended up taking some of the same classes while we were working on our undergraduate degrees. He was open and friendly, easy and fun to talk to. We started working on group projects together, and that led to friendship outside of class. He married a nurse, and he and his wife moved into nearby NAS Los Alamitos, just a few doors down from me. They would invite my young son and I over for dinner, or maybe just to watch some TV.In the Fall of 1979, I left the Navy for full-time college and life as a civilian. Ron re-enlisted, and he and his wife were on their way to North Carolina, a move he was looking forward to.
Four years later, while reading the Los Angeles Times, I was startled to see a tribute to Ron in the letters section. The letter was written by a former Navy physician who remembered Ron from NRMC Long Beach. After recovering from the initial shock of learning that Ron was one of the casualties of the Beirut bombing, I took some comfort in the knowledge that he had made such a positive and lasting impact on that doctor. Corpsmen come and go in large Navy hospitals, but even after four years, this doctor remembered him well, and thought highly enough of him to take the time to write that letter to the Times. Fortunately, the newspaper chose to print it. Here's to you, Ron.
E-Mail: none current
Piercy, Erin Marie
Contact with webmaster: 07 Jan 1998
Added to this database: 21 Jan 1999
Uncle's Rank (at time): HMC / USN
Unit: 1/8 Marines (Medical Chief of Batallion Landing Team)
Currently Living: Spartanburg, SC USA
Lebanon Deployment: -
Association: I am the neice of Chief Hospital Corpsman "Doc" George William Piercy, USN
Comments: I had just turned two when my uncle was killed in Beirut. I don't have very many memories of him except for his funeral. I would like to know more about him and what he was like. What kind of man was he? Did you know him? If you can give me any information pertaining to my uncle it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
I am Erin Marie Piercy, the neice of Chief Hospital Corpsman George William Piercy. My uncle was killed in the bombing of the Batallion Landing Team headquarters building on October 23, 1983, in Beirut, Lebanon. I do not remember much about my uncle because he was killed right after my second birthday. I would really like to know more about him. What he was like? What differences did he make in others' lives? I do know that there is a Piercy Award given in his honor and is presented anually to a Navy hospital or a dental technician in a ground logistic or aviation element of a Fleet Marine Force unit who has made a significant contribution. My uncle's last duty assignment was Battalion Medical Chief of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in Beirut. If you have any information concerning my uncle I would greatly appreciate you taking the time to share this information with me. Thank you very much.
E-Mail: emh991@hotmail.com
Pierson, Anthony "Tony"
Contact with webmaster: 31 Jan 1999
Added to this database: 12 Feb 1999
Rank (at time): CPL / USMC
Rank (at EOS) : CPL / USMC
Currently Living: Morgan, Utah USA
Lebanon Unit: Echo Co 2/6 Alpha Co 1/2 1983
Lebanon Deployment: Jan 83 - Dec 83
Association: Bombing of U.S. Embassy in Beirut, and Bombing of Marine Headquarters (both 1983)
Comments: I was with Echo company 2/6 line unit when I first went over to serve as the multi peacekeeping unit. My unit was the first ever unit to be deployed on an air alert status when the bombing of the U.S. Embassy happened. We were about 3 miles from the embassy when it happened. Being from Beirut, Lebanon originally, I was very proud to serve with the U.S Marines and wanted very much to serve both countries. If you look at the New York Times from April of 83. You wil see what I look like It was kind of funny how I got my picture in the paper that day. It was from a French journalist wanting so bad to get in the embassy when it was bombed.I then transfered to Alpha Co. 1/2 when we went over for a second time after the bombing of the Marine headquarters. Although it was hard to see the people perish. I would never trade one day for it. I was Proud. "Semper Fi" to all you fellow Marines. Hope to hear from someone that was in my unit.
E-Mail: MCham30550s@aol.com
(NOTE: E-mail sent to the above address is returned, so it may be invalid or out-of-date)
Pitcheralle, Joe "Pitch" - Added to Contacts Database
Puckett, Mike "Woody" - Added to Contacts DatabasePulkowski, Steve "Ski" - Added to Contacts Database
Randall, Ted
Contact with webmaster: 16 Feb 1999
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