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THOMAS EUGENE COMBS
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POSTED ON 1.15.2008
POSTED BY: J. Kevin Beardsely
I Remember You Often Tommy
I remember you even though I was just nine when you died. I remember watching you play varisty basketball at West Carrollton High School. All of us young boys wanted to be Tommy Combs, you were so good. I remember when you died. I remember being at my grandparents house and seeing my uncle Tom, your friend and team mate crying. Years later I set in that same gym at West Carrollton High School and held my breath hoping beyond hope that I might win the "Tom Combs" award given to the outstanding male student athlete. Unlike most every student there, I knew you. I didn't win that award but it is still given in your name and I am sure that they speak about you everytime they present it. Tom Combs, the captian of the basketball team, the excellent student, the boy who didn't miss a day of school ever. I remember you and wonder what you would have become. I thank God that you were a believer and now reside with Him. I will see you some day when I join you in His presence.
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POSTED ON 3.15.2005
A Tribute to our Team Captain
Tommy - We lost a great friend and team captain ('65) in 1967. You will always be remembered with fondness especially by your senior teammates: Dan Minix, Jim Trost, Richard Maurice, and Steve Richart.
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POSTED ON 1.27.2004
POSTED BY: Bill Howard
A good guy too soon gone
I was a bit older than Tommy as we grew up in Moraine (Miami Shores) OH. Tommy had a promising basketball career ahead of him, but first came his service to his country. That promise was cut short by a sniper as Tommy was on patrol in Vietnam. Tommy was a good guy and gone much too soon.
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POSTED ON 9.8.2003
POSTED BY: James L Lindsey
""a boy who grew to be a man""
"thank you Tommy" I grew up with you and your older brother and sister, and I know what you would stand up for, I will never forget you. your friend James Lindsey
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POSTED ON 1.28.2003
POSTED BY: Donald Lytle
Thank You Marine
As a fellow Buckeye, I say "THANK YOU"
As a Veteran, I say "JOB WELL DONE, MARINE"
As an American, "YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN"
And as a Believer, "YOUR SPIRIT IS ALIVE--AND STRONG"
Again, thank you for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
As a Veteran, I say "JOB WELL DONE, MARINE"
As an American, "YOUR DEATH WAS NOT IN VAIN"
And as a Believer, "YOUR SPIRIT IS ALIVE--AND STRONG"
Again, thank you for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and most holy sacrifice, given to this great country of ours!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
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