THE WALL OF FACES

Captain Daniel James Coonon, Served with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115), Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), Third Marine Amphibious Force.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us…..

"In quietness and confidence shall be your strength" is a quote that applies life of Daniel Coonon, who who stood tall and strong in all weathers. This theme portrays Dan so well, in all the years in school that I spent with him., he portrayed this quiet assurance and appeared confident in everything he undertook. May you rest in peace Daniel.

Dear Captain Daniel Coonon,
Thank you for your service as a Naval Flight Officer. Your 75th birthday just passed. Happy birthday. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On October 8, 1968, CAPT Joseph W. Jones III and CAPT Daniel J. Coonon were killed when their McDonnell F-4B Phantom II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) crashed as a result of enemy action while on a close-air-support mission near Da Nang. [Taken from archive.org]