THE WALL OF FACES

I served on board the USS Edson with Pat. We were a small contingent of officers working together to ensure the ship carried out its mission. We were like brothers. When the news of his loss reached the ship we were devastated. How could such a good person be taken? There were others I knew who didn’t come home. They will all be remembered. I tell my children and grandchildren of their unselfish sacrifice. Pat, God bless you and God bless the memory of you.
Michael S. Myers, Lt USNR

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sister Maureen are touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Dear LT,JG Patrick Donovan,
Thank you for your service as an Unrestricted Line Officer (Surface Warfare.) TODAY IS YOUR 75TH BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Memorial Day just passed, and we remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time 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.

Pat and I attended AUHS together. He was a good friend, buddy, and student. We were destined for different branches of the service. I wemt Air Force. Both of us did our time on Viet Nam. I still think of him
Freqeently

I relieved PJ as CIC officer on the USS Edson in early 1969, as he'd had recited orders for service In Country. A gentle soft--spoken giant, an honorable shipmate, who gave his country the ultimate sacrifice.