HONORED ON PANEL 66E, LINE 5 OF THE WALL
TOM PERRY ACTON
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TOM P ACTON
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66E/5
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LEFT FOR TOM PERRY ACTON
POSTED ON 5.23.2016
We never forget
Park Myers, Jr
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Fellow Marine in Vietnam
Mattawana, PA., 17054, USA
Tom Acton, was my gunnery, sergent, at Delta, CAP., unit, near Dien Ban. He went in my place, with Steve Olsen, driving the truck to deliver water, to other units. I always went with Olsen, but this day, the gunny wanted to go to check, out the area. They hadn't gone more, than 1/2, mile out, of camp, when they were ambushed. If Tom hadn't gone, that day, I would have died with my friend, Olsen. The gunny, saved my life. I've tried to find some, of his family in recent years, but have been unable, to locate anyone. Thank you Gunny, it should have been me.
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Fellow Marine in Vietnam
Mattawana, PA., 17054, USA
Tom Acton, was my gunnery, sergent, at Delta, CAP., unit, near Dien Ban. He went in my place, with Steve Olsen, driving the truck to deliver water, to other units. I always went with Olsen, but this day, the gunny wanted to go to check, out the area. They hadn't gone more, than 1/2, mile out, of camp, when they were ambushed. If Tom hadn't gone, that day, I would have died with my friend, Olsen. The gunny, saved my life. I've tried to find some, of his family in recent years, but have been unable, to locate anyone. Thank you Gunny, it should have been me.
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POSTED ON 5.23.2016
POSTED BY: A US Marine, Vietnam
Semper Fidelis
Semper Fidelis, Gunny.
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POSTED ON 4.28.2010
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Tom is buried at Blue Bonnet Hills Cem, Ft Worth,
TX PH
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POSTED ON 8.27.2006
POSTED BY: Chris Spencer
NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER
It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters.
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
written by Mary Frye
circa 1932
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.
written by Mary Frye
circa 1932
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