DONALD G KING
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HONORED ON PANEL 35W, LINE 17 OF THE WALL

DONALD GENE KING

WALL NAME

DONALD G KING

PANEL / LINE

35W/17

DATE OF BIRTH

10/28/1943

CASUALTY PROVINCE

BINH DUONG

DATE OF CASUALTY

01/01/1969

HOME OF RECORD

LAKEWOOD

COUNTY OF RECORD

Los Angeles County

STATE

CA

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

PFC

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR DONALD GENE KING
POSTED ON 2.12.2023
POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Carolyn is moving and reflects her enduring love for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….
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POSTED ON 12.19.2019
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear PFC Donald King, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Your 50th anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is Advent, and almost Christmas. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 1.1.2016
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Vet

Thank You

Thank you PFC King for your exemplary courage under fire.
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POSTED ON 11.7.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear PFC Donald Gene King, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 4.1.2013
POSTED BY: Carolyn Berger

My Brother - The Peace Loving Silver Star Hero

Don was a peaceful and loving man who did not want to kill anyone. He signed his letters with the peace symbol and that symbol is now on his grave marker. He died as a Silver Star hero trying to save the life of a wounded comrade after only five weeks in Viet Nam. He was always special, having been voted 'Most Popular Boy' and Athlete of the Year in junior high and he was a track and basketball star in high school. He loved rock and roll and he introduced it to me when he gave me my first record, 'Peggy Sue' by Buddy Holly, for my ninth birthday. I now treasure his collection of 45's that he gave me. He had a deep love for his friends and family, but especially his two children Jimmy and Tracy, who were only seven and four when he died. He asked me to look after them if anything happened to him and I have never missed an event in their lives, but it has always been bittersweet without him there, especially Tracy's wedding when her brother walked her down the aisle instead of her Dad. He would be so proud of the outstanding people that they have turned out to be, thanks to their mother, Carole. He was much more than just a big brother to me, he was my confidant, my advisor and most of all, my most loyal friend. I was only 20 when he died, so I have missed him for most of my life. I named my first born son after him, Mark Donald, and I am very honored and grateful to have been his little sister.

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