HONORED ON PANEL 41W, LINE 30 OF THE WALL
JAMES THOMAS LONG
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JAMES T LONG
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41W/30
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR JAMES THOMAS LONG
POSTED ON 3.22.1999
POSTED BY: John McNown, Jr.
Remembering Jimmy
The day Jimmy Long died was a bright October day. The sun was shining in a clear blue sky over the Batangan Pennisula. The day was like Jimmy. He was bright, and willing, and a good friend to the men in his platoon. When things were grim, you knew that Jimmy would be next to you. When things were good, you knew he would be laughing.
Jimmy was going to Hawaii on R&R in a few days, but never made it. We worried that his loved ones were already waiting for him because we understood how much he would be missed.
John McNown, Jr.
Platoon Leader, 2nd Plt. A 1/20
Jimmy was going to Hawaii on R&R in a few days, but never made it. We worried that his loved ones were already waiting for him because we understood how much he would be missed.
John McNown, Jr.
Platoon Leader, 2nd Plt. A 1/20
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