HONORED ON PANEL 14E, LINE 100 OF THE WALL
BRIAN RICHARD O'CONNOR
WALL NAME
BRIAN R O'CONNOR
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14E/100
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR BRIAN RICHARD O'CONNOR
POSTED ON 3.7.2000
POSTED BY: Timothy Dunn
The Passing of Lt. O'Connor
Lt. Brian O'Connor was my platoon commander (2nd Plt., Hotel Co., 2nd Bn 1St Marines). He had an aggressive fighting spirit and at the same time a deep concern for his men.
Christmas Eve of 1966 was rainy, cold, and generally miserable. Our platoon stood perimiter watch (three men to a fighting hole) with no other comfort than a shared blanket. At midnight, Lt. O'Connor visited each fighting hole with a bottle of Jim Beam to let each one of us have a "taste." No other officer did the same that night and it left a lasting impression on all of us.
Lt. O'Connor expected a lot from his men, but gave his all to us. He lead from the front and demonstrated care and concern for the members of the platoon. His loss was particularly hard to take because he disregarded his wounds to insure the care for other wounded and lapsed into unconsciousness attempting to get off the medical evacuation helicopter to be with his men.
It was an honor to serve with him.
Semper Fidelis,
Timothy Dunn
Christmas Eve of 1966 was rainy, cold, and generally miserable. Our platoon stood perimiter watch (three men to a fighting hole) with no other comfort than a shared blanket. At midnight, Lt. O'Connor visited each fighting hole with a bottle of Jim Beam to let each one of us have a "taste." No other officer did the same that night and it left a lasting impression on all of us.
Lt. O'Connor expected a lot from his men, but gave his all to us. He lead from the front and demonstrated care and concern for the members of the platoon. His loss was particularly hard to take because he disregarded his wounds to insure the care for other wounded and lapsed into unconsciousness attempting to get off the medical evacuation helicopter to be with his men.
It was an honor to serve with him.
Semper Fidelis,
Timothy Dunn
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