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BERNARD J O'DONNELL

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HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 78 OF THE WALL

BERNARD JACK O'DONNELL

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POSTED ON 10.4.2023

POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring you.....

Remember to save for them a place inside of you, and save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go...

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POSTED ON 2.5.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

Greater Love Hath No Man...

than that man lay down his life for a friend."

PVT Bernard O'Donnell died while trying to rescue a fellow Marine who was drowning.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 12.27.2021

POSTED BY: Sel J. Wong

Face of a Hero

This is his boot camp photo from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Platoon 330. He earned the title “U.S. Marine” on July 5, 1962.

Thank you for your service to our great country my brother. Semper Fi

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POSTED ON 8.1.2021

POSTED BY: Victor Kozlakowski

Semper Fi

We were grunts with C-1-4 Kbay, Guard duty Mag31 Mab31 Beaufort S.C. I went home, you went to Nam. Rest in Peace

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POSTED ON 2.14.2021

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Pvt Bernard O'Donnell, Thank you for your service as a Combat Engineer. Your 77th birthday is in4 days, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Today is Valentine’s Day and tomorrow is Presidents’ Day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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