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HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 43 OF THE WALL
MICHAEL JOSEPH QUEALY
WALL NAME
MICHAEL J QUEALY
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12E/43
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
COUNTY OF RECORD
STATE
BRANCH OF SERVICE
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR MICHAEL JOSEPH QUEALY
POSTED ON 1.24.2025
POSTED BY: Bruce Garner
He came to dinner at our house.
I met him when my parents invited him to our house for dinner, most likely in 1964.
My dad, Ken Garner, and he were Chaplains with CDEC at Ft. Ord.
A couple things made this a strong and lasting memory.
First, when he arrived at our quarters, I was in the front yard. He was maybe 5'5" and 115lbs., and looked youngish, What struck me was that he has an aura of peace and tranquility, like I, a 12yr old, had not experienced before I just stopped and watched while he walked to the front door.
Second, I remember my father telling me that he was killed in Viet Nam when as he was giving last rites, a Viet Cong came out and killed him with machine gun fire.
I found it hard to understand how a kind gentle soul would be killed in war.
Every once in a while the memory comes up again.
My dad, Ken Garner, and he were Chaplains with CDEC at Ft. Ord.
A couple things made this a strong and lasting memory.
First, when he arrived at our quarters, I was in the front yard. He was maybe 5'5" and 115lbs., and looked youngish, What struck me was that he has an aura of peace and tranquility, like I, a 12yr old, had not experienced before I just stopped and watched while he walked to the front door.
Second, I remember my father telling me that he was killed in Viet Nam when as he was giving last rites, a Viet Cong came out and killed him with machine gun fire.
I found it hard to understand how a kind gentle soul would be killed in war.
Every once in a while the memory comes up again.
POSTED ON 3.18.2024
POSTED BY: [email protected]
“Vietcong Kill New York Priest As He Gives Last Rites to G.I.’s” (article) Part I
POSTED ON 3.18.2024
POSTED BY: [email protected]
“Vietcong Kill New York Priest As He Gives Last Rites to G.I.’s” (article) Part II
POSTED ON 9.29.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago Father. The remembrances from those who knew you are moving and reflect their admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….