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HONORED ON PANEL 27W, LINE 66 OF THE WALL
DONALD GEORGE RESPECKI
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DONALD G RESPECKI
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LEFT FOR DONALD GEORGE RESPECKI
POSTED ON 9.13.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances from your sister Pamela are moving and reflect her eternal love for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
POSTED ON 3.31.2022
POSTED BY: Betty Lou Campbell (Gouthro)
In Loving Memory
Dear Donald, This is Betty Lou, daughter of Tom and Judy Gouthro. I came home from school and my Mom was crying. She had received the news about your death. My Mom and Dad thought a lot of you, and so did I. You were just the sweetest guy. You took me to the drive in movie when you were in Detroit. You were a perfect gentlemen. So much fun too. Although my Mom and Dad are not here today, they missed you so much. I never met your family, but I know you were close. Just remember I love you and you are in a peaceful place now where angels will comfort you.
POSTED ON 8.13.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sgt Donald Respecki, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It is another hot summer day. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
POSTED ON 9.5.2019
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Misadventure (Friendly Fire)
On April 12, 1969, an Aero Rifle Platoon (ARP) from B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, were set up in a hilltop night defensive position near Hue in Quang Tri Province, when an 8” artillery shell directed at the enemy landed near their position. When initially reported to the S-2-3 Section of 2/17th Cavalry at 5:00 PM, two ARP troopers were dead and another five wounded. They were evacuated to the 18th Surgical Hospital where two of the wounded expired. The four lost ARP personnel included CPL Sa Atuatasi Jr., SGT Felix A. Calderon, SGT Donald G. Respecki, and SP4 Frank E. Timian. Reportedly, the errant round was directed at their position by a Forward Observer who made a 4000-yard mistake while calling in fire support for another unit. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, Daily Staff Journal, 2/17 Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division, Camp Eagle for April 12, 1969, and the book “Amicicide: The Problem of Friendly Fire in Modern War” by LTC Charles R. Shrader]
