HONORED ON PANEL 30W, LINE 40 OF THE WALL
JOHN ANTHONY SORRENTI
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JOHN A SORRENTI
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LEFT FOR JOHN ANTHONY SORRENTI
POSTED ON 9.19.2001
POSTED BY: James Wido
To my friend "Master Jack"
Jack was a trusted friend who I only first met in January 1969.
His selfless act of coming out of the relative safety of that fighting hole we dug together only hours before the attack to come to my assistance is doubtless the reason that I am here today and he is not.
I spoke to your mother about that night and the days leading up to the morning of 4 March 1969 the day your soul was taken from us.
You were instrumental in saving countless lives by rendering life giving first aid to the wounded for your short period of time in-country, not to mention the words of encouragement you offered to the wounded even to those you knew would likely not make it.
Jack, you were the best! One can only imagine what this world might have been like had you not been taken away at such an early age.
Your buddy and protege,
Jim Wido
His selfless act of coming out of the relative safety of that fighting hole we dug together only hours before the attack to come to my assistance is doubtless the reason that I am here today and he is not.
I spoke to your mother about that night and the days leading up to the morning of 4 March 1969 the day your soul was taken from us.
You were instrumental in saving countless lives by rendering life giving first aid to the wounded for your short period of time in-country, not to mention the words of encouragement you offered to the wounded even to those you knew would likely not make it.
Jack, you were the best! One can only imagine what this world might have been like had you not been taken away at such an early age.
Your buddy and protege,
Jim Wido
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POSTED ON 3.16.2000
POSTED BY: Larry C. Tasby
"An Angel On Loan From God"
Doc Sorrenti was a very caring young man who always responded to a Marine in need of medical assistance. When the cry "Corpsman Up" was heard, he sprang to his duties without any hesitation. He ignored the dangers as he rendered aid to the injured on every call. His courage was irrefutable.
On March 4, 1969, when we were attacked by an unknown force in the early morning hour, Doc Sorrenti lost his life before he could help others. Living with my thoughts from that frozen moment in time, I have realized that Doc Sorrenti was truly an Angel loaned to us for a short time by God. He was a credit to all Navy Corpsmen and the United States Naval Service.
John, I salute and honor you. It was a privledge to have served with you and have you as Corpsman for 3rd Battalion/26th Marines,"M" Company,3rd Platoon. You fought a great fight and I look forward to joining you in your heavenly home.
Semper Fi,
Larry C. Tasby
On March 4, 1969, when we were attacked by an unknown force in the early morning hour, Doc Sorrenti lost his life before he could help others. Living with my thoughts from that frozen moment in time, I have realized that Doc Sorrenti was truly an Angel loaned to us for a short time by God. He was a credit to all Navy Corpsmen and the United States Naval Service.
John, I salute and honor you. It was a privledge to have served with you and have you as Corpsman for 3rd Battalion/26th Marines,"M" Company,3rd Platoon. You fought a great fight and I look forward to joining you in your heavenly home.
Semper Fi,
Larry C. Tasby
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