HONORED ON PANEL 43W, LINE 1 OF THE WALL
THOMAS MEAKIN WHELIHAN
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THOMAS M WHELIHAN
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LEFT FOR THOMAS MEAKIN WHELIHAN
POSTED ON 6.17.2025
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans
Sergeant Thomas Meakin Whelihan, Served with Company C, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
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POSTED ON 3.26.2024
POSTED BY: Thomas M Whelihan
Thank you for your service protecting my freedom
I was in Washington DC in 1986 and visited the Vietnam War memorial. As I walked the memorial, I stopped to take in the solemnity of the occasion and happened to glance at the wall. My eyes instantly settled on Thomas's name. Out of 58220 soldiers, I saw Tom's name. Over the years, I think of him often and honor his service and sacrifice. My name is Thomas M Whelihan. Alexandria, MN
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POSTED ON 3.18.2024
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you.....
There is a place
Not far from here
Where spirits walk
And heroes live
And honor still resides.
It is a wall
With names inscribed
Of those who served
When they were asked...
The brothers of my youth.
I go there still
To walk and think
About my life,
And what I've done since
And things that might have been.
There is a debt
I can't repay
Too many lives were spent.
And one man's life cannot suffice
To make their deaths worthwhile.
But there is hope
In the memory
Of those we leave behind
Who know the price that freedom brings
Who can carry on in kind.
I send you now
To touch a name
So the vision can be passed
Remember there is honor still
It is for you to see it lasts.
They are not dead
And have a wish
As all old soldiers do
The reflection you see before you now
Is their wish to live in you.
Not far from here
Where spirits walk
And heroes live
And honor still resides.
It is a wall
With names inscribed
Of those who served
When they were asked...
The brothers of my youth.
I go there still
To walk and think
About my life,
And what I've done since
And things that might have been.
There is a debt
I can't repay
Too many lives were spent.
And one man's life cannot suffice
To make their deaths worthwhile.
But there is hope
In the memory
Of those we leave behind
Who know the price that freedom brings
Who can carry on in kind.
I send you now
To touch a name
So the vision can be passed
Remember there is honor still
It is for you to see it lasts.
They are not dead
And have a wish
As all old soldiers do
The reflection you see before you now
Is their wish to live in you.
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POSTED ON 5.27.2023
POSTED BY: Clay Mclawhon
My cousin
Thank you Tommy for your love, jokes and humor. You will never be forgotten. You are a true American fighting for our freedom.
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POSTED ON 12.18.2022
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sgt Thomas Whelihan, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It's the last week of Advent, and Christmas is soon. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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