HONORED ON PANEL 22E, LINE 86 OF THE WALL
LEGRANDE OGDEN COLE JR
WALL NAME
LEGRANDE O COLE JR
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22E/86
DATE OF BIRTH
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DATE OF CASUALTY
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REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR LEGRANDE OGDEN COLE JR
POSTED ON 8.21.2024
POSTED BY: Jodi Rooney
MIA BRACELET
I wore the MIA Bracelet for this man for years. I am in my 60’s now, but remember it vividly. My oldest brother was in the Vietnam war and I prayed everyday that his name would not end up on one of these bracelets. By Gods grace, it did not and he came home and is still with us to this day. I prayed for Lee ever single day and wore the bracelet with pride and gratitude. He is a hero in my mind and always will be. I will never forget that bracelet or the man behind it as long as I live. God bless you Sir!!!
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POSTED ON 5.30.2023
POSTED BY: Kenneth Cole
Lee Cole
Hello all i am Lee’s only son and i have recently been made aware of this forum. Thank you all for posting such warm sentiments about my dad it really means a lot. Please feel free to email me for any questions u have or anything u wish to share. Sincerely, Kenny
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POSTED ON 2.8.2023
POSTED BY: Kathy Horvath McWilliams
Bracelet
POSTED ON 1.13.2023
POSTED BY: ANON
Welcome Home
CDR Legrande O. Cole Jr. is buried in Section 60, site 5303 of the Arlington National Cemetery. His wife, who never remarried after he went missing, is buried with him at Arlington National Cemetery.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis.
Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Semper Fortis.
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POSTED ON 1.5.2022
POSTED BY: Darren Parsons
Dad's wingman on 6/30/67
My dad was on Legrande's wing the day they both dropped in on a bombing run. It was surely the saddest day of his naval carrier to date. Unfortunately I never was told the details about Legrande's loss, the recounting of the events forever too painful for my dad to discuss. My dad has since passed, but I did find some letters home in which he mentions the events of 6/30/67. Per his letter it seems Legrande was hit and lost that day, although I assume without 100% certainty he was designated MIA. Several images of Legrande are included in a video I made of my dad's Vietnam experience and can be viewed at https://youtu.be/rQqUhS_2xnk
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