Looking For Marines

[ChuckH]

"True to the Corp THEN, NOW and FOREVER!!!!"

[wrenchbender]

here Sir !!!

[wrenchbender]

here Sir !!

[kfisbusy]

Ready to report for Duty Brother. SSGT. Francisco

[pkrichter]

Good day,

Back in 1981 I was serving as a Corpsman and stationed at the helicopter base in Tustin, CA. On February 11th, a CH-53 and a CH-46 collided in mid air over the base. Six Marines were killed, but one, by the grace of God, survived. I took care of him on the ride to the ER and saw him at the memorial service. I have often wondered how he is doing and pray for him often. I have researched the internet trying to learn his name, but to no avail.

Any help to locate him would be much appreciated. I don't have any other information other than he was on the CH-53.

And a big thanks to the Marine Corps for taking such good care of me between 1977 and 1981. Some of the best memories in my life! Kilo Co. 3rd Bat. 3rd Mar. 1st. Mar. Brigade and VMFP3

The mans name was Jose Rivera, We called him "Big JR" An e-4 at the time. he lived in the cube next to me and was a good friend. He's from New York City. We on boarded HMH-462 at about the same time. i got out in early 83 but he was planning to reup. don't know if he did or not. He had another good friend named Don Eldred from upstate new York. Hope that helps it's about all ican dredge up at this late date.

[eyeyoulow]

Semper FI, Im ready to go just tell me when.

You got that right Sir!

6000
ADJ School, NAS Memphis

6015
AV8A Harrier Plane Capt/ Jet Engine Mech.
VMA 513
MCAS Beaufort

[eyeyoulow]

I still need Marines who can shoot and salute. But I need Marines who can fix jet engines and man sophisticated radar sets, as well.
General Robert E. Cushman, Jr., USMC
Commandant of the Marine Corps, 17 May 1974

You got that right Sir!

6000
ADJ School, NAS Memphis

6015
AV8A Harrier Plane Capt/ Jet Engine Mech.
VMA 513
MCAS Beaufort

[robert ford]

the few the proud the forgotten please read it ,its one thing to die in battle,its another to die by our own goverment

[marine21sf]

let get some devil dogs

[tgwkreu7]

Sir Request Permission To Enter Sir

[DorSlv]

Sir, The Pvt Is Ready, Sir!

[GuitarNineteen]

We're Not Leaving Until The Enemy Is Wiped Off This Planet!!!

[SuprSqdGold1980]

Locked and Loaded

[DrZ]

I am older than dirt but can still shoot...can still fix anything electronic that needs to be fixed. Pft will take a bit longer and will need a uniform that is a tad (ahem) larger. I believe my Marine brothers and sister will cover my six while I cover theirs.

Reporting for duty Sir.

[OJK]

Reporting for duty as ordered, sir !!!

Hard to believe the last time (not the first, though) was over 50 years ago !!!

It still stands, though !