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Farewell to a Legend
Written by Norman Fulkerson

The family and friends of Col. John Walter Ripley said their final goodbyes during...

American Hero - Video Footage of Colonel Ripley's funeral


Godspeed Colonel Ripley

A Marine hero and the first Marine inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame, Colonel John Ripley passed away in...

Marines bid farewell to one of their heroes

By EARL KELLY, Staff Writer
Published November 08, 2008

With moist eyes, young midshipmen and hardened old warriors alike, stood at attention...

November 07, 2008, 0:00 p.m.

Ripley at the Bridge
Semper Fidelis, my friend.

By Mackubin Thomas Owens

America lost one of its truly great heroes over the weekend. Col. John Ripley, United...

Sent by email......................

Marines, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Updated information as follows:

Times and locations remain the same for the wake/viewing, funeral service, and burial:
...

Vietnam war hero leaves legacy

11/4/2008 By Pvt. Daniel Boothe , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — —Remembered for stopping a column of North...

John W. Ripley dies at 69; Marine received Navy Cross for heroism in Vietnam War
By Dennis McLellan

10:00 PM PST, November 4, 2008

Retired Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, a Vietnam war hero...

Colonel John W. Ripley, USMC, RIP
Posted by Keith Pavlischek on November 4, 2008, 12:37 PM

Colonel John W. Ripley, USMC died this past week.

We throw around the word hero a bit too casually...

Col. John W. Ripley; Recognized for Valorous Service in Vietnam

By Adam Bernstein
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 4, 2008; B05


John W. Ripley, 69, a highly decorated Marine...

Update: Corporal Seamus, a good friend of Colonel Ripley, sends an email of how he sees the Colonel entering Heaven.

I just got back from Annapolis, where we did a Steaks & Beers for 53 prior...

Marine Vietnam war hero passes away

Col. John Walter Ripley of Annapolis, 1939-2008
By EARL KELLY, Staff Writer
Published November 03, 2008

The Naval Academy graduate and Annapolis resident...

Godspeed Colonel Ripley
Posted By Blackfive

I wrote this in honor of the Marine Corps birthday in 2005:

You've heard of Chesty, Lejeune and others. You probably haven't heard of John...

http://www.forcerecon.com/Ripley-RangerHoF.htm

Ellie

John W. Ripley
Marine colonel, member of Ranger Hall of Fame, was known for the destruction of a bridge during the Vietnam War

By Nick Madigan
November 3, 2008

John W. Ripley, a retired...

Ripley becomes first Marine in Ranger Hall of Fame

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/06/marine_ripley_061308w/

Ellie

Rest In Peace Sir!

John Ripley, Vietnam War hero, dies at age 69
InRich.com
Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 - 06:25 PM

Annapolis, MD - Retired Marine Col. John Ripley, who was credited with stopping a column of North...

Mark(fontman) spoke to the Colonial a few weeks ago..



http://www.thefontman.com/john_ripley.html


Ellie
:cry:

was sent through email.....

Heartbreaking News Ed, but thx for sharing. Just off the phone with Ray, also.

ALCON:

It is my very sad duty to notify you of the passing of Colonel John W....