Lost my brother this AM, Marine Corporal Jerry Tannahill
Just got word that my brother passed. He was a Marine, one that was in Tet in Vietnam. Mortar crew and was in the northern part of the South a lot during his tour. I know a lot of you guys are former and current military just saying one of your group has fallen.
Just a brief story, they had set up on a hill for the night, trip wires were going off on one side, like he said all of them were. They lit up the mortar until it stopped. Waiting all night for the attack that never came. Early morning they set out and found an elephant was the tripper. The crew cut up the tusks and divided it between them. To this day it is used as a doorstop. The elephant was given to a nearby village who made short work of it.
Hey fellow forum members.
I will be printing this out all the comments and present it to the family after the service which is yet to be determined because of logistics. BUT, his wife and family will be very thankful reading the messages sent from people he never knew, and I have a feeling it will bring comfort and realize there is still many great people who took a moment out of their lives to stop and type in words of support. THANK YOU ALL!
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So sorry for your loss, and I thank him for his service.
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Wish there was something I could say to take the pain away, but I know there’s not. I’m sorry for your loss.
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So very sorry for your loss.
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Sorry for your loss and Our condolences.
Mule
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Sorry for your loss! A crisp salute goes out to your brother!
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Condolences
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My condolences for the loss of your brother.
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My condolences sir, and farewell to a brother in arms, his service is something all should be grateful for, although at the time not many were. VN Vets got unfairly treated back then. Your loss is shared by all of us that served in any of the branches. Hoorah Marine!
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Sorry for your loss Walt, RIP.
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Sorry for your loss
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Very sorry for your loss..
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I am sorry for your loss.
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Condolences sent. Seems like I am outliving a lot of my contemporaries and fellow VN vets.
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Prayers and condolences to you and all his family and friends.
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St. Peter saw him coming and said "Uh ohhhh, another Marine! Where did I leave my running boots?"
Once a Marine, always a Marine, never EVER forgotten.
I'm sorry for your loss.
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Tell the stories of his life and he will live forever.
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Semper Fi, Mac.
Condolences for your loss.
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Sorry for OUR loss. Prayers sent. RIP Marine.
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I am so sorry.....he sounds like an amazing person.
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thanks for his service
sorry to hear of the family's well the country's loss
may he RIP
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Sorry to hear the sad news.
Lost my brother a few months ago, so I know how it feels.
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Prayers and condolences for you and your brother's family. I have lost two brothers within the last two years and have learned not to take any of my remaining siblings for granted.
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Sorry for your loss.
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Condolences and prayers for your family, Grasshopper.
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Sorry for your loss! A crisp salute goes out to your brother!
+1...
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Condolences. Find comfort in the knowledge that the Lord is not through with him.
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Our best to you and the family.
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Sorry for your loss.One of my friends was a Marine in Hue City during Tet.He came home at 22 years old with completely gray hair.
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Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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