Walter Albright
walbright@asbury.org
Brother U. S. Marine
Major, I have thought of you many times during the last year. Decades have passed since your Skyhawk crashed outside of Chu Lai. I wish I could have done more to help you. Semper fi, sir.
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margaret rivers
Your memory lives on in all those that you had touched. Life has gone on for us but for you, rest in peace.
Nov 11, 2008 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Nov 12, 2007 |
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margaret rivers
I knew Jack briefly but that is all it took for a lifetime of memories. A good Marine but more importantly a good man.
I say a prayer for you each day. Rest in Peace.
Nov 12, 2007 |
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Walter Albright
walbright@asbury.org
U. S. Marine
6126 Huckleberry Way New Market MD 21774 USA
Anniversary
November 12, 2007 is the 41st anniversary of the death of Major John H. Gallagher. From what I have recently learned about Major Gallagher, he was a Marine’s Marine, but more importantly a devoted husband, brother and father.
President Ronald Reagan once said of the Marines, “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.” Major Gallagher made a difference. He made the ultimate sacrifice.
The loss of his life diminishes us all. But his memory and his spirit can live on in those who knew him and loved him. Some people come into our lives and quickly go. They leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same. I will never forget Major Gallagher and will keep his memory alive.
Semper Fidelis Major.
Walter N. Albright
Sergeant, U. S. Marine Corps
Chu Lai, Vietnam 1966-1967
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John Wear
johnwear@yahoo.com
Fellow Vietnam Marine
New Hope PA
From a Fellow Vietnam Marine
I was on the www.VVMF.org website and saw the below memorial for the Major so I am posting it here.
Semper Fidelis,
John Wear
Sgt 3rd Tanks
RVN '68 - '69
Jack and I were instructors in VT-21 in Kingsville, Texas in the late 50's and early 60's. I remember Jack as a fine family man, a smiling and happy Irishman, an exceptional pilot and most of all, an outstanding Marine. When I saw Jack's name on "The Wall", a number of years ago in WDC, I cried and prayed for Jack and his family. May God Bless you Jack. Semper Fi. You will always be remembered.
Frank Grant, Captain, USMC
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Mary Speir
mgspeir@comcast.net
daughter
8531 Heatherwood Dr Savannah GA 31406 USA
Daddy
 
We miss you, Daddy, and we know that you would be proud of all seven of us. Your 41st anniversary is just days away. I only wish I had known that I could have left you a yearly message sooner. A day has not gone by that I have not thought of you. Even though you were only around for 12 short years for me, you made me who I am. My sisters and brother would love to meet anyone who has known my father. Our mother died six years ago and our memories of our father are so few. I love you, Daddy.
Mary
Nov 4, 2007
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Walter Albright
walbright@asbury.org
Fellow U. S. Marine
6126 Huckleberry Way New Market MD 21774 USA
Major Gallagher
I was with two other Marines when Major Gallagher’s Skyhawk went down. We tried to get to him to pull him away from his plane, but we were unsuccessful. His death has stayed with me for more than 41 years and only recently was I able to obtain his name. While I did not know Major Gallagher personally, the memory of that day has stayed with me forever. I wish I had more information, but please let his family know that he did not die alone and that he was with his fellow Marines.
If you would be so kind to let me know where he is buried, I would like to pay my respects.
Walter N. Albright
Sergeant, U. S. Marine Corps
Chu Lai, Vietnam 1966-1967
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margaret rivers
Happy birthday Jack. You have never been forgotten
Mar 12, 2007 |
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margaret rivers
Today is the 40th anniversary of your death. You will always be a hero to those that loved you. Rest in peace, Jack.
Nov 11, 2006 |
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