Marcus Eugene Cline
Petty Officer Third Class
River Assault Squadron 5, TF 116, USNAVFORV
United States Navy
Shreveport, Louisiana
January 04, 1947 to June 24, 1968
MARCUS E CLINE is on the Wall at Panel W55, Line 28

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Marcus E Cline
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30 Jun 2006

Mark, we laid you to rest on July 4, 1968. I can still see it as if it were yesterday. It was a beautiful hot sunny Louisiana day.

You and I should have been fishing. We would fish and talk about all the things brothers talk about. I miss you every day.

Your little brother,
Bobby



03 Jul 2006

Mark, Because of your love and bravery I am here today.

Bobby



From his brother,
Bobby Cline
bobcat1952@cox.net

 
22 May 2007

As I touched your name on the Wall, I remembered how you used to be afraid of our baby chickens. I remember the hot Texas summers when we played in our front yard. Then I remember the news that your mom was dead because of the doctor was drunk and didn't know what he was doing. Oh! What sadness we all left; then later it was your older brother Willian who died at the age of 14, but none of that prepared us for your death in the cold waters of Viet Nam. Your letter came as we gathered with your dad; he read it with pride and thanksgiving that he had one last word from you. Standing by your flag draped coffin, it was hard to accept we'd not see you again until that day when we gather in heaven with our parents and other family members. I know your mom and our Granny Cline were waiting there for you, for they loved you so much. Mark, I could never forget you, and I thank God for the fun times we had. I've grown old, but you will always remain a young man. Your sacrifice gave others a chance for a better life. Who knows what your example to those little Vietnamese kids that you shared you rations with has meant to their life.

Love Always,
Your Cousin Claudie

Claudie Marie Cline Thompson
2685 FM 2710, Lindale, Texas 75771
msclaudie@juno.com


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