Eddie Dean Gadson

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23 May 2001 My Uncle Eddie's name was passed onto me. I wear that name with such honor and pride. Uncle Eddie passed away on May 8, 1968. I, Eddie Dean Gadson II, was born July 8, 1968. The Lord taketh and The Lord giveth. A memorial from his nephew, Eddie Dean Gadson II 3000 TCB # 575, Manhattan, Ks 66502 eddie@bearkan.com

03 Dec 2005 Eddie and I were born the same month only twelve days apart. We served in the same unit and I remember that day when he was killed as if it were yesterday. We were positioned at Alpha-3 near the DMZ and May 8th was one day those who served in that battle will not forget. A brave man and an honor to have served with him. I served three tours with different units from 68 to 71, but the time I served with India Company was imprinted on my mind for what we had accomplished. We lost two men that day with India and one from the battery 105's. Thank you, Eddie, for the sacrifice for freedom, as we know it's bought for a price. Semper Fi, Marine, and your memory is in our hearts. From a Marine brother in arms, Rex C McBee Sgt USMC rexmcbee@hotmail.com

A Note from The Virtual Wall The 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, lost eight men on 08 May 1968: C Btry, 1st Bn, 12th Marines Pfc Raymond M. Dasilva, Swoyersville, PA (with India 3/3) I Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines Sgt Ronald N. Bankston, Kaufman, TX Pfc Eddie D. Gadson, Salina, KS L Co, 3rd Bn, 3rd Marines 2ndLt Robert Mc Kellip, Bronxville, NY LCpl John A. Countaway, Winthrop, MA LCpl Frederick D. Kemp, Arkport, NY Pfc Richard W. Frink, Norwich, NY Pvt Steven Murray, New York, NY

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his nephew and namesake, Eddie Dean Gadson II 3000 T C B # 575, Manhattan, Ks 66502 eddie@bearkan.com 23 May 2001

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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