James Donnie Howe

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01 Mar 2002 REMEMBERED ACROSS THE YEARS with the honor he deserves. May he rest in peace. Semper Fi James Donnie Howe Lance Corporal United States Marine Corps Rank and organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company I, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1970 Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company I, during operations against enemy forces. In the early morning hours LCPL Howe and 2 other marines were occupying a defensive position in a sandy beach area fronted by bamboo thickets. Enemy sappers suddenly launched a grenade attack against the position, utilizing the cover of darkness to carry out their assault. Following the initial explosions of the grenades, LCPL Howe and his 2 comrades moved to a more advantageous position in order to return suppressive fire. When an enemy grenade landed in their midst, LCPL Howe immediately shouted a warning and then threw himself upon the deadly missile, thereby protecting the lives of the fellow marines. His heroic and selfless action was in keeping with the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the U.S. Naval Service. He valiantly gave his life in the service of his country. I was India Company's Forward Air Controller then, my call sign was "India 1-4". I was in India Company's Command Post that night when Lance Corporal Howe ("Mouse") jumped on a grenade, saving many lives. I called in the Medevac for him the next morning. Because of Mouse's supreme sacrifice, there seemed to be a stoic fog surrounding me for many years and I stuffed my feelings deep inside for many years. The fog is lifting. From one who remembers, Kip Mason shibori@harborside.com

27 Mar 2004 Courage And Valor           Courage And Valor Who is there around..      who does not cast a shadow on the ground Who among them would not lower their head..      for an incoming round In war.. all of them are the same..      to stay alive is surely the soldier's aim The difference of any other may be      when it affects the life of a brother For then we will see courage..      above and beyond the battle's outrage For then their own bravery..      they should not be surprised to see.. There is.. of valor.. no lack..      when it comes to covering their brothers' back And to those who fell.. you see..      no one better to honor their memory... Faye Sizemore ©2004 (All rights reserved) I am proud to be a resident of this Marine's home town. No one shall be forgotten.... From Faye Sizemore fray68@yahoo.com

The point-of-contact for this memorial is one who remembers, Kip Mason shibori@harborside.com  01 Mar 2002

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