John William HulmeSecond LieutenantC CO, 11TH ENGINEER BN, 3RD MARDIV United States Marine Corps 04 August 1946 - 30 June 1969 Pawtucket, Rhode Island Panel 21W Line 038 |
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The database page for John William Hulme
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Eternal Father, grant, we pray, REMEMBEREDby the men of the11th Engineer Battalion A memorial initiated by his comrade-in-arms, John J Huhn jj@11thengineervietnamvetsusmc.org |
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I just watched your son's documentary and you should be proud. He has captured the essence of a family that loves, experiences tragedy, ultimately heals and survives. It is emotional, sensitive and helps people remember what is important in life. It really is a gift of life. Your influence as a husband, father and son have obviously lasted long beyond your 24 years.
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I just watched the HBO documentary that your son made. What a loving and beautiful tribute to his father. It was so heartwarming and emotional to watch. Very moving. I'm so glad I watched it. I usually can't watch movies or documentaries about Vietnam - it's very hard to watch. But I am so glad I watched the documentary because it gave me a better view of what families went through. Your father is watching you with a proud and loving eye for what you did for your mother by making this documentary. God Bless
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As a young American preparing to serve in the Armed Forces in the near future, the HBO film has given me perhaps the most sound, realistic, and heartfelt understanding of the wartime experience from a family perspective. I can only hope that should I not come home, my honor will suffice up to half of this great man's.
Tony Biddle |
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I just watched the documentary. Very touching. Best wishes and good luck!
Sean Fruth |
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Watching the documentary about your early life was very emotional for me ... Although I lost my father when I was 17 ... My heart goes out to your loss of not having the opportunity to watch your son grow up and enjoying the love for your wife ... The documentary made by your son in honor of you is magnificent ... Anyone would be proud to have a son like yours ...
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A Note from The Virtual WallThe 11th Engineers' Command Chronology for June 1969 includes the following entry:"Work at VCB [Vandergriff Combat Base] was hindered due to undetermined number of rockets in the 11th Engr Bn Area. In the incident 11th Engr Bn suffered 1 KIA, 4 WIA (evacuated) and 1 M-51 truck was damaged." |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is his comrades-in-arms, John J Huhn jj@11thengineervietnamvetsusmc.org |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 23 Jun 2002
Last updated 02/13/2007