Edwin Joseph Smolarek, Jr

The database page for Edwin Joseph Smolarek, Jr

14 Nov 2001 To the best friend I had ... I think about you often. I miss you, Ed

25 Nov 2001 We think about you often, Ed. From another friend. E-mail address is not available.

25 December 2001 I served with "Smokey" during my tour in VietNam. He was assigned to my squad in the 2nd Platoon of Delta, 1/26 after he arrived in country. I was wounded shortly after he was hit in early August of 1969 and learned of his death upon arrival at St. Albans Naval Hospital in NYC some weeks thereafter. He was a true friend who showed maturity and calm under fire. I think of him often as the one Marine who could be counted on to have a friendly word of encouragement no matter how grim the situation. He lifted others' spirits with his own positive attitude. I am proud to have known and served with him. His spirit lives in all that knew him. Semper Fi, Ray Giemza rgiemza@changingwork.com

A memorial from a friend, Thomas Senger Buffalo New York TheToyman13@aol.com  14 Nov 2001

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