Always in my heart
Posted on 9/5/15 - by mike murray ekim1020@yahoo.com
From a friend who never forgets
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 2/23/14 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net
Dear SGT Anthony Leroy Lema, sir As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned. May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you. With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir Curt Carter
On January 11, 1969, an ambush patrol from Company C engaged an unknown number of VC shortly after midnight, along Highway 7A, 1 kilometer north of Highway 1. In a search of the area after the contact the bodies of four enemy soldiers were found along with weapons and equipment. One wounded VC soldier was captured.
At 1120 hours, the Scout Platoon requested a Dust-off for two injured Bobcats. The pair was wounded as they began to search a tunnel and a booby trap exploded just inside the tunnel. Both men died of their injuries later in the day.
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Jan 7, 2007
LARRY BETTENCOURT
larrydave@sbcglobal.net
family friend
1745, highland park dr., Paso Robles, Calif., 93446, USA
I remember, Anthony, as a young in his home town. He was a fine, young man and will not, be forgotten. FOREVER young
Tuesday, November 23, 1999
Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you, Sgt., Lema, for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well, brave soldier and rest assured, that you, Sir, are not forgotten.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Denis McDonough
Denis1146@aol.com
Fellow Bobcat
I just, wanted you to know, you are not forgotten. You, are loved and missed. My prayers, to you and your family, If anyone knows, this brave soldier who gave, the ultimate sacrifice. Would you please contact, Randy@Bobcat.WS, so we can honor him, by having his picture placed, on his former unit, the 1/5, Mech., website, memorial page and on the Wall.
Thursday, August 12, 2004
We Remember
Anthony is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, Modesto,CA. BSM-OLC PH
Never Forgotten
FOREVER REMEMBERED
"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you....and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.....Be not ashamed to say you loved them....
Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own....And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind...."
Quote from a letter home by Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell
KIA 24 March 1970. Distinguished Flying Cross: Shot down and Killed while attempting to rescue 8 fellow soldiers surrounded by attacking enemy forces.
We Nam Brothers pause to give a backward glance, and post this remembrance to you, one of the gentle heroes lost to the War in Vietnam:
Slip off that pack. Set it down by the crooked trail. Drop your steel pot alongside. Shed those magazine-ladened bandoliers away from your sweat-soaked shirt. Lay that silent weapon down and step out of the heat. Feel the soothing cool breeze right down to your soul ... and rest forever in the shade of our love, brother.
From your Nam-Band-Of-Brothers
Posted by: Bill Nelson
Email: grite@yahoo.com
Relationship: NamVet 2/502 Inf 101 Abn 69-70
Monday, January 23, 2006
Not Forgotten
You have so selflessly given to our nation and I pray that you know how much it means to me. Your patriotism and dedication is inspiring to all. I just pray, that one day, I too can show these characteristics that you have shown us. Thank you for all that you have done. You will not be forgotten.
God Bless,
Holly Stoller
Posted by: Holly Stoller
Monday, April 14, 2003
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