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Pendergrass, James William, CPL.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Broken Arrow
Last Address Broken Arrow
Casualty Date Feb 21, 1969
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Tay Ninh (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Floral Haven Memorial Gardens - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Long time Friend
Posted on 7/5/17 - by Jerry C. Medlin USAF 68-72 Pudgedaddy6@cox.net
James, it's been a long time since our days of walking home from Southside school to play at your house, or on down to Danny's. Even tho we kinda went our separate ways in High School, you were AND WILL ALWAYS be one of my oldest and longest childhood friends. May GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, and THANK YOU, for your service & sacrifice to OUR country, from a fellow Veteran.
Thank You
Posted on 2/21/15 - by A Grateful Vietnam Vet
Thank you Corporal Pendergrass for your leadership and courage under fire.
forever a hero
Posted on 7/8/14 - by Teena Marie Dodson, Cates
jimmy, me & your mom have been talking about you alot lately, i have found your letters to her, she wants me to start reading them to her @ nite., we miss you but keep your memories alive & know that you would be proud that she is being taken care of. she & i have talked more in the past week than we have ever talked in the many years that she has been my stepmother. she has had "one heck of a life" as i quote her ;), you would have been a fine young man had you survived that war, there is no doubt about that. til we meet again, dear step brother, til we meet again...
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 2/21/14 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net
Dear CPL James William Pendergrass, 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
PAULA MULLINS[SHERWOOD] NANAINBA@COX.NET
FRIEND AND CLASSMATE
515 W. BROADWAY APT14 BROKEN ARROW OKLA 74012 United States
A HERO
JAMES, WE KNEW EACH OTHER A LONG TIME MY FRIEND. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT FELL WITH YOU.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
May 25, 2008
Manuel Pino B/2/8th Cav 68-69 mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Vietnam Army Vet
B Trp/3/4th Cav Rgt, 25th Inf Div
Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, You left behind your sisters and your brothers. Leaving your beloved children and wives, You put on hold your dreams, your lives. On foreign soil, you found yourself planted To fight for those whose freedom you granted. Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost But you carried onward, no matter the cost. Many horrors you had endured and seen. Many faces had haunted your dreams. You cheered as your enemies littered the ground You cried as your brothers fell all around. When it was over, you all came back home, Some were left with memories to face all alone Some found themselves in the company of friends As their crosses cast shadows across the land. Those who survived were forever scarred Emotionally, physically, permanently marred. Those who did not, now sleep eternally Beneath the ground they had given their lives to keep us free. With a hand upon my heart, I feel The pride and respect my reverence is revealed In the tears that now stream down my upturned face As our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace. Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gave Pain and death was the price that you ultimately paid. Every day, I give my utmost admiration To those who had fought to defend our nation. ~Author Unknown~
Mar 18, 2008
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!!!
Feb 21, 2007
Keyna Welenc winkaglow@hotmail.com
fondest friend
37 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301 USA
Never Forgotten
In memory of all those who were killed in Vietnam - I salute you! Thank you for the freedom we all currently enjoy - you will never be forgotten. I said a prayer today for those who pre-deceased you - they must miss you terribly. Until we meet again in heaven, I remain fondly yours.
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
We Remember
James is buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens,Broken Arrow,OK. SS BSM PH
We were on the same wrestling team in Broken Arrow. We all gave some in vietnam but you gave far to much. You served your coutry and died for our your coutrymen. I know of no higher honor for a man. I salute you and respect you
Posted by: Bruce Burdette, Retired Navy, Viet Nam Veteran Email: oubruce@bellsouth.net
Saturday, May 15, 2004
You will not be forgotten
Brave soldier, as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project in Gridley, Illinois, I would like to recognize the legacy that you have left behind through your selfless act of courage and loyalty to your country. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Posted by: K. Gaddy Email: liberty@comic.com Relationship: An American Student Saturday, February 21, 2004
