27 April 2018
Posted on 4/28/18 - by Bob Whaley r.e.whaley@att.net
Another year gone since we lost you.
Your friends think of you often, not just this date.
Rest in peace, brother.
Found an old photo today
Posted on 10/12/17 - by Harris "Tony" Ruth rvalhalla333@aol.com
Found an old photo of you and I and Bill Bond at a car wash for the purpose of buying us some decent tents to camp out in. I smiled as I looked at our "youth" and remembered your outlandish crazy antics that day. Your Dad had you on a short leash to keep us all focused on our job, you were the epitome of being a "free spirit." Your Dad was the best. What a great man and leader he was to all of us.
The Florida Times-Union - April 30, 1966
Posted on 8/25/17 - by Jim McIlhenney christianamacks@comcast.net
PFC. TYPE IS KILLED IN VIET NAM
The name of a young Jacksonville soldier, who had left his home here just 2 1/2 weeks ago, was on the latest Viet Nam casualty list released by the Department of Defense.
Army Pfc. Walter J. Type Jr., 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Type Sr. of 4663 Suffolk Ave., died in Viet Nam Tuesday morning, the Defense Department reported.
Type had been caught in an ambush while on duty with the 25th Infantry near Saigon and died of wounds from a rifle grenade.
The young soldier, a graduate of the 1965 class at Ribault Senior High School, left Jacksonville for California and Viet Nam the day after Easter.
His father is a steelworker at Buffalo Tank Corp. Also surviving are two sisters, Yvonne Rose and Betty Jane.
Cindy Hampton
Posted on 6/18/17 - by Cindy Hampton Blinson
Still think of him after all these years. He was a sweet boy and I know my Daddy really liked him.
27 April 2016
Posted on 4/27/16 - by Bob Whaley r.e.whaley@att.net
It was 50 years ago today
But most days it seems like yesterday
Rest in peace brother
Remembering a Friend
Posted on 12/8/14 - by John Roberts jdr32211@yahoo.com
Buddy,
We grew up together in Sherwood Forest- You came by my parents’ house right before you left for 'Nam and we had a few minutes to talk. I think about you often, even after all these years and I wish that you had the opportunity to grow old. Your memory will be with me forever. God Bless You.
Forever My Friend
Posted on 12/5/14 - by Joan Usry Burgos joanb1948@yahoo.com
Buddy was such a wonderful and special friend to everyone who knew him. We went to high school together. He was good friends with my brother and I
am still good friends with his sister. He was a kind and gentle person and is still missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Remembering an American Hero
Posted on 4/24/13 - by ccarter02@earthlink.net
Dear PFC Walter John Type Jr, 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
Harris Ruth
rvalhalla333@aol.com
Classmate-Boyscout
Po Box 26828 Jacksonville Florida 32226-6828 United States
You taught me to laugh
We were in the Boy Scouts/Explorer Scouts together, and your dad was our scout leader. You kept us all laughing and we always wondered what you would DO next, to get us all in trouble. At my surprise 16th birthday party, you danced like a wild man from Borneo. I laugh still when I picture you acting like the wild man you always were. Your dad was my hero too, I miss you both so very much. Your memory will be with me forever.
May 11, 2011
Ferne O'Quinn
ferne1@comcast.net
Classmate/Friend
Jacksonville Fl
Dear Buddy
Buddy, your passing in Viet Nam has made more of an impact on my life than you would ever had imagined. For years after attending your funeral, I have thought of you and mourned your death. Perhaps I was just a very young girl but the funny memories I have of you, Bill and Johnny still make me smile. I still have a picture of you in mind just as I saw you last. I am proud of you Buddy for you served your Country and gave your life for it but you are so missed. Yours always...Ferne
Sep 8, 2009
Betty Jane Type Lanham
bj.lanham@yahoo.com
Sister
8408 Hillcrest Drive Macclenny Florida 32063 USA
Gone, but never forgotten
Dearest brother Bud: Thinking of you today, missing you still after so many years. Many Americans say our country was wrong to wage a war in Vietnam. I say this: you entered into military service as a proud son of a father who also served his country. We grew up knowing the importance of patriotism and love for America. You served your country with a passion for preserving the freedom of Americans and others who were fighting for their freedom as well. With all of my heart, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice, which you gave without reserve. Loving you forever, your sister, Betty Jane.
Oct 15, 2008
Bob Whaley
r.e.whaley@att.net
Platoon Leader
Memorial Day 2008
The memory of “my guys” is in the back of my mind daily, but days like today the thoughts are “front and center”. We, the lucky, live on because of your sacrifice and we will not forget. God rest your soul.
May 26, 2008
Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ In Humble Gratitude, For Your Sacrifice ~
In Remembrance of Pfc Walter John Type, With a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967.....~TELL THEM OF US AND SAY...FOR THEIR TOMORROWS...WE GAVE OUR TODAY.~
Apr 27, 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!!!
Apr 27, 2007
james type
james.type@ntlworld.com
cousin
15, benbow court, admirals way,
Andover, Hants sp10 1pw U.K.
Will always be remembered, by all the Type family, R.I.P.
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Denis McDonough
Denis1146@aol.com
Fellow Bobcat 1/5 Mech
Walter, I just wanted you to know, you are not forgotten. You are loved and missed. My prayers to you and your family. The photo of Walter was courtesy of Ray Winn
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
james type
jamegs@bushinternet.com
cousin
15 benbow court, admirals way
andover, hampshire sp10 1pw england
to our dear cousin walter, a man i have heard about but never met,a man cut down in his prime of life, his name will live for ever in our hearts of the type family.
Sunday, May 04, 2003
Dorsey Brown
dhdlowrydr@aol.com
Hitgh School Friend and fellow vet.
PO Box 1745
Yulee, Fl 32041 USA
We had a great time in school. He was a good friend with a great sense of humor. He is one of many from our high school that will be missed. God bless you "Buddy"
Wednesday, January 08, 2003
ANONYMOUS AND GRATEFUL
SO YOUNG! SO BRAVE! HOW CAN IT BE THAT SOMEONE SO YOUNG CAN GIVE THEIR LIFE FOR FREEDOM AND SO FEW ACKNOWLEDGE HIS SACRIFICE. SOME OF US CARE. THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADEQUATE BUT IT'S ALL I HAVE.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2009
While my thoughts of you come often, this is the day those thoughts overpower all the others. Rest well knowing you gave your all and your memory lives on in the hearts of your family, your comrades in arms, and your platoon leader
Posted by: Bob Whaley
Email: r.e.whaley@att.net
Relationship: We served together
Monday, May 25, 2009
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Mary Frye – 1932
Posted by: Bob Ross
Relationship: Fellow Vietnam Veteran
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
I will never forget you
Walt,
I will never forget the good times we had for the short time you were with us in the 1st Platoon of Bravo Co 1st Bn 5th Inf Reg 25th Div Cu Chi 1966 till that bad day we had in the Fil Hol Plantation on the 27th of April 1966.
With Love, Respect and Honor,
Butch Petit
http://www.1-5th-m-25th-inf-1966.com
We always think of you!
Buddy you are always in our hearts. Forever more
Posted by: Mrs. Henry West, III (Joan)
Email: jwest31@tampabay.rr.com
Relationship: A Neighbor from your childhood
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Thank You
Dear Sir,
I am posting remembrances for courageous soldiers like you as part of the Gridley High School Posting Project. I would like to thank you for your unselfish commitment to liberty. I am forever in debt to you for your willing and noble service of our country. Your sacrifice for the sake of freedom will never be forgotten.
Gratefully,
Joel Campbell
Posted by: Joel Campbell
Email: jcamp_04@hotmail.com
Relationship: Grateful American
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
To A Fellow Soldier
We were at Ft. Benning together, our families met at Thanksgiving. You were a good soldier and a great friend. I went to Korea, you went to Viet Nam. Buddy, you will never be forgotten.I still have a few B/w pictures taken at Ft.B with Buddy.Will scan & send anyone requesting them. Respectfully, Ray Winn2nd. ramwin2@MSN.com
Posted by: Ray Winn
Email: ramwin2@MSN.com
Relationship:
Monday, May 27, 2002
To my fellow boy scout, explorer scout, camping buddy, extrovert, who made this introvert less shy
"Buddy, you made "scouting" exciting, and you made me laugh all the time. Your Dad was a great influence on my childhood as well, as our "Explorer" Post leader. I miss you and your smile
Posted by: Harris (Tony) Ruth
Relationship: We were high school classmates
Sunday, June 11, 2000
The Greatest Kid Next Door
Walter, we called him Bud, was the kid
next door. I always think of him in a rhyme we (his Father and I) made. Since I and his father were also called, "Bud" and I had a child at about 1 and 1/2 years old. His dad was a big man, I was the next oldest. So the rhyme went," Big Bud, Little Bud, Bud, and the Baby ". I was Bud's Assistant Scout Master. And Assistant Leader in the Explorers
Bud will always be remembered as the kid next door whose dad was a great neighbor. I lost contact with the family in 1962 when I went into the service, and learned of his death when my daughter, (the baby) told me.
Bud will never really die. And he will always be part of, "Big Bud, little Bud, BUD, and the baby" as long as one of the family lives
Posted by: Robert (Buddy) Gilbert
Relationship: Neighbor
Sunday, March 12, 2000
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