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Darrel Sarvela/Lukas-Family
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Sarvela, Merrel Gerald Durant, PFC.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Moose Lake, MN
Last Address Moose Lake, MN
Casualty Date Sep 22, 1968
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Gun, Small Arms Fire
Location Hau Nghia (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Sunset Memorial Park - Moose Lake, Minnesota
Garnet Jenkins garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ With Profound Gratitude ~
In Honor of your Service and with So Much Gratitude for your Courage and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, Pfc Merrel Gerald Sarvela and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of Sgt. David Dickinson, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967..... 'I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH' ~ Timothy 2:4:7 ~
Feb 21, 2009
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!!!
Mar 17, 2008
C B
A true Minnesota HERO. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Darrel Sarvela Lukas
After almost 35 years I still miss you. I wish I could have known you. Love Your little brother
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Francis Kaufman
Just a few words to HONOR your memory on the day you made the SUPREME SACRIFICE in 1968. You are remembered.
Monday, September 22, 2003
D. BURT
A GRATEFUL AMERICAN
RHODE ISLAND USA
**TO HONOR AN AMERICAN HERO NOT FORGOTTEN**
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN ~ ~ ~ PFC SARVELA UNITED STATES ARMY - Although many years have passed, you are not forgotten this day nor will you ever be. I will forever be grateful for your honorable service and supreme sacrifice that you have so courageously bestowed upon our nation. You will forever live in the hearts of all of those you have touched. ~~~~
Friday, March 17, 2006
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 9/19/13 - by Curt Carter
Dear PFC Merrel Gerald Sarvela, 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
When we meet again
Posted on 9/23/02 - by Bill Baum
When God brings us together, then I hope to tell you how much you meant to me. God bless you, and may he hold you in his arms, and keep, and protect you for all time. Amen