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Edwin Joseph Smolarek, Jr
Corporal
2ND PLT, D CO, 1ST BN, 26TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Buffalo, New York October 30, 1946 to August 18, 1969 (Incident Date July 14, 1969) EDWIN J SMOLAREK Jr is on the Wall at Panel W19, Line 63 |
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14 Nov 2001
To the best friend I had ... |
25 Nov 2001We think about you often, Ed.
From another friend. |
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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,
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A memorial from a friend, Thomas Senger Buffalo New York TheToyman13@aol.com 14 Nov 2001 |
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