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ISMAEL JOSE VALDEZ JR
is honored on Panel 54E, Row 20 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: Ismael Jose Valdez Jr
Wall Name: ISMAEL J VALDEZ JR
Date of Birth: 9/19/1948
Date of Casualty: 5/2/1968
Home of Record: Pico Rivera
State: California
Branch of Service: USMC
Rank: PFC
Casualty Country: South Vietnam
Casualty Province: Quang Tri
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The 12th Marines honors:
PFC Ismael Jose Valdez Jr
Whiskey Battery
1st Battalion 12th Marines
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The 12th Marines honor:
Corporal Delbert L Leasure
An American Hero...
Corporal Leasure gave up all of his tomorrow's so we can enjoy our freedom today.
As long as we remember, Del lives...
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DELBERT LOUIS LEASURE
is honored on Panel 40E, Row 76 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: Delbert Louis Leasure
Wall Name: DELBERT L LEASURE
Date of Birth: 2/16/1947
Date of Casualty: 2/23/1968
Home of Record: Columbus
State: Ohio
Branch of Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
Casualty Country: South Vietnam
Casualty Province: Quang Tri
1st Searchlight Battery
Delbert L Leasure
Kenneth Schwart
148 Breanna Lane SW
Pataskala, Ohio 43062 USA
Never Forgotten
I have worked with 3 of this young Hero's family members for the last 7 years. His brother, sister, and nephew of which he never knew, and the nephew was named after Delbert in loving memory. His loss has brought a sadness in which can never be replaced. It has brought hardship upon this family, yet they have survived.
I am truely sorry, for I have lost brothers in arms in combat myself. It is without a doubt one of the hardest things I've had to cope with. Delbert's memory along with all the other's of the war have not been forgotten. My heart goes out to the families of all who have suffered this traggic loss.
Saturday, June 03, 2000
Jeff Redlick
Served with in USMC
CA USA
We Miss You D.L.
I was with Dale at MCB Twentynine
Palms, CA when 1st Searchlight Battery was formed in 1967. We went on a few liberty calls together. He was a fun and whacky guy. In
Vietnam we spent some tome together at Camp J.J. Carroll, soon before he was killed.There's some great photos of him at 12th Marines Association: http://12thmarinesassoc.homestead.
We're having our first reunion for the Battery in Las Vegas June 11th (2005). He will be with us all in spirit.
We miss you Brother. S/F, Jeff
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Delbert Leasure
Uncle
3229 Summer Glen Drive
Grove city, Ohio 43123 USA
An Uncle Never Known
But a hero I'll never forget This man was more than a Marine, more than a Hero, more than a vietnam casualty, more than an Uncle I never met, he was a human being that was good hearted and the type of guy that would give you the shirt off hisback. Eventually it was this good nature that led to his death and he would had it no other way from the way that I hear family talk of him. You see Cpl.Delbert L. Leasure was due to come home prior to his death but his goodness stood in the way.
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Delbert L Leasure
This Cpl. volunteered himself for duty when in reality it should have been the new guy out there on duty, but because this guy was so scared he took the duty in stride, because of the way he was. For this the 12th day of November 2001 and a day we are observing our nations Heros, I would like to say thank you for your heroism and especially your good heartedness, may God Bless your soul Your nephew, Delbert Lewis Leasure
Monday, November 12, 2001
Anthony Bartleson
Comrade C/1/13 Hill 881s
1710 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon, FL 33050 USA
Gone But Not Forgotten
I was on the hill with Cpl Leasure the day he was killed I was a L/Cpl with C/1/13 and work around and by his side for a month. He was a proud and fearless man that never let the hounding of incoming or sniper fire interfer with his mission. He is truly a Marine I was proud to know and miss his company. The world is a lesser place without him.
Semper Fi
Bart
Saturday, November 30, 2002
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Delbert L Leasure
Posted by: Max Johnson
Email: katyjohnson@voyager.net
Relationship: We served together
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Posted for: Delbert Louis Leasure:
Delbert.... I think this is the eve of Tet and its been thirty six years since I saw you at Dong Ha. We were both passing through. I remember you singing a rousing rendition of "Give Me A Ticket For An Airplane."
It's a shame you never made that an airplane. I talked to Tom LaFance recently and he gave me the numbers of a couple of your buddies. I hope to get in touch with them. Rest in peace Delbert.
Corporal Leasure is fondly remembered by his brother Marines who served with him in "1st Searchligh Battery and Bravo 1/13...
