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Doc John Lesko served with me at USNH Quantico in 1968-69 and went on to serve with the 3rd MARDIV in the northern area of I Corps, where some serious stuff happened. He was wounded in action and survived the War. We remained in contact until his recent passing. We shared many a drink and song at the Globe & Laurel in Quantico where we were among Major Spooner's earliest customers, and returned there when we got back from 'Nam. When we called each other on the phone, we would usually greet each other with song - "Santy Anno", "Haul Away Joe" or some other Clancy Brothers song.

Doc John was a good man, a competent Corpsman, and a great Patriot.

I miss him dearly.

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!

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Must retire for the evening –

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!

Standing With Them, My Friend
And Brother-in-Arms:

HM/2 John P. Lesko, USN (PH)
3rd MARDIV, RVN, 1969

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"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)

All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!