FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Leroy A. Mendonca ~ 15 April 2024

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Leroy A. Mendonca

Info from here.

           

 

 

 

Leroy A. Mendonca was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, on 2 August 1932, and is of Portuguese ancestry.

While attending President William McKinley High School, he was a AJROTC cadet, and graduated in 1950 as a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 4, 1951.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Chich-on, Korea, July 4, 1951

Entered service at: Honolulu, T.H. Birth: Honolulu, T.H.

G.O. No.: 83, September 3, 1952

Citation:

Sgt. LeRoy A. Mendonca, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. After his platoon, in an exhaustive fight, had captured Hill 586, the newly won positions were assaulted during the night by a numerically superior enemy force. When the 1st Platoon positions were outflanked and under great pressure and the platoon was ordered to withdraw to a secondary line of defense, Sgt. Mendonca voluntarily remained in an exposed position and covered the platoon's withdrawal. Although under murderous enemy fire, he fired his weapon and hurled grenades at the onrushing enemy until his supply of ammunition was exhausted. He fought on, clubbing with his rifle and using his bayonet until he was mortally wounded. After the action it was estimated that Sgt. Mendonca had accounted for 37 enemy casualties. His daring actions stalled the crushing assault, protecting the platoon's withdrawal to secondary positions, and enabling the entire unit to repel the enemy attack and retain possession of the vital hilltop position. Sgt. Mendonca's extraordinary gallantry and exemplary valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.

 

In 2001, the Bob Hope-class roll on roll off vehicle cargo ship USNS Mendonca was commissioned in the Military Sealift Command, and named in honor of Sergeant Mendonca.

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[HartleyMBaldwin]

Not even 19 yet. Compare him to today’s snowflakes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Hartley.... he knew what needed to be done, and he did it, knowing full well the outcome. God Bless him for his sacrifice.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Leroy A Mendonca ~

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Spent 2 years at Walter Reed as a Red Cross volunteer during the Afghan war on the amputation ward, Ward 52.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lizma...always good to see you. And we thank YOU for your service to our brave heroes.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Tippy got a break from the rain and got in some nice long walks this weekend.

We have had sun for 2 days in a row!

[PROCON]

Howdy Kathy, thanks for tonight’s Canteen and for honoring this amazing Hero.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...did you get your nice relaxing day? Some sunshine?

We have had sunshine all day! That is almost 2 whole days in a row.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

What a gorgeous day up there. Still not quite sit-on-the0deck weather but it sure must boost everyone’s mood when looking out the windows.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

I had to enjoy sunshine looking at the Lake Hood cam today. It’s cloudy here, and we had a couple of light showers roll through this afternoon.

It was a relaxing day until close to suppertime. I was just going to start supper when Hubby’s cousin and his girlfriend showed up. I’m just now getting to eat.

Got a call a few minutes ago and it looks like an early bedtime tonight. Needed at the museum in the morning to help with a group tour.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Did you have a good weekend? Has Robin put together a list of projects to keep you busy this spring? :-)

[luvie]

Leroy A. Mendonca: born 8-2-1932
Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, Portuguese ancestry.
Graduated from AJROTC in 1950 as US Army soldier
...during the Korean War.
Posthumous Medal of Honor recipient
For his actions on July 4, 1951.
What a brave hero!
May he rest in Peace

[The Mayor]

April 15

At Home in Jesus

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Samuel 27-29
• Luke 13:1-22

If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me.

John 14:3 “There’s no place like home,” says Dorothy, clicking the heels of her ruby slippers. In The Wizard of Oz, that was all it took to magically transport Dorothy and Toto from Oz back to their home in Kansas.

Unfortunately, there aren’t enough ruby slippers for everyone. Although many share Dorothy’s longing for home, finding that home—a place to belong—is sometimes easier said than done.

One of the consequences of living in a highly mobile, transient world is a sense of detachment—wondering if we’ll ever find a place where we truly belong. This feeling may also reflect a deeper reality, expressed by C. S. Lewis: “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”

The night before the cross, Jesus assured His friends of that home, saying, “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2). A home where we are welcomed and loved.

Yet we can be at home now too. We’re part of a family—God’s church, and we live in community with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Until the day Jesus takes us to the home our hearts long for, we can live in His peace and joy. We’re always home with Him.   .

Reflect & Pray

What makes you feel at home and why? How does knowing Jesus will take you to be with Him forever help you live here on earth?

God of love and grace, help me look forward to being at home with You, in Your presence, forever.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Was it as roasty toasty as predicted today?
Not bad here. It broke 80 and probably would have been warmer if we’d had sunshine. It sure was windy though.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mooch!! How was your earthquake? Did you get to see the eclipse?

I think spring might finally be here...2 whole days with sunshine, altho the nights are still below freezing.