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This page will contain news of interest to members of F 2/5. For example, a family member graduates from Marine Corps boot camp, the birth of a grand child, or other event you'd like to share. If you have current articles about the Marine Corps, we could include the article, or links to it, here. November 10, 2009 | November 21, 2007 | January 2006 | July 2005 | May 2005 Trip to Vietnam | May 25, 2005 | November 11, 2004 | August 19, 2004 | April 16, 2003 | March 16, 2003 | March 9, 2003 | March 2003 | August 23, 2002 | August 9, 2002 | |
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Charles "CC" Campbell - A Brother in Arms On
December 27, 2005 Corporal Charlie “CC” Campbell passed away in the VA Hospital
in Elsmere, DE. CC
came to Fox 2/5 in October 1967 and became part of the 2nd Platoon.
Having just gotten out of high school earlier in the year he was one of
the youngest in Fox Company. He was
placed in a fire team with Louie Gasbarrini and quickly learned the ropes.
He was one of four in his squad who made it through the Battle of Hue
unscathed. He took over the First
squad leader’s duties in June 1968 and remained there until he was wounded in
August. All those who served with him will tell you he was the kind of Marine
that you wanted with you as he would always be there for you. As his squad leader I could always count on him to do what he
was told and he never questioned anything he was told to do.
He is probably up there now with Gasbarrini and Barksdale putting the old
fire team back together. If you didn’t know CC while he was with the Company then you might have had the pleasure of meeting him at one of our reunions. He was a character and always had a way of making you laugh. He was always a gentleman around the wives as well. My wife always enjoyed his company. For those of you who never met him then all I can say is you missed out.
Text and photograph courtesy Chris Brown.
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Two Rainbows Publishing presents the book Sacred Shadow, Sacred Ground: A Vietnam War Widow's Journey Through Unresolved Grief by Glenda M. Carter. Glenda is the widow of Marine PFC Bruce L. Carter, Fox 2/5 USMC. He was killed in action on September 11, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
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The book is now available and you can read the Introduction by Laura Paulmer, a sample chapter, reviews, and see photographs by visiting the web site: http://www.tworainbowspublishing.com You can order through the web site by using PayPal. Please note, PayPal orders are not included in the promotional offer but will be charged the regular price and be sent by priority mail. Mail orders can be sent to: Two Rainbows Publishing Please send payment payable to Two Rainbows Publishing. Cashier's check, money order and personal checks are accepted. Please indicate which method of shipment you prefer. Priority mail is $4.50 and takes 2-3 days to deliver. Media mail is $3.85 for the first book and will take longer for delivery. Retail Price: $18.95 Promotional Discount Price: $15.95 If you have questions, you can contact the author through info@tworainbowspublishing.com
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May 25, 2005 -- Silver Dollar to
commemorate This is just two of many sites that have information about the commemorative silver dollar.
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November 11, 2004 -- Book on History of Fox
Company
Gentlemen: From the Desk of Dave Brown comes the following concerning the publication of the book Battle Lines "I'm hoping that we are finished writing and editing the history of Fox Company by next February or March. By that time we will merely have the publisher to deal with." To learn more about LtCol. Brown's book, go to http://www.battlelinesbook.com
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August 19, 2004 -- FOX 2/5 SAYS GOODBYE TO BERNIE
Thomas Robert "Bernie" Burnham, age 67, passed away
June 27, 2004 at his home in Norfolk, Va. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania,
he was proceeded in death by his parents , Gertrude and Byron Burnham and
his brother, Joseph, killed in Vietnam; and a sister, Mary. On August 19, 2004, Thomas "Bernie" Burnham was taken
to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. Bernie was
given full burial rights befitting of the hero that he was.
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April 16, 2003 -- Fox 2/5 KIA in Iraq War We are saddened to announce the recent loss of a fellow law enforcement officer. Reserve police offficer Edward "Smitty" Smith was killed in action on April 6th while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smitty was scheduled to retire from the Marine Corps in December 2002. However, he was called to military duty in Iraq. He had attained the rank of first sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and served twenty years of active-duty service, 17 of those years in Division Recon. At the time of his death, he was detached to 2nd Battalion 5th Marines 1st Marine Division. Smitty had served three years as an Anaheim Reserve police officer. He had been hired as a full-time Anaheim police officer and his appointment to the position was pending his retirement from the Marine Corps. Smitty is survived by his wife, Sandy, and their three young
children. The Anaheim Police Department has established a memorial fund
for Reserve Officer Smith's family. Please send donations to Sergeant
Edward Smith Memorial Fund in care of Harbor National Bank, 101 E. Lincoln
Avenue, Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92805. If you have any
questions, please contact Lt. Craig Hunter, Anaheim Police Department
714-765-1905. If you would like to send a card: Anaheim Police
Department, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
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| March 16, 2003 -- Follow Fox 2/5 as they prepare for war | |
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Derek Thomson, Producer, ABC News recently sent the following email: ABCNEWS has a correspondent embedded with Fox Company in Kuwait,and we have made a special page following the company's progress on ABCNEWS.com. I thought you guys might be interested in it. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/nightline/DailyNews/fox25_subindex.html | |
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Mike Cerre is a freelance journalist traveling with Fox 2/5 on assignment for ABCNEWS. Cerre is a former Marine officer who flew more than 100 recon, air support and rescue missions in in OV-10 Broncos over Vietnam. He served in the 2nd Tank Battalion, the unit Fox 2/5 is currently attached to. He will be sending video reports back from the field. | |
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Here's the address for signing up for the
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| March 9, 2003 -- Street Renaming Ceremony in Honor of Pfc. Dan Bullock | |
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Gregg Doll received the following in an email on March 8, 2003. He also has additional information about Bullock which he received from Franklin McArthur, who was in boot camp with Bullock. Gregg's taken this opportunity to post the beginnings of the Pfc. Dan Bullock page. The page will be updated as time allows. My name is Steve Adams, I am a former Marine and the director of communications of the Dan Bullock Foundation. We would appreciate it if you would post this message and/or send a general email to member of the 2/5. Dan Bullock was born on December
21, 1953 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. At the age of eleven, Dan's father
moved his family from Goldboro to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They lived at 279
Lee Avenue. There Dan would dream of becoming a U.S. Marine, a Pilot or a
Police Officer. Dan would fulfill one of those dreams. Dan was a rifleman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Foxtrot Company. At the time of his death, Dan having realized that an attack by the North Vietnamese was much stronger then usual and that the ammunition supply was becoming depleted, Dan rushed to get more ammunition, not once but twice and it was upon his return the second time to rejoin his fellow Marines that he was hit numerous time and was killed instantly. Today, Private First Class Dan Bullock, United States Marine rests in a cemetary in Goldsboro, North Carolina beside his mother and grandmother. On Saturday June 7, 2003 at the
corners Nostrand Avenue and Flushing and Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
THE PFC DAN BULLOCK FOUNDATION and AND THE
CITY OF NEW YORK WILL HONOR DAN BULLOCK BY RENAMING LEE AVENUE IN
HONOR OF DAN BULLOCK AND WE CORDIALLY INVITE ANY MEMBERS OF 2/5 FOX COMPANY OR
ANY OTHER MEMBER OF 25 TO ATTEND THE STREET RENAMING CEREMONY IN HONOR OF
PFC. DAN BULLOCK - USMC - DECEASED Please feel free to contact me at (718) 296-6551 for futher information Thank you Steve Adams
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| March 2003 -- Fox 2/5 Reunion | |
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Coming up, September 17th through the 20th, there will be a reunion of all members of all eras of Fox 2/5 at Quantico, Virginia. The contact person for this reunion is Lou Vestal, 2784 Moss Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 Phone: 941-923-0088 Fax 941-925-2833 email: vestalll@aol.com. More information will be available on this page as I get it.
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August 23, 2002 -- Attention Viet Nam Veterans | |
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Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm |
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The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States and its allies for valorous achievement in combat during the Vietnam Conflict, March 1, 1961 through March 28, 1973. Every American and every nation allied with the United States who served in Vietnam was and has been awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. It was given out and may appear on your DD-214 as a Silver Star PUC or a Bronze Star PUC and is equivalent to the American Award. The Cross of Gallantry is recognized by the United States
government and all federal agencies. Because the Cross may not appear on
your DD-214, Vietnam Veterans may receive government acknowledgement of this
medal and Certificate by requesting a DD-215 from the National Personnel Records
Center in St. Louis, MO by submitting a SF 180 (Standard Form 180) signed by the
veteran or surviving spouse. You may download the form at: http://www.members.aol.com/forvets/htomr.htm
or http://www.amervets.com/replacement/other.htm | |
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Starting this summer, hand-picked Marine Recruiters will begin appearing at parades and regional events aboard gleaming, fire engine red and chrome, Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The first two motorcycles made their debut on the Fourth of
July. The Fat Boy model motorcycles thundered down Constitution Avenue
ridden by Maj. David Baldwin and Staff Sgt. David Saldivar of Marine Corps
Recruiting Command. The motorcycles join the Marine Corps' other
event-marketing vehicle, red Humvee's that debuted in support of the Marine
Corps recruiting missions. |
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