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Terence Moran - NOTES FROM THE VIRTUAL WALL

On 19 Sep 1968 sixteen men from 2/7 Marines were killed in action north of the La
Tho River in what was known as the "Dodge City" sector north of the Go Noi Island
area:

x E Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st MarDiv
o Cpl Joseph P. Lopez, Denver, CO (Silver Star)
x F Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Marines, 1st MarDiv
o Cpl Thomas J. Cavanaugh, Waterbury, CT (Navy Cross)
o Pfc Michael A. Figueroa, East Springfield, PA
o Pfc James D. Kelley, Greeneville, TN
o LCpl Mark A. Knollmeyer, Seattle, WA
o LCpl John L. Krol, New York, NY
o Pfc Peter D. Matarazzo, Rochester, NY
o Pfc Terrence Moran, New York, NY
o Pfc Gary E. Noles, East Wahneta, FL
o Pvt Francis S. Rhoades, Elmer, NJ
o LCpl Roy W. Rich, Wartrace, TN
o LCpl Pedro S. Rodriquez, Waco, TX
o Cpl Edgar A. Smith, Mount Vernon, NY
o Pfc Mark L. Triplett, St Charles, IL
o LCpl Philip J. Wajda, Chicago, IL (Silver Star)
x H&S Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Marines
o Sgt Raymond T. Conway, Miami, FL

07 Sep 2002
Terry was a great friend. He wanted me and Johnny to join with him ... we
wanted to but our parents wouldn't let us. Terry has been in my thoughts all
these years. I feel sad when I think of him. But when I think of him I also
smile. He was everthing a man should be. He was great looking ... all the
girls wanted to go with him. We had lots of laughs and some adventures. I
saw the Moving Wall in California and I looked for his name. When I saw it I
started to cry. I never knew his family but I alwys wanted to let them know
how much Terry ment to everyone. I always wonder if I had joined with him
if I might have been able to save him. I know he's with God and he's smiling
that big smile he had right now. It's been a long time but I can still see him
as if he was here. He will always be in my heart and prayers.

Jimmy Roberts
1525 Hito Drive, Grayson Ca 95363

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