PFC.
GARY LEE HEEMAN
Born
on Sept. 21, 1948
From SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA
Casualty was on Jan. 15, 1969
in QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
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Pfc.
Gary Heeman (center), Tom Wiseman (right) and Unidentified Marine (left)
(Picture courtesy of Tom Wiseman)
Pfc.
Gary Lee Heeman served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines,
Mike Company. His name stands proudly on the Mike 3/5 Wall of Honor.
Semper fi, Brother Marine. We will never forget.
M Co. 3/5, 1st Plt.
Machinegun Squad
(picture
courtesy of Jim Bilyeu)
Brother
Marine
Gary
Heeman was K.I.A. in the early stages of Operation TAYLOR COMMON.
Sniped by NVA. Gary was killed shortly after coming back from R&R
in Hawaii and had seen his wife. Gary, I say I remember
you, I can. I say to you, other Marines who knew you, they remember
you. It is because of the friendly nature within you that caught their
attention. You enjoyed sharing things with other Marines that brought
happiness to you, so they in turn could have some of your happiness.
In a least expected way, you were taken from us, to a place where
happiness surrounds you and is within you, eternally. God Bless you
and keep you in his love. You will not be forgotten.~Michael
Alden, M Co. 3/5
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Gary
Lee Heeman
Gary
Lee Heeman is my brother. A son was born to me and Kathryn. He was
born at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 13 May 1973.The last
child to be born their. His name!! GARY LEE HEEMAN~Dale Heeman
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Remembering
Gary
Gary
was a very special friend of mine whom I met in 1963 in 7th grade
at Sayre High School; Sayre, Pennsylvania. Because we sat next to
each other in homeroom, I quickly became good friends with Gary and
his brother Dale. On one cold bitter winter evening in 1963, Gary
invited me to join him in front of our local Newberry's Store where
he volunteered his time ringing the Salvation Army bell and collected
donations and clothing goods for those who were truly in need.
As a 7th grader,
I was forever impressed by Gary's selfless spirit and genuine willingness
to be there to help others who truly were in need. Perchance this
was the same selfless calling Gary felt when he was asked to serve
his country, for indeed Gary would have never said "no"
to anyone who needed help.
We have indeed
lost a very gracious and generous young man in Gary. I for one will
forever carry his scars and feel the pain of Vietnam through the loss
of this very special childhood friend. I offer up a simple prayer
that our Lord Jesus Christ who called Gary from this life to Himself
will grant him eternal rest in His presence until that day we meet
again in the new and eternal Jerusalem. Thank you Gary for all you
gave to all of us! I will never forget you my friend! Rest in peace.
Larry
W. Hoey
Sayre, PA
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