Genealogical Gems

Yesterday I mentioned my side of the family who had served in the military. Today I would like to recognize some of my husband's side. Thank you to (in no specific order): Frank Eckman Jr (brother) -- Vietnam - Marines William LeMon Jr (nephew) - Marines William LeMon Sr (brother in law) - Marines - Vietnam Oscar D. Eckman (great granduncle) - Mechanic US Amb Corps Unit 583 - WW2 John Francis Deyoe (uncle) - Army - WW2 John C Eckman Jr (Uncle Bud) - Army - WW2 Thank you also to Frank Eckman III (nephew) who is currently serving with the Marines in Japan. I know there are many others who have served in the past. Thank you to everyone.  

My brother-in-law, William LeMon, passed away Saturday morning (14 July 2012) loosing his long battle with cancer. Cancer was only one of his many battles this man faced throughout his life. If there was ever a person who epitomized the US Marine Corps - it was Bill. Bill joined the Marines in 1964. He served three tours in Vietnam. Yes, I said three. That is the extinct of what most of the family - sadly, including my girls - know of his service. Bill - like most true Marines I am sure - was not one to brag of his accomplishments. Rarely did he relish us with stories - unless prompted or in "the" mood. So, many family and friends have no clue how much of his life this man - and his comrades - gave in service to the US and to each of us. His Marine career began in 1964 at Parris Island in South Carolina. Pvt. LeMon continued his training at the Advanced Infantry Training at Camp Geiger in North Carolina. The following year he was promoted to PFC and served as a Driver ...