• Myers, LarryJuly 2003
• Thornton, WilliamJuly 2003
• Elam, Douglas B.January 2003
• Marshell Jr, Edward FrancisDecember 2002

Larry E. Jones (July 2003)

I have the sad task of informing you that one of the 05Ds I served with at the Point Site of Tuslog Det 4 in 1964 has died of cancer this past July. Larry E. Jones came to Sinop from Adak. After Sinop in 1965, Larry went to the 5th RRU in Udorn Thailand (later changed to the 7th RRFS in Ubon) from June 65 to January 67. After a tour in Vietnam he returned to Thailand for another three year tour and was at Det B 83rd RRSOU and Det A (Minburi). Before retiring from the Army, Larry had various other stateside posts and a posting in Korea. Larry was ready to retire as a civilian employee at Fort Gordon Georgia and move back to his home state of Kentucky when he was diagnosed with Cancer. Larry was 59 years old. His widow Tina would like this added: Larry was a loving husband to Tina M. Jones who now resides in his home town of Beattyville, Kentucky. He was also a loving father to three step children: John H. Rogers (Beattyville, Ky), Sonya A. Rogers (Augusta, GA) and Robert D. Rogers (Beattyville, Ky) for the past twelve years. Larry always took care of everything, even the appropriate paper work after  his death. After he passed, Tina found the forms, already filled out to claim death benefits on the computer printer. He was unable to speak very much during his final moments, however, with his family at his bedside, he wrote requests of who he wanted to preach at his funeral and how to take care of his family. Larry was strong until the end. When he knew it was time, he called Tina to his side and told her he was ready. Shortly after, he passed away. Larry was quite a unique individual. Not only did he serve his country for his entire life but also was a very dedicated individual to all he loved. He will be greatly missed. All who served with larry will miss him also. Brian Alpert

Larry Myers (July 2003)

Submitted by Wayne

Larry Myers of Lady Lake, FL

William Thornton (July 2003)

Submitted by Wayne

William Thornton of Fayetteville, NC

Edward Francis Marshell Jr. (December 2002)

Submitted by Bill Mielke

Edward Francis Marshall Jr Edward Francis Marshall, Jr., 73, of Enola, son of the late Edward F. Marshall, Sr., and Caroline Cecilia (Shadle) Marshall, died December 24, 2002 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather and the eldest brother of five; a sister, Carolyn Ann (Benshaw) of Williamsport; 3 brothers, Thomas R. of Camp Hill, Robert V. of Enola and Charles S. of Massachusetts; his wife, Alice Rita (Shaw) Marshall; their ten children, Mary Louise (Boldt), Edward Francis, Rita Ann (Barlup), Alice Caroline Marshall, Richard James, Regina Marie (Belville), John Phillip, James Matthew, Bernadine Ann (Graves) and William Patrick; twenty-five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter survive him. In addition to his parents, an infant son, Phillip Francis, preceded him in death. Edward graduated from Saint Joseph's High School in Renovo, PA. He was aretired United States Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (E-7) in the Army Security Agency 184th. Edward served our country in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was the recipient of various medals and citations, including the Bronze Service Star, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and National Defense Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, United Nations Service M, and the Army Commendation Medal. He was also a retired Conrail and Reading Railroader. He was a former Scout Master of Troop 889, of Enola and he started and was a leader of Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 87, of Enola. He was a chartered member of the VFW Post 617, Enola; member and Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Enola. Among all, he was an enthusiastic collector, photographer, amateur radio operator, hunter, bird watcher and family historian. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, in his church. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp. Viewing will be held from 9-11 a.m. Monday in his church. The Richardson Funeral Home, Enola, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 225 Salt Road, Enola, PA 17025 or Saint Joseph's Church, 925 Huron Avenue, Renovo, PA 17764

Douglas B. Elam  (January 2003)

Douglas B. Elam June 18, 1937 - January 27, 2003 Douglas B. Elam,CSM (Ret.) 65, of Maitland, Fl., passed away Monday, January 27, 2003. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Elam moved to the central Florida area in 1984 from Massachusetts. He served many years in the Intelligence and Security Command branch of the U. S. Army before retiring at the rank of Command Sergeant Major in 1982. During his distinguished military service, Mr. Elam was awarded score of honors and medals, including the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. In addition to his regular duties, Mr. Elam hosted a radio show in Sinop,Turkey, a talent he carried over to civilian life. He hosted the Douglas Elam Show on a local AM radio station, a weekly political discussion and commentary program. Several years ago, Mr. Elam founded and became President of Humanalysis, Inc., an engineering support firm. In addition to being an accomplished author, he was also an integral part of many local charities, including producing, emceeing and performing in several talent shows for local civic groups. Mr. Elam was also the chairman of the Republican Executive Committee for Seminole County and was a member of the Southern Seminole Sertoma Club. Mr. Elam will be buried with full military honors alongside his son Timothy, at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. following a second service for friends and family members in that state. He is survived by his wife Sieglinda, (Siegi) of Maitland, Fl., and a daughter, Kathleen E. Redditt of Fairfax, Va.