Wow, Leonard and I were pretty good friends, which dissolved at high school graduation. I never knew he also was a Marine and succumbed in Vietnam.Leonard was a real real gutsy character in high school. And had this incredibly funny sense of humor. Like me, he wasn't that much into school per se, but rather just liked to have a good time. I always enjoyed his friendship and he was actually a very nice guy.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised because Vietnam was going on, but I still am, and saddened by another chum's loss. I am sorry it took me this long to find out.
WILD MAN !!!! Met Lenny when I came to MVHS in 11-62 from De La Salle HS,MPLS,MN. WHAT A CHARACTER. We became good friends in a short period of time. He wanted me to buddy with him, to the USMC. I went to USAF instead. A true genuine guy. I was in Vietnam when he died. REST IN PEACE. JSN
Lenny Lodding died in a bad way. Two really rough tours in VietNam and came home to Cailfornia decorated and crashed his new motorcycle. Never knew what hit him. Lenny was a great warrior. Served well. Great guy and friend. I was in Viet Nam when he died.
Ah Lenny, ya died to young! 57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam the worst battles of Nam and the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you Memorial Day May 26, 2025 James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
Ah Lenny, ya died to young! 57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam the worst battles of Nam and the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you Memorial Day May 26, 2025 James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
Ah Lenny, ya died to young! 57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam the worst battles of Nam and the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you Memorial Day May 26, 2025 James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
Ah Lenny, ya died to young! 57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam the worst battles of Nam and the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you Memorial Day May 26, 2025 James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
Gary A. Lattin
I knew Lenny too. A realy nice guy. Always up.
Jon M. Meade
Wow, Leonard and I were pretty good friends, which dissolved at high school graduation. I never knew he also was a Marine and succumbed in Vietnam.Leonard was a real real gutsy character in high school. And had this incredibly funny sense of humor. Like me, he wasn't that much into school per se, but rather just liked to have a good time. I always enjoyed his friendship and he was actually a very nice guy.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised because Vietnam was going on, but I still am, and saddened by another chum's loss. I am sorry it took me this long to find out.
Semper Fi, Leonard
Carol Ann Johnson (Nelson)
A special thanks to Jon Meade for his donation to the reunion in memory of Lenny.
James Nabozny
WILD MAN !!!! Met Lenny when I came to MVHS in 11-62 from De La Salle HS,MPLS,MN. WHAT A CHARACTER. We became good friends in a short period of time. He wanted me to buddy with him, to the USMC. I went to USAF instead. A true genuine guy. I was in Vietnam when he died. REST IN PEACE. JSNDiane Goserud (Anderson)
Note from James Nabozny:
Lenny Lodding died in a bad way. Two really rough tours in VietNam and came home to Cailfornia decorated and crashed his new motorcycle. Never knew what hit him. Lenny was a great warrior. Served well. Great guy and friend. I was in Viet Nam when he died.
James Nabozny
Ah Lenny, ya died to young!57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam
the worst battles of Nam and
the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He
served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you
Memorial Day May 26, 2025
James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
James Nabozny
Ah Lenny, ya died to young!57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam
the worst battles of Nam and
the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He
served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you
Memorial Day May 26, 2025
James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
James Nabozny
Ah Lenny, ya died to young!57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam
the worst battles of Nam and
the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He
served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you
Memorial Day May 26, 2025
James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
James Nabozny
Ah Lenny, ya died to young!57 yrs.ago. Two tours in Nam
the worst battles of Nam and
the Hamburger Hill 937. Lots of medals on your chest. A career Marine.I have missed you! He died proud. He
served his country well.I remember you,Lenny,thank you
Memorial Day May 26, 2025
James S Nabozny, Classmate,and good buddy.
James Nabozny
THANK YOU LENNY!YOUR BUDDY, JAMES S NABOZNY
HEREFORD,AZ