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John Meloy
John Patrick Meloy, born August 22, 1948, died in combat in Vietnam on December 10, 1968. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
He was a member of Alpha Company 1/327th Infantry. On December 10, 1968, the Company lost three men to enemy gunfire, one of them was John. He died in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. His name is on the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. The location is Panel 37W, Line 082.
John was the eldest son of Harold P. and Mary Connery Meloy.
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John Myers
I also lost my brother, Charles Jr. in 1968. He was killed in action July 21, 1968 while serving with the Jumping Mustangs, C. Co. 1st BN, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cav Div USARV, Army, near Quang Tri. Rest in Peace, John, I remember you well. To you, and to your family, may God bless y'all, and "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE"...
Cheryl Ruff (Hogan)
I remember you well, John, as my classmate and a member of my parish, St. Patrick's. I know how much your family grieved for you. I would often see your parents at Mass and as a tribute to all military members, my husband and I, as part of our 25th wedding anniversary Mass, had the gifts brought forward by 3 Marines: our 2 sons, Jesse and Justin and my husband's brother Ted. After Mass, your dad shook their hands. I was touched by that, knowing that he had lost a son who was a Marine. You made the ultimate sacrifice, John, and there are still many of us left who honor and cherish that sacrifice. We will never forget. May God's perpetual light shine upon you and may you rest in peace. Semper Fidelis.