On Monday August 29th we lost a proud Beirut veteran, husband, father, papa, and friend. MSgt.  Ronald Jones (retired) passed away after a long tough battle with cancer. He fought every day with everything he had, but sadly this battle was one he could not win.  He went peacefully and is no longer in pain. He was with 1/8th Marines and served the Marine corps proudly for 22 years.  

Full Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ronald-jones-obituary?id=36367621

Passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022. John was born on July 26th to Marlene Burdick and Gerald Holzhauer in Milwaukee. After attending Wauwatosa East, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. John would go on to get married and have two children. John was a wonderful and devoted member of the community.

John was with Bravo Company, Third Platoon, 1/8 24th MAU

Full Obituary: https://www.jsonline.com/obituaries/mjs067546

Lawrence J. Smith, Jr., 59 of Easton, PA died Monday, August 8, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson Campus. Smith was a U.S. Marine with Echo Company BLT 2/8 while in Beirut.

Full Obiturary: https://ashtonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/lawrence-j-smith-jr/

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"Doc" James "Jim" Looper, a Beirut Veteran, died last year on March 1, 2021. I was good friends with him and we used to talk on the phone once or twice a year. I did wonder why he didn't call me over this past holiday season but didn't think that much about it. I called him yesterday and although his phone still works, it went to voicemail. I then found out that he had passed away. Jim was with ("Guts") Golf Company, BLT 2/8, 22nd MAU. Jim was a corpsman on site at Checkpoint 76 during the firefight on 04 Dec 1983 when eight Marines were killed. I don't have any photos of Jim, but wish I did. If anyone has any they would be appreciated so we can have an entry for him on the BVA's "Final Muster." Jim did not participate to a great deal with remembrances and reunions, claiming he lived so far away and in isolation in Arkansas. He suspected he was the only living Beirut Veteran in the entire state of Arkansas. He will be sorely missed. - Jeff H

Served with alpha company 18 May to November 83. Called to the next level of service July 5th 2022. Brad worked for staff sergeant Alexander Ortega and second lieutenant losi who were Kia August 26th 1983. A celebration of life will be at the brockport exempt club brockport New York on July 31st 2:00 p.m.

Full Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bradley-mclaughlin-obituary?id=35804786

Michael Corrigan, 60, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Savannah on June 7, 2022. He was a resident of Richmond Hill, Georgia.  Michael was a decorated veteran who served in Beirut, Lebanon and dedicated 11 years of his life to faithful service in the United States Marine Corps.

After serving in Beirut, Lebanon, with the Peacekeeping Force, Michael was assigned to Embassy Security Duty at the United States Embassy in Iceland. At the conclusion of his military career, Michael continued a life in service of others as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and Deputy Sheriff in Northampton County, Virginia.  In his retirement, nothing gave him greater joy than spending time with his granddaughter, Brynja Grace and his Westie, Fearghus.

Full Obituary: https://www.carterbryanchapel.com/obituary/michael-corrigan

A Celebration Of Life Gathering For Barry Alan Davis, Age 60, Of Crossville, Tennessee, Was Conducted On Friday, April 22, 2022, From 5:00 PM Until 7:00 PM From The Chapel Of Goff Funeral Home With Full Military Honors Provided By The Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Davis Was Born On Monday, October 2, 1961, In Springfield, Ohio, To Lonnie Carl Davis Of Monterey, Tennessee, And The Late Anna Sue Garrett Davis. Mr. Davis Passed Away On Monday, April 18, 2022, At The Cumberland Medical Center. Mr. Davis Was A United States Combat Marine Seeing Action In Beirut Serving As A Proud Tanker.

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