A Friend Lost, But Never Forgotten

[mrs.oroblanco]

During January of every year, I take time to remember one of my best friends from childhood. January 1968 was the last time I spoke to him - three months before my daughter was born.

He died in March 19, 1968, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam, from what was originally an undetermined explosion, later found to be an heroic attempt to shield others in his squad from a grenade. (successful).

Every year, I take time to remember the neighbor, the child, the teen, the man - and the dear friend - Private First Class, Jody Allen Cron, Nicholson, Pa.

Bud - I'm still thinking about you.

B

 

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[ivan salis]

semper fi -- always faithful -- no greater love have a man than to lay down his life for the sake of another -- amen

 

[Montana Jim]

He obviously lives on...

Well done Mrs. O...

 

[borninok]

God bless, Mrs. O. I am at a loss for words.
---Mel

borninok

 

[BobinSouthVA]

God bless, Mrs. O. I am at a loss for words.
---Mel

borninok

I'll ditto that. But did want to say thanks for sharing your story.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Though my picture is quite tattered after 40 years, I still miss him.

I appreciate having a place to remember him publicly.

B

 

[SC_hunter]

As long as there is but one memory of him...he will never be forgotten..Thank God for young men like that...Now there will be many more memories to live on.

 

[hipmount]

I lit an incense in his honor ...... as I do everyday ...... for the other bros, that have fallen ......

 

[bootybay]

Mrs. O...No one can take what is in your heart...not even death... that was so very very nice of you.. ((((( hugs))))

Rae

 

[Mainedigger]

Mrs. O.....40 years later and still a wonderful, lovely tribute to what had to have been a very special man to have had such a caring friend. Some of our best and brightest were lost there and it is nice to see they are not forgotten by those they left behind. The sacrifices they made for us were not in vain so long as there as people like yourself being appreciative of their sacrifices and keeping them alive in memory and in your thoughts.
There were too many men and women who gave didn't make it home, let us NEVER forget them.

 

[ibbasser123]

brings tears to my eyes.. now i know, he will always be in my thoughts also.

 

[RON (PA)]

Mrs. O,

This is a great tribute to a great man. He laid down his life for his buddies so that they may live. He must have been a great person to remember him after 40 years. I pray everynight for our service men and woman.

 

[Timberwolf]

MrsO,

That is a very touching tribute to your friend
You are a blessing,

TW

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks Beth,

What a wonderful tribute.
As for the feeling this post has given me...
I have tears,
but no words...

Your friend,
Thom

 

[arkhunter]

Thank you Jody Allen Cron......and beth......both doing a great service for all of us.

 

[Bridge End Farm]

a veteran of war I truly understand his sacrifice and dedication to his team. His act of courage will never be forgotten and will always live on

 

[Old Dog]

Beth,
for you,
and have a kleenex handy.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/singingman7/TNOTW.htm

Thom

 

[Pepper2004]

Mrs.O, thank you for sharing Jody with us. Thanks to you after 40 years Jody is not forgotten.

Love your freedom? Thank our Vet's. Past, present, and future.

Godspeed,
Pepper

 

[birdman]

He is a true hero for sure!

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

PFC Cron is on panel 45E, line 033 of the
Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.