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James Thomas Egan, Jr
Captain
H BTRY, 3RD BN, 12TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF United States Marine Corps Mountainside, New Jersey May 31, 1943 to February 03, 1978 (Incident Date January 21, 1966) JAMES T EGAN Jr is on the Wall at Panel 4E, Line 81 |
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You are remembered each day. Today is your birthday (May 31,1943). We remain keeping the faith that you be returned home and laid to rest below your marker in Arlington. We have lived, we have aged. You have remained forever young. You are missed Jim.
With love, 21 Jan 2004 Jim is not forgotten.
With love,
Jim is having a street named in his memory and honor. I received the following in my mail:
Unfortunately, I still have not been able to contact Jim's only sibling, Joanne. I and others have done everything that we can think of in trying to locate her. Please remember Jim on May 31st not only because it is his Birthday Day but also because of the dedication of EGAN COURT in Mountainside, N.J. Jim will never be forgotten......
P.S. If anyone should live in NJ and/or close to Mountainside I could give you more info on this dedication, if you would care to attend.
31 May 2004 Today is your birthday. Today a street is being named in your memory and honor. Today is Memorial Day. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. You have brought so many people into my life. There is a reason for that. Whatever the reason is, I thank you. Their love for you has overflowed to me. I feel as if you are the brother that I never had. I remain to keep the faith until you come home, Jim.
With respect and love, Patricia Mielke 12 Melinda Lane, Easthampton, Ma 01027 racinyank@aol.com |
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I'm very proud of your bravery and courage, and would like to thank you for your loyalty to the United States of America. I also hope you feel proud of yourself for doing such a noble and honorable thing, fighting for our country, fighting for all the boys and girls of the future. Protecting all of people who need protecting. Making the U.S. a safe place, unharmed by other countries. Every soldier does a little, and altogether that does a lot. Everybody can make a difference, maybe you made a big difference. Thank you for all you did in your lifetime. I hope you are up in heaven because of who you are.
Teague Egan |
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I also have worn Capt Egan's bracelet for 10 years now. As an Air Force Captain from Mountainside, NJ, preparing to go to war myself, I will remember his service and bravery.
Capt Sia Shinas |
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We will speak your name so that no one will forget you.
Debby Tobin |
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James T Egan Jr., I always have thought of you as a man with a lot of courage. You gave up so much to take part in some politicians' war, but you rose up to the call. I wish I could have met you, and you have always been remembered in my mom's family. She loved you dearly as a brother from what I can tell when she talks about you. I hope there is a heaven that you are residing in because you deserve a place like that.
Geoff Buser |
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I retired in 1968 from the USMC. When one Marine is killed or missing in action, all Marines feel as if part of them is gone. I have been wearing Captain Egan's bracelet for over 30 years and not a day goes by that I don't look down on my wrist, and see his name, and pray for him. My three children, all in their 40's, mention very often how I must feel for him. He gave all for this country and we cannot forget the price he has paid.
John R. McDonald |
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To my family I refer to him as The Captain.
Jason Thomas Hudnut |
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I send an e-mail every year on Jan 21, but I remember him every day. God bless our troops.
From MIA bracelet, |
A Note from The Virtual WallAssigned to H Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, First Lieutenant Egan served as an artillery Forward Observer, initially with Delta Company, 1st Bn, 4th Marines.On 21 January 1966 he was acting in this capacity - as an F/O - on a reconnaissance patrol operating about 15 miles southwest of the city of Quang Ngai in South Vietnam. In late afternoon the patrol was ambushed by an enemy force and Lt Egan was separated from the remainder of the patrol. After the patrol disengaged, they realized Egan was missing but darkness and the enemy presence prevented any extensive search. Egan was declared Missing in Action. Some years later, a South Vietnamese soldier reported that he had been held captive with Egan, but that the communists had executed Egan. The validity of this report cannot be determined. While it is unclear exactly what Marine unit Lt Egan was with at the time of his loss, he is remembered by the men he served with and is honored on the |
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