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A contributor to this forum, David Luis Pena, passed away at the VA Hospital, Houston, Texas on March 28, 2012. He was a young 69 years old.

I met Dave about 10 years ago. He was more devoted to the Marine Corps than anyone I have ever known. As a devoted American, he loved his country, his Corps and his family.

I, for one, will miss him.

Ed. Bale

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Unbroken (the book) — Kim Righetti, Sat Mar 3 20:18

Although not directly related to Tarawa, the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand depicts the story of Army Pilot Louis Zamperini as a captive of The Japanese in WWII. I am an avid reader and had to... more
- UNBROKEN — Ed. Bale, Tue Mar 20 13:03
  
  Kim UNBROKEN is a great book; one that I hope is read by millions of people world wide. It should not be viewed as anti Japanese but as history of man's cruelty to man following the historic dictates ... more
- - Re: UNBROKEN — An American, Thu Mar 29 05:12
    
    Unbelievable that we don't have the guts to call a spade a spade anymore. I guess its now our culture of trying not to upset people, even tho its the truth. Sort of like its not muslims that are... more
  - - Get a grip — Ed Gilbert, Thu Mar 29 16:29
      
      on reality. The same arguments have been used against Germans (twice), Japanese, Vietnamese, Koreans, Chinese, ad nauseum. Hell, they were even used against Yankees, Confederates, and black citizens. ... more
    - - A Grip — Ed. Bale, Sat Mar 31 12:58
        
        Ed. Well done. There is always a small minority of trouble makers. We have them in the US; some posing a "True Americans". Ed. Bale
      - Grips etc. — claybonnyman, Mon Apr 2 08:56
        
        Happy to cop to being a "bleeding heart liberal." "An American," you are clinging to World War II-era racist views. I have letters written by my grandfather- Tarawa Medal of Honor recipient Alexander ... more
        Well said! — Leroy Kisling Jr, Tue Apr 3 09:07
        
        Well said. You've made your grandfather proud!
        Grip — Ed. Bale, Sun Apr 1 11:39
        
        For the Moderator: Are you going to tolerate personal attacks on this forum? If so, you are reversing policy and I will get out. For An American I am a 92 years old Republican who has voted more... more
        Gripped - moderated — Jon, Wed Apr 4 12:02
        
        Thanks for the apology from the a-non-o-mouse poster which is the only reason you were not barred from TT. I did delete the original inflammatory post several days ago. That sort of posting is... more
        GRIPED-MODERAATED — SHIRLEY GEORGE, Wed Apr 4 14:32
        
        THANKS, JON. I APPRECIATE YOUR ACTION. SEMPER FI SHIRLEY
        Nice — Leroy Kisling Jr, Wed Apr 4 23:25
        
        Its nice humanitie's beautiful virtues stand out in discussions and interactions. Thank you,
        Re: Grip — An American, Mon Apr 2 15:29
        
        My comment was never meant to be an insult or a personal attack. I only wanted to comment that it appears that we must always be "politically correct" in what we say or it will anger people, as I see ... more
        GRIP — William L. Jefferies, Mon Apr 2 22:02
        
        Grip, why don't you use your real name or are you embarresed to? I have known Col. Bales as tank commander from my days with A/1/6 at Tarawa,Saipn,Tinian and Okinawa. Col. Bales went on after W.W.11... more
        Another Marine has left us. — Ed. Bale, Fri Apr 6 09:29
        Re: Another Marine has left us. — Wendell Perkins, Fri Apr 6 21:17
        
        You're certainly right about Dave Peña, Colonel. I knew Dave relative well, and he was the most dedicated Marine I've ever known. I attended several 2ndMarDivAssn functions with Dave, and while he... more
        Re: Another Marine has left us. — William L. Jefferies, Mon Apr 23 09:02
        
        Wendell, I didn't know Dave had died. I knew he mentioned some time back about his health problems.He was a Gung Ho Marine if there ever was one. I remember the pictures he sent he had his pick up... more
        DAVE PENA — SHIRLEY GEORGE, Sat Apr 7 06:17
        
        I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVE'S PASSING. HE AND BOB USED TO EMAIL A LOT BEFORE BOB PASSED AWAY. I AND LIDIA HIS WIFE ALSO HAD A GOOD TIME EMAILING EACH OTHER. YOU ARE RIGHT, WENDELL, HE WILL BE... more
        Dave Pena — John Armstrong, Sun Apr 8 13:41
        
        We swapped messages for years. Enjoyed him. We had opposite views in many ways but it was fun. (and lively) That super pickup truck he had was the ultimate. He worked hard and did not have an easy... more
        In appreciation of your post — Durk Steed, Mon Apr 2 10:13
        
        Col Bale, I very much appreciated your post that the "dictates of governmental indoctrination and rigid control of the citizenry" led to the narrow mindset and cruel behaviors experienced by POW... more
        IN APPRECIATION — S George, Mon Apr 2 12:47
        
        THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS, DIRK. GLAD THEY BROUGHT A SMILE TO YOUR FACE. I DITTO EVERYTHING YOU SAID IN YOUR POST AND PLEASE KEEP ON POSTING YOURSELF. COL. BALE, DON'T YOU DARE LEAVE THIS POST. AHEM, ... more
        grip — DENO ZAZZETTI, Mon Apr 2 09:44
        
        you tell him ,people like that dont belong on this web site , that goes for politics and religen
  - Unbroken — kim righetti, Tue Mar 20 13:07
    
    Excellent comment. I hope you didn't have to put it down as often as I did. I couldn't take a lot of the violence.
- Devil at my Heels — mark noah, Mon Mar 19 20:52
  
  Just to point out that "Unbroken" is basically a synopsis of Louis Zamperini's original autobiography on the subject called "Devil at my Heels" The new book basically retells his story which is far... more
- Re: Unbroken (the book) — Rick S., Sun Mar 4 15:28
  
  I read also. Very difficult to read about the treatment the American POWs received.

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