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1. #1
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:10 pm, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

   God bless you, Marine. Semper fi.

2. #2
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:15 pm, bdfaith said:

   Rest in honored peace, Marine.

   I linked.

3. #3
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:23 pm, Dersu said:

   From time to time, the tree of liberty must be refreshed with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Thomas Jefferson
   Thank God for our heroes.

   View a tribute to our fallen. We must never forget!

   http://www.fdnylodd.com/Memorials/Blood-Of-Heroes.html

4. #4
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:29 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

   As the son of an Iwo Jima Veteran ( 5th Marines / Headquarters Battalion ) - I wish this warrior Godspeed and give him one final salute.

   These men - and their generation - are the true heroes of our lifetime. They never bragged, never complained ( to anyone other than their close friends or family, if that ) and for the most part kept their deeds and woes out of the limelight.

   It’s a shame that our warriors of today aren’t allowed to do so, with the daily bombardment of the anti-war crowd and the MSM - true heroism is neglected and the true warrior is but a means to a politically driven end for the vultures.

   Semper Fi, Devil Dog

5. #5
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:44 pm, gregorystephens said:

   We need more men like this true American hero. But I’m sure his passing will only be a small blip on the MSM’s radar screen with Paris Hilton getting out of jail. What a shame.

6. #6
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:53 pm, otcconan said:

   I watched “Flags of Our Fathers” only a few days ago, so this thing is kind of fresh in my mind. The heroism required to raise the flag while fighting was still going on far surpassed that of raising it afterwards (as in the photo by Rosenthal). The guys who raised the first flags, genuine heroes. The ones who raised the second, no less, as only three of them returned home. Fantastic book and movie, “Flags of Our Fathers.” Highly reccommended.

7. #7
   On June 25th, 2007 at 12:55 pm, PaulKo said:

   …Lindberg fired his flame-thrower into enemy pillboxes…

   An action like that today would raise the cry of torture so quickly Mr. Lindberg would be in Leavenworth before getting a Silver Star.

   My condolences to the family of a true American hero.

8. #8
   On June 25th, 2007 at 1:09 pm, geminicontender said:

   I actually have what I believe may be he first photo of that day. My uncle died many years ago, however, he was in the group that ‘literally’ put that flag up the first time. I would then assume that he was under command of Lindbergh. His name was Jack Moore.

9. #9
   On June 25th, 2007 at 1:12 pm, Jarhead said:

   Semper FI

10. #10
    On June 25th, 2007 at 1:15 pm, josetheguerilla said:

    Admiral Nimtz was quoted as saying “As for the Americans who served on Iwo Jima, Uncommon valor was a common virtue” Another famous quote (unnamed) “The Marines who served on Iwo Jima insured that there is a Marine Corps for next 200 years.”

    Semper Fi’, do or die, hang’em high at eighth and I, devil dog!!!!!!!!

    Semper Fidelis, Linberg

    R.I.P

    P.S. thanx for the story, MM

    jose

11. #11
    On June 25th, 2007 at 1:47 pm, Kevin K. said:

    May God bless him and all those on our side who fought in World War II. Thank you to them.

12. #12
    On June 25th, 2007 at 2:05 pm, Cepperson said:

    Rest in Peace.
    “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
    Thomas Paine

    We owe so much to men like this. They make me proud to be an American.

13. #13
    On June 25th, 2007 at 2:07 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    God bless a great American

14. #14
    On June 25th, 2007 at 2:20 pm, kevkersey said:

    My father served in the South Pacific in the Navy during WWII, while his ship was there after the battle for Iwo Jima was started he did go on to Okinawa where his ship took a Kamikaze plane.

    I thank G-d my dad is still with us, and I also mourn those who have left this world. Men like Charles W. Lindberg are the ones who made this nation great.

    May G-d comfort Mr. Lindberg’s family during this time of mourning. And may G-d bring us many more men like him.

15. #15
    On June 25th, 2007 at 2:31 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Those guys were amazing. RIP.
    Semper Fi.

16. #16
    On June 25th, 2007 at 2:51 pm, Tantor said:

    Thank god for the atom bomb that saved us from fighting dozens of Iwo Jimas on the home islands of Japan.

17. #17
    On June 25th, 2007 at 3:20 pm, purplepeep said:

    What amazing men and women America can produce.

18. #18
    On June 25th, 2007 at 3:36 pm, WildWillie said:

    Great man. Humble too, because I have never heard of him. Now a days, a war “hero” will parade around on all the news stations. God bless him.

19. #19
    On June 25th, 2007 at 3:40 pm, radio relay said:

    Many, have earned the right to wear the Eagle Globe and Anchor. And many of those who have earned the title have fought and died in far off lands.

    We look to those who fought on the black sands of that volcanic speck in the middle of nowhere, as the epitome of valor. They defined what it means to be a United States Marine.

    God bless all WWII Marines!!

    Join your Brother Marines on the golden streets, Marine Lindberg. Rest in peace and glory. You have earned it!!!

    Semper Fidelis

20. #20
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:16 pm, CC said:

    Thank you, Marine Lindberg, for your service. Thank goodness for men like you, and so happy that we continue to produce heroes in this country on a daily basis.

21. #21
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:24 pm, Kimmer said:

    Kevkersy–I hear you; my dad is a WWII vet(B-17 crew in Italy, 1944), and I’m thankful that he’s still here. I get a chill each time I hear of the passing of one of these old warriors.

    Rest in peace, Charles Lindbergh

22. #22
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:30 pm, CC said:

    Test.

23. #23
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:34 pm, CC said:

    Thank you, Marine Lindberg, for your service. You have joined the guys at the Temple Bar to sing the Whiffenpoof song, that my Dad loved so much. But you won’t be forgotten.

    (Google The Whiffenpoof Song for lyrics. Best singing version by Edward Woodward).

24. #24
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:45 pm, Tantor said:

    One of the best documentaries on Iwo is coming out on DVD: “Iwo Jima: Red Blood, Black Sand” You can pre-order it on Amazon. It explains the battle and shows veterans of Iwo telling their stories and returning to the island where they meet Japanese veterans of the battle. One of the best war documentaries ever made.

25. #25
    On June 25th, 2007 at 4:50 pm, 3Steps said:

    Semper Fi

26. #26
    On June 25th, 2007 at 5:52 pm, schratboy said:

    Semper Fi
    RIP

27. #27
    On June 25th, 2007 at 9:35 pm, Bornin58 said:

    I very well remember my father telling me at a very young age that these soldiers died so that I would live in Freedom.My father made sure I understood that my Freedom came at a terrible cost.A lesson I will never forget.

    I salute you sir ! I thank you for the Freedom that I and much of the world has enjoyed for so long.There are so many that are greatfull for your sacrifices and they will mourn your passing.Rest in peace.

    Semper Fi.

28. #28
    On June 25th, 2007 at 9:49 pm, laugrat said:

    An account of Cpl Lindberg at Iwo Jima from one of his friends:

    http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/iwoflag.htm

    He deserves every Americans respect and honor. May he rest in peace.

29. #29
    On June 25th, 2007 at 10:19 pm, xplodeit said:

    Godspeed Charles W. Lindberg.
    Semper Fi
    R.I.P.

30. #30
    On June 25th, 2007 at 10:34 pm, Tantor said:

    In a related story, there is an American search team on Iwo right now looking for the remains of Marine Sergeant William H. Genaust, who filmed the Iwo flag raising while standing next to AP photographer Joe Rosenthal who took the iconic still photo of the raising. Genaust was killed nine days later in a cave on Hill 362A that was being cleared by other Marines. They needed some light to see and Genaust made the mistake of switching on his flashlight, making himself an easy target for the machine gun fire which killed him. The Marines decided it was too dangerous to clear the cave and simply bulldozed the entrance with Genaust’s body inside, where it remains today.

31. #31
    On June 25th, 2007 at 10:53 pm, serfer62 said:

    #10, that comment was made in DC by a viewer on seeing Rosenthals photo.

    #27, with all due respect, they are not soldiers, they are Marines.

32. #32
    On June 26th, 2007 at 1:05 am, dawgsleadtheway said:

    Semper Fi Marine. You have done your duty and now it is time for you to rest in honored glory and peace.

33. #33
    On June 26th, 2007 at 1:39 am, Bornin58 said:

    Serfer62,

    Perhaps I should have been abit more clear.With respect to this subject…you are correct about the Marines.I stand corrected.

    As for what I was writing about what my father said I was actually refering to all branches of the military.I should have been more clear about that.

34. #34
    On June 26th, 2007 at 4:59 am, mattsanchez said:

    The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima ensured that the United States would have a Marine Corps for another 200 years.

    Semper Fi Lindberg

    Corporal Sanchez

35. #35
    On June 26th, 2007 at 9:39 am, SemperFi Geezer said:

    Rest in Peace Marine, you’ve spent your time in hell.

    My very SHARP hand-salute &
    SemperFi, SEMPER!
    Fred Christie
    Sgt of Marines ‘66-’72

36. #36
    On June 26th, 2007 at 1:53 pm, BobUSMC said:

    Corporal Chuck Lindberg,

    SEMPER FIDELIS!