"A glimmer of light, a distant laugh, a dragonfly passing over a cool creek. All constant reminders that you are still among us."
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2004 Memorial Day Tribute to Danny Dean McGee
 Danny Dean McGee, USMC |
You are missed by all, Danny. Your laughter, kindness, and love of life were not taken in the jungles of Vietnam. Those who love you have not allowed that to happen. You live on in our hearts and minds.
You left behind a mother, father (both have joined you in heaven), sister, three half-sisters, and a fiancée. When you went away you had plans like the rest of us grunts. All we wanted was to do our jobs, come home to our white houses on our tree lined streets, and take up where we left off. Who would have known the hand of fate would take you and leave me? Perhaps heaven needed you.
Those of us who came home were forever changed. The houses were not as white, and the trees didn't look the same. Taking up where we left off was not an option. Sometimes, I thought you were the lucky one.
I suspect heaven will need me eventually, and when it does, we will meet again and talk of old times (I hope heaven has footballs). One day, the two of us, along with Galen, will stand at the gate and pull duty together, welcoming our brethren into the fold.
Semper Fi
Danny can be visited at the Vietnam War Memorial at: Panel 14E Line 070.
We are trying to help his family sort out some of the mysteries. A letter from a Marine who served with Danny was recently sent to us by his family. It was written at the time of his death, and identifies the writer as Cpl. Robert B. Perry, USMC. Cpl. Perry served with the "A" Company, 5th Engineers. It appears he may have served with Danny. If you have any info on Danny please contact us at: huey091@hotmail.com.. __________________________________________________________
Danny has a permanent marker on the site where 091 landed..
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Article that ran in Danny's hometown paper of Conyers, Ga.
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Gone, but not forgotten.
Great words for all fallen veterans, especially Marines.
