Hey, Lloyd! We miss you and think about you every day!! We are all extremely saddened by your loss knowing what you would have become but we are extremely proud of what you did for the rest of us.
As your big brother (in-law), I am doing the best I can to live up to the sacrifice and honor that you bestowed on me and your grateful descendants. You would be proud of your sister, who has set a great example as mother and model student for your three nephews, George, Lloyd and Chisholm. Our son, Jeep (George, Jr) is a successful business man; Lloyd, your name sake, has become a great family doctor and Chisholm, who carries your middle name, is a successful aerospace engineer. You would be proud to have known them, as they would you.
I hope those who visit you here also will visit other sites that honor you so that they can remember with us what a great person you were.
Kay and I also placed a memorial chair in your honor at my Naval Academy Navy/Marine Corps Memorial stadium.
We will never forget you, Marine!! Sleep well!! SemperFi!!
Love, your family,
Kay and George
Jeep, Indy, and Sloane
Lloyd, Julia, Lloyd, Jr, Emerson and Chisholm
Placed by his brother-in-law,
George P. Tracy
gtracy@erols.com
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A Note from The Virtual Wall
According to the 2/1 Command Chronology for November 1967, while 3rd Plt, Hotel 2/1 was operating about 6 kilometers south-southeast of Quang Tri Airfield on the 23rd a box-type mine was tripped at 2320H, killing three men and wounding one other. The three dead were- 2ndLt Lloyd C. Runnels, San Diego, CA;
- Cpl Francis J. Muraco, Winchester, MA; and
- LCpl John J. Martinez.
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Lloyd Chisolm Runnels Jr
| ON THE WALL: | Panel 30E Line 73 |
| This page Copyright© 1997-2018 www.VirtualWall.org Ltd. | |
| PERSONAL DATA: | |
| Home of Record: | San Diego, CA |
| Date of birth: | 11/11/1943 |
| MILITARY DATA: | |
| Service Branch: | United States Marine Corps |
| Grade at loss: | O1 |
| Rank: | Second Lieutenant |
| Promotion Note: | None |
| ID No: | 0102254 |
| MOS: | 0301: Basic Infantry Officer |
| Length Service: | 00 |
| Unit: | 3RD PLT, H CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF |
| CASUALTY DATA: | |
| Start Tour: | 10/27/1967 |
| Incident Date: | 11/23/1967 |
| Casualty Date: | 11/23/1967 |
| Status Date: | Not Applicable |
| Status Change: | Not Applicable |
| Age at Loss: | 24 |
| Location: | Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam |
| Remains: | Body recovered |
| Repatriated: | Not Applicable |
| Identified: | Not Applicable |
| Casualty Type: | Hostile, died outright |
| Casualty Reason: | Ground casualty |
| Casualty Detail: | Other explosive device |
| URL: www.VirtualWall.org/dr/RunnelsLC01a.htm | |
| Data accessed: | 12/29/2018 |
THE VIRTUAL WALL ® www.VirtualWall.org
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Hey, Craig! Kay and I appreciate your sharing what you wrote and I am passing on to you a few of Kay's brother's memories through the project of Blair Flint, a student at Westlake High School in Austin, TX, whom we assisted back in 2010.
There are two stories here, the story of the project that Blair was working on and its product, https://eanes.tv/category/
Here is Lloyd's entry on the VirtualWall.org web site, http://www.virtualwall.org/dr/
You may find this article relevant that came out of one of my interviews for Veterans Day back in 2008 that underscores the sacrifice of veterans and laments Lloyd's never having had the opportunity to see a lacrosse game with me! I so wish we could have done that!!
https://www.baltimoresun.com/
Glad to share this with you! Not sure what you can do with it, but, it is a story like those of too many others! Never Give Up!! Semper Fi!! OORAH!!
Kay and George Tracy
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REMEMBRANCES
http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/44888/LLOYD-C-RUNNELS-JRVeterans Day November 11, 2017
Remembering you on this Veterans Day, November 11, 2017 As it is also your birthday I pray that you have family members left to remember you each and every day.
POSTED ON 11/11/17 - BY A GRATEFUL AMERICAN
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POSTED ON 11/23/13 - BY A MARINE, QUANG TRI, VIETNAM
Remembering An American Hero
POSTED ON 10/31/13
- BY CURT CARTER CCARTER02@EARTHLINK.NET
Dear 2LT Lloyd Chisolm Runnels Jr, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
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I will always remember you Lloyd
POSTED ON 6/16/05 - BY LCDR RONALD J. FAHRENBACHER, JAGC, USN (RET) RONYJO@DIRECWAY.COM
We went to high school together and later were roommates at USL. I have always felt like I had a part in your decision to become a Marine. I was also a Gung Ho Marine and often talked-up the Marine Corps with you at college.
When I read of your death in Viet Nam, I was stunned that you had become a Marine and had given your life for this country. While I feel a sense of guilt over having somehow contributed to your choice of the Marine Corps, I am so very proud to have known you and the kind of person you were. Thank you Lloyd for your unselfish service to our great country and for the ultimate sacrifice you made for all of us.
God bless your soul and rest in peace my brother Marine.
When I read of your death in Viet Nam, I was stunned that you had become a Marine and had given your life for this country. While I feel a sense of guilt over having somehow contributed to your choice of the Marine Corps, I am so very proud to have known you and the kind of person you were. Thank you Lloyd for your unselfish service to our great country and for the ultimate sacrifice you made for all of us.
God bless your soul and rest in peace my brother Marine.
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Thank you Lieutenant Runnels
POSTED ON 8/7/03 - BY DONALD LYTLE
Although we never met personally, I want to thank you Lieutenant Lloyd Chisolm Runnels, Jr., for your courageous and valiant service, faithful contribution, and your most holy sacrifice given to this great country of ours!
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you Lieutenant L.C. Runnels, Jr., for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
Your Spirit is alive--and strong, therefore Sir, you shall never be forgotten, nor has your death been in vain!
Again, thank you Lieutenant L.C. Runnels, Jr., for a job well done!
REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY MARINE FRIEND
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From your sister
POSTED ON 12/13/01 - BY DR. KAY BLYTHE TRACY
Dear Junior: I think of you everyday. I know you'd be proud of your namesake, Lloyd Runnels Tracy and his brothers, Jeep and Chisholm.
Love,
Kay
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We will remember you.
POSTED ON 10/4/00 - BY VIETNAM VETS OF SECOND BATTALION, FIRST MARINES
Your brothers of Second Battalion, First Marines honor your service and your supreme sacrifice. You are one of our heroes.
Your comrades of 2/1 hold you in their hearts and minds forever. Take your warrior's rest for a duty well done.
Semper Fi, Marine!
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We appreciate your service and sacrifice.
Semper Fi, Marine
Craig Hullinger
Semper Fi, Marine
Craig Hullinger
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