The motto of the Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis" is embodied in the person of Corporal Abdalla in the legacy he inherited, lived and transmitted to future generations with his service to the United States. Welcome Home Marine!
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Karen Kress
11 years ago
Stand Up for Duke America!
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Donna King-Nykolaycuyk
11 years ago
Loren Duke Abdalla deserves a review of his heroic services on May 5, 1945. May the president of This Great Country, The United States of America, take notice and give honor to this U.S. Marine.
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Arizo Gajewski
11 years ago
This is what a Hero is. This proud Veteran deserves the respect that he earned.
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Stevem S Siciliano
11 years ago
Please let this brave and deserving veteran have this award.
Thank you.
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Samuel Hayes
11 years ago
Great story. Good luck!
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Bill Simmons
11 years ago
SEMPER FI CPL. DUKE!
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Tom Smolich
11 years ago
If he earned it - Give it to him !!
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Mike Siciliano
11 years ago
Uncle Duke, I read the book. You are and have been my idol for over 45 years. Semper Fi
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Susan Siciliano
11 years ago
Good Luck Uncle Duke! I think you're becoming a part of history while waiting for your medal. Let's go, President Obama!
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James grveles
11 years ago
Should of been taken care of years ago
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Robert Renteria
11 years ago
As a U.S army disabled veteran we must stand up for each-other. We have over 300,000 veterans living on the streets or in shelters in the U.S., and an average of 22 veterans committing suicide everyday. Lets stand up for our veterans who stood up for us because we are American! Stand up for Papa Duke! My name is Robert Renteria and I am an American.
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Ron and Pat Jackson
11 years ago
We hope that this petition gets signed for our dear friend Corporal Loren Duke Abdalla (Duke). No one deserves this honor more than him.
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Gerald V. Pedrn`=
11 years ago
After reading all the material I could gather I also feel that Cpl Abdalla's actions deserve consideration for the Congressional Medal of Honor, I urge the President to review is man's actions and do the right thing.
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Mel Ellingsen
11 years ago
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I have read through all the material including most of the book, 'Stand Like a Man'. In my opinion, Cpl Abdalla's actions during WWII deserve a Presidential review and consideration for the Medal of Honor.
Mel Ellingsen, Commandant, Lake County Detachment 801 of the Marine Corps League.
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Sheila Sims
11 years ago
A true hero and very much worthy and deserving of this honor! I feel very fortunate to have met Corporal Abdalla and am eternally grateful for his service to our great nation.
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Douglas Nykolaycuyk
11 years ago
I am Honored, Blessed and Fortunate to be Cpl. Loren Duke Abdalla's eldest grandson. Duke "The Indian" has ALWAYS been a Family Treasure and NOW is a National Treasure when I heard about what happened and what he did during The Battle of Okinawa, after being severely injured during The Battle of Peleliu. His actions on May 5, 1945, have been Honored at every level of government and we Truly do live in a Grateful Nation, but his case has now reached The President and I pray Duke is given the proper closure that he has Earned and Deserves. Thank You Everyone for Your Support!!! GOD Bless The United States of America!!!!
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Mick Grady
11 years ago
Our First Commander in Chief said it best......
The willingness with which our young are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.
George Washington 1789
Gitterdun!!!
The motto of the Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis" is embodied in the person of Corporal Abdalla in the legacy he inherited, lived and transmitted to future generations with his service to the United States. Welcome Home Marine!
Stand Up for Duke America!
Loren Duke Abdalla deserves a review of his heroic services on May 5, 1945. May the president of This Great Country, The United States of America, take notice and give honor to this U.S. Marine.
This is what a Hero is. This proud Veteran deserves the respect that he earned.
Please let this brave and deserving veteran have this award. Thank you.
Great story. Good luck!
SEMPER FI CPL. DUKE!
If he earned it - Give it to him !!
Uncle Duke, I read the book. You are and have been my idol for over 45 years. Semper Fi
Good Luck Uncle Duke! I think you're becoming a part of history while waiting for your medal. Let's go, President Obama!
Should of been taken care of years ago
As a U.S army disabled veteran we must stand up for each-other. We have over 300,000 veterans living on the streets or in shelters in the U.S., and an average of 22 veterans committing suicide everyday. Lets stand up for our veterans who stood up for us because we are American! Stand up for Papa Duke! My name is Robert Renteria and I am an American.
We hope that this petition gets signed for our dear friend Corporal Loren Duke Abdalla (Duke). No one deserves this honor more than him.
After reading all the material I could gather I also feel that Cpl Abdalla's actions deserve consideration for the Congressional Medal of Honor, I urge the President to review is man's actions and do the right thing.
I have read through all the material including most of the book, 'Stand Like a Man'. In my opinion, Cpl Abdalla's actions during WWII deserve a Presidential review and consideration for the Medal of Honor. Mel Ellingsen, Commandant, Lake County Detachment 801 of the Marine Corps League.
A true hero and very much worthy and deserving of this honor! I feel very fortunate to have met Corporal Abdalla and am eternally grateful for his service to our great nation.
I am Honored, Blessed and Fortunate to be Cpl. Loren Duke Abdalla's eldest grandson. Duke "The Indian" has ALWAYS been a Family Treasure and NOW is a National Treasure when I heard about what happened and what he did during The Battle of Okinawa, after being severely injured during The Battle of Peleliu. His actions on May 5, 1945, have been Honored at every level of government and we Truly do live in a Grateful Nation, but his case has now reached The President and I pray Duke is given the proper closure that he has Earned and Deserves. Thank You Everyone for Your Support!!! GOD Bless The United States of America!!!!
Our First Commander in Chief said it best...... The willingness with which our young are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation. George Washington 1789
I am standing up for Papa Duke!