SUCCESS! The USS Gallagher was officially named this morning!
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pay hagner
9 years ago
DO IT...
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Jerry Aylward
9 years ago
Continue the time honored tradition of naming Naval vessels after those who have fallen for this Great Country!
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murt hunt
9 years ago
well deserved award for a brave young man
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Norrie Walsh
9 years ago
Proud of my cousin Patrick.
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TERESA Pat Mc Nulty
9 years ago
i the undersigned, respectfully request that the Secretary of the Navy direct that a DDG class ship scheduled to be procured in or after 2017, be named in honor of Corporal Patrick "Bob" Gallagher, USMC, Navy Cross, of Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland (KIA ~ Da Nang 1967)
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John S Walsh
9 years ago
Patrick Gallagher was a brave young man who gave his life for the betterment of others
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CIARAN T O SULLIVAN
9 years ago
As a fellow Irishman living in the US. This is an honour.
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Greg Doherty
9 years ago
It is truly an honor to add my name to the petitioners' list. Sleinte
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Terry Riley
9 years ago
Please consider honoring Cpl. Patrick Gallagher USMC by naming a future Navy Destroyer after him.
Sincerely,
Terence J. Riley
President, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Alexandria Va. 22308
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Shawn M Lenahan
9 years ago
Name the next ship Patrick Gallagher, please.
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Thomas Roughneen
9 years ago
Thanks be to God for the Irish Americans
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Carmel
9 years ago
Brave, brave man from the west, Mayo Abu
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Margaret McCann
9 years ago
Would love to honor this outstanding immigrant who fought for our country!
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John McCann
9 years ago
In honor of his service and bravery!
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Martin Durkan
9 years ago
RTE radio one recently aired a documentary on Patrick Gallagher.
It can be found through a google search using "Mayo boy vietnam hero"
Or by clicking on the following link
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwishIbU7vnRAhUCJ8AKHaMkD7AQFggKMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rte.ie%2Fradio1%2Fdoconone%2F2016%2F1202%2F835992-mayo-boy-vietnam-hero%2F&usg=AFQjCNH8kUm2pi1qb_P1-3E3uf7jkup4dg&sig2=vJcBn04zR7nBoHGEw9FfJQ
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Martin Durkan
9 years ago
Plans are being finalized in Patrick's hometown of Ballyhaunis to have a river walk dedicated to his memory.
The ceremony will take place on March 30th.
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John Moore
9 years ago
A hero for old Ireland
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JohnColligan
9 years ago
A brave young man who gave his all for his adopted country.
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Noel Griffin
9 years ago
Native of Cloonfinish, Co Mayo
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Noel Griffin
9 years ago
US Navy Veteran. Served aboard & participated in the commissioning of USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) as a 'Plankowner'.
My father is a native of Cloonfinish, Co Mayo. I wish you all the best with the campaign.
DO IT...
Continue the time honored tradition of naming Naval vessels after those who have fallen for this Great Country!
well deserved award for a brave young man
Proud of my cousin Patrick.
i the undersigned, respectfully request that the Secretary of the Navy direct that a DDG class ship scheduled to be procured in or after 2017, be named in honor of Corporal Patrick "Bob" Gallagher, USMC, Navy Cross, of Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland (KIA ~ Da Nang 1967)
Patrick Gallagher was a brave young man who gave his life for the betterment of others
As a fellow Irishman living in the US. This is an honour.
It is truly an honor to add my name to the petitioners' list. Sleinte
Please consider honoring Cpl. Patrick Gallagher USMC by naming a future Navy Destroyer after him. Sincerely, Terence J. Riley President, Ancient Order of Hibernians Alexandria Va. 22308
Name the next ship Patrick Gallagher, please.
Thanks be to God for the Irish Americans
Brave, brave man from the west, Mayo Abu
Would love to honor this outstanding immigrant who fought for our country!
In honor of his service and bravery!
RTE radio one recently aired a documentary on Patrick Gallagher. It can be found through a google search using "Mayo boy vietnam hero" Or by clicking on the following link https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwishIbU7vnRAhUCJ8AKHaMkD7AQFggKMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rte.ie%2Fradio1%2Fdoconone%2F2016%2F1202%2F835992-mayo-boy-vietnam-hero%2F&usg=AFQjCNH8kUm2pi1qb_P1-3E3uf7jkup4dg&sig2=vJcBn04zR7nBoHGEw9FfJQ
Plans are being finalized in Patrick's hometown of Ballyhaunis to have a river walk dedicated to his memory. The ceremony will take place on March 30th.
A hero for old Ireland
A brave young man who gave his all for his adopted country.
Native of Cloonfinish, Co Mayo
US Navy Veteran. Served aboard & participated in the commissioning of USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) as a 'Plankowner'. My father is a native of Cloonfinish, Co Mayo. I wish you all the best with the campaign.