Lance Corporal Thomas Patrick Noonan, Jr. (November 18, 1943–February 5, 1969) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration-the Medal of Honor-for heroism. He was killed in action on 5 February 1969 in Vietnam. This petition will be forwarded to the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy, for his consideration to have an Arleigh Burke Class destroyer named after Lance Corporal Noonan in keeping with the traditional naming conventions of naming destroyers after US Navy, US Marine Corps or US Coast Guard heroes and would coincide appropriately with the 50th year anniversary of Lance Corporal Noonan's death in 2019.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_P._Noonan_Jr.
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July 30, 2019
Reaching one thousand signatures serves as a quiet reminder that the story of Lance Corporal Noonan continues to resonate with people today. It is truly humbling to see so many individuals choose to honor his sacrifice with this collective gesture.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 29, 2019
July 27, 2019
Reaching one thousand signatures will demonstrate a clear and collective commitment to honoring the legacy of Lance Corporal Noonan. This upcoming milestone provides the tangible evidence of support we require when presenting our case to the Department of the Navy. Please consider directing others to this page so we may cross this threshold with strength.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2018
July 4, 2018
Moving toward one hundred signatures provides a tangible indication of the quiet resolve behind this tribute to Lance Corporal Noonan. Please invite others to join this effort so that our formal request carries the weight of a truly collective remembrance when it reaches the Secretary of the Navy.
340 Comments
I grew up on 47 st in Woodside. I remember Tommy Noonan when he was in college at CCNY studying Gym as a Major. He used to lift weights in a garage 4 doors down from me .He was a big powerful guy back then and he joined the Marines to serve his country. He brought honors to our neighborhood and to the corps.
Lance Corporal Thomas Patrick Noonan, Jr. well deserves to have a US Navy destroyer named after him. Please do this so that it coincides with the 50th anniversary of his death in Vietnam, Thank you in advance.
Nam veteran myself, make this right and do the right thing. I know we can't name everything after the boys we lost, but a Medal of Honor recipient should be considered and approved. Thank you for your time in this matter.
I was only a kid when he died but he was a friend of my sister and I remember how the whole neighborhood was shook by his death. He was very brave and deserves this honor
How dare you name a US Naval War Ship after some non military serving politician when we have real and obvious selections from the many Medal of Honor Awardees!
Deserved
Courthouse Bay 59-60
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Lance Corporal Thomas Patrick Noonan, Jr. (November 18, 1943–February 5, 1969) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration-the Medal of Honor-for heroism. He was killed in action on 5 February 1969 in Vietnam. This petition will be forwarded to the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy, for his consideration to have an Arleigh Burke Class destroyer named after Lance Corporal Noonan in keeping with the traditional naming conventions of naming destroyers after US Navy, US Marine Corps or US Coast Guard heroes and would coincide appropriately with the 50th year anniversary of Lance Corporal Noonan's death in 2019.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_P._Noonan_Jr.
Updates
July 30, 2019
Reaching one thousand signatures serves as a quiet reminder that the story of Lance Corporal Noonan continues to resonate with people today. It is truly humbling to see so many individuals choose to honor his sacrifice with this collective gesture.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 29, 2019
July 27, 2019
Reaching one thousand signatures will demonstrate a clear and collective commitment to honoring the legacy of Lance Corporal Noonan. This upcoming milestone provides the tangible evidence of support we require when presenting our case to the Department of the Navy. Please consider directing others to this page so we may cross this threshold with strength.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2018
July 4, 2018
Moving toward one hundred signatures provides a tangible indication of the quiet resolve behind this tribute to Lance Corporal Noonan. Please invite others to join this effort so that our formal request carries the weight of a truly collective remembrance when it reaches the Secretary of the Navy.
340 Comments
Thomas deserves this honor and this recognition would also remember the many men and women from Queens NY who served with valor during the Vietnam Nam war.
I grew up on 47 st in Woodside. I remember Tommy Noonan when he was in college at CCNY studying Gym as a Major. He used to lift weights in a garage 4 doors down from me .He was a big powerful guy back then and he joined the Marines to serve his country. He brought honors to our neighborhood and to the corps.
Lance Corporal Thomas Patrick Noonan, Jr. well deserves to have a US Navy destroyer named after him. Please do this so that it coincides with the 50th anniversary of his death in Vietnam, Thank you in advance.
Nam veteran myself, make this right and do the right thing. I know we can't name everything after the boys we lost, but a Medal of Honor recipient should be considered and approved. Thank you for your time in this matter.
I was only a kid when he died but he was a friend of my sister and I remember how the whole neighborhood was shook by his death. He was very brave and deserves this honor
How dare you name a US Naval War Ship after some non military serving politician when we have real and obvious selections from the many Medal of Honor Awardees!
Deserved
Courthouse Bay 59-60
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Thomas deserves this honor and this recognition would also remember the many men and women from Queens NY who served with valor during the Vietnam Nam war.