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John W. Marcum VIRGINIA BEACH - Navy SEAL Senior Chief Petty Officer John "Dusty" Wayne Marcum, 34, of the 2400 block of Colony Drive, died Sept. 11, 2008, while serving his country in Afghanistan. His awards include a Silver Star and four Bronze Star medals for combat valor. John was born Sept. 25, 1973, in Flushing, Mich., to Wayne and Luellen Marcum. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cindy Marcum and daughter, Madison and stepdaughters, Tyler and Jade Dobbins, all of Virginia Beach; "Mom and Dad," Charles and Regina Hall; two brothers-in-law, Troy and Dustin Hall; sister, Kaylee Pirle and husband Dave and their children, Grace and Carter; a nephew, Troy Boo Hall; granddaughter, Ayden Danielle Davison; and his SEAL team warrior brothers. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Wayne Marcum Fund at Navy Federal Credit Union. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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for John Marcum
Charlie Gili
October 8, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Fund to honor and remember John W. Marcum US Navy Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Bart Wellisley
October 23, 2013
RIP my friend, our protector! Thank you for all you've done!
AJ
September 11, 2013
We won't forget
Peggy Childers
September 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer John Marcum:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Chief Petty Officer John Marcum:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Eileen Suggs
May 30, 2010
Memorial Day 2010...you are remembered.
John got started early ;)
November 10, 2009
Peggy Childers
September 12, 2009
To the family of Chief Petty Officer John Marcum:
John gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
B C
August 12, 2009
THANKS!!!
Eileen Suggs
May 25, 2009
Not forgotten. Thank you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 27, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Marcum family and friends in the loss of John. I did not know John, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. John you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~
zach vaughn
March 27, 2009
Dusty, Will always be remembered. He was a true warrior and friend. My prayers and sympathy go out to you, his family.
Sue Williams
November 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Johns family. We are very proud to have known you John for the short time we did and we will miss you very much. Thank you so much for your service and your brave sacrifice to keep our nation safe. From Sue Brittany and Journey.
Sandy Bonesteel
November 6, 2008
My condolences to the family of Chief Petty Officer John Marcum. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.
Kenna Larra
October 27, 2008
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Debbi
October 11, 2008
To the family and parents of John I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you
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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR
Stephanie Rafoss
September 30, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith:
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
September 25, 2008
John,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 23, 2008
REST IN PEACE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MARCUM, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL OFFICERS, LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Mollie K.
September 23, 2008
Cindy,
Words can't express how devasted we were to hear this news. We know that nothing will (or even could) ever change how much he means to you, and you to him.
Thank god you have such a wonderful, supportive family to lean on and share his memory with in this sad time.
Mollie and Justin (Dustin's friends)
william williamson
September 22, 2008
"Greater love hath no man than he who gives his life for a friend". Freedom is our gift from you Chief, thanks so much for that gift John.Rest in peace hero, your misson is over.
CSM W.H. Williamson
Gina Foreman
September 22, 2008
My prayers goes out the family and friends of John "Dusty" Marcum. Such a great person who had a beautiful heart and smile.
Valorie
September 21, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Len Miller
September 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this saddest of hours. CPO Marcum made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. His is a special place in heaven.
William Jensen
September 20, 2008
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. It is people like you who make this country the greatest place on God's Earth.
kathi poppert
September 19, 2008
John, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made so I can continue to have freedom. you will never be forgotten, to John's family I am so sorry for the loss of John I know above being a Hero he is your family and my heart breaks for you all. we dont know eachtoher but now are forever joined, as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward age 19 while serving in Iraq on May 6 2008 was also added to the long list of American Hero's who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's continued freedom. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace John, America Love's you...
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward 170th military police 42 brigade 504th battalion, Fort Lewis WA, forever a dragon slayer...
Chuck Hoehn
September 19, 2008
I wish to pass on my deepest sympathies to your family. America would not be Free without Heroes like your son. I know he is smiling down on an America that will forever remain the land of the Free because of the sacrifices of the Brave Heroes like him. May God bless and comfort you in this sad time.
Gale Poindexter
September 19, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Chief Petty Officer John Marcum. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Gary Allain
September 19, 2008
Chief Petty Officer John Marcum
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
September 19, 2008
Father we entrust our brother John to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold John in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
September 19, 2008
John, God bless you sailor and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Marcum family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of John and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Frank Davis
September 18, 2008
To the Marcum Family,
My deepest condolences to you all.
I also share in your loss. John and I served in two platoons together at SEAL Team 2 in the 90's. He was a true professional and teammate. His tremendous sense of humor made life in the SEAL Teams that much better. God bless him and all of you.
Kathy Lee
September 18, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes to the family of this brave soldier. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. I pray the Lord will strengthen you in ways that you could not have imagined.
Kathy Lee
Wife of Chaplain Lee
sandy motto
September 18, 2008
John is my daughter's friend. He and Cindy helped in a time of need and I am forever grateful. I only met him once, but was immediately impressed. My husband is a retired Marine and we will always have a place in our heart for John.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
September 18, 2008
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
SEAL Mom
September 17, 2008
To John's Family,
I am sorry that this tragedy has befallen you. All Americans are more safe because of John's efforts to protect us and his many selfless acts of bravery. He must have loved you all so much.
September 17, 2008
To the Marcum family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Johns' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
September 17, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPO John Marcum our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Navy and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. John, you are a brave Navy SEAL, a Patriot Warrior and true Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to John’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Gale Poindexter
September 16, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Chief Petty Officer John Marcum. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4
Garnet Jenkins
September 16, 2008
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of CPO, John Marcum, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Hero's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price John and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Marcum family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with John.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
william williamson
September 16, 2008
"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND". FREEDOM IS OUR GIFT FROM YOU CHIEF. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT GIFT JOHN. REST IN PEACE HERO, YOUR MISSON IS DONE.
CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON
Ellen Burnette
September 16, 2008
Cindy,
There is nothing that anyone can say or do to take the pain away that you are experiencing right now, but I hope that knowing that there are so many people who care and want to help will be a comfort to you. We send you our love and are sharing your loss.
Ellen & Denny Burnette
Parents of your friend, Ginger
Shelley H
September 16, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CPO John Marcum for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Senior Chief Petty Officer John Wayne Marcum
September 16, 2008
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