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Charles Lindberg Obituary
Lindberg spent decades explaining that it was his patrol, not the one captured in the famous Associated Press photograph by Joe Rosenthal, that raised the first flag as U.S. forces fought to take the Japanese island.
Lindberg - no relation to Charles Lindbergh the aviator - died Sunday, said John Pose, director of the Morris Nilsen Funeral Home.
In the late morning of Feb. 23, 1945, Lindberg joined five other Marines fighting their way to the top of Mount Suribachi.
"Two of our men found this big, long pipe there," he said in an interview with The Associated Press in 2003. "We tied the flag to it, took it to the highest spot we could find and we raised it.
"Down below, the troops started to cheer, the ship's whistles went off, it was just something that you would never forget," he said. "It didn't last too long, because the enemy started coming out of the caves."
The moment was captured by Sgt. Lou Lowery, a photographer from the Marine Corps' Leatherneck magazine. It was the first time a foreign flag flew on Japanese soil, according to the book "Flags of Our Fathers," by James Bradley with Ron Powers.
By Lindberg's account, his commander ordered the first flag replaced and safeguarded because he worried someone would take it as a souvenir. Lindberg was back in combat when six men raised the second, larger flag about four hours later.
Rosenthal's photo of the second flag-raising became one of the most enduring images of the war and the model for the U.S. Marine Corps memorial in Washington.
No one, Lindberg said, believed him when he said he raised the first flag at Iwo Jima. "I was called a liar," he said.
In 1954, Lindberg was invited to Washington for the dedication of the Marine memorial. It carried the names of the second group of flag-raisers, but not the first.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
257 Entries
March 21, 2011
Thank You for your service. May the God
of us all bless you. Semper Fi.
Barry F Singleton, US Army, 1965-1971
Tom Adams
December 16, 2010
Thank you Cpl. Lindberg for your historical service to our country. You and all those other marines will never be forgotten. Well done sir. Semper Fi.
kenneth reeder
January 15, 2010
thank you marine!!!!! for a great moment in time.the other day i bought a pack of ball cards and was shocked and pleased to pull a autograf card with your name signed on it and just a little about you being part of the frist flagg raising at iwo jima.to your family i will always cherish the card. god bless to the family,stay wrapped in gods loveing arms kenneth r. reeder dayton ohio
Ron Silver
December 22, 2009
Well done, Marine!
Simper Fi.
How you can show support
Cory Hays
May 20, 2009
God bless you Charles Lindberg for the sacrifices you made for this great country. Although the people in this new generation take it for granted, you are a TRUE HERO!! I only wish I could have known you and talked with you. Thank you again!!!
Ray Lentz
February 26, 2009
" Semper Fi "
Edie Vines
January 11, 2009
A true gentleman. scholar and a heck of a nice guy.
Douglas Kingdom
April 14, 2008
It is a privledge to sign this book in honor of a great American! God bless him and his family.
Doug Kingdom
MAJ, U.S. Army (RET)
Dina Niklas (Anderson)
December 25, 2007
It's a great honor to say that I once met this wonderful man. God Bless.
Vincent Lagattuta
December 10, 2007
As a Patriot Guard Member and proud American, I salute you "Chuck" Lindberg for your contribution to this nation when it needed you most. Thank You from the bottom of my heart and you will always be a HERO to me. God Bless You and Your family and may God find a special place in Heavean for you.
Linda Atkins (Friedell)
November 2, 2007
To Vi and Family,
I just stumbled across Chuck's obituary notice while googling his name to share some information about him with a friend. I'm so very sorry to learn of your loss. Having grown up next door to your family, I fondly remember Chuck's warm, larger-than-life character. I've always appreciated his Iwo Jima story, and always look for him to be interviewed whenever there is a documentary on the battle and flag raising. It is very satisfying to know that he led a very long and fulfilling life - and all those wonderful grandchildren! I'm sure you will all miss him very much. Take care of yourselves.
Best regards,
Linda
MSgt Sean & Wendi Tooze
August 13, 2007
To Vi and the Lindberg kids, it was an honor to have known Chuck. I appreciate everything he did for me during the Toys for Tots campaign in MN along with the rest of the Marine Corps Organizations. It was also a great honor to have you at the 2006 Marine Corps Recruiting Ball along with the Chairman of the JCS, General Pace.
Vi, if you ever need anything, please contact us and we will make it happen.
John Thomas
July 30, 2007
It is an honor for me to have the opportunity to sign this guest book. All those of the greatest generation are heroes. Those who served on Iwo Jima no doubt had one foot in hell. You have my deepest sympathy.
Bob Feder
July 29, 2007
Very sorry for your loss I knew your Son when stationed in Santa ana Ca
former Cpl Bob Feder
Karl C. Appel, Jr. 1943
Karl C Appel
July 29, 2007
I had the pleasure of meeting Charles on Guam during the 50th anniversary trip to Iwo Jima. Since we were on the same truck, while touring Iwo Jima, I had the opportunity to talk with Charles and got to know him better. He was a fine man.
Libby Cox
July 26, 2007
Dear Vi - I'm sure you won't recall our meeting in Washington, DC last Veterans Day. I was the star-struck history-lover from Baltimore who was watching your husband and the other veterans who had congregated at the WWII Memorial. They were telling their stories and I was standing in awe at a distance. You were so kind to visit with me and tell me your stories. You introduced me to this special man and you gave me one of his cards (and I treasure it). I will always count that as one of the most special days of my life. My sincerest sympathy in your loss. May your life continue to be full in new and wonder-filled ways.
Sincerely,
Ed and Eileen Sharron
July 15, 2007
Your poster and your medallion hang proudly in our home. Our daughter, Dee Cox, brought your story to us after her research on the original flag raising.She was very proud of you ,and through her research a lot more people are aware of the true facts of Iwo Jima.May God Bless your family, and you Mr.Lindberg Rest In Peace.
Lyle Lindberg
July 6, 2007
Semper Fi Sir. I did 2 tours of duty in Nam myself as a marine. My name is Lyle H. Lindberg. I live not far from Iwo Jimo right now, but am origially from Boston, where the rest of the family still lives. I wonder if we're related?
John Stevens
July 6, 2007
I wish to express my Thanks for his service to our country,and for fighting to bring to light the first flag raising on Iwo Jima , May Charles Proudly Guard the Gates of Heaven, Semper-Fi
Bob & Audrey Donahue
July 5, 2007
Dear Vi and Family, It was a great pleasure knowing Chuck these past few years and the visits we had to your beautiful home and talking on the phone with you. It was the greatest moment in my life when we raised enough money to feed all the veteran hospitals in the U.S. back in the fall of 2004 up in Rochester, Mn.and to ride with you and Chuck to the event. Chuck will always be my Hero and you also for being his wife all these years. Love and Blessings to you and your family. Bob and Audrey Donahue
Sam Ruffino Jr.
July 3, 2007
On behalf of the Ruffino family, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Lindberg family. My family and I had the privilege and honor to meet Mr. & Mrs. Lindberg twice at their home. He was a wonderful role model for our children. Mr. Lindberg was a true hero on and off the battlefield. May God bless You and your family.
Cindy Skow
July 2, 2007
I was proud to have met Charlie that last month. What a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many.
devil dog6771
July 2, 2007
Semper Fi to one of America's greatest heroes. May you now be at peace in the company of those brothers who fought so valiantly at your side.
May your family be comforted by the knowledge that your bravery and deeds live on forever. I offer the family my sincerest condolences. God Bless you all.
devildog6771
Cpl. USMC
Vietnam Era Veteran [non-combatant]
Joseph Witherill
July 1, 2007
Semper Fi Chuck, you will be remembered in my heart as on of the most humble Marines I have ever meet. One of the most giving and Honorable men I have known.
I Love you Chuck.
Joseph Witherill
Ted Werre
July 1, 2007
I met Mr. Lindburg when I was a kid In Grand Forks. He worked with my uncle about two blocks from my house.
My uncle said a few years ago he would like to get in touch with him but had no idea how to. I said I could find him on the internet and I did.
MY uncle,Lester Werre, called him and they were re-aquainted shortly before my uncle passed.
Frank Dalton
July 1, 2007
A proud Navy Vet WWII who taught and worked closely with Marines offers his sincere condolences to Mr. Lindberg's family.
Howard Brewer
July 1, 2007
Sadly, a living part of history has come to an end. However; the deed of Corporal Charles Lindberg and his fellow Marines will live forever. Semper Fi Corporal;, see you at the gates.
H.J. Brewer: (Sarge)
USMC: veteran
Jacquelyn Hober
June 30, 2007
Corporal Lindberg
I want you to know my husband was a Marine. He made sure our four children knew the truth about the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima and the history of WW2. Thank You Sir for our Freedom.
Jacquelyn Hober
Mac (Ralph) Magee
June 30, 2007
I have a paperback book called "Battle Cry". This I bought in November, of last year. It's signed by Charles W. Lindberg. It's no less a treasure to me now, than it was when I bought it. I have read much about him and will now re-read it. He's more than an icon. Bless you all and the memory of Charles W. Lindberg, and all veterans everywhere, who made great sacrifices and did wonderous deeds.
I have a small "memorial" in my home dedicated to Robert Dalton (USMC) and all others who served in WWII. The book is there.
Mac Magee
Cane Beds, AZ
[email protected]
Lawrence Fleming
June 30, 2007
Semper_Fi _ Chuck
My deepest sympothy to the Lindberg Family. I only got to know Mr & Mrs Lindberg briefly over the phone yet was always a pleasure. I have 3 treasured items now. I have 2 flags flown on the USS Arizona on the 50th anniversary of bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 Dec 1991 which have also been signed by Mr Lindberg. Probaly the only 2 of this combonation in the world. For fathers day 2007 my son gave me a small vase with Iwo Jima Sand in it. I will continue to carry the torch telling of the First Flag Raisers. Charles isn't gone, he's just changed his duty station. As they say in the Marine Hymm "If the Army or the Navy ever look on Heaven's seens they will find the streets are guarded by the United States Marines". He's just pulling Gate Duty now with St. Peter.
Richard Flagg
June 30, 2007
OOOORAH! Corporal Lindberg for a job well done, both as a Marine and as a gentleman.
Do not forget to open the Gates when I come aboard.
Sandi Breckenridge
June 30, 2007
We thank you Charles Lindberg and will never forget ALL you and your generation did for our nation - for our freedoms and for OUR futures.
May you rest in peace - as you receive your pat on the shoulder and the 'WELL DONE, good and faithful servant.'
You served others and placed them selflessly before yourself.
GOD BLESS your family in their grief.
thank you
June 29, 2007
Dear Charles,
Please find my dad, John P Swinegar Sr. He is another WW2 veteran....
God speed and thank you for all you did for our country .
Glenn Bratcher
June 29, 2007
To CWL...My sympathies to all your family and friends. Guard the gates of Heaven...we'll be there soon!
Semper Fi...My USMC Brother!
Laurie C.
June 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Lindberg. My uncle fought at Iwo Jima and will be waiting to greet him again as another member of America's Greatest Generation crosses over. God Bless your family.
Michael Soderlund
June 29, 2007
Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful. It is the one thing we can rely on with Jeus Christ - He is Always Faithful. Honoring my fellow Marine today will be with me forever.
Dr. John and Edna DesRoches
June 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Vi and the family. We will always loving remember the time we spent with you and Chuck. You are two of our truly special friends.
Rich Hodgson
June 29, 2007
Chuck - I attended your funeral today and saw hundreds of fellow Marines like myself that came to be with you. Iwo was so long ago. Its hard to believe how long ago. People will never know what Iwo Jima means to the Marine Corps or what it should mean to all Americans. There should have been millions there today. If I could have brought them there myself I would have. Being in your presence brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could have met you. God speed to you and Semper Fi Devil Dog! Ooh Rah
Dave E
June 29, 2007
My sympathies to the Lindberg family. I am proud to have been a Marine as Mr. Lindberg was, but know that I could never have been the true hero he was. He (and men like him) literally saved the world over 60 years ago. God Bless his memory.
Dick Berg
June 29, 2007
Cpl. Lindberg, in my book you are my hero and a true Marine.
It was because of men like you that I joined the Marines in 1953.
I am sure when you get to heavens gate your Marine buddies from Iwo Jima will be waiting for you and greeting you with open arms.
Rest in peace Marine and may God bless you. He knows the real story of Iwo Jima.
Semper Fi
Scott Connell
June 29, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and my eternal respect and gratitude to Mr. Lindberg. His service during one of the most crucial moments and during one of the most crucial battles in American history will never be forgotten. The importance to being a key figure in instantly raising the morale of your comarades and crushing the spirit of your foes can not be understated. As Secretary Forrestal said, "That flag means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years." It is infintely sad for us to lose a national treasure, but Heaven surely is a better (and well guarded) place. Semper Fi!
W Richee
June 29, 2007
We lost another of the greatest generation. Mr. Lindberg is a true American hero. Rest in peace my friend.
June 29, 2007
To the family of Mr. Lindberg: My sympathies and prayers are with you.
To Mr. Lindberg himself: Thank you and God Bless you. Your courage will never be forgotten and Marines in bootcamp today learn of your bravery and heroics.
From the Proud Mom of a Lance Corporal at Camp Pendleton.
Michele Putman
June 29, 2007
God Bless you...a real, and true hero of America. You represented all good, honest Americans with dignity and pride. Thank you. May you have the best conversation with our father up in Heaven! God Bless you and your family!
Bob & Edith Stamper
June 29, 2007
We would have been honored to have met Mr. Lindberg.
A WW2 U.S. Marine Hero.
Semper Fi ! ! ! Mr. Lindberg! ! !
I had two uncles in the Marines, three uncles in the Army, One uncle in the Navy, and one aunt in the WAC's. All served overseas during WW2. One of my uncles, Carl was wounded on Iwo Jima. They all came home alive Thank God. I admired them all so much, and I would put Mr. Lindberg at the top of that much admired group. God Bless All our Troops! We all owe them so much!
We pray to God for His Love and Blessings for all the family, friends, and service buddies of Mr. Charles W. Lindberg.
We ask the Grace, Healing, and Tender Mercies of our Lord Jesus Christ be forever with this family and friends. Also the Guidance and Comfort of our Holy Spirit be ever continuing.
Lamentations 3:24 (King James Bible)
The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Psalm 23:4 ( King James Bible )
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Paul R. and Sharon Darrow
June 29, 2007
It's a Marine thing, something only another Marine can understand. Semper Fi Chuck, old Marines may die, but their honor lives on forever in the lives and memories of all Marines. We salute you!
June 29, 2007
Sir Charles Lindberg - Because you earned it ! You were truly one of the proud and few,THANKS for serving our country. My prayers and thoughts will always be with you and your family. Semper Fi Bill Leitch La Quinta Ca USMC 65-71
Pat Robinson
June 29, 2007
My deepest sympathys to the family of Charles W. Lindberg. He was a true American Hero. My dad is still alive and was there at the time of the flag raising.
Patricia Carr
June 29, 2007
What a pity so many of our WWII heros are leaving us. We miss you and we admire you. And we respect you for your service to our country. Your generation was the last "great" generation of soldiers and heroes, so it has been said. You have been an example to all those who currently serve in our armed forces. Your generation of soldiers are the ones to whom our young ones look for leadership and example. I know that God has been pleased with your service here on earth. May you continue to serve him in spirit as you have served him in the flesh on this earth. Our hearts go out to your family in this trying time for them, but for you, we rejoice in your reunion with the loved ones who proceeded you in death. You have a wonderful new life ahead of you.
Jerry Willis
June 29, 2007
To the family of Mr CHARLES W LINDBERG, please accept my most sincere and deepest condolences.
A part of history has left us, but he will always be a part of this
country's history.
Semper Fi, Chuck
Tony Maghrak
June 29, 2007
To the Lindberg Family I extend our deepest sympathies. We are honored and proud th have our building named after Chuck. He symbolizes all we strive for in our own lives. What was risked or sacrificed many years ago we should all appreciate today. The pride and dedication that Chuck had for our country is not measureable. We at the JATC feel very honored to be the vessel to hold the spirit for all that Chuck embodies. In dedicating the building in Chuck's name we are all dedicating ourselves to have that same kind of conviction and pride in all we do in our daily lives. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Minneapolis Electrical JATC
Don Conley & family
June 29, 2007
Mr Lindberg, Thank you for your service to our country, you are a TRUE HERO........
June 29, 2007
Thank you Mr. Lindberg for your honorable bravery.. God Bless You and your family.
Kathy
June 29, 2007
I never had the honor of meeting you but I believe you and I thank you for protecting our country and our freedom.
Godspeed
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
June 29, 2007
Rest in peace and thank you for holding the flag at a time when it needed the most.
Ole Johnson
June 29, 2007
I was introduced to Chuck & his wife Vi, in Mandan ND, oh!! 15-17 ?? years ago. GREAT PEOPLE!!! I would stop and visit them when I would get to the cities. They were always happy to see me and they would always open up their home and their hearts to me. I was a young man interested in WW2 military history. I can't tell you how many photos the Lindbergs gave me and how very special it was when they gave me a vile of sand from Iwo Jima. I had gotten other photos and a fabulous art print from them over the years. I have & will continue to proudly display these photos at gun shows telling America the rest of the story. I am sorry that I will have to miss the service Friday. I picked the wrong week for knee surgery. Actually, If we trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, He will direct our paths. When I first meet the Lindbergs I was still a sinner, but I have since been saved by His [Gods] Grace. My path will not lead me to Minneapolis this weekend,but I am so thankful for the friendship that was formed so many years ago. My heart, my thoughts & my prayers are with you Vi and family. May God grant you His Grace and His Peace in Jesus Name.
Amy
June 29, 2007
Dear Hero,
Thank you for your patriotism, sacrifice, and dedication to our wonderful country. May your gentleman's heart and warrior soul find rest in the arms of God.
Semper Fidelis
Robert E Olson
June 29, 2007
Goodby Marine! Semper Fi!
USMC 1957, 1958, 1959!
Kari
June 28, 2007
My sympathy to the Lindberg family. I met you at Rouse Mechanical when I was very young and back then never realized what a hero you were! Thank you for all you did for us!! You will never be forgotten!
J.N.
June 28, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Tawn Loftus
June 28, 2007
Thank you for your contribution...for my freedom!
STEELE ELISHA
June 28, 2007
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERRISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. REST IN PEACE DEAR BROTHER, REST IN THE SAVIOUR'S ARMS. FAREWELL AND GOOD NIGHT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN AT JESUS'S FEET IN HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM.
Anonymous
June 28, 2007
Thank you for your service to our country!
Siempre fi!
May God bless all of our Marines --they are special!
Tom Christian
June 28, 2007
Mr. Lindberg was a true gentleman. He always had time for everybody. I guess God needed a special person to guard the streets of gold.
ACT USMC
June 28, 2007
Rest easy, sleep well, Marine; Know the line has held- your job is done!
R J Bond
June 28, 2007
My uncle, John Rak, was one of the Marines who died on Iwo Jima. You'll be in good company Mr. Lindberg...
RJB (USMC 66-69)
June 28, 2007
Well done...Well done...Well done...Well done...
A Very Proud Marine Mother
June 28, 2007
Mr. Lindberg, we will be eternally grateful to you for your courage and your steadfast and unwavering support and defense of our country. May you rest in eternal peace knowing that my son, and many, many other sons, brothers, husbands and fathers now carry the torch of freedom for you. Semper Fidelis
June 28, 2007
Thanks Marine, your will not be forgotten.
Capt Benjamin Middendorf
USMC
Instructor, The Basic School, Quantico, VA
darryl McDaniel
June 28, 2007
Semper Fi to the end Chuck, rest in peace.
Rick Pruss
June 28, 2007
To a great man and patriot: thanks for being an eternal inspiration to all of us Marines that continue to carry the torch. Your heroic acts have been imortalized in American history and Marine Corps tradition, and rightly so. Stay vigil while guarding the Gates of Glory, sir,and I'll relieve you when I get there.
Semper Fi,
Corporal, USMC
Kelly Kirkland Sgt, USMC
June 28, 2007
Thanks Marine,
Thanks for your service and commitment to our country at a time of great need. Your sacrifice as so many others will never be forgotton. I pray peace and comfort for your family in this time of loss.
Aaron Ledebuhr, USMC Veteran, Semper Fi
June 28, 2007
I had the honor and the privilege to meet Mr. Lindberg back in 2003. I had just left active duty (USMC '98-'03) and I was attending a Marine Corps Birthday get-together at the Holiday Inn South in Rochester MN where Chuck was the guest of honor. Everyone watched and listened intently as Chuck shared his memories from his experiences on Iwo Jima while showing us a slide show of pictures he had. He told us stories with such vivid detail it was as if he had just come home from that war. Chuck is an inspiration to all Marines and is indeed an American Hero. It is with great respect and honor that I will remember him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
Chuck, I look forward to seeing you again at Heaven's pearly gates where we can stand post together.
JoAnne Bult
June 28, 2007
Thanks to all of that generation. I wish that he would have been honored during his life for the flag raising, but he knew the truth and now so do we.
Jonie Bult, Grand Rapids, MI
Yolanda Valdez
June 28, 2007
Another Fallen Hero ~
It makes me proud to say I'm an American because of men like Mr. Lindberg and my SON. (We lost our only son at the age of 19) If we didn't have men like this where would we be today. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. May he rest in peace. OUR HEROS.
“Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine MOM of an American Hero
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
SgtMaj E.E Strong USMCR(RET)
June 28, 2007
"SEMPER FI" Marine,Rest In Peace.
James Borland
June 28, 2007
He was one of many heroes
That fought that dreadful day
He'll always be remembered
When we bow our heads to pray
We pray for those who sacrificed
Their blood and sweat and tears
We thank our brave and stalwart lads
Who put aside their fears
We thank Chuck and the many men
Who struggled in the sand
So freedoms bell would always ring
In this our native land
To those who fought and died that day
To those who came back home
I dedicate to all of them
This plain and simple poem
Bob & May Metzger
June 28, 2007
Thinking of You and Your Family in the loss of your Father. You and Your Family are in our prayers.
Anonmyous
June 28, 2007
SEMPER FI:
ALWAYS A MARINE. It makes me proud to say I'm an American because of men like Mr. Lindberg. If we didn't have men like this where would we be today.
May you rest with the other heros that have made the USA what it is today.
God Bless
Joseph and Erica Conlin
June 28, 2007
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lance and Becky Turner
June 28, 2007
Rest in peace brave Marine, your earthly job in done. Thank you, Mr. Lindberg, for being one of the "Greatest Generation". Sincere sympathies to your family and friends. God bless you and all those you left behind. Semper Fi......
William McCravey
June 28, 2007
Thank You Sir. for all you've done. It is people like you that defines America. God Bless.
Joel Porter
June 27, 2007
To the Lindberg family, Thank you for sharing Chuck with all of us. He was the kind of example that this country needs from the past to lead us into the future. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Newell Chester
June 27, 2007
All service personnel give some and some gave all. I thank Charles Lindberg and all veterans for my freedom,and the sacrifices they have made to serve this country.
Dick Bond
June 27, 2007
I met Chuck when I was a recruiter in Crystal Minnesota and we went to San Diego MCRD together on an educator tour in 1981.
Semper Fi Mr Lindberg. You will be missed, but you will be remembered.
GySgt USMC (Ret)
Cheri Heeter
June 27, 2007
God bless, Mr. Lindberg. Thank you for your noble service to our country.
Chuck Linberg & the Navajo Code Talkers - Dedication of the USMC National Museum 10 November 2006
June 27, 2007
Chuck Lindberg & the Living Members of the Third Platoon, Co. E, 2nd BN, 28th MARINES, 5th Marine Division - Iwo Jima 1945
June 27, 2007
Chuck with Gen Peter Pace - USMC Birthday Ball 2006 in Fredericksburg VA
June 27, 2007
Teresa and Todd Thorpe
June 27, 2007
Jeff and Elke,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole famliy at this time.. We really enjoyed reading and watching all the stories on your father.. He was an amazing man.. Stephie and Trever, you are very lucky to have had such a wonderful Grandfather..
Jon Espenes
June 27, 2007
On behalf of the entire Espenes' Family I extend our deepest sympathy to our friend Vi and the entire Lindberg Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Peace of our Lord comfort you now and in the coming days. And may your memories of our friend Chuck live forever within your hearts and within the hearts of all who have come to know him.
To Chuck - Semper Fi my friend. Your work is over. Thank you for a job well done!
Jon, Ken, & Mary Espenes
Kris Engstrom
June 27, 2007
Thank you Chuck. God Bless your family in their days ahead.
LARRY FORCIER
June 27, 2007
IT IS WHAT AMERICA WAS, AND STILL IS.EVEN TODAY,THEY ARE THE TRUE HEROS.SEMPER FI.
Dennis Valcourt
June 27, 2007
Peace Mr Lindberg...Peace
Susan H
June 27, 2007
While you are mourning the loss of a loved one, others are rejoicing to meet them behind the veil.
Marci Hoff
June 27, 2007
As a co-worker of Rick Lindberg, I wish to express my sympathy to the entire family. What a legacy Chuck leaves for this country as well as his family. You must be very proud of the life he lived.
John Bennett
June 27, 2007
We fought together on Iwo Jima many years ago....Unsung...we all remember what happened on that volcanic rock in 1945!!! We will meet again!! Semper Fi - Oorah !
MGySgt Retired John H. Bennett
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