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Dina Valdez
November 30, 2018 | Mission, TX


McAllen, Texas
1913 - 2015
COL. JOHN COMPTON December 26, 1913 – May 22, 2015 Col. John Compton passed away on May 22, 2015 at the age of 101 years old. He was born on a farm in Bartholomew County Indiana in 1913. John Compton was a respected and beloved pillar to his family and all who knew him. He was a highly decorated...
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Dina Valdez
November 30, 2018 | Mission, TX
Remembering our great neighbors; Colonel Compton you are truly missed.
Jaime and Dina Valdez
November 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Colonel Compton's passing. It was an honor to have interviewed him for my book & then go on to have a friendship with him & Mrs. Compton. We have truly lost an American hero of the greatest generation. I will fondly remember all our visits for the rest of my life. My thoughts & prayers are with all the Compton family.
Jan Hartzog, Mission, TX
June 01, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Colonel Compton. It was such an honor for me to include him in my "Vanishing Heroes" book and then have a friendship with him & Mrs. Compton. We have truly lost an American hero of the greatest generation. I will always treasure our visits. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Compton family.
June 01, 2015
My condolences to you and the family. Your father will be missed by all who knew and loved him. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Linda Castañeda
Mission Historical Museum
900 Doherty
Mission, Texas 78572
[email protected]
Linda Castañeda
June 01, 2015 | Mission, TX
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family. With love, Barbara Stuart Gerlach
May 31, 2015
Great man who served our Country in time of need.
Brad Wood
May 31, 2015 | Mission,Tx, TX
I'm sorry for your lost lost both mom and dad last year
William Defirest
May 31, 2015 | San Antonio, TX
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father it is never easy to lose a parent,no matter your age. I pray for your peace and confort as you continue your life journey without your father's earthly presence
Alicia Alaniz Farias
May 31, 2015 | Mission, TN