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Ken Hatch
December 7, 2023
John was a BLAIR Rd guy and CITY College grad. Rest in peace Dr Ken Hatch
Joe Chrest
December 18, 2022
i recall many cherished memories of John- a childhood friend and neighbor. Baseball, football in our backyards and John's competitive spirit which I always new would lead him to the Marines. Rest in Peace my good friend
Joe Chrest
Bill Baumann
December 16, 2022
I am very proud to have served with John with the Comm Plt of 1st, Bn, 26th Marine Regiment in Vietnam during 1966/67. He was a good Marine and, above all, a great man. It was great to see him last year in Chicago . We had some good conversations during that reunion. I wish we could have gotten together sooner. Semper Fi, John!
Mel Yarbrough
December 15, 2022
Good journey my old friend. I remember you well all the way from when 1/26 formed up in CA through Hill 55 and Khe Sanh. We lost track after Vietnam. Sounds like your life was good and fruitful. Warm thoughts to your family and your memory.
KENNETH LEE HATCH
December 12, 2022
I remember John as a fellow BLAIR Rd Overlea guy. Also served the mail to my mothers house. Marine and really nice guy Dr Ken Hatch Annapolis, Md
Stephen Barnaba
December 12, 2022
Semper Fi Marine. May you live forever in everlasting life in heaven.
Ed Hansen
December 11, 2022
Rest in peace my Marine Brother, I am honored to have served with you. May your family accept my sincerest condolences... Semper Fi
Jones
December 11, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Elseroad
December 11, 2022
In recognition of John Joseph Balassone's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of Anne Arundel County Detachment 1049 Glen Burnie, MD ,the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD and the members the Tri-Cities Detachment # 969, Gray, TN of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachments # 1049, # 115 & # 969
Debi
December 10, 2022
John was one of those friends you counted on one hand. He was the quiet in the storm, the light at the end of the tunnel and the best part of humanity I´ve ever known. It was impossible to be in his presence and not want to be the best version of yourself. To his family and friends, my heart & soul is with you.
Carl Coburn
December 10, 2022
To the whole family our deepest condolences.May you Rest In Eternal Peace old friend,We will meet again on the other side. God's Speed !!!
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