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Sgt Jon Wesley Fisher
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Birth: Dec. 7, 1947
Houston
Harris County
Texas, USA
Death: Jun. 30, 2006
Mason
Ingham County
Michigan, USA
VIETNAM VETERAN
SGT. Jon Wesley Fisher, A CO, 3-60th, 9th Division, United States Army, Mobile Riverine Force,1967-1968, Mekong Delta, Vietnam 1969-1970, Bronze Star Medal W/Valor, 2 Purple Hearts.
Republic of Vietnam, 10 January 1968-Bronze Star Medal W/V
For heroism in connection with military action involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam.
"Private First Class Fisher distinguished himself by valorous actions on 10 January 1968, while serving as a Rifleman with Company A, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th infantry Division, on an air assault in Cai Bo District, Vietnam. Immediately upon landing, Private Fisher's platoon was taken under intense rocket and machine gun fire. As the men were maneuvering to better positions, the platoon Sergeant's radiotelephone operator was wounded in an exposed position. Private Fisher unhesitatingly moved 50 meters to the wounded man's position and brought him back to friendly lines through a hail of enemy fire. Crawling forward again, Private Fisher secured the radio equipment, then returned and voluntarily assumed the duties of the radiotelephone operator.
Private First Class Fisher's personal bravery and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division and the United States Army."
Obit
Jon W. Fisher
MASON, MI.
Born December 7, 1947 Harris County, TX., peacefully passed away on June 30, 2006, at home at the age of 58, under Sparrow Hospice Care. Jon was a highly decorated veteran serving two tours of duty in Viet Nam from 1967-1968 and 1969-1970 with the U.S. Army, A Co., 3rd/60th, 9th Division, Mobile Riverine Force. He received two purple hearts and a bronze star for valor. Jon was receded in death by his daughter, Shannon Fisher. Survivors include his wife, Leanne M. Meyer and grandson, Jared.
Jon worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years as a mail carrier and then as the Area Recycling Coordinator, where he developed a nation wide recycling program. After leaving the Post Service, he continued to work in the environmental field spreading the word about recycling and its benefits. During this time period he also furthered his education by earning a BA and MA in business.
Jon will be remembered for his dedication and contributions made over many years to improve environmental management in the Post Service. Also for his enthusiasm and energy to work through or around every obstacle along with the excitement when others believed in his vision too.
A Military Graveside Service to honor Jon will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 11:00a.m., in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt.
To celebrate his life, a gathering will be held at 1 p.m. in the garden he loved so much at his home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Jon's name to the V.F.W. National Home for Children, 3573 S. Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI, 48827. The family is being served by the Grosline-Runciman Funeral Home, Mason, MI.
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Parents:
Karl Eugene Fisher (1907 - 1988)
Margaret T. Small Fisher (1920 - 1996)
Spouse:
Leanne Marie Meyer (1942 - ____)*
Children:
Shannon K. Fisher Kellogg (1972 - 2002)*
Sibling:
Jon Wesley Fisher (1947 - 2006)
Ronald Douglas Fisher (1949 - 1982)*
*Calculated relationship
Inscription:
" Jon W. Fisher / Husband of Leanne"
"Jon W. Fisher / Sgt US Army / Vietnam /Dec 7 1947 - Jun 30 2006 /Bronze Star medal W/V /Purple Heart "
Burial:
Maple Ridge Cemetery
Holt
Ingham County
Michigan, USA
Maintained by: Leanne M. Meyer
Originally Created by: Sandra Moore
Record added: Jan 11, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 32824254
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1947 - 2006 (58 years)