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"THE PURPLE FOXES"
(HMM-364 )
 1962 - 1966 |
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 1967 - 2009 |
Last Revised: 6 July, 2009
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STEVEN DOMZALSKI Steven Robert Domzalski, age 61, of Glen Carbon, formerly of Mattoon, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Graveside memorial services in tribute to his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Zion Hill Cemetery, southwest of Mattoon, with the Rev. Richard Coen officiating and with Military Honors by the V.F.W. Post 4325. The Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue in Mattoon is in charge of arrangements. Steve was born February 14, 1948 in Mattoon, Illinois, a son of Robert and Geraldine “Geri” Domzalski. Survivors include his children, Stacy Baker of Westfield and Laura Domzalski of Pana; three granddaughters, Kassandra Baker, Cayla Baker, and Lindsay Yates; his mother, Geraldine “Geri” Daily Domzalski; two brothers, David Domzalski and wife Brenda of Windsor, Technical Sergeant U.S. Air Force, Retired, Lance Domzalski and wife Teresa of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four sisters, Sue Hopkins and husband Jim of Plainfield, Nancy Domzalski of Longmont, Colorado, Shelley Lichty and husband Joe of Plainfield, and Kelley Domzalski of Salt Lake City, Utah; seven nieces; seven nephews; five great-nieces; and eight great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and one great-nephew. Steve was employed at the Corps of Engineers, Lock #27 and the Chain of Rocks Dam in Granite City, Illinois. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps, 13 months of which were overseas during the Vietnam War, and was a Purple Heart recipient. He also served three years in the United States Army. Steve was brave and courageous during challenging times throughout his life. He had great love and respect for his family, an unwavering sense of honor and duty for his country, and enjoyed the freedom and solitude of riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Steve’s heart was filled with patience and kindness and he was an old softy when it came to children and animals. Memorial gifts in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society or donor's choice. I have included a link to Steve’s Caringbridge web page if you would like to read his journal. Feel free to sign his ‘guestbook’ as well. |
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Squadron History (2) |
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Bricks |
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Taps, Deceased Since |
The "Purple Foxes" |
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Memories of Vietnam |
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Those We Supported (Revised 4 Nov 08) |
Items of Interest. |
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and other good stuff (Revised 20 Mar 09) |
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Dedicated to those Marines, and others, who served with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 during their time in the Corps. This site represents the collective efforts of all former members of HMM-364 who believe their history, and the part they played in conducting aerial support missions. In some cases the "PURPLE FOXES" relate, with appropriate reverence and respect, incidents relative to their counterparts who did not "come home alive". All who view this historical account of HMM-364 should appreciate that a complete history of our squadron must contain information relative to all of our former Marines and Navy Corpsman.
Further, it should be noted that HMM-364's illustrious legacy should not appear to diminish the contributions of our other 'Marine Brothers,' be they aviation, ground or support units. There existed at these times in our Marine Corps a great deal of mutual respect among all Marines who endured the experience of war. Therefore, where possible, credit will be given to individuals and units which were associated with developing this historical account of the "Purple Foxes" to cultivate and promote the same Esprit De Corps which existed then and today.
Contributions to this site are respectfully requested which might cover, but not limited to, subjects such as those listed in the 'Table of Contents' above and, we encourage submissions from those Marines we supported.
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