Follow up from our previous story.

A Connecticut Marine’s Heart Is Hurting—Let’s Show Him He’s Not Alone

Please continue sending John get well cards and letters—each one truly makes a difference. While the physical recovery is ongoing, it’s the emotional support that helps him push through the toughest days. Your words of encouragement, appreciation, and brotherhood have lifted his spirits more than we can express. A simple note reminding him that he’s remembered and respected goes a long way. Let’s keep that momentum going and continue surrounding this Vietnam Marine with the strength of our community.

Send your card or letter to:
John Callahan
165 Wolcott Hill Rd

Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

As shared in our original post, John’s Vietnam-era unit challenge coin was mistakenly discarded during a recent hospital stay. It belonged to his time with the 5th Communication Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, a coin that represented not just service, but survival and brotherhood. We hoped to find a replica, but after exhausting all possibilities, we’ve had to face the hard truth: it will need to be custom reproduced.

The good news is, we found a company willing to and created just one coin. That kind of one-of reproduction is rare.

We reached out to our community once again for help.

We appreciate those who donated towards putting this irreplaceable symbol back in John’s hands.

John gave this country everything—and right now, returning this piece of his legacy is one way we can give something back.

Semper Fidelis.