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My father, USMC Captain John N. Codrea, USMC, served on Guam in the South Pacific in WW2.
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For Christmas 2008 we
purchased an inscribed brick from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (Quantico, VA) to line the walk way of the USMC Museum so it would be a lasting tribute to honor our family;
Capt John N Codrea (my father),
Col George Codrea (my uncle), and Col John E Codrea (my brother).
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A short article about my Uncle George.
"Buna ziua. Sunt o ruda a d-lui col.G..."
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Uncle George and Aunt Martha
"They always called that their weddin..."
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My father, USMC Captain John Codrea, and his buddy, George Haddad (Army), atop the Empire State Building, NY. He and his collegiate buddies met for a weekend in The Big Apple after receiving his commission, and before going to Camp Lejune.
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My uncle USMC Col. George Codrea, and my grandfather. My grandfather at work (BF Goodrich) operating a piece of machinery. George was on home leave and payed him a visit at work.
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My father and his ROTC table tennis team from Akron University. They won the Ohio Collegiate Championship that year, 1940.
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Rest In Peace Dad and Uncle George
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An article that appeared about my dad in a Romanian American newspaper.
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an article that appeared about my Uncle Georges heroism.
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a short article about my dad
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Aunt Martha and I visiting the USMC museum. Rest in peace Aunt Martha.
"Memory eternal Martha. Anybody as h..."
"She never held back her opinions aft..."
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My brother (Col. John E Codrea) and my father (Capt. John N Codrea) at the USMC Museum.
Sadly, my uncle- Col. George Codrea passed on and was unable to see the museum upon its completion.
"He knew it was being created and he ..."
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On July 19, 2006, USMC Col. George Codrea’s funeral military procession took place at the Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Washington, DC. We were so honored that Father Subu from Falls Church and His Grace Arch Bishop Nathaniel were there to officiate. Col. Codrea fought with US marine troops in the Second World War and during the US campaign in Pacific, when he was wounded during a mission on the Guadalcanal Island. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and courage and the “Purple Heart” for wounds acquired on the battle field. Blessed and honored to have His Grace Archbishop Nathaniel and Father Subu from their Falls Church Saint Mary's parish.
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The Embassy of Romania to Washington DC expresses its sadness at the passing of Colonel George Codrea, US Marine veteran and sends its condolences to the mourning family. Col. George Codrea was born in Akron, Ohio in a family of Romanian emigrants from Palos, Transylvania.
"Dad posthumously received a commenda..."
"He had been invited by the Romanian ..."
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For his entire activity within the US Marine Corps Col. Codrea was awarded with military distinctions including the “Presidential Unit Citation” one star, “The American Defense Service Medal”, “The Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal”, four stars. His military activity within the US Marines included participation to the War in Korea and in missions within the Mediterranean US Naval Forces.
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On February 4th, 2002, Col. George Codrea was awarded the National Order “For Merit” in rank of Officer, by the President of Romania, for continuous support in Romania’s efforts or democratization and development.
After retirement from the active military life, Col. Codrea dedicated himself to research and promote other Romanian origin soldiers that fought in the US Forces, his contribution being highly appreciated. May he rest in Peace!
"Sadly Dad wasn't well enough to go t..."
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My brother, USMC Col. John E. Codrea, 2nd from right, who also presented my Aunt Martha with the folded flag from the coffin.
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My Aunt Martha, cousin George and his wife Stephanie. My brother, Col. John E. Codrea stands just to the right of the military chaplain in salute.
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This beautiful, moving and solemn flag folding ceremony was done very slowly with painstaking precision, and great reverence.
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For detailed biography on the heroism of USMC Col. George Codrea please visit:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/george-codrea.htm
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The service with full military honors were officiated by Army Chaplain Fr. Alexander F.C. Webster, PHD, Chaplain (Colonel) U.S. Army Reserve and Romanian Orthodox Bishop, Saint Marys Romanian Orthodox Church.
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My brother, Col. John E. Codrea (USMC Res. Ret.) on the left, and our father Capt. John N. Codrea in the light suit.
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"Rest in Peace George! We love you! ..."
"DUMNEZEU SA-L ODIHNEASCA IN PACE,
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My brother John after his commission ceremony into the Marine Corps Reserves, 1970.
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Ceremony for my brother, USMC Colonel John E. Codrea, awarding him with his second Legion of Merit.
The award was presented to him by my father, USMC Captain John N. Codrea. My brother was the Commander of this company, my father had also been the Commander of the same company, back in 1947!
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an article appeared in the Cleveland Plain Dealer about my brothers battalion, before leaving for Camp Lejune, and eventually to Norway and Qatar to serve in the Gulf War.
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Saying bye to his son David, then about 3. My brother Col. John E. Codrea before leaving for duty. Commander of the Brook Park USMC 3rd Marine Batallion, 25th Marines in NE Ohio.
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big hugs
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with my big brother
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my sister in law and nephew, and myself, say goodbye to John and greet him Godspeed.
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my uncle, USMC Col. George Codrea, and my Aunt Martha, taken just a year or two before his passing...
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A detailed biography on the heroism of USMC Col. George Codrea.
page 1...
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page 2...
"Writing Dad's obituary was really ha..."
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Purple Heart Recipient
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Navy Cross Recipient
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Rest In Peace Dad...honoring and memorializing of Capt. John N. Codrea. Memory be eternal...
God bless you forever dad...
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My brother, Col. John E. Codrea, presenting the flag to our mother, to honor our father Capt. John N. Codrea.
"Poor John having to do this twice. ..."
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The most beautiful and reverent care is given to the folding of the flag. Slow, dignified and precise. This is a wonderful and solemn ritual that everyone should witness.
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