Posted on May 10, 2015
Marine Barracks (Beruit) Memorial - Soifert Fields
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, I remember you mentioning having served in Beruit or knowing some Marines that died there. I thought you may be interested in a memorial we have in my town for a local Marine was was killed in that attack. Staff Sergeant Soifert.
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Thanks for posting SFC (Join to see).
Yes, I was in Beirut from 1983 to 1984. Although I didn't know SSgt Soifert personally, I am well aware of the circumstances of his death (which occurred just a week or so before the bombing of the BLT Headquarters).
Below is a link to SSgt Allen Soifert's memorial shadowbox on TogetherWeServed website:
http://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=361128
Yes, I was in Beirut from 1983 to 1984. Although I didn't know SSgt Soifert personally, I am well aware of the circumstances of his death (which occurred just a week or so before the bombing of the BLT Headquarters).
Below is a link to SSgt Allen Soifert's memorial shadowbox on TogetherWeServed website:
http://marines.togetherweserved.com/usmc/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=361128
View my Military Service on Togetherweserved.com
Marines.Togetherweserved.com - Shadow Box Profile of SSgt Allen Soifert
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I served under one of the Marines who survived, but for the life of me I cannot remember his name, I can see his face, hear his voice but I cannot remember his name. I can't find a list of survivors to use to remember.
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
I don't think I have ever come across a list of the survivors of the BLT Headquarters bombing.
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LCpl Mark Lefler
There may not be one, but regardless, it was definitely an honor to work for someone that has that kind of story to tell.
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