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Date Posted: 13:29:43 08/11/10 Wed
Author: Obit
Subject: Ssgt Donald Myers, Rtd.

Myers, Donald F.
August 11, 2010
Donald F. Myers 75, of Franklin Township, passed away August 9, 2010. A retired Marine and retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Counselor. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 13 at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center with visitation 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12 at the Mortuary. Myers was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran and retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1973. While a platoon sergeant in Vietnam, where he fought for over two years he was awarded 2 Silver Star Medals, 2 Bronze Star Medals with "V" device for valor, the Navy Commendation Medal with "V" device for valor, 5 Purple Heart Medals for combat wounds and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He also held numerous campaign and service awards. Myers was considered as Indiana's most decorated Marine from the Vietnam War. Myers also served as a volunteer in the Indiana Guard Reserve and retired from that State authorized organization as a full Colonel. Upon retirement Myers was awarded the Indiana Distinguished Service Medal from then Governor Evan Bayh. Myers was also the recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash and was a Kentucky Colonel. Myers was recently honored with his second Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Mitch Daniels. He had also received many citations and plaques for his service to the community including two Gold Distinguished Citizen Medals from the Marine Corps League, that organizations highest award. Throughout his lifetime Myers was very active in veteran's affairs and patriotic activities. He was co-founder of the Hiram I. Bearss Detachment, Marine Corps League of Indianapolis. Myers held all top offices; in 1976 as the State of Indiana Commandant of the Marine Corps League he successfully brought that organization's National Convention to Indianapolis. Myers was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans for Veterans, Indiana Guard Reserve retired Association and the 1st and 3rd Marine Division Associations. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Military Order of Devil Dogs, and The Walking Dead Association of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines Association and the Korean War Veterans Association. Myers was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, where he played football and he attended the University of East Carolina. Myers also boxed in the Times-Legion Golden gloves in 1951 and 1952. He was also an Explorer Scout in the Woodside Troop #35 attaining the rank of Life Scout. He was a coach and manager for the Franklin Township Girls Little League for several years. Myers was the author of six books. His book titled Your War My War, A Marine in Vietnam was a best seller in veteran circles. Myers is survived by his devoted wife Dorothy (Renforth) Myers, recently celebrating their 41st anniversary. Other survivors include daughters Mary F Kramp and Catherine J. Wilcher (Jeff) and four grandchildren, Alec, Hannah, Evan and Cory. Survivors from a previous marriage includes sons Kenneth and Michael and daughter Donna R. Melton; like a son, Bill-Tim; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hiram I. Bearss Detachment, Marine Corps League of Indianapolis, 3561 English Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201. www.singletonmortuary.com

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