Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Captain John W. Ripley
Lima Co RVN — 1967
"In combat
my Marines never disappointed me…
I remember them all"
That American Marines yet unborn know the inspiration of his example when they are called upon to lead in defense of their country.
We Marines of Lima Company, 3/3/3 "Ripley's Raiders" dedicate this to memorialize the courageous and inspiring leadership of Capt. John W. Ripley and to honor the Marines who fought the NVA with us in Northern Quang Tri Province, RVN, 1967. We maintained the fortitude to sustain the physical and mental requirements of United States Marines, suffered the loss of brothers, shared the brutal sacrifices and the dearly earned triumphs. We served with heroes.
"Rest upon these boulders quarried from the rock pile, Northern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. If you were with the Marines who walked in it's shadow, or are surviving family, look upon this monument and know, we and the heroes we served with, salute you."
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 38° 32.544′ N, 77° 20.545′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Echo Company (here, next to this marker); Fallen Warrior (a few steps from this marker); Second Lieutenants of The Basic School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chosin Few Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt Homer Leroy Cutrer - Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit from the President of the Republic of Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Co. E, 2d Bn, Spl Tra Regt (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 13, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
