Passing of Vincent Leckey
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Received this just now. My condolences to the family of Vince. I am glad I got to know him and the rest of the family. If anyone hasn't read his story yet, take the time now to do so. He now joins the rest of his engineering family in heaven.

 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/Vin...ncentLeckey.htm

 

 

My name is Catherine Brooks and I am a friend of the Leckey Family.

I used to work with Vince at Westfield Realty from 1989 to 1998.

Cory and Robin, his sons, were also friends of mine.

I regret to inform you Vince passed away this morning.

 

Vince passed away this morning , in ambulance, on way to Mount Vernon

(Alexandria) Virginia Hospital. Vince had been in poor health in recent

years, and friends told me he was being taken care of at home.

I found out about Vince from a co-worker of Cory's.

 

Condolence and Sympathy cards to the Leckey Family:

c/o CORY M. LECKEY

8709 Millbrook Place, Mount Vernon, VA 22309

 

Take care. Vince will be greatly missed.

He had the poster of the Army Corps of Engineers in his office. He was most

proud of his Army achievements. Vince used to "harrass" me 'cuz I am a Marine

brat (daughter of a Lt. Colonel Marine Pilot).

 

Please mention him on your website.

Thank you!

-Catherine Brooks

McLean, VA

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#2

I sent a card to the family this afternoon from all of us at VI Corps Combat Engineers.

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#3

Another hero has left us.

 

Brooke

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#4

Ah Brooke, I think I have mailed more sympathy cards in the last year than I have in my entire life. Sometimes it really weighs on my soul! :(:unsure:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#5

Added the obit from the Washington Post

 

http://www.legacy.com/washingtonpost/Death...rsonID=20355439

 

 

Marion's note: A few people inquired about the poster that is mentioned in the obit called, "Combat Engineer". I'm sorry to say that the obit is in error, and it should read, "We Clear the Way". That was the actual name of the rendition created by the artist in the 1940s.

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#6

My deepest sympathies to the family. May he rest in peace!

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#7

If anyone is interested, you can still get copies of the poster, We Clear the Way on this site:

 

http://www.archivesprints.com/app/Products...px?ImageID=2519

 

Vince signed my copy last year and I have it in my office. So glad that I got it when I did. :unsure:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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