I have more time now in retirement so I can dig into the archives for the Jerry Sherlock Story. The time has come to share these two stories that Dad wouldn’t initially let me publish.
So let’s set the scene for this segment of my conversation with Dad. I was recording with him, outdoor in Smithfield, RI on Sunday, July 29, 2007.
For part of this recording session, I had some clarifications that I wanted to make on some of the stories covered thus far. One of the clarifications sparked a couple of stories he had not told ‘the kids’ (meaning my brothers and sisters).
As I processed the files for publication, Dad had me hold off on these two stories as his grandchildren were too young. Time has marched on. Dad has left us now going on 7 years and the youngest of the grandchildren is now over 21. I see no reason why we can share the stories now. I believe Dad would approve.
As time permits, I’ll continue to refresh Jerry’s Story but these were the only two stories that had been held back per his request.
Without further ado, here is my conversation with Jerry in 2007 when he reveals two stories he had not previously shared.
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hm54TQ7X
More on the differences between the K and C ration from wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-ration
The opening and closing piano clip is from Shady Dave
https://freesound.org/people/ShadyDave/sounds/325611/
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Belated Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.
Jerry began to attend the Birthday Dinners in 2007 with Steve Cileli and Ed Malloy.
Two Marines who were Providence Police Officers.
Jerry was an immediate hit with other distinguished Marines at the functions.
Jerry began to attend the Birthday Dinners in 2007 with Steve Cileli and Ed Malloy.
Two Marines who were Providence Police Officers.
Jerry was an immediate hit with other distinguished Marines at the functions.
The passing of Jerry deeply affected the Sherlock Clan. However his other boys in the Marine Corps Family were heart broken as well.
Ed Malloy and Jerry Sherlock became fast friends.
At the final episode of HBO's The Pacific, The Malloy's hosted the screening and Ellie Malloy provided a somewhat sugar free dessert for Jerry.
In 2014 Ed Malloy was diagnosed with a rare form of Liver Cancer and given only months to live.
Ed and I spoke of Jerry during those first few weeks of the diagnosis. Ed refused to quit.
Something that no Marine has ever done.
Ed fought and went for advanced treatments and programs.
The Cancer Center at Rhode Hospital where Jerry had received treatments had developed a fund Called Rising Above Cancer.
A Road Race was held in Warwick City Park every year. Runners could form teams.
The Malloy Strong Team was developed.
Eventually it would become the largest Team at every race. A kelly Green Shirt with the words Malloy Strong on the front. NEVER GIVE UP on the back.
Ed's courage, strength and character bonded people who would never have connected.
Over $250,000.00 has been raised and the Cancer Center renamed the the program The Malloy Strong Rising above Cancer Fund.
It is used to assist people going through cancer treatments.
Sadly Ed passed away on October 31,2019. He was promoted to Sergeant at Rhode Island Hospital the morning before he died.
Sgt. Edmond F. Malloy, PPD/USMCR was buried with Military Honors by his brothers from the USMC.
Many of us all spoke after the funeral at the RI Veterans Cemetery. We all agreed that Ed was met by PFC Jerry Sherlock and would be dining with other famous Marines at the Birthday Dinner at Tun Tavern by St. Peter's Gate.
Ed Malloy is on Jerry's right shoulder. Steve Cileli on the left.
Semper Fi To Ed Malloy, Jerry Sherlock and Jack Mainor.
Happy Birthday Marines!
Ed Malloy and Jerry Sherlock became fast friends.
At the final episode of HBO's The Pacific, The Malloy's hosted the screening and Ellie Malloy provided a somewhat sugar free dessert for Jerry.
In 2014 Ed Malloy was diagnosed with a rare form of Liver Cancer and given only months to live.
Ed and I spoke of Jerry during those first few weeks of the diagnosis. Ed refused to quit.
Something that no Marine has ever done.
Ed fought and went for advanced treatments and programs.
The Cancer Center at Rhode Hospital where Jerry had received treatments had developed a fund Called Rising Above Cancer.
A Road Race was held in Warwick City Park every year. Runners could form teams.
The Malloy Strong Team was developed.
Eventually it would become the largest Team at every race. A kelly Green Shirt with the words Malloy Strong on the front. NEVER GIVE UP on the back.
Ed's courage, strength and character bonded people who would never have connected.
Over $250,000.00 has been raised and the Cancer Center renamed the the program The Malloy Strong Rising above Cancer Fund.
It is used to assist people going through cancer treatments.
Sadly Ed passed away on October 31,2019. He was promoted to Sergeant at Rhode Island Hospital the morning before he died.
Sgt. Edmond F. Malloy, PPD/USMCR was buried with Military Honors by his brothers from the USMC.
Many of us all spoke after the funeral at the RI Veterans Cemetery. We all agreed that Ed was met by PFC Jerry Sherlock and would be dining with other famous Marines at the Birthday Dinner at Tun Tavern by St. Peter's Gate.
Semper Fi To Ed Malloy, Jerry Sherlock and Jack Mainor.
Happy Birthday Marines!
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Belated birthday wishes Dad
Late to this: Jerry's birthday came and went a couple of days ago.
Over 7 years have past since he left us and yet I still turn to make a note to tell him something. And realize it will be via the spiritual route, not in real life.
Dolores and I made a visit last weekend to Mom and Dad's grave site. I cleaned away some of the weeds from the bronze plaque.
Over 7 years have past since he left us and yet I still turn to make a note to tell him something. And realize it will be via the spiritual route, not in real life.
Dolores and I made a visit last weekend to Mom and Dad's grave site. I cleaned away some of the weeds from the bronze plaque.
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| grave site in Pawtucket |
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Remembering Feb 19
Two things for today. (Stepping back to share the post from Feb 19, 2013)
One: 68 years ago, the Marines landed on Iwo Jima. Among them Jerry charged ashore as part of the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company in the 4th Division. He was lucky to walk off the island when it was all over. When asked about his time there, most of the time he said: "the real heroes did not come home."
Two: 67 years after he had landed and was lucky to walk off the island, Jerry took his last walk from us. I still think there was something about that connection.
Deep in the archives, there are recordings of Jerry talking of his life. I was fortunate to capture from his earliest memory up to the beginning of the 1950's. Unfortunately, I did not get more than that. His health problems started intervening. A couple of times when we did sit to record turned out to be TIA incidents where we rushed off to the hospital. I got a little gun shy after those incidents.
What we have we can listen to again and again. And treasure for the guidance and example he did set!
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This is a brief recording where Jerry recalls his earliest memory and how there were two "Henry's".
Time: 4 minutes, 8 seconds
One: 68 years ago, the Marines landed on Iwo Jima. Among them Jerry charged ashore as part of the 1st Joint Assault Signal Company in the 4th Division. He was lucky to walk off the island when it was all over. When asked about his time there, most of the time he said: "the real heroes did not come home."
Two: 67 years after he had landed and was lucky to walk off the island, Jerry took his last walk from us. I still think there was something about that connection.
Deep in the archives, there are recordings of Jerry talking of his life. I was fortunate to capture from his earliest memory up to the beginning of the 1950's. Unfortunately, I did not get more than that. His health problems started intervening. A couple of times when we did sit to record turned out to be TIA incidents where we rushed off to the hospital. I got a little gun shy after those incidents.
What we have we can listen to again and again. And treasure for the guidance and example he did set!
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This is a brief recording where Jerry recalls his earliest memory and how there were two "Henry's".
Time: 4 minutes, 8 seconds
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