Does anyone remember John Dobecka, or have any photos of him?
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Your e-mail was posted in 2004, and it's now July 2008. I just happened to do a "google search" of my old company in Soc Trang, Vietnam. I was in the 221st Aviation Company from May 1968 to May 1969. I remember Dobecka. He was in my company, and he got there after I did. I didn't know him too well, but I remember him. He was a big, good looking guy. That's about all I can tell you. It's now 40 years later, and I doubt that any of us look the same anymore. Good luck if you're trying to find him.
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Sounds like same John Dobecka that I know and have had the privilege of Honoring at Sr.Fest Event that I emceed for Women's Division. My email address is: cindyrbarnes@verizon.net if you need to contact me regarding John. Have more! Unbelievable FINE MAN!
I am not sure this is the same John Dobecka...but I believe it is. If so, he passed away this evening. Has had tremendous health issues for approximately 6 years...but wasn't the kind of man to complain. We referred to him as 'BIG JOHN'......one of the most COURAGEOUS men I have ever known. A REMARKABLE FRIEND TO SO MANY and a Loving Husband and Dad. This man was a 'GIVER'......he enjoyed life and he enjoyed PEOPLE! He was active in our community doing a lot of charity work. There aren't enough GOOD WORDS in the world to describe him....COURAGEOUS, HONORABLE, BRAVE, CARING, GIVING, and LOYAL!!! If this is not the same man.....then I have given someone else a pretty darn good EULOGY and John would be PROUD and find it VERY FUNNY!!! We are all going to miss this SHINING STAR!!! Our loss here is ABSOLUTELY HEAVEN'S GAIN!!! God Bless, Cindy Barnes
Dobecka, John Big John Dobecka passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Services: 11 am Saturday, J. E. Foust Funeral Home, 523 S. Main, Grapevine, where the family will be present from 6 pm - 8 pm Friday. Memorials: Grapevine Ambucs, P. O. Box 1343, Grapevine, TX 76099. Preceded in death by his step-son, Thomas Roy Levins. Survivors: Wife, Vicki Dobecka; daughter, Misty Dawn Mitchell; grandchildren, Miranda and Jared Mitchell; parents, Johnny and Vickie Dobecka; brothers, Jimy Dobecka and wife Teresa, Mark Dobecka and wife Gay; sisters, Vickie Lynn Weaver and husband John, Patty Miller and husband Billy, Kim Holt and husband Jesse; numerous nieces and nephews.
I'm not sure if y'all are talking about John Dobecka from Coppell, TX (North Texas area). If so, Big John passed away on Wednesday May 6th from bleeding in the brain. The funeral was today (Sat 5/9/09) and many attended. His Vietnam record and stories were told and I assure you the attendees that didn't know were appreciative of his service. His parents are my neighbors and I've known John for over 20 years. He NEVER talked about his exploits in 'Nam and just wanted to be Big John. He had a great life, touched so many folks, and again, was loved by all. Say a prayer for the family, they miss him greatly.
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