RIP Sergeant Major 🇺🇸

I served in the Army combat engineers but to my Marine friends, and that means all of you, I say a hearty "Semper Fi." And to Sgt. Major John Canley, I say "Congratulations. You are a true American hero."

My dad served with these guys in Alpha 1/1 2nd platoon. His name was Jerry McFarland but he went by Mac. He passed away about a month ago. Glad to see they are getting the recognition deserved. Thanks to you all for your service.

We were 8 miles from Hue when the TET started on January 31, 1968 We knew something big was going on up in Hue but we had no idea 10,000 NVA took over the city. We kept saying, why is it taking 2/5 so long to clear the city? We had two battalions of Marine Artillery at Phu Bai and we kept waiting for orders to support 1/1, 2/5 and 3/5. It never came. Only after several days did we send one of our 155 up to support the Marines. We could of saved a lot of Marines lives. Semper Fi Brothers.

Have a Blessed year, To everyone in the Marine Corps and out.

Nothing but respect!

A War had divided America and forgot American Heros. Furthermore, the rewards for a hero soldier has been so long forgotten. A soldier had defined for his actions in the battle of Huế -1968. Apparently, John Canley is a true hero and he deserves recognition. However, still have many American soldiers heroes of the Vietnam War, need recognition and deserve to rewards. Congratulations and best wishes to John Canley.

Thank you Sir!!

In combat, there is no color. Mission complete to all Marines and support personnel involved

What Leading From the Front really looks like, congratulations SGT MAJ

Glad to see your heroism finally recognized, Sergeant Major. Semper Fi, brother.

Thank you Sir! May God keep you always, in Jesus name!!

Thank God for Marines like this! OOHRAH USMC 83-87 Kevin

Semper fi... I plan on enlisting in a year or two when im 17.

Semper Fi brother Canley

God Rest His Soul. A true NCO! A true warrior! A true US Marine

All the leadership principles, All the leadership traits, Equal one thing, EXAMPLE. God Bless and Keep you SgtMaj. SEMPER FI !

Because of this man and all that served we have the privledge of living in the greatest country .God bless the sgt major and all who stood on the wall of freedom and said nothing will happen on my watch.Please remember Army la David Johnson and sgt William Carney medal of honor.

Special breed, last of the old guard.

As someone who is shipping to Parid Island on August 31st 2020, I am honored to be given the chance to join the ranks of such great men. Whether it be niave idealism or the need to give back to those who gave all.. I hope I can do right by the legacy set before me.

Well deserved Marine. Semper Fi and God bless.

I can’t even begin to comprehend this kind of courage. How can we not honor them? How do we forget them and their sacrifices and burn down cities and chant Death to America? When we should be having parades for Heroes like this? Help me understand. Meanwhile....Thank You. Semper Fi

A War had divided America and forgot American Heros. Furthermore, the rewards for a hero soldier has been so long forgotten. A soldier had defined for his actions in the battle of Huế -1968. Apparently, John Canley is a true hero and he deserves recognition. However, still have many American soldiers heroes of the Vietnam War, need recognition and deserve to rewards. Congratulations and best wishes to John Canley. The rewards for a hero soldier has been so long forgotten. A soldier had defined for his actions in "The Battle of Huế " and saves lives of his friends. John Canley is a truly hero and his deserves recognition. However, still have many American soldiers heronic in the Vietnam War, need recognition and deserve to rewards. Conguaration and best wishes to Jonh Canley. Notice: "The Battle of Huế - also called the Siege of Huế - was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War." Notes: After I was hearing the story of retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley a heroic of 'Vietnam Veterans' during the battlefield of Huế 1968. 'The battle Tet Offensive in 1968'. Moreover, at the ceremony the Medal Honor for Sgt. Maj. John Canley, the President Trump is sharing story of John Canley and his actions half of a century ago. Therefore, Sgt. Maj. John Canley story is emotions me, so I write a few lines of Vietnamese poetry, donated to Sgt. John Canley with a title: Anh (ai) nhớ Huế Xưa. "The Battle of Huế - also called the Siege of Huế - was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War." www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2018/09/25/50-years-later-marine-gunny-to-be-awarded-the-medal-of-honor-for-hue-city-heroics/ Anh (ai) nhớ Huế Xưa Anh (ai) đến Huế đầu mùa xuân máu đổ (Tết 1968) Chiến đấu đêm ngày chiếm lại Thành Đô Tết Mậu Thân (Tet 1968) khăn tăng phủ đầy mồ Cộng sản bắt người chặt đầu chôn sống Cố Đô Huế trong điêu tàn ác mộng Đổ nát, đau thương, tăng tóc ngập trời. Anh (ai) xa Huế ngày tháng nào năm ấy Đã bao giờ trở lại chiến trường xưa Những vết thương lòng nay đã lành chưa Hay còn đó vẫn nằm trong tâm trí Ngoảnh nhìn lại hơn nửa phần thế kỷ. Dân Việt lầm than âm ỷ hận thù Việt Nam ngày nay như một nhà tù Tù ngoài xã hội tù trong tâm hồn. Huế xưa đổ nát điêu tàn Chiến trường ác liệt giữa làn đạn bom Gian nan cứu bạn sống còn Anh người lính Mỹ (John Canley) vẫn còn tiếng vang. Sử xanh ghi nhận rõ ràng John cùng đồng đội đánh (trước) ngàn cộng quân.

Semper Fi. The best years of my life, many memories, Marines who are still my best friends, 45 years later, GOD bless them all.

Well deserved and a long time coming! Congratulations SEMPER FI!

God bless and keep the Sar-Major.

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official, save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country. It is patriotic to support him insofar as he efficiently serves the country. It is unpatriotic not to oppose him to the exact extent that by inefficiency or otherwise he fails in his duty to stand by the country. In either event, it is unpatriotic not to tell the truth, whether about the president or anyone else.

Sgt major, the most scariest rank in the marine corp.

I had to be strong holding back my tears..Im disabled now.I wish I could stop my drinking.Sometimes it's the only way I can go sleep...And when I do I still have haunting nightmares.I love the women I've loved.And I'm SO GD SORRY ABOUT waking them up hitting them cursing and behind my past I've lost.I know deep in my heart, they still have love for me.But.I don't blame them.I don't.At most I have a son."THANK YOU GOD ALMIGHTY." HE keeps me on point.Pray for me,I will for you.Esprit de Corps-

Motivation baby. Oorah.

God bless him

Semper Fi Sgt Maj

I remember being ordered to see sergeant major at camp Schwab in 1972 a really gracious man really nice, but as we got into the correction and Direction part of the conversation took more of a marine get it right, and that's when I realized this man is different even though he had that grandfatherly aura I knew he was dangerous... that's my brush with MARINE CORP GREATNESS!

What a dude!

True legit Marine SgtMaj is the G. O A T

Well done Sir. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

Does it bug anyone else when people say someone ‘won’ the Medal of Honor?

ONE BADASS MARINE SEMPER FI SIR

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

Thanks For your service Sir.

Announced Nov 2020 the navy’s next ship will be the USS John L Canley - ESB-6

To Our Nation We Lost A American Hero, My Friend Sgt Major John Canley. Condolences To His Family And The Marine Corps.

I❤MARINES!!!😎🚬

Semper Fidelis Marines

Tough enemies create medal of honor recipients. Nobody gets one if the adversary is soft.

semper fidelis

Joe schmuck says congratulations

I could barely hear the dialog over the loud, sappy music.

Currently the SNCOIC, Marine Detachment, Heaven.

RIPGunny, Semper Fi. Alpha-1/1 89-90.

Yeah.

THANKS PATRIOTS.

Simper Fi

Semper Fi 3/3/3

he looks like bill cosby

Who the fuck diss liked

how does he walk with balls so big

Do we need all the over-hyped dramatic music played TOO loudly we can't even hear the speakers.... OMG

The Guy looks pissed OFF,