United States Marine Corps League - Detachment #1122

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In memory of our beloved Friend - Joe Ulloa

December 23, 1929 - May 8, 2009

Joe Ulloa served this great country and was the recipient of the Silver Star during the Korean War. Joe was a charter member of our Detachment and also served as Commandant of the San Jose Marine Corps League almost 50 years ago.

 

 

It is with heavy heart I learn of the passing of a great Marine, Joe Ulloa. Joe and I were in the original San Jose Detachment over 50 years ago. Joe was my Senior Vice Commandant and relieved me as Commandant. We served with some great Marines in those days also. Joe was a hero of the Korean war and a very close buddy to me.

Joe will be missed by all. He is now on the Golden streets of heaven making way for those of us to follow.

God Bless the Ulloa family and God Bless Joe for all he did and all he stood for.

ADMIRATION OF THE NATION,

WE'RE THE FINEST EVER SEEN,

AND WE GLORY IN THE TITLE OF,

UNITED STATES MARINE.

OORAH, Joe. we will all see you when we meet on the other side.

SEMPER FIDELIS,

Denny  Weisgerber

 
 
Kevin:

I am unable to get time off from work to attend the services today and tomorrow for our fellow Marine, Joe Ulloa.  I have your email and Joe's picture posted up in my cubicle here at work for all to read and see.  As a salute and show of respect to Joe, I have lowered my flag at home to half mast and here at work I have done the same.

Semper Fi,

Chris Ohlson

 
As we have done in the past, this week we lay to rest a fellow Marine, a friend, a hero.  

Joe Ulloa was a friend to all and a great supporter and member of our Detachment. Joe served during the Korean War and was awarded for bravery the Silver Star and Bronze Star. At Joe’s wake today the family had displayed a shadow box of Joe’s medals and among the Stars and various ribbons were three Purple Hearts. Robert Ulloa calmly stated about his brother, “He was hit a fourth time but hasn’t yet received a Purple Heart for that one.”  God love you Robert!  

Joe, dressed in his MCL dress uniform, lay in a USMC casket draped beautifully with the American Flag. To the left of the pristine Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on the lid of the casket was our Lord Jesus on His cross. Amongst the Red, White, and Blue; brass, mahogany, and white lace, Joe lay in a restful peace looking every bit the hero and gentleman that he is.   As the family gathered around Joe to pray, and me having just come from work and forgetting to silence my cell phone; the silence of prayer was broken with the loud playing of the Marine Hymn. (as you know that is my cell phone ring tone)  Oh my God, how embarrassing, but how appropriate to have our Marine Hymn play, along with Joe, his uniform, his medals, and his loved ones at that exact moment.  

 Joe was a Charter member, and also a Commandant of this San Jose Detachment back 50 years ago. Here’s Joe at our Charter celebration (2003) along with our fallen brother Mike Marte.  

 Joe made just about every meeting to be with his fellow Marines. I fondly remember the many stories that Joe would tell me during our events.  

 Here’s Joe and his brother Robert. Brother Marines and brothers by blood. Robert and Joe are God’s finest example of family and the bonds that hold us strong.  

  Joe loved our parades and enjoyed riding in the HMMWV.  

   

Joe, we will all miss you at the meetings and our events.

Please keep the coffee warm until we meet again, and keep your eye on us as we stumble gallantly through this life.  

Semper Fidelis,   Kevin Kimma

Pictures from Joe's funeral: