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Lt. Col. John J. Sayen Jr.

John Sayen Obituary

Lt. Col. John J. Sayen, Jr. QUANTICO, VA - Lt. Col. John J. Sayen, Jr. of Quantico, VA, died in January of this year. He will be buried alongside his parents, Dr. John J. and Anne R. Sayen in Philadelphia's Woodlands Cemetery on July 27th 2018. Following a career in the Marine Corps, John worked as a defense analyst and continued a lifelong calling as a military historian. He is the author of two published books on military history and one that is awaiting publication. He is survived by a sister, Catherine S. Ravenel (Henry) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and a brother, George Sayen (Mary Teeling) of Philadelphia, PA. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2018.

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June 30, 2024

My friend forever. DC Rapé

Lt Col John E Vaaler

April 13, 2024

A great American, historian and officer of US Marines.

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August 26, 2023

I just found out about John´s passing. He was a brilliant and modest individual. I am saddened to hear of his passing.
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