Nineteen days after Shelby County Texas suffered its fifth loss to the Vietnam War, Jerry Lynn Hughes became the sixth. He was drafted into the US Army in May, 1966 at the age of 20. He took his basic training and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
His tour in Vietna...
Larry is my youngest brother. He went to Vietnam about six months after I served there for a year as a Marine infantryman.
The attached photo was on an roll of film in my brother's personal effects.
Rest in Peace Brother!
LAWRENCE D. POOL
G...
Paul and I met in high school and later married. We were married only 13 months when he was killed in Vietnam. Paul loved the Marines and he loved his country.
How did you meet your spouse?
High School
What did you love most about your spouse?
I loved Paul for he was a giving ...
It's hard to know where to start when I want to share with people stories about my brother Josh. He had one of those larger-then-life personalities. He was so energetic, always on the move. He could be biting, sharp, sarcastic, his sense of humor was quick and often sarcastic. He had nicknames li...
As a young man, Stanley Kaplan was very active in the Boy Scouts; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and serving as a Boy Scout leader during his senior year of high school. One of the most memorable stories of Stanley as a Boy Scout leader occurred when he took his Scouts on a camping trip. The c...
When they came to the house to tell us you were missing I asked Mom to "Let me go and look for you. You were lost and I knew I could find you." Thank you for coming home like you promised. I will be seeing you again soon.
My darling son, Jordan was a real man with a heart of gold. I love him with all my heart and mind and soul. I am comforted by the knowledge that he returns that love to me and that even though we are apart for a little season that our love bridges the gap between heaven and earth. I am so very...
Pfc. Thomas E. FRASER VIETNAM 04/04/70
2010 Deployment to Afghanistan
1st Battalion 2d Marine Regiment
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
KIA: May 7, 2010 in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Friends and family wiped away tears as they shared memories of 19-year-old Josh Davis. The Marine from Perry was killed in action la...
Kenny had this big goofy smile Alwthere even when he slept. When you had a bad day, He was one of those people that would make jokes or purposefully stumble, knocking his head into a tree trunk just to make you smile or laugh. Whatever heavy burden you were carrying, he made it disappear. ...
I owe you so much. The tears will never dry I feel so much respect for you. We will never write again but, I will remember the day that you changed my life forever. I stand humbled, bowed in awe and in sorrow before your ultimate sacrifice, you will never be forgotten! Love and hugs - See ya late...
This Thanksgiving as we gathered for our dinner our family prayed for our brave young Soldiers who provide us with our freedom.
I am saddened by your loss, and so very greatful for her life. I do not know your Daughter, but after reading about her it galvanized me to contact all the Gold st...
At birth I was named after you. I never got to meet you and I have spent many years thinking about you and trying to find out about you. I'm proud to be part of your family and I'm proud of you. Be at peace Uncle Willie. I love you.