On the night of 10/11 August 1966 the US Coast Guard Cutter POINT WELCOME, a unit of USCG Coastal Division 12 based at Danang, was conducting a MARKET TIME patrol off the mouth of the Ben Hai River (the Ben Hai was the mid-line of the Demilitarized Zone). At 0340 the ship had just turned southbou...
Soldier, scholar, mentor
Posted: July 26, 2006
Mike Nichols (published in the Milwaukee Journal)
When Steve Castner gave his mom a list of books he wanted last Christmas, they were all about the Middle East – which was not at all out of character.
He was a voracious read...
My brother will never be forgotten. I love and miss him every day. He stood when others sat down. He paid the ultimate price for our freedom, and for that I thank him. I also thank all the other soldiers still standing or fallen. Without you we would not have the privileges that we have. My deepe...
As your birthday comes closer this November I think about what could have been a great life. I also can't forget that day in May when you left us. You made us all in the company forget about the war around us. You are always remembered.
Larry Wayne was the kindest, sweetest ,most special man anyone could ever meet. He loved children and they delighted being in his presence. He had big dreams and would have contributed so greatly to society. He is deeply missed and will never be forgotten
Captain Abel was awarded the Air Medal.
On Sunday, 23 Aug 1942, Wes wrote a letter to his older brother, Earl, in Wisconsin. At this point, Wes had just received his wings and his commission as a 2nd Lt at the end of July, and was still in training waiting to be "shipped out." "Babe" had just turned 19 and had been in Scotland underg...
Joey it is hard to believe that it is going on three years since you gave your life for our freedom. I miss you and Love you nephew... You are always close each and every day with me in everything I do. You are my nephew, my insperation, and my Brother-at-Arms Forever. We will have the opportunit...
Private Eugene Brickley was listed as Killed in Action on December 7, 1941 after the ship he was serving on, the USS Arizona, was hit by Japanese bombers at Pearl Harbor.
You are missed every day. I am comforted by the thoughts that you are with our Heavenly Father and that your suffering is over. I Love and miss you Son.
Kyle Robert McKee 2/14/1985 – 11/12/2020 A life is more than a chronology of dates. It can be said that a long span of time inherently signifies a good life. In fact, the events of a life time, the experiences, and the people we touch and impact are far better indicators of a life well spen...
I never got to know my father, as he was KIA when I was 4 years old. But I have always been proud of him and he's always been my hero.
What do you miss most about your parent?
Never having the chance to know him.
What message would you like to share with families with a loved one...
LCDR Roger Alaux was the XO for the USS Terror (CM-5) serving in the Asia Pacific arena. Minutes before 4 am on May 1, 1945, as USS Terror lay at anchor in Kerama Retto, a kamikaze dove toward the ship. Darting through a hole in the smoke screen and coming in on Terror's port beam, the attacke...