On May 12, 1975, Khmer Rouge gunboats captured the SS Mayaguez in the Gulf of Thailand approximately 60 nautical miles off the coast of Cambodia. The vessel was taken to Koh [island] Tang. Alerted to the capture, U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft began surveillance flights around the island. After...
We're all so very proud of you and your service and we pass that along to your daughters -- they're growing into such beautiful young ladies!!!
Gross is on the right in this photo taken outside the barracks.
I miss my son more than words can ever express! But I know he loved what he was doing--kicking a55 and taking names!!! I do everything I can to keep his memory alive!! Started the "Elk Horn, Iowa-RUN FOR THE FALLEN" in his honor and will do it every year until I am physically unable to get out ...
Hi..bro...my big handsome beautiful looking brother..inside and out..i still miss you and love. You alot..and i still visit the national cemetry where u were buried...and i brought your niece jeanette and nephew kristopher..quite often as well...they never knew you but they know my dedication and...
Ryan I`m so proud of you and whom you become and miss you very much!You were very Special person and the more I look back and reflex the more I see who you were and you were A strong and courageous,honest,caring true to yourself and what you believe.When things didn`t look good some how you would...
Private Babcock received the Purple Heart for his service.
David James Todd, Jr.
Our son was a soldier that every man wants to be, a father that every man hopes to be, and a friend who was admired and respected by all those who knew him, a true and honest human being that was always there for you. He's the definition of a true hero, never givi...
My loving husband, best friend and father to my children. We miss you as everyday goes on. There isn't a moment when I don't think about you baby. I see you in our children everyday. I will always love you, you are my love forever.
On 10 March 1970, Sergeant Billy Joel Greavu was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Infantry Division, in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.
On that day, SGT Greavu was killed in action when he sustained multiple fragmentation wounds. His body was recover...
Obituary reprinted from Neil's memorial service at Burr Oak Lutheran Church on November 12, 1944: Born Nov. 18, 1922 of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Gilbertson. Baptized Dec. 24, 1922 in Burr Oak Lutheran Church. Confirmed in the Lutheran Faith Nov. 15, 1936. He attended Lost Nations Public School, Dist...
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DADDY 50 years have passed since you left for Vietnam. I was 11 the day you said you were going to Vietnam. Much has happened in all these years. Working to find answers on what happened to you. Growing up without you and wondering how life would have been. Much could be said here but jus...
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PFC Jones was a true hero....I am a better Soldier from having served with you. RIP