Bumper64 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 A rifleman with 1st Cav Div (Airmobile) A Co., 1st Bn., 8th Cav, 1st Bde, takes a bath in a fresh water stream during a lull in operations against the VC during Operation "Irving" in the Phu My Province in October 1966. (Photo/National Archives) via Vietnam Magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Today we honor Richard Fahrenbruch of Fort Collins, Colorado, who fell on this day in 1968. He is remembered by his daughter: "His family was eagerly awaiting his return home as his tour was due to end. The day he died he went out on watch and his troop mates told him to be careful. His reply was, "I am a short timer here, I will." Unfortunately he was killed by a sniper. His daughter Lori and son Larry will forever be grateful to the troop mates who were there with him and who years later made a special trip to Colorado to meet Sarge's children."Thank you for serving: http://bit.ly/1pWcIM6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Today we honor Charles Centeno of Gilroy, California, who fell in 1966. Today would have been his birthday. He is remembered by his good friend, Myrna: "We were friends while he was training in Hawaii. He was the most loved person of my lifetime. I was a teacher in Hawaii and he died the 2nd year I taught there. He was a wonderful person to know and I have always missed him. He was fun and a joy to know." Thank you for serving: http://bit.ly/PzgL3S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Today we honor Joseph Ruggiero of Bangor, Pennsylvania, who passed away in 1987. Today would have been his birthday. He is remembered by his sister, Mary: "You were just a young 40 year old who was taken from your family..I miss you more than anyone will ever know."Thank you for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Today we honor Joseph Godwin (pictured left) ofSaugus, California, who fell on this day in 1966. We also honor 1lt John Rohr (pictured right) of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who fell on this day in 1970. Joseph is remembered by his nephew, Jeffery: "My Uncle Joe is on the wall and I wanted to honor him on the day of his death on Apr 7 1966. I will always remember him as a strong man with a soft heart. I was only 10 when he was killed and will always remember his love for life. He would come by and take me for ice cream, talking about how he was going to enlist in the navy to see the world. He gave me the courage to join the military when I became of age. It has been 48 years since he was taken from us and we keep him in our hearts and prayers."Jon is remembered by his brother, Charles: "John is 9 yrs. younger so our relationship was limited. He was quiet of nature, but strong In his beliefs."Thank you both for serving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Today we honor Johnny Plunkard of Frederick, Maryland, who fell on this day in 1968. He is remembered by his brother, Joe: "My brother was killed up outside of Hue' during the Tet Offensive. He was a Silver Star, Bronze Star with V device and 2OLC, PH with OLC. There have been 5 children named in his honor. Barracks at Ft. Detrick were also named in his honor with a plaque on the barracks. He was my mentor up until his death, when I was 13. Johnny is missed each and every day. I wear a KIA braclet with his name along with a POW/MIA braclet."Thank you for your service. http://bit.ly/1jqQKhO Today we honor Larry Brown of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, who fell on this day in 1970. He is remembered by his wife, Vivian: "Not a day goes by that you are not missed."Thank you for your service!Let us honor your fallen veteran. Click here -->http://bit.ly/1gEGvED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Archive Photo of the Day: 173rd Airborne Brigade on patrol in Vietnam, 1965.Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade slosh through a stream during a jungle patrol in South Vietnam in May, 1965. A Stars and Stripes story about the 173rd described the jungle as "Hot, sultry and dangerous; where you walk 10 yards to go forward five; where the enemy can be 30 feet away, hidden by the foliage; where you pick your feet up almost to your knees to keep from tripping on vines; where you sir down for a break only to be covered by insects, such as ants a quarter-inch long."(Mike Mealey ©Stars and Stripes)Read a story about the 173rd in the jungle:http://www.stripes.com/blogs/archive-photo-of-the-day/archive-photo-of-the-day-1.9717/173rd-airborne-brigade-on-patrol-in-vietnam-1965-1.277020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Today we honor Roger Adams Jr. of Jacksonville North Carolina, who fell in 2009. He was 36 years old and served in the Army. Roger was assigned to the 120th Combined Arms Battalion, North Carolina National Guard, Wilmington, N.C.. He died from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle June 29 in Baghdad. He served 13 years as a Marine before joining the Army National Guard.We thank him for his service. His photo will be seen in our soon-to-be Education Center. He is remembered:http://bit.ly/1dUvR8K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Today we honor Damien Messino of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, who fell in 1969. Yesterday would have been his birthday. He is remembered by his friend Marianne: "I miss your smile, your sense of humor and your laughter. It saddens me you never had the opportunity to live life longer. You were a gift to us while you were here and will always be remembered. Thank you for your sacrifice. Until we meet again."Stand with us as we honor those who served and sacrificed --> http://wefb.it/ABA3B6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthwarrior Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Blessed are our warriors.I'm sorry I just can't find the words right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thank You Bumper... Very Much Appreciate What You Are Doing Here. Blessed are our warriors.I'm sorry I just can't find the words right now. I understand Stealthwarrior... I come here everyday... and most days I lack the words to show my gratefulness and sorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Your welcome! It's an honor to show these great people the respect they deserve!! I'm glad you all like this thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Today we honor Ronald Toward of Falls Church, Virginia, who fell on this day in 1969. He is remembered by his nephew, Stephen: "Killed in Action April 10, 1969 in Vietnam, a month before his 20th birthday. Private First Class Ronald Joseph Toward was a beloved son and brother, an uncle whom I wish I could have met. His passing was much for the family to endure and things were never quite the same. I treasure his letters which he sent home as it gives me a glimpse into his experience. I consider him a hero and he will not be forgotten."See Ronald's Virtual Wall of Faces page here:http://bit.ly/1lNO8vj — with William D Andrews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Emilio Albert De La Garza, Jr. Emilio A. De La Garza, Jr., Medal of Honor recipient Born June 23, 1949East Chicago, Indiana Died April 11, 1970 (aged 20) KIA in Vietnam Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service 1969 - 1970 Rank Lance Corporal Unit 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines 2nd Battalion 1st Marines Battles/wars Vietnam War Awards Medal of Honor Purple Heart Medal Combat Action Ribbon William H. Pitsenbarger Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger Nickname(s) "Pits" Born July 8, 1944Piqua, Ohio Died April 11, 1966 (aged 21) near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam Buried at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington, Ohio Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Air Force Years of service 1962 – 1966 Rank Staff Sergeant (posthumous) Unit 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron Battles/wars Vietnam War Awards Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Airman's Medal Purple Heart (2) Air Medal James W. Robinson, Jr. Army Medal of Honor Born August 30, 1940Hinsdale, Illinois Died April 11, 1966 (aged 25) Republic of Vietnam Place of burial Clarendon Hills Cemetery,Darien, Illinois Allegiance United States of America Service/branch U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army Years of service 1958 - 1961 (Marine Corps) 1964 - 1966 (Army) Rank Sergeant Unit 16th Infantry Regiment Battles/wars Vietnam War *Battle of Xa Cam My Awards Medal of Honor Purple Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Today we honor P.F.C. Neil R. Ellsworth ofNorthborough, Massachusetts, who fell on this day in 1967. He is remembered by his niece, Kelley:"He died in Vietnam on April 13, 1967. He volunteered to go, and he was only there for a few months before he got hurt and died. He was a paratrooper, and I'm told he saved lives. He was only 19yrs old."Stand with us as we honor those who served and sacrificed --> http://wefb.it/ABA3B6 — with Abhishek Gurav and Bert Dennison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Thomas Rolland Norris Norris in 2008 Nickname(s) Tommy Born January 14, 1944 (age 70)Jacksonville, Florida Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1967 - 1972 Rank Lieutenant Unit SEAL Team 2 Battles/wars Vietnam War Awards Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart Other work FBI agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Today we honor Donald Tinney, Jr. of New York, New York, who fell on this day in 1970. He is remembered by his sister, Catherine: "I miss my big brother every day. My big, strong, athletic brother seemed so powerful and invincible--it was no surprise that he became an Airborne Ranger. As time has marched on, I became the big sister, as Don is forever 20. I miss him, and what might have been. Thank you so very much for never forgetting." Thank you for your service! http://bit.ly/1eB7PGY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Today we honor Joseph Di Gregorio of Niagra Falls, New York, who fell on this day in 1970. He is remembered by his sister, Mary Ann: "Always soft-spoken and kind, my big brother served breakfast to my brothers and sisters and me on Christmas morning before leading us in singing Christmas carols. He came home on leave during the Christmas of 1969 and that was the last time I saw him, but he is forever in my heart..."Thank you for your service, Joseph:http://bit.ly/1nnupmq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Today we honor Aaron C. Torian of Paducah, Kentucky, who fell in February of this year. Torian was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He fell in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan from wounds caused by enemy action. As of 3/25/14, he will be the last name being read at our Reading of the Names in May. His photo will also be seen at The Education Center at The Wall:http://bit.ly/LkukCSWe thank him for his service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Today we honor Johnny Villarreal of Victoria, Texas, who fell in 1967. Today would have been his birthday. He is remembered by his nephew Ray: "He taught me the price of a promise. and the price of your spoken word. It is not just to my uncle Johnny - I remember all my military family: Able Escobedo, Frank and Joe Villarreal, and my nephews in service Richard Rines and Tyler Dawsey." Join us in saying, "thank you for your service":http://wefb.it/D87548 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Jason Lee Dunham Dunham in 2000, during recruit training. Nickname(s) Uno (English: "One") Born 10 November 1981Scio, New York, U.S. Died 22 April 2004 (aged 22) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. Buried at Fairlawn Cemetery Scio, New York, U.S. Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service 2000–2004 Rank Corporal Unit Marine Corps Security Force Battalion 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines Battles/wars Iraq War Awards Medal of Honor Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietnam1969 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Francis X. Burke Born September 29, 1918 New York City, New York Died September 6, 1988 (aged 69) Place of burial Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery Arneytown, New Jersey Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Rank Old Major Unit D Company 1st Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division Battles/wars World War II Awards Medal of Honor Richard Earl Bush Richard E. Bush, Medal of Honor recipient Born December 23, 1924 Glasgow, Kentucky Died June 7, 2004 (aged 79) Waukegan, Illinois Place of burial Ascension Catholic Cemetery Libertyville, Illinois (42.30741°N 87.91936°WCoordinates: 42.30741°N 87.91936°W) Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service enlisted 1942 Rank Master Gunnery Sergeant Unit 1st Raider Battalion 1st Battalion 4th Marines Battles/wars World War II *Battle of Okinawa Awards Medal of Honor Purple Heart Medal (2) Combat Action Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation Michael J. Daly Captain Michael J. Daly Born September 15, 1924New York City, New York Died July 25, 2008 (aged 83) Fairfield, Connecticut Place of burial Oak Lawn Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1942–1946 Rank Captain Unit 1st Infantry Division 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Battles/wars World War II European theatre Normandy Landings Omaha Beach Awards Medal of HonorSilver Star (3) Bronze Star with "V" device Purple Heart (2) Combat Infantryman Badge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumper64 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Today we honor Kenneth Brinker of Bartonville, Illinois, who fell on this day in 1969. He is remembered by his very good friend, Dawn: "Kenny and Denny enlisted with the proviso that they could be stationed together. They were. They were in a fox hole when a grenade landed and exploded. Denny saw Kenny explode with it. Denny was sent home. They had always been so full of fun and practical jokes. But Denny wasn't Denny anymore. I visited him (he wouldn't leave the house) often and sat and cried with him and tried to talk, but he couldn't talk. He would just lay his head on my shoulder. This went on for a few months. I went to visit one day and no one was home. I learned the next day that his parents had come home from shopping and found that he had hung himself in the basement. His note said that half of him was gone and there wasn't enough left to go on living. They were the Brinker's only sons. One younger sister. Mrs. Brinker had a nervous breakdown and was institutionalized for nearly a year. It has been so long ago, but when I think of it, it is like it happened yesterday. And the pain of it still brings me to my knees sobbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlablum Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 My loving Father Carl David Divelbiss Carl David "Dave" Divelbiss, (CDR, Supply Corps, USN, Ret.), age 73, passed away of lung cancer on September 28, 2008 at his home in Roslyn, Washington. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service to his country. While in Vietnam Dave served on the USS Benewah (APB-35) from July 1966 to May 1968 as Supply and Logistics Officer on the Staff of Commander River Assault Flotilla One - Commander River support Squadron Seven from it's onset on September 1966 to April 1968. He initiated the planning of supply functions required for the new Mekong Delta Mobile Riverine Force and was the author of the new Navy supply support concept of riverine warfare. He developed the complete supply support plan and detailed supply procedures for the entire Mobile Riverine Base of 5 ships, 100 boats and almost 4,000 Army and Navy personnel. Dave leaves behind his devoted wife Fran of 50 years, his son, two daughters and their spouses and five grandchildren. Dave was a wonderful man and devoted husband, father and grandfather and he will be sorely missed not only by all his family but by his many friends as well. He often spoke of all who he served with in Vietnam and his hope was to have attended one of the MRFA reunions, which unfortunately did not happen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie123 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thank You For Sharing About Your Father's Life Carlablum... You Must Be So Proud Of Him. He was quite an accomplished man... I very honor him for all of his service... and I'm sure he will never be forgotten. God Bless Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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