Sgt. Evan Parker Memorial Pavilion on Ft. Shafter Flats 9th Mission Officier Support Squadron Honolulu Hawaii
On the night of 27/28 August 1966, a four-man fire team from 1st Platoon, Kilo 3/1 Marines, was assigned to set up an ambush site about 500 meters south of their platoon night defensive position near Hoa Hai village just south of Danang. The fire team departed at 3:00 am with instructions to rel...
PFC Baczalski was awarded the Air Medal for his service.
PFC Babbage received the Purple Heart for his service.
Joel was a 6'5" gentle giant of a man. He had a wonderful smile that would light up a room. He would make friends with strangers in five minutes and have them smiling and laughing with him. He was a competitive "adrenaline junkie" who loved to skydive, tinker with computers, play chess and ice ho...
Missing you!!!
Miss and love you everyday. I can't believe you've been gone for almost 2 years now. Still feels like yesterday and I think it always will. You are my hero always!
Justin will be missed for is smile, his laughter and for the impact he made in everybody's lives that he ran across. Justin we love you and we miss you. Jennie
I will never forget your friendship in high school or the sacrifice you made so that others can live on. You are my hero. Semper Fidelis Marine and Friend.
In honor of my brother, David Arlie Smith. You are and always will be our hero. And to all fallen heroes; thank you for your sacrifice and service and the sacrifice of your families. You can have peace now and rest. No matter how many years go by, it seems like yesterday and our hearts will alway...
Found a foto of Ben J. Smith. Victory TD - History of the 628th Tank Destroyer Battalion 1941-1945
Larry Stephen Byford of Center, Texas was the fifth casualty of the Vietnam War in Shelby County, Texas. He was drafted into the US Army in October, 1965 at the age of 20. He took his basic training and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
His tour in Vietnam began on ...
Today is the anniversary of my father's loss in Vietnam. He was swept to sea off the USS Coral Sea. Decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star w/Oakleaf Cluster, number Distinguished Flying Crosses, Fought in Korea and Vietnam. Commanding Officer of VA-155 when he was lost.
What did you lo...