Vietnam: Stories From the Wall

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As the years move us further and further away from the realities of the Vietnam War and recognition of those who served, we must find ways to keep alive the memories of the those who sacrificed for us, and honor those who returned home to an unwelcome nation.

  1. 05/25/2017

    Alan B. Boffman

    They died as they lived. Helping others and with honor.

  2. 05/25/2017

    Bernard L. Johnson, II

    I think it's important to note that John frequently asked me to allow him to fly my routepac mission since I was married and he was not.

  3. 05/25/2017

    Cecil C. Perkins

    They transmitted garbled words that included 'fire' and the aircraft disappeared from the radar screen.

  4. 05/25/2017

    Clayton D. Wright

    He was the FUN Uncle.

  5. 05/25/2017

    Dallas A. Driver

    Dallas was my first love...We got married on May 30, 1969 and we had two and a half wonderful weeks together before he went to Vietnam.

  6. 05/25/2017

    Dwight P. Bowles

    I will always remember him with 7 kids riding in his shiny car smiling as we ate ice creams he bought us on that hot day long ago...

  7. 05/25/2017

    Everett A. McPherson

    We were all so close growing up, and it wasn't easy when the news came that Everett had been shot down and declared missing.

  8. 05/25/2017

    Fred V. Cole

    He was so kind and gracious, and made me feel like I was going to make it.

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As the years move us further and further away from the realities of the Vietnam War and recognition of those who served, we must find ways to keep alive the memories of the those who sacrificed for us, and honor those who returned home to an unwelcome nation.

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