KIA - Remembering Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice...

SSG Arnie Jones — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:28:53 -0400

Cpl J. Scott Lindsey, 4th Bn, 18th Infantry, 3rd Armored Division, 11C - Mortars - KIA Desert Storm February 1991.

24 years ago, I was about 26 years old with 6 years in the US Army deployed to Desert Storm as a Bradley Gunner. Out of all the things that we accomplished at the time, I have many "Mechanized Infantry" stories and memories I mentally stored, share and talk about to those that ask... And yes we had other wounded soldiers, etc...
But my KIA band I wear to honor Lindsey about my wrist will always be in the forefront. The realities of war and the ultimate sacrifice he made should never be forgotten.
I did not know him well enough, nor his wife and 2 children (I was told) left behind. Nor do I know of there status today.

I only made this Discussion about the Remembrance of KIA servicemen and women you would like to remember or acknowledge their sacrifice ... If you would like to share your just your lost comrade's name and maybe a short story.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2015 8:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:35:06 -0400

The hardest day of my life was losing these two Soldiers!!!

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made Apr 28 at 2015 8:34 PM

SGT Nia Chiaraluce — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:34:43 -0400

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2015 8:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:43:17 -0400

I don't have a picture handy.... CPL. Ethan J. Martin, Operation Enduring Freedom, KIA 7 August 2012.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Apr 28 at 2015 9:04 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:04:18 -0400

Mine is:

SGT Thomas E. Houser USMC. Iowa
OIF 3 Jan 05

Response by SPC Mark Beard made Apr 28 at 2015 9:12 PM

SPC Mark Beard — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:12:17 -0400

SALUTE !!!!!!!! 3RD SPEARHEAD !!!!!! DIV

Response by SPC David S. made Apr 28 at 2015 9:39 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:39:14 -0400

SFC Chris Robinson KIA 2006 A'stan.
Chris was an awesome friend. I knew he would end up being a snake eater. As kids we would get our Army on by running in snake filled ditches at 0 dark ugly. We loved it when it rained. Cammo sticks and alll. I ended up serving in the same BN as his father in a different company. Chris was more high speed and was with the 20th SF Group. He was f'ing fearless so that seemed like a good fit. Just recently hooked up with his sister on Facebook and that has helped I think both of us. Shortly after Chris was killed his father and mom passed away leaving his sis all alone. He left a wife and two kids, a boy and girl.

Last time i saw him he showed up at my house. He was in his BDU's, We went and got a bite to eat and a drink and just hung out for a while. Never knew it was going to be the last time I ever saw him. Miss you Chris.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Apr 28 at 2015 9:40 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:40:46 -0400

SSG Arnie Jones, I like to remember First Lieutenant Thomas Gary Sikes (2JAN45-20DEC68).

First Lieutenant Thomas Gary Sikes was a 1962 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Jacksonville, FL and a 1967 graduate of Mercer University, Macon, GA.
Lieutenant Sikes was the 2nd Platoon Leader, of C Company, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment (The Professionals), 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal (23rd) Division, United States Army Vietnam.
When Lieutenant Sikes made the ultimate sacrifice in the Quang Ngai province of South Vietnam he left a wife and a one month old son that he never even saw.
His name is located on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, DC at coordinates 36W 053.
Requiescat in pace.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Apr 29 at 2015 12:55 AM

SPC Charles Brown — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:55:43 -0400

I would like to remember someone my father knew way back in the day.

In memory of SSG Lewis Howard Jr.
KIA Vietnam 7 July 1970

RIP SSG. you are remembered, and missed.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2015 2:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 14:15:08 -0500

http://army.togetherweserved.com/army/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=AssignmentExt&ID=390159
1SG BLUE ROWE was my 1SG in D Co. 426th CA BN, Upland, CA. He was killed in what was suppose to be a permissive environment of the his mountainous sector of Afghanistan by an SVBIED in May, 2009 just a few days before his REFRAD. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial in Whittier, California.
http://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/blue-c-rowe/

I also honor the thousands who gave their lives not mentioned here. I also honor those who survived and who are still suffereng.
I also give condolences to the families too. Let us never forget them all!

View my Military Service on Togetherweserved.com

Army.Togetherweserved.com - Shadow Box Profile of 1SG Blue Rowe

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2015 4:50 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 16:50:10 -0500

From my tribute to John Richard (Rick) Gregorie on the Virtual Wall. God Bless you Rick. I think of you often.

This is my Memorial I left him on the Virtual Wall.
Rick was killed in a helicopter crash. He was my best friend and I missed him dearly after he was gone. I was fortunate enough to be in the rescue helicopter to come to his crew's aid. I was broken-hearted to find out the KIA mentioned on the radio was Rick. I helped load him in the rescue aircraft for his journey to Pleiku and the trip back home. I looked for Rick's parents for years so I could tell them how brave a soldier he was and exactly how he died. I never found them. I have tried to maintain his memory by keeping it alive in my web site and any other place I can. I miss you to this day, Rick. I miss the practical jokes we used to play on each other. I remember the time you got mad at me for putting the snake in your sleeping bag and the time I short-sheeted you. It was always pay-back time for each of us. I missed the reel to reel letters we used to send to your mom and the swapping of the goodies we each got from home. After you died, my personality died with you. I lost my ability to have fun anymore. I sure wish you wouldn't have died. I know it's selfish of me to feel that way but I just missed you so much. You were my best friend and I lost you to that stinking war.

Addendum: About ten years ago, Rick's only living relative contacted me and told me she saw my post on the Virtual Wall. We have stayed in touch ever since. She told me all about Rick's family, and his parents died two years after Rick was buried. I told her how he died, and I was there to help load him in another helicopter which took him away. She sends me cards every Memorial Day, Veterans Day, my birthday, and Christmas. After we connected, she went around her neighborhood and told her friends the story. They all got together and made a memory book for me, with notes from each one thanking me for my service, and being with Rick in his final moments before he was air lifted out.

God Bless you, Rick.
I hope you have rested in peace over these years.
Your friend,
Keith (Bo) Bodine
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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2015 4:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 16:59:22 -0500

This is my best friend in Vietnam. This is from a memorial I left on The Virtual Wall to my friend, John Richard Gregoire.
Rick was killed in a helicopter crash. He was my best friend and I missed him dearly after he was gone. I was fortunate enough to be in the rescue helicopter to come to his crew's aid. I was broken-hearted to find out the KIA mentioned on the radio was Rick. I helped load him in the rescue aircraft for his journey to Pleiku and the trip back home. I looked for Rick's parents for years so I could tell them how brave a soldier he was and exactly how he died. I never found them. I have tried to maintain his memory by keeping it alive in my web site and any other place I can. I miss you to this day, Rick. I miss the practical jokes we used to play on each other. I remember the time you got mad at me for putting the snake in your sleeping bag and the time I short-sheeted you. It was always pay-back time for each of us. I missed the reel to reel letters we used to send to your mom and the swapping of the goodies we each got from home. After you died, my personality died with you. I lost my ability to have fun anymore. I sure wish you wouldn't have died. I know it's selfish of me to feel that way but I just missed you so much. You were my best friend and I lost you to that stinking war.

Addendum: About ten years ago I was contacted by Rick's only living relative. She found my memorial for Rick, and contacted me via email. She told me about Rick's family, and I told her how he died. We have remained in touch since then. She sends me cards for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, my birthday, and Christmas. We are like family now.

God Bless you, Rick.
I hope you have rested in peace over these years.
Your friend,
Keith (Bo) Bodine
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John Richard Gregoire

Specialist Four
A CO, 229TH ASLT HELO BN, 1 CAV DIV
Army of the United States
12 June 1946 - 02 April 1967
Wheaton, Illinois
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Response by Gaspare Marturano made Dec 21 at 2015 7:27 PM

Gaspare Marturano — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 19:27:05 -0500

Navy Seal Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Dale Lewis. I did not know him personally. He is from my small town Brookfield, CT. KIA Iraq 2007.

Response by Jason Lindsey made Jun 21 at 2020 7:48 PM

Jason Lindsey — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:48:32 -0400

Hi im J's son JC. Thank you for honoring my father.