Remembering those who served

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sun, 25 May 2014 15:22:12 -0400

There have been many RallyPoint members who have sought ways to recognize impactful individual service members and veterans who have passed either in combat or after their military career.

It is not practical to recognize every individual with a separate discussion, but we are happy to host those posts on this central thread.

You are invited to post responses here about individual service members and veterans that you wish to honor.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2014 3:57 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 03:57:59 -0500

I've never seen what the Patriot Guard does for those that we have lost but I have heard amazing things. I'm in Korea now and after studying about the War and seeing many of the Korean War Vets come back for the anniversary this year I wish we could do more for patriots like Bruce. Rest in Peace.

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 4 at 2014 4:15 AM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:15:03 -0500

my condolences to the family and friends on the loss of another great warrior and friend, may he rest in peace and finally be pain and worry free. RIP my brother.

Larry, as usual thanks for posting and sharing.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 4:08 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 16:08:32 -0400

“Rick” started his weather career as a Lieutenant at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in the 1970s, and I had the privilege of being his detachment commander. Rick loved airplanes and flying and we traded rides; I gave him several rides in sailplanes flying from Ryan Field in Tucson, and he returned the favor with flights in a Grumman Tiger. Two stories about Rick are worth repeating:

During summer thunderstorm season one day he and I were in the process of putting out a weather warming when an AF Academy Cadet, on-base as a Third Lieutenant, walked into the Weather Station. Rick barked out to the young fellow, “Don’t say a thing! Stand at the wall. Watch what we are doing. We will talk with you after we get this done!” The cadet did exactly as told. He watched as we put out the warning on the telewriter, called the three command posts and numerous flying units, and afterwards, we explained what we were doing and how important it was to get the warning out with the desired lead time, and then chatted some more about the mission of our weather unit.

In the spring of 1979 Rick deployed from Davis-Monthan to Aviano in Italy to provide weather to an Air Guard Unit during an overseas deployment, and during that time he pinned on Captain. After returning to Arizona, the phone rang one day and he sang out, “Aviano Weather, Lt Wohlman…er..DM Weather, Lt…, oh heck, I don’t know where I am or what I am, how can I help you?”

Rick was a marvelous young fellow to have on a busy base; he was involved in the unit, flying, taking care of young “RJ,” and a very good weather guy. I am sorry to hear of his passing, but was so glad to know him and share time in the sky with him.

Bob

ROBERT W. ENDLICH
5010 Noche Bella Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Subject:
George Rasa

Date:
Sun, 25 May 2014 18:13:21 +0000

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Dave, could you insert a little note somewhere to ask if anyone remembers George Rasa. He was sometime Instructor and apparently must have served with Det. 2 1st WWing on Guam as he had the "L'il Joe" unit badge which we only got in '64/5. As we don't remember him he was evidently after that time.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 4:11 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 16:11:43 -0400

WOHLMAN, RICHARD A. USAF Weather Recon Dies Age 59

SSgt Larry Olson, North Carolina

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WOHLMAN, RICHARD A.
The much beloved Richard Arthur "Rick" Wohlman went home to the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born on Sept. 22,1952 to the late Marion Shaffrick Wohlman and Richard L. Wohlman.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Patricia (Peterson) Wohlman; son Richard Jackson (Katie)
Wohlman: daughters Kelly Dean (Eric) Pilarczyk; Kayce (Nate) Keane; sister Debra (James) Hendryx, and precious grandchildren Jackson Wohlman and Penelope Pilarczyk.

Rick attended the United States Air Force Academy
and then served his country as an aerial weather reconnaissance officer, chasing typhoons in the Pacific and hurricanes in the Atlantic. He received a distinguished service award for locating a crippled 47ft. sailboat with 6 souls aboard during supertyphoon Tip, when the ship lost communications.

His adventures took him to North Carolina where he taught classes at a university, Huntsville, Alabama where he worked for NASA and finally retiring to Parker, Colorado, where he worked as a real estate broker with
his wife, Patricia. Rick loved airplanes, the mountains and politics. But most of all he loved his family.

He will be deeply missed. Services and internment will be held Friday, May 23 at 1:00 at the United States Air Force Academy in
Colorado Springs.

My husband was in the 21st Squadron in England as part of the DDay wea plans. He went to the continent as DDay plus 60. He was there for the Belgian Bulge and on into liberating Berlin.

THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL POST.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 9:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 21:55:46 -0400

SGT Scott Myers
SFC Kevin Brynn
SSG Robert Cowdry
SSG Brian Prosser

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 25 at 2014 10:08 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:08:23 -0400

MSG Joseph Brown, USA my father
SGT Charles Thomas Brown, USA My uncle KIA Korea
CPL Richard "Corky" USA Brown, USA My uncle KIA Korea
SPC David Marquart, Best friend KIA Korea
John Brown, My uncle USN
James Brown, My uncle USN WWII
SSG Lewis Howard Jr. USA KIA Vietnam 7 July 1970
Add to this list, SGT Shon (Doc) Hill, 5 July 2014 Killed by a train in The Dalles, OR.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 10:26 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:26:17 -0400

SFC John Tobiason

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 10:39 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:39:24 -0400

Capt Emery Wallace,1/61 Cav,USA KIA Afghanistan
SFC Forrest Robinson,1/61 Cav,USA KIA Afghanistan
SSG Curtis'Moose'Oakes,1/61 Cav,USA KIA Afghanistan
SGT William Hasenflu,1/61 Cav,USA KIA Afghanistan
SPC Christian Romig,1/61 Cav, USA KIA Afghanistan
SPC David Lutes,1/61 Cav USA KIA Afghanistan
SPC Anthony Vargas,1/61 Cav USA KIA Afghanistan
PFC Jacob'Doc' Gassen,1/61 Cav USA KIA Afghanistan
SPC Jordan'Doc' Byrd, 2/506 USA KIA Afghanistan

and too many others...

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 25 at 2014 10:49 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:49:24 -0400

The 468 Fallen Marne Soldiers from 3rd ID (my last unit) that are remembered at Warriors Walk on Ft Stewart. They fought courageously during OIF/OEF and Desert Storm. My old unit has 7 names for Soldiers who sacrificed their lives in war.

They will not be forgotten. "Rock of the Marne"

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 25 at 2014 10:54 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:54:32 -0400

SPC C.D. Bolling

Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made May 26 at 2014 8:54 AM

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz — Mon, 26 May 2014 08:54:37 -0400

Sergeant Robert Filley Gibeson, USMC 1942-1959
PO2 Virgina Elizabeth Duncan Gibeson USN 1942-1946
CPL George Wallace Duncan USMC 1910-1918
Libby Whiteside Duncan USMC 1914-1918
CPL Glen McKittrick Gibeson USMC 1911-1916

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made May 26 at 2014 9:54 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Mon, 26 May 2014 09:54:30 -0400

1LT Dan Hyde. One of the best guys you could ever hope to meet. We miss you, brother. KIA in Tikrit, Iraq.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 10:04 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 10:04:48 -0400

SPC Alexandre Alexeev- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF
CPL Zachary Baker- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF
CPL James Summers III- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF
SGT Anthony Ewing- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF
SGT Johnathan Markham- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF
1LT Kile West- 6-9 Cav, Memorial Day 2007, OIF

and too many more.

Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.

Till we meet again.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made May 26 at 2014 10:06 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Mon, 26 May 2014 10:06:40 -0400

LTC Mike McMahon, 3-4 CAV, Afghanistan
CW2 Travis Grogan, 3-4 CAV, Afghanistan
SPC Harley Miller, 3-4 CAV, Afghanistan

See you at Fiddler's Green.

All Cav!!!

Response by SPC Andrew McDonough made May 26 at 2014 10:41 AM

SPC Andrew McDonough — Mon, 26 May 2014 10:41:53 -0400

SSG Johnnie V. Mason 19 Dec 2005 717th Ordnance Company.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 11:40 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 11:40:25 -0400

MAJ David G. Taylor Jr. My company commander when I was a Platoon Leader.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2014 8:07 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 May 2014 20:07:50 -0400

Proctor Earl Farmer WW2 Navy Veteran Passes.

Service

Date Tuesday 5 / 27/ 14

Time 0930 A.M.

location McMillan Smalls Funeral Home

address 910 67th Ave N. Myrtle Beach 29572

Burial Florence National Cemetery 200 National Cemetery Rd.

Florence S.C. 29501

time 1 P.M. 1300

1st. stage McMillan Smalls Funeral Home

time 0815 to 0845

brief 0845

flag line 0850 We will hold flag line till the start of service at that time we will breakdown for trip to Florence

2nd. stage

location Florence National Cemetery

200 National Cemetery RD.

time 12:00 for arrival of funeral There could be a service going on and remember that out of town funerals will start on there arrival .

info There will not be an escort to Florence . Water and flags will be furnished . Could use a few big flag bikes for possible escort from P.D. Please contact me before

going to P.D.

Thanks

Tommy Jones
P.D. area PGR rcic

843/206/ 6158

Pete Goad coastal rc

Mike Purvis rcit

Bobby Melton mentor

Response by SSG Brian Hawkins made May 27 at 2014 6:58 PM

SSG Brian Hawkins — Tue, 27 May 2014 18:58:22 -0400

SSG Flores, Recruiting Bn

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2014 5:56 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:56:34 -0400

Honoring those who have fallen. We miss you guys.

SFC Nathan Chapman
SSgt Juan Ridout
CPT James Shull
SPC Simeon Hunte
SGT Dominic Sacco
SGT Donald Hasse
SGT Jerry Mills Jr

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 28 at 2014 6:01 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:01:32 -0400

The picture below is of Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Norman Hathcock. Saved the lives of 7 Marines in an amtrack that exploded. 93 confirmed kills as a sniper in Vietnam. RIP

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Jun 28 at 2014 6:11 PM

LT Jessica Kellogg — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:11:29 -0400

I didn't know any of these gentlemen, but today / tomorrow is the 9th anniversary of Operation Red Wing in Afghanistan

Navy SEALs
LT Michael P. Murphy 29
SO2 Matthew Axelson 29
SO2 Danny Dietz 25
SOC Jacques J. Fontan 36
SOCS Daniel R. Healy 36
LCDR Erik S. Kristensen 33
SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas 33
LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. 30
SO2 James E. Suh 28
SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor 30
SO2 Shane E. Patton 22

160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
SSG Shamus O. Goare 29
CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature 35
SGT Kip A. Jacoby 21
SFC Marcus V. Muralles 33
MSG James W. Ponder III 36
MAJ Stephen C. Reich 34
SFC Michael L. Russell 31
CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach 40

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 28 at 2014 6:39 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:39:17 -0400

Some of those lost from SETAF/CJTF-76 during our OEF rotation 2005-6. You will never be forgotten. RIP.

Spc. Daniel Freeman, 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, April 6, helicopter crash.
Maj. Edward Murphy, SETAF headquarters, April 6, helicopter crash.
Pfc. Sascha Struble, 1-508, April 6, helicopter crash.
Sgt. Romanes Woodard, 1-508, April 6, helicopter crash.
Cpl. Steven Tucker, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, May 21, roadside bomb.
Cpl. Manuel Hernandez, Battery D, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, June 8, rocket attack.
Sgt. Michael Schafer, 2-503, July 25, combat.
Pfc. Blake Hall, 2-503, Aug. 21, roadside bomb.
1st Lt. Joshua Hyland, 2-503, Aug. 21, roadside bomb.
Spc. Michael Lehmiller, 2-503, Aug. 21, roadside bomb.
Pfc. Christopher Palmer, 2-503, Aug. 21, roadside bomb.
Sgt. Damion Campbell, 1-508, Aug. 26, roadside bomb.
1st Lt. Derek Hines, 2-503, Sept. 1, combat.
Staff Sgt. John Doles, 1-508, Sept. 30, combat.
Staff Sgt. Troy Ezernack, 2-503, Oct. 9, combat.
Pfc. Joseph Cruz, 1-508, Oct. 17, accident.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jul 11 at 2014 2:24 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:24:26 -0400

For those brothers and sister in arms who have passed, you are missed. I speak for myself only, but I hope I echo the sentiments of others when I say: We will see you on the other side, take the high ground, and keep your powder dry.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 11 at 2014 3:20 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:20:34 -0400

CPT Chris Seifert, 1BCT 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)

KIA 23 March 2003 during the Soldier-on-Soldier attack at Camp Pennsylvania, Kuwait.

One of the best officers I've ever had the chance to serve with.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2014 5:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:12:33 -0400

Remember those whom we've lost on the battlefield:

SGT Elijah Wong, 2004, OIF, KIA Sinjar, 363rd EOD
SGT Howard Allen, 2005, OIF, KIA Baghdad, 860th MP CO
CPL Jeremiah Robinson, 2005, OIF, KIA Baghdad, 860th MP CO
SSG Charles Browning, 2007, OEF, KIA Mehtar Lam, Co B, 1/158th Inf
PFC Mykal Miller, 2007 OEF, KIA Qalat, Co B, 1/158th Inf
SSG Tom Rabjohn, 2009, OEF, KIA Wardak, 363rd EOD

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2014 5:20 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:20:28 -0400

Remembering those who faced a different kind of battle:

CPL Nicole Hugill, 2006, OIF 2003
SPC Scott Belcher, 2006, OIF 04-06, 860th MP Co
SGT Ted Duhaime, 2008, OIF 04-06, 860th MP Co
SFC Rick Kellogg, 2010, OIF 04-06, 860th MP Co
SFC Christopher Palmer, 2011, OIF 04-06, 860th MP Co

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2014 6:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:19:50 -0400

A special remembrance that affected me personally, during my pre-MOB at Ft. Hood 2009:
From top left, Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 22, of Frederick, Okla., Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, of Kiel, Wis., Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, 19, of West Jordan, Utah, Michael Grant Cahill, 62, of Cameron, Texas, Pfc. Kham Xiong, 23, of St. Paul, Minn., Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow, 32, of Evans, Ga. From bottom left, Pfc. Michael Pearson, 21, of Bolingbrook, Ill., Russell Seager, 51, of Racine, Wis., Francheska Velez, 21, of Chicago, Capt. John Gaffaney, 56, of Williston, N.D., and Major L. Eduardo Caraveo, 52, of Juarez, Mexico

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made Jul 12 at 2014 6:48 AM

SGT Shon D. Hill — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:48:15 -0400

For all who have moved onto better things than this world could ever offer you, this is for you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2014 11:34 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:34:28 -0400

http://www.navytimes.com/article/20100820/NEWS/8200312/SEAL-killed-eastern-Afghanistan

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made Jul 13 at 2014 6:28 PM

SGT Shon D. Hill — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:28:33 -0400

Sgt Shon (Doc) Hill Nov 1974-July 2014 Served in Iraq

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2014 4:06 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:06:49 -0400

I regret to inform the body of the death of MoH recipient and former POW SGM(R) Jon Cavaiani. He passed after a long struggle with myelodysplastic syndrome this morning at approximately 0600 HRS PST. Requiescat in Pace.
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3245/cavaiani-jon-r.php

CMOHS.org - Staff Sergeant CAVAIANI, JON R., U.S. Army

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2014 1:40 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:40:53 -0400

PGR STATEWIDE - NC - Send Off - Pope Army Airfield / Fayetteville, NC,

Patriots,

It is with Great Honor that we have the opportunity to Send Off some of our Troops on Monday, 1 SEP 2014. We want to show them the well earned Respect that they deserve.

Staging: 9:00 AM at Pope Army Airfield - Green Ramp – Pax Shed 1.

Directions:
From Main post onto Pope Field via Reilly Rd , take the first left onto Hurst and follow it around to Green Ramp on the right.
From the back gate ( Manchester Rd ) turn right at the light and follow it around to Green Ramp on the left. ( Manchester Rd gate is an ID card only gate ).

Remember, you will be entering a federal installation; LEAVE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE CONSIDERED A WEAPON AT HOME.

NOTE: Fort Bragg has initiated a new system. Non DOD ID card holders must access post from All American Freeway. Be sure you have your registration and a valid driver's license. You will need to go to the Welcome Center to obtain a pass to get on the base. Please allow time for this.

ALL RIDERS OPERATING A MOTORCYCLE ON FORT BRAGG WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PPE:
DOT APPROVED HELMET, EYE PROTECTION, LONG SLEEVES, FULL FINGERED GLOVES, LONG PANTS, OVER THE ANKLE SHOES, AND DURING TIMES OF LIMITED VISIBILITY, REFLECTIVE OUTER GARMENT/BELT/VEST, DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, BRIGHTLY COLORED OUTER GARMENT

I will be honored to serve as RCIC for this mission and I will have flags available. Thank you all for everything you do to honor our Heroes and their families.

Respectfully,

Glenn "Doc B" Butler

NCPG ADC-Sandhills

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As per the Patriot Guard Saturday 30, 2014.

I remember playing football against then Pope Air Force Base. We won, hahaha. I was QB.

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Aug 31 at 2014 2:54 AM

SSG Pete Fleming — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:54:13 -0400

Sorry for the loss, another hero gone... God bless!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2014 9:52 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 21:52:03 -0400

PGR Berry R Rose Sr, USAF, Korea, Danville, VA, 3 SEP 14

The family of Berry R Rose Sr has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of his military service.
Mr. Rose proudly served as a Korean Combat Veteran in the US Air Force.

We ask you to join us in honoring Mr Rose's service to country and in turn to all of us.

Visitation and Service will take place Wednesday, September 3 2013.

Staging:
11:30 a.m.

White Oak Worship Center
8465 U.S. 29
Blairs, VA 24527

We will establish a flag line at approximately 12:15 p.m.

The visitation ends at 1:30 p.m. and the service begins at 2:00 p.m.

After the service we will escort Mr Rose to his final resting place at Highland Burial Park. We will present a flag line at graveside.

Please fly your bike and cage mounted flags and bring your 3x5 flags a poles if you have them. We will have flags and poles on hand.

I would like to encourage you to hydrate starting 24 hours before this mission. I am also encouraging everyone that attends to take breaks as needed.

Ride Captains:

Clyde Mangum - [login to see] - [login to see]

Tony Turner - [login to see] - [login to see]
Respectfully
Tony Turner
Assistant State Captain
District 3
State Captain Emeritus

National Communications Officer

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National Patriot Guard Riders Website

http://www.patriotguard.org
Larry

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 1 at 2014 11:20 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:20:04 -0400

REPRESENT! Well done SSgt Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Nov 11 at 2014 6:25 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:25:12 -0500

Another Veterans day. WE remember all who gave up parts of there time and talents so the rest of the Country remained free. FREEDOM is not free and Veterans have paid the price. HUG a Veteran today Remember , WE are the 1%.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 17 at 2015 12:33 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:33:24 -0500

LTC Yinon Weiss, I'd 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 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 gave his all 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.
Gary Sikes was my friend. GySgt Melissa Gravila

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Apr 1 at 2015 4:18 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:18:14 -0400

LTC Yinon Weiss, my wife and I attended the funeral of SSG(ret) Adam Lee Gordon on 29MAR15. It was truly an extraordinary service. He was a Christian, and yet the service was officiated by his lifelong friend, a Jewish Army chaplain. The chapel was filled with Soldiers and Marines in dress uniform.
We had known him since he was a young teen, as my wife and children became black belts in karate along with Adam and his sister. My wife and his mother have remained friends.
It was an incredibly sad day.
Requiescat in pace, Adam Gordon.

Response by SPC Donald Tribble made Apr 17 at 2015 1:53 AM

SPC Donald Tribble — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:53:26 -0400

T/SGT Donald D. Tribble 3118 Signal Group WWII, my father is now back with his brothers

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2015 1:40 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:40:47 -0500

If I may LTC Yinon Weiss, could we have a moderated "wall of remembrance" where RP members could post names to honor our fallen here?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2016 12:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:00:05 -0400

ww2 uncle carlo big red one,