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Michael Anthony Blondin
Specialist Five
B BTRY, 2ND BN, 19TH ARTILLERY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Westland, Michigan February 01, 1945 to March 29, 1970 MICHAEL A BLONDIN is on the Wall at Panel W12, Line 55 |
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This week has been a very special week in my life, Michael, finding out that your son, Michael, is well and doing as good as can be expected. It was also special to know that you have a sister and that the two of them are so close to one another. Michael, though I didn't know you as well as the other men in the FDC, you are still in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless you and shine upon your entire family, for you have given the ultimate sacrifice. I also want you to know, Michael, that I have met some very special South Vietnamese, living and working in the United States, and they have not forgotten all the men and women that gave their lives for them to be free and experience "The American Dream." One such man is Andrew Do, to whom I am very close with and watch, making sure that he is not prejudiced against in any way. He flew C-130's for the South Vietnamese Air Force and since he has been in this country, he has not asked our government for one cent. He has two well educated daughters and he has you and the rest of our fallen heroes to thank, for he doesn't let his children ever forget how they acquired their degrees and freedom. I leave you now and will be in touch with you again soon.
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I sit here looking at the blank screen and wonder how I am going to put into words how much I miss my "kid brother". So many years have gone by and so many changes have taken place. As you know, you are now up in Heaven with our Mom and Dad. At the memorial mass for our Mom back in January of 2006, your brother Marv talked about our family of six, now down to a family of three. My husband Dick and I are going to Colorado for a vacation and plan to visit the Vietnam Memorial in Angel Fire, New Mexico on our way. You were honored there not too long ago ... your picture and personal information is in a book at the Memorial. I LOVE YOU, MICK.
>From his sister, |
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Your son Michael, now a fine young man, is standing in your stead, helping to fill the quiet emptiness of your passing. Rest well my friend, he carries your name and continues your family; you are still with us.
A fellow soldier, |
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My father was in same unit with your brother. The week of the attack he was on R&R in Australia. When he came back to the unit it really bothered him to know so many good men lost their lives. It the past year or so Dennis has made contact with dad. Dad retired as a CSM in artillery. He doesn't talk much about his year in Vietnam. I do know this, Joan - your brother was a fine man and his sacrifice is not forgotten.
Alison C. Duggins |
A Note from The Virtual WallAt 0415 hours, 29 March 1970, FSB Jay (located 8 Kilometers Southwest of Thien Ngon Airfield) was attacked by elements of the 272nd North Vietnamese Army (NVA) Regiment, supported by a heavy indirect fire attack. After a fierce fight, during which some 10 to 12 enemy soldiers penetrated the position, American direct fire artillery repulsed the assault. A total of 74 NVA were killed in action (35 by artillery). Three prisoners of war and miscellaneous weapons and equipment were captured. The American Artillery units on FSB Jay were from the 1st Cavalry Divisionï¿ 1/2 s 19th Artillery (6x105mm) and 12th Artillery (6x155mm) Regiments. On 30 March, the 7th Cavalry, and the Artillery units moved to FSB Hannas. On 3 April the 7th and 19th moved to FSB Blondin (possibly named after SP5 Blondin) while the 12th moved to Quan Loi and was replaced by moving 3 tubes of the 30th Artillery from FSB Illingworth to FSB Blondin.Americans paid a high price from the assault on FSB Jay ï¿ 1/2 14 killed and 53 wounded in action. The US dead were:
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