18 Nov 2001 It has been 36 years since we lost you and we still miss you as much now as we did then. "Those whom we love go out of sight, But never out of mind: They are cherished in the hearts, Of those they leave behind. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days. Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind." You will live forever in our hearts, Tommie 08 Jun 2003 Tommie, Thinking about you today and just want to know that you are missed as much today as you were the day we lost you. You sure wouldn't believe how this world has changed and it isn't good. God bless you til we meet again. Love always, Bonnie 17 Nov 2003 It has been 38 years since we lost you dear brother and you have been missed every single day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. So much has happened in our family since then that it would take a book to write it all. Mother is in a nursing home now where she will be for the rest of her life. Sure wish you were here - I have so much I need to talk to you about. Maybe you could help me understand all that is happening. I know that you are in a better place now with Daddy, but I miss you both so much. Well dear Tom until we meet in that better land God bless and keep you til I get there. Deeply missed by sister Bonnie 26 May 2004 In memory of my brother Tommie Brandes who was killed in Vietnam on November 17th, 1965. I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there And you - oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return. Think of you faring, as dear, In the love of there, as the love of here. Think of him still as the same, I say He is not dead - he is just away. You are missed just as much today as the day you were taken from us, Tommie. Missing you forever, Bonnie 15 Apr 2006 Dear Tom, You wouldn't believe what your old sis and your friend Judie have gone and done now. We saw these motor bikes for sale and so we bought them and we're tooling all over town today. I am sure you would be proud of us or think we are both nuts, but we had fun and will take a ride to see you on Easter. We still miss you as much as the day you passed away and you will always be in our minds and hearts. Sure wish your younger brother had half the sense you had. Wish you a happy Easter and you will be in my thoughts and heart forever. Love, Bonnie 26 May 2006 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BROTHER TOMMIE WHO WAS KILLED IN VIETNAM IN 1965. As time goes by without you And the days turn into years They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears. Remembering you is easy I do it every day Missing you is the heartache That never goes away. I often talk about you With love and sad regrets As today brings back a memory Of a day I won't forget. DEEPLY MISSED BY HIS SISTER Bonnie and family 09 Nov 2007 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BROTHER TOMMIE BRANDES WHO WAS KILLED IN VIETNAM NOV 17TH 1965. Although your smile is gone     forever. And your hands I cannot     touch, I will never lose the memory, Of the one I loved so much, My heart still aches with     loneliness, My eyes shed many a tear, Life goes on we know that's     true, But nothing is the same since     we lost you. Deeply missed by sister Bonnie From his sister, Bonnie Brown Box 783, Silver Lake, Wi 53170 juddieidduj@aol.com

 

26 April 2002 I don't know you but I honor you like you were my best friend. I can't even imagine going and doing what you have done. May God bless your family and take care of them until they meet with you in eternal happiness. I love you. Cameron Buie fixxxer9@juno.com

 

18 May 2002 On your country's hero roster Your name is written fair But we would give the world and all If only it weren't there; And you were safe at home with just Your duty done today; Instead we've only medals For which your life did pay. Thinking of you on this Memorial Day and always, Tommie, Your old family friend, Donna Stenzel grannyd@busynet.net

 

02 Aug 2003 Dear Tommy, My sister and I want you and your family know how much we miss you. Even though she was younger than us, you would let her tag along and have fun with everyone. The last time I saw you was in Fort Benning, Georgia. You were on you way to Viet Nam. We never said good-bye but just "See you soon". So until we see you again, Thank You for what you did for our country, our family and my grand-kids. We miss you. Pam and Barbara Szekais P. O. Box 354, St. Germain, Wi. 54558 24 May 2006 Dear Tommy, I went to the traveling Wall and put roses there from your sister and me. You are always in my thougts, and will never be forgotten. From a friend, Pam friend@nnex.net

 

01 Nov 2003 MY DEAREST TOMMIE It has been so long since you left us The world has changed and so have many of the people Not the fun-loving bunch we all knew and ran around with I want you to know I am very proud of you and what you did for our country I think of you every day and thank God that I knew you and you were one of my dearest friends You don't find friends like you anymore People just in and out of our lives Again, thank you for serving our country and being my friend... Love always, Judie Schwartz Silver Lake, WI 53170-0356 antjud@wi.rr.com

 

15 Jan 2004 I met Tom at Fort Benning, and knew him for some time. We were in the same company when it was the 2d Infantry Division. When the 1st Cav Div was established I was sent to B Company, 2d of the 12th Cav. In late October of "65" I had gone into the local town near our base camp in Vietnam, and when I returned some of the others said Tom had been looking for me. I regret that I missed him. Even though over 38 years has passed, not too many days go by that do not think of him. From a friend, Jim Woodhouse woodhouse@softcom.net

 

27 Dec 2006 Dear Tommy, Though we never met I know you very well. This time of year I think of all our Soldiers who are serving our country and those who have done so before. I served in the same war as you, but in the USMC and didnï¿ 1/2 t pay the ultimate price you paid, that we may enjoy our freedom. But I knew many who did. May God Bless you and keep you close to Him. Your ex-brother-in-law Al Shaw momwow5@comcast.net

 

Thomas Glenn Brandes died in the fighting in the Ia Drang Valley November 1965. Visit the Landing Zone X-Ray site and The Virtual Wall's Ia Drang Memorial

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