John Edison HamptonPrivate First ClassC TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25 INF DIV Army of the United States 13 April 1943 - 23 June 1966 Whitesburg, Kentucky Panel 08E Line 080 |
 
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14 Jul 2008 It is funny how even though you never met someone they can have an affect upon you. Private Hampton died before I was born. I can remember his picture being displayed proudly in our home with a half dollar that he gave my grandmother before he shipped out. He told her that he would not be coming home, how true were those words. I don't know what happened that long ago day, I do know that it took his life. I used to look at that picture and wonder who that man was. He made such an impression on the family that hung with other members of the family. Since I moved away from the home many years ago, I have not seen the picture. I will never forget the time I visited the Wall and the feelings I had. Mr. Hampton, you live in my heart. I have heard you were a good man and a good friend to some of my kin. For all that and your sacrifice, I am grateful.
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A Note from The Virtual WallC Troop, 3rd Sqdn, 4th Cavalry lost three men on 23 June 1966:
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is the son of a friend, Jesse Hall poorrich0407@insightbb.com |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 14 Jul 2008
Last updated 08/10/2008