23 Jun 2002 Eternal Father, grant, we pray, To all Marines, both night and day, The courage, honor, strength, and skill Their Land to serve, thy law fulfill; Be thou the shield forevermore From every peril to the Corps. From the Navy Hymn ("Eternal Father") REMEMBERED by the men of the 11th Engineer Battalion A memorial initiated by his comrade-in-arms, John J Huhn jj@11thengineervietnamvetsusmc.org

 

15 Jun 2005 I just watched your son's documentary and you should be proud. He has captured the essence of a family that loves, experiences tragedy, ultimately heals and survives. It is emotional, sensitive and helps people remember what is important in life. It really is a gift of life. Your influence as a husband, father and son have obviously lasted long beyond your 24 years. Best Wishes from Grace and Paige's Dad E-mail address is not available.

 

05 Dec 2005 I just watched the HBO documentary that your son made. What a loving and beautiful tribute to his father. It was so heartwarming and emotional to watch. Very moving. I'm so glad I watched it. I usually can't watch movies or documentaries about Vietnam - it's very hard to watch. But I am so glad I watched the documentary because it gave me a better view of what families went through. Your father is watching you with a proud and loving eye for what you did for your mother by making this documentary. God Bless From Susie sssuez2004@aol.com

 

27 May 2006 As a young American preparing to serve in the Armed Forces in the near future, the HBO film has given me perhaps the most sound, realistic, and heartfelt understanding of the wartime experience from a family perspective. I can only hope that should I not come home, my honor will suffice up to half of this great man's. Tony Biddle ab384@cornell.edu

 

04 Jun 2006 I just watched the documentary. Very touching. Best wishes and good luck! Sean Fruth rkrbro@yahoo.com

 

17 Dec 2006 Watching the documentary about your early life was very emotional for me ... Although I lost my father when I was 17 ... My heart goes out to your loss of not having the opportunity to watch your son grow up and enjoying the love for your wife ... The documentary made by your son in honor of you is magnificent ... Anyone would be proud to have a son like yours ... Larry l.wells@insightbb.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall The 11th Engineers' Command Chronology for June 1969 includes the following entry: "Work at VCB [Vandergriff Combat Base] was hindered due to undetermined number of rockets in the 11th Engr Bn Area. In the incident 11th Engr Bn suffered 1 KIA, 4 WIA (evacuated) and 1 M-51 truck was damaged."

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