25 Aug 2002 Your father said he enjoyed so much seeing you grow up. I don't think I could have enjoyed growing up with anyone as much as you. May you rest in peace, and come back to a wiser and better world. Molly Messinger 01 Jul 2006 Hi, Tom It's been 35 years since you left us standing here, waiting at the door. I hope you're there to greet us with that big wide grin when we finally come. It's the 4th of July 2006, can you believe it, I can't conceive of it sometimes. See ya, Molly Messinger Ridgley From a childhood friend, Molly Messinger Ridgley myluckyday@lisco.com

 

21 Jul 2004 Tom, Robert, Rick and Vernon, your friendship will be remembered forever. That day was a terrible mistake which I have not come to grips with completely. Long live Carlson's "Howling Mothers". We were the best of our generation. Your Friend and Brother, Joe Lewis From one who served in the same squad at the same time, Joe Lewis Marengo, Illinois jrl@stans.net

 

17 Mar 2006 To Thomas's family. I have been told that Thomas and my Dad Bob Martin were close friends. I heard when they were at Fort Campbell they had a instant bond. I know that Thomas's friendship meant a lot to him. I think of these four men often and how proud they are to see how much we care about them. I have been very blessed to have talked to two men who had served with both Thomas and my Dad. They have told me what wonderful men they were. RuthAnne Martin Daughter of Robert P Martin Jr (Bob to his friends) Phoenix, Arizona countrygirl7791@cox.net

 

20 Sep 2006 Tom was my uncle. It was a sad day for four men, their platoon, and their families. These three men and my uncle and all the men who fought in Vietnam are heros in our hearts. He is still very much loved in this world. Powell (Butch) Kingsley Jr butchkingsley@yahoo.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall Four men of Bravo Company, 2/5 Cavalry, died in an accident on 20 March 1971: CPL Thomas E. Kingsley, Toledo, OH CPL Robert P. Martin, Indiana, PA CPL Rick E. McFarland, Dunkirk, IN PFC Vernon G. Love, Oklahoma City, OK They are remembered by their brothers on the 5th Cavalry site

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