30 Jan 2001 I am in contact with your friends Dave and Randy. They were with you when you were killed. Dave has told me what happened. Both Dave and Randy fondly remember you. You and I share a last name. I never knew you but I know that I will NEVER FORGET YOU! 01 Aug 2002 Dear Bruce, You paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country 35 years ago today. As I 'talk' to you each day I see that wonderful, broad smile of yours. I also hear 'Groovin' by The Rascals in my mind each day. It was your favorite song. It will forever be a link to you. You are remembered with respect and love. I feel as if you were my 'brother'. I know you had a part in what happened to me when The Moving Wall visited my city. I only pray that some day I understand 'why?' With love, Patty 01 Aug 2003 Bruce, Your sacrifice is not nor ever will be forgotten. I see your broad smile. I am playing 'Groovin' by The Rascals as I remember you ... it is for you, Bruce. With respect and love, Patty August 1, 2004 You are not forgotten, Bruce. This is for you..... Groovin' by The Rascals Thank you for serving. You paid the ultimate for your country. Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world ... but the Marines don't have that problem. -- Ronald Reagan -- Patty August 1, 2005 You are not forgotten. With respect, Patty March 8, 2007 Remembering you on what would be your 59th birthday. Not forgotten. Patty 01 Aug 2007 You are not forgotten. Patricia Mielke From a grateful American, Patricia Mielke 12 Melinda Lane, Easthampton, Ma 01027 racinyank@aol.com Visit the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 01 Aug 1967, during Operation PIKE, H&S Company 3/5 lost two men during a hamlet search 4 kilometers southeast of Hoi An. The men were LCpl Bruce E. Mielke and LCpl Charles G. Butler of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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