Jimmy Roger WestmorelandPrivate First ClassA CO, 2ND BN, 502ND INF RGT, 101 ABN DIV Army of the United States 22 September 1948 - 08 April 1969 Kernersville, North Carolina Panel 27W Line 043 |
 
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I still have trouble forgiving myself at your loss. I remember walking point and going up the stream - I should have gone farther. You and I were fairly new to the unit, and you seemed like an upright guy. Over there death was often so quick and ugly - but now you are at rest.
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Smitty and I miss you, old friend. I remember the first time I saw you, I thought to myself, this guy should be in Junior High instead of Vietnam, but I see we were both about the same age. As I stood beside you calling in your medevac, you sat up and looked at yourself. I wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say, so I said nothing. I have always felt guilty that I didn't do or say something to comfort you. Forgive me, old buddy. I think we all did the best we could. Gone but never forgotten. Your friend, Joe
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A Note from The Virtual WallA Company 2/502nd Infantry, lost four men on 08 Apr 1969:
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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