Mary (Hansen) Farrell
mary.farrell@chello.at
partner
Venediger Au 8 - 71 Vienna A-1020 Austria
In Memory and a dream fulfilled
It is 49 years since you were tragically taken from us. When you were killed, I vowed that some day I would go to Vietnam to be close to where your life ended and my life changed forever. In March, 2015, I was able to fulfill my dream. With Michael’s help, I was able to get to Tam Hai and to the rock where you had once stood.
During all these years, it has been the little things that I have remembered. For you personally, I recalled your kindness, your love of America and your sense of duty. For the two of us, it was the skiing, the swimming, the sailing, the walks along the beach, the quiet moments, the long talks, the smiles, the laughter and the love. After a while, these things eased the pain and brought joy to my heart because we had shared it all. I had to learn to honor the past while letting go at the same time. Your presence in my life made me a different person. Yet I still wonder what our lives would have been like had you not been taken from us.
As long as I am alive, your light will burn within me. Continue to rest in peace, my dear one. Mary
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Lona Bloomquist
l_bloomquist@hotmail.com
Co-worker
817 McPherson Street Littlefork MN 56653 USA
Hero
Dick was a coworker of mine at theYMCA in Brainerd...He swam like a fish. He was kind and very special...he is one of my heroes in this lifetime...I know the Good Lord has him in a special place....He died far too prematurely...but he's now serving a Higher Being!
Apr 25, 2015 |
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JOHN O'DONNELL
MARINE VET
HONORING A YOUNG BRAVE MARINE HERO
THIS MAN HAS GIVEN OF HIMSELF EVERTHING HE COULD, SO THAT HIS BROTHER MARINES AND THE PEOPLE BACK HOME COULD LIVE A MORE PEACEFUL LIFE. THIS GIFT OF HIS LIFE SHOWS THE GREATNESS OF THIS HERO. HERO'S DON'T WEAR A CAPE OR MASK NO! THEY WEAR MARINE GREEN.HERO'S COME IN DIFFERENT SHAPE'S AND SIZE'S. AS EACH DAY PASSES,WE MUST TAKE THE TIME TO REMEMBER WHAT THIS HERO GAVE UP! SO THAT WE COULD LIVE IN A FREE SOCIETY. THANK YOU ! SEMPER FI! HERO YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DOSEN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, ENLISTMENT OR A DRAFTEE OR RESERVIST,OFFICER OR ENLISTED YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITTLE OF U.S. MARINE! A NATION CRIES OUT FOR THE LOSS OF ITS SON.
May 19, 2014 |
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Bob Ahles, Vietnam Vet
Saint Cloud Minnesota
Photo Remembrance of Richard Alfred Ungerecht
Photo was taken from the historic book “THE FACES BEHIND THE NAMES - The Vietnam War” with the permission of author Don Ward. Thank you Mr. Ward.
You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in peace and honor Dick.
Dec 12, 2013 |
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Lyle Ungerecht
Brother
Dear Brother,
On this Veterans Day I am thinking of you as I do every day of my life. You and your fellow marines sacrifices are not forgotten and never will be. Thank you also for being a great friend to me in life and death and helping me be a better person. Your positive influence on my life can not be stated in words alone. I have had the good fortune over the past several years to meet several of your comrades and have never heard a negative comment from any of them. They have also helped me achieve some closure regarding your death as I now know what happened that dark, rainy night so many years ago. Thank you 'Doc' for all you have done for Dick, me and the rest of our family. I'm sure you didn't really have a choice as Dick was helping guide your actions. I will never forget what you have done and look forward to seeing you again one day soon.
God bless you Dick, Doc and all your comrades past and present.
I will see you all again one day.
Nov 11, 2011 |
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Gerry Vuchetich
Of all the people I have met over the years, you are one that I cannot forget. I was just a kid when you came to work at the Brainerd YMCA and your grace and peace showed me there was a better way to live than with harsh words and anger. On May 31, 2010, you will be in my prayers and words as I give the invocation at the Eagle Bend (MN) Memorial Day Service as we remember and honor our fallen friends. Dick, you are not forgotten.
May 28, 2010 |
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manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
May 19, 2008 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction Co
~ In Humble Tribute ~
In Remembrance of your sacrifice, with a Multitude of Thanks for your Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well Cpl Richard Alfred Ungerecht and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam in 1967..... "FOR WE KNOW THAT IF OUR EARTHLY HOUSE, THIS TENT, IS DESTROYED, WE HAVE A BUILDING FROM GOD, A HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS, ETERNAL IN THE HEAVENS." ~2 Corinthians 5:1 ~
Apr 20, 2008 |
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Michael Hastriter
michaelhastriter@comcast.net
Fellow Marine
1955 East Oregon Avenue Provo Utah 84606 U.S.A.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Though you slumber now, we shall rise together again!
It is hard to believe that nearly 37 years have passed. What I have to say is difficult, long past due, and largely inadequately expressed. I still remember you like it was just yesterday. I remember our swims in Okinawa. You were like an Olympic swimmer and I could only dog paddle along.
Thought I was going to drown a few times, but you just kept swimming and encouraging me to do the same. Our values were the same and that always meant a lot to me. I also remember how we confided in each other during times of uncertainty and stress. You even stood guard over me during daily medical missions with the villagers. Most of all I remember a lot of good talks about those we loved back home. Many of them are still around and I suppose some are with you now. After many years, I have been blessed to learn about some of your family and friends via e-mail. I hope to meet some of them someday. I guess I was impressed (but not surprised) of how much they all loved you. Although I knew you for only 5 or 6 months, all that I saw in you was wholesome and good. If you were here now, I know you would be emanating that beautiful smile you seemed always to have. That's what I remember most about you. Why did you have to die on that awful rainy night? Many times I have asked myself that question ... why was I not on patrol with you. Maybe, just maybe ... it would have been different. It was such a test for all who knew you. I know in my heart that it was because you had already passed the great tests of life. We are still working on them, but why ponder providence? Until we meet again (and we will), continue in peace, my fellow Marine and dear friend.
"Doc" Hastriter
michaelhastriter@comcast.net
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Ray Harton
mc2316774@aol.com
Fellow Marine
Honoring this brave Marine today who lost his live while serving our beloved Corps and Country. Rest in peace Marine, we will not forget. Semper-Fi. Cpl.Harton USMC ret. Vietnam 1967 5th Marines.
Wednesday, July 12, 2000 |
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