Joe Gondek
jgondek@live.com
Served with him
I was in the platoon that was pinned down
All I can say is that everyone knew Alvarado,
and he will always be remembered and respected
Jun 27, 2012 |
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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!!!
Feb 13, 2009 |
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Vietnam Vet.
The President of the United States, takes pride, in presenting, the Distinguished, Service Cross, (Posthumously) to Leonard Louis Alvarado, (555-70-3674) Specialist, Fourth Class, U.S., Army, for extraordinary heroism, in connection with military operations, involving conflict, with an armed, hostile force, in the Republic, of Vietnam, while serving, with Company D, 2d, Battalion, 12th, Cavalry, 1st, Cavalry Division. Specialist, Four, Alvarado, distinguished himself, by exceptionally, valorous actions, on 12, August 1969, while serving as a rifleman, during a mission to relieve, a beleaguered, sister platoon, in Phuoc Long, Province. As he and other members, of the small reaction force, moved, through dense jungle, Specialist, Alvarado detected, enemy movement and opened fire. Despite, his quick reaction, he and his comrades were quickly, pinned down, by the hostile, force, that blocked, the path, to the trapped, platoon. Specialist, Alvarado, quickly moved forward, through the hostile, machine, gun fire, in order, to engage, the enemy troops. Suddenly, an enemy grenade exploded nearby, wounding and momentarily, stunning him. Retaliating immediately, he killed, the grenadier, just as another enemy barrage, wounded him again. He crawled forward, through the fusillade, to pull several comrades back, within the hastily-formed perimeter. Realizing, that his element, must break away, from the hostile, force, he began maneuvering, forward alone. Though repeatedly thrown, to the ground, by exploding, satchel charges, he continued advancing and firing, silencing several emplacements including one, enemy, machine gun position. From his dangerous forward position, he persistently laid suppressive fire, on the hostile, forces and after the enemy troops, had broken contact, his comrades discovered, that he had, succumbed, to his wounds. Specialist, Four, Alvarado's, extraordinary heroism and devotion, to duty, at the cost, of his life, were in keeping, with the highest, traditions, of the military, service and reflect, great credit, upon himself, his unit and the United States, Army. Headquarters, US., Army, Vietnam, General Orders, No., 3942. (October 23, 1969) Home Town: Bakersfield, California
May 4, 2008 |
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SISTER VETERAN
ESCABETO
8/12/2006 |
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Garnet Jenkins
Just passing by...
Grand Junction, Co.
Tribute, to a Fallen, 1st, Cav., Hero
In Honor, of A First, Team Hero, SP/4, Leonard Louis Alvarado, on his birth date, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Dedication and Service, to our Country and our freedom. May he rest in God's, Mighty Hands and know, that he will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister, of another 1st, Cav., Hero. KIA~1967.... "Step forward, now you soldier, You've borne, your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time, in Hell." Author Unknown
8/12/2006 |
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LENORA ALVARADO
IRBEEL@AOL.COM
DAUGTHER
3921 MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF 93306 KERN
MY FATHER MY HERO
LEONARD L ALVARADO IS MY FATHER. AND ALTHOUGH I DID NOT KNOW HIM BECAUSE HE WAS KILLED WHEN I WAS 10 MONTHS OLD HE IS AND WILL BE MY HERO. IT HELPS ME TO ACCEPT HIS DEATH A LITTLE EASIER WHEN IM ABLE TO HEAR GOOD OR POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT HIM. SO ID LIKE TO ASK ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM AND CAN SHARE A STORY WITH ME PLEASE DO SO AT IRBEEL@AOL.COM THANKS
Thursday, February 10, 2005 |
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Donald Meyer
wimpeebutt@yahoo.com
Everyone, knew Alvarado
71385, Hwy., 103, Diller, Ne., 68342, USA
Someone, must write
Everyone, knew Alvarado. No one knew, his first name, but he was, known, as a kind of crazy, machine gunner. When the -hit, hit the fan, you could always, rely, on this man. On the night, of Aug., 12, 1969, our platoon, was hit and the rest, of the company, was, on the way to help, us. The point man, was hit and the machine, gun, was called forward to clear, the area. Alvarado, was running down a path, chasing these gooks, when they, turned on him. They got, his gun, but he, got them spread out enough, that they left, us alone. The next day our Bn., moved, to a new, firebase and they, called it Alvarado. Most fire bases were named, after a high ranking officer, or somebodies, girl friend. Alvarado was, a good man and died, an honerable death.
Monday, August 27, 2001 |
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Kimberly Kimmel-Ober
kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California, United States, of America
For SP4/E-4, Leonard Alvarado and all those, who knew him and loved him, I just want to say, thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know, that you have, not been forgotten and always, will hold a special place, in my heart! It would have been nice, to have known, you, as a person and I greatly, appreciate your service! I just wish, you, did not, have to pay, so high, a price! You forever will, be a hero, in my eyes!
Thursday, February 14, 2002 |
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Michael Collins
legranger25@msn.com
5th, US., Cavalry and 2nd, Battalion, 12th, US., Cavalry, 1st, Cavalry Division.
http://www.ranger25.com
Leonard served, with Delta, Company, 2nd, Battalion, 12th, US., Cavalry, 1st, Cavalry Division. His name can be found, on the Delta, 2-12, Memorial, at www.ranger25.com. He, is not forgotten
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 |
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Ed dursky
debdursky@hotmail.com
I was in his company
1226, N., Adams, ottumwa, Iowa, 52501, U.S.A.
One hell, of a good man
I was in his company, the night he was killed. Although, I didn't witness the event, that was all, everyone talked about, the next day. The enemy had, to wrestle his M-60, away, from him. He put up, a fight right, to the end. We had heard, that he was up, for the Medal, of Honor, but I don't think, that came about. WHY NOT? He was, a true American hero, by anyone's standards. My best, to his loved ones. You should, be very proud.
Sunday, June 06, 2004 |
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