Viet nam Veteran 67-68
Salute to you Sir,
not enough words to express your bravery.
May 18, 2009 |
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Garnet Jenkins
garijen@bresnan.net
Grand Junction, Co.
~ In Remembrance, On Your Birthday ~
On your Birthday, with Profound Gratitude for your Courage and your years, of Service and Dedication, to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, LTC., Edwin Lee Atterberry and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I'am the sister of a young hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam, in 1967.... OH, I HAVE SLIPPED THE SURLY BONDS, OF EARTH AND DANCED, THE SKIES ON LAUGHTER-SILVERED WINGS, SUNWARD, I'VE CLIMBED AND JOINED, THE TUMBLING MIRTH, OF SUN-SPLIT CLOUDS AND DONE, A HUNRED THINGS. YOU HAVE NOT DREAMED, OF WHEELED AND SOARED AND SWUNG, HIGH IN THE SUNLIT SILENCE, HOV'RING THERE, I'VE CHASED THE SHOUTING WIND ALONG AND FLUNG, MY EAGER CRAFT THROUGH FOOTLESS HALLS, OF AIR. UP, UP THE LONG DELIRIOUS, BURNING BLUE, I'VE TOPPED THE WINDSWEPT HEIGHTS WITH EASY GRACE, WHERE NEVER LARK, OR EVEN EAGLE FLEW AND WHILE WITH SILENT, LIFTING MIND, I'VE TROD HIGH UNTRESPASSED SANCTITY OF SPACE, PUT OUT MY HAND AND TOUCHED, THE FACE OF GOD. ~ By John G. Magee, Jr. ~ - ~GOD BLESS YOU, LTC., ATTERBERRY.~
Mar 3, 2009 |
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davy b
davybaker@suddenlink.net
another brother
Kilgore, Tx.
Remembrance
Honoring the memory, of a patriot and hero. Thank you, for your dedication, courage and service, to our nation. Edwin Atterberry and Thomas Parrott, were downed while on a recon mission near Gia Lam, on 8/12/1967, captured and taken, to Hanoi. On 5/10/69, Edwin and another POW., went through the roof and made 3, miles, in 12, hrs., before recapture. Edwin was, never seen alive again and Dramesi, survived 38, hrs., of continuous and intense, torture. All captives, were subjected to another session of special treatment for several months, after this escape, attempt. Thomas Parrott was released, on 3/14/73 and the remains, of Edwin returned, in March, of 1974. He was listed, as DIC., 5/18/69. We have, a special love and respect, for all these, men! Could we, have endured, this treatment? I truly don't, know. My brother, Maj., Arthur Baker, was MIA., in Laos, for 40+, yrs., but died, 'clean.' I do thank God, for that mercy. LTC., Atterberry, I salute, you and offer a belated, Welcome Home, Sir. May God bless and keep you, hold you, in His loving arms and comfort, your family and friends. Rest in peace, Edwin Lee Atterberry, YOU SHALL, BE FOREVER REMEMBERED!!!
Mar 3, 2009 |
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Hilda Morales
manders@aisd.net
Mr.Anderson History Student
2000, Sam Houston Dr., Arlington, Tx., 76014, USA
My adopted MIA.
Captain, Edwin Lee Atterberry. My name is Hilda Morales. I'm a 2008, Senior, at Sam Houston, High School, in Arlington, Tx.. As part of a class assignment, on Vietnam's MIA's., I learned, your story and shared it, with my classmates. I learned, of your sacrifice and will remember you, for putting your life, in danger to fight, for your country. Even though, you did not return home, like you would have liked, we will remember you, just like, your family does.
May 22, 2008 |
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Thomas Parvin
tom_parvin@yahoo.com
Extended Family Member
Plano, TX., USA
Never Forget
Edwin was murdered, by the North Vietnamese, subsequent to his escape attempt, from the Hanoi Hilton. He was, a true hero and a member, of my extended family. The North Vietnamese, unleashed a reign of torture on the POW's after they beat Edwin, to death. Read the book P.O.W., for horrific details, of this period.
Apr 2, 2008 |
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Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran-191st photo recon.
Rest in Peace, my Brother
You will not be forgotten...
Mar 3, 2008 |
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Bill Gallenstein
USAF Veteran
Zephyrhills FL 33541 USA
A very proud cold war USAF veteran remembers you on this day. My God bless you and your family always. I salute you, Thank you
Jul 10, 2007 |
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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 18, 2007 |
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Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction, Co.
Grateful American
Remembering, This Young Hero, on the anniversary, of the day, he gave his Life, for our Country, with a Multitude, of Thanks, for his Courage, Service and dedication. Rest well and know, that you will, NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. From the sister, of a yet, another Fallen, Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice, in Vietnam. KIA., 1967.... "And He will, raise you up, on eagle's wings, bear you, on the breath of dawn, make you to shine, like the sun and hold you, in the Palm of His Hand."
Mar 3, 2007 |
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Penny Traum Perez
penperez1@aol.com
POW/MIA Bracelet
To the family of Maj. Edwin Atterberry: I have been wanting to research the story on Edwin Atterberry for many years, and was happy to find this webpage. I have a MIA/POW bracelet with Maj. Atterberry's name that I wore for many years. I would like to pass it on to his family, so please contact me at the above email address. Many thoughts and prayers went out to your family as I wore that bracelet.and I hope and pray that you have found peace. I am thankful for the part Maj. Atterberry played, and for the ultimate price he paid for our freedom.
Sunday, August 27, 2000 |
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