Malcolm Kirby
mlkdrk@earthlink.net
USAF Veteran - 191st photo recon.
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 785
Rest in Peace, my Brother
You will not be forgotten...
Aug 9, 2008 |
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Carl Cooper
ccooper@twlakes.net
Served in same company
625 White Oak Road Jamestown Tn 38556 USA
Katie Smith "My Hero"
I am saddened after hearing of the recent passing of Richard's mom and my adopted mom Katie Smith. Not only mine, but the adopted mom of hundreds of soldiers of B/2/7 in Vietnam. Katie sent thousands of cookies and other items plus thousands of encouraging words to war-weary soldiers. Some referred to her as our "cookie mom", but to me she was much more than a "baker". She was a lady who could turn your sad days into bearable days. Although small in stature, she was a GIANT in the eyes of me and the other boys who knew her. She is now reaping her rewards in Heaven for the things she done for "her boys" in Vietnam. Our loss is Heavens gain. GOD BLESS YOU KATIE SMITH.
Apr 14, 2008 |
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Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69
mpjr54@msn.com
Fellow Cav Brother
B co 2/7th 1st Cav
I remember
Our dead brothers still live for us and bid us think of life, not death-of life to which in their youth they lent the passion and joy of the spring. As I listen, the great chorus of life and joy begins again and amid the awful orchestra of seen and unseen powers and destinies of good and evil our trumpets sound once more a note of daring, hope and will. I see them now as once I saw them on this earth. They are the same bright figures that come also before your eyes and when I speak of those who were my brothers, the same words describe yours. Oliver Wendell Holmes
Sep 17, 2006 |
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Bob Hartman
joker@netport.com
We were school friends together at Eagle Rock High School.
Littlerock,CA
Richard, his sister Linda, and I were friends at Eagle Rock High School. I joined the Navy in January 1963 & went to Viet Nam in January 1966. I never saw Richard again after I joined the service.
Sunday, September 12, 1999 |
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PAUL LAFONTAINE
PCLPHOTO@EARTHLINK.COM
HE WAS MY FRIEND IN CIVILIAN LIFE.
BURBANK,CA 91506MY FRIEND
RICHARD AND I WORKED TOGETHER AS MANAGERS AT A JACK-IN-THE-BOX IN THE CITY OF EAGLE ROCK AS YOUNG MEN IN CALIFORNIA. WE BOTH ENTERED THE SERVICE TOGETHER, WENT THROUGH BASIC TRAINING TOGETHER. WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS AFTER BASIC AND NEVER SAW HIM AGAIN. I WENT TO VIETNAM IN 66 AS DID HE. I SERVED TWO TOURS, HE WAS LOST AFTER ONLY TWO MONTHS IN COUNTRY. I AM STILL A REGULAR VISITOR TO HIS BURIAL SITE @ FORREST LAWN GLENDALE EVERY MEMORIAL DAY AND VETRANS DAY. I HAVE MISSED MY FRIEND FOR THE PAST 33 YEARS.
Monday, May 31, 1999 |
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Jo Christine Tarro-Gledhill
leadmeanywhere@aol.com
classmate
You are not Forgotten
I remember having a sales class with Richard where he sold his new family car. I met with him after high school and gave him a ride home from Jack-in-the-box. I visited the wall and made a etching, he is not forgotten.
Thursday, November 02, 2000 |
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Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you PFC Karger for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well brave soldier. You are not forgotten.
Monday, August 09, 2004 |
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Jackie McCarthy
Step-sister
Hesperia, Ca USA
Dad and I miss you still and always will. God Bless. You were special to me more than you ever knew. All my memories were of milk and cookies in the middle of the night. I remember cruising in your 57 Chevy. Your little sis, Jackie
Friday, October 04, 2002 |
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