bob witt
irish82887@aol.com
Fellow American
We Remember
I did not know Walter. All I know is that he was a Captain in the United States Marine Corp.He served in Vietnam for over 5 years and died captured. I thank you for your service to our Country. May God rest your soul.
Tuesday, October 24, 2000 |
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NaTysha London
manders2@arlington.k12.tx.us
Mr. Anderson's history student
Sam Houston High School, 2000 Sam Houston Dr.
Arlington, Texas 76014 U.S
My adopted MIA
Capt. Walter Roy SchmidtJr., My name is Miss NaTysha J . London. I'm a 2001 Junior @ Sam Houston High School in Arlington, TX. As part of a class assignment on Vietnam MIA's, I learned your story and shared it with my classmates. I learned of your sacrifice and I will remember you. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! Hopefully you will return home to rest in peace. The day of your return, I have made it my vow to visit you.Respectfully, NaTysha J. London
Wednesday, May 09, 2001 |
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Donna Clune-Chironno
dclune@optonline.net
wore mia bracelet in 60's + 70's,
Lindenhurst, ny 11757 usa
Always remembered through a cherished bracelet
As a young girl growing up in the 60's and 70's I wore a POW_MIA bracelet for many years with the inscription "Capt.Roy Schmidt 6-9-68".I still cherish it and think often of a family who lost their son &/or brother.I am not sure if this is the same man to whom this page belongs, but I think often of him (and everyone's child & loved ones who are senselessly taken from us) and pray for PEACE for all.With love from a fellow Long Islander and American,Donna.
Saturday, January 19, 2002 |
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carl kendall
carljamesc@aol.com
270 liverpool rd penwortham
preston, pr1 0ly uk
i am here in england i dont know you but i where your mia bracelet and pray you come home soon may god be looking after you {buddy platt us army 11832551gave me the bracelet}
Monday, March 22, 2004 |
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Chelsea Rider
cmrider@svsu.edu
Midland, MI 48640 United States
My father is a Vietnam Vet and for as long as I can remember, has worn a POW/MIA braclet.I finally got my own this year, and it is Capt. Schmidt's. Every day I am reminded of the courage of Schmidt, my father, and all the other veterans who served during this war. In the springtime, I hope to follow in both my father's and Capt. Schmidt's footsteps and enlist in the USMC. Thank you Capt. Schmidt for your selfless service to this country. I will always honor your memory.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004 |
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Peter Erenfeld
fsh4evrr@attbi.com
Friend and squadron mate
Roy was an excellent pilot. He was shot down late in the evening and was last seen hanging in his parachute in tall trees. A rescue was attempted and communication was established with Roy. Darkness forced an end to that days attempt to rescue Roy. The choppers were back at daylite but he was nowhere to be found. He is missed but will live in our hearts until the day we join him. Semper Fi Roy
Tuesday, October 01, 2002 |
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Stephen Sikorski
srsenn@cs.com
Rescue attempt, June 9, 1968
999 North Pacific Street
Oceanside, California 92054 USA
Haunting memory of a very brave man, Roy Schmidt
I was a crew member in one of the Marine Helicopter Gunships from HML 367. We were providing cover for Jolly Green 23 which was lost in one of several attempts at picking up Lt. Schmidt. All these years I have thought about that day just East of Laos, and the bravery of Lt. Schmidt. I often thought about him when things were difficult for me. Roy Schmidt has been a part of who Iam, as well as the lost crew of Jolly Green 23. When things were difficult all I had to do was to remember that day and the bravery I saw. It was a sad day when we left the zone and aborted the SAR mission. God bless Roy Schmidt and the crew of Jolly Green 23. Steve Sikorski, USMC in Country 67/68
Thursday, February 23, 2006 |
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ANONYMOUS AND GRATEFUL
SO YOUNG! SO BRAVE!THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADEQUATE BUT IT'S ALL I HAVE.
Thursday, April 06, 2006 |
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