Mike Davis
michael.davis@gexpro.com
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567 S Toledo St Elmore OH 43416 USA
Just a note...
I went to the University of Toledo in 1972 fresh from high school. I don't recall any of the specifics of how, when, or where I obtained it, but I wore Lonnie's POW bracelet for a couple of years. Five years later I got married, and I'm pretty sure I no longer wore it. I am somewhat of a pack-rat, and it has always bothered me that this small metal piece of my life was gone or lost, and I never knew what happened to it. But my memory has never failed me in remembering Lonnie's name. I explained this to my 2nd wife and our four children, ages 19 to 22 just two weeks ago. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to our small town tomorrow, 8/9/12, through Monday the 13th. My wife and I have volunteered to help as visitor guides. I consider this an honor to be able to do so. Although my political beliefs of this war are not important, the fact that Lonnie and 58,000 + Americans gave their lives for the benefit and welfare of our great nation make them heroes in my eyes. It is also extremely special to me to be able to read about Lonnie and the lives he touched and the type of man he was. He will be the first name I rub, and I hope that
the other names on the wall are enjoying their time in heaven as they deserve the best after giving the ultimate here on earth...God bless each and every one....
Aug 8, 2012 |
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Jim Bishop
jim@jimbishop.com
Pilot Training Classmates Reese AFB
1512 Woodland Drive Pittsburg KS 66762 USA
Buddies in pilot training
Pat and I were close friends in pilot training at Reese AFB, Texas. We once rented a Cessna 172 and flew back to Oklahoma and Kansas for the weekend to see family. Pat was well liked in our squadron at pilot training. He had a way of making everyone laugh and enjoy life. He used to sing during practice missions, not well, but that didn't matter. He obviously was a great patriot serving 2 tours in Viet Nam. The rest of us that flew missions in Viet Nam were lucky and will always consider folks like Pat to be the real heros.
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Louis Fraccola
lafraccola@hotmail.com
Braclet Holder
2050 Tilden Ave New Hartford NY 13413 USA
You've always been in my thoughts
It was 1972 when I became aquianted with the name Capt. Lonnie Bogard. I was a senior in high school when one social club took on a project of making sure the entire student body was wearing one of these bracelets. Today in the year 2010 and at the age of 54, Capt. Bogard's name is still in my thoughts. With the help of my brother who also served in the Vietnam war, we searched for Vietnam's Veterans Memorial and located his name. At this time I would like to express my sympathy to his entire family, and to say it was a privilege and honor to where this bracelet with his name engraved in it. I will be wearing this bracelet until Capt. Lonnie Bogard returns home.
Feb 3, 2010 |
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SUSIE (BOGARD) BURDETTE
burdette2442@grandecom.net
former wife
3506, Baumann Ave., Midland, TX., 79793, USA
Crash Site, May Be Located
In November, of 2006, the family received, word, that a crash site, located, at latitude, 17119, N. and Longitude, 1061235, E., may be, that of an F4, carrying, Lonnie Pat Bogard and William H. Ostermeyer. This site is located, in what was once, North Vietnam, just north, of what was, the demilitarized zone, (DMZ.) close, to the Laotion border. Until this date, it was believed, that the F4, piloted, by Lonnie Pat Bogard and navigated, by William H. Ostermeyer, was lost, in Laos. As of 2009, the crash site has received, a second verification, of the missing, men's aircraft. The site is scheduled, to be excavated in 2009, or after. To all of you, that have wondered, about the fates, of Pat and Bill, worn their bracelets, offered, up prayers and thought, about their families, your actions, have been felt and gratefully appreciated. Blessings upon each, of you.
Aug 10, 2009 |
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Susanne Nuttall
susannenuttall@gmail.com
11 NE Highway Y Trenton, MO 64683 USA
To the Family of Capt. Bogard,
During the 60's, my father was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, Being a former POW during WWII, he was forever impressing upon me the sacrifices made for my freedom. One special day, he brought home a bracelet inscribed, Capt. Lonnie Pat Bogard. I wore the bracelet for years and years and prayed each night for Capt. Bogard. Unfortunately, during a move, the bracelet was lost. I felt so honored to have worn it. I salute your ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day.
May 25, 2009 |
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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...
Feb 15, 2009 |
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Edgar Mendoza
manders2@aisd.net
Mr. Anderson's History Student
Sam Houston, High School, 2000, Sam Houston Dr., Arlington, TX., 76014, USA
My Adopted MIA.
Capt., Bogard Lonnie, My name is Edgar. I'm a 08, junnior, at Sam Houston, High School, in Arlington, TX.. As part of a class assingment, on Vietnam's MIA's., I learned, your story and shared it, with my classmates. I learned, of your sacrifice and will remember you.
May 20, 2008 |
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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 11, 2008 |
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Kimberly Taylor
kellitosmom@yahoo.com
Cousin
210, Watts St., Apt., A, Durham, NC., 27701, USA
I Have Always Carried You, in My Heart
As the years go by, you remain, in my thoughts and in my heart. I know, they (whoever, they are) have found, a crash site, that might be yours. I have never, given up hope, that someday you, will come home. Rest in Peace, my cousin ~ know you will, never be forgotten.
Nov 11, 2007 |
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