Dona Laird d_laird2@verizon.net unknown to me except for his name Lynnwood Wa 98036 USA I have had Douglas' bracelet with me for what seems like forever. Living in Hawaii at the time of the Vietnam war, and working at the airport I saw many servicemen come and go thru the gates there. I wore his bracelet for years after the war was over, often wondering what had happened to him. Today while visiting the travelling memorial wall in Seattle, I found his name, much to my sadness. I always hoped and prayed that somehow he had made it thru. I hope your family knows how many people had such prayers for
Douglas. I also hope that you find peace in knowing that for many of us, he will live forever in our hearts for his sacrifice.
sincerely, Dona Laird Aug 14, 2009
Garnet Jenkins garijen@bresnan.net Grand Junction Co ~In Tribute To A Fallen 1st Cav. Hero ~ Paying Humble Tribute to you, with So Much Gratitude for your Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest in Peace, SP6 Douglas Frank Strait and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of another young 1st Cav Hero, who also made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967... ~ GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING...WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS ~ Nov 17, 2008
Lorna McGill mcgill@genext.net Sister 2941 SE Airway East Wenatchee WA 98802 USA Never to be Forgotten! We were only 13 months apart. Oh how I still after all the years miss you terribly. I visit the traveling wall when it comes near and still cry as though it were just yesterday. I went to our 40 year class reunion this year and wore your bracelet so a little part of you could be there too. You were not forgotten. Your classmates asked about you and told me stories. Now my son, Rick,which was born the year you went MIA has built you a My Space page to honor your memory. Love you and miss you little brother. Aug 4, 2008
Rick LaGrave rlagrave@live.com Nephew 9125 Stonecrest Rd NE Moses Lake Wa. 98837 USA Doug is my uncle (mom's brother). As a combat veteran myself I am honored to have been handed down from Doug's father (grandpa), sister (mom) numerous documents resulting from his service. I will do whatever I can to keep his memorial and "simple act of duty as he knew it" alive. Please feel free to contact me with questions, stories, etc. Tomorrow I get the opportunity to escort the moving wall from Spokane to Moses Lake, WA. I will visit with you Spc. Douglas F. Strait and thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. Jun 10, 2008
LeAnne Herrington leanne257@yahoo.com IL I also wore Doug's bracelet in high school. I still have it and have always wondered about this young man. It's great to find this web site and see his picture. Thank you for sharing. May 27, 2008
Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69 mpjr54@msn.com Fellow Cav Brother C Trp 1st Sqd / 9th Cav 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 hundred 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 the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of God. By John G. Magee, Jr.
Jan 3, 2007
cindi bigler dbigler@centurytel.net cousin 308 s hunt st chewelah wa 99109 usa Thank you for wearing Dougs bracelet for all these years. He was my cousin who lived in Moses Lake, Washington. We would go to visit him and his family every summer when we were kids. I remember him as being very funny and good looking. Too good looking to be a cousin. Thank you again, Cindi Nov 23, 2006
gala forbes gaforbes4@aol.com I have his pow/mia bracelet Mount Clemens, Mich 48043 USA I would so love to hear from someone who knew this young man. I have had his bracelet. For many years and have thought about and prayed for him often. Friday, December 03, 2004
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