Many, Many Thanks!
. . Contributed By Ed Helm On Saturday, May 04, 2002
Thank You to ALL who served! I Have not forgotten you and never will!

Alton Doyle Byrd- My Father
. . Contributed By Susan Byrd-Lane On Saturday, May 04, 2002
My dad's tour of duty began Sept. 29th, 1969 and he died Sept. 16, 1970 in BINH DIHN, South Vietnam. He was in the 4th Infantry Divison with the 704th Maint. Bn. I was 12 years old when I lost him and I would love to see, hear anything anyone that knew him could share with me. No one has ever replaced him in my life and it has been a long time with no word, Please most of the men that would have been with him are about 73 years old, memories fade and all soldiers go to a place to regroup, I know I will see him again through the grace of Jesus but something to hold me over until then would be a peace of mind. So if you knew him please email. Thanks and God Bless.

The words "Thank You"
. . Contributed By Chaplain Howard Flexer On Sunday, May 05, 2002
The words Thank You Two words that cost nothing to say and in most cases are not required. To a Vietnam Combat Veteran back then they were priceless. As I think of the price we paid, those two words that could have made a difference. Just a thank you would have meant the world to most. While it was never required because we did what we had to do, not for glory or the need to be thanked. We were young back then and just to return home knowing many never would was a loud, but silent Thank you to us. Today when I hear those words I feel grateful and yet feel that the meaning has been lost in time. What those words would have meant back then can only be guessed at. As I visited our WALL in DC for the first time after 20 years. I some how knew that the Thank you that was said to all there would never be lost in time. So all the thank you's that you say to fellow Veterans and myself are passed on to those there who never had the chance to hear them. So when I say thank you to you please just think of it as coming from all Veterans now silent. Semper Fi. Chaplain Howard Flexer Vietnam War Veterans Flagstaff & Memorial May 4, 2002

Frank Alton Armstrong III
. . Contributed By Melinda Lippe Proctor On Sunday, May 05, 2002
Frank Jr. married my mother after his first wife died, and shortly afterwards,son, Frank III (Fuzz) died in Viet Nam. He had a wife and a little baby and we have lost contact with them and would love to find them. My mother died a couple of years after Frank Jr. died in 1969. They were a patriotic family that served their country to the maxium, and secured our freedom.

Adding a name to the wall.
. . Contributed By Renee' (Fox) Walls On Monday, May 06, 2002
I heard something on TV the other night about them adding names to wall of men who have subsequently died from injuries or such after the war. My father died in 1988 from Agent Orange and I was just curious if there was anyway to get his name on the wall. If anyone could help me with this question.

Charles Robert Williams
. . Contributed By Carol Abate On Monday, May 06, 2002
It has been 34 years today that you have been gone. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday and then, when I feel old, it seems like another lifetime. I wish that you could have grown old with me. I know you gave your all for this country and I am proud to call you my friend.

The book A Rumor of War
. . Contributed By Kelly Bridenstine On Tuesday, May 07, 2002
I am reading the book A Rumor of War and my brother Carroll Fankhauser was among these men that Philip Caputo talks about. Carroll's commanding officer was Captain L.A. Peterson, his Executive Officer was 1st Lt. T.B. Maloney, his compnay fist sergean was F.H. Wagner, Jr., his Platoon Commander was 1st Lt. H.M. McCloy, Jr and his Platoon Sergeant was Gunnery Sergeant C.D. Colby. I don't know how to get a hold of Mr. Caputo but I wondered if he knew my brother or if any of these men remember him. He died in a plane crash coming back from R & R in August of 1965. I am still reading your book Mr. Caputo and I am finding it very interesting. I never knew my brother as I was born late in 1962 just before he left. I am now sending for a copy of the movie made from the book. My husband and I are attending a reunion in Milwaukee Wisconsic in July for Marine 1-3. I hope to find people here who may remember him.

Thank you!

Thank you to all of you valiant men who fought for our country! You may think the younger generation is forgetting your timeless legacy, but I would like you to know that as a 13 year old, I have a deep respect for those who were brave enough to risk their lives in Vietnam. Though the United States didn't win the war, we should always treat with honour the veterans.

Niece of Raymond Lanter
. . Contributed By Renee Langefeld On Wednesday, May 08, 2002
Looking for Barry Brudnak Hello Barry! I was just looking on the web to find some information the the Vietnam Wall and came across this site and found your note. Your letter was a nice surprise to find. Even though I wasn't born yet when my Uncle Ray passed away I think of him often and wonder what he was like. My father is one of his brothers. I hope you get this message, since you note was in October 2000. THANK YOU for such a wonderful note that made my smile today! Sincerely, Renee Langefeld (Lanter)

Address of the Wall
. . Contributed By Captain Lighthouse On Wednesday, May 08, 2002
Will be in D.C. om May the 23rd to visit the wall but need the address, all I was told is Area 5 I also need a location of a hotel or lodgeing near by the Wall.