Jack S. Grouf KIA May 7,1970 196th LIB Quang Tri
. . Contributed By Debra Wyker-Grouf On Tuesday, May 29, 2001
My husband Jack Grouf died on May 7,1970 while serving with the 196th LIB.He was in Quang Tri Province. Anyone having any information would be appreciated.After all these years, it's still a heartache.Please e-mail me at: dwyker@twcny.rr.com thank you

Rolling Thunder.
. . Contributed By Julie Watts On Tuesday, May 29, 2001
I watched the Rolling Thunder rally this last Memorial weekend with my 6 yr old daughter Hannah. My heart aches for the families of those still gone, but yet our Government promised never to leave them behind. How do you explain to a 6 year old? I tried thru my tears to explain that these were not just names, that real people, real fathers, brothers, cousins are still missing. Still somewhere. They deserve to be brought home. I promise that all my children and grandchild will understand that they are the next guard, the next to be on watch and to take care of those MIA/POWs.Never will we forget you or your families. Thank you to all the vets and the families for the price you paid for our freedom. My love to all of those who have served and who are serving us and thier families. You are my Heros.

Missed this day in "67"-"68"-"69"
. . Contributed By Butch Van Ellen On Tuesday, May 29, 2001
Having been a POW and being in country for almost three years I've had my share of war stories and this isn't the place for them either. I see so much that hurts so bad the way too many people and children show dissrespect for the flag Me and thousands of others fought for. Sometimes I'd like to put these people in my place for a short while. Then maybe they would understand my tears.

LZ SHERRY 5th of the 27th Arty
. . Contributed By Steve Bell On Tuesday, May 29, 2001
I,am looking to contact anyone that served at LZ Sherry from June 1970 to July 1971. I was on gun 5# Just looking to find some old friends. My name is Steve Bell and I was an E4

2LT Kevin G. Flaherty
. . Contributed By Kevin Flaherty On Thursday, May 31, 2001
I'm looking for anyone who served with my uncle 2LT Kevin G. Flaherty, I am his nephew, I was named after him. He died 4 Nov 67 in Quang NGAI. I'm currently a MSgt in the USAF and as my career continues I often wonder what he was like. Any info any can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Michael James Robinson
. . Contributed By Jim Robinson On Thursday, May 31, 2001
Hi I am hoping to find those who served along side my brother Michael Robinson PVT E2 (New Jersey) who died November 13 1969. According to records he was in Tay Ninh. I dont know much more and that is why I am looking. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks.

WELCOME HOME
. . Contributed By QTIP On Thursday, May 31, 2001
AS WE GATHER TOGETHER ON THIS SACRED DAY WE WISH TO THANK THE GREAT SPIRIT FOR THE RETUEN OF OUR BRAVE WARRIORS, AND ALSO TO ASK FOR THE WISDOM TO UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY DID NOT RETURN. GIVE US THE STRENGTH AND SKILL OF THE GREAT BEAR, GIVE US THE SLY AND CUNNING OF THE COUGAR, GIVE US THE GRACE AND MAJESTY OF THE ELK, GIVE US THE GENTLENESS AND THE CARING OF THE DOE TO HER FAWN,FROM EVERY HEART ON THIS DAY COMES ONE PRAYER: THAT ALL MEN LIVE AS ONE WITH NATURE AND THAT PEACE WILL REING EVERYWHERE: FROM A GRATEFUL NATION WELCOME HOME MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Rolling Thunder Ride to The Wall, 2001
. . Contributed By Kathi On Thursday, May 31, 2001
I am so very grateful to have been blessed to make it to another ride to The Wall this year. What an awesome sight, and the feelings were, for me, saddness but thankfulness for having been a small part of that great support for such a incredible cause.the MIA/POW issue. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the guys that served our country and made it home.and I have shed many a tear for all those who didn't make it home. If you have not had a chance to visit that splendid memorial in Washington, The Wall, may I highly suggest you take the long walk to just view the names and see your own reflection in the wall, and as you do, count your blessings that we have such honorable men and women who served and remember that the names on that wall are of the ones that gave the ultimate price so that we can live, speak, travel, feel and think free.Thank you.each and every one and may God bless you and walk with you always.

Searching for Information
. . Contributed By Gary Moore On Friday, June 01, 2001
I am cousin of Raymond Edward Sterry.small town boy from Starks, Maine-killed at age 19 in a place called Quang Tin. I loved him and miss him every day. You have no idea what a good kid he was-asimple farm boy, honest kind and good.proud of his state of Maine and his family.Gary7

They don't understand.
. . Contributed By Lynn. On Friday, June 01, 2001
I have a friend who haas been out of college a couple of years and recently sent me a photo he took of The Wall. I responded by thanking him for the photo. I was really surprised at his response: "I personally hate that place. I hate the the representation of the wastefulness of our government that couldn't decide whether to do or to not do. I hate the loss it represents. And I hate reading things left there. I've a photograph and all you can see is the letter 'Dear Dad'. While I was there . this 16 yr old (About) was crying. walked up to her mom. and said "Why did you make me read that? Why did you do that? You knew it would make me cry". to which her mother responded "Because you need to understand what they did for us" I don't try to think about what I'm seeing while taking photos. I've trained that out to some regards. but sometimes. it still hits you. That was a rough night." I was personally disturbed to see news reports on TV that many young people don't know WHERE Pearl Harbor is. Some even think Pearl Harbor is a person. I wonder how many of them don't know where Vietnam is. Lynn.