In Memory

[Debi]

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.

If you have someone you'd like to remember and honor, please add them to this thread.​

 

[Debi]

GERALD LEE SCHWUCHOW

is honored on Panel 14W, Row 35 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

• Wall Name:GERALD L SCHWUCHOW
• Date of Birth: 5/11/1949
• Date of Casualty: 1/14/1970
• Home of Record: HOBART
• County of Record: LAKE COUNTY
• State: IN
• Branch of Service: ARMY
• Rank: SP4
• Panel/Row:14W, 35
• Casualty Province: THUA THIEN

 

[Debi]

 

[Seahunter]

We lost my Uncle George in Korea. He has never been found.

Name
George

Service Number

Birth Year
1925

Home State
Montana

Home County
Flathead

Component
USA Regular Army

Troop
1st Cavalry Division Infantry

Troop Element
Cv Div Cav Regt Inf

Unit
0005

Specialty
Company Aidman

Rank
Sergeant

Branch
Medical Department

Place Casualty
North Korea Sector

Date Casualty
11/28/1950

Casualty Type
Declared Dead, MIA Missing in Action or Captured

Details
MIA Missing in Action, Missing in Action Declared Dead

Disposition Date
12/31/1953

 

[Debi]

"Angel Flight" is the call sign for a USAF C-130, carrying a fallen hero on board. Their "salute" with flares looks like an angel with wings.

 

[Seahunter]

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"Angel Flight" is the call sign for a USAF C-130, carrying a fallen hero on board. Their "salute" with flares looks like an angel with wings.

Wow, that is some display!

 

[Paintman]

My Dad's Uncle Dean was KIA in Algiers by the Vichy French during the Africa Campaign in WW2.

 

[Lynne]

My heart squeezes and my eyes water when I read these.

 

[Debi]

 

[ivan090]

This topic is meaningful.