Today is the day to remember a MP Sergeant assigned to Baumholder who died downrange. At his memorial service, after saluting his picture I walked over to his wife, hugged her gently while whispering in her ear “blessed is the man whose transgressions are not counted against him.” With tears streaming down her cheeks she smiled and said “My baby is dancing for Jesus.”
Today I am remembering him, his young wife, and thinking about my dad's buddy's who didn't come home from WWII and Korea. Those who were just a couple years older than I who never came home from Vietnam. Those who didn't come home from Grenada and Desert Storm or or who died trying to rescue hostages in Iraq. I am remembering those who I never served next to that gave all.
No if you'll excuse me I am going to the local VA cemetery to walk in a garden of stone.
Will never forget you Woodie...........
Full Name: ELWOOD EUGENE RUMBAUGH
Wall Name: ELWOOD E RUMBAUGH
Date of Birth: 9/10/1943
Date of Casualty: 5/15/1975
Home of Record: SPANGLER
County of Record: CAMBRIA COUNTY
State: PA
Branch of Service: AIR FORCE
Rank: SSGT
Casualty Country: CAMBODIA
Casualty Province:
Status: MIA
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