[ladtx]

Good morning all. Since it's Military Monday again here are 3 more of America's Finest.

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on SEP 15. God bless them all.

1968 CW3 Frank W. Cross (USAR) -- A/228 Assault Support Helicopter Battalion 1 CAV, Age 36, Married, Ft. Belvoir, Virgina
1968 WO1 William M. Miller (USAR) -- 135th Assault Helicopter Company, Age 21, Single, Keene, New Hampshire
1970 LTJG William A. Pedersen (USNR) -- HA(L)-3, Age 25, Single, La Canada, California

Patch of A Company 228th ASHB 1st Cavalry

Patch of 135th Assault Helicopter Company

The 135th unit crest was designed by the men of this unique company, and used the extended eagle wings to represent Army Aviation and the traditional anchor to symbolize the Royal Australian Navy element. Since this unit was the only integrated U.S. - Australian aviation company in Vietnam, and always sought perfection, it chose the Olympian laurel wreath to symbolize both the unity and the goal. From the official term "Experimental Military Unit" comes EMU, which was the unit's call sign. The motto "Get The Bloody Job Done" was a direct quote from a congratulatory signal sent by a supported unit after a successful operation west of Chi Lang, Republic of Vietnam. (From the 135th EMU's website)

Unit patch of the HA(L)-3 Seawolves.

SCOUTS OUT!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for posting this remembrance about 3 of America's Finest. We should never forget the sacrifices that were made in order fo us to be a free society.
May God bless their souls.

[LadyX]

Thank you,ladtx.
Went shopping in Myrtle Beach last week, and in checking out, the small store manager was a tall dude with pony tail whose bearing cried 'military.'

Engaged him in conversation, relating I'd remained on base there (now closed) when my husband was sent to Southeast Asia, and he responded he had been an Army chopper pilot over there - - - nice to say it calmy now, pain diminished; and recognition was exchanged.....

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' lad.

Offering up a salute to your fallen comrades.

1968 CW3 Frank W. Cross (USAR) -- A/228 Assault Support Helicopter Battalion 1 CAV, Age 36, Married, Ft. Belvoir, Virgina
1968 WO1 William M. Miller (USAR) -- 135th Assault Helicopter Company, Age 21, Single, Keene, New Hampshire
1970 LTJG William A. Pedersen (USNR) -- HA(L)-3, Age 25, Single, La Canada, California

[dutchess]

Hi ladtx. Thanks for posting the tribute to your fellow fallen Vietman pilots. Very fitting for our military monday thread. God bless their souls.