I would like to post a tribute to the USS Bonhomme Richard CVA-31 (aka the "Bonnie Dick"). My BIL served on this ship and was deployed to Viet Nam. He spent his years from age 17-21 there and he, like so many others, saw and did things that no young man should ever have to see or do.
USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA 31) 1952-1971
In the mid 1960's CVA 31 completed multiple combat deployments to "Yankee Station," off the coast of Vietnam. During the ships 1967 deployment, BONHOMME RICHARD launched a record 73 major strikes.
She completed her last cruise in Southeast Asia in October 1970, and returned home for decommissioning on July 2, 1971.
CV/CVA 31 received three battle stars and a Navy Unit Commendation in Vietnam.
Thank you so much for your bravery and your nobility. Civilization could not survive without the courage of brave men like you. We honor you, warriors, and many of us are not worthy of the sacrifices you have made in our name. May God bless and protect you.
Daisy,, oh Daisy...... Thank you so much for this and for sharing on here about your husband. Thank you for your friendship and all you do.
Thank you Mr. Daisyscarlett for serving and Welcome Home!!!