[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on NOV 20. God bless them all.

1968 CPT William Emerson -- HMM-265, Age 26, Concord, Massachusetts
1968 1LT John R. Harrell -- HMM-265, Age 23, Richmond, Virginia
1969 WO1 Eric G. Blantin -- D/3/5 CAV, Age 20, Newton, Connecticut
1969 WO1 Fred A. Exner III -- C/7/17 CAV, Age 24, San Marino, California

In memory of CPT William Emerson and 1LT John R. Harrell: KIA, Quang Nam, South Vietnam.

Unit patch of HMM-265

CPT William "Bing" Emerson was Ralph Waldo Emerson's great-grandson.

Dear Lt Harrell We named a street after you at Phu Bai. I lived on it for a few months and always wondered who you are. I look forward to meeting you someday in heaven. Thank you for serving and loving so much--as to go in harms way for God's peace a freedom. Semper Fi.

Jeff Swanson

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[dansangel]

Thank-you once again for your much appreciated memorial to our fallen heroes.

May they be at peace with our Lord and Father, and may their families be comforted by the knowledge that the ultimate sacrifice these heroes made to keep us free is recognized and appreciated.

May God Bless you and your family abundantly, ladtx.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} for all that you do!

[Diver Dave]

Attention On Deck!

Present Arms!

1968 CPT William Emerson -- HMM-265, Age 26, Concord, Massachusetts
1968 1LT John R. Harrell -- HMM-265, Age 23, Richmond, Virginia
1969 WO1 Eric G. Blantin -- D/3/5 CAV, Age 20, Newton, Connecticut
1969 WO1 Fred A. Exner III -- C/7/17 CAV, Age 24, San Marino, California

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[daisyscarlett]

In loving memory of four courageous men. We will not forget them, again.

[Billie]

At Post #45, I was thinking you're sure late today, but then I remembered that dansy posted today's thread practically before today even started! :)

Two candles for this date in 1968 and two for 1969.

[SpookBrat]

Thank you for putting this information everyday. It's sad for me to read. We have a cousin who was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. I wonder if you know him? He lives in Texas also.