[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on DEC 9. God bless them all.

1965 MAJ Donald J. Reilly (USMC) -- VMO-2, Age 36, St Louis, Missouri
1969 CPT Eugene P. Shumbris (USAR) -- A/123 AVN 23 INF, Age 22, Bayside, New York
1969 WO1 Ward L. Hooper Jr. (USAR) -- A/123 AVN 23 INF, Age 23, Santa Ana, California
1971 WO1 Lewis A. Walton (USAR) -- C/16 CAV, Age 23, Peru, Indiana

Unit patch worn by WO1 Walton of the C Troop (Air) 16 Cavalry Regiment.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[lodwick]

It's an awe inspiring and uplifting sight, and a constant reminder of the price of freedom.

[dansangel]

May God hold tight in His loving arms our fallen heroes who gave all to ensure our freedom. May He bless and keep safe the families and loved ones of these fallen heroes. And may these survivors know that we give thanks daily for the sacrifices their dearly departed gave so that we may enjoy the lives that we have in America today.

We ask this through the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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[daisyscarlett]

Four casualties on this date. May they RIP and may God grant their families and loved ones everlasting peace.

[Billie]

Thank you, ladtx, for another tribute to four more heros of the Vietnam war.

[Diver Dave]

Salute to your fallen brothers...