[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on JAN 8. God bless them all.

1968 WO1 Timothy H. Artman (USAR) -- 173 AHC, Age 23, Hialeah, Florida
1968 CPT John T. Chapman (USMC) -- HMH-463, Age 25, River Falls, Wisconsin
1968 CPT Denver D. Colburn Jr. (USMCR) -- HMM-362, Age 26, Brooksville, Florida
1968 MAJ Robert M. Cramer (USMC) -- HMM-362, Age 32, Stoutland, Missouri
1968 CPT Frederick L. Schram (USMCR) -- HMH-463, Age 29, Denver, Colorado
1969 1LT Alan C. Gilles (USAR) -- 170 AHC, Age 22, Pacoima, California
1969 WO1 Jon P. Roche (USAR) -- 170 AHC, Age 21, Canisteo, New York
1970 CW2 Steven M. Brown (USAR) -- 114 AHC, Age 21, New York, New York
1970 WO1 Gale W. Butcher Jr. (USAR) -- 114 AHC, Age 20, Hayward, California
1970 WO1 Ronald E. Pickart (USAR) -- D/2/1 CAV, Age 20, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
1973 CW2 Richard A. Knutson (USAR) -- 62 CAC, Age 29, Hallock, Minnesota
1973 CW2 Mickey A. Wilson (USAR) -- 62 CAC, Age 30, Mountain View, California

The remains of CW2 Knutson and CW2 Wilson were not recovered until 1994 and not identified until 1995.

Unit patch of CW2 Knutson and CW2 Wilson's 62nd Corps Aviation Company "Coachmen"

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[dansangel]

May we, as a country, pray for the peaceful eternal rest of the souls of our fallen heroes and give thanks to God that these selfless men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

May we, as a country, continue to pray for all of the men and women, past and present, who have selflessly offered their services to ensure our continuing freedom.

We ask this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{ladtx}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} - May God bless you and yours abundantly for your dedication to the memories of our fallen heroes.

[daisyscarlett]

"The remains of CW2 Knutson and CW2 Wilson were not recovered until 1994 and not identified until 1995."

[Billie]

Oh what a sad date January 8ths was in 1968 with five lost heros, two in 1969, three in 1970, and two in 1973. God Bless their souls; God Bless their families and loved ones who will never forget them. Thank you, ladtx, for remembering them here.

[JustAmy]

Too, too many young men lost this day. God Bless you for bringing us this information.
May God Bless and Comfort the families and friends of these 12 young men.