| My husband was in Vietnam more than once, I believe this picture was of his first tour in Nam. (He is the one in the middle) I would like to know if anyone recognizes the two guys in the picture with him. Update: Man behind the table (R) is, David Bennett, U.S. Navy. Richard and I were married 25 years. He died April 3, 1996, at the age of 50, from a stroke. I never had the chance to meet any of the guys he served with in Nam. First tour in Nam, Oct 66-Apr. 68. He was with the 565th Transportation Co., I believe at Cam Rhan Bay. Second Tour, Dec 68-Dec 69. (Ammo Storage Specialist.) He was with the 820th Ordinance Co., (Ammo) Third tour, 1970-71, 550th Ord Det. He was also at Coffey Barracks, Ludwigsburg, Germany 1964-65. He was also at Ft. Story and Ft. Eustis, Virginia. Anyone who recalls having served with him, I would appreciate hearing from you. I have 6 children ages 13, 15, 19, 25, 35, & 38. CLICK HERE TO SEE: PICTURE OF RICH AND SOME OTHER GUYS WHEN HE WAS IN THE 820th ORD CO |
| THE VIETNAM WAR By Mary (Houck)Rogers He went to a land torn by war With fields of rice and foxholes galore Bombs exploding all around Guns firing thousands of rounds Walking through swamps soaking wet Snakes crawling around his neck Ammunitions dumps up in fire Nothing left but blood and mire He went to help a land be free But in his mind he'll never be Dreams of broken bodies and staring eyes Mass graves where his comrades lie He never really came home that day His mind was left there to stay He loved his family and lived for them But could never forget where he had been At fifty years the angels came They took his soul home again Now he's free...he remembers no more The horror and hell of the Vietnam War |
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| Rich, after his stroke He couldn't talk or walk, and had no use of his right arm, but he could still smile. |
| It was Rich's wish to be cremated and his ashes scattered over his favorite hunting spot in the Blacklog Mountains, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.. He said he had seen enough fox holes and rice paddies and never wanted stuck in the ground. We abided by his wishes, he is finally free. |
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