Dartt, Paul Richard, CPL

Casualty Occurrence:  As he came to the top of a hill, Sp. Dartt spotted an enemy bunker only 20 feet from his position. The enemy immediately opened fire on him. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sp. Dartt stood his ground and returned the enemy's fire. His quick reaction warned his platoon of the danger and prevented a number of casualties. As he began evasive action to avoid the hostile fire, Sp. Dartt was mortally wounded.
 

POSTED ON 6.3.2022, POSTED BY: JOHN FABRIS, HONORING YOU. Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance of your sister Janet is touching. As long as you are remembered, you will remain in our hearts forever.

POSTED ON 4.1.2018, POSTED BY: LUCY MICIK, THANK YOU. Dear Sp4 Paul Dartt, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman with the 1st Cavalry. Passover just began and today is Easter. Happy Easter. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it still needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

POSTED ON 5.28.2007, POSTED BY: JANET CURRAN, OUR BROTHER - OUR HERO. We just found this memorial and were so happy and proud. Our brother was special on earth and we are sure he is special in heaven with his Mom and Dad. Roger, Donna, Ruthi, Kathleen and Janet.

POSTED ON 10.22.2000, POSTED BY: ROSEMARY, MY FRIEND, Always a friend, Now too, an angel!
 

POSTED BY: CURT CARTER. REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN HERO. Dear Sir, As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned. May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you. With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir. Curt Carter, May 19, 2012.

Manuel Pino 2/8 B Co 1st Cav-68-69, Fellow Nam Brother, B co 1/5th 1st Cav. I remember our dead brothers still live for us and bid us think of life, not death-of life to which in their youth they lent the passion and joy of the spring. As I listen, the great chorus of life and joy begins again and amid the awful orchestra of seen and unseen powers and destinies of good and evil our trumpets sound once more a note of daring, hope and will. I see them now as once I saw them on this earth. They are the same bright figures that also come before your eyes and when I speak of those who were my brothers, the same words describe yours. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Sunday, July 09, 2006.

POSTED BY: ANONYMOUS, It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped in the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. Throughout our history America has been built on the blood of heroes and Brave Men of Honor like this Soldier. Thank you for your service, bravery, and for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. Thank you for my freedom. Rest well in God's loving embrace, brave soldier. You Sir, are a true American Hero who is remembered by a grateful Veteran. Dec 8, 2008