Dickens, Phil Jackson, 2LT

POSTED ON 2.9.2018, POSTED BY: REBECCA, 2LT Phil Jackson Dickens, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Chatham County, NC. Second Lieutenant Phil Jackson Dickens was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Reserve, 2LT Dickens served our country until December 14th, 1967 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam. He was 27 years old and was married. It was reported that Phil died from small arms fire. His body was recovered. Phil was born on May 30th, 1940 in the Center Township of Chatham Co, North Carolina. 2LT Dickens is on panel 31E, line 091 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 8 years. Prior enlisted from 1959 to1967. 

A friend of Phil Jackson's: A fellow lieutenant in C/3/22, wrote to me of Phil's tragic death. The friend was John Beckett. John was killed about two weeks after Phil. John wrote of how Phil's 2 year old son wanted to buy his daddy a truck so he wouldn't have to walk so much. John thought of Phil as a good friend, and he grieved over his death. This remembrance is posted in honor of a father who gave his life. Billie Calvery.

Happy Birthday Dad! Just remember, when we meet at the big O'club in the sky, I left the Marine Corps as an O-3, you have to buy the first round. Lots of LOVE Your son Anthony Phil. SEMPER FI! Anthony Phil Hillyard.

I will always hold our memories tightly in my heart. Mary Hellon, rosebud0703@yahoo.com.

He served as a Second Lieutenant with Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nf Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV..He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal with devices.

Mary H  Holder, Sister, 4447 Shooting Star Drive Julian NC 27283 Randolph. To My Dear Brother - Happy 69...May 30th - 2009. Dearest Phil...there has been a void in our life that has never been filled since we lost you Dec.14 1967. The sadness became hearts filled with pride(you gave your life for your country) and TODAY I write this with a heart that is overflowing with joy and happiness. After 44 long years, we have been re-united with your wonderful son(Anthony Phil)& your beautiful daughter(Denise Faye). You have five lovely grandchildren(yes,I can see the awesome smile now). So, on this day-May 29 2009, your loving sis and brother wish you a Happy 69th on May 30th and we love you as we always did. Mary Hellon & J W May 29, 2009.

Anthony Hillyard, son, 3086 Katies Crossing Park City UT 84098 US, GRANDKIDS, Dad you didn't die in vain! Your grand-kids: Joshua Phil(2/18/1998)and Hannah Elyse(5/27/2003) are wonderful, beautiful kids. I know you look out for them. With all the LOVE in the universe your son Anthony Phil. SEMPER FI. Apr 15, 2007.

POSTED ON 9.2.2004, POSTED BY: CHRIS SPENCER. NATIVE AMERICAN PRAYER. It is said a man hasn't died as long as he is remembered. This prayer is a way for families, friends and fellow veterans to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

MY COUNTRY'S FLAG CRIED the flag bowed its bars and wept starry tears as it hung at half-mast for a soldier's years. Another youth it had called and another youth had died. I stood and I watched as my country's flag cried. it clothed the drab coffin in it's red, white, and blue, silently protecting the contents for the comfort of a few. It brought strength to some, to others, bitter pride. But, as mourners filed by, my country's flag cried. As it rode to the field where the soldier was laid away, the flag recalled the pledge that he used to stand and say, but to war he went and to keep that pledge, he tried. As the guns fired their last salute, my country's flag cried. As taps rang out, it was folded with care, for the soldier's soul a Chaplain whispered a prayer. He asked god for peace in this world to abide, and in a grieving mother's arms my country's flag cried! Wednesday, September 07, 2005.