This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SGT David O Olsen
to remember
Jones, Lennis Goddard, Jr., SSG.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Knoxville
Last Address Knoxville
Casualty Date Nov 06, 1969
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Accidental Homicide
Location Hau Nghia (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Woodlawn Cemetery - Knoxville, Tennessee
Honoring Your Memory Today On Your Birthday. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor You each time we stand and sing the words, THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE. Thank you for your bravery, courage and dedication to our Country and freedom. Rest In Peace and Honor.
Apr 14, 2009
Manuel Pino Jr.
Fellow Vietnam Vet
REFLECTIONS FROM THE MOVING WALL". I am a monument to a black period in this countries history.I am the vietnam wall.,composed to two angled granite walls,inscribed with the names of fifty eight thousand,one hundred thirty four american men and women who died in hell (that was vietnam) Many people come to see me. strangely they come mostly in silence-old people,young people,children,mothers,fathers,widows,and veterans.all for reasons of their own.they bring gifts,pictures,letters,flowers,poems and cigarettes.the letters speak of grief and loneliness and regret.they ask forgiveness.they are an out pouring of pain.the people softly touch names on my face.they water my grass with tears.then they leave in silence and I hope in peace.for I am more than two stone walls.I am a thank you from a nation that forgot.I am a long past due apology.I am healing for wounds too long left untended.I am a tribute paid to fallen warriors.I AM THE VIETNAM WALL. "america has forgotten the wars.will she remember her warriors"? You may be gone , BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
We Remember
Lennis is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville,TN. BSM
My husband wants to add that Lennis was a hero way before VietNam. My husband and Lennis went down to the Tennessee River and put an old boat into the river. The boat started taking on water and started to sink. My husband could not swim and Lennis did not leave him stranded, Lennis helped him to shore and probably saved his life. For this Lennis, I am so proud of you. My husband has never forgot the times you shared nor the above incident. May You Rest in Peace.
Posted by: Scotty Ray Ridge Email: RegSec51@aol.com Relationship: Good friend Saturday, March 4, 2000
remembering Lennis
My husband went to school with Lennis, South High School, Knoxville, Tn. When I found this site, my husband was so excited.He has spoken of Lennis on many occations. He holds Lennis very close to his heart. May God Bless every Vietnam Vet and all the Young men like Lennis that gave their lifes for our Country.
Posted by: Scotty Ray Ridge Email: RegSec51@aol.com Relationship: Friend and School Mate Saturday, March 4, 2000