Manuel Pino B/2/8th Cav,1st Cav 68-69
mpjr54@msn. com
Fellow Army Vietnam Brother
A Trp/3/4th Cav Rgt, 25th Inf Div
MY COUNTRY'S FLAG CRIED the flag bowed it's 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 chaplin 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!
Aug 15, 2008
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
Mar 8, 2007
Tyler G
cousin, or some relation, to my friend
Bear Lake, Michigan, 49614, U.S.A
I didn't, ever know him, but he had, to be really awesome, to go, in the war and fight, for the country and their freedom, R.I.P, Thanks For Everything, You've Done!
Sep 8, 2006
Seth Schneider
09schset@gaggle.net
I live, in his Town
Bear lake, MI., 49614, USA
You were, a great hero
you were, a great hero, in the war
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
gabe helferich
gabehelferich555@msn.com
Internet
89th, street, Bear lake, MI., 49614, USA
YOU SAVED, US
you saved vietnam, thank you, for your help, we miss you, alot
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
scott czarnecki
badboybiker_8@hotmail.com
hero
we all, thank you, for what you, did for us
me and all my friends, at bear lake, middle school, would like to thank you, for going, to war and giving your life, for our country and we all realize, that takes alot, of guts and we appreciate all, that u have done, for us. thank you, again
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Debby Reed-Barnum
dbjbkii@alltel.net
Friend
522, S., Maple St.,
Harrison, AR., 72601, usa
Friend, deeply missed.
Saturday, August 24, 2002
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SP4 Hugh Wallace Merrill, 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.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
We Remember
rsage@austin.rr.com
Hugh is buried at Pleasanton Cem, Manistee Co, MI. His military stone says TRP A, 3 SQDN,4 CAV,1 CAV DIV.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Posted on 1/15/06 - by Bob Ross
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 sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. Mary Frye – 1932
Never Forgotten
FOREVER REMEMBERED "If you are able, save for them a place inside of you....and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.....Be not ashamed to say you loved them....Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own....And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind...."Quote from a letter home by Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell KIA 24 March 1970. Distinguished Flying Cross: Shot down and Killed while attempting to rescue 8 fellow soldiers surrounded by attacking enemy forces. We Nam Brothers pause to give a backward glance, and post this remembrance to you, one of the gentle heroes lost to the War in Vietnam: Slip off that pack. Set it down by the crooked trail. Drop your steel pot alongside. Shed those magazine-ladened bandoliers away from your sweat-soaked shirt. Lay that silent weapon down and step out of the heat. Feel the soothing cool breeze right down to your soul ... and rest forever in the shade of our love, brother. From your Nam-Band-Of-Brothers |
