Bette Kovach
eakovach@aol.com
sister
I found this photo that my parents saved of Peter in Vietnam sometime after he arrived there in March 1968 and his death on August 24 of this year. He was first a mapper and gunner in a two-man helicopter with the 101st Airborne before he was transferred to the 25th infantry two or so weeks before his death. Love you and miss you Peter more than you know.
May 28, 2014
van athens
triplahvac@aol.com
Friend from West Orange HS
58 Leweyllyn ave west orange , nj mechanicsburg pa 17055 USA
In memory of Pete Kovach
He died in action recon. SGT Van Athens I remember Peter was a nice guy and fellow school mate. God rest his sole for he died in combat serving our country and keeping us free.
Mar 8, 2013
Christine Asby
cjasby@cs.com
Kansas City MO
~ Thank you for Serving your Country ~
PFC Kovach ~ I never had to honor to have known you you gave the ultimate sacrifice on Aug 24, 1968, I was just a little girl, but I knew about VietNam, I saw something on TV and asked my mother and she told me our soldiers are over there. I just wanted to thank you for all your courage and bravery. You Sir, Are Not Forgotten. May G-D Bless you Always, Peter
Apr 16, 2009
James E. Murphy
jamese-murphy@excite.com
high school classmate, fellow Vet
72 Overlook Dr. Clinton NJ 08809 usa
Pete and I sat at the same lunch table during our Senior year in high school. We both caddied at different country clubs during this period. I was home on leave for Thanksgiving 1968. That morning at the high school football game, I heard the sad news. I served in 'Nam with the 25th Infantry Division from December 1968 to December 1969. In 1993 the members of the West Orange High School Class of 1966 raised money to purchase paving stones at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in memory of Pete and another fallen classmate Gerry De Rose. In May of 1995, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial was formally dedicated. While attending the ceremony, I found out that Pete also served in the 25th! In October 2006, the Class of '66 had it's 40-year reunion and Pete was remembered. We also rocked the house! My friend, you will never be forgotten!
Dec 4, 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!!!
Aug 24, 2007
Elizabeth Kovach
sister
PA
I have been long remiss for not remembering my brother on this site. He was my only sibling, and I have missed him so much. Our parents are now gone -- our father died of a broken heart in 1977. Our mom died in 2002, calling his name as she went off to meet him.
I know they are all happy together.
Peter was so young, the same age as my daughter. I pray every day that no one will have to endure the tragedy of war in his or her country, region or home. May it all stop now and forever.
"Peter," Mom used to say every night, "Come home now." I know she now has you home with her.
Love, Bette
Jul 21, 2007
tommy wooten
twoot77@aol.com
army buddie
1140 franelm rd
louisville,ky 40214 USA
one fine soldier
I trained with peter at fort knox,pc school jan. feb. of 1968,we trained hard but also had some fun times also.I'm proud to have known Peter Kovach he was one Fine soldier".
Sunday, January 30, 2000
Remembering An American Hero
Posted on 1/30/14 - by Curt Carter ccarter02@earthlink.net
Dear PFC Peter Frank Kovach, 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
Honors
Posted on 10/28/13 - by Elizabeth Kovach
Peter was honored in West Orange, our hometown, on Memorial Day 2012 when I received on his behalf the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal at a ceremony dedicated to his memory. I am his younger sister, his only sibling. It was a beautiful ceremony that also recognized the combat service of nine other sons of West Orange. May he rest in peace with our parents.
We Remember
Posted on 12/23/10 - by Robert Sage rsage@austin.rr.com
Peter is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange,NJ. BSM AM-OLC ARCOM PH
Cowboys forever
Posted on 10/13/08 - by Jim Murphy jamese-murphy@excite.com
Pete, We sat at the same lunch table during our Senior Year. We were both caddies at different country clubs. We both wore the "Electric Strawberry" patch in 'Nam. On the 40th anniversary of your death, I went with your sister to your grave and planted a flag. I know you would be proud of her. She has become the kid sister I never had. She gave me your yearbook for safekeeping. Rest assured it's in good hands. Two years ago you were remembered at our 40th reunion and we rocked the house! Until we meet again "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Cowboys Forever" and "Loopers Forever"!Murph125th Sig. Bn. 25th Infantry Division Vietnam 12/68 -12/69
NEVER FORGOTTEN
Posted on 7/26/06 - by Bill Nelson grite@yahoo.com
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'DonnellKIA 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
Never Forgotten
Posted on 5/29/06 - by Joey gsp_exit143@yahoo.com
I grew up in west orange and although we never met....i knew his mom, we were neighbors. the first time i visited the Wall (i lived in DC for a short time)i saw his name...and have never forgotten his sacrifice. I wish you forever peace Peter.
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