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 This MEMORIAL DAY Page is a tribute to ALL of America's War
Dead. It is dedicated in remembrance of my AIRBORNE brothers who
paid the Ultimate Price during the Vietnam War.
Webster's Dictionary describes the word MEMORIAL as "something that keeps remembrance alive". The World Book Encyclopedia states that MEMORIAL DAY (or Decoration
Day as it was formerly called) is a patriotic day to honor American Soldiers who have given their lives for their
country. It is a legal holiday in most states. Flowers and
flags are placed on graves of soldiers. Many organizations
march in military parades and take part in special programs. Memorial Day originated during the Civil War.
Ours is a PROUD American family with a
multiple veteran history. Brad served
in the Vietnam war in 67-68 and is still 100%
disabled due to the injuries he sustained there.
His Father, Step Father and Uncle served in
World War II. Cathy's Father was a
career Air Force man who served in the
Korean and Vietnam War.
 TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lakes, from the hills, from the skies,
All is well, safely rest.
God is nigh.
Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear
Friend, good night.
Composed By Major General Daniel Butterfield
Army of the Potomac, Civil War
This bugle call was written during the Peninsula Campaign of the
Civil War in the year 1862 after a battle near Richmond, Virginia
which saw a large number of Union causualties. It is said that the
tune came to then Brigade Commander Colonel Daniel Butterfield,
while reflecting sadly on the losses. According to the story,
Butterfield unable to write music, hummed it to his aide who wrote
it down in musical notation. It was performed that evening by his
bugler, Oliver W. Norton in honor of fallen comrades. In 1874,
it became officially recognized by the U.S. Army as an alternative
to "Lights Out" and since has been used not only a signal that day
was done, but also as means of saying good-bye to a fallen comrade,
usually accompanied by the drumbeat, Muffled Ruffles. It is customarily
played at military funerals across the land. "Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! And let
perpetual light shine upon them! May they rest in
peace! Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in
peace. Amen."
Show your support for our fallen brothers and sisters.
Fly your flag! Company B-2/501st Infantry (101st Airborne)
RVN 67-68
~KIA~
Dan Bettencourt, Jr.
Charles W. Brown
Billie L. Coleman
Robert R. Criswell
Nathaniel Cummings
James D Guffey
Brian G. Hughes
Raymond L. Mason
Ernesto S. Perea
Thomas E. Raubolt
Wayne E. Risner
Joseph E. Robinson
Raymond G. Rocha
Ronald F. Sadler
Roger H. Sparks
Herbert C. Williams
~Passed Away Since Service in Viet Nam~
Gordon E. Ballard
Marvin E. Battle
Henry Boahbedason
Danny A. Cryer
David B. Jay III
David E. Nelson
Jimmie Nickels
Richard T. Owens
William Prezaz
Donald W. Ramsey
Howard Rice
Ephram Rivers, Jr.
Freeman Tunnell
Robert R. Wightman
Ronald E. Willburn MY BROTHERS ALL
~MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL~ 
Lyrics to "What Did He Die For?"
Written by Twila Paris
Copyright 1996 Ariose Music/Mountain Spring Music
He was 21 in 1944
He was hope and he was courage on a lonely shore
Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears
Just a young American who chose to rise above his fears
And as I watch him struggle up that hill
Without a thought of turning back
I cannot help but wonder
What did he die for?
When he died for you and me
Made the sacrifice
So that we could all be free
I believe we will answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty
Look inside and ask the question
What did he die for?
When he died for me
To the darkest day in A.D. 33
Came the mercy and compassion of eternity
Sent there by a Father with love beyond His tears
Blameless One, the only Son
to bear the guilt of all these years
And as I watch Him struggle up that hill
Without a thought of turning back
I cannot help but wonder
What did He die for?
When He died for you and me
Made the sacrifice
So that we could all be free
I believe we will answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty
Look inside and ask the question
What did He die for?
He died for freedom
He died for love
And all the things we do to pay Him back
Could never be enough
What did He die for?
When He died for you and me
Made the sacrifice
So that we could all be free
I believe we will answer each to heaven
For the way we spend a priceless liberty
Look inside and ask the question
What did He die for?
When He died for me
My thanks to a cyberbuddy,
Brent Randall at KCJH for supplying these lyrics for me when
I needed them for my page! Isn't this great? Help is always only an email away!
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