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 Wars.

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

MY BROTHERS ALL
~MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL~


Moving Wall--1/2 size replica of the Vietnam Memorial
Faces On The Wall
Vietnam Casualty Search Page
Vietnam POW/MIA Database
Children of Vietnam Vets Webring Index
Annie's Memorial Day Page



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