This document honors and remembers several individuals who served in the US military. It begins by honoring 4 Army soldiers who were killed in action in Vietnam in 1969 while the author served as their Company Commander. It then remembers two other men who died in Vietnam - Captain Donnie Dietz and First Lieutenant Walter "Pan" Panamaroff who the author knew from West Point and Officer Candidate School respectively. The author notes that every day is Memorial Day for veterans who have lost friends in battle. It goes on to remember several other individuals including relatives and friends of the author who served in World War II, Vietnam, and other conflicts. The document promotes remembering the sacrifices of all those who served in the military.
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‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
1. FourArmy soldiers are honored 46 years after being
Killed in Action in May 1969 in Vietnam. I served
with them as their Company Commander in the 1st
Battalion, 46th Infantry, and the loss of these four
brave men is a constant reminder to me about the
horrors of war that many generations of Americans
have continued to endure.
Two more men, who did not return home from
Vietnam, are important to me to also celebrate their
lives and to remember and to honor them.
Army Captain Donnie Dietz was a 1967 West Point
graduate. He was a sports star in Little Rock,
Arkansas, and I was only a sports pretender. We
were Captains in the Army in Vietnam at the same
time in 1969, but in different units. He was killed in
September 1969.
Army First Lieutenant Walter "Pan" Panamaroff
was a 1967 Armor Officer Candidate School (OCS)
graduate at Fort Knox, Kentucky. I was one of his
OCS classmates. Pan went to flight school, so he
made it to Vietnam as a Huey helicopter pilot. He
was killed in a chopper crash in March 1968.
A nice lady once mentioned to me a few years ago in
late May on the DART train, when seeing my
Vietnam Veteran ball cap, "It's so nice that you have
Memorial Day." After thanking her for her
comment, I said, "No, Ma'am. Memorial Day is for
the rest of Americans. Every day of each year is a
Memorial Day to a Combat Vet, who has lost
buddies in battle." - Richard "Dick" Pils, Dallas
Cpt. Donald Dietz
SP4 Ralph Conners Lt. Walter Panamaroff
SP4 Michael Melton
SP4 Giles "Doc“ Gilmer
Pfc. Freddie Coffman
2. In a peaceful clearing in a forest not too far from Kassel, Germany, a memorial stands. 119
American Airmen who died on September 27, 1944 are honored, their names listed in bronze.
They were part of a bombing mission that day to Kassel and were lost as the 445th Bomb Group
of the 8th Air Force was literally wiped out by a massive German Fighter attack.
The four men whose names are highlighted here on that massive boulder were KIA that day.
They were part of the Baynham Crew, a young pilot from Texas. The other five members of the
crew were captured and were in prison camps or hospitals the last seven months of WWII. Two
of the nine man B-24 crew are still alive. Ray Lemons and Jim Baynham, both from Dallas, still
survive – James Baynham
3. On January 31, 2015 my extended family commemorated the life of my uncle Captain
William H. Nation both in Arlington as well as in Belgium where he is buried. He was
drafted into the Army in 1941 after graduating from North Texas Agricultural College
(now UTA). It was an all male school at that time, and ROTC was mandatory. Because of
that he moved up quickly. He was selected for Infantry OCS followed by Jump
School. He was sent to a new Parachute Infantry Regiment just being formed- the 508th
PIR. He was soon promoted to the Regimental Adjutant position. When deployed to
England in preparation for D-Day, the Regiment was assigned to the 82nd Airborne
Division.
We selected January 31st to commemorate Uncle Bill because that day marked the 70th
anniversary of his death. He had jumped into Normandy on D-Day, jumped into
Holland during Operation Market Garden, and survived the miserable cold of the Battle
of the Bulge only to be killed six days later as the 508th began its surge into Germany for
the conclusion of the war in Europe. If he had lived 97 more days, he would have been
able to celebrate VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).
On January 31, 2015, we felt it appropriate to have a celebration of his life on the 70th
Anniversary of his death. We looked for a way to keep his name alive even to people
who did not know him. We decided to initiate an annual college scholarship to be
awarded each year to a senior ROTC student at Arlington High School. AHS was
appropriate because that is where Bill and all his siblings graduated as did the majority
of his nieces and nephews. The scholarship was presented last Monday night to a very
appreciative AHS ROTC senior - Tom Hartin, Addison
4. I’m remembering my father, William Holston, 2nd Lieutenant Army Air Corps.
Served on Morotai in the South Pacific. A share cropper from Alabama, he never
imagined he’d see this much of the world. His crew flew long distance missions over
Borneo, Brunei, and Balakpappan. He was a navigator, and used a sextant to shoot the
stars to plot their course. When I was a boy, he’d show me the constellations, and I still
think of that when I show the constellations to my sons – Bill Holston, Dallas
5. My Uncle Luther Snipes was an Infantry squad leader in Europe during World War II. On December 15,
1944, he sent a post card to my great aunt. It went like this:"Since the last time I wrote you, I have traveled
quite a distance. I think I wrote you while I was in England. Since then, I have been in France, Belgium, Holland
and Germany. I have been in a few battles. We were in the battle of Guilenkirchen. I was decorated once and
received the Bronze Star. Please excuse me for not writing often. I really don't have time."
Four days later, on December 19, Uncle Luther was killed in the Battle of the Bulge. My father, David,
was an infantry platoon leader in the Korean War. It is an understatement to say I am pretty proud of
their sacrifices to our great country – Mike Snipes, Colonel, US Army, Reserves (Retired), Dallas
Luther Snipes
6. Dwight Montgomery Durham - known to
family as "Monty" became "Bull" in the jungles of
Vietnam. He was my uncle, just 9 years older than me.
An amazingly talented actor and musician who had
been selected to attend college on a scholarship to study
acting, he instead enlisted in the army at 18.
He was full of pride and honor to serve his country, first
as a parachuting Army Ranger 75th Regiment. One
month shy of his discharge April 10, 1969, at age 19, he
was killed in action in Tah Ninh. The following is taken
from his posthumous receipt of the Silver Star :
"When his unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy
force, Sergeant Durham, although wounded, exposed himself
to the intense hostile fire as he directed the base of fire of his
men. Seeing that the radio operator was seriously wounded,
Sergeant Durham moved forward and secured the radio.
Although heavy enemy fire was then directed at his position,
Sergeant Durham directed aerial rocket artillery upon the
enemy emplacements, greatly relieving the pressure on his
small patrol. He continued to direct supporting fire on the
enemy until he was mortally wounded. Sergeant Durham's
gallant action was in keeping with the highest traditions of
military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his
unit, and the United States Army."
He had risen to the rank of Sergeant, and was known to
have entertained his men with song and skits. I honor
his sacrifice and his memory by passing on his name to
my son. I also honor the service of my other uncles Joe
Durham, and Eric Olson, my step-father Michael
Jordan, MD, who served in the Air Force treating many
returning servicemen and women, my cousins, Melissa
(Kit) Santiago, Jeff Gruszeczki. We come from a family
that serves and sacrifices. God bless you all-
MarkitaHall-Gumble, McKinney
7. On this and every Memorial Day my thoughts turn to my father, Samuel L. Russell, who served our country as a
sergeant in the U. S. Army from 1914 to 1918 in Europe during and following World War I. With a passion he would
recount his experiences, and there was a uniqueness to that passion that carried forward into yet another war and
throughout his life.
Born in 1896, Dad would gladly have served in World War II, but being in his mid-forties he would neither be drafted
nor otherwise invited to serve his country again. This was frustrating to him, and my mother would have understood
had he somehow managed to serve once more, but that was not to be. Our home was in Kilgore where my mom
taught in high school and my dad worked in the post office. Dad was surrounded by co-workers, many of whom were
drafted into the military or otherwise enlisted. Envious of them, he recalled his own military service, and things about it
that made life away from home more pleasant. He came upon the idea that he would correspond with each of them
regularly, in most cases having no idea as to just where they were, yet confident that his letters would reach them. While
some of his former associates served within the U. S. , and could be reached by addresses naming their particular Camp
or Fort within a state, others, serving overseas, for security reasons, were addressed by an APO or FPO (Army Post
Office or Fleet Post Office) address with other limited, yet specific details. I remember my dad, on many a weekend
evening, writing letters to his former companions, each one with items that particular guy would most appreciate. He
would share with them local information, never gossipy stuff, yet items he knew would be of interest and keep them in
touch, and most of all, he would add personal comments to thank them for their service. They replied in kind and told
him often that the letters were appreciated more than he could ever imagine. So even though he neither wanted nor
expected any reward, he received it nevertheless.
My dad passed away in 1969 and in his memorial service his efforts were acknowledged, and following that service
several of his former associates, even those who had not served in the military, once again came up to me, ,y mother, and
my sister Joan and told of their appreciation. Believe me those were touching moments, and we found it hard to "hold it
together".
So on Memorial Day I think of my dad, who taught me what "patriotism" is all about. I know he would share the
message in a statement of President/General Dwight D. Eisenhower, which goes something like this: I hope I will
always get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes when our flag passes by - Jim Russell, Grand Prairie, TX
8. I have fond memories of my Dad. He was in the Army and served in the 101st Airborne in World War
II and in Korea in 1953. He retired at Ft. Benning, Georgia in October1968. His name was Master Sgt
Ernest B. Raxter. Memorial Days were spent going to festivities on the base or watching war movies. In
fact, my Dad went to the 50th reunion in Normandy ,France. He was 74, and he and many other men
jumped on June 6, 1994. I was able to go with him. The men sang "Airborne All the Way" on the plane.
The were all proud men. The memories of that trip are always with me. My Dad died at my home on
November 19, 1996. Memorial Days are different now without him. I miss him terribly but I am and
was very proud of him. He and many other men made sure we had freedom - Enella Raxter Walters
9. My grandfather, Lt. Col. Cecil Darnell (1911-2001),
was the bravest, most wonderful man I could ever
know. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps
during WWII and was charged with flying recon over
the Japanese islands. He flew alone; he flew without
any armament over the enemy bases carrying only a
camera. The P-38 (“Devil Tail” as the Japanese referred
to it) was the fastest plane at that time. To make the
plane even faster, he had the lead filled paint removed
to increase her speed. I am so very proud to be the
descendant of a man who was such an important part
in keeping our nation safe during a very frightening
time. Peace be to all who served our county
well. And…thank you - Jan Young
10. My father, Richard R. Willey, was a member of the crew believed to have dropped the last (conventional) bomb on Japan as the
war ended. He was part of the 502nd Bomb Group, 411st Bomb Squadron, Crew #1101, and the bomber was called "The
Uninvited.”
He didn't talk about the war much before he died at age 86 in 2010. In going through his things I came across a little green notebook
that contained notes from those years as a (very) young man in the war. On one page were these handwritten scratchings:
Lift off 7 p.m., Aug. 14, 1945.
Reached target, oil refinery 280 miiles north of Tokyo, early Aug. 15.
3:39 a.m. "Bombs away"
9:30 a.m. "War over"
I'm proud of his service and that of the thousands of other brave men and women who fought for our country and its freedoms.
May we cherish them all forever – Keven Willey, Dallas
Lt. Richard R. Willey, back row, second from left, co-pilot of the
B-29 bomber, “The Uninvited”,with crew in World War II
11. I have always loved learning
about family history. I
remember my great-grand
uncle, Sgt .Walter E. Elkins
who was killed Sept. 27th, 1918
in the Argonne forest in
France. He was first buried in
France but then brought back
and is buried in Sedalia,
Missouri. My great-
grandfather, Claude J. Elkins
Sr. was gassed in World War I
and the effects of the gas
eventually took his life in Feb.
1950.
I am grateful for their sacrifice
for my freedom - Shannon
McKemie, Frisco
Sgt. Walter E. Elkins
12. Phillip S. Garcia, my Dad, served in the Army during
World War II. He was a Purple Heart Recipient, serving in
both France and Germany. He loved to share his war stories.
Although private in his faith, his favorite story was the
following: he had to cross a large field throughout which
explosive mines had been laid.
When he reached the other side, one of the servicemen
asked him " Where is your companion?" My father
responded "I was alone." The serviceman said, "No, there
was a young man that walked all the way along with you as
you crossed the field." My father answered, "Everyone in
my company has been killed."
My father believed, and our family still believes, that it was
an answer to his parents prayers - Yolanda Garcia-Roncal
13. The handsome young pilot, Frank Gray, gave
"the last full measure of devotion" to his country
in Burma on Aug. 5th, 1944. He was transporting
a British officer who was sick with malaria in an
Airforce Liaison plane. Risking his own safety,
Frank Gray landed behind enemy lines in order
to ensure the very ill officer had water. As he
was fetching the water, Frank was shot and
killed by a Japanese sniper. The British officer,
having heard the report of the sniper’s rifle, left
the plane for the cover of the nearby
underbrush. Soon after, a Japanese patrol
arrived, ransacked the plane, and set it on fire.
Under the cover of darkness the officer ventured
out of his hiding place and stumbled into a
nearby Burmese village. The villagers nursed
him back to health and helped him reach Allied
territory. After the war was over Frank’s
remains were recovered and taken back to
Comanche, Texas to his final resting place in the
Gray family plot in the Comanche Cemetery.
Years later the British officer sought out Frank
Gray's family to relay the tale of Frank's bravery
and sacrifice. There is a park dedicated to Frank
Gray in Gorman, Texas, and the park will be
rededicated on July 4th, 2015 to honor this hero –
James Gray
14. The following is a letter my great uncle, JW Carter, wrote to my grandmother Jan. 6th,
1943- on the second page he writes, "what if we do get killed it's not a man on earth that
wouldn't be willing to die for his folks at home and a free place to live." He later gave the
ultimate sacrifice and was killed in the Solomon Islands. This weekend stop and
remember those who gave all – Doug Hall, Dallas