Unique man, Navel Avator, friend I miss.
“I proudly remember
R. Anderson
J.T. Andrew
R.F. Bowen
M.L. Cedeno
E.W .Darrah
R.M. Funk
D.R. Gabbert
R. Harriston
E.C. Hill
C.C. Johnson
J. H. Jorgensen
P. Lim
P.H. Lowe
L. McMurray
F.E. Partain
R.A. Rose
L.W. Seymour
R.W. Stacy
F.E. Thorton
R.A. Ward
J. M. Wilkins
These, my squadron mates of VP-871 were killed in the Korean War crewing two PB4Y2 Privateer Patrol planes.
I have not forgotten them nor will I ever forget them. As long as I have breath in my body and clarity of mind I will remember these young men for their sacrifice.
Our nation called in its time of need and these twenty-one responded with dedication, pride and vigor. They did so spiritedly in the same way as other Patriots did during Americas previous armed conflicts.
On Memorial Day, I honor not only the memory of my fallen squadron mates but of all Americans who died in the Armed Forces of our great country. Their sacrifices humble me.
I thank God for them and shall be eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to serve with men of such greatness.
God Bless America”
“I proudly remember
R. Anderson
J.T. Andrew
R.F. Bowen
M.L. Cedeno
E.W .Darrah
R.M. Funk
D.R. Gabbert
R. Harriston
E.C. Hill
C.C. Johnson
J. H. Jorgensen
P. Lim
P.H. Lowe
L. McMurray
F.E. Partain
R.A. Rose
L.W. Seymour
R.W. Stacy
F.E. Thorton
R.A. Ward
J. M. Wilkins
These, my squadron mates of VP-871 were killed in the Korean War crewing two PB4Y2 Privateer Patrol planes.
I have not forgotten them nor will I ever forget them. As long as I have breath in my body and clarity of mind I will remember these young men for their sacrifice.
Our nation called in its time of need and these twenty-one responded with dedication, pride and vigor. They did so spiritedly in the same way as other Patriots did during Americas previous armed conflicts.
On Memorial Day, I honor not only the memory of my fallen squadron mates but of all Americans who died in the Armed Forces of our great country. Their sacrifices humble me.
I thank God for them and shall be eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to serve with men of such greatness.
God Bless America”