John was in Hq. Co. or the S3 Section, Hq. Company, I knew John only slightly. Since I worked with the S2/S3 sections,
I always heard good things about John. Things like “I wish I had ten more
just like him." and many other good comments.
After I went down to Charlie Company, I was real surprised to hear that he had volunteered to go to the LRRP's. (Long Range Recon Patrol)
I just want anyone who happens to stumble on this site to know what a HERO
John was.
He didn't have to go to the LRRP's but he wanted to do his part. He paid with his life.
I think of John and all the others who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Even though John and the rest are all gone, they are not forgotten.
(Excerpt from a memorial posted to the web site of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall)
