Sgt. Floyd Andrew Deal
. . Contributed By Doug Deal On Tuesday, April 09, 2002
I will never forget that morning, when I had my baseball uniform on, walking out the front door, going to play a double header. Up the walk came the General and the Chaplain. They asked me to go back inside, I refused, I knew then, that the one person who loved me unconditionally was no longer in my life. Floyd was KIA. You see I had to play ball that day. That is where Floyd would want me. When we were small and my dad would call and say he was coming to see us. I would wait all day, and he would never show. I would cry and say dad doesn't love us. Floyd would take me by the hand and say, I love you. Lets go throw the ball around. Then there I was, in center field. playing ball the way he taught me. The loneliest center fielder in the world. With tears in my eyes. When Margie Kaizawa and I went to Drake Hospital to talk to some of his platoon, that were wounded, they told us a story, about how they got caught in an ambush. Some of Floyd's fellow soldiers were wounded, and Floyd being the corpsman couldn't leave them there. so he went back in. He didn't make it out. Floyd was selfless that way. There are many stories where I would get into trouble and Floyd was always there. Always taking care of his little brother. He taught me so much about life. About defending myself. Most of all he taught me about courage and strength. For 30 years I carried with me a lot of anger, and resentment. I ended up in places where few would even read about. In those places I ran across many Viet Nam vets. They to had a void in them. An anger and fear they couldn't control. It was the dark side of life where we existed. The under belly. Those vets, like myself, had their innocence taken from them. Something we couldn't get back. The pain was very great. We shared that pain. Me talking about Floyd. Them talking about their loved ones. Then something amazing happened on this journey. I was traveling down the East coast and I called my medicine woman, and explained I had to go to the wall. She said yes its time. She came picked me up, along with her husband, who was a vet himself. You see, I had put off going to the wall for along time. I used Floyd's death to act out in very selfish ways. It was time for me to ask for forgiveness. I will never forget that day, It was much like that day in center field. When I saw Floyd's name, the tears came, the pain came. and the healing came. While asking for forgiveness a calm came over me. Like Floyd was smiling at me. Like he touched me and said. I love you little brother, Its been along hard journey. Its time to let it go. On the walk away from the Wall, I turned and looked back. I could see the whole Wall. All the names. In my selfishness I could now see that those names too, had brothers, sisters, children, mothers and fathers. I wasn't alone anymore. Floyd was a true warrior. He received the Silver Star. While thinking back on all those years of darkness, I couldn't get myself to admit that I love Floyd, and I miss him. Yet there is another part of this journey, Today Floyd has a nephew named after him. He is my son. Another warrior. A peace warrior. I will raise him the same way Floyd taught me. To stand for something or fall for everything. When you see those vets out there, who are homeless, or addicted to drugs. Remember. that they are human to, and need love also. Don't be to quick to turn away, for you see, one of them might have been Floyd. So because of Floyd, I am a better person today, this doesn't come from anger or hate, this tribute comes from sadness, and a place in my heart , called love. I love you Floyd, I miss you Floyd, thanx for being my big brother

WILLIAM C MOORE
. . Contributed By DONNA BURNETTE On Tuesday, April 09, 2002
WILLIAM WAS WITH GO A,19th ENGR BN, 35th ENGR OP,18th ENGR Bde HE WAS IN QUANG NGAI SOUTH VIETNAM I WAS ONLY FOUR YEARS OLD WHEN HE WAS KILLED I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM HE SERVIED FROM SEPT 06,1967 UNTIL HE WAS KILLED ON JULY 21,1968 IF ANYONE KNEW HIM PLEASE LET ME KNOW .

I would like info
. . Contributed By Donna Anderson On Friday, April 12, 2002
John Austin Anderson.He was a uncle I never knew.If anybody knew him,I would like to find out more about him.

Lt. Bradley Smith, 3-25-66 on Vietnam Bracelet
. . Contributed By Stan Peacock On Saturday, April 13, 2002
I have found a silver bracelet with the name "Lt. Bradley Smith, 3-25-66" imprinted on it. The bracelet was found in the personal effects of my deceased mother-in-law. Does anyone know anything about Lt. Bradley Smith? Can anyone tell me how to find his military information? Whether he was a POW or KIA or MIA? Please contact me at Peacockse@aol.com. Thank you for your time and assistance.

James Kinson Peacock, III, U.S. Marine
. . Contributed By Stan Peacock On Saturday, April 13, 2002
I am seeking information about a relative named James or Jim Peacock. His full name was James Kinson Peacock, III, and he was from Florida. He was at Parris Island and also Camp Lejune. He joined the U.S. Marines when he was 19 years old in 1963. He is believed to have been in Vietnam during 1966-67,is believed to have been in the areas of Da Nang and Saigon, and possibly involved in covert operations, and intelligence operations while in Vietnam. He was assigned to Sea Duty on the USS Northampton in 1967-68. He was discharged from the Marines in 1968 and had the rank of Sgt. I would like to correspond with anyone who may have known him, served with him, knows whether he is now dead or alive, or his current whereabouts.Thank you for any information you may know about him.

26th Marine Regiment Buddy Locator Registry
. . Contributed By 26th Marines: Loyde P. SNAKE Arender On Sunday, April 14, 2002
The no cost 26th Marines Buddy Locator Registry which hopes to Remember and / or Reunite 26th Marines personnel of the Vietnam War is located at http://community.webtv.net/kaybran/26thMarineRegiment/

looking for info on family of frank simpkins
. . Contributed By marvin cartmill co b 1/20 11th brigade On Tuesday, April 16, 2002
looking for info on wilmer frank simpkins-served with 1/20 11th brigade americal division from 01-04-68 until kia on 07-07-68 from fairfax,ala located on the wall @ panel53w--line39 trying to find sister & or mother

RICHARD LAWERENCE STEPHENS
. . Contributed By Tammy Baker On Wednesday, April 17, 2002
I AM TRYING TO FIND RICHARD L STEPHENS. HE SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR IN 62-63. I REALLY NEED TO SPEAK WITH HIM ABOUT AN IMPORTANT MATTER. HE SHOULD BE AROUND THE AGE OF 58 TO 62. ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME FIND HIM PLEASE E-MAIL ME!

dwight f bennett

Dwight F. Bennett
. . Contributed By David D Bennet On Wednesday, April 17, 2002
Jugt your bro sayijng hi!