Officer Down Memorial Page

I haven't thought of you since 1973. I googled your name today The news of your tragic and untimely death came up. I read it three times before I accepted it was you. I've shed many tears since and found myself walking around talking to you.

We met just before you shipped out to Vietnam. I went there awhile ago and saw their museum to the war and went in the jungle and saw one of their camps and what you were up againt. It's a lovely museum and I she a tear or two when I saw the Huey.

Wow ! All those letters and care packages - everyday I'd go to my mail box and often there was your letter. You always treated me with so much respect. You were stellar at that! I'm flooded with wonderful memories. I've notice no one mentioned you were awarded the bronze and silver stars so I will.

I'm saddened by your tragic, young death. I take comfort in knowing you were well respected in your profession and had found the woman you wished to marry.

I'll end with your favorite quote - If your not making waves, your standing still. When you were in Nam I made a wall hanging with that embrodered on it, a package you never got.

Rest in peace. Paul. Love, Margaret

Margaret
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November 23, 2015

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