In Loving Memory ... SSGT. MARION LEE ROACH.
*** The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
*** The remains of SSgt Marion L. Roach were identified and returned to his family in Sept. 1973.
He is buried in Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., California.
Contributor: Catherine Haynes, a Central FL veterans advocate
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MARION LEE ROACH - Army - SSGT - E6
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Dec 20, 1948 - born in Marysville, CA.
From: CENTRAL VALLEY, CA
Marital Status: Married - During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen V. Roach, living in Project City, Cal. Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii! Had a young son Steven Lee Roach. He was raised by foster parents Carmen Paul T. Sigler, Born 1916 and Died 1997,- FAG #22754414 and Claudia A. Sigler, Born 1907 and Died 1999 - FAG #22754415 of Central Valley, Cal. that loved him as their own.
Parents: Father, Marion Roach, address unknown.
He had two brothers, Pete D. Roach of Central Valley,Cal. and Steve.
***** Lee, I feel so bad I don't have any of your pics to post. Sharon has them stored for me. I will get one on here soon! It's been 42 years ago today when you went missing, though I wasn't informed about it until the 8th. We had just seen each other a few weeks before when you got that 2nd R&R in Hawaii. I remember that little short calendar was almost filled in, because you were down to the final few weeks. I always wonder what your life would have been. You wanted us to move to San Francisco, and Louie had to a job lined up. But.. it wasn't to be. Though you never had an earthly mom, my mom is in heaven now, and I'm sure the two of you are hanging out. She kept her phone number and post office box for decades, she never really believed it was you they found. The last songs we listened to on the radio were Hey Jude by the Beatles while we were getting ready to leave for the airport in Hawaii, and then once we got there, I remember as you were boarding the plane that song 'I'm leaving on a jet plane' came on. I cried my eyes out. I watched the plane until it disappeared in the distance. Well, just wanted to let you know that you are missed. With all my love, Karen
SSGT - E6 - Army - Selective Service
1st AVN BDE
His tour began on Jan 5, 1969
Casualty was on Nov 4, 1969
In KHANH HOA, SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died missing, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
Panel 16W - Line 31
Crew Members:
P CPT CASTRO, ALFONSO ROQUE KIA
P CW2 ANDERSON, JOHN STEVEN RR
CE SSG ROACH, MARION LEE KIA
G SP6 KENNEDY, ALLAN GORDON KIA
Passengers and/or other participants:
SSG MEDARIS, RICK EGGBURTUS, AR, PX, KIA
SSG PAYNE, JOHN ALLEN, AR, PX, KIA
SP5 BAUER, RICHARD GENE, AR, PX, KIA
07/09/73 REMAINS RECOVERED
CACCF CRASH/AIRCREW/KHANH HOA
No further information available at this time.
Seven men died when a UH-1H (hull number 68-16057) belonging to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company went down on 04 Nov 1969 during a routine administrative flight from Ninh Hoa to the 155th Avn Co (AHC) located at Ban Me Thout, RVN:
CPT Alfonso Roque Castro, pilot, 192nd AHC
CW2 John Steven Anderson, pilot, 192nd AHC
SP6 Allan Gordon Kennedy, gunner, 192nd AHC
SSG Marion Lee Roach, crew chief, 192nd AHC
SSG Rick Eggburtus Medaris, passenger, 155th AHC
SSG John Allen Payne, passenger, 155th AHC
SP5 Richard Gene Bauer, passenger, 155th AHC
THIS WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
They were missing in action until the wreckage was found almost three years later.
**************************************
Sharon Smedley - Redding, CA
A true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice
Marion Roach, "Lee" to his friends and family. Lee was a fun loving guy that was an avid snooker player, and enjoyed duck hunting. He was raised by foster parents Carmen and Claudia Sigler that loved him as their own. He had two brothers, Pete and Steve whom he loved and appreciated. On 1968 Lee enlisted in the Army. After completing boot camp at Ft. Lewis Washington, and basic training in Alabama he was given orders to go to Germany, but he requested that his orders be changed and volunteered to go to Vietnam, thinking it would save someone else from going there. While in Vietnam Lee was a helicopter crew chief. During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen.
Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii ! He enjoyed helicopters, and wanted to find a job as a helicopter mechanic upon his return home. He was looking forward to coming home and spending time with his new wife, family and friends, and was excited about the prospect of seeing his young son Steven Lee Roach.
On November 4, 1969, with less than 30 days left to serve and one month shy of his 21st birthday, his helicopter was reported Missing In Action. They were flying from Binh Hoa to Ban Me Thout in South Vietnam. In typical fashion (because he was a short-timer and didn't have to fly) Lee had volunteered for the mission that day, probably jumping at the chance to fly in the helicopter, and making the best of his time left there.
On August 28, 1973 his family was informed that the helicopter had been located and the bodies of all 8 men aboard were recovered. During the years that Lee was missing, his wife and sister in law became involved with The National League of Families of American POWS and MIAS in Southeast Asia. It was always a great comfort to his family and the other families knowing that people cared enough to get involved in writing letters and wearing the braclets with the names of their loved ones. After hearing the news that the helicopter had been located, many of the people throughout the country of all ages, that wore a POW/MIA bracelet in Lee's honor sent the bracelets to us.
It so was overwhelming to get the bracelets, seeing how worn many of them were ! We went to thank each person that may see this, for your dedication, and kindness - it meant more than you know. As a child Lee attended a Christian church and wrote home expressing the desire to begin attending that church again. Because he never made it home, we can rest assured that he is in heaven with God. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page and May God Bless You! And to you Lee, you are missed and will always be remembered for your sacrifice.
We love you!
*******************************************
.
*** The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
*** The remains of SSgt Marion L. Roach were identified and returned to his family in Sept. 1973.
He is buried in Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., California.
Contributor: Catherine Haynes, a Central FL veterans advocate
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MARION LEE ROACH - Army - SSGT - E6
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Dec 20, 1948 - born in Marysville, CA.
From: CENTRAL VALLEY, CA
Marital Status: Married - During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen V. Roach, living in Project City, Cal. Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii! Had a young son Steven Lee Roach. He was raised by foster parents Carmen Paul T. Sigler, Born 1916 and Died 1997,- FAG #22754414 and Claudia A. Sigler, Born 1907 and Died 1999 - FAG #22754415 of Central Valley, Cal. that loved him as their own.
Parents: Father, Marion Roach, address unknown.
He had two brothers, Pete D. Roach of Central Valley,Cal. and Steve.
***** Lee, I feel so bad I don't have any of your pics to post. Sharon has them stored for me. I will get one on here soon! It's been 42 years ago today when you went missing, though I wasn't informed about it until the 8th. We had just seen each other a few weeks before when you got that 2nd R&R in Hawaii. I remember that little short calendar was almost filled in, because you were down to the final few weeks. I always wonder what your life would have been. You wanted us to move to San Francisco, and Louie had to a job lined up. But.. it wasn't to be. Though you never had an earthly mom, my mom is in heaven now, and I'm sure the two of you are hanging out. She kept her phone number and post office box for decades, she never really believed it was you they found. The last songs we listened to on the radio were Hey Jude by the Beatles while we were getting ready to leave for the airport in Hawaii, and then once we got there, I remember as you were boarding the plane that song 'I'm leaving on a jet plane' came on. I cried my eyes out. I watched the plane until it disappeared in the distance. Well, just wanted to let you know that you are missed. With all my love, Karen
SSGT - E6 - Army - Selective Service
1st AVN BDE
His tour began on Jan 5, 1969
Casualty was on Nov 4, 1969
In KHANH HOA, SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died missing, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
Panel 16W - Line 31
Crew Members:
P CPT CASTRO, ALFONSO ROQUE KIA
P CW2 ANDERSON, JOHN STEVEN RR
CE SSG ROACH, MARION LEE KIA
G SP6 KENNEDY, ALLAN GORDON KIA
Passengers and/or other participants:
SSG MEDARIS, RICK EGGBURTUS, AR, PX, KIA
SSG PAYNE, JOHN ALLEN, AR, PX, KIA
SP5 BAUER, RICHARD GENE, AR, PX, KIA
07/09/73 REMAINS RECOVERED
CACCF CRASH/AIRCREW/KHANH HOA
No further information available at this time.
Seven men died when a UH-1H (hull number 68-16057) belonging to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company went down on 04 Nov 1969 during a routine administrative flight from Ninh Hoa to the 155th Avn Co (AHC) located at Ban Me Thout, RVN:
CPT Alfonso Roque Castro, pilot, 192nd AHC
CW2 John Steven Anderson, pilot, 192nd AHC
SP6 Allan Gordon Kennedy, gunner, 192nd AHC
SSG Marion Lee Roach, crew chief, 192nd AHC
SSG Rick Eggburtus Medaris, passenger, 155th AHC
SSG John Allen Payne, passenger, 155th AHC
SP5 Richard Gene Bauer, passenger, 155th AHC
THIS WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
They were missing in action until the wreckage was found almost three years later.
**************************************
Sharon Smedley - Redding, CA
A true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice
Marion Roach, "Lee" to his friends and family. Lee was a fun loving guy that was an avid snooker player, and enjoyed duck hunting. He was raised by foster parents Carmen and Claudia Sigler that loved him as their own. He had two brothers, Pete and Steve whom he loved and appreciated. On 1968 Lee enlisted in the Army. After completing boot camp at Ft. Lewis Washington, and basic training in Alabama he was given orders to go to Germany, but he requested that his orders be changed and volunteered to go to Vietnam, thinking it would save someone else from going there. While in Vietnam Lee was a helicopter crew chief. During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen.
Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii ! He enjoyed helicopters, and wanted to find a job as a helicopter mechanic upon his return home. He was looking forward to coming home and spending time with his new wife, family and friends, and was excited about the prospect of seeing his young son Steven Lee Roach.
On November 4, 1969, with less than 30 days left to serve and one month shy of his 21st birthday, his helicopter was reported Missing In Action. They were flying from Binh Hoa to Ban Me Thout in South Vietnam. In typical fashion (because he was a short-timer and didn't have to fly) Lee had volunteered for the mission that day, probably jumping at the chance to fly in the helicopter, and making the best of his time left there.
On August 28, 1973 his family was informed that the helicopter had been located and the bodies of all 8 men aboard were recovered. During the years that Lee was missing, his wife and sister in law became involved with The National League of Families of American POWS and MIAS in Southeast Asia. It was always a great comfort to his family and the other families knowing that people cared enough to get involved in writing letters and wearing the braclets with the names of their loved ones. After hearing the news that the helicopter had been located, many of the people throughout the country of all ages, that wore a POW/MIA bracelet in Lee's honor sent the bracelets to us.
It so was overwhelming to get the bracelets, seeing how worn many of them were ! We went to thank each person that may see this, for your dedication, and kindness - it meant more than you know. As a child Lee attended a Christian church and wrote home expressing the desire to begin attending that church again. Because he never made it home, we can rest assured that he is in heaven with God. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page and May God Bless You! And to you Lee, you are missed and will always be remembered for your sacrifice.
We love you!
*******************************************
.
In Loving Memory ... SSGT. MARION LEE ROACH.
*** The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
*** The remains of SSgt Marion L. Roach were identified and returned to his family in Sept. 1973.
He is buried in Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., California.
Contributor: Catherine Haynes, a Central FL veterans advocate
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MARION LEE ROACH - Army - SSGT - E6
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Dec 20, 1948 - born in Marysville, CA.
From: CENTRAL VALLEY, CA
Marital Status: Married - During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen V. Roach, living in Project City, Cal. Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii! Had a young son Steven Lee Roach. He was raised by foster parents Carmen Paul T. Sigler, Born 1916 and Died 1997,- FAG #22754414 and Claudia A. Sigler, Born 1907 and Died 1999 - FAG #22754415 of Central Valley, Cal. that loved him as their own.
Parents: Father, Marion Roach, address unknown.
He had two brothers, Pete D. Roach of Central Valley,Cal. and Steve.
***** Lee, I feel so bad I don't have any of your pics to post. Sharon has them stored for me. I will get one on here soon! It's been 42 years ago today when you went missing, though I wasn't informed about it until the 8th. We had just seen each other a few weeks before when you got that 2nd R&R in Hawaii. I remember that little short calendar was almost filled in, because you were down to the final few weeks. I always wonder what your life would have been. You wanted us to move to San Francisco, and Louie had to a job lined up. But.. it wasn't to be. Though you never had an earthly mom, my mom is in heaven now, and I'm sure the two of you are hanging out. She kept her phone number and post office box for decades, she never really believed it was you they found. The last songs we listened to on the radio were Hey Jude by the Beatles while we were getting ready to leave for the airport in Hawaii, and then once we got there, I remember as you were boarding the plane that song 'I'm leaving on a jet plane' came on. I cried my eyes out. I watched the plane until it disappeared in the distance. Well, just wanted to let you know that you are missed. With all my love, Karen
SSGT - E6 - Army - Selective Service
1st AVN BDE
His tour began on Jan 5, 1969
Casualty was on Nov 4, 1969
In KHANH HOA, SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died missing, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
Panel 16W - Line 31
Crew Members:
P CPT CASTRO, ALFONSO ROQUE KIA
P CW2 ANDERSON, JOHN STEVEN RR
CE SSG ROACH, MARION LEE KIA
G SP6 KENNEDY, ALLAN GORDON KIA
Passengers and/or other participants:
SSG MEDARIS, RICK EGGBURTUS, AR, PX, KIA
SSG PAYNE, JOHN ALLEN, AR, PX, KIA
SP5 BAUER, RICHARD GENE, AR, PX, KIA
07/09/73 REMAINS RECOVERED
CACCF CRASH/AIRCREW/KHANH HOA
No further information available at this time.
Seven men died when a UH-1H (hull number 68-16057) belonging to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company went down on 04 Nov 1969 during a routine administrative flight from Ninh Hoa to the 155th Avn Co (AHC) located at Ban Me Thout, RVN:
CPT Alfonso Roque Castro, pilot, 192nd AHC
CW2 John Steven Anderson, pilot, 192nd AHC
SP6 Allan Gordon Kennedy, gunner, 192nd AHC
SSG Marion Lee Roach, crew chief, 192nd AHC
SSG Rick Eggburtus Medaris, passenger, 155th AHC
SSG John Allen Payne, passenger, 155th AHC
SP5 Richard Gene Bauer, passenger, 155th AHC
THIS WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
They were missing in action until the wreckage was found almost three years later.
**************************************
Sharon Smedley - Redding, CA
A true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice
Marion Roach, "Lee" to his friends and family. Lee was a fun loving guy that was an avid snooker player, and enjoyed duck hunting. He was raised by foster parents Carmen and Claudia Sigler that loved him as their own. He had two brothers, Pete and Steve whom he loved and appreciated. On 1968 Lee enlisted in the Army. After completing boot camp at Ft. Lewis Washington, and basic training in Alabama he was given orders to go to Germany, but he requested that his orders be changed and volunteered to go to Vietnam, thinking it would save someone else from going there. While in Vietnam Lee was a helicopter crew chief. During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen.
Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii ! He enjoyed helicopters, and wanted to find a job as a helicopter mechanic upon his return home. He was looking forward to coming home and spending time with his new wife, family and friends, and was excited about the prospect of seeing his young son Steven Lee Roach.
On November 4, 1969, with less than 30 days left to serve and one month shy of his 21st birthday, his helicopter was reported Missing In Action. They were flying from Binh Hoa to Ban Me Thout in South Vietnam. In typical fashion (because he was a short-timer and didn't have to fly) Lee had volunteered for the mission that day, probably jumping at the chance to fly in the helicopter, and making the best of his time left there.
On August 28, 1973 his family was informed that the helicopter had been located and the bodies of all 8 men aboard were recovered. During the years that Lee was missing, his wife and sister in law became involved with The National League of Families of American POWS and MIAS in Southeast Asia. It was always a great comfort to his family and the other families knowing that people cared enough to get involved in writing letters and wearing the braclets with the names of their loved ones. After hearing the news that the helicopter had been located, many of the people throughout the country of all ages, that wore a POW/MIA bracelet in Lee's honor sent the bracelets to us.
It so was overwhelming to get the bracelets, seeing how worn many of them were ! We went to thank each person that may see this, for your dedication, and kindness - it meant more than you know. As a child Lee attended a Christian church and wrote home expressing the desire to begin attending that church again. Because he never made it home, we can rest assured that he is in heaven with God. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page and May God Bless You! And to you Lee, you are missed and will always be remembered for your sacrifice.
We love you!
*******************************************
.
*** The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
*** The remains of SSgt Marion L. Roach were identified and returned to his family in Sept. 1973.
He is buried in Lawncrest Memorial Park, Redding, Shasta Co., California.
Contributor: Catherine Haynes, a Central FL veterans advocate
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your family and those who knew you and loved you. You will live on because we remember you!
MARION LEE ROACH - Army - SSGT - E6
Age: 20
Race: Caucasian
Date of Birth Dec 20, 1948 - born in Marysville, CA.
From: CENTRAL VALLEY, CA
Marital Status: Married - During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen V. Roach, living in Project City, Cal. Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii! Had a young son Steven Lee Roach. He was raised by foster parents Carmen Paul T. Sigler, Born 1916 and Died 1997,- FAG #22754414 and Claudia A. Sigler, Born 1907 and Died 1999 - FAG #22754415 of Central Valley, Cal. that loved him as their own.
Parents: Father, Marion Roach, address unknown.
He had two brothers, Pete D. Roach of Central Valley,Cal. and Steve.
***** Lee, I feel so bad I don't have any of your pics to post. Sharon has them stored for me. I will get one on here soon! It's been 42 years ago today when you went missing, though I wasn't informed about it until the 8th. We had just seen each other a few weeks before when you got that 2nd R&R in Hawaii. I remember that little short calendar was almost filled in, because you were down to the final few weeks. I always wonder what your life would have been. You wanted us to move to San Francisco, and Louie had to a job lined up. But.. it wasn't to be. Though you never had an earthly mom, my mom is in heaven now, and I'm sure the two of you are hanging out. She kept her phone number and post office box for decades, she never really believed it was you they found. The last songs we listened to on the radio were Hey Jude by the Beatles while we were getting ready to leave for the airport in Hawaii, and then once we got there, I remember as you were boarding the plane that song 'I'm leaving on a jet plane' came on. I cried my eyes out. I watched the plane until it disappeared in the distance. Well, just wanted to let you know that you are missed. With all my love, Karen
SSGT - E6 - Army - Selective Service
1st AVN BDE
His tour began on Jan 5, 1969
Casualty was on Nov 4, 1969
In KHANH HOA, SOUTH VIETNAM
Non-Hostile, died missing, HELICOPTER - CREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was recovered
Panel 16W - Line 31
Crew Members:
P CPT CASTRO, ALFONSO ROQUE KIA
P CW2 ANDERSON, JOHN STEVEN RR
CE SSG ROACH, MARION LEE KIA
G SP6 KENNEDY, ALLAN GORDON KIA
Passengers and/or other participants:
SSG MEDARIS, RICK EGGBURTUS, AR, PX, KIA
SSG PAYNE, JOHN ALLEN, AR, PX, KIA
SP5 BAUER, RICHARD GENE, AR, PX, KIA
07/09/73 REMAINS RECOVERED
CACCF CRASH/AIRCREW/KHANH HOA
No further information available at this time.
Seven men died when a UH-1H (hull number 68-16057) belonging to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company went down on 04 Nov 1969 during a routine administrative flight from Ninh Hoa to the 155th Avn Co (AHC) located at Ban Me Thout, RVN:
CPT Alfonso Roque Castro, pilot, 192nd AHC
CW2 John Steven Anderson, pilot, 192nd AHC
SP6 Allan Gordon Kennedy, gunner, 192nd AHC
SSG Marion Lee Roach, crew chief, 192nd AHC
SSG Rick Eggburtus Medaris, passenger, 155th AHC
SSG John Allen Payne, passenger, 155th AHC
SP5 Richard Gene Bauer, passenger, 155th AHC
THIS WAS THE LAST KNOWN CONTACT WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
The crash site was located on 09 Jul 1973 and the remains of all seven men were recovered.
They were missing in action until the wreckage was found almost three years later.
**************************************
Sharon Smedley - Redding, CA
A true hero that made the ultimate sacrifice
Marion Roach, "Lee" to his friends and family. Lee was a fun loving guy that was an avid snooker player, and enjoyed duck hunting. He was raised by foster parents Carmen and Claudia Sigler that loved him as their own. He had two brothers, Pete and Steve whom he loved and appreciated. On 1968 Lee enlisted in the Army. After completing boot camp at Ft. Lewis Washington, and basic training in Alabama he was given orders to go to Germany, but he requested that his orders be changed and volunteered to go to Vietnam, thinking it would save someone else from going there. While in Vietnam Lee was a helicopter crew chief. During his first R & R to Hawaii in June of 1969, Lee married his hometown girlfriend, Karen.
Karen would see him again in October as he managed to fanagle another R & R to Hawaii ! He enjoyed helicopters, and wanted to find a job as a helicopter mechanic upon his return home. He was looking forward to coming home and spending time with his new wife, family and friends, and was excited about the prospect of seeing his young son Steven Lee Roach.
On November 4, 1969, with less than 30 days left to serve and one month shy of his 21st birthday, his helicopter was reported Missing In Action. They were flying from Binh Hoa to Ban Me Thout in South Vietnam. In typical fashion (because he was a short-timer and didn't have to fly) Lee had volunteered for the mission that day, probably jumping at the chance to fly in the helicopter, and making the best of his time left there.
On August 28, 1973 his family was informed that the helicopter had been located and the bodies of all 8 men aboard were recovered. During the years that Lee was missing, his wife and sister in law became involved with The National League of Families of American POWS and MIAS in Southeast Asia. It was always a great comfort to his family and the other families knowing that people cared enough to get involved in writing letters and wearing the braclets with the names of their loved ones. After hearing the news that the helicopter had been located, many of the people throughout the country of all ages, that wore a POW/MIA bracelet in Lee's honor sent the bracelets to us.
It so was overwhelming to get the bracelets, seeing how worn many of them were ! We went to thank each person that may see this, for your dedication, and kindness - it meant more than you know. As a child Lee attended a Christian church and wrote home expressing the desire to begin attending that church again. Because he never made it home, we can rest assured that he is in heaven with God. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page and May God Bless You! And to you Lee, you are missed and will always be remembered for your sacrifice.
We love you!
*******************************************
.
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