Greg Van Overloop - 10/08/00 00:58:22 My Email:VanOverloop.compaq.net Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Navy Service (year): 1966 - 1973

Comments: I have always been very supportive of our flag and country. I certainly hope follow generations are equally supportive. One position this country and follow generations must always take is support of the democratic process. Even after all these years, I do not understand the approach that our elected and military leaders took toward this war. Our brave men and women in the field suffered and died. I tried to support the effort in my own manner in the nuclear submarine branch of the Navy. I still do not understand our approach to the war. We have always had the equipment and trained fighting corps to win any armed conflict. However, after having viewed the Moving Wall and obsorbing the results with all the names, I am more convinced than ever that our leaders never really understood what was necessary to win. May our government and military leaders learn from history. No war is good. But, if we must support the democratic process in foreign lands, let the appropriate military leaders proceed with the full resolve of our country and with the full inventory of our military. The Persian Gulf War was an example. Do not go about war in a manner that wastes the lives of our fighting men and women.

Jim Gould - 10/03/00 22:20:32 My Email:jgould3@hotmail.com Branch:: Army Airborne Service (year): 65-67

Comments: From Fenton, MI. now living in Florida. Please let me know the statis of the Memorial in Lansing, I would like to attend. I was with the 101st Airborne Division, HHC 2/502 Recondos 66-67

- 09/30/00 10:11:17

Comments: WHY? WHAT WAS IT GOOD FOR? THIS STUPID WAR! WHY PEOPLE MUST FIGHT? IT IS SO STUPID! PEACE TO ALL!

Jack C. Perritt - 09/29/00 16:57:15 My Email:STWR2003@cs.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: USMC Service (year): 1967-1970

Comments: Your site is a touching tribute to the men and women who served our nation in the savagery, chaos, and heartbreak of the Vietnam War. Their courage and devotion to duty is perhaps the true measure of the legacy of the Vietnam War. They were asked to endur what no young person should have ever had to endure. One of your native sons was my friend. John F. Higgins. When I returned home his mother Martha, wrote me the sweetest and most gracious letters. I will never forget this act of kindness by her. In 1995, I wrote a letter for John, that was to be taken to t e Vietnam Memorial Wall, in Washington DC. I have as yet not made the trip. Perhaps it is the thought of youthful faces eternally locked in black granite rock and the haunting memories of man's inhumanity to man in the conduct of warfare. It was the longe t and most divisive war our nation has endured outside of the Great Civil War. Yet, young men and women came forward and served with honor and distinction. This speaks well of us as a nation. To the Higgins family, here is the letter I wrote for John: Dated, April 1995. Oh, my friend what can I say. Twenty-seven years have passed since either your or I had to endure the bitterness and hardships of Vietnam. I was lucky, I came home and my life was richly blessed. I have a good job, a beautiful, loving wife, and a great yo ng man for a son. My son is your age now and going to college, I am so proud of him. I wrote your mother several letters when I came home. She in return wrote back to me and made me feel as though I was one of her own. What a sweet, loving woman she is and how very proud she is of son too. In one of her letters, she included a copy of you Silver Star citation. John, your unselfish devotion to your country, your men, and the extraordinary courage you exhibited in combat, has been a constant example to me in my life. The first few times I read it, I did so through choking tears and tremblin hands, not only for you but for those at Cau Viet, Hill 950 and for countless others. I have at times endured incredible waves of guilt for having survived and enjoyed the fruits of life, while your own life was so violently shattered and ripped away fro you. I will promise you, that as long as I live, I will be a living testimony to the sacrifices you and so many others made, and I will let no one...absolutely no one, ever defile or tarnish your hallowed memory. Remember the flag I carried with the insc iption "Days of Glory, Days of Blood?" Those words now ring like a constant echo in my mind and heart...never letting me forget the valiant struggle so many died for. I cannot bear to tell you the worst of news on how it all ended. When we meet again, embrace me and welcome me heartily and face to face I will tell you the saddest of stories. Till then my friend rest,...rest in heavenly repose and God's strong arms. Jack C. Perritt USMC RVN 1968-1969

S.L. Crawford - 09/26/00 20:31:30 My Email:sandra.l.crawford@cis.state.mi.us Veteran?: no

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Daniel C. Field - 09/22/00 18:25:15 My Email:daniel.field@nellis.af.mil Veteran?: YES Branch:: USAF Service (year): 1976-1981

Comments: Very nice memorial.Being a native Michiganr, I was pleasantly surprised we had made a memorial to our fallen. Michigan will always be my home where ever I may be.

Amy Kummerow - 09/21/00 01:39:06 My Email:strawberry081746@aol Veteran?: no married to one Branch:: USMC Service (year): 1961 TO1965

Comments: I'm proud of each and everyone of our Veterans.For a job well done. Thank you. Amy

Charles R. (Curly) Jones - 09/16/00 13:22:17 My Email:curly20193@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Army 9th Inf & 25 Inf Service (year): 11/66-11/67

Comments: Beautiful Memorial & Great Site Thank You

Diana Lammott - 09/12/00 19:07:30 My Email:Dlammott@aol.com Veteran?: NO Branch:: AMVETS AUXILIARY POST #1988

Comments: I'm trying to find out where people can send donations to for the memorial.

allen burch j. - 09/07/00 15:50:15 My Email:allen_c310@hotmail.com Veteran?: no Branch:: none Service (year): none

Comments: i am a son of a dad that servied in the war and i was tryiny to find other family members o the wall(my dad is still a live)

Gary J Tellier - 08/18/00 20:46:37 My Email:gary@capcomsys.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: army Service (year): 1965

Comments: I helped dedicate this memorial in july 1990. Have written to you before to have the correct name listed in the dedication but to no avail.

DAN - 08/07/00 19:12:24 My URL:http://www.dovtek.net/dan/ My Email:ddove84994@aol.com Veteran?: YES CHU LAI, VIET NAM Branch:: US NAVY Service (year): navy reserves 1965-1972

Comments: THANK YOU !!! GREAT SITE

Roger Caldwell - 08/06/00 16:00:23 My Email:rdc@wwnet.net Veteran?: Yes Branch:: US Army 101st Airborne Service (year): 1964-1967

Comments: Great site. Would it have not been nice to see things like this when those of us that were fortunate enough to come home, came home? Keep up the good work. Welcome home to all the Brothers and Sisters.

Ralph Triplett - 07/27/00 11:53:58 My Email:r7chimest@bootheel.net Veteran?: MAG-36 HMM-262 Branch:: USMC Service (year): 66-70

Comments: Outstanding site and memorial. Thanks to everyone involved, hope you will be rewarded some day. Semper Fi

Ralph Triplett - 07/27/00 11:49:45 My Email:r7chimest@bootheel.net Veteran?: Viet Nam 66'67'68'

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Tom 'Ghost' Titus - 07/11/00 05:02:10 My Email:Ranger75th@aol.com Veteran?: Vietnam Vet Branch:: Army Service (year): 1970 & 1971

Comments: Located your site when I scrolling thru VV locator links. I wish to honor one of Michigan's finest: Willie McCloud Jr, KIA: August 06,1971 in III Corp, 1st CAV DIV 1/7. He was to be 21 that September & mine was October (youth & innocence gone) I was the S t & friend of Willie and held him in my arms while he was dying. Each year I ride w/ Run For The Wall from Boise, Idaho to California, then to The WALL in DC to HONOR MY FRIEND & BROTHER: Willie. I will Never ever forget you, my Brother!!! I cry every tim I think of you, do you hear me when i visit & talk with you at the WALL? Will you forgive me, for I carry the pain of your death in my heart! You were & are the finest soldier I've ever met!! You & every Nam Vet are my heros!! Tom 'Ghost' H CO Rangers 75th /// A CO 1/7 1st CAV DIV 1970 & 1971

Larry Harless - 07/04/00 12:58:25 My URL:http://www.c21alamorealty.com My Email:tnsefrog@aol.com Veteran?: LTC USA Retired Branch:: Army Service (year): 1965-1990

Comments: It is a beautiful memorial for our Veterans's, Many thanks to all who contributed and support the Veterans of Vietnam. My tour was from March 1971-February 1972. My close friend and neighbor, Patrick C. Coughlin was a casualty of this war and this memori l is in memory of him.

- 06/25/00 20:36:23

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James Butler - 06/14/00 04:54:40 My Email:JB749@aol.com Veteran?: Nam 1970 -Gulf War 90-91 Branch:: Army Service (year): Jan 69 still in USAR

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Carrie Threatt - 06/04/00 05:20:08 My URL:http://cthreatt2000 My Email:cthreatt2000@earthlink.net Veteran?: no

Comments: It's all so very breath-taking;on all the information and pictures.

Terry Chamberlin - 06/03/00 12:16:29 My Email:TLC62770@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: U.S.NAVY SEABEE MCB11 Service (year): 1961-1967

Comments: I just found just today, I can wait until I get a chance to touch it,to see it,and walk amoung an buddy once more . It was a honor to serve my countryand help preserve peace in this great country.I'm looking for other SEABEEs for a reunion in the summer o 2001 in California. Please give my e-mail to other SEABEES if you know of any .Thank You Terry Chamberlin

Janet Guminski - 06/02/00 23:41:05 My Email:Polish1977@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: U.S. Army Service (year): 1977

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JAMES R WALKER - 06/01/00 03:52:21 Veteran?: 199LIB, 1ST INF DIV. Branch:: USARMY Service (year): 1969-1970

Comments: I SERVED WITH ARLIE(PETE) SPENCER THE LAST DAY OF HIS LIFE. A FINER PERSON THEIR NEVER WAS. HE WAS KILLED I WAS WOUNDED AND SPENT 2 YEARS IN AN ARMY HOSPITAL, AND THE LAST 30 YEARS IN HELL. PETE I MISS YOU. ANY OF YOUR FAMILY MAY CONTACT ME AY P.O.BOX 693 MCLOUD, OK.74851.

George Murrey - 05/30/00 02:59:58 My Email:gmurrey@usa.net Veteran?: no

Comments: I am with the 44th Army Band of the New Mexico National Guard Band, SSG. We do the Vietnam Vet Memorial every year at Angel Fire. Two of my buddies from Vicksburg, Michigan died in Vietnam. I looked at your website. I really liked it. I plan to visit eve y website. My hats off to you and the fine work you are doing.

Lori J. Horn Rattray - 05/29/00 19:51:58 My Email:tigerfour@uswest.net Veteran?: Berry Lynn Horn Branch:: Army Service (year): 60 to 1970 and on

Comments: Hello I am a 30 year old mother that has never been able to find my father and have looked and looked and looked ! And have had no luck ! He is from MI. and all that the family will say was that he was in the Army and was going to make a life out of the Army ! they divorced in 1972 and that was the last thing that they say that they know ...I have a feeling that he is out there some place and I would really like to know about him or of him ... If there is any one that can help please .... Its a part of my that is missing and have to know .... Thank you Lori Jean (Horn) Rattray .....

George W. Matuz - 05/29/00 18:46:01 My Email:matuzwest@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: USAF Service (year): 1966-1970

Comments: Graduated from Detroit Chadsey High School in 1965. After a few semesters at Wayne State and working at a Krogers, I found myself at the Fort Street entry station on a cold November morning. A year later I was in Da Nang and during the TET offensive I was in Saigon. Driving a top loader on base, I heard someone yelling my name. There, in a convoy was a high school buddy. Half way around the world, and we had 2 minutes to talk. 33 years later, I still remember that chance meeting. Bill Nabosny, are you stil in Detroit, in Michigan? Ive seen my other friends from Vietnam, hope to see you next visit. All veterans, its our day to remember and pay tribute.

Joseph R.SIREN - 05/29/00 18:19:39 My Email:ALPHAOMEGA1@CLD.NET Veteran?: YES Branch:: U.S.ARMY Service (year): 68

Comments: GOD ONLY KNOWS,I LOST AFRIEND IN THE JUNGLES OF S.VIETNAM IN THE SUMMER OF 68.Sgt Berry H.Dulyea,was my friend ,and God gave him the peace ,at least my friend it was over fast.To SGT BERRY H.DULYEA,from your comrades,and close friends,from CHARLIE TROOP 1 10 CAV,4TH DIVISION,WE Thank you for your sacrifice.To the michigan Viet-nam veteran site thank you,and God be with you. from 1SGT JOSEPH R.SIREN.RETARED

Paige-Marie Hamilton - 05/29/00 17:25:40 My Email:HamiltonPM@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: Army Service (year): 1979-1983

Comments: You have a wonderful memorial, however, I have one question. My cousin, Kenneth Cushman, who was killed in Vietnam, was raised and is buried in Owosso, Michigan. I was wondering why his name isn't on your wall. Thank you for your time.

J.Eisenhauer - 05/29/00 16:35:17 My Email:jeisenh103@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Air Force Service (year): 1963-1968

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David Rugenstein - 05/29/00 14:58:50 My Email:Dsrprop@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: usmc Service (year): 1968-1971 (VN 70-71)

Comments: My cousin, my best friend from kindergarten, and several fellow Marines with whom I served will have their sacrifices remembered and honored by what you have created. Thank you--from those who will always remeber what they gave for us.

Terry A. Van Sickle - 05/28/00 19:52:40 My Email:tdvan@frontiernet.net Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Army Service (year): Aug 67 - Mar 69

Comments: Just surfed in, lived in Michigan my whole life and did not know that we had a Viet Nam Vet memorial. Plan on visiting it soon.

RICHARD THREEHOUSE - 05/22/00 01:11:00 My Email:rchrdthree @aol..com Veteran?: yes Branch:: USCG/US ARMY Service (year): 10

Comments: MY BROTHER SPENT 2 YEARS WITH THE USAF I ALSO LOST A FEW FRIENDS AND NEIGBORS OVER THERE.

amber - 05/19/00 13:44:31 My Email:crazy4will_420@yahoo.com Veteran?: no Branch:: none Service (year): none

Comments: thank you 4 having this web page because we are doing a report on the vietnam memorial and your web page was a big help thanks alot amber

ed duffey - 04/27/00 21:44:24 My Email:north 40@m33access.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: army 1st avn Service (year): 1968 1969

Comments: looking for anyone from 3/5 9th div 1970 may also 179th ash 1968 1969

- 04/27/00 21:39:46

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Bob perkins - 04/22/00 14:32:46 My Email:perkywoods@northlink.net Veteran?: yes Branch:: army Service (year): 1966-1968

Comments: Terry and I were school mates I was in vietnam when he was killed - nice memorial.

mike schermerhorn - 04/16/00 21:07:45 My Email:mikes@lni.net Veteran?: yes Branch:: navy seabees Service (year): 1968-1972

Comments: this is a very great web.

chuck johnson - 04/16/00 19:49:51 My Email:trcr@usol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: ARMY Service (year): 69-71

Comments: Thanks for a job well done, my brothers in chapter 438..hope to see some of you there on my visits... THANKS & GODBLESS chuck , Gladwin Mi.

ROGER BROWN - 04/07/00 16:15:00 My Email:ACCESSU6@AOL.COM Veteran?: VIETNAM Branch:: USARMY Service (year): 1967-1972

Comments: Served in Vietnam 10/68-10/70

Vanessa - 04/06/00 00:00:31 Veteran?: no

Comments: Thanks! This site has great information and I was able to do my reading homework!

Dale - 03/29/00 23:45:42 My URL:http://members.tripod.com/vietna/ My Email:vietna467@aol.com Veteran?: Yes.........Vietnam 1968-69-70 Branch:: Army Service (year): 68-69-70

Comments: Good site. What is the status of the Memorial that Gov Engler gave to the VVA in that empty parking lot in Lansing. BTW I am originally from Flint now living in Nashville, Tennessee. Welcome Home to all my Brothers that stop by. ^5

Larry Zimmerman - 03/27/00 02:16:12 My Email:LAWRENCEZ@webtv.net Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Army Service (year): 1967-68 Vietnam

Comments: Am looking for some buddies that I served with in C-Btry 2/4 Arty,9th Inf.Div. Two of them were from MI.and their names were John Linnabary and Willie Parker. I wanted to tell them of a reunion this summer in Texas

John Vickers - 03/21/00 22:14:31 My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Pentagon/1743 My Email:jfvjr@webtv.net Veteran?: yes Branch:: US Air Force Service (year): 52-72

Comments: Very good webpage. You have a very active chapter which is great. I did a tour at Korat Royal Thai AB, Thailand 69-70 . To see what's happening on the left coast, visit our webpage at www.geocities.com/Pentagon/1743 which is VVA, Lompoc Valley Chapter 743 Best wishes to all.

tom caldwell - 03/21/00 00:53:20 My Email:tentodlonwtacmot Veteran?: YES Branch:: U. S. ARMY Service (year): 67-71

Comments: T H A N K Y O U !!!!!

Christie Tattersall - 03/19/00 21:23:32 My Email:cat2000@famvid.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: US Navy Service (year): 74-78

Comments: Did not see the name of David Vandercook USMC listed on you site as killed in Vietnam. Do you have him listed? If not contact me and I can give you his sisters e-mail address. Thanks

Dale Hogard - 03/12/00 05:40:19 My Email:DALEMH46@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Army Arty Service (year): 12/3/65-10/10/67

Comments: I am excited to see such an awesome Memorial in my home state. But way to many friends are on it. Thank you & God Bless you.

Dan Haas - 03/08/00 04:21:44 My Email:danny@portup.com Veteran?: YES Branch:: USMC / mos-0311 Service (year): Nam 1969 DMZ

Comments: Very Nice Memorial. Trying to locate Steve Homan. Served with him ..Nam , and finally at Navel Hospital Grate Lakes. Where are you Steve?...last known place Mt. Pleasent MI.....

Tom Clark - 02/25/00 18:58:19 My Email:Dukecreek@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: Air Force Service (year): 1961 - 1966

Comments: I would like to pay tribute to a life long friend who paid the ultimate price for freedom. He was the first soldier from Kent County to sacrifice his life for his country. His name is Dale Lee Funk. He was killed in action (ironically) on "Thanksgiving ay" in 1965. God bless you Dale, you will live in our hearts forever!!

Roger Tillot - 02/25/00 16:50:09 My Email:RTillot@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: Navy Service (year): 59-62

Comments: You did a beautiful job, and Thank you for all of them that gave there all for us.

lori - 02/23/00 05:47:14 My Email:mert1110@aol.com Veteran?: my father is Branch:: 25th infrantry/army Service (year): cuchi69/70

Comments: i love my dad very much and i am very proud that he served in vietnam.we have worked very hard to get a wall in our state,there are many veterans in the great state of michigan there should be more reconition.if you love your freedom thank a veteran.

RC Boggs Jr - 02/23/00 01:16:56 My Email:cuchi69@aol.com Veteran?: Vietnam Branch:: US Army Service (year): 68-70

Comments: I have visited the memorial two times and will continue to visit. Its a healing tool for me. Welcome Home!!

- 02/19/00 17:02:09 My Email:keith@ligtel.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: army Service (year): 68'-69'

Comments: very touching,it's important that we all join together.... and never forget! Inspiring Site!

Tracy Del Tour - 02/10/00 17:39:10 My Email:tldel@hotmail.com Veteran?: no

Comments: I have been researching the wall for my father. He was in Vietnam and this page has been very helpful. Thankyou for caring and taking the time to make this page.

Marvin R. Gibbs - 01/30/00 23:13:41 My Email:mrg@interbaun.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: Army Service (year): 1965-1970

Comments: Scott Burgess was the best friend I will ever have in this life time. Thank you for having his name on this Memorial. Gregory McKeague a close friend and a brother in arms. I was with him on the morning that he died. Thank you for his name being displ yed, as well. Both of their pictures decorate the wall above my desk. I shall never forget them for as long as I live...

Marvin R. Gibbs - 01/30/00 23:08:54 My Email:mrg@interbaun.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: Army Service (year): 1965-1970

Comments: Scott Burgess was the best friend I will ever have in this life time. Thank you for having his name on this Memorial.

J. Brownsen - 01/27/00 20:46:45 Veteran?: no Branch:: n/a

Comments: Very nice memorial to our Michigan soldiers.

Owen McBride - 01/19/00 15:38:55 My Email:ocmack@yahoo.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: US Marines Service (year): VN Service 1970-1971

Comments: An admirable effort, and whether they are in concrete, stone or glass.....as long as we remember our veterans that's enuff. Don't EVER forget. God bless all those that gave up all they had to give.

Gary Carnovsky - 01/18/00 22:01:50 My Email:pepejan@aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: Army Service (year): 1967-1969

Comments: I am looking for friends that I served with in Vietnam. Terry Lyon in the 4th infantry, 22nd division?

jeff Gilbert - 01/18/00 00:51:59 My URL:http://. My Email:porkchop7734@aol.com Veteran?: Yes Branch:: USMC Service (year): 1969 to 1972

Comments: Thanks,just checking on some old friends.

Donald Willliams - 01/17/00 02:02:27 My Email:dw070446@netzero.net Veteran?: yes Branch:: ARMY Service (year): 1967-1968 Vietnam

Comments: Need a list of the persons kill from Michigan I lost many friends there can't remember their names

ronnie trumps - 01/12/00 01:46:47 My Email:ronnie trumps @aol.com Veteran?: yes Branch:: army Service (year): 1968-70

Comments: vietnam service with first air cav. c/2/12.Lost some good friends in the war. its good to see that they arent forgotten.

Jerrod Brownson - 01/11/00 22:04:30 Veteran?: No

Comments: Nice Memorial to our Michigan war veterans.