Vietnam: Stories From the Wall

Vietnam: Stories From the Wall

89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

As the years move us further and further away from the realities of the Vietnam War and recognition of those who served, we must find ways to keep alive the memories of the those who sacrificed for us, and honor those who returned home to an unwelcome nation.

Alan B. Boffman

They died as they lived. Helping others and with honor.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Fred V. Cole

He was so kind and gracious, and made me feel like I was going to make it.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Everett A. McPherson

We were all so close growing up, and it wasn't easy when the news came that Everett had been shot down and declared missing.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Robert M. Wade

You are the whisper in the night that says I'll keep you safe...no one will ever harm you...and that tells daily how proud you are of me.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Jack P. Dove, Sr.

He was shot down in July 1967...only needing 7 more missions to come home.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Bernard L. Johnson, II

I think it's important to note that John frequently asked me to allow him to fly my routepac mission since I was married and he was not.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Ronald S. Lowe

I never knew you and have felt an emptiness all of my life.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Dallas A. Driver

Dallas was my first love...We got married on May 30, 1969 and we had two and a half wonderful weeks together before he went to Vietnam.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Ronald E. Ange

At your funeral, I cried like a little baby. The next day (on your 19th Birthday) I boarded that plane to the other side of the world.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Lorenzo R. Johnson

You told her you were not coming back and you had seen it in a vision, that you made peace with it.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
Cecil C. Perkins

They transmitted garbled words that included 'fire' and the aircraft disappeared from the radar screen.

25 May 2017, 2:00 pm
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