Veteran’s Day. Say THANKS to our Vets

Thursday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day.  There were a number of men and women from Lynn English Class of 1965 that spent time in the service of our country.  One was killed in action in Vietnam.  We owe our thanks to our vets for their honorable contribution to  the national security.

I have listed a number of veterans from LEHS Class of 1965 below.  I know there are more but I am not sure who they are.  If you are a vet from LEHS Class of 1965 and your name is not listed below please contact us and your name will be added.

Here are some facts about the Vietnam era which is when most of our classmates served.  In addition to the statistics below, a number of our classmates who served came back alive, but not the same as they were before serving.

Vietnam War (1964-1975)

Total Service members (Worldwide)    8,744,000

Battle Deaths                                           47,434

Other Deaths (in the theater)                  10,786

Other Deaths is Service (non-theater)     32,000

Non-mortal woundings                           153,303

Living Veterans                                    7,569,000

I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME AND THANK OUR CLASSMATES FOR THEIR HONORABLE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.  PLEASE LEAVE YOUR THANK YOU AS A COMMENT BELOW THE LIST OF NAMES.

Classmate Veteran Branch Comment

 

Don Baillie Naval Reserve
Fred Bollen Army Vietnam.
Bob Bonin Marine Reserve
Dick Bowlby Navy Reserve
Howie Burnett Army National Guard
Jim Cogan Marines Vietnam
Larry Flannagan Vietnam. Killed outside theater
Ron Gerstenhaber Air Force
Arlyne Grant Reserves
Norman Grant Marines Vietnam. Killed in action.
Paul Nardone Air Force
Bob Newhall Army
Al Paradis Army
Leland Perry Army
Jim Prendergast Army National Guard
Robert Reed Army
Mike Rogers Army Vietnam
Charlie Sarcia Army Aviation Vietnam
Mike Schulze Navy
John Warwick Army Vietnam
Frank York Navy

4 thoughts on “Veteran’s Day. Say THANKS to our Vets”

  1. As webmaster I was responsible for the posting. I need to add my personal thanks to all the members (both listed and unlisted) of our class who served. My thanks extends to all veterans not just our LEHS class.

  2. How young we were right out of high school and to think these soldiers endured so much beyond our imagination. No documentary, movie or book can truly describe the experience of those serving in our military, past and present. I had no idea so many classmates served. How proud we are of you all! Thank you for your service and for those who gave their lives for our freedom.

  3. Thank you to all who served and to those who gave their lives to allow us the freedom we enjoy today.

    You will never be forgotten!

  4. The book “The Elephant and The Tiger” is a factual representation of the Vietnam War and the horror of it all. When I think of Norman and all LEHS Grads from other classes that gave thier lives it breaks my heart.. Just kids..I had the privilige of talking with Norman’s Mother when the Wall came to Frasier Field..Thanks to all who served and gave so much.

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