ALTOONA VISIT Cont--Editor’s Note: The camper and I arrived home Sunday, and, here is the final of the views from my visit.
Altoona, PA: Known locally as Fire Base Eagle, this scaled replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC was used for many years as a traveling exhibition. When that mission was finished it found a permanent home on the lawn of Altoona’s VA Hospital.
“The First Known Casualty
Richard B. Fitzgibbon or North Weymouth, Mass. Is listed by the US Department of Defense as having a casualty date of June 8, 1956.
His name is listed on the Wall with that of his son, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Richard B. Fitzgibbon III who has a casualty date of Sept. 7, 1965.” *
They are among the 58,256 names honored on the updated Wall in Washington.
May they all rest in peace.
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* http://thewall-usa.com/information.asp
2 comments:
The wall was here a few years back and Sherri and I visited during labor day, I think. They had a book you could look up names and find their wall location. Found several friends and associates there. A very soul searching experience.
Sounds like you had a nice trip, welcome home.
What's this about "skin cancer " ?
James had basil cell cancer near his lip which he had removed. You need to get that taken care of !!!
Take care, love the blog.
Denny & Sherri
Hi Denny and Sherri:
Thanks for enjoying the blog. The skin cancer is a small spot on my face which is set to be removed in late September.
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