North Dakota VII

So, it turns out that I am about 12 hours behind schedule today. At least I'm in on the right day. Better than far too often.

In keeping with my current efforts, today, I am going to share a little information about a few of the heroes from North Dakota. I have not spent too much time there but that does not diminish, in any way, the heroism of their efforts or the honor they deserve.

North Dakota Veterans Memorial

The memorial here as a unique feature which you can check out in my original posting, It is worth the effort as it is the only such element I have found in my travels.

Among the many listed and honored here are the following:

Roger D. Alberts

PFC Alberts was lost at Gia Dinh on February 2, 1968. His COD is listed as "Hostile fire...small arms fire...." He Is one of the first Native American I can remember having written about here. this gives an opportunity to remind all who might see this that no other group in America volunteers for service in greater percentages than Native Americans.

Thomas E. Alderson

Capt. Thomas Alderson was a passenger on a helicopter when it collided with a cargo plane. All aboard each were lost. This tragic event happened on October 3, 1968, in Thua Thien Province.

Dale H. Amundson

PFC Dale Amundson was lost in Quang Tin in a non-hostile drowning incident. He gave his life on October 30, 1968.

It has been a while since I have complained about the lack of information about the men and women who gave their all and their lives for their country, but such is the case. I think it is despicable.

Next time on April 28th, we will return to Ohio, so join me, as always, at 9 am.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia, Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, Elli from Maryland, and Peg and Ray from Florida, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served and/or were lost in 'Nam, and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. 

I hope all those listed here will encourage you to send along photos and join the group.