POW/MIA - Flag theft outrages vets rep

“To steal a POW/MIA flag is disrespectful stupidity that ranks right down with the low of lows,” Stephenson said in a letter to The Eagle.

“The flag is a representation and reminder of men who gave the ultimate sacrifice but their remains have not been returned to America. It is a reminder of the POWs who endured torture, isolation, lack of medical care, and starvation as captives of the enemy. If the thief considered removal of the flag a prank, it is not a matter taken lightly by veterans – it is a slap in the face of all veterans who honorably served in defense of our country.

It also shows a lack of respect for other people’s property and is a deliberate attempt to cause grief to others.”



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Silver Rose Monument to honor soldiers killed by Agent Orange

In Memory Day Ceremony

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 623 will dedicate a monument, “The Order of the Silver Rose,” on July 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Matamoras.
The park is located at the end of 6th Street off Route 6/209.

It is meant to stand as a tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice because of exposure to “Agent Orange.”

The monument is a duplicate of the marble used for the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. One of the inscriptions reads “They gave their tomorrows for your todays.”

“The effects of this exposure have now been linked to spinal bifida in our children,” says Tom Ryan, 1st Air Calvary Division, member of the VVA Chapter 623. “It is our belief that more links have yet to be identified and it will continue with our grandchildren and who knows after that.”

'In Memory Plaque' (is on the ground) Washington D.C.

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Event for families of deceased veterans held

Event for families of deceased veterans held

Ozetta Parker held two small American flags Friday afternoon.

One represented her late husband Fred Douglas Parker, a World War II vet. The second represented her deceased son Kenneth Walker, a Vietnam veteran.

Widow of a Vietnam Veteran: Flag is important to veterans and those who know them

Widow of a Vietnam Veteran: Flag is important to veterans and those who know them

Guest column: Vietnam veterans are at risk of dying young

Guest column: Vietnam veterans are at risk of dying young

In these days when we are witnessing the passing of the last of the World War II veterans, we are also witnessing the early demise of a generation of fathers and brothers who are dying at an alarming rate.

They are dying of an illness America contracted in the 1960s and is still trying to recover from.

They are dying of Vietnam.

Agent Orange Killed Him: Marine O'Steen lived with memories of Vietnam

Marine O'Steen lived with memories of Vietnam

Jerry Robert O'Steen died of cancer Feb. 2. He was 64. His memorial service is planned for this weekend. He was diagnosed with polycythemia vera leukemia in 2005 and then with sigmoid colon

"He may not have died in Vietnam, but it sure killed him," Wurch said.

His feelings about service and Vietnam were complicated, not unlike the war itself.

He wanted to leave the war, but it followed him home anyway.

"Memorial Day was very important to Jerry," his wife said. "We spent our Memorial Days honoring the guys who didn't make it back from Vietnam.

His Purple Heart and other medals - replaced since his death by his pastor - will be displayed at the service.