Alan Paul Mateja
By Kathalise Martin, Pikeville, KY USA
Capt. Alan Paul Mateja my adopted POW/MIA. Home of record Louisville, KY. I Talked with your mother and you are not forgotten.

Visit Alan Paul Mateja at my web site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/2156

Capt. Peter R. Mathes
By Eddie the Lock
Capt. Peter R. Mathes USAF 24 Nov 1969 Date Of Loss

I got a name on a bracelet and a government that doesn't care. We know you're out there Pete and we'll never stop till you're back. Remember one thing Peter Mathes, the real Americans are still waiting for you and will never give up. One day you're going to read this and know you still have a country with people that will go back to back with you. To the United States government: hang your head in shame because you know in your heart of hearts that you abandoned brave men. A man is never dead until he is forgotten.

Mayaguez Incident
By Ellen , USA
At 11:21 a.m. on May 12 (1975), the U.S. merchant ship MAYAGUEZ was seized by the Khmer Rouge in the Gulf of Siam about 60 miles from the Cambodian coastline and 8 miles from the Poulo Wai Island. The ship, owned by Sea-Land Corporation, was en route to Sattahip, Thailand from Hong-Kong, carrying a non-arms cargo for military bases in Thailand.

Capt.Charles T.Miller, a veteran of more than 40 years at sea, was on the bridge. He had steered the ship within the boundaries of international waters, but the Cambodians had recently claimed territorial waters 90 miles from the coast of Cambodia. The 39 seamen aboard were taken prisoner.

Cpl. Michael Alan Mcaninch
By Joan Samuelson, Houston, TX USA
Michael was killed in action Aug. 28th 1969 while trying to save a Marine brother in Hiep Duc Valley. He was my fiance, my husband in every sense, and I miss him still.

His memorial page is http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7650/lettershome.html

Arthur A. McConnell
By Eric and Elisabeth McConnell, Stroudsburg, PA USA
Loving husband, father of 2 boys and 1 girl. Grandfather of 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. He was a marine during the Korean war, and served as a reserve police officer for 15 years.

Raymond Wayne McDonald
By Thurman Moore, St. Louis, MO USA
Ray McDonald was a friend that anyone could love and count on to be with you whenever you needed help. We met in July 1965 and were never apart from then until 30 November 1965. He went to Viet Nam and I stayed on Okinawa until January 1966.

Ray came home and was told by others that I had been killed in 1966 and he took it very hard. I was told of my demise in March 1969 and told that Ray thought I was dead. I said I would find him and let him know that it was not me they saw lying on the field of battle.

It took me twenty-nine years 1969-1998 to find him and learned that I was too late. Ray McDonald had died nine years earlier of complications from 'AGENT ORANGE'. I've contacted his family and told them who I was and what I was to their brother.

I told stories of him they laughed and I cried. I lost a very good friend and I never got to tell him I was alive. I never got to tell him what I thought of him. Now I have to talk to a COLD GREY STONE that will never talk back to me. It will never laugh or smile at me. It will never give me the stare I was used to whenever I did something that was wrong.

The only thing that STONE will do is help me remember and keep alive the memory of a great person and friend.

MACK I will always love you man, and you will always be in my heart and memories. Your friend and buddie THURMAN (OLE MO) MOORE. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Dwaine U. McGriff
By Anna McGriff, Cullman, AL USA
On Dwaine's second tour of duty in Vietnam Dwaine was wounded on 7 September 1970. His many citations, awards and medals reflect not only his usefulness to his country but his deeds of heroism in serving his fellow troops. The purple heart reminds us of the wounds received in combat that would cause permanent injury and physical agony that would follow him to the day of his death, on 7 January 1999. Through his 40 plus operations and all his suffering, while never complaining, he has always said he would serve his country all over again. He was a soldier's soldier. His service to his family was undeniable, and their love for him unmeasured. He was a family's family man.

James Henry McLean
By Jason Bachman, Reno, NV USA
Somewhere out there I'm certain that the memory of James H. Mclean brings tears to the heart, although I never the man, as he is my adopted MIA serviceman, and will do my best to bring him home! May the Lord watch over him, wherever he may be.

Edward James Mcune
By Charles Francomano, Brookhaven, NY USA
God Bless you Uncle Eddie. Semper Fi. With all my love. Your God son Charlie

1st Lt. Harvey E. Meitner
By John Meitner, Baraboo, WI USA
In memory of my Father, killed as a pilot of a C-47 on 17 July 1945, as his plane crashed into a mountain on the island of Mindoro in the Phillipines. I was 5 at the time, my younger brother just 3. The loss has been so great that the two of us and my mother still cannot speak of the matter. His is a true example of devotion to his family and country, along with all the others. We shall meet again some day.

Fredrick Wayne Miller
By William H. Newsome (Bill), Smithfield, NC USA
Freddy Miller was KIA Vietman on Thuresday, afternoon, April 21, 1966. I think of him every day as I grow older. I wonder if I could have done more.

CMSGT.Thomas Moore
By Diane Moore, Augusta, GA USA
My dad, Cmsgt. Thomas Moore went missing in action on 10-31-65 in the Bein Hoa province of Vietnam while trying to return to base. He was with 3 other airman, Cmsgts. Sam Adams, Charles Dusing, and one other who escaped. Please remember my dad, and his comrades as well as all of the other unaccounted for men and women from Vietnam, and their families. Any one knowing of the 6250th civil eng. sqd. in tan son nut in 65 please feel free to email me trying to find info on his unit.

Robert Bruce Protto Jr.
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department
By Deborah Wiedemann, San Jose, CA USA
Deputy Sheriff of Santa Clara County, Ca., sent to Viet Nam as an Army Staff Sergeant killed in Viet Nam 1969.

We would be grateful to hear from anyone who passed by Bruce in his much too short life. If you knew Bruce please contact me at: debbus@silcom.com

Lynn Putman
By Basil D. Duncan, San Diego, CA USA
Sgt. Lynn Putman was a personal friend who passed on to a better life this year, 1998. He was in the battle of Midway, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Not once did he waver in his dedication to his country, the Corps or to the men that served with him. In 1945 my wife and I were blessed with identical twin sons and I was honored to name one of them in honor of my friend Lynn Putman. I look forward to seeing him again when my tour of duty is over here on earth. God bless.

Melvin Daryl "MICK" Quinn
By Terry "SKIPPER" Porter, USA
I am Terry "SKIPPER" Porter former Captain USMC 66-71 active duty & 71-77 active reserve. Two tours in Vietnam Oct 67-July 68 and Mar 69-Fev 70. First at Chu Lai with the 9th Engr. Bn. and then Da Nang with the 1st MP Bn. & Hq. G-5, FLC. I went through OCS and The Basic School at Quantico, VA in 1968 with a man who became my best friend and brother. 1st Lt. Melvin Daryl "MICK" Quinn from Merced, CA was KIA on April 1, 1970. We were former enlisted marines who got picked up for OCS. He loved the Marine Corps and planned on making it his career. By his wife's request I was his personal body escort. I picked him up at San Francisco and flew him home to his wife and newborn son. He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas with full military honors. His name is located on Panel 12W, Line 73 on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial - The Wall.

I wear a KIA bracelet with his name constantly to remind me and others of his sacrifice. My wife, Laurie "REDLITE" (a retired SMSgt. E-8 from the Air Force as a Flight Engr. on KC-10 with 23 + years), and I are the National Coordinators for RUN FOR THE WALL. We Ride In Freedom For Those Who Can't. It is an annual motorcycle ride from California to Washington, DC every memorial day (this was our 10th year). We ride to raise POW-MIA awarness, help healing and remind people of the sacrafice of all veterans. We had over 200 motorcycles with us last year. We joined with over 200,000 other bikers on Memorial Day Sunday for ROLLING THUNDER! Our wed site is www.rftw.org and we invite you to visit us and link with us if you would like.

John L. Ryder Captain USAF
By Cheralyn Maturi, Chisholm, MN USA
John Leslie Ryder, born July 5, 1946, hometown: Chisholm, Minnesota. Graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1968. Captain Ryder lived a few miles north of me. After he was reported missing, his parents set up ham radio equipment and spent hours in contact with overseas operators in search of their son. They spent the rest of their lives searching for information that might bring their son home. Sadly his parents have passed away, never having found out for sure whether or not their son was alive or dead. I have adopted Captain Ryder and hope to carry on their search for the truth about their son. I wish I could have known him personally, he was very well-liked in our little hometown. If anyone out there knew Captain Ryder, please let me know. You can see a photo of him next to his plane at: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6702/ryderpic.html God Bless you all and my sincere thank you for my freedom.

Robert C. Sheets (Dick)
By Linda, Bay Minette, AL USA
Daddy, you are missed very much. I keep your medals (two purple hearts) close to my heart. My daddy raised the flag at the American Legion in Atlantic Beach, Fl., for many many years. If anyone knew my dad, please e-mail me. lkpaul@netscape.net Linda

S/SGT Wendell W. Sheffield Sr.
By W. Warren Sheffield 3rd, Justin, TX USA
S/sgt Wendell W. Sheffield is my Grandfather.He was a Central fire controll gunner onboard B-29s.He was based in the CBI as well as Tinian.He served his country,came home and raised his four boys with his wife.He lost his last battle to cancer 29 April 1993.We love him and miss him. God bless the Sheffield family and the United States of America

TSGT Andy Shenton
By TSGT Kevin Ashbeck, Fair Haven, MI USA
Andy was a Jet Engine Mechanic for the 127 TAC FTR Wing MI ANG. He was killed in an explosion in Giola del Cole ITL. in the fall of 1981 while serving on annual tour. We miss you Andy. We will never forget you or the good times we shared. But you are still with us in spirit. "TRUST ME"

Donald F. Smith
By Rebecca Larsem, Beatrice, NE USA
To my loving grandpa who served his country and his family with pride! He went to heaven on Feb. 19th, 1999. We all miss him very much! He fought in WWII- South Pacific ocean. USS Tennessee. I Love You Grandpa Smith!!!

Johnne Smith
By Raymond Mierzwa (Doc Rainman), Whitesboro, NY USA
HM3 Smith known as Ditty Bopping Smitty from De-troit City. Served with the Marines in 1966 RVN. Killed in action. Drowned in a rice patty. We were in Corps School together and he was one of the happiest indivivuals I ever had the privledge to know. His classmates will never forget.

Robert T. Smith
By Co D (Ranger) 151st Infantry, IN USA
Robert T. Smith belonged to the only Infantry National Guard Unit mobilized for Vietnam - Company D (Ranger) 151st Infantry. He was killed in action while directing fire and exfiltration on 12 April 1969 in the providence of Bien Hoa. He saved the lives of many of his men, as he also laid down suppressive fire so they could get better cover. He left behind a wife and infant daughter. We miss you Bob!

Russell S "Bud" Smith
By Russell D Clemmer, Smithfield, PA USA
1920 - 1993 He was my cousin and went away a young man. He was captured in N Africa and became a POW. He was never a young man again and had a few failings, which under the circumstances are or should be understood.

Charles F. Speith Sr.
By Charles Speith Jr., Fort Wayne, IN USA
Charles F. Speith Sr. died of the young age of 58 due to Lung Cancer Monday at Indiana University Hospital Medical Center in Indianapolis at 7:15 PM. Surviving are his wife Carol, a son, Charles Jr. of Ft.Wayne; five daughters, Liane Lepper, Rose Lloyd, Tammy Stienacker, Marti Speith, and Amy Speith. Charles had served the last years of his life in helping others through his work. He aided at St. Andrews soup kitchen and assisted in distributing food and other vital essentials to the needy. His family will sorely miss him .... espcialy his only son who had written this dedication in his loving memory. I love you dad, untill we meet again.

Homer Albert Spickler
By Ann Fares, Clinton, MO USA
In honor of my dearest father who served in WW1. Not only did he serve his country with pride, but also his family. We miss his warmth and love that he shared with us.

James Brown Stacy
By Tim Stacy, Detroit, MI USA
Im memory of my father: James Brown Stacy, US Navy.
My best friend and father born 12/19/29 in Louisville, KY and passed away 1/1/98 in Taylor, MI. Dad served with honor aboard the carrier USS Coral Sea CVA43 as a plank-owner in 1947-1951 and was a proud member of the USS Coral Sea Veterans Association. Dad was truely a wonderful man and we miss him terribly. God has gained one more angel to serve him and protect us that remain. I love you dad.

LCpl Bruce Wayne Staehli
By Sgt Ronald (Bud) Albright, Whiteland, IN USA
LCpl Staheli USMC was reported missing in action while on a mission dubbed Scotland 11 on 3l April 1968. He was born at Crown Point Indiana on 24 Sept 1948. If anyone knew LCpl Staheli please email me at bmbright@oaktree.net any and all information is appreciated. I will not give up the fight to return LCpl Staheli and all of the other POW/MIA servicemen and women to their homes. Thank you LCpl Staheli for your service to America.

Ronald L. Stagner, MSG, (Ret)
By Thomas Lucken, Florissant, MO USA
Ronald was a soldier's soldier. He spent 26 years in the service,with 2 tours in Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Ron retired in 1991 after Desert Storm. He continued to work for the Army as Weapon's Simulator Instructor, up till the day he passed away. Ron's love and passion to work and be with the soldiers, and to be an old soldier, never changed from the day he joined the military till the day he died.

Sp 4 Richard Craig Stevens
By Ame Dittmann, Goshen, IN USA
Dear World ... my name is Craig. I am nineteen years old, and they are sending me to Vietnam.

Dear World ... I am scared. I won't try to be a hero, but I'll be as brave as I can.

Dear World ... I miss my family. I hope they don't worry about me, but I hope they are proud.

Dear World ... the fighting is getting worse and I am so tired. We've been humping for days looking for the little man. Trick is to find him before he finds us.

Dear World ... I lost a good friend today...that makes three this week alone. I've learned not to cry. Don't worry about me though, I pretty well know the ropes, so I'll be okay. I turned twenty today.

Dear World ... I still get scared. I'm getting short but the fighting continues. Just gotta hang on a little longer.

Dear World ... I won't be coming home ... Please Remember... Remember my family ... my mom and dad, and ten brothers and sisters. They meant the world to me and I left them to fight for you~comfort them for me.

Remember that I did not wish to fight ... but my country called and I willingly answered.

Remember that I never wanted to kill ... but I did what any child does...and yes, I was just a boy still ... I did as I was told, and I did it with as much honor and bravery as I could.

And I was scared the first time I saw war.

And I cried the first time I saw death.

And I held my brothers while they died...

up until the day they held me...

...for you.

If you want to honor me...Remember.

Dedicated to "Baby Beef" ... Craig Stevens ... member of the infamous Suicide Charlie Platoon, 4-9 Inf., 25th Inf. Division, 4/26/68 ~ 11/23/68 ... KIA Tay Ninh Province near Dau Tieng, South Vietnam. We'll always remember you Craigie...

Robert E. Stone Sr.
By Robert E. Stone Jr., Roswell, GA, USA
My Dad was a true patriot.. He joined the Army in WWII at age 16.. They caught him and sent him home.. On his 17th birthday he joined the Navy for the duration.. After the war he went to college and during Korea he joined the Air Force as an officer.. We lost him on March 15, 1995 from surgical complications.. I grieve every day, but I look at his flag and his veteran ball cap and am comforted that if you had known him you would have loved him too..

Tom Stradley
By Philip Doss, Avinger, TX USA
Tom`s proudest day was when he was selected to attend P.B.R. School. The last time I saw him was about March of 69. I fianlly located his brother this year. Tom died last August in a pool accident. Brother be patient I will be there when the tide is right.

Colonel Harvey R. Striegler
By Tom Striegler, Fredericksburg, TX USA
Colonel Harvey R. Striegler was my father. Dad was called to active duty in early 1941 and served throughout WWII, ultimately as Executive Officer of a B-29 Group operating out of Guam. Again in 1951, Dad was recalled to active duty and sent to Korea as Airbase Group Commander at Kimpo AFB. In 1995, Dad passed away in his sleep at the age of 88. He is buried beside my mother in his hometown of Fredericksburg, Texas.

John Kim Vogelsang PFC, US Army, 1st Cav Division
By Kim Vogelsang, Astoria, NY USA
My father served with the 1st Cav Division in Vietnam for a very short time before his death, at Tay Ninh, on 6/6/69. I never got the chance to know him, but that does not lessen my love for him, or my respect for his life. You can find out more about my father by visiting the Virtual Wall at http://www.iinc.com/VirtualWall/ or my home page at http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2842/ I love you, Daddy

John Allen Ware
By Nikki, USA
John Allen Ware, E4/US Army Unit: 281st aviation company, 17th aviation Group, 1st aviation brigade, was a brave man who gave his all for his country. And his country didn't have the decency to give him back, even a little, of what he and many other brave men and women deserved. He has been missing since 04, November, 1969 in South Viet Nam. It's time we did all we can to bring them home. It's time this government shows us the respect it so casually asks from us.

Thank you John and all of you other men and women you have done so much for us to ensure our freedom.

Please visit my tribute page to John Allen Ware too. Just click on his name.

Thomas V. Warner
By Victoria Lane, Richlands, NC USA
Thomas, It has been 4 years since you left us and I still think about you. You were a true friend, one that was always there. You are truly missed everyday. You made us laugh and you made us cry and we LOVED you !! I miss you Tom. Love, Vikki

PFC Barry K. Weaver KIA 6/19/70
By William "Bill" Kimbrell, Walhalla, SC USA
In Honor of All My Fallen Brothers. Thank you for your ultimate "Jungle Cut."

Brothers Forever,
Bill

Philip H. Weber, EN2(SS)
By Jim Den Bleyker, Tallahassee, FL USA
The Wizard died in March 1995 after a long running battle with cancer. Phil served on the Submarines: USS Irex and USS Thomas Jefferson from 1968-1972. As an Auxiliaryman he truly was a Wizard-there was nothing on that ship he couldn't fix. Due to his actions, the USS Thomas Jefferson, SSBN 618 was spared a possibly catastrophic explosion of an oxygen generator. He left behind his wonderful wife "LO" and two sons. He was a real Submariner and our friend! Ron, Dave, Bam Bam & Jim

William C. Weiss, Jr.
By Cindy Skinner, Palmyra, PA USA
My brother Bill was killed in action on May 6, 1970. I was 13 years old. Bill was initially a member of the 82nd Airborne division and was also involved in the 101st Airborne. He was a door gunner in December of 1969 and an Intelligence Analyst around the same time. He served as an MP. He received many awards for things done while in the service. I have been desperatly trying to find any additional information about him that I can. Before Bill returned for his final tour in Vietnam, h4e held me like he was never going to see me again. I lost a lot of wonderful years with my brother and I sure would like to know more about him.

Cpl. Roy L. West #659586, USMC
By Bernie Sorrels, USA
KIA Korea, Feb.2,1951 with 1st Marine Division. Our future plans would have worked.

Asa C. White Jr.
By Brenda L. Livingston, Bailey, MS USA
In loving memory of Husband, father, and Grandfather, served Army Air Corp. Served in Calcatta India during WWII passed away Dec.3 1998, a loving husband of 59 yrs. to Annie Pearl Jackson White, Father to Rebecca Ann Killen, and Brenda Lynn Livingston and Husband Gary, Grandfather to seven, Buddy Killen and wife Sissy, Robin Killen, Sheila Watson, Dana Rea, Josh Livingston and wife Tammy and Butch Harbour Deceased. Great Grandfater to six Cody Killen, Mondell Watson, Hannah Watson, Colt Killen and C.J. Rea. We Love you and you will always be alive in our Hearts.

Served in China, Inda, Burma 599th Engineer Squadron 383rd Service group. Any of my Father's Airforce Buddies please feel free to e mail me at sf49ers@strato.net

William Wilk
By Raymond Mierzwa (Doc Rainman), Whitesboro, NY USA
He was a second LT who was killed in action in 1997. His family still remembers.

Kenneth Williams
By Loren George Brown, Jr., Los Angeles, CA USA
Ken you were my first true friend, You lost your your life in Viet Nam. But you will always be remembered. For the generous person you were, are and always will be. Your friend and Neighbor from "Canaryville".

Loren

Edward Arlo Willing
By Ralph Dettwiler, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Rank/Branch: E3/US Marine Corps
Unit: Company D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Marines
Date of Birth: 28 August 1949
Home City of Record: Wilmington DE
Date of Loss: 21 July 1968
Country of Loss: South Vietnam
Loss Coordinates: 155700N 1081300E (BT075659)
Status (in 1973): Missing in Action
Category: 2
Aircraft/Vehicle/Ground: ground

Joe C. Winters
By Gary Winters, Lake Texoma, TX USA
Joe Clenton Winters
MSGT(Retired) USAF
3-21-1926 to 12/14/1997
Veteran of the US Army, US Navy and the US Air Force.. Served 23 years 9 months and 9 days n the armed forces of our great country Joined the US Army just prior to his 16th birthday only to be Honorably discharged for being Patriotic at too young an age. Turned around and joined the US Navy and at the age of 17 went to war in the Pacific Theater. Was assigned as a chief of an LCVP carrying the brave Soldiers and Marines to the beaches of Saipan, Guam, Tinian and Okinawa of which two were lost on the trek to the beaches. Recieved Two Purple Hearts for wounds he recieved. Was awarded the Silver Star for his deeds of valor on the beach after the loss of his 2nd LCVP. Retired form US Air Force in 1970. Passed away 12-14-97..

We miss you dad.

Lt.Col. Evan Wolfe
By Richard Maldonado Junior, Georgetown, TX USA
"The great mind, warrior, father, grandfather, and spirit uplifter. Go with God..."

Herman E.Wolfe SFP2
By Herbert W.Wolfe, Simi Valley, CA USA
My, brother Herman Edward Wolfe was born in Piqua, Ohio on August 18,1939. He entered the United States Navy in 1955, he served aboard the carrier USS Randolph in the late 50's and MSO's in the early 60's. He was killed on June 17,1967. He loved his Navy much as I and my other brother loved it. I dedicate the following poem to the loving memory of my brother. I will always love you dearest brother.

SOME TIME AT EVE

Some time at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my mooring and sail away,
With no response to the friendly hail
Of kindred craft in the busy bay.
In the silent hush of the twilight pale,
When the night stoops down to embrace the day,
And the voices call in the waters' flow---
Some time at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my mooring and sail away.
Through purpling shadows that darkly trail
O'er the ebbing tide of the Unknown Sea,
I shall fare me away with a dip of sail
And a ripple of waters to tell the tale
Of a lonely voyager, sailing away
To the Mystic Ilses where at anchor lay
The crafts of those who have sailed before
O'er the Unknown Sea to the Unseen Shore.

A few who have watched me sail away
Will miss my craft from the busy bay;
Some friendly barks that were anchored near,
Some loving souls that my heart held dear,
In silent sorrow will drop a tear---

But I shall have peacefully furled my sail
In moorings sheltered from strom or gale,
And greeted the friends who have sailed before
O'er the Unknown Sea to the Unknown Shore.
ELIZABETH CLARK HARDY

Arthur Lawrence Wooley Jr.
By Lloyd Wooley, Longview, WA USA
As a retired truck driver, up and down the west coast highways, I have to believe he is now "Pedal to the Metal" across the interstates of our skies. He was a proud veteran of the USMC. He served at Iwo Jima , and was on the way to Saipan, when the Atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. I always looked up to him. You will be missed by many and we love you Larry, "King Arthur" You can rest in peace now with your LORD. March 18, 1922 --- July 15, 1999

William Wuestefeld, Sr
By Nancy Jean Wuestefeld-Pollio, Jersey City, NL USA
William Wuestefeld, Sr.
Passed Away from this Earth on Sunday January 3, 1999. His wife left him on December 2, 1998. A month passed when MOM died and God called you to his side to be with her. Dad was a very proud veteran of World War II. A tech seargent during the War and also in the Pacific and Guadalcanal. I loved you so but finally let you go, to be in the arms of God and Mom. I miss you so much and until we meet again! Your loving daughter, Nancy Jean.