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The soldier on the left was my dear, sweet high school friend. He was very shy, but so kind to everyone. I hope seeing this visual image will make him a little more real to everyone. And the young boy on the right is thanking all our servicemen and women who fought the good fight. Ophrey, we do remember you. Below is what was written on The Vietnam Wall regarding his death:
OPHREY AUSTIN IRVIN
SP4 - E4 - Army - Selective Service
11th Light Infantry Brigade
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Aug 26, 1968
Casualty was on May 25, 1969
In QUANG NGAI, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE
Body was recovered.
Panel 24W - Line 104
12 responses
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Regenia Brabham gave props (30 May 2011):
Chilling! And so young! A powerful tribute Patty!!!
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Carol Holmes gave props (30 May 2011):
Very powerful tribute...memorable images!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (30 May 2011):
A nice looking young man...and a great memorial day tribute in remembrance.
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Richard Knight gave props (30 May 2011):
Now on eternal patrol . . .
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Carlo Pagan gave props (31 May 2011):
Cool!!
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Donald Garrett gave props (31 May 2011):
I agree with everybody. So poignant (and so personal)
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Barb Rexroat gave props (31 May 2011):
Wow! Nicely done. Goose bumps.
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Gary Cole said (31 May 2011):
So many went too soon. Horible enough that your friend died of wounds from hostile fire. Think of those parents who had to read "Died as a result of friendly artillery fire" as was the case of two of my platoon members in 1967.
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (31 May 2011):
Wonderful sentiment, and 2 excellent pics to express it.
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Fred Moskey gave props (1 Jun 2011):
Well done Patty! One of the guys I grew up with had his F-105 shot down over N. Viet Nam and spent almost 7 years as a POW.
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Patty Gross said (1 Jun 2011):
I know, it was a horrible war. We lost several young men from our high school graduating class. Never got the chance to really live, as their lives were cut short far too soon.
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (1 Jun 2011):
A brief and concise description of his military service...it leaves a lot out. Another wonderful tribute to your friend.
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