50ty Years Ago, OCS, Class 06-69

[JJ_BPK]

Today, March 6th, 1969 a bunch of wet-nosed kids marched across the stage at Infantry Hall, Ft Benning Ga and received their Butter Bars.

They were giddy, aggressive, brash, overconfident kids, that knew no bounds..

I was one of them.

To those that we have lost, I salute you and will never forget.

• David Cincosky KIA 08-05-71 A1 Bird Dog pilot
• John Foreman KIA 12-28-69 25th ID
• John Hunter KIA 02-20-71 Cobra pilot
• Roy Richardson KIA 05-09-70 101st DSC
• James Stokes KIA 06-20-70 1st Cav. Jim & I were wounded the same battle about 1/2 mile apart.

[Ret10Echo]

It's good that you're keeping those memories alive JJ..


RIP to your classmates.

[cbtengr]

Thanks for sharing that and most importantly keeping their memories alive. Godspeed to all of them.

[Old Dog New Trick]

Great stuff!

And RIP to the fallen.

[Trapper John]

Thanks for posting that JJ! A special time and special men! God bless you Warrior Brother!

[PRB]

Thanks.....except you had to remind me that was 50 years ago....

[Pete]

A nice memory.

Thanks for posting.

Always remember the fallen.

[PSM]

Funny how fast time goes by. Seems like last week. Salute and Rest in Peace to the fallen.

[Cobwebs]

Thanks for posting JJ.... a time when so many were avoiding serving our country while a special few volunteered. God Bless