https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/1820149
Vietnam Casualties from Alton High School 1965
Findagrave tributes to 7classmates from class of 1965 of Alton High School in Alton, Illinois, killed in Vietnam.
On menu at left, under VETERANS/MILITARY click on MILITARY: 7 WE LOST IN VIETNAM and their names will appear.
Click on each name to read more about each one individually.
Robert Davis--Marines--died 4-26-1966--buried Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey
Dennis Dooley--Army--died 11-12-1966--buried Short Cemetery, Cottage Hills
Gary Gillean--Army--died 9-8-1967--buried Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto.
Bob Madson--Army--died 4-10-1968--buried Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey.
Ron Wilson--Marines--died 9-14-1967--buried Rose Lawn Memory Gardens, Bethalto.
Lenny Witcher--Marines--died 9-15-66--buried St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey
Stephen Woods--Army--died 3-6-1968--buried Oakwood Cemetery, Alton.
https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/1820131
Bench at Alton, Ill., VFW 1308, dedicated to 35 area soldiers who died in Vietnam. Bench was dedicated in 2009.
Vietnam memorial at Gordon Moore Park.
Winds of War (1965 Alton Seven)
by Moine McGibany
Boys no more
sent off on the Winds of War
Sons and parents say goodbye
trying so hard not to cry
From senior prom
next stop, the “Nam”
From innocence
to killer sense
Monsoons, jungle, rats and rot
sleeping with one eye open on a cot
giant mosquito’s and mosquito nets
the jungle floor provides no rest
The sound of VC not far away
dear Lord, let me live another day
Body bags filled with our Brothers
broken hearts of dads and mothers
Kids with names like Robert, Dennis, Bob and Ron,
Stephen, Larry and Gary, who will never see another dawn
Why oh why was this war
Please Lord, oh please, no more
Free us from the Winds of War
--Moine McGibany
From FB page of Jeff Bernard:
IN MEMORIAM for OUR VALIANT CLASSMATES and FRIENDS
You are not Forgotten
You Silent Souls
Footsteps and Laughter,
Your messages shared
Your presence is felt
Your voices still heard
May The Peace be with You
My Friends
and know You
are Loved by
All You have Touched !
Safe Journey My Friends
For Your travels Above !
We thank You for Your Service
and Your acts of selfless Sacrifice and Valor !
Peace for You My Brothers and Sisters …Forever !
Great 1989 news clip of Dick Alford marching in Memorial Day parade to pay tribute to Vietnam Wall.