This blog is an extension of my book, "Died on the Fourth of July," honoring men who died in Vietnam on Independence Day. See the book here
Saturday, July 4, 2015
50 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first two American deaths in Vietnam on a Fourth of July – Major James Charles Sheriff Jr. and PFC Gordon James Deitz Jr. Over the next eight years another 165 Americans died in that conflict on our Nation’s birthday. I had the honor of telling the stories of many of these men in my book Died on the Fourth of July.
As we celebrate America's independence, I join the family and friends of these 167 heroes to reflect on their sacrifice in the service of our country. We must never forget.
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