VASSILI B. (aka WILLIAM / BILLY) VOLKOV 10 APR 1945 – 16 JUL 1997 Billy was born in Persianovka, Rostov, Russia on April 10, 1945 during the worst of the repressive Stalin years. The practice of their Christian Molokan Religion was strictly forbidden. Billy’s family emigrated to the United States via Ellis Island on the ship “Vulcania” – departing Naples…
On Friday, November 9, 2018, Donald “Donnie” Gene Lail, loving husband, father of two and grandfather of five passed away at the age of 69. Donnie was born on January 27, 1949 in Portsmouth, VA to Clarence D. and Mary Lou Munson Lail. He served in the United States Army and was a helicopter crew chief during the Vietnam War.…
ERNEST CHRIS HASSELFELD 19 May 1949 – 7 Dec 1983 Chris was born to Ernest Carl Hasselfeld (1921-2001) and Louise (nee McInelly or McNalley 1925-2010) Hasselfeld in Utah – a family of devout Mormons, rich in church history. As a youth, his family lived in Los Angeles, CA., his father serving as a Deputy Wiring Inspector prior to relocating to…
William Anthony (Tony) Dennis 3/1/1950 – 8/23/1980 Tony was born and died in Middletown, Ohio to Elmo Ray Dennis and Betty (Ballinger) Dennis. He attended Middletown High School, graduating in 1968. Shortly after graduation, on July 9, 1968 he enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman. He attended Jump School, then Pathfinder school before being assigned to the 4th Infantry…
Darrell L. Shaw Shaw, Darrell L. Age 68 of Lino Lakes, died Dec. 21, 2018. He was a proud Vietnam Vet serving as an Airborne Ranger. Recipient of a Silver Star, Bronze Star with valor, and Purple Heart. Best known for his quick wit, contagious smile, and ability to make people laugh. Unconditionally loved his wife of 45 years,…
Robert A. Larsen, age 72, died on January 3, 2019 at the Lyons V.A. Hospital, Lyons, N.J. from cancer caused by Agent Orange while proudly serving his country in Vietnam from 1968-1970. Born in Plainfield in 1946, he was a longtime resident of Cranford, NJ. He was a graduate of Cranford High School, UnionCounty College, and received a BA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, all in NJ. Bob was an Airborne Ranger in Co…
LTC Kim Harmon Olmstead Carlisle, PA. – LTC Kim Harmon Olmstead (July 24, 1943 – January 8, 2019) would have been 76 today. His sudden passing six months ago was too soon for proper goodbyes. He is survived by his loving wife, daughter and son, and grandchildren, as well as friends, family, and, at least as importantly, his fellow veterans with…
James “Jimmy” Wesley Finch James “Jimmy” Wesley Finch, 72, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. David Biggers and Rev. Lynn McManious officiating. Active pallbearers Tony Sheffield, Tommy Giddon, Jimmy Alexander, Jack Paulk, Bob Bryant, Lee Lisles,…
Bradford Dale Stuttz NEWPORT, Minn. – Bradford Dale Stuttz, age 71, of Newport, Minn., passed away suddenly on Dec. 23, 2018, at the University of Minnesota Hospital due to a heart condition. He was born Nov. 20, 1947, in Hudson, Mich., and grew up in Lenawee County. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army 75th Ranger Infantry…
On Memorial Day of 2016, we completed a project to create a page for each of the 62 men who gave their lives during the Vietnam War as 4th Division LRRPs and K/75 Rangers. In August, we lost 5 of our brothers. Please take a few moments to look up their pages and, if you would like to share some…