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RICHARD “DICK” WILSON, 67/68 2nd BRIGADE LRRP PASSED AWAY JUNE 23, 2025

Richard Eastwood Wilson, DMD (aka Dick or Doc), age 78, passed away early on Monday morning June 23, 2025 after a period of failing health. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Harriet (Keene) Wilson; his son Nathan and wife Julie Wilson of Valley Park, Missouri; his daughter Rachel Wilson, MD, of Viroqua, Wisconsin; his brother David Wilson…

Travis Blaylock, 3rd Brigade LRRP, 1969 -1970

Travis Blaylock, 3rd Brigade LRRP, passed the morning of April 17, 2025, from acute myeloid leukemia.  He was laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, Ms.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Blaylock; father, Hicks Blaylock Sr.; brothers, Thomas E. Blaylock (Tommy), Sherman Blaylock, Hicks Blaylock Jr. (Sonny); sister, Sally Faye Purfoy; and grandson, Chase…

RETURN TO VIETNAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Veterans Prepare for Return to Vietnam, Commemorating the Fallen and Advocating for Remembrance. PALM BEACH, Florida – March 19, 2025 – American veterans are preparing for a poignant journey back to Vietnam, embarking on a mission of remembrance and advocacy for the 58,220 American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War.  Organized…

Dennis Thunander, 2nd Brigade LRRP, passed away June 5, 2024

Roger Crunk was notified by Julie Thunander of the passing of Dennis Thunander. Dennis was a 2nd Brigade LRRP in 1967/1968. He was buried in the Middle Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetary in Nashville, TN after a graveside service. No other information was available. This is the only photo available at this time. (L-R) Malan West, Dennis Thunander, Robert Smyers, Charles…