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Ben Dunham, veteran United States Army and a Veteran of the Vietnam War. SSG Dunham served with the E/51 LRRP and G/75 Rangers from 1968-1979 (RVN). Additionally, SSG Dunham had two tours with the 82nd Airborne Division, a tour with the 101st Airborne Division, and a tour with the 1st Ranger Battalion. He completed his military career as a Drill Sergeant for the 3rd Army. The name Black Tiger came
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host the annual Christmas Remembrance Ceremony for Illinois soldiers listed as POW/MIA during the Vietnam War at the Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
Family and friends of soldiers will have the opportunity to hang handmade, heart-shaped ornaments with the names of loved ones on a tree near the memorial. The Black Tiger Honor Guard will serve as the color guard. The names of the POW/MIA soldiers will be read aloud, and the ceremony will also include music courtesy of the Land of Lincoln Chorus.
“The Illinois Vietnam Vigil Committee appreciates IDNR sponsoring the annual POW/MIA Christmas Remembrance Ceremony each year. There are still 63 men unaccounted for,” said Jim Mathes, IVVC spokesperson. “We always need to remember these men. They should never be forgotten.”
“We pause to remember those who bravely served our nation during the Vietnam War,” said acting director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. “It is important for us to support families and friends who have been denied closure and continue to mourn their loved one each day
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Hey! On Saturday May 24th they are dedicating a road to Harold Van Gundys bro Earl. It will be at the entrance to Peterson Park - Mattoon IL at 10:00. It's just a short ceremony! Pass the word! Thought yall might wanna know
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