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23) Written by Tom Temerario

Remember
I look at your names,
Then see your faces,
Then I look in this shining black granite
And see my face.
And for this brief moment in time
We are together again.
I remember when how one minute we were laughing
And the next we were crying.
I remember when one of us would start to fall apart
Another of us would pull him back together.
I remember how we were all special to each other.
A feeling long since gone.
Never to be experienced again.
It seems that we were willing to die for each other,
And some of us did.
I wish I could capture what we all once had.
So many things seemed so clear back then.
We came home and then confusion reigned.
The world turned on us and sometimes we turned on each other.
Then this wall was born.
Then we were allowed to remember.
Then we were allowed to talk,
Not only to each other, but to anyone willing to listen.
Now our story is told.
The world knows who we are.
Your names etched in black granite made this all possible.
I remember you then.
I remember you now.
I will remember you always.

22)
From: James Younkin
(jyounkin@co.greene.oh.us)
Location: Southern Ohio
Sent: Fri 1/09/09

I was born and raised in Lorain County. I was there for the initial dedication and know of Don Attie and everyone else very well. I have since relocated to Southern Ohio and when I get a little homesick, I surf the internet and usually end up at the webpage for the Lorain County Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. Words can never describe what goes through my heart each and every time I look at that memorial. You all have done a wonderful job in paying homage to those 98 fallen comrades!! I miss you all!

In comradeship and advocacy,

Jim Younkin Jr.
(Former Lorain County Veteran Service Office Director)

21)
John G. Matchison
jgmatch@aol.com
Location: Stanley, New Mexico
7-29-2008
This great memorial in Ohio serves as a fine tribute to our fallen brothers. As a fellow Vietnam veteran, I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who gave so much. Please remember that we men and women who came back from that war will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice. God be with them.

20)
Yvonne
Location:-
3-2-2008
This Thank you is long overdue, but as overdue as the memorial to the '98. "I knew one of the men from school, he was a really great guy. it was such a shame to lose him (as well as the others) I am proud of the work everyone did on the memorial site. Now when my grandchildren ask about the Vietnam War, we visit the memorial and I give them the best history lesson they can that I can. Thank you Everyone! They would be proud..

19)
John Hardie
geologyjohn@cox.net
Location:Sun City West, AZ
12-20-2007
Thanks for taking the time and energy to assemble these names and faces and to honor them........too quickly we forget!

18)
Chet & Sandi Uszynski
ChetUski@aol.com
Location:Texas
11-2-2007
Very nice. Thanks to those responsible. If you are interested in a moving perspective of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, read "Schrapnel in the Heart", by Laura Palmer, Random House, 1987.

17)
rich paffumi
rp7@centurytel.net
Location: Lorain,ohio
7-25-2007
Great job on the memorial site!
Let's never forget all our fallen heroes ,especially these 98 we honor with this memorial.

16)
A 98 family member
birmingham@hotmail.com
Location: Lorain
7-22-2007
Thank you Lisa and all those who gave their time, assistance, facilities (Old Timbers) and rode yesterday for the 98 and POW/MIA's with proceeds going to the Memorial. Looking forward to the 2008 event. I'm at your service. They are not forgotten.

15)
Bill Williams
yooperbill1956@yahoo.com
Location:

14)
RICHARD C. POLICZ
rpolicz@yahoo.com
Location: AMHERST OHIO
7-9-2007
THE DEDICATION OF THE MEMORIAL TOUCHED ME DEEPLY. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING. I AM ALSO A VIETNAM VET. WAS WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE IN NORTHERN SOUTH VIETNAM. HAVE ABOUT A DOZEN NAMES OF MEN I WAS WITH ON THE WALL IN WASHINGTON. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE MEMORIAL.

13)
Roxi Lisi
roxi2680@msn.com
Location: Elyria OH
6-27-2007
Thank you so much for the hard work on the Memorial. The dedication was beautiful! I couldn't be happier with the ceremony and all of the work that everyone has done. I really do want to thank Dawn Dixon with her aid in helping me to find my family. I can never repay you for your kind and loving help. May God Bless you ALL!

12)
Friend of the Family
Location: -
6-26-2007
The memorial is beautiful: the site, the monument, the sentiment. It means so much to the families and friends of the 98; and it will be a fit reminder to future generations. Thank you.

11)
Janice Miller
j53miller@aol.com
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
6-26-2007
Thanks and praise go out to all who worked so hard to make the Vietnam Vets 98 memorial a reality! The monument and site are wonderful! The amount of thought, planning and time that went into the site , really shows! We thankyou so much for all of your sacrifices.The ceremony was very touching and a fitting tribute to all who served!
With graditude and respect,
The family of PFC. Ron Ralich USMC :-)

10)
Maryann Vinovich
Location: -
6-24-2007
Johnny we all miss you so much .

9)
Faith Maybaugh
fmaybaugh@hotmail.com
Location: Wellington, Oh.
6-23-2007
:-) Thank you Don Attie,committee members & all who hand a hand in honoring our 98 fallen soliders. The Memorial Dedication was very moving. I lost two cousins, the Cottrell boys in Vietnam & have never forgotten their sacrifice nor the sacrifice of ANY vet & I'm proud to be married to a vet!
Don, your love,time,money& sweat will be reward by the Lord. Thanks is not enough,May you & all who made this possible be Blessed!

8)
Karen
marriedwithrotts@hotmail.com
Location: New London
6-23-2007
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WORKED SO VERY HARD ON THE MEMORIAL. MY UNCLE WAS ONE OF THE 98 AND I NEVER KNEW HIM, BUT THIS IS A WAY TO HONOR HIM. MY DAD NEVER TALKS ABOUT VIETNAM, OR MY UNCLE MUCH, IT IS JUST TOO HARD FOR HIM. THIS WAS A WONDERFUL DAY FOR MY DAD TO KNOW THAT SO MANY PEOPLE CARE! THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN OUR ARMED FORCES!

7)
Cpl. Thomas E. Bulanda U.S.M.R
tebulanda@ameritech.net
Location:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
6-20-2007 11:12 AM Host: adsl-75-43-179-47.dsl.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net
Congratulations on this memorial to our fallen brothers. L/Cpl. Livingston KIA 2 Sept. 67 I owe you BIG.

6)
Maureen
Location: -
6-17-2007
A fitting tribute to the 98 Lorain County servicemen who served and paid the ultimate price.
May their legacy of courage, honor and service never be erased from our memories.

5)
Ronald L Erickson
bigspud36@hotmail.com
Location:
Boise, Idaho
6-14-2007 All gave some. Some gave all. Go with God my Brothers.

4)
Brenda
Location: -
6-14-2007
Welcome Home to our Vietnam Soldiers who gave all.. and also those who are still with us; Men who served honorably and fought so courageously.
“ A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in…and how many want out."
" Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Thank them both."

3)
DON ATTIE 70-71 VIETNAM
donattie@yahoo.com
Location: Lorain Ohio
6-13-2007
I guess what I would like to say is THANK YOU! to every one out there,my parents, my family and friends, all Lorain County residents and all the family members of the 98. I knew not one of the 98, but I knew that it was long overdue to bring our 98 home. I am honored to be a part of this beautiful piece of history. In just 10 days, after 5 long years. I didn't realize the impact this would have on so many lives. God Bless You All, and may they rest in peace. I thank all are Veterans ,past and present, for our freedom .VETERANS helping VETERANS!!!!!! See you all June 23rd.

2)
April
kahoopes@netscape.net
Location: Amherst, OH
5-14-2007
Thank you to all of you who have worked so hard to put together both this website and this beautiful memorial. My uncle died in Vietnam, and though I never got the chance to meet him, it's nice to know that there will be a place to go to honor him. A place to go where all of us can honor those we loved and lost....

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