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Douglas L Smith

Left for Vietnam in the summer of 1971 leaving a wife and child at home to pray for his safe return. He was lucky enough to come home and raise a wonderful family. We are truly honored to have this man in our lives.

Douglas Emerson

Now 89 years old, Alzheimer?s has taken some memories away and just this past June he lost his wife of nearly 70 years. I will honor him by learning more about his time in service to our country and the sacrifices he and his fellow serviceman made for our freedom. I will also honor him by thanking him and those serving today. We ALL need to "Remember" why we enjoy the freedoms we have in this Great Country, The United States of America!!

Donald S. Skidgel

I knew Donnie as a teenager. He did not seek glory and do things to bring attention to himself. He was truly a hero and his actions in Vietnam on one fateful day were truly deserving of the Medal of Honor. Thanks Donnie for the brief time that I knew you.

Donald Masterman Smith, USN

Born in 1911 at home on Chamberlain Ave. in Portland Maine. He joined the Maine Citizens Military Training Camp at Ft. McKinley in 1928 at the age of 17. He retired as the oldest enlisted man in the US Navy in 1972 after 44 years of faithful service to his beloved America. Commended for devotion to duty while under fire and bombing during the evacuation of Singapore in 1942. He served in both the Europe, Pacific theaters and continued during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Donald D. Duquette

My father was a combat photographer who covered all of Korea and the "big shots" like MacArthur and Mark Clark as well as photos of terrible atrocities. His pictures appeared in magazines worldwide. He died 3/14/14 of multiple myeloma. So proud of you, Dad, and miss your voice and your stories so much. Check out kwvdm.org for interviews of Korean War vets!

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