RIP Cpl. Derek C. Dixon

I dont know how I missed this first time round. Remember we were all just babies when we left. We who came back are not necessarily the lucky ones.

Stand fast, one minute silence.
LEST WE FORGET.​

Doc Watson
Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.
SASR.
1992-2003
Ret.​

 

God speed...may you always rest in peace, Derek.

And TooMany2Count, thanks for posting your remembrance of this fine young man.

May God watch over your son and keep him safe from harm...

 

Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace and may peace be with your family. I will remember you in my prayers.

 

God Speed young man. God Speed.

 

Thankyou to a True American Hero. R.I.P.

 

First, let me say I don't mean to hijack this thread in any way. However, this date has held a deep and very special meaning for me for the past 38 yrs. therefore I find it quite ironic (for the lack of a better term) that this thread has resurfaced today. Anyway, I now feel compelled to share this as a way to honor my brothers I lost this day, all those years ago, and those who have given their all since. God be with them.




Information on U.S. Army helicopter CH-47B tail number 67-18445
The Army purchased this helicopter 1067
Total flight hours at this point: 00001088
Date: 08/26/1970
Incident number: 70082622.KIA
Unit: 178 ASHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Air/land ***ault , Hot Area.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0100 feet and 010 knots.
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: AT851009
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Explosive Weapon; Non-Artillery launched or static weapons containing explosive charges. (RPG, 12.7MM)
causing a Fire.
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 29 DOI, 02 INJ . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and do***ent(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database. Survivability/Vulnerability Information ****ysis Center Helicopter database. Also: OPERA, LNNF, JSIDR, CASRP, CH47 (Operations Report. Lindenmuth New Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory

 

Semper FI Go with God.

 

Couldn't have said any better, unfortunately we all came back damaged. "FTW" still resonates for me.

V.N. cl*** of 72

 

It breaks my heart when I read posts like this one. Another young life gone...

I often think of the Guys we lost in Bosnia, with a heavy heart



I worked with you Guys - Marine Corps, and 82nd Airborne when we came over for some war games in 1996. All Good Blokes who work hard and play hard


Bob

Royal Corps of Signals (British Army)
1991-96

 

Angels In Uniform

In sand storms or pouring rain
In the U.S. is where most were born
Fighting for the rights of others
Are our blessed Angels in Uniform

Some have battled evil before
To others, this fight is new
Remember that the rights of many
Are won by a special few
Heroes one and all I say
Brave men and women choose
To protect the freedom we love
In a battle they will not lose
Thanks to all who served before
And to all who serve today
May God watch over and protect you
Is what we at home will pray
In the air, on the land or sea
In a world that's so badly torn
Go these wonderful and fearless
Blessed Angels in Uniform.

As for the people that do not understand or support our troops, we would not have the taken for granted lifestyle.
“His memory should serve as a reminder of the sacrifices that some of the best young men and women in America have made for their country.”

" Semper Fi "

 

It is the soldier, not the reporter,<O</O
Who has given us the freedom of the press.<O</O
It is the soldier, not the poet,<O</O
Who has given us the freedom of speech.<O</O
It is the soldier, not the campus organiser,<O</O
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.<O</O
It is the soldier,<O</O
Who salutes the flag,<O</O
Who serves beneath the flag,<O</O
And whose coffin is d****d in the flag,<O</O
Who allows the protestor to disrespect the flag.