Charles Edwin Engle

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16 Mar 2001 Charles (Chuck) Engle was a much loved and much admired young man. He is deeply missed but always remembered. From a friend, Dodie E-Mail may be forwarded via the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

19 Aug 2003 Charles, it is with the greatest sadness that I add to your memorial. It was just recently that I learned of the "Ravens" and the work they did in Laos and for the Hmong people. I have met several of your fellow "Ravens" and recently read the book by the same name. Those I met, Larry Sanborn, Jim Stanford, and Charlie Jones, captured my heart and we are now very dear friends. I am so honored. They represent you and all the brothers who did not return "home" very well. OUR VVA Chapter will now add the Ravens' story to our education of the youth in today's schools. It, like the Vietnam War, must be understood, and the men involved, honored. Rest in peace, Charles. You deserve it. With great respect Judith Singer jsinger@uwm.edu

7 Jun 2004 I often wonder what life would be like if you had made it home. Always in our thoughts. From his sister, Roxanne rocky765@aol.com

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the AIR FORCE CROSS to CHARLES EDWIN ENGLE Captain United States Air Force for service as set forth in the following CITATION: The Air Force Cross is presented to Charles Edwin Engle, Captain, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force as a Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 20 June 1970. On that date, while attempting to pinpoint a downed pilot's location, Captain Engle's aircraft was met with a hail of gunfire which severed the fuel line, drenching the aircraft and pilot. With complete disregard for his own safety, Captain Engle continued his efforts to suppress surrounding ground fire positions. When the pilot was located, a pickup was attempted. During the attempt, the rescue aircraft helicopter received heavy automatic weapons fire. Realizing that the rescue aircraft was in extreme danger of being shot down, Captain Engle, again with complete disregard for his own safety, dove his aircraft between the gun position and the helicopter, thereby allowing the helicopter to safely break away. After the ground fire was suppressed, other aircraft moved in for a successful pickup. Through his superb airmanship, aggressiveness, and extraordinary heroism, Captain Engle reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister, Roxanne rocky765@aol.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 16 Mar 2001
Last updated 05/25/2007