24 May 2005 He was a good man. From a cousin, CW4 Jim Miles james.m.miles@us.army.mil

 

07 Feb 2007 I had the honour of spending the week end of 10, 11 and 12 Sept 1971 with my brother Robert at Phu Loi. If anyone reading this can help me out, I'd like to make contact with some of the guys I met on my visits to Bob's outfit. I'd especially like to hear from "Gentle Ben Thompson", Mike Long, Mike Heblur (from Neb.), Captain Henderson, MSgt Flecher and/or Major Gilcoat. I've had contact with Mel (Redcloud) Sheldon from Marysville, Washington. "A Brother's Prayer" (Written during the all-night vigil prior to Bob's funeral) Dear Lord, Give me the strength To be half the man We bury here today. And give me what it takes To meet challanges his way. No task seemed too difficult, No burden too great, No barrier unpassable, No ending left to fate. He saw a people suffering, And went to aid their cause. He asked no recognition, No handshake nor applause. Why do men of same backgrounds take up such different roads, Where one takes up the burden, And the other adds to the loads. He gave his life protecting The rights of men like these, And we've got them here at home As well as overseas. Roger A. Fortin 21 Sept.1971 From his brother, MSgt. Roger A. Fortin USAF (Ret) P O Box 296, Doland, SD 57436 (605) 460-6317 ra4_10@yahoo.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall The casualty database implies Warrant Officer Fortin died in a helicopter crash, but he didn't. He was hit by enemy fire while in flight and died before his crewmates could get him to a medical facility.

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