Brian Anthony Horinek

	Brian Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA

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13 Nov 2001 Parents Elmer and Rita Horinek Brian and Jennifer Johnson Horinek Photo taken when Brian received his Wings. "Stogie 11" BOQ Di An Vietnam December 1970 When tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. Written by CW3 Jimmy Butler , US Army before his death in Vietnam. A memorial initiated by his brothers and sisters. E-Mail may be sent to Charlotte Horning gopokes1@cox.net

01 Apr 2003 I sensed there was a problem, I saw it in his face, until this day he had worn red boots, now black ones took their place. He had worn red boots to my home, they always made me laugh. All of the children loved his red boots, why the change to black? He wore red boots when he visited me in the hospital, he wore them around the town, now black ones were on his feet, and the reason I had not found. His sermon was short and sweet, I remember it well. He spoke of our men at war, and the stories they could tell. At the back of the church I saw men in uniform, I had a hopeful thought. Maybe my brother will be home soon, I'll tell him what I have been taught! I learned to read this year, I'm sure he'll be impressed. I can't wait to see him, I hope he got lots of rest. Maybe he will know why the Priest is not wearing his red boots, and why he changed to black. I bet he'll figure it out, he's smart you know, everyone knows that! I wonder what is in the box located at the front of the church? No one has told me yet. Why is everyone so sad today, could it be they don't like black? At the Cemetery the people all filed in. They hugged me as they passed. Is this my brother who they talk about? Is he really home at last? The honor guard gave a 21-gun salute, my dad held me ever so tight. The soldiers gave my mom a flag, after folding it just right. I realized then that my brother was home for good, he had made the long trip back. No reservation for travel home, no airline ticket required. They say he is a hero, along with many more. I know this to be true, you see, I figured it out long before. Written by Diane Murray, one of Brian Horinek's sisters 28211 Hardin Store Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354 geomurr@attglobal.net

Mission Notes Three men of Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, were lost when their OH-58A (hull number 68-16964) went down: 1LT Brian Anthony Horinek, pilot SP4 Steve Spencer DeNike, observer PFC Howard Wayne Bramlett, Jr., crew chief

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his sister, Charlotte Horning gopokes1@cox.net  13 Nov 2001

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
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