Gerald KirbyPrivate First ClassC CO, 1ST BN, 501ST INF RGT, 101 ABN DIV Army of the United States 28 August 1949 - 22 July 1968 Houston, TX Panel 51W Line 034 |
 
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Gerald Kirby and I buddied up at the in-country new arrival training center for all Screaming Eagles, "SERTS" in Bien Hoa. We helped each other adjust to the new environment. What I remember most is that he had a great sense of humor. He joked around a lot ... and made me laugh. We were assigned to the same unit and took that terrifying first helicopter ride out to the bush together. We were assigned to different platoons, so from that time on we didn't get to see each other much. The afternoon he was killed we were having lunch along a trail. A sniper made him his target. He survived only one month, we had hoped to do the twelve togeter. From that date on, I was never sure of my survival. I could only ask God to be with me, and do my best. I regret that I do not have a photo of Kirby ... some day I hope to contact a family member of his to share what he meant to me. I will never forget him ... I live in his place. Miss you, buddy. |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, Rick Bergquist 13002 Edwards Rd. La Mirada, Ca 90638 rbergquist@semprautilities.com 26 Feb 2004 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 02/26/2004