26 Apr 2002 My Uncle, Sgt. Ronnie T. Mathis, was mother's brother. Ronnie was killed en route to Landing Zone Albany from Landing Zone X-Ray when Alpha Company was ambushed. He was a wonderful Uncle who will never be forgotten. Yvonne 5079 Rennes Drive Marrero, La. 70072 yguidroz@cox.net 06 Nov 2002 As we prepare to make our journey to THE WALL for the Ia Drang Memorial Services, Nov. 10, 2002, I wrote this poem for Ronnie. I want to leave it at THE WALL in his memory. Yvonne 26 Dec 2003 It has been such an honor to have become acquainted with friends, comrades and leaders who served with Ronnie. Many still suffer from the horrors of Vietnam 1965 and I have written a poem about the survivors, those who fought in a far away land and those who battled the loss of their loved one. These battles continue today within the memories of the warriors and the families left behind. You can read the poem here . Yvonne

 

01 May 2002 My husband and father of our daughter, Mindy Michele Mathis Lawrence. Our time together was short. Ronnie was a very gentle, sweet, kind person. Nancy A. Mathis 526 Oakbluff Circle Charlotte, NC 28216 akessel227@aol.com

 

01 May 2002 It was my honor to have known Ronnie. He was a fine young man and it's no surprise to learn that he was also a hero who paid the ultimate price for his country. His legacy of courage will never be forgotten and I appreciate this opportunity to pay tribute to Ronnie and to his family, especially his sister and my best friend, Glenda. Sherrie Greenwood Hendrix E-mail address is not available.

 

28 May 2002 I am Sergeant Gordon N. Mathis, Ronnie's son. I am looking for more information on my father's Service Career and unit assignments. If you have any info please send it to me at gordon.mathis@us.army.mil . Gordon Mathis 9687D Fitzsimmons Loop, Fort Drum, NY 13602

 

17 Sep 2002 Uncle Ronnie was the brother of my mother, Juanita. Although he died before I was born, I feel like I know him from my aunts, cousins and mother. I recently watched "We Were Soldiers", that movie will touch my life forever. God Bless you Uncle Ronnie, I Love you!! From his niece, Kathleen Immekus 7395 Kelshire Trace, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Immekus88@hotmail.com

 

24 Oct 2002 Ronnie Thomas Mathis, our nephew, was one of the kindest and sweetest persons in the world. We loved him as if he were our own son. One of the saddest days of our lives was the day we learned that Ronnie had lost his life. We shall cherish him in our hearts, always. From his aunt and uncle, Doris and Dwight Thomas jellybean30177@earthlink.net

 

04 Dec 2002 I was the platoon leader of the 1st platoon, Ronnie was my RTO. He was not only there every time I needed a radio, he was there every time I needed anything. After I was wounded he helped carry me and protected me as they fought their way to a clearing to call in the medevac choppers later that day. Bob Konrardy robbyracoon@mchsi.com

 

13 Jan 2003 My name is Moniqua Allen. I am the long lost daughter of Ronnie. I am now found. My father will forever be missed. I may not have known him, but I will forever love him I love you, Dad, and I miss you. Moniqua Allen allen708@bellsouth.net

 

01 Feb 2003 My brother, My hero. You will never be forgotten ... and one day I'll be at your side again. From his sister, Glenda Sammons sammonsg@saic.com

 

28 Jan 2004 My name is Megan Green, I am Moniqua Allen's oldest daughter. Ronnie was my grandfather, one that I never got the chance to know. Thank you for being brave, grandfather. I love you, even though I didn't know you. From his grand-daughter, Megan Green gods_princess182003@hotmail.com

 

Sergeant Ronnie T. Mathis died in the fighting in the Ia Drang Valley November 1965. Visit the Landing Zone X-Ray site and The Virtual Wall's Ia Drang Memorial

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