Bruce Edward Mielke
Lance Corporal
H&S CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Evansville, Indiana
March 08, 1948 to August 01, 1967
BRUCE E MIELKE is on the Wall at Panel 24E, Line 62

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30 Jan 2001

I am in contact with your friends Dave and Randy. They were with you when you were killed. Dave has told me what happened. Both Dave and Randy fondly remember you.

You and I share a last name. I never knew you but I know that I will NEVER FORGET YOU!



01 Aug 2002

Dear Bruce,

You paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country 35 years ago today.

As I 'talk' to you each day I see that wonderful, broad smile of yours. I also hear 'Groovin' by The Rascals in my mind each day. It was your favorite song. It will forever be a link to you.

You are remembered with respect and love. I feel as if you were my 'brother'.

I know you had a part in what happened to me when The Moving Wall visited my city. I only pray that some day I understand 'why?'

With love,
Patty



01 Aug 2003

Bruce,
Your sacrifice is not nor ever will be forgotten.

I see your broad smile.

I am playing 'Groovin' by The Rascals as I remember you ... it is for you, Bruce.

With respect and love,
Patty



August 1, 2004

You are not forgotten, Bruce.

This is for you..... Groovin' by The Rascals

Thank you for serving. You paid the ultimate for your country.

Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if
they have ever made a difference in the world ...
but the Marines don't have that problem.

-- Ronald Reagan --

Patty



August 1, 2005

You are not forgotten.

With respect,
Patty



March 8, 2007

Remembering you on what would be your 59th birthday.
Not forgotten.

Patty



01 Aug 2007

You are not forgotten.

Patricia Mielke



From a grateful American,
Patricia Mielke
12 Melinda Lane, Easthampton, Ma 01027
racinyank@aol.com




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A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 01 Aug 1967, during Operation PIKE, H&S Company 3/5 lost two men during a hamlet search 4 kilometers southeast of Hoi An. The men were LCpl Bruce E. Mielke and LCpl Charles G. Butler of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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