Daniel Loyd PoffSergeantHQ COMPANY, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION, USARV Army of the United States 08 September 1947 - 23 February 1969 Vancouver, Washington Panel 31W Line 016 |
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I was classmates with DANIEL LOYD POFF in the 1960's in Vancouver, WA. He was a very fine person, with a good sense of humor. His loss was felt very much in Vancouver. Now may he rest in Peace, in the golden light of eternal Love, from now and forever more!
Greg Payne |
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My name is Jeff Duvall and I served with Dan Poff in Vietnam. Dan and I did not just serve together, we were good friends in the same squad and shared a bunker together. I remember the last time I saw Dan was when he went off on R&R, and before he returned to the unit I had been seriously wounded. A number of months later, while I was recovering in a hospital, I got the bad news that Dan had been killed just before he was due to go home. I still remember what a gentle and kind man he was and a good friend. I also remember he had a pretty girlfriend back in Washington State waiting for him and what sounded like a great life awaiting him. I lost other comrades but the loss of Dan hit me the hardest. After all these years it was quite powerful and sad for me to find The Virtual Wall page dedicated to Dan Poff and included his photo.
Sgt. Jeff Duvall |
Thank you to Sergeant Daniel Poff and other soldiers who served our country in our hour of great need. Sergeant Poff and the other courageous men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War should be treasured as our national heroes. I want to thank you for the sacrifices that you have made in the name of freedom, hope, and humanity for generations to come.
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A Note from The Virtual WallFour men were killed in an early-morning raid on the 1st Cav's main camp:
The other men named in the Ms. Bednar's first article above are
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 25 Jun 2001
Last updated 11/13/2010