Bruce William WrightSpecialist FourB CO, 123RD AVN BN, 16TH AVN GP, AMERICAL DIV Army of the United States 06 July 1949 - 01 September 1970 West Des Moines, IA Panel 07W Line 032 |
 
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Bruce was a close family friend who was always known as Uncle Bruce to me. I will never forget the time when he was giving me a ride home from school and I was upset because I had been held back a grade. I can remember it as if it were yesterday, crying the tears of a nine year old because kids at school were making fun of me and calling me retarded. Bruce told me that I was not retarded but smart for staying back a grade and to always remember that I was smart enough to do anything. Today, I am a very successful father of five who owes a lot to an Uncle who took the time to talk to me before leaving for Viet Nam 6 days later. Thank you, Uncle Bruce, for taking a few moments out for a kid who needed a hand. |
Notes from The Virtual WallAlthough an infantryman, SP4 Wright was assigned to an aviation battalion and flew missions with them - enough to earn the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He is buried in the North Walker Cemetery, Des Moines County, Iowa. |
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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 08/10/2009