** I never realized how much this really means to alot of us... still staying together and doing a great job. **
Lois, this is what it's all about, and we are not the first, and unfortunately we will not be the last, to refuse to forget our friends. I pray that none of us ever go through what you and your family did.
I hope it has helped you and the rest of your family feel better to know that Billie Joe's friends also will never forget him or any of the others. That, really, was the purpose of the coin.
I wish I could tell you I remember Billie Joe, because we were together for a few months at Pleiku. I don't. I do remember his memorial service in the Camp Holloway chapel, vividly, and how difficult a time it was. I simply cannot see his face; I'm sorry.
It was very thoughtful of you to post that note. Thank you.
Bob Kilpatrick