IN HONORED REMEMBRANCE
Sgt. Beikirch passed away on December 26, 2021.
Final Mail Call in progress: Please join us in paying tribute to his extraordinary life, legacy, and devotion to his injured comrades during the Vietnam War.
…Although in extremely critical condition due to his multiple wounds, Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft, and gathered the stunned survivors…
…With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and…
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