Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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All gave some Some gave all Gearhart, Michael E. Marine 16 May 66 Stoltenburg, Mark E. Marine 21 July 66 Langenfeld, Charles T. Navy 17 Apr 68 Bolhouse, Dean F. Army 2 Jan 69 Noeldner, Daniel M. Army 6 Mar 69 Haider, James F. Army 9 Jun 69 Horner, Mark R. Army 15 Feb 70 Zimprich, Denis J. Army 7 Apr 70 Larson, Richard A. Air Force 22 May 70 Fortin, Robert C. Army 13 Sept 71 Casper, Ruthanne U.S. Embassy 4 Apr 75 Soldier I was that which others did not want To be.
I went where others feared to go, and Did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave Nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal Loneliness…should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the Stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed The sweet taste of a moment’s Love. I have a cried, pained, and hoped… But most of all I have lived times Others would say are best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say That I was proud of what I was …a soldier. George L. Skypeck
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