Sp/5 Roger Vaughn
La Grange, MO
1948-1983
C Co. 815th Engr Bn (const)
1969-1971
63C20 Tracked Vehicle Repairman
Roger lived hard and died young, leaving two daughters,
and some of us to remember him.
Dick Bowman
2002
Freddie Ayoub Born Dec 16, 1948
Died October 27,1983
From Detroit, MI
MOS 62E20
E-4 Service # RA16849207
B Company 815th Engineer Battalion 68-69(approx.)
*Just found a paper stating that he was in Co E, 11TH Bn, 3d Bde USATC Armor in Fort Knox, dated Dec of 1965, so maybe thats where he went after basic? (most likely his Basic Combat Training unit, RDB)
My dad was a well liked rebel of sorts. I've been told by many that he was a free spirited kind of guy with an open mind and a big heart. He wasn't really fond of authority figures, pretty laid back and into having a good time, all the time(I guess some things run in the family!) He played guitar alot and from what I hear was a pretty good artist. He also liked restoring his 1968 T Bird Convertible. He didn't take kindly to rigid societal standards or 9-5ing it. He was more of a drifter than anything.
He got married to my mom in 1974, and I was born in 1975. They divorced shortly after I was born. I think she was the only woman he ever loved.
He was always proud of the fact that he served in Vietnam. He'd tell me stories of all the pranks the guys would do on each other, and how Kool Aid really helped get the water down. He never went into the heavy stuff because I was so young, but everyone knew that it deeply affected him.
The last few years weren't so good to him. He wasn't working, and fell into heroin addiction. He got sick in August of 1983, and it took him 2 months of suffering with no speech,high fevers, and spinal taps until he finally met his maker. It was very,very sad because he was so young, but at the same time, it was a relief, because he was finally at peace and wasn't suffering emotionally or physically anymore. I know that Vietnam affected him in more ways than he led us to believe, and I guess he dealt with it the best way he knew how. I wish he could've had a happier, longer life, and gotten the help he needed, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be.
So in closing, I'd like to say that my dad has always been my hero. He wasn't perfect and things weren't pretty all the time, but he was the coolest, most bad assed dad a kid could ever ask for. I'll never forget the good times we shared together, and I hope he's looking down at us now-smiling, happy, and proud of his little girl.
Kerrie Anne Ayoub-Adair
Randy Kinard
(rwkturtle)
D Co 815th Engr Bn (constr)
1970-1971
KINARD, Randy Randy Wayne Kinard, 55, of Hanahan, husband of Roberta W. Kinard (Bobbie), entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mr. Randy W. Kinard are invited to attend the funeral service of the former on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Born June 29, 1949 in Charleston, he was the son of the late Ottis E. Kinard and Willie E. Peeples. Mr. Kinard was an Army Veteran. He served in the Vietnam War with the 815th Engineer Battalion, The Army Reserve 1024 Army Transport Unit out of Charleston, during the Gulf War. He was a Reserved Deputy with the Charleston County Sheriff's Department, a building official with the City of Hanahan, and a former Hanahan Fire Fighter, a member of the Easter Star Chapter 250, a mason, member of the Carolina Lodge 375. Mr. Kinard was an avid scuba diver, avid golfer, active with the Carolina Children's Charity with the Hanahan Fire Department. Mr. Kinard loved to sky dive. He was of the Methodist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Roberta W. Kinard of Hanahan; two sons, James Eagle and wife Tammy of Summerville, Andrew Kinard of Hanahan; sister, Libby Campbell of Bonneau; nephew, Wayne Campbell of Bonneau; brother, Eddie Kinard and wife Dawn of Jemison, AL; brother-in-law, Bill Wood and wife Fran of Boynton Beach; sister-in-law, Rosemary Davis of Port Orange, FL; uncle, Calvin Peeples and wife Shirley of Jacksonboro; grandson, Jacob Eagle of Summerville and several cousins. Mr. Kinard was predeceased by a step-son, Richard Charles Wood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carolina Children Charity, 811 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Rest in Peace
| From Onrie Brown, 102nd Engr Co, news of another 815th veteran's passing....... Geary Wayne Daggs | |  |
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|   Geary Wayne Daggs, 54, of Oklahoma City passed away Feb. 26, 2005. He was a long time employee of Hobby Lobby and General Motors. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. Geary loved all of his family and friends, his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles were very special to him. He has friends he has had a lifetime and will be missed by all. Geary was preceded in death by his father, George L. Daggs. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his mother, Marie Daggs; a daughter, Lindsey Daggs and her mother Gwen; step children, Chris Peters, Melvin Haggard, Angie Jack, Jeff Massey and Jennifer Duggan; 3 brothers, Merritt and wife Veronica, Van and wife Marsha, Steve and wife Kit; and 4 step grandchildren. The family extends special thanks to Autumn Bridge Hospice and Hillcrest Living Center of Moore. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Autumn Bridge Hospice. Services 10:00 AM Wednesday in the North Chapel of Southern Hills Baptist Church.
Published in The Oklahoman on 3/1/2005.
From ccdriver, news of another 102nd veteran's passing: |
Thomas F. Delagardelle
1948-2005
102nd Engr Co (CS) 1969-1970
Living in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Gilbertville. Died in Omaha of natural causes. He was employed as a crane operator for several construction companies. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam in the 102nd Engr. He was a member of the Alcoholics Anonymous, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion of Gilbertville and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
09/09/05
July 31 2006 Allen "Pain" Wayne Mitchell of Bomont, WV entered into rest on Saturday July 29, 2006 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Allen was born on Feburary 28, 1951 in Odessa, WV to the late Dempsey " Tobe" and Amanda Mitchell. Allen was a retired Truck Driver, he was a Member of the Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin, WV. He was also a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War were he recieved a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Alfered Mitchell. Allen is survived by his Son Allen W. Mitchell Jr. of Bomont, WV. Sisters, Phylis Taylor of Clendenin, WV; Donna Jean Hall of Bomont, WV; Shirly Faulkner of Bomont, WV; Carolyn Sue Barker of Bomont. Brothers, Edward Mitchell of Powell, OH; William C. Mitchell of Bomont, WV; Charles V. Mitchell of Falling Rock, WV. Also by two grandchildren Allen Wayne Mitchell III; and Riley William Funeral Service will be Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Reamer Gospel Tabernacle in Clendenin, WV with the Minister Don Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Schoonover Cemtery Bomont, WV; with Military Burial Rites conducted by the American Legion Post #61 Friends may call Monday July 31, 2006 at the Carl Wilson Funeral Home Chapel Clay, WV from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Online condolences can be left for the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
B Co 815th Engr Bn veteran and long time driver of the "Bounty Hunter guntruck." "Mitch" was wounded while on his way home to the "World" from Di linh. He was riding in the rear of the truck SSGT. Milo Issacs was in when the RPG unfortunately found it's mark.
Dick Bowman
3/3/07
