Pain......

[A.B]

UH663-611. March 11, 1968.

? Killed during rescue:
CMSgt. Richard L. Etchberger.

? Killed in action/body not recovered:
Lt. Col. Clarence F. Blanton
MSgt. James H. Calfee
TSgt. Melvin A. Holland
SSgt. Herbert A. Kirk
SSgt. Henry G. Gish
SSgt. Willis R. Hall
SSgt. James W. Davis
SSgt. David S. Price
TSgt. Donald K. Springsteadah
SSgt. Don F. Worley.

? Killed in action/body recovered:
TSgt. Patrick L. Shannon.



Time. Like a predator,
does it stalk us all.

But for some of us,
so also does pain.

Relentless, and without mercy,
does it once more, kill again.

Once more, through day and night,
does the beast feast on my heart.

Oh Father! Let time gain, and kill,
the beast within.


Your loving son
A.B