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HONORED ON PANEL 1W, LINE 7 OF THE WALL
CALVIN COOLIDGE COOKE JR
WALL NAME
CALVIN C COOKE JR
PANEL / LINE
1W/7
DATE OF BIRTH
CASUALTY PROVINCE
DATE OF CASUALTY
HOME OF RECORD
COUNTY OF RECORD
STATE
BRANCH OF SERVICE
RANK
ASSOCIATED ITEMS LEFT AT THE WALL
REMEMBRANCES
LEFT FOR CALVIN COOLIDGE COOKE JR
POSTED ON 2.10.2011
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Calvin is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
POSTED ON 10.31.2007
POSTED BY: Marie O'Donnell
Home, At Last
Just over a year ago our family gathered to welcome our brother home and finally lay him to rest after 34 years.
Joining us were many brave men who had also served in Vietnam and who considered it an honor to be invited to be there. We family members felt that we were the ones honored for these men and their families to be there with us. But, to the members of Chapter 172, Vietnam Veterans of America, it was their brother, too, who was coming home and they wanted to be there to greet him and pay their respects.
As we gathered in the Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery a sense of peace came over me, and I found myself smiling... an odd response for such a solemn occasion. But, I was almost overcome by such a feeling of joy. I could feel Grady there with us and how glad he was to be home and to be among his family and friends. I could almost hear him say, "All of this, for me?"
Now, on a quiet hillside near our parents and grandmother, who loved and missed him so much, our brother can finally be at peace. Home, at last.
Welcome back, big brother. We will always miss you, but, at least you are here with us where you belong. We love you.
Joining us were many brave men who had also served in Vietnam and who considered it an honor to be invited to be there. We family members felt that we were the ones honored for these men and their families to be there with us. But, to the members of Chapter 172, Vietnam Veterans of America, it was their brother, too, who was coming home and they wanted to be there to greet him and pay their respects.
As we gathered in the Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery a sense of peace came over me, and I found myself smiling... an odd response for such a solemn occasion. But, I was almost overcome by such a feeling of joy. I could feel Grady there with us and how glad he was to be home and to be among his family and friends. I could almost hear him say, "All of this, for me?"
Now, on a quiet hillside near our parents and grandmother, who loved and missed him so much, our brother can finally be at peace. Home, at last.
Welcome back, big brother. We will always miss you, but, at least you are here with us where you belong. We love you.
POSTED ON 10.20.2007
POSTED BY: CLAY MARSTON
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO THIS MIA HERO OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
STAFF SERGEANT
CALVIN COOLIDGE COOKE JR.
345th TACTICAL AIRLIFT SQUADRON
374th TACTICAL AIRLIFT WING
13th AIR FORCE
( MISSING IN ACTION )
CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF
THE SILVER STAR
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Calvin Coolidge Cooke, Jr. (578-56-3151), Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force during an air mission in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Cooke distinguished himself by intrepid actions while serving with the 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing, 13th Air Force. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Air Force.
- CITIUS - ALTIUS - FORTIUS -
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE