Captain John De Mey, Served with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

We all know so well that we celebrate Memorial Day because of the ultimate sacrifice you gave John. I am the fortunate one to be able to celebrate your supreme sacrifice. I was on the LZ that early morning when you met you destiny that would forever be in my mind. I wish I could have saved you that morning but it was not to be. Because of this site you will be remembered by everyone that ever knew you and by everyone like myself that speak of you when ever appropriate. It is surely so hard and painful to remember.

Most say Happy Memorial Day and I think "Happy"? Well, there are a few things to be happy about. 1st I am very happy that I ever knew John, he was a good person and a good representative of our country. 2nd I am happy that we celebrate those that gave their all so that we all could live and live free. 3rd I am happy for this site which hopefully will be here for ever to memorialize those that have fallen during the Vietnam War. It is not what information about John that is beside his picture that is most important, but all those that have posted what was and is important to them about John. Thanks again John for being my friend for those few short months.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your sister Marie is poignant. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

"Dear Marie, I can't even begin to answer your philosophical discussion or explanation of your feelings about this "war". Mainly because, at this moment, I'm too involved. Secondly, because I'm too tired, not just physically, but mentally.
The past several months have depleted my reasoning powers. I can't even follow through on an intelligent discussion at this time."
"Your photos I'm returning because they will only be ruined with me.
The photos are beautiful and so are you...Your letters have always been a breath of fresh air to me."
"I desire to be free again...just to roam the hills and walk barefoot in the green pastures and be able to appreciate a golden sunset and say to myself honestly, that..."I am me and I am free and it can be done and I can do it and no one can hold me back."