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HONORED ON PANEL 15W, LINE 71 OF THE WALL
CHARLES BERNARD DRAUT JR
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CHARLES B DRAUT JR
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LEFT FOR CHARLES BERNARD DRAUT JR
POSTED ON 5.18.2023
POSTED BY: Brynlee Beaver
Love you
POSTED ON 1.3.2023
POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston
I'm Proud of Our Vietnam Veterans
Captain Charles Bernard Draut Jr., Served with Battery C, 2nd Battalion (Aerial Rocket Artillery), 20th Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
POSTED ON 5.3.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
We Will Remember
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
POSTED ON 4.29.2020
POSTED BY: Janice Zeller
Charlie, 1964
Dear Charlie,
When I think of you so many memories come to life. When I accidently got into this web-page I was delighted! It was great seeing you and reading of all your accomplishments! You were the best! Your Mom and Dad raised a wonderful young Christian man whose life was cut short! Not by God, but by mankind's stupidity, insanity and "man's inhumanity to man". God just took you away from pain and suffering.
My crush on you started when were freshmen at Central HS. We were walking with friends and talking about football. It was a Friday, a nice afternoon, and I didn't know anything about football, you did. You had a football player's build, but you didn't play at school. You told some dumb joke about Nixon and JFK. I said I didn't get it, you tried to explain, your face got red, and you stammered and stuttered then said something like forget it. I had a crush on you ever since and it grew throughout high school. You were the one I dated the most.
You went in ROTC and I was a Sponsor Officer. When you put on that uniform you changed. You were always laid back, joking, care-free, easy going, but when you were in that uniform you became serious, a soldier. We had 4th hour ROTC. We were in Shield & Spear, picnics, Bean Lake, Lake Contrary, Foose Ball, Sock Hops, ROTC Balls, Parades, Prom and graduation. I don't remember that we ever said good-bye, but it was more like, goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite, sweet dreams and see ya. See ya soon, see ya later, see ya around, but always there was a "see Ya". After high school we drifted apart, I guess it was for the best. When
I saw you Mom, like yesterday, but over 25 years ago, She shared your letters with me. The heart breaking, gut-wrenching, horrific experiences you went through. Only God could give you such inner strength. I know there were lots of great guys who went to the "conflict", but you are the one closest to my heart. When I was told of your death here, I cried. Charlie, I was married and had a child . Yet I cried for you! When I pass from this life to the next, when I see my Lord and God, When I see my Savior, I know you will be close by. I will see you face, your smile, hear your voice and listen to you sing! You won't know me. I'm old, gray, wrinkled, but you will know the Sprit in me. Then maybe, hopefully, you will give me one of those fabulous Charlie Draut hugs! See ya
Love, Jan
CHS 1964
St. Joe Mo
When I think of you so many memories come to life. When I accidently got into this web-page I was delighted! It was great seeing you and reading of all your accomplishments! You were the best! Your Mom and Dad raised a wonderful young Christian man whose life was cut short! Not by God, but by mankind's stupidity, insanity and "man's inhumanity to man". God just took you away from pain and suffering.
My crush on you started when were freshmen at Central HS. We were walking with friends and talking about football. It was a Friday, a nice afternoon, and I didn't know anything about football, you did. You had a football player's build, but you didn't play at school. You told some dumb joke about Nixon and JFK. I said I didn't get it, you tried to explain, your face got red, and you stammered and stuttered then said something like forget it. I had a crush on you ever since and it grew throughout high school. You were the one I dated the most.
You went in ROTC and I was a Sponsor Officer. When you put on that uniform you changed. You were always laid back, joking, care-free, easy going, but when you were in that uniform you became serious, a soldier. We had 4th hour ROTC. We were in Shield & Spear, picnics, Bean Lake, Lake Contrary, Foose Ball, Sock Hops, ROTC Balls, Parades, Prom and graduation. I don't remember that we ever said good-bye, but it was more like, goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite, sweet dreams and see ya. See ya soon, see ya later, see ya around, but always there was a "see Ya". After high school we drifted apart, I guess it was for the best. When
I saw you Mom, like yesterday, but over 25 years ago, She shared your letters with me. The heart breaking, gut-wrenching, horrific experiences you went through. Only God could give you such inner strength. I know there were lots of great guys who went to the "conflict", but you are the one closest to my heart. When I was told of your death here, I cried. Charlie, I was married and had a child . Yet I cried for you! When I pass from this life to the next, when I see my Lord and God, When I see my Savior, I know you will be close by. I will see you face, your smile, hear your voice and listen to you sing! You won't know me. I'm old, gray, wrinkled, but you will know the Sprit in me. Then maybe, hopefully, you will give me one of those fabulous Charlie Draut hugs! See ya
Love, Jan
CHS 1964
St. Joe Mo
POSTED ON 6.15.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Captain Charles Draut,
Thank you for you service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander - Pilot, with the 1st Cavalry. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for you service as a Field Artillery Unit Commander - Pilot, with the 1st Cavalry. We remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.