THE WALL OF FACES

May those who served never be forgotten. We can never truly repay the great debt we owe our fallen heroes. Rest in peace 1LT. Edgren, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your high school friend Robert Rand is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

Now you rest in the arms of our savior Jesus Christ along with the other heros of Co C. Until we meet again Brother

I was Lt. Edgren's sargent. We got ambushed Aug. 5 and I was on point. You could not see sometimes 15 feet due to the thick jungle sometimes. The NVA had took control of his area in 1968 and we were sent back to this remote area. Aug. 8. another platoon had point and we got ambushed again. They got chewed up and half of our platoon did also. Calvin Ramsey our machine was killed and Lt. Edgren picked the machine gun up and returned fire and was wia. Everyone did they best they could, it was bad. Any questions give me a call. Sincerely, Jimmy Morrison

I've read SMJUHSD.org post regarding Lt Edgren's final mission. The implication is that he led his men into an ambush due to his inexperience that led to 5 KIA's including himself. As a a former infantry Lt.in Viet Nam I take exception to this conclusion. I know that you can get caught in an ambush regardless of experience level.At this point in time to place fault on an officer that gave his life for his country is not only misplaced but shameful.