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HONORED ON PANEL 15W, LINE 32 OF THE WALL

CHARLES ELTON FERRELL

WALL NAME

CHARLES E FERRELL

PANEL / LINE

15W/32

DATE OF BIRTH

04/14/1940

CASUALTY PROVINCE

KONTUM

DATE OF CASUALTY

12/06/1969

HOME OF RECORD

LAWTON

COUNTY OF RECORD

Comanche County

STATE

OK

BRANCH OF SERVICE

ARMY

RANK

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REMEMBRANCES

LEFT FOR CHARLES ELTON FERRELL
POSTED ON 8.4.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris

do not stand at my grave and weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
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POSTED ON 11.29.2018
POSTED BY: Addison H.

Thank You!

Charles,
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for my freedom. You will forever be remembered.
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POSTED ON 10.11.2018

Final Mission of CPT Charles E. Ferrell

On December 6, 1969, a U.S. Army UH-1D helicopter (#66-16699) from the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, 52nd Aviation Battalion, was operating over a Central Highlands battlefield when it was shot down about 16 miles northeast of Kontum. Eleven persons were killed in the crash, including five Americans and five Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) personnel plus one Viet Cong detainee. The aircraft was observing an operation of the 42nd South Vietnamese Regiment and a Civilian Irregular Defense Group militia unit when it was hit by small arms fire. The helicopter lost power at a low altitude above thick jungle canopy and crashed. The lost Americans included (crewmen) aircraft commander 1LT Philip J. Schrock, pilot CPT Charles E. Ferrell, crew chief SP5 Peter K. Miranda, gunner PFC Rolland L. Durflinger, and passenger COL George L. Miller, an ARVN advisor from MACV. The lost ARVN personnel included COL Nguyen Ba Lien, the commander of 10,000 government troops plus two majors accompanying him. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, vhpa.org, and “10 Killed in Huey Over Battlefield.” Pacific Stars & Stripes, December 8, 1969]
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POSTED ON 9.1.2018
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Captain Charles Ferrell,
Thank you for your service as a Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander - Helicopter Pilot. It is Labor Day weekend, and we remember you 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.
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POSTED ON 11.6.2013
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]

Remembering An American Hero

Dear Captain Charles Elton Ferrell, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter
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