THE WALL OF FACES

I have worn my bracelet in honor of AT Galvin since I was 17. Even though I posted a few years ago, may we never forget.

Pilot LCDR Carrol O. Crain Jr., co-pilot LTJG George F. Pawlish, and aviation electronics technician AT Ronald E. Galvin comprised the crew of an A-3B "Skywarrior" aircraft on board the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) off the coast of Vietnam in 1967. The three were assigned to Heavy Attack Squadron 4. On March 8, 1967 Crain's aircraft launched from the Kitty Hawk on a strike mission into North Vietnam. Shortly after launch, they were notified to delay their time over the target by ten minutes due to a delay in the launching of the support aircraft. This was the last contact with them. No distress signals were received and all efforts to locate or make contact with them were unsuccessful. Their last known location was about 15 miles off the coast of North Vietnam, due east of the city of Ron. All three men were listed Missing in Action, and were not declared dead until seven years later, at which time their deaths were accounted as hostile deaths occurring while the men were missing, indicating that enemy action was involved. Despite these determinations, the Navy judged that the aircraft flew or fell into the water prior to departing their over-water holding point. A naval casualty board determined that their bodies could not be recovered. [Taken from pownetwork.org]

I've been wearing a bracelet with your name and information on it for about 5 years now. I proudly display it, rarely take if off and gladly tell everyone that asks about the story behind the bracelet and as much as i can about you.
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You will Never Be Forgotten!!

I miss you every day. If we could only know for sure that you are at peace. All of these wonderful people that leave their thanks and gratitude for your service makes me realize that there are still people out there who care and understand. I love you so much and I look forward to the day when we are together again.

Chief, i want to thank you for your service. I wear a bracelet with your information on it. I proudly tell people as much as i can when asked about it.
Thank you