THE WALL OF FACES

Bruce Badger grew up in northern Vermont in the town of Danville. He graduated from Danville High School in 1964. He played soccer, basketball and baseball all 4 years for the Danville Indians. Bruce also worked at the Summit House on the top of Mt Washington, operating a cog railway.
Louis Legendre Lessard reminisced about Bruce- He was a quiet man who loved the outdoors and hiking. He died in active combat in the Vietnam War on April 2, 1968. He was one of eight soldiers in an assault vehicle that was blown up when it ran over a land mine. Seven of the eight were killed. He is buried in the family lot in the Danville Cemetery. On October 22, 1983, the five miles of town road from Danville to North Danville were renamed the Bruce Badger Memorial Highway. At the naming over 60 people attended including all of Bruce’s immediate family.
Thanks for the graduation picture and story goes to Patty and John of the Danville Historical Society.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Louise Lessard is touching. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever....

May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SP4. Badger, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Thank you for your service.

Specialist Four Bruce Lyle Badger, Served with C Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Americal Division, United States Army Vietnam.