THE WALL OF FACES

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"An God said who shall we send.I answered I am here,send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Facta Non Verba

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 sun 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.

Mary Frye – 1932

Loren, Although we never met, I just want you to know you are not forgotten. You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for what you believed in. Sleep well my friend, and thank you for protecting the freedoms we enjoy today.
A true hero.

FIRST LIEUTENANT


LOREN DOUGLAS HAGEN


served as a


TEAM LEADER


with a


UNITED STATES ARMY

TRAINING ADVISORY GROUP


and was a posthumous recipient of the


<><><><> CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR <><><><>


who rests in honored glory in


ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY


ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA


" WHERE VALOR PROUDLY SLEEPS "



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CITATION

FOR AWARD OF THE

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR



REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

7 AUGUST 1971



For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lieutenant Hagen distinguished
himself in action while serving as the team leader of a small
reconnaissance team operating deep within enemy held territory.
At approximately 0630 hours on the morning of August 7, 1971, the
small team came under a fierce assault by a superior sized enemy
force using heavy small arms, automatic weapons, mortar, and
rocket fire. 1st Lieutenant Hagen immediately began returning
small arms fire upon the attackers and successfully led this team
in repelling the first enemy onslaught. He then quickly deployed
his men into more strategic defense locations before the enemy
struck again in an attempt to overrun and annihilate the
beleaguered team's members. 1st Lieutenant repeatedly exposed
himself to the enemy fire directed at him as he constantly moved
about the team's perimeter, directing fire, rallying the members,
and resupplying the team with ammunition, while courageously
returning small arms and hand grenade fire in a valorous attempt
to repel the advancing enemy force. The courageous actions and
expert leadership abilities of 1st Lieutenant Hagen were a great
source of inspiration and instilled confidence in the team members.
After observing an enemy rocket make a direct hit on and destroy
one of the team's bunkers, 1st Lieutenant Hagen moved toward
the wrecked bunker in search for team members despite the fact
that the enemy force controlled the bunker area. With total
disregard for his own personal safety, he crawled through the
enemy fire while returning small arms fire upon the enemy force.
Undaunted by the enemy rockets and grenades impacting around
him, 1st Lieutenant Hagen desperately advanced upon the
destroyed bunker until he was fatally wounded by enemy small
arms and automatic weapons fire. With complete disregard for
his personal safety, 1st Lieutenant Hagen's courageous gallantry,
extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity above and beyond the call
of duty, at the cost of his own life, were in keeping with the
highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit
upon himself and the United States Army.
He gallantly gave his life for his country.



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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR


was presented to his family

on 8 August 1974

at

Blair House

by the

Vice President of the United States of America

Gerald R. Ford



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THE PROUD YOUNG VALOR THAT ROSE ABOVE THE MORTAL

AND THEN, AT LAST, WAS MORTAL AFTER ALL





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE