THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Doug Bills is moving and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

Warrant Officer Terry Lynn Henry was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as a Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to the 3RD PLT, 191ST AHC, 13TH AVN BN, 164TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HenryTL01a.htm

Dear Terry,

It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly 50 years since you proudly served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. Although we never actually met, I feel as though I know you.

Your picture along with your father’s and those of others veterans from Clarion line our Main Street several months throughout the year for all to observe and respect for your dedicated service to our country. You are also recognized at services throughout the year on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. On December 14, a remembrance wreath was prominently placed at your final resting place in the Clarion Cemetery along side of your father and over 1300 other veterans as part of the National Wreaths Across America ceremony. The wind, rain and eventual snow were cold but it was a heartwarming experience for everyone in attendance that day to remember, honor and teach.

But most importantly the memory of your spirit is kept alive in our hearts through stories told by your dear proud mother, Pauline, who at 91 years young continues to share her cherished memories of time spent together during your very adventurous full life that was cut short much too soon. Also your friends and classmates continue to this day to share their fond memories of experiences growing up with you in Clarion which brings a smile to her face, sometimes a tear to her eye and undoubtedly a tinge of pain to a broken heart that can only be imagined by a parent who has lost a child – her only son!

Please know that your legacy continues to live on in our hearts.

Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace, friend, RIP.
In grateful appreciation,
Doug Bills

Dear WO Terry Henry, Thank you for your service as a Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot. Your 49th anniversary just passed, sad. Watch over America, it still needs your courage. Rest in peace with the angels.

On May 9, 1970, a U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C (tail number 66-15148) from 3rd Platoon (Guns), 191st Assault Helicopter Company, was fired on by a hostile ground force and crashed and burned about five miles southwest of the city of Tra Vinh in Vinh Binh Province, RVN. Three crewmen were killed in the incident: pilot WO1 Terry L. Henry, crew chief SP4 Stephen H. Haight, and gunner SP4 Kris M. Perdomo. Personnel in the area were on hand immediately to inspect the site of the crash, and all crewmen aboard the helicopter were accounted for except for SP4 Haight. On May 17, 1973, the Joint Casualty Resolution Center (JCRC) searched the site of the crash, aided by metal detectors, and encompassing an area 450 by 850 meters centered on the coordinates of the crash. During the search Haight's remains were not found. On August 4, 1973, JCRC concluded that if the coordinates were accurate, all traces of the crash had been obliterated. The crash site was located in a rice paddy that may have been tilled. It was also thought that the area may have been pilfered, leaving no probable reason for further searches. Haight was listed as Killed in Action, Body Not Recovered. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]