HONORED ON PANEL 1E, LINE 101 OF THE WALL
WILLIAM MARCUS BARSCHOW
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WILLIAM M BARSCHOW
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LEFT FOR WILLIAM MARCUS BARSCHOW
POSTED ON 9.21.2024
POSTED BY: Laura
Thank you for letting me know you, cousin
I was 10 years old when you sent me, and my younger brothers, a gift token before your fatal mission. Though we were first cousins we were very much younger than you and you wanted us to know you. I'm 70 now, and still cherish the little hand-embroidered handkerchief. I understand that you loved the South Vietnamese people and knew the language. I often picture you purchasing that gift. I was later delighted to learn that you were a fencer. So was I! I'm also a big fan of Marcus Aurelius, Billy Marcus. I am honored to be your cousin. That I am is something that can never be taken away. I think you'd be happy to know that I lived with a South Vietnamese roommate in college who became a special friend. She had frequent nightmares about her family's narrow escape to the U.S. I wanted to comfort her and be the best friend I could be. We shared meals and stories, and she taught me to eat with chopsticks. Her work ethic in her studies was and still is inspiring to me. I wonder if you sent her to me. Rest in Peace
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POSTED ON 8.7.2022
POSTED BY: Gary B Ward
USS Courtney DE 1021 Shipmate
Bill….I still stand many a mid-watch with you old friend….LT JG Gary Ward
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POSTED ON 9.8.2021
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.
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