THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from Paul Scofield is touching and reflects his admiration and respect for you. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….

Warrant Officer Don Glenn Knowlton was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as a Helicopter Pilot and was assigned to 19TH AHC, 52ND AVN BN.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/dk/KnowltonDG01a.htm

Dear WO Don Knowlton, Thank you for your service as an Utility & Light Cargo Single Rotor Helicopter Pilot. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Happy New Year in heaven. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On days like today, Memorial Day, memories come back. In 1963 I was assigned to Ft. Huachuca, Az. My roommate was Don. Over the next few months we became good friends. Later I was sent to Germany and Don went to helicopter school. In Germany I remember seeing his name listed in our military newspaper. Even though we did not keep in contact after our separation, to this day he is still a big loss to me. Since that time I have touched his name several times on the Vietnam wall. I wish only the very best for his family.

I think of you often Don,
Paul

The photo is Donald’s 1958 senior class picture at Minneapolis West High School. The picture was provided by Donald’s nephew, Louis Brendemuehl and his wife Kathy. Thank you Louis and Kathy!

Don, it is with great humility, pride and honor that Louis, Kathy, Herb and I post this remembrance for you and upload your photo so that your memory and the sacrifice you made for your country will never be forgotten and to ensure your photo will be displayed on your birthday each and every year when the Education Center is completed. You are not forgotten and remain in the hearts of many after all these years. Thank you Don for being who you were and for all you did. We live in freedom to this day thanks to heroes like you that answered the call to duty.

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Don.