THE WALL OF FACES

Good morning,
Recently, while going through old keepsakes, I came across a bracelet that was for remembrances of those lost at war. I had worn it for many years. It is inscribed with Colonel Francis McGouldrick 12/13/68. I thought to look it up and found this site. If you'd like it, let me know.
Sincerely,
Jon Marc Jagush
Sandy Hook, CT

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. While all deaths in Vietnam are tragic that you died just six days before your 40th birthday is especially so. May you rest in eternal peace.

Just posted a photo of the Angel Drill Team, referred to by Paula in her Dec 2013 post below. (Then) Major Mac is on the left. I am in the center. Mac was the advisor to the Angels, I was the drill team CO. I owe Mac for this, and in his honor I've paid it forward several times: I was denied advanced status to the AF officer's program in Sept 1967. I was self-funded at Ohio State, had counted on the $135/mo given to advanced students. Didn't happen, and I ran out of money mid-year 67-68. I told the Major I had to drop out. He volunteered $150 as a loan and encouraged me to stay in. That's $1250 in 2022 money, and it got me thru to June 68 and to my summer job and ultimately allowed me to graduate. I paid him back that fall, and then found in Dec he'd been lost. He was a remarkable man and I owed him much more than $150 for his encouragement and assistance.

Thank you all so much for all the kind words- We all miss him so much and think of him everyday. He and my mom are together again and that is such a good thing. They are the grandparents of six boys and three girls and now the great grandparents of one boy and four girls. So they would be very proud of all. There four girls and husbands are all doing well.
Our hearts are now at peace since he has come home!

Dear Francis McGouldrick, Thank you for your service as a Bombardier/Navigator. I am glad you were identified in 2013. Welcome home. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Time passes quickly, but our world needs help. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.