THE WALL OF FACES

Tom's father was my grandmother's brother. I was 12 when he died but never met him although my three uncles (all service veterans) stayed in the Bergin family home in Albany when they came to the USA after WW2. I am currently writing a history of the Bergin family who originated from Ireland. I am hoping to be able to visit the Bergin family grave when I come to Albany in 2023.

To the family and friends of Thomas J. Bergin,
I had the honor to read Thomas’s name at the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on November 7, 2022. My uncle, Donald Edward Koelper, was among the list of 30 names I read in front of the memorial. I never met my uncle. He was killed two weeks after I was born on February 16, 1964 in the bombing of the Capital Kinh Doh Theater in Saigon. Every family’s story is unique but we are all united in our grief. I would love to hear more about your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

CAPT Thomas James Bergin is buried in Section C of the Saint patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet, NY.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Captain Thomas James Bergin Jr., Served with Special Detachment 6625 (SD-6625), United States Army Element, Military Assistance Advisory Group Vietnam (MAAGV), United States Army Vietnam.