HONORED ON PANEL 9W, LINE 132 OF THE WALL
LARRY LEE NIEKEN
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LARRY L NIEKEN
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POSTED ON 6.15.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
honoring you....
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 1.26.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear CPL Larry Nieken, Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. I researched you on the 51st anniversary of the start of your tour. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. It’s a New Year, but not necessarily better. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 4.20.2016
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear CPL Larry Lee Nieken, sir
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.
May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
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POSTED ON 2.23.2015
We joined together on "buddy System"
Larry and I were friends and joined the Army together in the summer of "69.
We went through basic training in Ft. Bragg, NC and then separated to different advanced training centers. After infantry training, Larry shipped to Vietnam. I was trained a medic and sent to Oakland, CA to work in a clinic.
It was while I was home on leave in July 1970 that I learned that Larry had been killed in action.
I was obviously quite saddened by this news and wanted to remain with the family for awhile. But my leave was just ending and I needed to return to my duty station.
However, the family requested that I have the honor of being a "special escort" and return Larry's remains and pay honor and respect to his sacrifice at burial. It was a supreme honor. But, presenting the flag to Larry's mother was one of the most difficult things that I had done in my life.
Approximately three months later, I also went to serve in Vietnam.
By the grace of God, I returned safely to my family and friends.
Larry, you and your family made the ultimate sacrifice. I miss you. Rest in Peace.
We went through basic training in Ft. Bragg, NC and then separated to different advanced training centers. After infantry training, Larry shipped to Vietnam. I was trained a medic and sent to Oakland, CA to work in a clinic.
It was while I was home on leave in July 1970 that I learned that Larry had been killed in action.
I was obviously quite saddened by this news and wanted to remain with the family for awhile. But my leave was just ending and I needed to return to my duty station.
However, the family requested that I have the honor of being a "special escort" and return Larry's remains and pay honor and respect to his sacrifice at burial. It was a supreme honor. But, presenting the flag to Larry's mother was one of the most difficult things that I had done in my life.
Approximately three months later, I also went to serve in Vietnam.
By the grace of God, I returned safely to my family and friends.
Larry, you and your family made the ultimate sacrifice. I miss you. Rest in Peace.
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