THE WALL OF FACES

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and spends himself in a great worthy cause; who at the best, knows in the end triumph of high achievement and, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while caring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold, timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt

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POSTED ON 6.7.2021

POSTED BY: Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Silver Star Medal Award

Sergeant Donald Warren Ollila was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman and was assigned to B CO, 3RD BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE.
See http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/

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POSTED ON 3.13.2021

POSTED BY: Jerry Sandwisch Wood Cty. Ohio Nam Vet 1969-70 Army 173rd Abn Bde

You are not forgotten

The war may be forgotten but the warrior will always be remembered. All gave Some-Some gave All. Rest in peace Sky Soldier.

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POSTED ON 2.21.2021

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Sgt Donald Ollila, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Presidents’, and Valentine’s Days just passed, and Lent has begun. 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 2.16.2019

POSTED BY: Eric Braband

Forever Young

Took my Oath with Don and Basic Training at Ft. Lewis (B-4-2). Most of our Basic Platoon were young men from South Dakota and we were very close knit. 50 years later I still visit Don and leave a coin on his headstone. Rest in Peace my Brother.

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