HONORED ON PANEL 4W, LINE 25 OF THE WALL
GARY GALE PRENTICE
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GARY G PRENTICE
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4W/25
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LEFT FOR GARY GALE PRENTICE
POSTED ON 10.12.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris
do not stand at my grave and weep.....
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
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POSTED ON 6.16.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik
Thank You
Dear Sp5 Gary Prentice, Thank you for your service as a CH-47 Helicopter Repairer. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. 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 9.10.2016
POSTED BY: [email protected]
Final Mission of SP5 Gary G. Prentice
On March 5, 1971, a U.S. Army CH-47C Chinook helicopter (#67-18518) from the 180th Assault Support Helicopter Company, was on approach to Lane Army Heliport in the Phu Ti Valley, Bin Dinh Province, RVN, when it collided with a Republic of Korea Army O-1D Bird Dog. The Chinook was struck in the left rear quarter by the Korean O-1D. The impact knocked the port engine free of the fuselage and ruptured a fuel tank, causing a fire as it disintegrated in flight. The O-1D dropped down the left side of the CH-47C and flipped over and fell straight to the ground. As the CH-47 descended in flames, the aft pylon had separated entirely and the main body of the fuselage impacted nose-low. The rear ramp portion of the fuselage separated from the forward fuselage section and slid downhill, breaking into two pieces before it came to rest, its movement stopped by rocks. The entire aircraft was consumed by fire. The lost crew included pilots CAPT Barry M. Straw and CAPT Ralph L. Ward, crewman SP5 Richard S. Dennison, crew chief SP5 Gary G. Prentice, and gunner SP4 Edward L. Rayburn. [Taken from vhpa.org]
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POSTED ON 10.6.2015
POSTED BY: Peter paden
Fellow Pachyderm
Served with Gary in Vietnam and shared same bunk area when they finally built us hootches. He slept in bottom bunk I slept in top bunk. Gary stayed in company beyond normal tour of duty to get a early release from Army. He was always easy going. I quess he elected to stay in Army to serve his country.
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POSTED ON 3.7.2014
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear SP5 Gary Gale Prentice, 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.
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.
With respect, Sir
Curt Carter
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