THE WALL OF FACES

Pat was a friend and next door neighbor of mine at Holloman AFB, NM. I remember Pat for his love of life and great sense of humor. I won't forget the fun times we had, including some of the wildest dirt bike rides I have ever been on. He loved teasing my Dad about painting his Ford Falcon with some camo paint. I still have my POWMIA bracelet with Pat's info on it. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and I pay my respect to Pat and to his family. It is my hope that you will be brought home someday soon. God Bless You Pat.

Lonnie has a military stone in his memory at Arlington National Cemetery.

If I should die, and leave you here awhile, be not like others, sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep...for MY sake, turn again to life, and smile...Nerving thy heart, and trembling hand to do something to comfort other hearts than thine...Complete these dear, unfinished tasks of mine...and I, perchance, may therein comfort you.

2007 - Your crash site may have been located in North Vietnam. They will be excavating this summer weather permitting. You have many friends and a few family still waiting to have you come home. We all love you so much.

2007 - A crash site at latitude 171719N & longitude 1061235E may be the F4 aircraft piloted by Pat and navigated by Bill Ostermeyer. Excavation is scheduled for summer 2007 provided that the weather holds and that the Federal Government doesn't further cut back funds for Search & Recovery. All who loved and cared for Pat and Bill are holding a collective breath. Join us in a prayer that these two men will be repatriated to their own country very soon.