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HONORED ON PANEL 32E, LINE 81 OF THE WALL
MARK VEDDER SCHMIDT
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MARK V SCHMIDT
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32E/81
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LEFT FOR MARK VEDDER SCHMIDT
POSTED ON 2.1.2014
POSTED BY: Curt Carter [email protected]
Remembering An American Hero
Dear WO Mark Vedder Schmidt, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, 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, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir
Curt Carter
POSTED ON 2.9.2013
Final Mission of U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09468
The helicopter was hit by an M-79 round in the main rotor blade system, severing the unit and causing the aircraft to crash. The crew included aircraft commander WO1 Howard D. Anderson, pilot WO1 Mark V. Schmidt, gunner SP4 John P. Barsch, and crew chief SP5 Roger L. Henson. All received fatal injuries in the crash. [Taken from vhpa.org]
POSTED ON 7.2.2010
POSTED BY: Robert Sage
We Remember
Mark is buried at Jefferson Rural Cemetery in Catskill, NY. AM/OLC PH
POSTED ON 10.1.2000
POSTED BY: Pat Eastes
HE WAS A GOOD PILOT AND A FINE WARRANT OFFICER
I served with Mark in D Trp, 3/4 Cav, 25th Inf Div
and flew with him on many occasions. He was my mentor
for much of my time when I was new in country, and
I particularly remember my first night mission, where
we were involved in a major firefight and Mark was
my AC(aircraft commander). I remember his shootdown
and death all too well. He was a good pilot and a
fine Warrant Officer, and he is still missed by me
and those who served with him.
Pat Eastes
Centaur 21
and flew with him on many occasions. He was my mentor
for much of my time when I was new in country, and
I particularly remember my first night mission, where
we were involved in a major firefight and Mark was
my AC(aircraft commander). I remember his shootdown
and death all too well. He was a good pilot and a
fine Warrant Officer, and he is still missed by me
and those who served with him.
Pat Eastes
Centaur 21