THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrances posted by family members evidence the love they have for you. As long as you are remembered you will never truly die.

I MISS YOU BROTHER OF MINE! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

Corporal Paul Albano,

On December 5, 2017, I had the distinct honor of going to the Veterans Memorial Regional Park in Tampa Florida. I was with your sister, Joan, brother, Mike, and family. I was in awe as Mike shared your story as we looked over the plaque made to honor you. Your sacrifice was immeasurable, your influence was strong, and your legacy lives on.

I am thinking of you this Memorial Day.

-Semper Fi

Sergeant Donny Farmer
USMC / FVPD

From the VMO-2 Squadron Command Chronology, 28 March 1967:
"UH-1E (BuNo 152419) on recon flight of Dong Ha TAOR was stuck by an undetermined number of .50 cal and small arms fire in cockpit and cabin area, incapacitating pilot and flight surgeon [observer], causing aircraft to enter uncontrolled flight and inverted nose-down attitude. Aircraft exploded on impact at YD 195625, and fire resulted. Fire caused 2.75" rockets and 7.62 mm machine gun ammunition to explode, preventing crew of chase aircraft from assisting crew. As a result, the pilot, flight surgeon, crew chief and gunner were killed."

Corporal Paul Edward Albano, Served with Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2), Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), Third Marine Amphibious Force.