THE WALL OF FACES

Hi cousin. I am Luciano Trono, your long distant cousin from Argentina. My grandmother was Dora Lidia Bovio; you and I share the same great-grandfather Pietro Bovio. In the last two years I lost my dad, and very recently my uncle Sandro died too. They were both children to Dora.. Sandro had a huge regard for our family's history and managed to track your name down: I only had to google it to find this memorial and see your face! Thank you for bravery, I hope you met my dad and uncle in Heaven.. To my blood.. I salute you.

Bovio and I were in different platoons so I didn't know him well, but he was one of those men that is easily remembered, always a positive attitude and good word. One thing I'll always recall, one night we officer candidates were given a rare opportunity to relax and enjoy ourselves. This included entertaining ourselves. The most memorable event was Bovio singing a song popular at the time "I Feel Good!" Seems to me he could sing it better than the guy who recorded it! He was a pleasure to be around. May he rest in well deserved eternal peace.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from fellow soldier John Allen is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us....

Steve: I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our great country. It’s been 55 years since we did Basic Training together at Ft Polk, La …. We also traveled together to Ft Gordon, Ga for AIT… You made a long lasting impression on me that continued throughout my 22 year military career…. God bless you my friend…

Captain Richard Steven Bovio was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and extraordinary achievement while engaged in aerial flight. He served as an Operations & Training Staff Officer. He was assigned to the 281ST AHC, 10TH AVN BN, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE.
See http://www.virtualwall.org/db/BovioRS01a.htm