THE WALL OF FACES

Captain Roy Howard Bowling, Served with Attack Squadron 163 (VA-163), Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16), USS Oriskany, Task Force 77 (TF-77), 7th Fleet.

I am so pleased that CDR Roy Bowling's remains are home. I wore the bracelet when I was 17, 8/21/72 until I lost it Aug 1973. I have thought of the family and sacrifice throughout the years. I am now 64. God Bless

I, too, have a bracelet and would be happy to send it to a family member of CDR Bowling.

To the Family of Roy Bowling - I also had the honor of wearing a bracelet in honor of him when I was just 9 or 10. A year or so ago, I was on a trip to Washington DC and paid my respects to him at the Wall. I was happy to learn that his remains were returned to the family. I still have bracelet and if the family would like it, I'll be happy to send it to you.

Sincerely,
Diana M.

I have worn a bracelet in his honor since I was 17. I'm still wearing it as it has become a part of me. I'm 62 now and plan to keep wearing it. I've been to the Vietnam veterans wall of remembrance many times. I'm so glad to have finally found this site and a photo of CDR Bowling. I hope someone in his family is able to read this someday.