HONORED ON PANEL 2W, LINE 38 OF THE WALL
JOHN STEPHEN CHRIN
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JOHN S CHRIN
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LEFT FOR JOHN STEPHEN CHRIN
POSTED ON 8.17.2022
POSTED BY: Mike Cerra
TKE Fraternity Brother
I’ll never forget our time at Mansfield State College. One of the nicest guys in our frat.
Your loss hit us all hard….Still miss you.
Your loss hit us all hard….Still miss you.
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POSTED ON 3.2.2022
POSTED BY: John Fabris
honoring you...
Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..
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POSTED ON 6.24.2021
POSTED BY: Jury Washington
Thank You For Your Valiant Service Soldier.
May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace WO. Chrin, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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POSTED ON 12.2.2018
POSTED BY: Mary DeWitt
In memory
Lebanon to observe John Stephen Chrin Day
Staff report Published 11:58 a.m. ET Oct. 10, 2016
The City of Lebanon will observe John Stephen Chrin Day on Thursday to honor the Vietnam veteran who died on a rescue mission on Oct. 13, 1971.
Last Oct. 13, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello proclaimed that day and every subsequent Oct. 13 as John Stephen Chrin Day in Lebanon.
Chrin was the first pilot in a military helicopter that crashed and burned while serving with the 57th Medical Detachment, 68th Medical Group, U.S. Army Medical Corps.
A native of Lebanon who graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1967, Chrin interrupted his college education at Mansfield State College in April 1970 to enlist in the U.S. Army.
After graduating with honors from flight school, Chrin volunteered for advanced training as a medical evacuation pilot at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, and on July 5, 1971, he arrived in Vietnam as a member of the 57th Medical Detachment, 68th Medical Group.
While in Vietnam, Chrin became a member of the elite DUSTOFF — Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces — rescue team.
DUSTOFF was the call sign used throughout South Vietnam, from the Delta to the DMZ, and in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam to request immediate evacuation of wounded troops. Flying in unarmed Huey helicopters, the volunteer DUSTOFF crews of pilot, copilot, crew chief and flight medic flew into the most dangerous of battle zones.
On Oct. 13, 1971, Chrin was first pilot on a DUSTOFF mission in far western An Giang Province and, for reasons unknown, he and his crew were apparently unaware that they had drifted south and were dangerously close to Dop Chompa, a 2,330-feet high peak. The helicopter hit the side of the mountain and burst into flames, killing all aboard.
Chrin was awarded the Purple Heart, six Air Medals, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Aviator Badge for his meritorious service. He also received the Vietnam Campaign Medal from the Republic of Vietnam.
-Lebanon Daily News
Staff report Published 11:58 a.m. ET Oct. 10, 2016
The City of Lebanon will observe John Stephen Chrin Day on Thursday to honor the Vietnam veteran who died on a rescue mission on Oct. 13, 1971.
Last Oct. 13, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello proclaimed that day and every subsequent Oct. 13 as John Stephen Chrin Day in Lebanon.
Chrin was the first pilot in a military helicopter that crashed and burned while serving with the 57th Medical Detachment, 68th Medical Group, U.S. Army Medical Corps.
A native of Lebanon who graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1967, Chrin interrupted his college education at Mansfield State College in April 1970 to enlist in the U.S. Army.
After graduating with honors from flight school, Chrin volunteered for advanced training as a medical evacuation pilot at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, and on July 5, 1971, he arrived in Vietnam as a member of the 57th Medical Detachment, 68th Medical Group.
While in Vietnam, Chrin became a member of the elite DUSTOFF — Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces — rescue team.
DUSTOFF was the call sign used throughout South Vietnam, from the Delta to the DMZ, and in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam to request immediate evacuation of wounded troops. Flying in unarmed Huey helicopters, the volunteer DUSTOFF crews of pilot, copilot, crew chief and flight medic flew into the most dangerous of battle zones.
On Oct. 13, 1971, Chrin was first pilot on a DUSTOFF mission in far western An Giang Province and, for reasons unknown, he and his crew were apparently unaware that they had drifted south and were dangerously close to Dop Chompa, a 2,330-feet high peak. The helicopter hit the side of the mountain and burst into flames, killing all aboard.
Chrin was awarded the Purple Heart, six Air Medals, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Aviator Badge for his meritorious service. He also received the Vietnam Campaign Medal from the Republic of Vietnam.
-Lebanon Daily News
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POSTED ON 11.18.2017
POSTED BY: Lucy Conte Micik
THANK YOU
Dear WO John Chren,
Thank you for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot with the Medical Team. Thanks for the lives you saved. Happy Thanksgiving. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember you. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
Thank you for your service as an Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot with the Medical Team. Thanks for the lives you saved. Happy Thanksgiving. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember you. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.
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