Forest Park VFW Post 7352

Today we remember WO Frederick H Elizondo of Alton, Illinois, who fell on this day in 1967. Frederick is remembered by his cousin, Mary:

"I never had the chance to know Freddie Herman as he was called, yet, in many respects I feel like I do know him. I know he volunteered to go to Vietnam and trained to be a helicopter pilot because his country needed you. He was attached to the First Cavalry Company B, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 11th Aviation Group as a warrant officer. I have connected with a few people who went through basic training\helicopter school with him. A funny story I have heard from a fellow recruit is that during your time at Ft. Wolters you could wiggle your ears and on one occasion as the Tac Sergeant and Tac Officer were directly in John's face during an inspection, you were standing in front of him in formation, and decided to wiggle ears. John said that he couldn't keep from laughing. This is just one story that has helped me learn about you. There are many more.
The words thank you are not adequate for the sacrifice you made to keep us safe. Please know, that our family is proud of your service. My kids Ben and Sarah have know about you from the time they could understand."

WO Frederick H Elizondo is honored on Panel 21E, Line 61 of The Wall: https://bit.ly/416Kqrq

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It's a great day for a first birthday party!

Join us for Aloha Friday! Jen will be behind the bar mixing $5 margaritas. Festivities start at 6pm. Hope to see you there.