The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is building an electronic version of the memorial wall in Washington, D.C. Dubbed “Faces Never Forgotten,” the electronic wall is purporting to feature a short biographical sketch of all 58,286 soldiers listed on the wall and at least a mugshot of each of them. The people responsible for that effort are missing some 24,000 photographs, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association is among several such associations nationally that have pitched in to publicize the effort. My article Sunday was a solicitation for photographs.
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Seeking Missing Photos Of Vietnam War's Fallen
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is building an electronic version of the memorial wall in Washington, D.C. Dubbed “Faces Never Forgotten,” the electronic wall is purporting to feature a short biographical sketch of all 58,286 soldiers listed on the wall and at least a mugshot of each of them. The people responsible for that effort are missing some 24,000 photographs, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association is among several such associations nationally that have pitched in to publicize the effort. My article Sunday was a solicitation for photographs.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is building an electronic version of the memorial wall in Washington, D.C. Dubbed “Faces Never Forgotten,” the electronic wall is purporting to feature a short biographical sketch of all 58,286 soldiers listed on the wall and at least a mugshot of each of them. The people responsible for that effort are missing some 24,000 photographs, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association is among several such associations nationally that have pitched in to publicize the effort. My article Sunday was a solicitation for photographs.
A A Wow. I misjudged that one. Sunday, in this space, I expressed the slightest hint of a shadow of a concern that our collective memory of the Vietnam War casualties could be starting to fade. Hooo, boy! Lotta responses. Nobody was angry, but everybody who contacted me wanted to let me know how very much those veterans who gave their Today's Take: We're still seeking missing photos of Vietnam War's fallen 0 Comments Sign Up to see what your friends recommend. Recommend Recommend 0 Recommend Recommend 1 Most Popular Most Commented More Headlines ADVERTISEMENT FEATURED: Calendar Health Care Focus On Jobs Entertainment I-Team Elections Find what you are looking for ... SEARCH News Packers Sports Business Living Opinion Obituaries Photos/Videos JOBS CARS HOMES APARTMENTS SHOPPING CLASSIFIEDS LOG IN SUBSCRIBE ACTIVATE E-NEWSPAPER HELP lives remain in their memories. Read more Todays Take columns. Let me recap: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is building an electronic version of the memorial wall in Washington, D.C. Dubbed Faces Never Forgotten, the electronic wall is purporting to feature a short biographical sketch of all 58,286 soldiers listed on the wall and at least a mugshot of each of them. The people responsible for that effort are missing some 24,000 photographs, and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association is among several such associations nationally that have pitched in to publicize the effort. My article Sunday was a solicitation for photographs. Im not looking for memories. I cant really do anything in this instance with the stories people have to tell about the guys they remember, and even tips about where I can go to get information dont help, because there are too many names for me to launch an investigation into the families and acquaintances. Some people responded with photographs. Several others pledged the use of their yearbooks. Heres where we stand: I no longer need James J. Ahrens of Green Bay. His picture is already up on the electronic wall, so I didnt need to bother people about him in the first place. Incidentally, the information I was sent said he died in Vietnam in June 1965, making him 16 years old. That was incorrect. He was 20 and died in 1969. Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. / Getty Images/iStockphoto Written by Paul Srubas Press-Gazette Media FILED UNDER Local News 1 2 3 4 5 Green Bay man who died in U.S. 41 crash identified Man, 21, sought in connection with east-side shooting death Wisconsin man accused of killing wife over nagging Woman gets 60 days for bar's food stamp fraud scheme Oconto High School sustains $5 million damage from fire Most Viewed PHOTO GALLERIES Green Bay man killed in crash on US 41 in Grand Chute Apr. 16, 2014 I shouldnt have printed Lawrence N. Stangels name, either. A sailor from Green Bay, he already is featured on the wall at vvmf.org. Relatives submitted very nice photos of David F. Cleereman, Frank V. Herrera and Joseph R. Van De Hei, all of Green Bay, so I no longer need those. Relatives of Ronald E. Pochron and Richard M. Banaszynski, both of Pulaski, have promised to provide me with photos. A relative of Thomas F. Przybelskis has promised to track down other relatives, who may have something on him. I have nothing better than a seventh-grade photo of Patrick A. Connelly, born 1-26-49, of Green Bay, but some of his old friends are checking with people they know to see if we can do better. I hope so. Seventh-grade is pretty young. We have a picture a little blurry but not terrible in-house for John K. Marshall, 6-20-49, a Marine from Green Bay. Maybe theres a better one out there. I have promises of yearbook shots for Eugene K. Lupe, 10-8-49, and Steven P. Rance, 10-10-49, both of Green Bay. Ive not seen them yet; Ive asked the owners of those yearbooks to hold off for a bit, to see if someone comes in with something better. Yearbook shots arent ideal, but well send them in if nothing else materializes. I thought I had a line on a photo for Timothy J. Murphy, 8-28-47, of Green Bay, but now Im not sure. A lot of people remember him, though, and some think they may be able to reach a relative. ADVERTISEMENT Prep softball: Bay Port 7, Pulaski 1 MTV Movie Awards 2014 by Taboola SPONSORED LINKS Kevin Hart's Singing Voice Will Make Yo College Humor What Happens When Two of Football's Gr MSN.com Heres one from Green Bay I missed entirely: David F. Schuette. Born 4-26-48, he was in the Navy and was killed Feb. 10, 1970, according to the information sent to me. Theres also a Brown County man missing from the list Id been sent: A Marine named Edward R. Grusczynski, 12-20-49, from Denmark. While were at it, here are the names of some Vietnam War casualties from our general area whose pictures also are still needed: Robert J. Benedict, Little Suamico; Leonard M. Nowak, Luxemburg; Thomas C. Larsen, Oneida; Carl J. Riederer, David L. Schettl and Gerald R. Schiesl, all from Manitowoc; Allen J. Kakuk, Two Rivers; Martin J. Pamonicutt, Neopit; James K. Schmoll, Shiocton; Alan E. Singer, Shawano; Patrick H. Tober, Tigerton; Benjamin A. Chitko, Pembine; Ronald A. Michaud, Niagara; and Paul J. Pamanet, Wausaukee. Remember, I need photographs, not information. Im just the go- between on this, so if you think you know the brother of a guy who used to deliver papers to the veterans cousins ex-wifes pastor, I dont want to know about that. Just give the guy a call. If he can help dig up a photo, Ill take it and send it to the proper place, so it can get posted on the electronic wall. Photos can be sent to me at psrubas@pressgazettemedia.com or snail-mailed to me at Green Bay Press-Gazette, PO Box 23430, Green Bay, WI 54305 Meanwhile, check out the project at vvmf.org. Its quite cool. psrubas@pressgazettemedia.com and follow him on Twitter@PGpaulsrubas. TOP VIDEO PICKS Frigidaire Gallery FGHT2146KE - Reviewed.com Refrigerators (Refrigerator Info) View Comments (0) | Share your thoughts Green Bay man killed in crash on US 41 in Gran Apr 16, 2014 Green Bay Packers' offense: Better or worse? 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