Monthly Archives: May 2013

Happy Birthday Herby (2013)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

30May69 Vietnam Dear Mon and Dad, Well here I am in a different place for my birthday again. I was just thinking of the places I’ve been the last 3 or 4 years on my birthday. I’m at LZ Baldy … Continue reading →

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Decorating the Memories [Decoration Day] Memorial Day 2013

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

It’s been six years since my brother’s remains were buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The above photos are only three of the many taken that day, yet just these three tell a story. I remember so well every moment of the … Continue reading →

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Brother Awarded Purple Heart [posthumously after 43 years]

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Marylou Crosby Wade

After 43 years my brother, Capt. Herbert C Crosby has received the Purple Heart, posthumously. His helicopter went down January 10, 1970. He and his Firebird Nine One crew were MIA. His remains along with his crew were all eventually … Continue reading →

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