Category Archives: Stories

Escorting the Traveling Wall to Wickham Park

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

Fabulous day. Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter One (RTFL1) members gathered at Kay’s BBQ in Cocoa for breakfast before heading to the staging area at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) for the escort. Members of the Vietnamese Unforgettable Memories Foundation (VN3KT) joined … Continue reading →

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Gold Star 50th Vietnam Lapel Pin

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

I was honored, and pinned, Sunday, April 28, by the Vietnamese Unforgettable Memories Foundation (VN3NK) from Orlando, at the Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter One monthly meeting. What an unexpected surprise. It’s a beautiful lapel pin, which I will proudly wear … Continue reading →

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Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

The ceremony was opened with a Huey helicopter flyover (hat tip to Brevard County Sheriffs Office), the most iconic symbol of the Vietnam War. Every Vietnam veteran felt some relief when hearing the sound of a Huey coming their way while … Continue reading →

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Always a Sad Day – January 10, 1970

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Marylou Crosby Wade

It’s hard every year on this day, even though it’s been 49 years ago. Forty-nine years just doesn’t seem possible but it is. My brother, Herby, died in a tragic casualty of war. The Vietnam War. He and his crew … Continue reading →

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POW/MIA Recognition Day 2016

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Marylou Crosby Wade

It’s National POW/MIA Recognition Day today. If you’re a member of my family, close friend, you know the pain we lived for years, waiting, praying, seeking, and hoping for information about my brother, Herby (Capt. Herbert C Crosby). He was … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Dad, Herb Crosby – 2/28/1920 – 5/27/1991

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Marylou Crosby Wade

(This is a repost, updated a little, from one I did two years ago.) My father passed away this day in 1991, twenty-three years ago, yet it doesn’t seem that long, and then again, it seems like it’s been way … 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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Rattler Firebird Reunion 2012 – New Orleans

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Marylou Crosby Wade

The Rattler Firebird Reunion in New Orleans this year! Great event, as always. 71st Assault Helicopter Company Firebirds from Summer ’69 era with Flamingo 91 far left. Firebirds Dan and Marylou at the banquet. Marylou with guest speaker Joe Galloway. Marylou, Joe … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Herby

Posted on May 30, 2012 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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