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Tag Archives: Capt. Crosby
Ten Years Ago, May 25, 2007. Crosby Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Ten years ago, May 25, 2007. I was at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) burying remains of my brother, Herby [Capt. Herbert C. Crosby]. The funeral was beyond what I ever dreamed it could be. The patriotic grandeur, the glory it … Continue reading
Ten Years Ago—He’s Coming Home!
It was 10 years ago today, November 28 that my brother’s remains were “officially” declared identified. He had been listed as Missing in Action, Vietnam, since 10 January 1970. “Officially” meaning that even though the DNA match had been a … Continue reading
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Tagged Capt. Crosby, Capt. Herbert C Crosby, National League of Families, Vietnam, Vietnam MIA
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2016 Crosby Army ROTC Scholarship Awarded to Cadet Mendoza
I look like a proud mother here, and in a way I am. I presented the 2016 Crosby Army ROTC Scholarship to Cadet Marcelo Gonzales de Mendoza at the Army ROTC (Eagle Battalion) 2016 Award Ceremony at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University … Continue reading
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Tagged Army ROTC, Capt. Crosby, Crosby Scholarship, Eagle Battalion, ERAU
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Forty-six Years Ago Today – January 10, 1970
I can’t believe it’s been 46 years ago today that my brother, Herby, left this world. A tragic casualty of war, the Vietnam war. “Life goes on,” so “they” say, yet the memories, the love remain deep-rooted, strong, if not … Continue reading
Remembering Herby on his Birthday
Remembering Herby, my brother on what would have been his 68th birthday. There are only a certain amount of photos I have of my brother. He’s been gone since 1970. He was 22 years old when his helicopter was lost … Continue reading
The End of Our Memorial Day Tradition
A Memorial Day tradition began in my family in 1970. It was a tradition to never forget our loved one, my brother, Capt. Herbert C. Crosby (Herby), who was listed Missing in Action (MIA) in Vietnam January 10, 1970. Since … Continue reading
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Tagged Capt. Crosby, church flowers, crosby herbert c crosby, Memorial Day, MIA, Vietnam MIA
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Wreaths Across America 2014
I can’t physically be there today, Saturday, December 13, 2014, but I can in spirit. It is the same process every year. It is one of the most emotional experiences I have ever done. It brings such satisfaction, such love, … Continue reading
Liz Flick, POW/MIA Coordinator receives Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Award
Liz Flick, State and Regional Coordinator for the National League of Families (Ohio Chapter) is receiving a special award this evening from the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation in Dublin, Ohio. Liz is the only person [that I know of and … Continue reading
Salute to Firebird Nine One and Crew
This post is dedicated to my brother, Capt. Herbert C. Crosby, MIA Vietnam for over 37 years. He was a gunship pilot with the 71st Assault Helicopter Company, Chu Lai, Vietnam, 1969-70. He and his crew were listed MIA 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged 71st AHC, Capt. Crosby, Firebird 91, MIA, Vietnam
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