Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army Captain Waymon Clay Elrod, Age 31 of Cookeville, TN.
KIA Jan. 3, 1969 in Vietnam
He was assigned to 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, B Company.
Captain Elrod was a Infantry Unit Commander.
His awards include Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksmanship Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Army Good Conduct Medal.
He is buried at Crest lawn Cemetery, Cookville, TN.
His name can be found on Panel 35W Line 26 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
Had an amazing walk. The snow was coming down but it was great. I want to thank everyone who honked and waved in helping me honor this hero. He will NOT be forgotten.
