Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army SSGT Roger Carl Henry Ackerman, Age 30 of Lowell, WI.
KIA May 7, 1968 Vietnam
He is honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 56E, Line 20.
Roger is buried at Lowell Cemetery in Lowell,WI.
Staff Sergeant Roger Carl Henry Ackerman, Served with D Troop, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade
He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat infantryman Badge.
SSG Ackerman died while missing when he sustained wounds from artillery, rocket or mortar fire. His body was recovered.
We had a great 7.21 mile walk today. We stopped by the war memorial park down town and then went threw the City Cemetery. The weather was perfect. I want to thank everyone that honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. It really felt good to be back out their walking again. We had 180 honks. It was amazing. Thank you
Army SSGT Roger Carl Henry Ackerman will not be forgotten !
