Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army SGT Daniel Scanlon Brooker, Age 20 of New Smyrna Beach, FL.
KIA Nov. 15, 1971 Vietnam
SGT Daniel is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel W2 Line 67.
SGT Daniel served with 187th Assault Helicopter Company, 11th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.
SGT Daniel died when his UH-1H Huey Helicopter he was riding in colided with another Helicopter and crashed to the ground killing all aboard.
Badge and Medals:
Army Aircrew Badge
Air Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
He is buried in the Wooster Cemetery in Danbury, CT.
Today we had a great 10.04 Mile walk. We walked a little out in the country and ended up walking to the interstate and then back 127 and then home again. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us and I want to thank all those who honked, waved, and saluted. It was amazing. We broke a new record. Our high record of honks was 414 back in April. We broke 500 today. We hit 503. It was so amazing to hear all the honks. I thank you all so much for helping me honor this hero.
Army SGT Daniel Scanlon Brooker will not be forgotten !
