Today our walk was dedicated in honor of:
Navy AE2 Charles David Hardie, Age 26 of Houston, TX.
MIA/KIA Jul. 27, 1967
AE2 Hardie was a crew member aboard the KA-3B BuNo 142658 who lost an engine over the South China Sea, which necessitated a bailout.
Never located.
A Memorial headstone is located at Houston National Cemetery Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA, Plot: C, 404.
*** Aviation Electrician’s Mate, Second Class Hardie was a member of Heavy Attack Squadron 4, U.S. Navy. On July 27, 1967, he was a crew member of a Tanker Aircraft (KA-3B) about 200 miles due east of the Demilitarized Zone when his aircraft developed difficulties and he had to parachute from the plane into the sea. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on – in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!
Today we had a great 12.55 Mile walk. We walked out in the country today. My great granddaughter walked with us for over 4 miles of our walk today. She was grinning from ear to ear. I think she enjoyed it. I love it when the younger generations get involved. I want to thank my great granddaughter Brystol for helping me honor this hero today. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. We had 80 honks today. We had a great walk.
Navy AE2 Charles David Hardie will not be forgotten !
