Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Marine PFC James Darryl Basham, Age 18 of Lafayette, IN.
KIA Sep. 7, 1966 – Vietnam
PFC Basham is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 10E, Line 73.
PFC James Darryl Basham was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his sustained acts of heroism and meritorious service. He served as a Machine Gunner and was assigned to H&S CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV.
PFC Basham was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign medals.
He is buried in the Spring Vale Cemetery, Lafayette, IN.
We had an amazing 9.82 Mile walk. We headed out around 6:30 and stopped by the 9/11 Memorial for a min and then over by Walmart and then to Genesis Road and stopped by the I-40 overpass. We then headed back and walked by the post office and back to Sparta Highway. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with me and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. We had 282 honks this morning.
Marine PFC James Darryl Basham will not be forgotten.
NOTE: I want to thank Clayton Windows for flying our beautiful colors.
