Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020

Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:

Army CPL Rodger G. Barnes, Age 21 of Orlando, FL.
KIA Oct. 27, 1967 Vietnam

He began his tour on September 24, 1967.

He is honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on panel 28E, Line 78.
Rodger is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Orlando, FL.

He served with Company B, 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

CPL Barnes was awarded: Bronze Star(nerit), Purple Heart, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign medals.

He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Vietnam War.

We had a great 7.57 mile walk today. I want to thank everyone that honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero.

CPL Barnes will not be forgotten !