My walk was dedicated in honor of:
Navy BMC Doyle H. Parson, Age 37 of Weeping Water, NE.
KIA Dec. 30, 1969 Vietnam
He is honored at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Panel 15W, Line 109.
He served 14 years. From 1955 to 1969.
He served with the River Assault Division 132, River Assault Squadron-13
On December 30, 1969, BMC Doyle H. Parson left Sea Float with his crew headed for the Ki Nap Canal where there had been a lot of VC action in the days previous. We received a radio call for help from Chief Parson’s Boat; he was under attack.We scrambled the Sea Wolf Helicopters to give them air support. The Sea Wolfs made their run, emptying their twenty-four rocket pods, and returned to Sea Float for a hot turn around to reload. Before we could get them reloaded, the call came that the Boat Captain had been hit and they needed a medevac ASAP. It was a matter of life or death. The Sea Wolf’s made the run and returned with the body of one casualty and we placed him in a body bag. My friend Chief Parson was gone.
CPO Parsons was awarded: Purple Heart, Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign medals.
We had an amazing 8.89 Mile walk today. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today. I have included a photo of a wall that we walked by today. This painted wall is part of side wall at Tabor’s furniture store. It is amazing , I had to share it. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted today in helping us honor this hero.
Navy BMC Doyle H. Parson will not be forgotten !
