Please pause on this page for remembrance of all the men and women
This page is dedicated to the memory of my late husband, who served in Vietnam.
Rich on the left, wearing the helmet with his buddy, Bill, by the Siagon River
What is a Veteran?
Links to Vietnam Veterans Sites
who have served for their country.
And please give a special pray for those who have died, were serverely
wounded or who are still missing. ~~Thank You~~
Richard S. Hoko Sr. { SP4~Army }
~He is finally Home~
Rich in 1965
9/12/1946 to 3/15/1997
A veteran is a person who fell in love with their country--for better, for worse--
for richer, for poorer--in sickness and in health.
A veteran is a person who is willing to lay down their life for the Statue of Liberty.
So that her poor, her huddled masses, her homeless, her tempest tossed
may breathe free and may enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
A veteran is a person who does what he/she must-- In spite of personal consequences--
In spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures--for that is
the basis for all human morality.
A veteran is one who gets a lump in the throat when he/she sees our beloved flag.
One who will fight to protect our beautiful flag from those who dare to dishonor it.
A veteran is one who pays their taxes, willingly; serves their country, honorably;
and cherishes their freedom, passionately.
A veteran is one well deserving of our appreciation, our love, and our prayers 365 days a year.
My husband died of Lung Cancer and after 4 years of being told
by the VA, that I was intitled to only the headstone; a special person
at VVA Chapter862, told me I could be intitled to benefits.
Rich was in the Tri-Corps area that was the heaviest concentrated with
Agent Orange and his Lung Cancer was the result of that. And now,
I do receive a monthly benefit from the VA.
THANK YOU Bill, for all you've done!
This candle will continue to flicker in the memory of my
husband, Rich Hoko Sr. You're in my heart, forever!
Vietnam Veterans Homepage
Vietnam Veterans Memorials
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
~The Eternal Flame~
Vietnam Veterans of America
VVA Chapter 862
I was honored by this Award from Sandys' Tribute to Vietnam Vets~Thank You! 7/17/2000
