Left to Right: Patrol Boat River (PBR), representing the Gamewardens of Vietnam and Commander Task Force 116; Patrol Craft Fast (PCF-104), representing the Swift Boat Sailors Association and Task Force 115; Command Control Boat
(CCB-18) Representing the Mobile Riverine Force Association and Task Force 117.
Early construction phase. The wall was built in three identical sections, reusing the curved forms each time.
Memorial Wall shortly after completion of concrete pouring. Neil Geis is taking a break.
Mrs. Pat Geis, wife of Neil Geis contemplates those honored
Installation of the Memorial Panels was completed 11 July 2004. The panels are of stainless steel with the names of those remembered etched into the steel for eternity.
Donor panels installed 07 April 2005
Some of the "Working Party Members and wives
Boats and Memorial Wall
Walkway installed July 2007
Walkway with space for stage for ceremonies held at the site
Neil Geis stands under the flag and flag pole he donated to the Memorial in memory of BMCM Norm McCullock. The new flag is larger and flies higher than the previous flag.
Paul Murphy and Billy Ellis have kept the lawn and landscaping ship shape
Special Warfare Combat Crewmen class 52 graduation photo. The ceremony is held with the Memorial as the backdrop.
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Mullen addresses troops in an award ceremony at the Memorial. Admiral Mullen is now the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
First Class Petty Officers being advanced to Chief Petty Officer assemble at the Memorial for morning colors as part of their initiation and indoctrination.
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