Estel Denny Spakes
Sergeant First Class
DET A-109 (THUONG DUC), C CO, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV Army of the United States Harriman, Tennessee October 10, 1936 to March 12, 1968 ESTEL D SPAKES is on the Wall at Panel 44E, Line 31 |
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I am the widow of SFC Estel Denny Spakes. I would like to hear from anyone who knew my husband. This is a poem my mother wrote-- three months after the death of my husband.
The Green BeretIn a land so far away, a place called Viet NamWent a man we all loved, who wore the "Green Beret".
He left his home late in the fall, it was his choice to go
Four children and a lovely wife, he has left behind,
One week before he left, he felt the need of God
Five months went by, our hopes were all in vain
Across the sea to Panama, there is an honored friend,
The first glimpse of Sgt. Garner, a cry said "Oh Ken"!!
Sgt. Garner was a close friend, the news filled his heart with grief,
The day was cold and snowy, as he was laid to rest,
Many eyes were filled with tears as Taps were being played
The "Green Beret" across our land, are very special men, |
A memorial initiated by his wife, Ruby Lea Spakes ppuff40@yahoo.com 3 Jun 2002 |
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