Floyd Abner Schliewe
Born on:5/16/1948
Below are some rememberances posted for him:
Manuel Pino Jr. Fellow Vietnam Vet REFLECTIONS FROM THE MOVING WALL". I am a monument to a black period in this countries history.I am the Vietnam wall., composed to two angled granite walls, inscribed with the names of fifty eight thousand, one hundred thirty four American men and women who died in hell (that was Vietnam) Many people come to see me. strangely they come mostly in silence-old people, young people, children, mothers, fathers, widows, and veterans. all for reasons of their own. they bring gifts, pictures, letters, flowers, poems and cigarettes.the letters speak of grief and loneliness and regret. they ask forgiveness. they are an out pouring of pain. the people softly touch names on my face. they water my grass with tears. then they leave in silence and I hope in peace. for I am more than two stone walls. I am a thank you from a nation that forgot. I am a long past due apology. I am healing for wounds too long left untended. I am a tribute paid to fallen warriors. I AM THE VIETNAM WALL. "America has forgotten the wars. will she remember her warriors"? You may be gone , BUT YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. Saturday, October 16, 2004
Take The Challenge
I am a senior at Gridley High School in Gridley, Illinois and I recently received the challenge to recognize and remember 100 of the Vietnam War Veterans. One of my teachers is a Vietnam Veteran and feels that these people who gave their lives should have some type of a remembrance. I feel that this challenge is one that will make an impact to at least one person. So now, I challenge you, who are reading this to remember these amazing people who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Posted by: Kaitlyn Paxton Relationship:Patriotic Student Monday, October 20, 2003
Thank You Dear Floyd, I am a student from Gridley High School located in Gridley, IL. We are posting remembrances for a class project and to honor those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. I would like to thank you for the unselfish sacrifice that you gave in service to your country. It is your country more than mine, for you have given your all and have done it without questioning authority. Thank you for your fighting for the freedoms of mankind forever and ever.
Posted by: Dylan Punke Relationship: Patriotic Student Monday, October 20, 2003
You Will Always Be Remembered
My name is Phoenix Marr and I am a senior at Gridley High School in Gridley, Illinois. My history teacher challenged all of his students to write remembrances for those of the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving this country. You will always be remembered for your amazing courage and outstanding performance! You were a brave man who stood by his country through thick and thin! Thank you so much, Floyd
Posted by: Phoenix Marr Relationship: Patriotic Student Monday, October 20, 2003
Thank you
I go to Gridley High School in Gridley, IL and I am posting remembrances for a class. Your bravery and loyalty are immeasurable! We enjoy so many liberties in this land that we take for granted. Thank you for your willingness to preserve this great nation!
Posted by: Amber Miller Relationship: Patriotic Student Monday, October 20, 2003
Thank You
Dear Floyd, I’m Stephanie Hall from Gridley Illinois. I attend Gridley High School and I am posting remembrances for my World History class. I really appreciate that you served this country just so your fellow Americans could have freedom. Thanks a lot! God bless! Stephanie Hall
Just wanted to let you know that you will always be remembered, not only in the hearts and minds of those that knew you, but here on our 2/77 site and your sacrifice cherished by us along with your memory!
Rest in peace, brother