Rod was one of my best friends. Of course we went to school together, but we also were in the Boy Scouts together. We also took some trips together. When I enlisted in the U.S. Army, Rod decided to enlist too. I went one way, Rod wanted to fly helicopters. We both got our wishes. Then we were both sent to Vietnam at the same time. I was in the south and he was up North. We tried to keep in touch and were able to talk together from time to time. Then the day came when he stopped calling..... I have never got over that. The following is infomation from the Vietnam Wall in Washington. I miss you Rod....
Rodney Owen Davie
Warrant Officer
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: Park Forest, IL
Date of birth: 10/26/1944
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army of the United States
Grade at loss: W1
Rank: Warrant Officer
ID No: W3154297
MOS: 062B: Helicopter Pilot, Utility and Light Cargo Single Rotor
I was in Washington D.C. a few years ago and found Rodney's name on the wall while my wife and I were visiting one of our daughters and her husband. Rodney and I knew one another from classes we had together. I remember he worked as a delivery boy for a drug store in Richton Park. Can't remember if his dad owned it or he just worked there. I found out about him and Nam from George Dickson. Rodney; peace my brother, Fly the Heavens now with freedom always and God as your co-pilot.
Rodney was the first boy I ever had a date with. Several times - maybe in 6th and 7th grade or so we went to Boy Scout dances. He was always such a nice person. I remember his family and how just "normal" they were. Last time I saw him was at graduation, but thought of him often. I was stunned to find him on the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial 4 years ago and so saddened that his life was snuffed out so early. Rest in piece dear Rodney, you are missed.
I certainly knew Rod. Visited his spot on the Viet Nam wall in Washington DC. Chopper crews in Viet nam had very high mortality rates. I tip my hat to Rod's courage. Dean Rogers, USMC helocopter door gunner Viet Nam, 1966-1967.
Waleigh "Craig" Rasmussen
Rod was one of my best friends. Of course we went to school together, but we also were in the Boy Scouts together. We also took some trips together. When I enlisted in the U.S. Army, Rod decided to enlist too. I went one way, Rod wanted to fly helicopters. We both got our wishes. Then we were both sent to Vietnam at the same time. I was in the south and he was up North. We tried to keep in touch and were able to talk together from time to time. Then the day came when he stopped calling..... I have never got over that. The following is infomation from the Vietnam Wall in Washington. I miss you Rod....
Warrant Officer
James Kortanek
I was in Washington D.C. a few years ago and found Rodney's name on the wall while my wife and I were visiting one of our daughters and her husband. Rodney and I knew one another from classes we had together. I remember he worked as a delivery boy for a drug store in Richton Park. Can't remember if his dad owned it or he just worked there. I found out about him and Nam from George Dickson. Rodney; peace my brother, Fly the Heavens now with freedom always and God as your co-pilot.
Beth Thompson (Cristy)
Rodney was the first boy I ever had a date with. Several times - maybe in 6th and 7th grade or so we went to Boy Scout dances. He was always such a nice person. I remember his family and how just "normal" they were. Last time I saw him was at graduation, but thought of him often. I was stunned to find him on the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial 4 years ago and so saddened that his life was snuffed out so early. Rest in piece dear Rodney, you are missed.
Dean Rogers
I certainly knew Rod. Visited his spot on the Viet Nam wall in Washington DC. Chopper crews in Viet nam had very high mortality rates. I tip my hat to Rod's courage. Dean Rogers, USMC helocopter door gunner Viet Nam, 1966-1967.
Robert Witanowski
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http://www.virtualwall.org/dd/DavieRO01a.htm