Remembering PFC Doug Impson KIA 9/15/1968
52 years ago today you and I met for the very first time and we had our first and only conversation. Even though half a century has passed, what we talked about that day is still fresh in my mind. You're forever 19-years old and I'm growing old. I find it ironic that such a brief conversation has had such an impact on my life. I've thought about you nearly every day since that fateful day. I watched the movie, Saving Private Ryan, the other day and the ending always makes me cry. "I've tried to live my life the best that I could. I hope that was enough. I hope that at least in your eyes I've earned what all of you have done for me." ~ Private James Francis Ryan
I hope that I've made you, and all those who sacrificed their lives at LZ Margo, proud. You have not been forgotten. We'll meet again someday and finish our conversation. Semper Fi
Thanks guys. Tough day for me. Thinking 'bout what was then, what happened over the years and what the future holds. Have I done my share? I like to think so. Will I do my share in the years I have left? Again I'd like to think so. Just know that I'm ever so thankful for the time I've had. Anyway, just got off the phone with Bill Griffith who was wounded, on the 15th, when Stan Pettit was killed. We both feel the same way. God Bless all of you. God Bless all who we served with. ~~ Semper Fidelis!!!