This topic is for those who died of Agent Orange conditions as recognized by medical authority and were exposed to herbicides while on active duty, serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or our Allies.
The first inductee is David Lynn Malone, who left a widow, Betty Malone and a son David II and a daughter Kimberly.
He served in the Army 3-15-71 to 10-22-72 and earned the VSM, VCM, NDSM. David died May 8, 2007 of soft tissue sarcoma.
He served as the first Ironton AMVETS Post Commander until his death. He was twice named All State Commander.
May he rest in peace.

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Please do have the courtesy as to post only those who died of conditions related to herbicide exposure.
WE CAN MAKE THIS A LIVING MEMORIAL.


It shall be monitored.

My oldest brother Tim died of problems brought on by his exposure to Agent Orange. He contracted Congenital Heart Disease and other problems. He had a heart transplant but only lived six more years. He had a host of medical problems, couldn't breathe without oxygen, couldn't walk, was in and out of the hospital most of his last years alive. He was approved for Agent Orange disabilty shortly before his death in 2003.
Tim Chandler dob 3/10/47 Served in the Army 2nd Field Force 155 Howitzers Vietnam 1967/68
Died Oct. 2003 leaving a Wife: Karen Chandler, Two sons: Brad and Brian Chandler,and a daughter Lisa Chandler

I miss my brother

I will list a few lost, due to herbicide exposure that were my personal friends not clients.
Thomas Roberts who died of a heart condition.
Dwight Conkey who died of a heart condition.
Ernest Giffin who died of cancer.
David Aldstadt who died of cancer.
Duane Goodridge who died of a heart condition.

Those on the Memorial as of December 27th 2007
1. David Malone who died of cancer.
2. Tim Chandler who died of a heart condition.
3. Thomas Roberts who died of a heart condition.
4. Dwight Conkey who died of a heart condition.
5. Ernest Giffin who died of cancer.
6. David Aldstadt who died of cancer.
7. Duane Goodridge who died of a heart condition.

RIP

Gunnery Sergeant Alan Barber
USMC 9-59 to 9-81 VSM w/3*, VCM Meritorious Mast, Commanding Officers Letter of Appreciation, Navy/MC Achievment Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation w/*, Meritorious Unit Citation w/*, Good Conduct Medal w/5*, Armed Forces Expedition Medal w/*, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, NDSM

12-30-07 Athens Ohio

On 16 January Les Bennett, who was stationed in RVN 1966 , truened 61. 30 January Les Died from cancers that were inoperable. Les has been exposed to Agent Oorange.

Les and I graduated from the same HS, He was 2 years behink me and a nice kid. He was a nice, kind man as well.

In addition to the cancer, he suffered from PTSD, which became more severe as time passed.

He deserved better treatmentr than hec got from the VA, and he got better than most as he had a powerful advocate.

Les, and the others like him mentioned here, deserve their place on the wall. I think we owe their memories this much at least

Those on the Memorial as of December 27th 2007
1. David Malone who died of cancer.
2. Tim Chandler who died of a heart condition.
3. Thomas Roberts who died of a heart condition.
4. Dwight Conkey who died of a heart condition.
5. Ernest Giffin who died of cancer.
6. David Aldstadt who died of cancer.
7. Duane Goodridge who died of a heart condition.
8. Gunnery Sergeant Alan Barber
9. Les Bennett who died from cancers.

Those on the Memorial as of March 25, 2008
1. David Malone who died of cancer.
2. Tim Chandler who died of a heart condition.
3. Thomas Roberts who died of a heart condition.
4. Dwight Conkey who died of a heart condition.
5. Ernest Giffin who died of cancer.
6. David Aldstadt who died of cancer.
7. Duane Goodridge who died of a heart condition.
8. Gunnery Sergeant Alan Barber
9. Les Bennett who died from cancers.
10. Wayne D. Patrick who died of cancer.

Tim Buckley, USN retired and AMVETS NSO stationed in St Louis was buried Saturday May 18, 2008. He served well in his adult life, dedicated to this nation serving in Vietnam in the Army, later served in the Navy. Finally as a true veterans advocate. His cause of death was cancer.
He was a native of Ashland Kentucky. May he rest in peace.

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May God Bless and Keep him, and cradle him in his everlasting loving embrace so he may smile upon new found warmth and peace.
A FINAL SALUTE from a fellow Vietnam Vet. Thank you, and your family.

MY FAULT.
I did not look up and see the others that have passed as well....So to them and their families. My statement applies to you as well.
God Bless.

John Anthony Reschick, Sr. 1947-2005
US Army Veteran 1967 - 1973

Daddy contracted Type II diabetes from AO exposure. He had a massive heart attack and passed away shortly after turning 58. From our understanding 60% of people with type II diabetes contract heart disease.

He was a good man who is greatly missed.

Thanks daddy and all the others who have given their lives for our country.

My final salute and most sincere condolences to the family. I have no doubt that the family members suffered right alongside our fallen veteran soldier and my heart goes out to all.
The words in the playing of "TAPS"...""Sleep Soldier Sleep.""