To Our Departed Veterans



These were the young men of our generation. This was the war of our generation. For as long as we live, we honor them for their courage and feel a deep abiding loyalty to each of these men. However the deepest of loyalty and love is reserved for our two brothers from our class who went to war and died with the highest of honor. For them, they represent the very best our class had to offer. These men are part of our history and a permant part of our lives.

Lawrence M Celani

They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them, we have a solemn obligation

Admiral Chester A Nimitz

Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll Page :
Corporal Lawrence Benjamin Banek


Bronze Star (Valor) Citation




Corporal Lawrence Benjamin Banek
Bronze Star Citation For Valor Last Known Activity Award Of The Bronze Star Medal For Heroism For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Banek distinguished himself while serving as a Rifleman with D, 2/35th Infantry. On 27 September 1968, Company D was called to the aid of a five-man listening and observation post which made contact with a large enemy force in a well-camouflaged bunker complex. Private First Class Banek's company, upon reaching the beleaguered patrol, was immediately placed under a devastating barrage of light weapons and grenade fire. Private First Class Banek immediately upon contact moved out to the flank to provide security for the point element. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he moved well out in front of the maneuvering element and engaged the enemy. Private First Class Banek eliminated several enemy soldiers by firing his weapon and throwing hand grenades into the brunt of the attack aimed at his position. Private First Class Banek continued his support and cover of the other elements until he was mortally wounded by the intense enemy fire. Private First Class Banek's exceptional courage, personal bravery, and complete devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army

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