Fellow Spurs, this in today via e-mail, an upcoming Memorial Dedication in honor of fallen Spur, WO1 Steve Goelz who was KIA on 24 Feb 71. – Bear
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A memorial dedication honoring Steve Goelz will be held at the park in Morton, MN on the 4th of July. PGR member and Marshall Sector ARC Dave Mude has put alot of time and effort into making this memorial possible. He spearheaded the effort to place this memorial and your presence would be more than appreciated by Dave and the people of Morton. Dave will be the speaker.
Steve Goelz was born August 15 1949 to John Lawrence and Virginia Goelz. He attended Morton High School and entered the Army on July 26, 1969. He married Judith Kohout on August 15, 1970 and left for Vietnam on August 29 of the same year. On February 24, 1971, Steve lost his life when the helicopter he was flying was shot down.
Stage: 10:00 – 10:30 BP station at the intersection of Hwy 19 and US 71 on the west edge of Morton.
400 Kokesh Dr, Morton, MN 56270
Briefing: Approximately 10:45
Dismiss: About 11:30. Refreshments and food will be available in the park after the ceremony.
P.S. There will be a parade in Morton starting at 10:00. If you’re coming from the east on hwy 19 be aware of children and pedestrians.
Chris Dunsmore
Marshall Sector Ride Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard
One is never forgotten or gone if we remember them in our hearts
I’am the one who put this memorial together. I graduated with Steve from High School. I’am a Vietnam Veteran with a Purple Heart and got discharged Feb. 19, 1971. Steve died on Feb. 23, 1971. I really didn’t remember this. At that time who cared, but over time and with the Patriot Guard for six years and seeing everything, it’s all about honor, diginty and respect, and remember. Which the Vietnam vets never have. Thats some of why i’am doing this. Its time Steve is welcomed home after 41 years, and hope people start thanking the Vietnam vets who also fought for our freedom. I have a few questions i would like ask? Was Bear his flying name. Were you in country with Steve. or can i have a little of your back ground. This is between me and you. This dedication has done a lot of healing in me because its coming from my heart.
Have a nice 4th of July
Dave
Dave, thanks for your post and for putting the dedication for Steve together!
I got my nickname, “Bear” from one of our Scout Observers in our Scout platoon. I served before Steve from Dec ’69 to Nov ’70 as a Scout crew chief, then went to Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah as a Cobra P.E. team leader of all things.
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The memorial for WO Steve Goelz was well done. I am his only nephew. On behalf of the family of Steve I would like to say Thank You to all who served with him and thank you to Dave Mude for putting the memorial together.
I never knew Steve. I was less than 6 months old when he was KIA. If there is anyone in the Silver Spurs who remembers him I would sure like to learn anything I can.
More importantly I would like to personally say thank you to the Vietnam era Vets. Although I am too young to remember the war, as an American I am embarrassed with the manner in which you were treated when you returned. This American appreciates your sacrifice. I honor your service to our country and do not take for granted the liberties that have been granted to me through the service if military men and women. You are my heros. I only hope is that I can instill this same respect for members of the armed services and veterans in my children and co-workers.
I got to A troop about two weeks after Steve. I don’t remember the exact day I got there, but I remember Steve really well. He usually was smilling. He liked to go around and talk to everyone in the afternoon or during the day if nothing was going on. In the lift platoon, we were on standby a lot.
Several of our friends have passed away since I returned home, and I cannot remember some faces,but Steve is one I’ll always remember. I often think he would have done well in business or whatever he went into had he come home. He was one of the good guys.