Laying To Rest A Long Time Friend And Vietnam Vet

[Mike S]

Yesterday we laid to rest a long time member of our congregation, Lorenzo Nathan, a man who had served our church for more than 40 years. He had also served 33 years in the Army through three wars, WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam War, . His Vietnam service involved field combat in the battle of La Drang Valley, which those of us of a certain age remember as one of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was one of the strongest Christian men I've known. We will miss him, and, of course, we need to remember the service of our veterans.

http://military.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Ia_Drang
Lieutenant Bob Taft's 3rd Platoon of Alpha Company confronted approximately 150 Vietnamese soldiers advancing down the length and sides of the creek bed (from the south) toward the battalion. 3rd Platoon's troops were told to drop their packs and move forward for the assault. The resulting exchange was particularly costly for 3rd Platoon — its lead forces were quickly cut down. 3rd Platoon was forced to pull back, and Taft was killed. Sergeant Lorenzo Nathan, a Korean War veteran, took command and 3rd Platoon was able to halt the PAVN advance down the creek bed.

 

[Angel]

RIP

 

[th1b.taylor]

Yesterday we laid to rest a long time member of our congregation, Lorenzo Nathan, a man who had served our church for more than 40 years. He had also served 33 years in the Army through three wars, WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam War, . His Vietnam service involved field combat in the battle of La Drang Valley, which those of us of a certain age remember as one of the bloodiest battles of the war. He was one of the strongest Christian men I've known. We will miss him, and, of course, we need to remember the service of our veterans.

http://military.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Ia_Drang
Lieutenant Bob Taft's 3rd Platoon of Alpha Company confronted approximately 150 Vietnamese soldiers advancing down the length and sides of the creek bed (from the south) toward the battalion. 3rd Platoon's troops were told to drop their packs and move forward for the assault. The resulting exchange was particularly costly for 3rd Platoon — its lead forces were quickly cut down. 3rd Platoon was forced to pull back, and Taft was killed. Sergeant Lorenzo Nathan, a Korean War veteran, took command and 3rd Platoon was able to halt the PAVN advance down the creek bed.

He was a meek, great man, one I missed meeting. But those of us that love to live for our LORD will serve along side with him.