Since its inception in 1790 as the
Revenue Marine to the present the United States Coast Guard has played a proud
role in every armed conflict that America has been involved in. Vietnam was no
exception.

All
Gave Some

Some
Gave All

Coasties On The Wall

By Dolly Juhlin (1997)

Could it be your brother there?

Or a sweetheart, or your friend?

All the years that have gone by

Still the memories never end -

Time stands still for seven of them

In memories they stand tall

Seven U.S. Coast Guard men who
served

Shadowed names upon a wall -

On a mission far from home
Not knowing what would be
They sacrificed the ultimate
Heroes for you and me -

Ever ready to go forth
Who would know their end
Atta boy’s are silent now
Let’s not forget these men -

Long ago they sailed away
To a different port of call
Do salute them silently
Coasties one and all.

I just wanted to share this, not just in remembrance of seven of our shipmates we lost in Vietnam, but also remembering and honoring all of our shipmates who have made the ultimate sacrifice. On this hallowed day, when you are sitting down to dinner and envoking the Lord’s blessings on the food you are about to receive please include our fallen shipmates in your prayer. Afterwards, please lift a glass of the beverage of your choice and give a toast to: “Absent Friends.”For a very important part of my life, it was my honor and privilege to be a member of this select group of truly outstanding professionals known collectively as the United States Coast Guard. God bless and keep you one and all.Semper ParatusRM1 James W. Gilliam, USCG(Veteran)

By Dolly Juhlin (1997)

Could it be your brother there?

Or a sweetheart, or your friend?

All the years that have gone by

Still the memories never end -

Time stands still for seven of them

In memories they stand tall

Seven U.S. Coast Guard men who
served

Shadowed names upon a wall -

On a mission far from home
Not knowing what would be
They sacrificed the ultimate
Heroes for you and me -

Ever ready to go forth
Who would know their end
Atta boy’s are silent now
Let’s not forget these men -

Long ago they sailed away
To a different port of call
Do salute them silently
Coasties one and all.

I just wanted to share this, not just in remembrance of seven of our shipmates we lost in Vietnam, but also remembering and honoring all of our shipmates who have made the ultimate sacrifice. On this hallowed day, when you are sitting down to dinner and envoking the Lord’s blessings on the food you are about to receive please include our fallen shipmates in your prayer. Afterwards, please lift a glass of the beverage of your choice and give a toast to: “Absent Friends.”

For a very important part of my life, it was my honor and privilege to be a member of this select group of truly outstanding professionals known collectively as the United States Coast Guard. God bless and keep you one and all.

Semper Paratus

RM1 James W. Gilliam, USCG(Veteran)