Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:39:03 GMT

Private First Class Gary Wetzel, how he managed to endure all those wounds and still aid all those soldiers is just simply amazing. What a brave and dedicated soldier. Being so humble about his efforts because he made it possible for those soldiers he saved to return to their families at home. God Bless him! Truly deserving of the Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

John Veer,Rockford,IL — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:10:42 GMT

I have met Gary on several occasions at veterans gatherings.Always an honor and privilege to be in his presence.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

James V. Riley Chicago Il — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:05:52 GMT

Met Gary Wetzel at the 100th Anniv. of Harley- Davidson. One great man, took pictures with my family while holding his Medal of Honor. Would love to be forwarded his E-Mail to thank him myself.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Josie Kerce, Tifton, GA — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:31:06 GMT

Brian Williams, there are a lot of brave men affected by VietNam. Thank you for telling their stories. May God bless all of them, killed in action or deceased as a result of being there. My husband make three trips to VietNam. 1963, 1965, with the 1st Cav, and 1968. Returned in 1969. I always watched the televised series "I am a Soldier" or something like that every night hoping to see him. Well, I did, I saw him get shot. The next time I heard from him was a call from him while he was in the hospital recovering. He call just in case I had see it on tv. He told me he was nominated for a Metal of Honor while he was on that tour. His name was SFC Joe J. Kerce, Jr. Would like to know if you know of the nomination or what was the results.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Sgt Ernest Cathers Shell Lake Wisconsin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:17:39 GMT

I met Gary wetzel the first time at veterans information session in Medford Wis sometime in the mid 1970's. Then to my surprise, on 11 Nov 2007, He was at the Northern Wiscosin Veterans Cemetary. It was good to see him again, and talk to him. Had a picture take of him and me, which was in the local newspaper, and would like to send him a copy, but I don't have a mailing address. He has my card with my address. If he would send me his address I will send him a copy. A great person to know.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

David Carter, Snohomish, Washington — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:33:12 GMT

Gary,
I don't know you but as an extremely proud American....I say Thank you for your service sir...
I am very proud to have read this story about you and what you did for others. You are truly an inspiration. God Bless you.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Roger Black, Gardena CA — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:48:06 GMT

Hi Gary:
Just read the article on you in the Int'l Operating Engineer and wondered if you are related to the Wetzel family of the 1750's. Lewis, the great Indian fighter was the inspiration for Zane Grey to become a writer and give up dentistry. My grandfather(4) was his uncle,- his mom's brother. Roger Black.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Roger Black, Gardena CA — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:48:08 GMT

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Bruce Johnson, Phx, AZ — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:25:52 GMT

My father has spoken highly of his door gunners & the Robin Hoods of the 173rd AHC. Pvt Wetzel was one of them. Pvt Wetzel brought confidence to the crew when entering the LZ. Dad flew one of his last Robin Hood missions w/Wetzel behind his seat before being assigned to the Austrailian SF. A week later Dad leaner the Pvt Wetzel was down. Pvt Wetzel is humble, but his actions in the line of duty were heroic!
God Bless,

B Johnson

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

David Villarreal, Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:34:23 GMT

I am a nephew of Gary George Wetzel and also an airborne infantryman serving a second tour in Iraq. It makes me proud to be able to show my men, superiors and subordinates, the stories of the men who served in Vietnam. So to Gary Wetzel, and all those who have left their thanks and appreciations on this page, thank you from team two, first platoon, charlie troop, 5/73 airborne recon, 82d airborne division.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Milwaukee WISC — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:16:18 GMT

Gary, God Bless the MEN & Women like you in this crazy unstable World we live in.

I was born and raise in Cudahy Wi. I have felt YOU have never gotten enough PRAISE & THANK YOU !

Peace & Happiness to you always!
THANK YOU, and all the Men & Women who served the Vietnam War! I am PROUD of YOU!

Donna Witt/Zellmer

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Todd Chipman, Pearl Harbor, HI — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:08:34 GMT

Thank you for reporting on Gary and so many brave American servicemen who fought for the freedoms we as Americans enjoy today and tomorrow. As an active duty military person serving today, I am really humbled by your service. I salute you and say with a grateful heart, Thank you!
Todd Chipman

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Ralph G. Oriscello, MD — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:31:23 GMT

I remember Gary Wetzel being brought into the 93rd Evacuation Hospital, Long Binh, South Viet Nam. His brigade commander asked to see the treating physician(s). I was one of the lucky ones. The colonel told us: "Make sure you save this young man. He will be the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor." How right he was! I helped care for many more warriors before and after Specialist Wetzel. Every American was fortunate that he was there.

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

George Mefford — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:32:08 GMT

Gary George Wetzel I'm your uncle Dukes Grandson by marriage. We met at his funeral . You were a down to earth guy and I would like to get with you and have a cold one or not.If you would email me your address I would sure appreciate it. Edward Wetzel & Mitzie Wetzel said that you would answer me. Send me your email and we'll talk more.If you would. We are comming up in a few months.Really looking forward to seeing you.I will not give out your email address. Drop me a line, I want to do some hang time with you.
Best Regards
George

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Darwin Schnitzler, Mukwonago, WI — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:45:20 GMT

Sir I've never had the priviledge to meet you, but would like to say thank you for your exemplary service to our great nation. I have however, had the honor of working with and being friends with fellow MOH recipient Ken Stumpf and am grateful for the time spent with him as he recalled many stories of fellow Soldiers of Honor. I was also priviledged to attend a MOH convention with Ken in Washington DC and met many of our countries Heroes. Again Thank You!

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Jim Turner Morgantown West Virginia — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:55:45 GMT

i served with Gary in veitnam and i am very proud to say i knew him i was there from march 67 till apr 68

Medal of Honor: Gary G. Wetzel

Lynn Morgan, RN, MS Chicago, IL — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:58:46 GMT

Dear Gary, We met @ the MOH Convention. I wanted you to know how thankful I am for the your conversation, company & your coin. It was an honor. Maybe our paths will cross again.
Lynn Morgan, RN,MS