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Showing posts with label Nathan Henry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nathan Henry. Show all posts

Monday, January 18, 2016

Nathan Henry
March 13, 1947 - January 11, 2016

Nathan Henry 
Rest in Peace



Nathan Henry, of the Burningtown Community, was laid to rest on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in cemetery of Burningtown Baptist Church.

He was born on May 13, 1947 and was drafted into the Army in Septmeber 1966 and was serving in Vietnam in February 1967. His unit was overrun by the NVA on July 12, 1967 and he was captured and held prisoner by the Vietnamese until March 5, 1973. He retired from the Army in 1974.

Below are video and photos taken on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Macon Funeral Home and at the Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery for those of you who could not attend due to weather and space considerations. Also, a list of his authorizations and Acknowledgements, then some videos taken of Nathan in 2012 when Macon County sought to recognize his service to the nation and the community.


Rifle Salute



Excerts of Graveside Rites


Photos

Thunder-Pig's 0117 Nathan Henry album on Photobucket

Flickr Album




Nathan's Authorizations and Acknowledgments

USS Pueblo Crises and National Security Alert
Appreciation of Honorable Service
Cold War Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Good Conduct Medal
Honorable Service Lapel Pin
Marksman Badge
Honorable Discharge
National Defense Medal
Ocean Crossing Acknowledgment
Overseas Service Bar
Prisoner of War Medal
Professional, Infantry Corps
Retirement Acknowledgment
Valorous Unit Ribbon
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Advisory
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air Defensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Defense
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Counteroffensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air Counteroffensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air Offensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air/Ground
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Tet Counteroffensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air Offensive Phase III
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Counteroffensive Phase IV
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Counteroffensive Phase V
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Air Offensive Phase IV
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Counteroffensive Phase VI
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Tet 1969 Counteroffensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Summer-Fall 1969
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Winter-Spring 1970
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Sanctuary Counteroffensive
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Southwest Monsoon
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Counteroffensive Phase VII
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Commando Hunt V
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Commando Hunt VI
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Consolidation I
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Commando Hunt VII
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Consolidation II
Vietnam Combat Campaign: Cease Fire
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal Medal
Vietnam, Civil Action
Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, Indiv Medal
Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, Unit Ribbon



A Conversation with Nat Henry by Catherine Roberts

A Conversation with Nat Henry from Catherine Roberts on Vimeo.
This is a conversation with Nat Henry who is a Vietnam Vet. He was a POW for 2.094 days. He talks about being drafted into the army, his capture and release. This is followed by his reflection on being awarded a Quilt of Valor.

Medallion of Honor Presentation Ceremony
September 26, 2012



Article with text of resolution

Nathan B Henry Bridge Dedication
October 12, 2012



Article with photos



Sources

Patriot Guard Riders Forum

Macon Funeral Home Obituary

POW Network Bio


Monday, March 30, 2015

2015 Vietnam Veterans Day in Franklin, NC


On Saturday, March 28, 2015, Chapter #994 of the Vietnam Veterans of America held a parade and ceremony in observance of Vietnam Veterans Day, a holiday that started here in 2009.

Veterans marched in a parade from town hall to the Gazebo at the corner of Main Street and Iotla Street, where speeches and ceremonies were held. Videos and Photos of the complete event are posted below for those of you who either didn't know of the event or could not attend.

Slideshow
View a slideshow of photos either below or on Flickr.






The Parade



Part 1

Welcome -- Gary Shields
Opening Prayer -- Sam Hastings
Pledge of Allegiance -- Sgt Maxwell
National Anthem -- Dwayne Cabe



Part 2

Introduction -- Bob Scott
Remarks -- Ronnie Beale
Remarks -- Jim Davis



Part 3

Introduction of Speakers -- Gary Shields
Guest Speaker -- Nat Henry
Guest Speaker -- Thomas Pyle



Part 4

Awards to the Media for Coverage
Presentation of Awards -- Gary Shields
Award Acceptance -- Michael Parks for The Franklin Press
Award Acceptance -- Betsey Gooder for Macon County News and Shopping Guide
Award Acceptance -- Harry Taylor for series on Vietnam Veterans

Closing Remarks -- Rick Norton


Part 5 End of Ceremony

Wreath Laying -- VVA Chapter #994
Rifle Salute -- VVA Chapter #994
Taps -- VVA Chapter #994
Closing Prayer -- Joe Hastings


Rifle Salute

Here is a view of the rifle salute performed by Chapter #994 of the Vietnam Veterans of America from a different angle.


May we never forget to honor the veterans who served in Vietnam.


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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Dedication Ceremony for the Nathan B. Henry Bridge


A local bridge was named in honor of Nate Henry yesterday and I was able to attend and record the proceedings to share with those who were unable to be there due to other obligations.


Program for the Nathan B. Henry Bridge Dedication Dedication Ceremony that was held Friday, October 12, 2012 in Franklin, NC at 2pm in the Veterans Memorial Park:

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Ronnie Beale
Macon County Commissioner

WELCOME
Kevin Corbin, Chair
Macon County Commissioner

Joe Collins, Mayor
Town of Franklin

Pledge of Alleigance
Ron Haven
Macon County Commissioner

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Nikki Pons Corbin

INVOCATION
Chaplain Sam Hastings
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 994

INTRODUCTIONS
Ronnie Beale

SPEAKERS

Heath Shuler, Member
U.S. House of Representatives

John Snow
Former State Senator

Rick Norton, President
Vietnam Veterans Chapter 994

Bobby Kuppers
Macon County Commissioners

Larry Kernea, Member
N.C. Board of Transportation

PRESENTATION OF REPLICA SIGNS
Larry Kernea

RESPONSE
Nathan B. Henry

THANK YOU and GOODBYE
Becky Henry


Here are some of the photos I took during the ceremony and at the photo opportunity at the bridge:



Individual photos may be viewed on Flickr by clicking here.





Monday, September 17, 2012

Nathan Henry, Dr. Thomas McNish to be awarded Macon County Medallion of Honor

PRESS RELEASE


Macon County Board of Commissioners
News Release
Monday, September 17, 2012



Nathan Henry, Dr. Thomas McNish to be awarded Macon County Medallion of Honor

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will honor two men from Macon County who were among the longest serving prisoners of the Vietnam War in a special ceremony in Franklin on Wednesday, September 26.

Nathan B. “Nat” Henry, a lifelong Macon County resident, and Dr. Thomas M. McNish, who grew up in Macon County, will each receive the Macon County Medallion of Honor during the ceremony, scheduled for 2 p.m. at the gazebo on the square in downtown Franklin.

Henry and McNish will become the second and third recipients of the award, following action by the commissioners at their meeting on September 11.

Henry endured almost six full years of captivity in a POW camp from 1967 to 1973, after being the lone survivor from a battle on July 12, 1967. He returned home to his native Burningtown Community, and has served in various volunteer capacities, including being an original member of the Burningtown Volunteer Fire Department. A resolution adopted by the commissioners states that Henry “has always made himself available to promote veterans and other humanitarian efforts, and is representative of the struggles of Vietnam Era Veterans.”

Dr. McNish, who is a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School, served as a U.S. Air Force pilot who was shot down and captured near Hanoi on September 4, 1966, and would spend some six and one half years as a prisoner of war. He would go on to complete 30 years of active duty, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1994. A resolution adopted by the board states that “Macon County is proud of the lifetime of sacrifice and distinguished military service by one of our own.” Dr. McNish currently resides in Texas.

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For more information, contact Macon County Manager Jack Horton at 349-2025.

The Macon County Medallion of Honor has previously been awarded to Phil Drake.


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