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'Mysterious' Vietnam War Memorial in the Rockies
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Boss Dog
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August 22, 2015 - 2:10 am
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Anybody know about this?  Been there?

 

http://gemjourn.blogspot.com/2013/10/there-is-little-known-secret-tucked.html

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http://www.military.com/video/operations-and-strategy/vietnam-war/vietnam-memorial-on-remote-trail/2805626482001/

 

Several links in relation: http://www.blackpony.org/solston.html

Found this little bit on another forum.

"According to the Forest Service, Webb received a letter from Beckley that read, "I am running out of life … have 6 to 8 months to live and need all the help I can muster."

On Nov. 5, 1995, Lt. Col. Beckley passed away. His legacy lives on, hidden in the woods of the Rio Grande National Forest.

"He only wanted people to find it who deserved to find it. It was about them," Roy said.

According to the Forest Service, a letter written by Beckley stated "my name is not to appear anywhere on the monument's grounds… it's 'for them', not 'for us.' Everyone who works on SOLDIERSTONE should do so out of respect and humility ... our job is to get it done and leave it to nature."

…he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36 Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project  http://www.irenasendler.com/

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 If you're going to drink, don't drive. Don't even putt. 

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This is the first I've heard of it. That looks like a beautiful peaceful area to erect a memorial, I would love to see it one day. 

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