Graduation Picture Of Jesus Dela Rosa Jr. From
Helicopter Aviation School At Ft. Rucker, Alabama
Helicopter Aviation School At Ft. Rucker, Alabama
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Inspiration:
This project was inspired by the recent information found regarding my
brother’s death in Vietnam. Warrant Officer Jesus DeLa Rosa Jr. was
killed on July 19,1966 when the UH-1D helicopter he piloted collided with
an L-19 reconnaissance plane along the Cambodian border West of
Pleiku. For over thirty years all my family and I knew was that his
helicopter had collided with another craft in mid air. On July of 2004, while
I was searching the Internet, I came across some time line journals written
by Lt.Thomas A. Jones assigned to the 1st Battalion 14th Inf. of the 25th
Inf. Div. who on that day witnessed my brothers last moments of his life. (If
interested see page three on the web site below).These journals took me
back to that place and time to read how at approximately 1,500 ft the left
wing of the plane sheared of the main rotor causing the helicopter to
tumble to the ground and burst into flames. Most eyes on the helicopter
were spotting mortar rounds falling to the East. The pilot of the L-19 was
looking for enemy targets towards the West. They never saw each other.
All seven men on both aircraft lost their lives. Thirty-eight years later our
gracious God allowed my family and me to have closure and the healing is
now taking place. A little over a year ago I began to plan and organize
support to construct the Ohio Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Park. Since
then, I have seen God’s divine hand and direction in every phase of this
project. Lt. Jones and I have become close friends. He is also assisting
me in the development of this memorial tribute. I have also made contact
with Capt. Raymond Johnson’s two sons. They were in the same situation
as I was. They had no idea what happened to their dad. I have sort of
adopted them as my own. They are wonderful young men. I am also
paying tribute to their dad, and 1st Sgt Yoshiiwa Nagato of the 25th Inf Div.
I have not been able to locate his family. I have formed a special bond with
the Long family. WO 1 Johnny Long was the A/C on my brother’s
helicopter. Greg Long was eleven months old when he lost his dad. It is a
great privilege and honor to bring the Ohio Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Park to Akron, Ohio. The Ohio Vietnam Wall will display the names of the
3,095 soldiers killed from the State of Ohio while serving in Southeast
Asia. Our goal is to pay tribute to allwho made the ultimate sacrifice for
their country. My brother’s name will not appear on the wall, He was from
San Antonio, Texas. However, the UH-1 helicopter that will be displayed
will be a tribute to WO DeLa Rosa and his fellow crew members of the
119th Assault Helicopter Co.
Lest We Forget ! Dan DeLa Rosa
Below are the other tributes that will be displayed at the Ohio Vietnam
Veteran’s Memorial Park.
www.hack1966.com/memorial
www.lzxray.com
Merchant Marines
Southwest Airlines / Mr. Herb Kelleher
A tribute to the 58,479 that died in the Vietnam War
A tribute to the crew of the 119th AHC
A tribute to the eight female nurses who died in Vietnam
The K-9 Units and Trainers
Remembering the past and present wars and conflicts
The five branches of the Armed Services including the Coast Guard
Warrant Officers, Their Crews, and Pilots Lost
The Montagnard Tribes
The UH-1 (Work Horse of Vietnam)
The 25th Infantry Division
The River Boat Patrols
The Ground Units and Special Forces
The Construction Battalion
The IaDrang Valley Battle of 1965
The Medevac Units,
The POW’s/MIA’s
The Donut Dollies of Vietnam
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A Tribute To The Gold Star Mothers
Operation Baby Lift
This project was inspired by the recent information found regarding my
brother’s death in Vietnam. Warrant Officer Jesus DeLa Rosa Jr. was
killed on July 19,1966 when the UH-1D helicopter he piloted collided with
an L-19 reconnaissance plane along the Cambodian border West of
Pleiku. For over thirty years all my family and I knew was that his
helicopter had collided with another craft in mid air. On July of 2004, while
I was searching the Internet, I came across some time line journals written
by Lt.Thomas A. Jones assigned to the 1st Battalion 14th Inf. of the 25th
Inf. Div. who on that day witnessed my brothers last moments of his life. (If
interested see page three on the web site below).These journals took me
back to that place and time to read how at approximately 1,500 ft the left
wing of the plane sheared of the main rotor causing the helicopter to
tumble to the ground and burst into flames. Most eyes on the helicopter
were spotting mortar rounds falling to the East. The pilot of the L-19 was
looking for enemy targets towards the West. They never saw each other.
All seven men on both aircraft lost their lives. Thirty-eight years later our
gracious God allowed my family and me to have closure and the healing is
now taking place. A little over a year ago I began to plan and organize
support to construct the Ohio Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Park. Since
then, I have seen God’s divine hand and direction in every phase of this
project. Lt. Jones and I have become close friends. He is also assisting
me in the development of this memorial tribute. I have also made contact
with Capt. Raymond Johnson’s two sons. They were in the same situation
as I was. They had no idea what happened to their dad. I have sort of
adopted them as my own. They are wonderful young men. I am also
paying tribute to their dad, and 1st Sgt Yoshiiwa Nagato of the 25th Inf Div.
I have not been able to locate his family. I have formed a special bond with
the Long family. WO 1 Johnny Long was the A/C on my brother’s
helicopter. Greg Long was eleven months old when he lost his dad. It is a
great privilege and honor to bring the Ohio Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Park to Akron, Ohio. The Ohio Vietnam Wall will display the names of the
3,095 soldiers killed from the State of Ohio while serving in Southeast
Asia. Our goal is to pay tribute to allwho made the ultimate sacrifice for
their country. My brother’s name will not appear on the wall, He was from
San Antonio, Texas. However, the UH-1 helicopter that will be displayed
will be a tribute to WO DeLa Rosa and his fellow crew members of the
119th Assault Helicopter Co.
Lest We Forget ! Dan DeLa Rosa
Below are the other tributes that will be displayed at the Ohio Vietnam
Veteran’s Memorial Park.
www.hack1966.com/memorial
www.lzxray.com
Merchant Marines
Southwest Airlines / Mr. Herb Kelleher
A tribute to the 58,479 that died in the Vietnam War
A tribute to the crew of the 119th AHC
A tribute to the eight female nurses who died in Vietnam
The K-9 Units and Trainers
Remembering the past and present wars and conflicts
The five branches of the Armed Services including the Coast Guard
Warrant Officers, Their Crews, and Pilots Lost
The Montagnard Tribes
The UH-1 (Work Horse of Vietnam)
The 25th Infantry Division
The River Boat Patrols
The Ground Units and Special Forces
The Construction Battalion
The IaDrang Valley Battle of 1965
The Medevac Units,
The POW’s/MIA’s
The Donut Dollies of Vietnam
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A Tribute To The Gold Star Mothers
Operation Baby Lift
A Special Thanks:
I would like to personally thank the committee members of the Ohio Vietnam
Veterans' Memorial Park for their support, commitment and dedication.
Also, A Special Thanks To:
My brothers and sisters in Christ at Zion's Refuge Independent Baptist Church
for their prayers and support.
Retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore for narrating our virtual tour DVD presentation.
Portrayed by actor Mel Gibson in the movie “We Were Soldiers Once And Young”.
Russ and Gladys Jones for donating our M151 Jeep.
To: Mr. Ralph Phillips for his generous contribution.
To: My wife Patty.
To: Our attorney's Jason Murray and David Haring from the law firm of Brown,
Bemiller, Murray, McIntyre, Vetter & Heck, L.L.P.
In Mansfield, Ohio To:
Chris A. Cochran of Cochran & Associates Certified Public Accountant in Galion,
Ohio.
To: My dear friend in Christ Keith Bodine for providing this web site.
To: My brother Rudy DeLa Rosa.
To: The Richland Engineering Limited in Mansfield, Ohio.
To: Thomas A. Jones, Joe Kline, Charlie Barryhill, Chuck Oualline, Joe Galloway,
Bill Staubach, Bob Kilpatrick and the family of the 119th Assault Helicopter
Company.
To: The Members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 5 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.
To: A special thanks goes out to Keith Stoner for designing our official logo.
To: Mr. David Booth of Clayton Homes in Maryville, Tenn. for his generous
donation
To: Mary Lawrence of Clayton Homes in Marion, Ohio
To: Brian and Mary Lawrence of Clayton Homes in Marion, Ohio for donating the
property sign.
To: The guys at Graphic Accents in Akron, Ohio
To: Garrett Bentley of Montrose Auto group in Akron, Ohio for donating the car at
our golf outing
To: Larry and Shane and the members of The Armed Forces of America M/C Ohio
Chapter for sponsoring the Poker Run.
To: Mike and Michelle Hawkins at the 2 wheeled Pony in Moreland, Ohio
To: All the great Veteran Riders who participated in The Poker Run
To: Tim Wilson of Ultra Sound in Wooster, Ohio for his DJ services
To: The Three Amigos Bar and grill in Wooster, Ohio
To: Larry Ramsier and Earl Conaway
To: Ted and Gloria Doty
To: Maps Air Museum
To: WO4 Charlie Berryhill for providing the 119th AHC pilots helmet and the
generous donation.
To: Joan Sexton and Diane Bailey of Fulton, Ohio for the 119th AHC Caps
Most of all to the Men and Women of the Armed Forces of the United States
of America who unselfishly have given their lives and continue to do so to
provide us with the freedom we enjoy in America today. To Our Veterans,
Past, Present, and Future who proudly we call America's best.
Lest We Forget, Dan DeLa Rosa
of America who unselfishly have given their lives and continue to do so to
provide us with the freedom we enjoy in America today. To Our Veterans,
Past, Present, and Future who proudly we call America's best.
Lest We Forget, Dan DeLa Rosa
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Thank you to Clayton Homes for donating the sign for the property
Click On "The Link", Above, To See The Donated Sign.
Thank you to Ted Mathies and the members of the Malborovolunteers.
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Images are from the book "The Wall"
Images and Offerings from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Images and Offerings from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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