Connie Walker-Evans
Nez Perce
| "I
was assigned to the 12th Evacuation Hospital under the 25th Infantry
Division in Cu Chi South Viet Nam. The division came under enemy attack;
even our hospital was hit by mortar rounds. But my position in the Recovery
room is what brought me face to face with the realities of war. The
amputations and deaths of young men. I was only 24 and most of them
were younger...I feel bad that I cannot remember their names, but I
cannot forget the severity of their wounds and their young faces. Nor
the hopelessness and sadness I felt as so many of their lives slipped
away.
"The pain I felt for the suffering then and now, go beyond any words. The sound of the helicopters meant we were getting more wounded...doctors and nurses worked in twelve hour shifts, seven days a week and believe that we did everything possible to save lives. Now, whenever I hear a helicopter, those same feelings come back to me. "I am proud that I did my part, proud to have served my country." We honor you Connie for your caring and dedicated service. Connie Walker-Evans, Ret. CMDR, USPHS, ANC 1965-1969 |