the 3/5th Squadron Association raised funds and erected a monument honoring
all former Troopers of the 3rd of the 5th Cavalry Squadron.
The monument was erected and dedicated near the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, KY. "The Home of Armor."
12 years ago relations between D Troop and the Squadron were still a bit strained.
As an off and on member of the association, perhaps I bear some of the responsibility for not getting "the word" out to D Troop and Light Horse in general.
At any rate here are some photos taken at the dedication in 2003.
The D Troop delegation
L to R Larry Fraddy, Red Hagan (Sqd Prez, Ron Quesada in the back.)
In front, Butch Cook, Vern Delaware
(Ironically, all of the "delegation" are former Spook and War Wagon Scouts)
Here is the clincher; Armor, in its entirety, is being moved to Fort Benning, GA.
During the past Squadron Reunion a vote was taken and it was decided that the monument should be moved to Fort Benning
just as so many other unit's memorial monuments are being moved.
There is a fund raising effort underway to see this mission completed.
I have prepared a couple of webpages to present more information about how we can honor all of our Troopers with lasting memorials.
Click this link for more information about the Relocation of the Monument and securing personal Pavers.
Or
You can go directly to the Squadron website for details.
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