Peter-L-Winter


PETER LOUIS WINTER

Pete was on our January 1971 Roster. He was killed on 1 April 1971 when he took a direct from an enemy mortar round.

CPL - E4 - (Pay grade at loss E3. Posthumous Promotion as indicated.) Army - Selective Service, 101st Airborne Division. He was from Woodville, TX. His tour began on Oct 26, 1970 and the casualty was on Apr 1, 1971 in THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM. HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY. Body was recovered.
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SGA

The recipient of our 2010 SGA Award was Peter L Winter. His son Paul accepted the award in his honor. Bob (Rock) Saal submitted Pete's name.

The small table set for one is reserved to honor our fallen comrades in arms. This symbolizes that they are with us, here in spirit. We should never forget the brave men and women who answered our nation's call [to serve] and served the cause of freedom in a special way. We are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice. We are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, there are others who have endured the agonies of pain, deprivation and death.

Following is the meaning of the items on this special table:

The table is round - to show our everlasting concern for our fallen comrades.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of our fallen comrades, and the loved ones and friends of these comrades who keep the faith.
A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those who will never return.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by the families of those who have sacrificed all.
The glass is inverted, they cannot toast with us at this time.
The chair is empty because they are no longer with us.

Let us remember - and never forget their sacrifice. May they and their families ever be watched over and protected."

Photos were provided by Bob Saal