[Kasik]

We probably met there on that day.

That was also when the first Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals for the campaign were awarded.

GEN Bowra came down with a group of operators from the 7th who'd served in El Sal, as I recall.

I visited our memorial a year ago. First time I'd been back since the ceremony. The tree has grown wonderfully and is both strong and beautiful. It's a very special place - I shared it with our 3rd oldest son, combat Marine, and he was wonderfully respectful and interested in how it came to be.