Blandin Karabinos
To the Care Givers and friends of John Wesley Long, please accept the condolences of the Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry's veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. John was a dedicated and courageous warrior, and in a crucial time, became one of us, one of our own. He served honorably and faithfully with the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment in Headquarters Troop in 1968. Exhibiting daring and courageous acumen, he was in the fore front, as a combat medic. as the regiment completed its mission throughout large areas of Vietnam. We will miss John and Sherry at our reunions, but John’s name will be published in our newsletter, Thunder Run, acknowledged solemnly during the Memorial Service at our annual reunion, and be enrolled on the scroll with our honored dead. As grateful Americans, we pause and salute a brave man, a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor and The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry; he proudly honored our regiment. He wore the uniform, was willing to sacrifice, and even put his life on the line for his country, his family and his fellow man. Chaplain Bill Karabinos (11th ACVVC).