Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The "Huey" Helicopter
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 29, 2020
1. The "Huey" Helicopter Marker
Inscription.
The "Huey" Helicopter. . The "Huey” helicopter was the workhorse of the Vietnam War. Not only did it ferry troops and cargo, but it was responsible for critical combat extraction as well as life-saving medivac. This particular machine, a UH-1M model, served three tours of duty in Vietnam as a gunship. Upon close examination, one can find six repaired bullet holes, sustained during combat.
Although the intent of this Vietnam Veterans Memorial site is not to glorify the war, but to honor the men and women who courageously served their country in Vietnam, we today dedicate this weapon of destruction that it may stand guard as a reminder to present and future generations that "liberty and justice for all” is not only a right, but a privilege granted all Americans, to be forever cherished and protected.
The "Huey” helicopter was the workhorse of the
Vietnam War. Not only did it ferry troops and cargo,
but it was responsible for critical combat extraction
as well as life-saving medivac. This particular machine,
a UH-1M model, served three tours of duty in Vietnam
as a gunship. Upon close examination, one can find six
repaired bullet holes, sustained during combat.
Although the intent of this Vietnam Veterans
Memorial site is not to glorify the war, but to honor
the men and women who courageously served their
country in Vietnam, we today dedicate this weapon of
destruction that it may stand guard as a reminder to
present and future generations that "liberty and
justice for all” is not only a right, but a privilege
granted all Americans, to be forever cherished and
protected.
Erected 1991 by Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 142.
Location. 41° 55.517′ N, 83° 22.083′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on N. Dixie Highway, 0.4 miles south of Interstate 75, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1095 N Dixie Hwy, Dearborn MI 48126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
