Long-lost friend honors fallen Vietnam pilot 56 years after his death

Long-lost friend honors fallen Vietnam pilot 56 years after his death

DICKINSON — In a heartwarming moment of closure nearly 60 years in the making, the daughter and widow of a fallen Vietnam War soldier met his long-lost friend from youth and received tokens of recognition for their family’s sacrifice. Lori Brinkmeyer Fisher of Fargo, the daughter of Dickinson native John W. Brinkmeyer, spoke with gravity and warmth about her father’s life and passing during her keynote speech Monday at the Memorial Day event at …

His service got him higher learning, Billy got Vietnam

CORNVILLE — Cars were buzzing by in a blur on Cornville Road, but time seemed to freeze as American Legion Post 135 Sr. Vice Cmdr. James Golden recounted his best friend Billy, who was killed in Vietnam.