Let us not forget Sergeant First Class William George Saarela, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SFC Saarela served our country until August 12th, 1972 in Ba Xugen, South Vietnam. He was 34 years old and was married. William died when his plane crashed into the land. His body was recovered. William was born on April 26th, 1938 in Carlton, Minnesota.

SFC Saarela is on panel 01W, line 064 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.