KVVM Teaching Tuesdays are in session!
Subject: Engineering
Lesson: The Mechanics of a Sundial
Students will learn the fundamental principles behind how a sundial tells time and then apply that knowledge to create and test their own sundial prototypes – plus more!
Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Sergeant James Harvey Bennett, a brave U.S. Airman who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 24 years old.
A resident of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Sgt Bennett served with unwavering commitment with 14th Air Commando Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, Seventh Air Force.
At the time of his death, Sgt Bennett was deployed in the Ninh Thuan Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Aug. 2, 1967, Sgt Bennett’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of an Airman who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
Sgt Bennett’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel 39E, Line 42, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about Sgt Bennett and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to Sgt Bennett or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.
Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Specialist Four Henry Lee Palmer, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was just 20 years old.
A resident of Madisonville, Kentucky, SP4 Palmer served with unwavering commitment as a Wheeled Tractor Operator (MOS 62L20) with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SP4 Palmer was deployed in the Dinh Tuong Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Aug. 16, 1968, SP4 Palmer’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SP4 Palmer’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W33, Line 87, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SP4 Palmer and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to SP4 Palmer or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.
Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Istvan Molnar, a brave U.S. Army Soldier who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 30 years old.
A resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, SSG Molnar served with unwavering commitment as an Infantry Operations and Intelligence Specialist (MOS 11F4H) with Advisory Team 98, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam.
At the time of his death, SSG Molnar was deployed in the Bien Hoa Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on May 14, 1967, SSG Molnar’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Soldier who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
SSG Molnar’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel 36E, Line 51, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about SSG Molnar and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to SSG Molnar or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.
Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Private First Class Clifford Lee Newberry, a brave U.S. Marine who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was just 18 years old.
A resident of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, PFC Newberry served with unwavering commitment as a Rifleman (MOS 0311) with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force.
At the time of his death, PFC Newberry was deployed in the Quang Nam Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Dec. 14, 1968, PFC Newberry’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Marine who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
PFC Newberry’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W34, Line 78, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about PFC Newberry and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
If you have any additional information, photos, or videos related to PFC Newberry or any other Kentucky veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War, we kindly invite you to share them with us here.
