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David Cole Lang's mother talks about her son's life, his struggles with a TBI and PTSD, and his death.

On a rainy December Day, Glenn Denton tells stories about veterans he knew whose friends and families planted trees in their names after the veteran's death.

Master Sergeant “Penny” Pennybaker served with the Marines in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a much loved member of the Bodfish Chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association and active volunteer at Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park. Listen to his friend Glenn tell Penny's story.

Sgt Earby Ray Edwards served with the Marines in Korea. Decades later, he learned about Camp Hamilton, attended many functions, and volunteered. He and MGySgt (ret) Glenn Denton became good friends. Listen to Glenn talk about his dear friend in this podcast.

Patricia Marie Oldham, also known as Rocky, graduated from Garces and joined the Marine Corps. She was a communicator.

MGySgt (ret) Glenn Denton introduces fellow 1st Marine Division Association Bodfisher Gunny Ben Holiboich, who is honored at Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park.

Carol Van Pelt shares the story of her first husband, Budd Ray, who served in Vietnam. The American Legion Riders Chapter 26 maintains his and other veteran memorial trees at Camp Hamilton.

Lucky Cooper served with the Marine Corps in World War II and later became a "Bodfisher" with 1st Marine Division Association. MGySgt (ret) Glenn Denton tells the story about one "lucky" camping with his friend Lucky.

Henry Borgardt served with the Marine Corps in World War II. Henry helped Glenn dedicate trees to veterans at Camp Hamilton. When the World War II vet passed away, Henry’s was the first tree planted outside the original fence line. Except, Henry's tree planting experienced an unexpected weather event - or wasn't it Henry? Listen to Master Gunnery Sergeant (retired) Glenn Denton tell the story.

This story was recorded in November 2019. Sadly, Tim Hill died by the following January. His death had a profound effect on Camp Hamilton members. **** Many stories that occur at Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park should be remembered and cause the listener to laugh. The incident between Gunny Hill, the caretaker, and the skunk is one such story. Listen to the story here and read the story on our Facebook page.

Lance Corporal Hayward Kimo Hamili Peleiholani was born in Pahoa, Hawaii on June 14, 1950. He started his tour in Vietnam on April 13, 1969 and was killed in action on August 26, 1969. Kimo served with Golf Company 2/7.  The trees for Kimo and the Golf Company 2/7 are on the perimeter of Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park, which was founded by MGySgt Glenn Denton (Ret). These Marines are on the perimeter because they are guarding the other veterans in this park - the world - Glenn’s world.  L/CPL Peleiholani’s name is on the Vietnam Memorial Wall Panel W19, Line 101.

Private First Class Gerald Allen Smith was born on January 8, 1951 in Ogden, Utah. The 18-year-old Marine started his tour in Vietnam on August 11, 1969. He was killed in action less than three weeks later on August 29th. He served with Golf Company 2/7.  Gerald’s name is on the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Panel W18, Line 9.  His tree at Camp Hamilton is on the western perimeter guarding the trees dedicated to veterans from the Merchant Marines (Pre-World War I) to today.