Judi Boyer-Bouchard receives the flag from her brother, returned Sgt. 1st Class Alan Boyer’s casket during his funeral service held at the Arlington National Cemetery, June 22, 2016. Boyer was a member of Spike Team Asp, an 11-man reconnaissance team assigned to Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG,) conducting a classified reconnaissance mission in Savannakhet Province, Laos, March 28, 1968, when the team was attacked by enemy forces. He was named MIA for over 48 years till March 2016 when his remains were returned to his family and to be laid to rest. “I extend my heartfelt thanks for your prayers and support for Alan and my family for so many years. Special thanks to those dedicated and committed to pursuing the fullest possible accounting for Americans still missing from the Vietnam War.” Boyer-Bouchard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)
Date Taken: | 06.23.2016 |
Date Posted: | 06.29.2016 15:38 |
Photo ID: | 2697742 |
VIRIN: | 160622-F-WI299-558 |
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