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My Brother

My brother, Gary Edward Koecheler was in Vietnam and was awarded the bronze star for bravery.

I am sure that the time spent in Vietnam shaped the man he would become. He was a kind, compassionate caring man.

My brother Gary was killed on 11 September 2001. He was in the south tower of the World Trade Center. Gary, was on the 84th floor, right where the airplane hit, he worked for Euro Brokers.

There is a memorial marker at Fort Snelling for Gary.... he was a brave and caring man.

Biographical Details

Primary Location During Vietnam: Saigon, Vietnam Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Military Service

Unit: Army

5 different patches for MIBARS units.

Pocket patches worn in Vietnam by MIBARS personnel, from the Michael Tymchak collection.

This image is from the Military Intelligence Wiki and used with permission.

Story Themes: 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, 9/11, Army, Bronze Star, Death and Loss, Eagan, Family, Gary Koecheler, Mary Jo Koecheler, Memorial, MIBARS, Read, Saigon, Siblings

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