Many of us are veterans of the US Armed Forces. Vietnam and the draft perhaps resulted in a greater number than otherwise, but I’m pretty sure most veterans look back on their service as worthwhile and honorable. Today, we observe Veterans Day, which is officially tomorrow, November 11. The University community’s observance today is the 17th annual Boston College Veterans Remembrance Ceremony.

Veterans Day is when we honor all veterans, but let’s especially remember our six classmates who gave all, in Vietnam. Memorial Day is right before our reunion weekend, so it seems appropriate to acknowledge these men today. (The link attached to each name brings you to the page about the individual on the BC Veterans Memorial website.)

Steven Donaldson (Education), from Peabody, died April 5, 1969, in Quang Nam. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

Louis Favuzza (Education), from Somerville, was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army (1st Cavalry)  when he died April 29, 1970, in Binh Long.

Frederick Harrington, from Watertown, left BC before graduation and entered the Army. He was a Corporal when he died October 22, 1968, in Dinh Tuong.

Robert Hauer (CBA), from Brookline, was piloting a forward observer aircraft when he was shot down September 5, 1970, in Khanh Hoa. He was an Air Force Captain.

Christopher Markey, from Birmingham, Mich., left BC before graduation. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps when he died January 6, 1970, in Quang Nam.

Michael Monahan, from Dracut, started with us, but left BC early. He was a Private First Class in the Marine Corps when he died October 26, 1966, in Quang Tri.

If you knew any of the men on this list, we welcome recollections and comments.