23 Jan 2008 Terry was a friend of mine, a really good friend. We had both been in country 9-10 months by the time he was killed. We were patrolling a through a village when the enemy opened up on us. Terry gave his life while he and I pulled Raymond Carpenter out of the line of fire. Unfortunately, Ray was killed as well. Why them and not me? I wish I knew. I loved them both, and I miss them every day. I had the good fortune to speak to Terry's brother David Ogami, by phone, several years ago. I had written quite a few letters to Terry's parents that were never answered. David found those letters after his parents died, and he called me on the phone one night. It was a moving experience as I answered all his questions. Rest in peace brothers. I'll see you again someday. From his friend and Squad Leader, Sgt. Richard J. Bailey B Co., 1st Bn (ABN), 12th Cavalry Rgmt. 1st Air Cavalry Division airmedic911@comcast.net Left to right at the table: R J Bailey, Fred Maher, Ray Carpenter, Terry Ogami, Mike Harrod, and Ken Shipley. Taken at the EM Club, 1st Cavalry Division base camp, An Khe

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall On 20 Feb 1968 B Company, 1/12th Cavalry, lost three men during a patrol 9 kilometers north-northeast of Quang Tri airfield: SGT Raymond E. Carpenter, Amboy, WA; CPL Terry Y. Ogami, Reedley, CA; and SP4 Bobby R. Talton, West Monroe, LA.

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