Olaf "Tommy" Olsen Park Dedication

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Shirley "Lee" Olsen146 viewsTommy's sister Lee asks that every one close their eyes and remember their favorite memory of Tommy

Sandy Olsen167 viewsTommy's sister Sandy gives an very emotional and heart felt speech

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony242 viewsL- R Thomas D. Olson (VPD Treasurer), Len Gassmann (VPD Secretary), Donna Peluso (VPD Executive Director), Ronald E. Glick (VPD President), Lee Olsen (sister), Ronald M. Serpico (Mayor of Melrose Park), Donna Waller (widow), Donald Scanlon, Sandy Olsen (sister) Denise Knox (VPD Vice President) cut the ribbon officially opening the park

Flag Ceremony120 viewsFlag is being Retired

Flag Ceremony101 viewsFlag Folding Ceremony

Flag Presentation Ceremeony126 viewsDonna Waller, Tommy's widow is presented the flag

Dedication Plaque228 viewsDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division
APO San Francisco 96225

GENERAL ORDERS 31 March 1970
NUMBER 4149

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR

TC 439. The following AWARD is announced posthumously.

OLSEN, OLAF T. CPL (THEN PFC)
Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
Awarded: Silver Star
Date Action: 6 March 1970
Theater: Republic of Viet Nam

Reason: For gallantry in action: Private 1st Class Olsen distinguished himself by heroic actions on 6 March 1970, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry in the Republic of Viet Nam. While established in their night laager position, elements of Company B came under attack by enemy forces. Immediately, Private Olsen manned a machine gun and placed a devastating barrage of suppressive fire on the enemy positions. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Olsen exposed himself time and time again in order to gain fire superiority over the enemy. When his supply of ammunition ran low, he exposed himself to enemy small arms, rocket propelled grenade, and mortar fire as he ran across an open area to obtain ammunition. During the course of the battle, Private Olsen assisted in caring for the wounded until medical personnel arrived. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and the saving of several lives. Private Olsen’s bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military services and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Authority: By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918, AR 672-5-1, and USARV Reg 672-1.
For the Commander:

Official: JAMES M. CONNELL
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
William J. Winter, Jr.
LTG, AGC
Adjutant General

Distribution: SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION:
D (Modified) Plus 5-TAGO, DA-ATTN: AGPB-AC
1-CO, 1st Bde, 25th Inf Div
1-CO, 4th Bn, 23rd Inf
1-Div CSM
7-Awds Br

Twenty-one Gun Salute119 views

Playing of Taps115 views

Wreath Laying Ceremony131 views

Friendship Plaque146 viewsSandy presents Len Gassmann with a plaque with pictures of him and Tommy when they were kids and great words to go with them

5th Infantry gets a thank you188 viewsRandy Kethcart gets thanked for being there and representing the 5th Infantry Chapter as well as all Bobcats of the 5th Infantry Regiment

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Olaf "Tommy" Olsen Park Dedication