Never Forgotten — A wreath at the 5th SFG annual Gold Star Ceremony

5th Special Forces Group Honors Vietnam Fallen at Annual Gold Star Ceremony

The annual 5th SFG(A) Gold Star Ceremony, on Gabriel Field at Ft. Campbell, KY, was held on May 21, 2022. The remembrance ceremony honors the lives and sacrifices of our fallen heroes and their families. Along with Gold Star family members, Chapter 78 member John Stryker Meyer was in attendance, along with SOA/SFA members George “The Troll” Sternberg and Doug Godshall, who is SOA President. The ceremony included the unveiling of the 5th SFG Vietnam Memorial.

The trees surrounding Gabriel Field, a parade ground represent a 5th Group soldier who has died in combat. Bronze plaques at the base of each tree are inscribed with the name, date and place of death.

At the ceremony, 5th SFG(A) commander Col. Brent Lindeman made a moving speech, which we hope to be able to post on the Chapter 78 website at a later date. CSM Joshua King spoke and included mention of the Vietnam memorial in his speech. Meyer, Sternberg, and Godshall all participated in the portion of the ceremony related to the presentation of the Vietnam Memorial.

George Sternberg, Doug Godshall, and John Stryker Meyer saluting the newly unveiled 5th SFG Vietnam Memorial at 5th Grp HQ on Gabriel Field.

George Sternberg, Doug Godshall, and John Stryker Meyer saluting the newly unveiled 5th SFG Vietnam Memorial at 5th Grp HQ on Gabriel Field.

Roses were placed on the memorial by Sternberg, Godshall, and Meyer during the ceremony for the 5th SFG Vietnam Memorial.

Roses were placed on the memorial by Sternberg, Godshall, and Meyer during the ceremony for the 5th SFG Vietnam Memorial.

John Stryker Meyer with fellow SOG recon men and SOA/SFA members George “The Troll” Sternberg and SOA President Doug Godshall.

John Stryker Meyer with fellow SOG recon men and SOA/SFA members George “The Troll” Sternberg and SOA President Doug Godshall.