[FreeBird]

COL Tindall son, Lee, is one of my best friends. I did my best to help the family with the loss of their husband and father back in June. COL Tindall's "war room" is quite amazing with all his accomplishments over his career.

Lee began looking into his father's career and comprised the following.
Here is a brief summary, based on his discharge paperwork.

During his 32-year Army career, Col. Tindall served in the 101^st Airborne Div., 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), 120^th Aviation Company (Vietnam), 1^st Cavalry Div. (Vietnam), 18^th Airborne Corps Artillery, 3^rd Battalion (Pershing) - 9^th Field Artillery, 14^th Aviation Battalion, NATO, 1^st Battalion (Pershing) - 81^st Field Artillery, Headquarters US Army Europe, Wyoming Army National Guard (Advisor), Headquarters 2^nd US Army, and Headquarters FORSCOM.

Col. Tindall was a graduate of the Army War College and the Command and General Staff College. He commanded Field Artillery, Aviation, Pershing Missile, and Airborne Artillery units. In addition to U.S. assignments, Jimmy also served on Okinawa and in Vietnam , the Netherlands, and Germany .

As a Paratrooper, a Field Artilleryman, a Huey and Cobra Helicopter Pilot, his commendations include:

1) Legion of Merit (Oak Leaf Cluster)

2) Distinguished Flying Cross

3) Bronze Star (Oak Leaf Cluster and “V” Device for Valor)

4) Defense Meritorious Service Medal

5) Meritorious Service Medal

6) Air Medal (25 Oak Leaf Clusters)

7) Army Commendation Medal

8.) Army Achievement Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters)

9) Army Good Conduct Medal

10) Army Service Ribbon

11) National Defense Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)

12) Vietnam Service Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters)

13) Vietnam Campaign Medal

14) Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2 Oak Leaf Cluster)

15) Master Parachutist Badge

16) Senior Army Aviator Badge

17) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal

18) Was inducted into the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.

At COL Tindall's funeral, I was eXpecting the 21 gun salute - all the stuff you see on TV. But, no one ever showed up. Today's article in the AJC details how the family has worked to ensure that the Military does not drop the ball again when military honors are required for those that have served our country.

http://www.ajc.com/n...n-s-163937.html

[gog8tors]

FreeBird, on 16 October 2009 - 10:14 AM, said:

<!--fonto:Tahoma--><span style="font-family:Tahoma"><!--/fonto-->COL Tindall son, Lee, is one of my best friends. I did my best to help the family with the loss of their husband and father back in June. COL Tindall's "war room" is quite amazing with all his accomplishments over his career.

Lee began looking into his father's career and comprised the following.
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<!--fonto:Tahoma--><span style="font-family:Tahoma"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->During his 32-year Army career, Col. Tindall served in the 101^st Airborne Div., 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), 120^th Aviation Company (Vietnam), 1^st Cavalry Div. (Vietnam), 18^th Airborne Corps Artillery, 3^rd Battalion (Pershing) - 9^th Field Artillery, 14^th Aviation Battalion, NATO, 1^st Battalion (Pershing) - 81^st Field Artillery, Headquarters US Army Europe, Wyoming Army National Guard (Advisor), Headquarters 2^nd US Army, and Headquarters FORSCOM.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

<!--fonto:Tahoma--><span style="font-family:Tahoma"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Col. Tindall was a graduate of the Army War College and the Command and General Staff College. He commanded Field Artillery, Aviation, Pershing Missile, and Airborne Artillery units. In addition to U.S. assignments, Jimmy also served on Okinawa and in Vietnam , the Netherlands, and Germany .<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->

As a Paratrooper, a Field Artilleryman, a Huey and Cobra Helicopter Pilot, his commendations include:

1) Legion of Merit (Oak Leaf Cluster)

2) Distinguished Flying Cross

3) Bronze Star (Oak Leaf Cluster and “V” Device for Valor)

4) Defense Meritorious Service Medal

5) Meritorious Service Medal

6) Air Medal (25 Oak Leaf Clusters)

7) Army Commendation Medal

8.) Army Achievement Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters)

9) Army Good Conduct Medal

10) Army Service Ribbon

11) National Defense Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)

12) Vietnam Service Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters)

13) Vietnam Campaign Medal

14) Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2 Oak Leaf Cluster)

15) Master Parachutist Badge

16) Senior Army Aviator Badge

17) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal

18) Was inducted into the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.

<!--fonto:Tahoma--><span style="font-family:Tahoma"><!--/fonto-->At COL Tindall's funeral, I was eXpecting the 21 gun salute - all the stuff you see on TV. But, no one ever showed up. Today's article in the AJC details how the family has worked to ensure that the Military does not drop the ball again when military honors are required for those that have served our country.

<a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/at-decorated-veteran-s-163937.html" target="_blank">http://www.ajc.com/news/at-decorated-veteran-s-163937.html</a>
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Next time you see this wonderful family, tell them from one solider's family to another God Bless you. Your husband and father was a wonderful credit to our country.

[msflyfisher]

My uncle was in the army and is buried in the National Cemetary on Hwy 20. At his funeral, they released the doves but he did not have the 21 gun salute. We found out after the fact that my aunt is the one who requested that it not be done - she felt that it would be too difficult for her and their daughter.... Go figure!

Is is possible that was the case with your friends? Just asking....

[ljtsimons]

In the Army's defense they have admitted to a mistake being made and have all intentions in "fixing" the mistake on the 1 year anniversary of his death per his families request. All Honors will be done by the Georgia National Guard Military Funerals Honors Team. His honors will include everything due to him.

[FreeBird]

The COL that has been the Army's front (wo)man has been very good at dealing with the situation.

I found it interesting that the 1st lady cared not to respond despite her "year of the military family" theme.

[naturegirl]

It's sad things such as this are "overlooked". Please tell the family I said thank you for their service, and their voices may prevent this from happening again.