Rockport Heroes Remembered!
Military Series Of Some Heroes From The Vietnam War.
Time May Be Immortal-Soldiers Are Not!
Music is a medley of John Phillip Sousa's band music.
Stat by jrd.
Updated 9/25/09.
Updated 1/29/20.
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Winston was born and raised in the Echols Community and the son of Mr. And Mrs. Lester Abbott. He received his grade school education at Rockport. His high school years were at Beaver Dam where he graduated in 1962. Winston's older brother was able to obtain his high school diploma at Rockport, but by the time Winston was ready for high school, the area students were being bussed to Beaver Dam. Winston started school at Rockport, finished grade school there, and entered high school at Beaver Dam where he received his high school diploma. The following write-up is by Winston. Thanks Winston for the write-up and the picture, and a special thanks for your service to our country. Without young brave men like you, we would probably be speaking a different language and our freedoms would certainly be limited. Winston Abbott served in the Army from July of 1965 until July of 1967. He entered the service at Fort Knox, KY where he was in training from July through December of 1965. After basic training and other special training at Fort Knox, Winston was sent to Vietnam. He was stationed at Cam Ranh Bay and worked as a Stevedore. After his tour in Vietnam, Winston was sent to Fort Hood Texas and served there until he received his honorable discharge in 1967. After returning to Kentucky, Winston was able to find work in Louisville, but it was not Ohio County. He worked in Louisville for eleven years. Then in 1978, he returned to Ohio County where he worked in the construction trade. In this time frame, there was a lot of construction work in and around Ohio County and Winston and other construction workers were able to stay employed. Guess that most of us, at one time or the other, find their ideal job and Winston was offered a job with the U. S. Postal Service in 1985. He eventually became a Mail Carrier and stayed with the post office for 20 years until retirement in 2005. Guess that Winston said it all when he mentioned that retirement life is good and he and his wife are living the "Good Life" on a farm in the Cromwell area. Way to go you two.  |
This Military Series Is Designed To Give Honor To Those From The Rockport/Echols Area That Served Our Country. I Have Not Left Out Anyone Intentionally, As I Can Only Include Those That I Have Information About. If You Know Or Are Aware Of Anyone That I Have Not Included, Please Feel Free To Send Me Some Material And I will Include Them In The Series. The Minimum Needs For A "Soldier Web Page" Is A Military Picture And A Short Write-Up On The Soldier. Thanks.
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