The first name etched into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

is a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifice made by the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.

This name, Opie G.

Swensson, Jr., represents not just one individual, but the countless stories of bravery, loss, and the enduring legacy of American service members who gave their lives in defense of their country.

Opie Swensson was a young lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, just 23 years old when he was killed in action on June 15, 1965, one of the earliest casualties of the Vietnam War. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/first-name-vietnam-wall/?unique_id_yz8e3ybu

The First Name on the Vietnam Wall: A Powerful Tribute to American Sacrifice