Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park

Warning. This episode includes graphic detail. PFC Richard Shelton's death made a huge impact on MGySgt Glenn Denton's life. He is the reason why Camp Hamilton Veteran Memorial Park exists. Shelton was a part of Denton's squad with the Golf Company in Vietnam. Shelton was killed in action on August 25, 1969. The first of the casualties occurred on August 23. The squad needed 8 people to retrieve 4 bodies from the hill. Denton and Shelton were sent as a team to retrieve Sgt Carl Adams, who also has a tree in the park. Adams' burned body was placed on a poncho and moved down the hill. The retrieval put Shelton into a daze. The 20-year-old had only been in country for 10 days. The next day, "G" 2/7 was sent out on patrol. Shelton was walking point two men ahead of Glenn when he was shot. Shelton's death changed Denton's life forever. For as long as MGySgt Denton lives, he will carry PFC Shelton with him.