Uncovering her father's war story
Photo credit: Courtesy of Kristine McDonald | Specialist Rick Serynek in a helicopter during his stint in the Vietnam War, circa 1969.
Kristine McDonald's letter about her father finally sharing details of his service in Vietnam.
A rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) hit the Command and Control Ship from the 116th Assault Helicopter Unit while its crew was rescuing injured soldiers during the Vietnam War in 1969. Spc. Richard C. Serynek saw it coming but was unable to communicate with the pilot; the helicopter was hit...
