Nicholas L. Venditti of Malvern, Pennsylvania, was an Army helicopter pilot with the Americal Division. He died July 15, 1969, at Chu Lai, Vietnam, of injuries from an accidental grenade blast. It was his 11th day in the war. He was 20 years old.
Remembering my cousin Nicky
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David Venditta 
Touching memorial.
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Merci, Pierre.
I hardly knew Nicky when I was 15 and he went off to Vietnam. But I can’t forget him.
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That’s the reason why we write. Never to forget.
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A respectful tribute.
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Thanks, GP. I hardly knew Nicky when I was 15 and he went off to Vietnam. But I can’t forget him.
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Keep him in your heart.
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I’ll miss your posts, GP. Thanks for telling your dad’s story. He was someone special.
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I agree. I’ll be seeing your posts, so keep up the good work.
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Such a loving remembrance of your cousin Nicky…a story behind each photo.
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Thanks, Jan. Pictures really put a “human face” on people, don’t they. I’m glad I have them.
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