Raymond F. Eade served in Vietnam as a sergeant with HHC, 8th Infantry, 4th Division. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Born on Aug. 15, 1947, he died on March 24, 1969. A native of this valley, he worked as a cowboy for cattlemen around the area and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Others from the area who served in Vietnam were John Eade, Darrell Chambers, Jess Chambers, Chris Schmidt, and Ralph Lausten.