The dedication of the restoration of Tim Dineen’s resting place was held Friday, May 16th at 1:00 pm at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Vallejo, CA.

It was well attended by local veterans and Charlie Company was represented by Mike Stokes, Jack and Kathy Chavez, Brent and Bill Boling and Fred Childs.  Bud Roach donated coins that are affixed to Tim’s headstone.

A gathering after the event was held at the Vets Memorial Hall in Benicia.

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Charlie Company was represented by Jack Chavez, Mike Stokes, Fred Childs, Bill Boling

Bill Boling, Kathy Chavez, Mike Stokes, Jack Chavez from Charlie Company talking with one of Tim’s boyhood friends.

Tim’s resting place inside the crypt

Tom Minero raised the funds and restored the crypt gives the dedication

Mike Stokes speaks about Tim at the ceremony

Vietnam Veterans who were in attendance

The memorial notice for Tim

Brent and Bill Boling

Kris and her Brother Tom Minero who spearheaded the restoration

Wreath hanging on the gate of the crypt

Tom Minero with special guest Timothy G. Dineen, no relation.

Coins donated by Bud Roach

 Kathy Chavez writes:

The following article appeared in the local Vallejo newspaper for Tim Dineen. The experience was very special for everyone attending, veteran and non-veteran alike. There was an older couple at the gravesite ceremony that came because of a newspaper article. They had no connection to the family or the military but felt they should attend anyway! The gathering after the ceremony at the VFW in Benicia was most meaningful in the sharing of memories of PFC Dineen and the camaraderie of Company C. I feel very privileged to have shared the event.

Much love,

Kathy

Click Here to Read the Newspaper Article