Wilfredo (freddy) Salgado:
CLASS OF 1967
Castle Hill Middle School 127Class of 1967
Bronx, NY
Senator Abraham Bernstein Public School 105Class of 1963
Bronx, NY
Wilfredo (freddy)'s Story
After school the Army called and I went through 5 months of training, jump school, then off to Vietnam!! I was there for 7 months when I was hit three times and in the midst of it all lost a one finger the use of half of that same hand. Fragments of bullets from that encounter are still lodged in my hand/arm. I spent the next nine months in St. Albans Naval Hospital in Queens. Although the above information may seem devasting, I thank God everyday that I am alive and I know now that he was watching over me.
Although we were chastised for serving du...Expand for more
ring the Vietnam War I am so very proud of my service to the US of A! During my time in Nam I often thought of PS 105 and JHS 127. Being in the jungle made me long to be back in school goofing around and having a good time with my friends, but I would not have it any other way.
I am the proud father of three beautiful girls who have given me the even greater joy of being a grandfather of 8. I am on facebook if you are interested in seeing my large brood. Thanks for taking the time to look at my page, may God Bless and be with each and every one of you!!
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