Blandin Karabinos
Garzia and Marco, please accept condolences of the Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry's veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Your father was a dedicated and hard-charging warrior, one of us, one of our own. He served courageously with the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment in Headquarters Troop of the 3rd Squadron in 1968 and 1969. Many of us were wounded when we learned of his passage As CWO Randazzo will be remembered as an honorable trooper whose very presence brought comfort and support to his fellow troopers. He will be included on the Honor Role of our combat veterans, and honored at our next reunion, as well as other gatherings this coming year. His service highlighted his bravery and valor and was guided with theBronzeStar, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and numerous other awards. As grateful Americans we should all pause and salute a man who was willing to put his life on the line for his country. His eulogy so well captures the essence and greatness of a truly loved Blackhorse brother and proud patriot with extended years of faithdul service. As our FuneraL Mass burial liturgy states: “ … his life has not ended, merely changed ..." and as we were together then in Vietnam, we will be together again in the life hereafter, warmly embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Chaplain Bill, 11th ACVVC (Vietnam 71-72)
