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Keith William Nolan

St. Charles, Missouri

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American Cancer Society

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Nolan, Keith William Vietnam War Author, age 44 of St. Charles passed away February 19, 2009. Loving father of Britt Nolan; loving son of William F. and Ulla A. Nolan; loving brother of Erik A. Nolan; dear friend of Kristin Halbert and Jordan Massey; loving brother-in-law to Becky and Ed...

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I’ve read most of Keith’s books. I read alot of military history and Keith’s were the ones I excitedly look forward to. As I am writing this I have my copy of “Search And Destroy” in my lap. I was very saddened to hear of Keith’s passing as it is very tragic loss to the Vietnam War History and to Vets. Most importantly is terrible loss to Keith’s family and friends and my heart felt condolences and prayers go out to them. May God Bless. Y’all take care.

Great guy, missed by many.

Rereading Keith's "Battle For Hue". Getting ready to pass the book along to our high school ROTC instructor. My husband was with the 25th Infantry during Tet.

I just wanted Keith´s family to know that he is still remembered by us Vietnam Veterans whose hearts he touched, and won. I was privileged to just deliver an account of he action that was the subject of his book "House to House", and to introduce the audience to his books. In preparing, I renewed the vast correspondence with Keith as he developed the story. Such a remarkable individual . .

I just read Operation Buffalo. Mr. Nolan was a brilliant historian with great wisdom and humanity. I have never read a finer book.

Keith, although not a Vietnam veteran, told our story.

What Great Loss and What a Great Author. How Many More Books he would have Written. Rest in Peace.

I was just thinking about Keith earlier when I was on a Vietnam Facebook page. Keith and I were classmates at Webster University. We were in their Vietnam class together somewhere around 88-90. We got to be good friends and I kept in touch with him off and on after school. I am a Marine Vietnam vet. Keith could have taught the class because he knew more about the war than the teacher (who was a protester during the Vietnam War.) I was so sorry to hear of his loss at such a young age.

I didn't know all of the details of Operation Buffalo until Keith wrote the book. That's somewhat odd because I was in the middle of the battle. I only knew what was going on in and around my hole (July 6, 1967). Keith's book - years later - educated me on this terrible battle. I had the pleasure of speaking with him several times over the phone. I'll always be grateful to Keith for telling the story of "Operation Buffalo". Rest easy Brother - we love you.