Memorial Inscription:
Eric Voughn Dickson
Dec. 17, 1947 – May 31, 1968
Eric Dicson grew up in Woodland Park. He was the only death causality of the Vietnam War from Woodland Park and Teller County. As a young teen, Eric was very involved in his school and community. When folks needed to haul anything he was always there to help with his red and white Ford pickup. His peers called him a leader with his steadfast ability to inspire others in a positive direction. He had the respect of Woodland Park’s young and old. He was a class officer for four years, Student Council President his senior year, President of the Rodeo Club, The Misfits Teen Club and The Safety Club. He participated in all sports, was a cowboy and bull rider. Eric Dickson graduated from WPHS in May 1967. Prior to graduation, he was not drafted but enlisted in the Marine Corp. He was attached to the Company B, 1st Bn, 1st Mar, 1st Mar Div and deployed to Vietnam in November of 1967. On May 31, 1968, Eric died when his Battalion was ambushed at Foxtrot Ridge, Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam.
Eric died as he lived:
Semper Fi – Always Faithful
Greater Love Hath No Man
Than To Give His Life
For His Country