- My dad has the same symptoms -- Erin Whitacre, 09:18:46 10/10/08 Fri
My father was in the 9th infantry division in 1967-1968. He has been complaining of worsening symptoms just like yours. Dizzy, unsteady, balance issues, problems with depth perception and very vivid dreams that keep him from sleeping. He was just told by a VA neurologist that he has a syndrome that often leads to Parkinson's disease. HE was definately exposed to agent orange and we have photos to prove it. Good luck to you and I hope that you both find some answers. At least he now knows that he is not alone.
Thank you.
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- 20th Engineer Brigade Reunion 2009 -- Jerry Cook (healing and having fun), 18:28:04 10/08/08 Wed
www.20thEngineerBrigadeReunion.com
contact: 803-528-7363
Jerry Cook (68-69, Bien Hoa, HHC)
July 23-26, 2009
Hampton Inn - 803-788-4901 $92.00 per night.
(please mention the group to get this rate)
We're reaching out for all Viet Nam era Vets who served in any area with the 20th Engineer Brigade. After last years great reunion in Rockford, the 18th Annual Reunion will be held in Columbia (Ft. Jackson) South Carolina
. We've got plenty planned for you. Fort Jackson will be providing buses from our hotel on Saturday for a tour of the installation, museums, ranges, and facilities -- complete with lunch at a mess hall. They will also provide us with PX privleges and an on-post authorization for our vehicles. In addition, Mr. Lyle Daniels, of the Warrior Training Alliance will take all of us through a training session on the range, just like the recruits go through before heading into real combat situations. Don't panic if you're not as fit as you were in basic training...this is open to everyone, men and women, adults and kids alike. You DO NOT want to miss this.
. Thursday will be check in with an informal meal. Friday, we'll sponsor a golf outing on base -- shotgun start, 18 holes. Friday night we'll meet, renew old acquaintances and just get laid back in the hospitality room at the Hampton Inn.
. Saturday, after our base tour, the dinner will be held on base at the NCO club, and is by reservation only. We'll have predinner music by a Quartet furnished by the US Army band. Our flag ceremony will be presented by US Army Soldiers on active duty. A guest speaker will be announced later.
. This is a great place to plan a week long vacation. You won't be disappointed. With both the Great Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Beaches (at Myrtle Beach and near Charleston) between 2 and 3 hours away, either or both would make a fantastic day trip. Closer to the hotel, at Fort Jackson is PALMETTO FALLS - a water park for young and old alike. Each night from the steps of the Capitol Building, leaves the Columbia Ghost Walk. While you are there, be sure and take a walk around the Capitol building and see the marks on the walls left by Sherman's shelling. Columbia is home to the wonderful Riverfront Zoo and the fabulous River Walk. Speaking of the River, you might want to rent a canoe for a short jaunt down the Congaree. Make your reservations before the rooms run out! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN COLUMBIA IN 2009 - IT REALLY IS A CAPITOL CITY!!!
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- Bile Duct Cancer -- Janice, 17:50:49 10/08/08 Wed
Looking for Vietnam Veterans that have or had Bile Duct Cancer(Cholangiocarcinoma)so that I can get a list of names to be presented to the VA. It will be interesting to see how many there are out there. jajo4751@yahoo.com
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- hello old friend -- SFCThomas m Glandon, 16:04:31 10/07/08 Tue
looking for SFC Keith l Sutler, if your out there please call or e mail me, 910-864-8603
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- VOICE OF THE VET: Veterans Writing Project -- Kathleen Nesbitt, 14:10:25 09/23/08 Tue
VOICES OF THE VET
VETERANS WRITING PROJECT
Veterans, Soldiers, Warriors and Service Men and Women
are invited to participate in Free Weekly Writing Workshops
with Kathleen Nesbitt, a published writer and transformative language artist,
at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago.
Beginning Tuesday, October 21st 2008
Thru Tuesday, January 27th 2009
6:30pm – 9:00pm
With an emphasis on helping veterans process and cope with their experiences of war and the military through personal writing, these workshops will promote community building in a welcoming environment. Here the writers can give voice and bear witness to their common experiences as they work toward fostering personal peace, healing and renewal, and social reintegration. The workshops will explore the basics of the craft of writing, introduce the spiritually nourishing aspects of expressive writing, and provide tools to create a sustainable writing practice.
• Afghanistan, OIF, OEF, Desert Storm and Vietnam Veterans will have the opportunity to engage in workshops with published authors (TBA) once a month during the series.
• Families of veterans will have the opportunity to participate in workshops once a month during the series: Nov. 18th, Dec. 23rd, Jan. 20th.
• Veterans will have the opportunity to be partnered with student artists from Columbia College’s Media Production class to create media works that tell/interpret the veteran’s stories and writing.
• This fifteen-week series of workshops is intended as a pilot program to develop a model for interested veterans to be trained in and to utilize with peer veterans worldwide.
Contact: Kathleen Nesbitt: kcn@writingacrosstheriver.org
Kathleen Nesbitt MFA, MA-TLA, CAPF, AWAI is a published writer working on a novel that depicts the manifestations of violence, abuse, and PTSD. In addition to her MFA in writing she holds an MA in Transformative Language Arts: Social and Personal Transformation through the power of the written, spoken or sung word. She has facilitated writing workshops for healing and renewal with the homeless, victims of abuse, persons in recovery, and the incarcerated, among others. “I give voice.”
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to provide transportation. If you have a van and are willing to help get veterans to the workshops please write kcn@writingacrosstheriver.org.
**Chicago Area Veteran Authors, or family of Veteran Authors Wanted to Co-facilitate one of three workshops. If you have published a book or web book please contact.
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- I am looking for anyone who served at Pleiku AFB 10/68 to 10/69 -- Alvin Meredith, 22:26:18 07/17/07 Tue
Did you serve at Pleiku AFB 10/68 to 10/69? We received rocket fire daily, but the VA won't accept a claim for PTSD without a witness, rank, service number, and dates who can verify we were in a "combative situation". Can you help?
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- Help sustantiate a claim -- Sergio Lopez (In need of help!!), 05:36:01 07/18/08 Fri
Sergio Lopez (Puerto Rican) was a cook with the 9th Infantry. He served on Black Virgin Mountain May-June 1970. I am his Veteran Services Officer. I need help to assist him in claim(s)(PTSD,ect.) Also, he was assigned to the 25th Inf- Was transporting food to the field when ambushed. Took him 12 days to get back to his unit. Was declared MIA for this period. Please, anyone who can help this fine soldier. contact me or call me at (941) 475-3752 (Florida).
PS I am retired Army E-8 myself. this vet needs your help!
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- Agent Orange -- Shannon Litterer (upset), 06:21:40 09/19/08 Fri
wanting info on children of vietnam vets w/ skeletal problems. asap
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- Amyloidosis -- Cathy la Bruno (Disgusted), 14:58:44 01/31/08 Thu
Hi,
I have had my appeal meeting with a man from Washington who represents the VA, this was after my denial for any benefits as a widow whose husband died from Amyloidosis. No one will be allowed to even mention the desease during any hearings. WHAT A JOKE what was I there for? I had to talk about another related desease he might have contracted during his tour in the marine corp in Nam. When will they face the facts and stop their coverup that amyl is related to AGENT ORANGE. WHEN?? OH by the way a famous author died this past Sept from Amyloidosis too, he was also a Viet Nam vet? What a surprise he served the same years as my husband did? His family probably doesn't even know what the hell happened to him or why his pen name was robert jordan real last name Rigney
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- looking for friends of my father -- Beau Sunde, 11:38:39 09/11/08 Thu
I am trying to find anyone who knew my father. Barry L Schulze from Glendive MT. He was in the Air Force in Vietnam from 65-68, I believe he served under a Marine Col Dwight Bonin. I would love to talk with anyone who knew him.
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- Viet Nam -- Armando L. Pena (Sad), 11:01:20 09/11/08 Thu
I'm a VietNam Vet and I was in Pleiku and the last place where I was, in Kontum under a bridge close to Kontum City at a water station with the 815th Combat Engineers ( MOS 51N20 ) when one day I had some bad news, that my brother had gotten killed and I had to take him home. His name was Sergeant John L. Pena ( USMC )and was a casualty on April 24,1970, one day before his birthday.I don't remember to much and I would appreciate it if someone could help me?I was in Nam 11 months and 29 days.I don't remember anyone, my brothers wake and funeral and to this day I feel a lot of emptiness. Please Help!!!
Thanks and well come home Brother Vets!
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- Looking for members of 528th qm at Vung tau -- steven BB bullard, 09:12:21 09/10/08 Wed
I was there from 1967 to 1968. have never contacted anybody from there in that time frame. where is everybody/
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- here i am -- alan r dougllas (looking for buddy name Sam), 15:30:20 09/06/08 Sat
living in maryland 6823 Fox meadow rd
baltimore marylamd 21207
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- Longshot -- Sam Veer (Hopeful), 20:23:29 03/20/08 Thu
Recieved this e-mail from another Nam vet who is loking for some help finding dust-off pilot
If anyone knows dustoff/medevac pilots or crew who flew near Lai Khe in III Corps in December 1969, please ask them to contact me tgarlock@mindspring.com
My cobra helicopter was shot down in a firefight near Lai Khe Dec 17, 1969 and we went down hard. I had a broken back, legs paralyzed (until after
surgery) and the broken bird had to be destroyed by rocket fire from the air to keep the weapons, ammo and radios out of enemy hands.
I would like to know who was flying medevac to pick me up. It is not an entirely rational desire, and I have passed on similar messages myself from grunts who want to find the medevac crew who saved their ass, while I knew the chance of finding them was small.
In my case, maybe a broken cobra on the ground would stand out in memories among so many missions. Maybe someone even took a photo.
Please pass it on, and to all dustoff/medevac pilots and crew who see this message, you will never know how many guys think of you with gratitude for the rest of their life.
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- Re: cam rahn bay -- William Glatz (Inquisitive), 00:46:58 04/04/07 Wed
I was At Cam Rahn Bay when the bomb dump went up . It was Aug 26 1971. I was there a month to the day. I was assigned to the 483rd Security Police Sq. We were recalled and dispatched to set up a defensive perimeter on the beach road about 1.5 miles from the bomb dump itself. I remember ordanance going off for months after the initial attack. Can you tell me if Agent Orange was used at Cam Rahn Bay from 1971-1972? I remember sitting in a bunker Bay side and all the vegetation on both sides of me dead and having lush jungle further back from the perimeter!!!!!
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- Vietnam Veterans for Book -- Catherine Whitney, 03:25:53 09/03/08 Wed
I am writing a book about veterans, to be published next Memorial Day by Perseus Publishing. The inspiration for the book is my brother, Jim Schuler, who was a combat engineer in Vietnam. Jim served three tours: 1st Engineer Battalion (66-67), 87th Engineer Battalion (68-69), and 815th Engineer Battalion (71). Jim suffered from PTSD, alcoholism, and other problems, and died in 2001. I am interested in speaking with or emailing army engineers who served in Vietnam. The goal of my book is to raise awareness and to promote better services for veterans. I’d love to hear from you. Catherine Whitney. E-mail: catherinewhitney@mac.com.
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- looking for William Tuey -- SANDI MERCHANT, 18:03:27 09/02/08 Tue
looking for anyone who knew William Tuey
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- rating -- jerry royce, 15:59:01 09/01/08 Mon
I have been rated at 20% for diabetes and just got 30% for PTSD. I am being told I get a combined rating of only 40% and not a total of what I thought would equal 50%. Can any one tell me how this all works out to only 40%.
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- On Highway QL-1 1970 -- Richard Rivers, 09:54:33 08/30/08 Sat
I was on highway QL-1 on May 22, 1970 when a large booby trap went off at a site where a culvert was being built. At the time I had been in country for a month. I was about 1000 feet away from the blast. I know there were three people killed that day and some were wounded. The booby trap killed a medic named Sp/4 Robert Marthaler, Jonny Hines and the third I do not remember his name. I cannot remember the men who were wounded. I was operating a five ton dump truck hauling backfill material from the barrow pit to the culvert site. About 15minutes before the boobytrap was set off I was talking to the medic Robert Marthaler who was standing about 300 feet away from the Army Ambulance with the red crosses painted on the sides. Does any one else recall what happened that day. It seemed like the rest of the day was a fog.
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- Task Force Zappone / Finstad / Moroz -- Fred "Vito" Garnes, 18:17:55 08/28/08 Thu
This small unit, (30 men), Task Force took the names of each of it's CO's. It was under the command of the 593rd General Support Group, 1st Log Command, Qui Nhon. The Task Force was a combat support unit. It served elements of the 1st Cavalry in 1967 on LZ Uplift near Bong Son, and in 1968 on LZ's Betty and Sharon near Quang Tri city. The Laundry and Bath, (L&B), section was a major feature we provided to the Cav.
I, and three others who served with this unit are looking for any other vets who served with us under any of the above named officers. Contact me through my email address. THANKS!!
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- 552 AEW&C - sent to Taiwan and on to TanSonNhut -- Suzanne Kofoid, 11:45:57 08/25/08 Mon
Is there anyone out there who served with this group from April 15, 1966 to July 30, 1966? My son has posted a comment and received one response - I'm trying to locate anyone who may have served with Allan Kofoid during this time. I've been told to secure names of persons who served with him during this time and at these locations to possibly secure proof of being in Vietnam during this time. I know there are hundreds or thousands of other veterans doing the same thing and hopefully some will recognize his name. He was attached to the 6214th support group in Tainan, Taiwan and from there rotated to Tan Son Nhut every 11 days. He has prostate cancer and the VA is denying his claim of being in Vietnam. We've been told that "buddy" statements won't authenticate the service in Vietnam so am looking for a source more positive.
Anyone?????
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- 65 engeer-hq.co -- rich strubberg (bulldozer -operator), 16:42:23 08/25/08 Mon
looking for old friends-service from 67to68 cu chi rich
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- Mac v Duc Hoa, Cu Chi, & HHC Trac Long Ben 1 Oct 70 - 1 Dec 71 -- Jesse L. Walden, Jr, 20:14:37 08/23/08 Sat
My name is Jesse Walden. I am a Vietnam veteran looking for who served in Vietnam from 1 Oct 70 - 1 Dec 71. I am looking for David Jackson, David William, E5 Kirkland, and Bennie Bell who were in Duc Hoa and Cu Chi with me. I have Liver Cancer and have been denied VA benefits several times because I cannot provide evidence of my combat trama. I need someone to help me with a written statement that they were in the same unit and place during these years. You may contact me at 478-232-8612 or 478-552-8627. You help will be greatly appreciated. God Bless You.
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- Looking for Richard T. Williams, Jr. -- Will Abshire (happy), 15:12:43 08/22/08 Fri
Searching for Richard T. Williams, Jr., who I served with in Vietnam 1970-71, with USA Support Command, DaNang Vietnam. Richard was photographer for Northern Log Magazine Newspaper. He should be around 60 yoa and from the South.
Any info would be appreciated. Please contact me at willabshire@suddenlink.net
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- Need "buddy statement" -- Randall Coslor (Help !), 13:23:31 08/21/08 Thu
Looking for anyone who may have witness me fall and injure my back while diving into a bunker during rocket attack on May 17, 1969 at Camp Enari. I was with A Company, 124th Signal Battalion.
Need a buddy statement to help with VA claim.
Would also like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Randy Coslor, Nebraska
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- You saved my life ! -- Lesha Lewellen (Would love to say thank you !), 05:58:03 08/14/08 Thu
You were in or near Cleburne Tx. in 1968. you saw a car accident. 4 people died that night one was my mother.
It would have been 5 people lost, but you carried me to the hospital. You did not give your name or how to get in to contact with you. You called to check on me, you still did not leave your name . I have called you my angel .
It has been 40 years.
I do not know if you are still here , but if you are or if your family is still around I would love to put a face and a name to my angel.
Thank You and God Bless you !
Lesha
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- 552 AEWC 1966 taiwan? -- fred kofoid, 17:53:53 08/13/08 Wed
I am trying to find proof that my father. Allan Kofoid was in vietnam in 1966. He served with the 552AEWC. He was Tdy to Taiwan from April till Aug. of 66. He was sent to Tan Son Nhut to work on ec 121s. There is no record of him doing this on his DD214. What i need is a idea where else to look. My email is fkofoid@yahoo.com Any and all help will be welcome. thanks
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- Birth defects in children of veterans due to Agent Orange? -- Crissa KoChis, 10:14:30 08/18/07 Sat
I know for a fact that some vietnamese children were born with terrible birth defects because their parents lived in areas where Agent Orange was used extensivly. Does anyone know of or heard of any Vietnam Veterans who have had children born with birth defects possibly caused by Agent Orange? The answer to this question is what will decide if my husband and I will have a child together, which we want to, but not if it is bound for a life of medical hell. Any information would be helpful. God Bless.
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- hypertension -- jerry royce, 05:09:52 03/26/08 Wed
I was just rated 20% for diabetes but was turned down for hypertension,even through my discharge physical b/p was 180/90 thay stated it did not have hypertension written done .
Any suggestion on my appeal?
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- 1&2nd/12th Cav REUNION -- Sam Veer (Exited), 11:02:21 03/30/08 Sun
Fellow 12th Cav Troopers,
3rd reunion for the 12th Cav. Regt.on Sept 10 – 14, 2008. in Branson, MO.This includes both the 1/12 and 2/12 Battalions.We are looking for those of us that served with the 12th Cav. Regiment from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Desert Strom, Iraqi Freedom and current Active Duty members. We have activities planned for our grandchildren and children as well as spouses. More information will be forth coming in the next few months so watch for it at the Regimental website www.12thcav.us or contact either:
Terry Combs (918) 458-1717 or (918) 931-8352 ixxi@sbcglobal.net
Bill Tallerdy (307) 221-0237 skydog82007@yahoo.com
Frank Greenleaf (207) 882-7251 fluffnkaren@adelphia.net
Mike Barber (660) 476-5492
Tom Crabtree (432) 682-0229 mmctlc3@aol.com
For reservations, contact the Settle Inn directly at 1-800-677-6906 and ask for Cherie Chitwood. Please mention that you are with the 12th Cav. Regiment Reunion to be sure you are in the right block of rooms.
Sam Veer A&E Co. 1/12th Vietnam 70-71
s.veer@verizon.net
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- NSC CLAIMS NEED YOUR HELP -- CALVIN PERRY (HUMBLE), 13:53:18 08/30/07 Thu
I was in the 25TH IN DIV,4th/23 Mech IN,Support Company during June 1969 to June 1970 as a Cook. I went to several
area Cambodia Loas , Thialand, Cu Chi, Bein Hoa and other other area i cannot recall(memory). I have submitted claims to the VA with several medical claims...Hypertension,peptic ulcer,nerves,ptsd,hearing,numbness in hands and legs and other problems. I need your help today.
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- Looking for members of our Unit B co.2nd Bn.60th Inf.9th Inf. Div. -- William Vaughn (Sad), 08:51:59 07/25/08 Fri
Looking for anyone one who served during 1967-1968 with B co. 2nd Bn. 60th Inf.9th Inf.Div. I can't remember names but would like to here from anyone who served during that time frame and remembers the (Bowling Alley) where we were operating when we were overrun near highway one(at the end of the Bowling Alley) I was on LP that night with Martinez who was wounded and had to be carried back to the perimeter. I was also wounded that night from exploding grenades and or bombs being dropped by our air support. We had set up around a(Pagoda) in the middle of a rice paddy with wood lines on both sides of us.
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- 848th QM Plt. Quy Nhon/Phu Tai- -- Fermin O. Sanchez, 15:48:46 07/22/08 Tue
Looking for anyone that was in Ouy Nhon/Phu Tai area inbetween Sept68-Oct69. I'm looking for anyone that was a perimeter guard the night our #1 Tank Farm was attacked. Any info on that attack would help me with my PTSD claim. My cell number 1-361-688-7151
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- Thank You -- Louanna Castellano (Sad), 13:42:14 07/17/08 Thu
I just wanted to say thank you to those who have reached out to my sister to help her heal; Not only is it good that she hears from you guys that have been to war about your experiance, but that you can also help her understand mabey a small part of what my father was feeling at the time of his death.
I served 5 years in the United States Army and went to war 3 times and also to a peace kipping mission, so i have felt some of those feelings that no one man nor women can grasp or every understand unless they have served their country in the military, or in this day and age some of the civilians that have worked over in the war zone. I can't explain in words yet what it feels like to be at war and to deal with some of the things that you see and feel when you are over there. Not just for what is going on, but for the people in the country also. I know that my war the Iraqi war is no were near the same war nor would i ever try to compare it to yours, but I can grasp what you go through on a daily basis and one day i hope that i can in my own words explain my emotions within the whole process of going and being in a War.
I am going for a degree in Sociology to one day give back to all the soldiers that need help and dont recive it. So mabey one day I can save someone like my dad, for he was a good man and one that is honored in my heart and soul everyday, reguardless of the way he died.
Thanks agian for reaching out to my sister.
Louanna Castellano
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- Looking for Marines in 2nd bat. 1st.in Con Thien Vietnam -- any marines in 2/1, Echo co. m-60 squad, 08:50:19 12/20/07 Thu
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- Colon Cancer and Agent Orange -- Karen Butler, 11:14:31 04/02/08 Wed
I am looking for any VietNam Veteran who served in Viet Nam and had, has or died from Colon Cancer. A major spill was in Bien Hoa and now it is a hot zone. But anyplace in Viet Name and you have or had Colon Cancer, please e-mail me. ksb123048@yahoo.com I intend to send these names in with my claim. Now I can go with lung cancer, it's reconginzed, but I don't want to, money would be nice, but I want the Government to Admit They Were Wrong and own up. If for some reason there is enough then and only then will I go with lung cancer. The more names the better. Help me prove the Government was Wrong and they can't get away with it. Thank You Karen
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- Agent Orange/ Neurological problems -- Heather Arsulowicz, 11:14:49 02/19/04 Thu
My husband is a vietnam vet and suffering from horrible neurological problems some as a result of agent orange exposure we believe. He has extreme skin sensitivity, tremors, he is wheelchair bound due to loss of balance and cerebral problems. Doctors have not quite found an exact diagnosis but call it parkinsonism or a neurological disorder with parkinson syptoms. We are trying to get help from the VA and are having problems. Are any of you or anyone you know suffering from neurological problems such as these? If so please contact me at Kodiakatthecabin@cs.com. Your help is greatly appreciated. Our voices need to be heard!
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- Loving Memory: Jesse Earl Duke 06.23.08 -- Shannon Duke (Hurt & Angry), 09:33:56 07/10/08 Thu
I am 32 and lost my father on 06.23.08 to a gun shoot in the head - suicide. I am in pain and angry at the Vietnam war. I may not have fought the war but I felt his pain, his anger, his depression, isolation, sickness with AO and other illnesses. When I was a little girl he would get so angry and his eyes would glaze over, he would get in a tackle position and run after us and beat us until he came back to reality. He was not there – he was in Vietnam all over again. I was called a mother-fucker if I complained about anything: “You mother fuckers do not know how good you have it. You do not know what starvation is or having to do with-out.” I realized as a small child that my Dad would just go nuts and it was not his fault; that he did not mean it. I was able to forgive him at a very early age. I have heard countless stories of the jungles and how 7 year old children would shoot at the soldiers. It was kill or be killed. SV camps being bombed and raided by NV. Pictures of starving children, pictures of my Dad starving. I felt his pain and remorse in my heart, it would run through my body and my heart just bleeds. Now he is gone. I accept that he did not want to feel the pain anymore…but I am still here and I still feel the pain. I know I am not alone. Please write to me because I feel alone.
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- Information on SGT Larry A Brown. 1st AVE BDE/ 361st AVIATION CO (ESCORT)/ 665 TC Det. -- Craig Brown, 17:00:46 07/15/08 Tue
Searching for men who served with SGT Larry A Brown, 1st AVE BDE/ 361st AVIATION CO (ESCORT)/ 665 TC Detachment from December 1968 until November 27, 1969. SGT Brown was KIA near Pleiku, RVN on Nov 27, 1969. SGT Brown served as the Motor Pool Sgt.
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- looking for information -- Nick Comfort, 07:09:33 07/12/08 Sat
Looking for information about US Naval Mobil Construction Batalion 8 serving in VietNam between Oct. 1965 and Jan. 1966.
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- Looking For AF Buddies -- William M. Ward (Trying to establish my Vietnam visit.), 12:02:30 07/11/08 Fri
I am trying to locate people I served at Pope AFB, NC from 64 through 67. We Went to the Phillipines(Mactan AB) TDY and flew into Vietnam on C-130's. We were engine mechanics(43250). Names I remember of people with me were George Kelly(New York), Michael G. Wilson(Texas), and Roger R. Lemaire. If anyone knows their contact information I would appreciate hearing from you. My Phone number is 651-797-4081.
Thank you!
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- Looking for Soldiers -- Angela Kester, 16:06:44 07/10/08 Thu
My father served in the Army and was in Vetenam in 67-69. His name is Carl Wortley and was from a little place in Idaho called Howe.I am looking for anyone who would remember him and would like to be in contact with him. He recently was put on the national donor list for a liver due to failure because of agent orange. He has been talking about old friends and buddies and I would like to help him find some of them. If you remember him or served with him, please contact me at caliraidergirl@yahoo.com.
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- To Capt John Fer -- Greg Kline, 14:23:42 05/10/08 Sat
My name is Greg Kline. I just found a POW Bracelet, that I have held on to for over 41 years. I was 13 at the time I got it. The name on the bracelet is Capt John Fer. I would like to contact him an give him this bracelet. I paid $5 for the bracelet in 1967 to support American soldiers fighting in southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. If anyone has any info, please email me
Thank you
Greg Kline
Cooperstown, NY
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- Looking for Alvino Gearld Clowe, Age 63 -- Lisa Wilson, 10:48:45 07/10/08 Thu
My name is Lisa Wilson Townsend, maiden name Wilson. For the last 15 years or so, I have been desperately searching for my father. His name is Alvino Gearld Clowe, age 63. He is originally from Harrisburg, Pa, but to my knowledge has been living in the California area. He was a Marine and is a Vietnam Vet. I haven't seen my father since I was 12 years old. I will turn 40 soon, and want to know if my father is even alive. Can anyone help me get in touch with him?
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- incarcerated vietnam veteran -- Marjorie Laudner (concerned), 20:08:11 07/06/08 Sun
My husband was recently sentenced for a misdeamor 5 months in jail. We have been married 40 years this month and he has never been arrested. He is 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran. This was a dispute between our neighbor whom he asked to pick up his dog poop.When the police arrived the neighbor lied and they arrested my husband. This same neighbor attacked my husband a few months later while he was walking our dog in another neighborhood and was convicted of assault. An eye witness testified at the trial witch proved our neighbor guilt.The judge gave the neighbor two nights in jail, 40hr community Service and no probation. He was ordered to pay restitution for my husband's medical bill, as he was taken to hospital for head injury, but has never been ordered to pay. Because this neighbor new my husband had PTSD he claimed his family was awfraid of my husband and sterotyped him as a crazy veteran and a time bomb waiting to go off.
This is not true as the assault on my husband made his PTSD worse because of this neighbors irrational behavior. I was wondering if there is any help to look into this matter in Phoenix, AZ or who I could contact. Thank you Marj.
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- Agent Orange and Primary Amyloidosis -- Ed Beyer, 21:01:16 07/03/08 Thu
ALERT:
Primary Amyloidosis. Just by chance I had a double balloon endoscopy done at Mayo Clinic. I had at least two years of stomach cramping and blockage. It seems that there was a stricture that would get blocked and cause this situation.
At Mayo (a research center for Amyloidosis) during this test they did a biopsy at this site and found Amoylodosis. At the time they did not know if it also included Multible Myoloma. One year ago I went through a stem cell transplant (my one cells were harvested) and two day of high doses of chemo.
When other parts of my body were recalled to be check for Primary Amyloidosis... it was noted that in my routine colonscopy that the polyps were also diagnosed with Amyloidosis .. however two years prior they did not detect it then. It is because it is such a rare disease that no one would consider testing it with the "CONGO RED STRAIN" for Amyloidosis.
Also, another symtom for Amyloidosis is carpal tunnel syndrome .. which is so common today .. who would even think to test for the Congo Red Stain???
How can we get the VA to really do a research on this rare disease??? How can we warn our Vets to ALWAYS ask their doctor to test everything for Amyloidosis and use the test: Congo Red Stain????
If you have any direction in this at all, please let me know. I have put a claim into VA for this ... but as you know it is still under research!!
Meanwhile, I am not working, post stem cell, and very fatigued, just had both arms repaired for carpal tunnel, and two bone replaced in my hands for arthritis.
PLEASE fellow vets get your colonosopy and if you have polyps have them tested for Amyloidosis and use the CONGO RED STAIN for testing on everything ... carpel tunnel, kidney, liver, heart, AND REPORT IT TO YOUR VA CENTER AND PUT A CLAIM IN.
THIS DISEASE IS SO RARE THAT WE MUST BRING IT TO THEIR ATTENTION.
Ed Beyer
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- 65th engineers A company Vietnam 67-69 -- George DePace, 20:52:23 06/29/08 Sun
Looking for anyone who served with me in Vietnam. Was there for 2 tours in Tay Nihn and at Fire support base Washington, black virgin mountain...etc.
Let me hear from you if you were there too...
Welcome home brothers!
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- looking for anyone that knew Private Walter Douglas Johnson -- Brian, 18:42:36 06/29/08 Sun
URGENT
An amerasian lady living in vietnam,really need to get in contact with her american father,anyone can help,here's the info:
Name: Walter Douglas Johnson
Born:02/18/1947
Rank:Private
Unit: 120th TC
Branch:Army
Occupation: Truckdriver
Place of duty: binh Thuy
Time of duty: 04/1971-04/1972
Any help please email at. brihj@hotmail.com
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- Looking For Alvino Clowe -- Gina Wilson, 22:44:17 06/25/08 Wed
I'm looking for Alvino Gerald Clowe. 63 years old. Originally from Harrisburg, Pa. Most recent address was in Southern California, he may be in San Jose now. Served in the USMC in Vietnam around 67 thru 69. Any information please send me an email.
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- Agent Orange and Prostate Cancer Help -- Carol West, 10:05:20 04/12/08 Sat
My husband was recently diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of the prostate, Gleason Score of 5+4=9, T3, inoperable and incurable. We can thank the VA hospital in Leavenworth for not doing annual PSA test or phycial examination of the prostate even though they were requested.
The VA wants us to jump through hoops to provide them with information they already have due to earlier disability claims. Now we start over "again". We need to provide statements from other servicemen who served in Vietnam with Conley to verify he was exposed to Agent Orange and in what areas he was exposed. We are on the AO register and have been for years but that doesn't seem to make any difference.
If you know anyone who served with my husband in Vietnam we would appreciate any information you can provide. Dates of Vietnam service were 1966-1971, Plain of Reeds. He served with the 11th Infantry - 3rd of 5th CAV - 9th DIV and 4th DIV in several different areas of Vietnam.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
God bless all of our soldiers and veterans who have protected and continue to protect the Consitution and the United States of America.
Warm regards, Carol
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- Guest Speaker -- Kayleigh Thompson, 13:45:48 06/24/08 Tue
Hi I am a cadet in the AFROTC Detachment at Texas Tech University and every year we host a POW/MIA Vigil. This year it is on September 20th. I need to find a guest speaker who would not mind coming to Lubbock this weekend, and who would not mind sharing their story with all of us. If there is anyone available, somewhere in Texas preferably, but in the U.S. is alright, then please contact me at kayleigh.thompson@ttu.edu. Thank you so much for your time!
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- looking for -- alex avila (wishful), 22:02:55 06/20/08 Fri
looking for SP5 Eddie E. Sanchez, We were with 228th S&S Co Binh Thuy Vietnam, I was there Jun-79 to dec-71 Just started searching internet and found out some time during early 1990s grunt space, you were also looking for me. from Colorado, which is where i was looking for you, to Nevada, where you worked at an army depot. I lookd for you there, no one could help me. If any one knows Eddie, PLEASE pass on this message. besides binh thuy, Eddie was alos ststioned at Chu Lai, Its been over 37 years. Hope to hear from you.
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- agent orange plieku area 1967 to 1968 -- Richard Reinahardt, 15:22:39 06/10/07 Sun
I'm looking for anyone in years 1967 to 1968 plieku area with agent orange exposure. My husband was with the 4th infantry - Reconnaissance....
Deb
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- Bien Hoa 68/69 -- John LaFollette, 20:18:00 06/09/08 Mon
I am looking for anyone that was in the 327th signal corp.
attached to the 101st airborn at Bien Hoa in 68, especially
for the Tet offensive. I am trying to prove a Diabetes, PTSD, and an MS claim from Agent Orange. Can call 541-490-3211 or EMail to jwlafollette@charter.net Thanks.
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- Please help...I need to interview a Vietnam Veteran for School -- Zuka, 19:11:43 06/05/08 Thu
My name is Zuka and I am a high school student who is currently taking a world history class. As an assignment for my class, I need to interview a Vietnam Veteran. I would like to know if anyone could possibly put me in contact with someone in the Los Angeles area who would not mind answering a few of my questions. Also, if it is better, I can correspond with someone by phone or email. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
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- Looking for people who knew my grandfather. -- Elizabeth Myrick, 10:27:22 06/07/08 Sat
I am looking for people who knew my grandfather Adrain "Bud" Gould. He passed away a few years ago and I know very little about him. If anyone can help me find out more about him please contact meby email at lizrad11@yahoo.com or by phone at (918)-391-5494. It would be greatly appreciated.
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- looking for EJ Parks -- elizabeth myrick, 10:19:20 06/07/08 Sat
Hi my name is Elizabeth. A few hours ago a man called my house looking for EJ Parks and I am trying to help find him. If you have any information please contact me at
918-391-5494.
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- Help please in this research paper i have. -- Kalvin Kuckes, 12:18:04 05/16/08 Fri
what is it like to have PTSD
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- Ampullary or Bile Duct Cancer -- Nannette Crawford (Sincerely), 14:52:51 05/29/08 Thu
Are there any Viet Nam vets out there diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer? My husband along with Prostrate Cancer and Diabetes was diagnosed with Cancer of the Ampulla in 2004. It is not on the list of Agent Orange diseases. But maybe there are many veterans with this cancer and perhaps it is Agent Orange related. He was in Viet Nam around 1967-68 ( I did not know him then, so I don't have the exact year).
Thanks,
Nannette
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- Lost my Father -- Stephen Dylan Froemming, 10:16:52 05/28/08 Wed
Looking for my father. His name is Steven Craig Froemming. He was stationed out of Fort Carson Colorado in 1972. Can any one help me find him.
Sincerly,
Stephen Froemming Jr
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- 262 Battalion 524 Quartermaster Cam Rahn Bay 69-70 -- Sammy Edwards, 05:57:06 03/30/06 Thu
I am searching for lost friends. I would like to hear from anyone that was in this unit (or knew of someone in this unit) during this time. 262 Battalion - 524 Quartermaster - Cam Rahn Bay 69-70
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- Looking for anyone who knew my father -- Meghan, 15:00:40 02/02/08 Sat
I know my father served in Nam, but thats just about all i know. His name was Thomas Kearney and he won a purple heart, and he took ALOT of pictures. If anyone recognizes the name or remembers anything about him, please let me know.
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- Stars & Stripes 1969 Article -- Alex Kutcher, 16:30:10 05/18/08 Sun
ON Delta Discssion of a Can Tho site Fred Cummings said he had a S&S article 1969 about the mortar attack or shelling of the airfield. I have not been able to contact him or find the article. If anyone has it please send or if you know Fred Cumings email send it or give him mine.
Thanks
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- Can Tho 1969-1970 -- Alex Kutcher (Searching), 16:19:13 05/18/08 Sun
ANYONE in Can Tho 1969-1970 Please contact me with any info of Steve Owens, Kohn, Ledbetter. Only guys I can remember that I have not found. I have found a few guys but they are not able to help me with info for a VA claim.
Thanks
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- Looking for anyone Can Tho 1969-1970 & Stve Owens -- Alex Kutcher, 16:05:58 05/18/08 Sun
VA claim. I need info from 1969-1970 Can Tho mortar and shelling of airfield and ammo dump. All help welcome.
great site.
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- TACP/DASF Reunion -- tom branham, 15:16:47 05/17/08 Sat
This is to let you know that we will be holding a TACP/DASF reunion for anyone interested on 12,13, and 14 Sept 2008 in Las Vegas. I have a deal on rooms at the MGM Grand for about $50.00 a night and I am working with Air Tran to provide a discount on air fare. Let me know if you will be able to make it or not.
This will probably be the only time to get to meet and greet old comrades in arms.
Let me know if you are going to go as our discount depends upon at least 10 people. The hotel is for two guest per night so if you are currently single let me know and we will try and share the room with another dasfer/tacper
Tom Branham
1st DASF
6785600593
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- Agent Orange -- Carl(Ned) C. Blakley (Sad), 08:51:23 05/01/07 Tue
I applied for compensation for several ailments associated with my service in Vietnam and was turned down on all of them. I am borderline diabetic II. Can anyone advise? Thanks, Carl
175th Engrs, 196th Light Infantry Div. 1967-1968. Tay Ninh and Chu Lai.
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- Re: UTT HELICOPTER CO. -- GARY L RATLIFF (IT'S A GREAT DAY TO HAVE BEEN A SOLDIER.), 16:07:38 02/13/08 Wed
ON 16 OCT 1961 my brother, DOUGLAS A. RATLIFF(deceased) was reassigned from the 25th Trans Det (AM) (avation maint) APO 331 to the USA UTIL-TAC TRANS (UTT)HELI CO APO 331. The unit deployed from Okinawa to Thialand and then on to Tan Son Nhut Air Base , Republic of Vietnam in 1962.
In May of 2006 A Vietnam Veterans Memorial was unvieled in Wyandot County ,State of Ohio. Myself and three other family members/brothers names were on the Monument but no Douglas A Ratliff.
Needless to say the Ratliff family was very upset. Having been to Okinawa,Thialand,Vietnam and 35 years of military experience I took on the task to prove my brother was in fact a Vietnam Veteran. As I told my sister Joyce, (MY WAR, MY SANDBOX)
On 17 Nov 2007 I received a letter from the Veterans Service Officier of Wyandot County stating that "In view of the evidence presented, I will assure you and the Ratliff family that I will see to the engraving of the name DOUGLAS A. RATLIFF on the local Veterans Memorial".
For anyone out there researching military history of a Vietnam Veteran I have a couple of hints. The dates of the Vietnam Era for us veterans who actualy served "IN" Vietnam are 28 FEB 1961 thru 12 May 1975. When requesting information from the records center, request records that identify all UNITs of Assignment. All military services maintain databases on UNIT Histories . Where the unit goes, the Soldier goes.
IF ANYONE OUT THER HAS PICTURES OF THE UTT UNIT PATCH OR OTHER PICTURES THEY WOULDN'T MIND SHARING, WE WOULD APPRECIATE THEM.
GARY L RATLIFF
6904 GLEN LANDING AVE.
LAS VEGAS NV 89130
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- 90Th HMS -- Rex "Woody" Wood (Searching), 12:10:37 05/04/08 Sun
Looking for anyone that served in my unit from February til May 1969. We were in a "Track Yard", tracks and guns
near pleiku in Charang valley. We convoyed tanks and tracks from qui nhon.
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- L@@king for BINH THUY FASU AO's -- Jim Bishop, 00:31:55 05/03/08 Sat
Looking for Aviation Ordnancemen and other rates who served with the US Navy and where attached to FASU Binh Thuy, RVN Magazines or the Gun Pod Shop & FASU Facility.
Bill Gregg, John Higgins,AO1 Carpenter, Dick Means, Frank Cross, Hamilot,AO1 Rudd, Harry Riggs, AO2 Bob McCormick, our friends from SEAL team One that always party with us at Binh Thuy .. Has anyone seen Creature??
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- 59TH FIELD SVC CO C/R/BAY 1967-1968 -- RONDAL LITTLE (YOUNG BLOOD), 16:59:01 10/03/06 Tue
TRYING TO LOCATE ANY VIETS THAT SERVED WITH THE 59TH FIELD SERVICE IN CAM RAHN BAY IN 1967 TO 1968
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- Looking for buddies in the 540th and 545th -- William Abbott (Sad, my address book got lost), 19:41:42 04/18/08 Fri
I am looking for anyone who served in Tuy Hoa in 1969-1970 that remembers me. I was in the 540th as a welder. I lost my address book got lost when I came home. I do remember a few names such as: Larry McWilliams, Price, and Peterson. If you know them, me, or anyone else that served at that time, please contact me. 662-489-3198
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- viet-american daughter looking for soldier father? -- JANE KELLAR, 19:53:22 04/17/08 Thu
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO WAS BORN IN THE FALL OF 71 IN VIETNAM. SHE IS SEARCHING FOR HER AMERICAN SOLDIER FATHER. SHE LIVES IN OHIO NOW, BIRTH MOTHER IN ATLANTA. HOW DOES SHE GO ABOUT FINDING A WEB SITE THAT MAY HELP HER LOCATE HER AMERICAN FATHER. SHE WANTS NOTHING FROM HIM BUT ONLY TO FIND HIM, MEET HIM...KNOW HER FAMILY HISTORY AS SHE HAS TWO YOUNG CHILDREN OF HER OWN NOW. EMAIL ME RPIVATELY. I, MYSELF, WAS IN COLLEGE IN THE LATE 60'S AND THE VIETNAM WAR IS ETCHED STRONGLY IN MY MEMORY. HOW CAN I HELP HER?
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- wolfhounds -- Merrill Sellers, 12:47:01 05/31/07 Thu
Searching for Psg Pagan - Psg Williams - Louis E. Hughes any other hounds from Co D 1/27 infantry regiment
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- agent orange/type11 diebetis and nerophty -- Greg, 18:36:54 10/01/05 Sat
I'm a living witness to your complaints and pain, I'm also a disabled viet-nam vet suffering with multiple medical problems from the war and the chemecles used, VA is hell, they will try and do any and everything to stop a deversing vet to get what is due him, I have been fighting them for over 13 yrs., the solution is to keep fighting and what ever you do, don't give up, it's hard and they will try to weae you down if you want, you can find lawyers on internet sites that will take take your case for pro bono, that's what I had to do, I'm seeking 100%, and the main thing that makes me mad is the compensation doctors the va send you to where not even born when the viet nam war was going on, and they have a nerve to make a decission on a viet nam vet medical condition if he/she should get awarded compensation, these young doctors are punks and scum of the earth, I had a 29yr. old doctor do my compensation physical just to say he don't believe my condition is that bad as I say, he want me to prove I came in contact with agent orange and prove other problems that I say came from nam, well, I'm getting up-set, take care and GOD bless, and remember, don't give up.
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- BEEN SEARCHING -- GAIL COOL KRAFT RN/Ret. (COOLCAT), 15:47:19 04/12/08 Sat
WANTED: LTCOL WALTER CONNOR USMCR..WAS IN VN AS ARMY PILOT/REC. PURPLE HEART....AFTER...JOINED USMC RES. AND FLEW HELOS / C/O OF SQD./NAS WILLOW GROVE,PA'88-89..RES. SUMMERS IN PENSACOLA FL. HISTORY TEACH./WILLOW GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT..CATH..RUNNER ,,IRISH AND SMOKED CIGARS,,BEST BUDDY/MACK..NOW ABOUT 64..BEEN SEARCHING BUT NO LEADS...ANY INFO CALL 24/7 /850-455-1904 COLLECT..OR YAHOO GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND MCCAIN CAN!!!VOTE THANKS COOL NURSE!!/COOLCAT
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- Nmae on the wall -- Edward Reed, 14:08:46 09/11/07 Tue
Since the passing of one of our life members, Harold Hill, I have been wondering how his family should go about getting his name added to the list of those who have died, on the wall in DC. Any assistance from anyone having that knowledge would be greatfully appreciated. If there are forms to fill out and send, who do we request them from and who do we send them back to?
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- Anyone in Vung Tau in 1968-1969? -- Elisabeth Edwards (Hopeful), 10:31:06 04/06/08 Sun
I am looking for anyone who was in the USAR, 528th QM Co (PS) 1968-1969 in Vung Tau. My father, SP5 Jerry "Mac" McCandless, served as the company clerk, and has finally started receiving disability for his PTSD, which was diagnosed in August 2007. He has only started opening up about what happened over there, and his memory is so poor that we can't find out names, dates, etc. If anyone is reading who was over there between January 1968 and January 1969, please contact me.
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- Need Help PTSD -- Horace Allen Jr. (Stressed from mine sweeping), 16:15:41 04/01/08 Tue
Looking for anyone who left Fort Bliss,Texas with Delta Company of the 588th Engineer Battalion that later was transferred to Bravo 588th. This was done so that all the members of Delta Company would not leave at the same time. I was a team leader for the Minesweepers. The company commander's jeep driver was killed, the commander survived. There was one other that we labeled the human mind detector because he stepped on a mine and only the cap went off. Our LT. was called "dangerous Dan" looking to hear from you very soon, for I need this information to finish my VA. report.
Thanks in advance,
Horace Allen Jr.,SGT
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- Looking for Nam Vets 2nd BN 60th Inf 9th Inf Div Oct 67-Oct 68 -- Bob Whitt, 14:41:05 03/28/08 Fri
My husband was in the infantry in Vietnam Oct 67 to Oct 68. He has said for many years that he wishes he had kept in touch with the guys.....he mentions Tom Leonard, PR Williamson and Sergio Saracini (sp?). Anyone with information please email.
thanks,
Pat
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- looking for Leon Ross -- David Grimaldo (anxious), 11:59:54 11/12/07 Mon
I am a Vietnam Veteran who served 3 yrs in the 25th Infantry Division, I am looking for a fellow soldier that was in the same regiment as I. I served in Vietnam during 1967-68. The soldier that I am looking for a friend Spc. Leon Ross Direct Support to the mechanical division in 25th Infantry Division. I need help trying to contact him and I have no way of knowing where to start locating this . I do not have the money for these pay sites, and I would like help in finding him thank you very much in advance. I would appreciate any help you can give.
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- Agent Orange and Cancer -- Karen Butler, 14:38:25 08/02/02 Fri
In 1996 my husband Larry died of Colon Cancer,and of course
the claim was denied. I never gave up and have just put in
another claim, but I have a report from the government that states colon cancer should be considered as caused by agent orange along with a whole lot of other cancers. This was classified information that the government didn't want the public to know, but you can get it off the internet. I'm also looking into the possibility of my husband passing this
on to my children and grandchildren. My daughter now has MS and my son is sick and so are my grandchildren. If you want to know how it turns out I'll try to let you know. Please let any veteran who has colon cancer don't give up and other cancers denied.
My State Rep. is helping me out alot. For years I tried to
get help and finally am!
Thanks hope I can help all of you.
Karen Butler
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- looking 264 trans -- gary, 21:37:04 03/21/08 Fri
looking for anyone who served in nam in the 264 trans 70-71
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- 82 SRS, Det 1 3rd Air Division -- Thomas McCloskey, 20:07:37 03/19/08 Wed
Are any of you folks out there?
Tom
62-4132 Ground Crew
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- 9th Infantry Division -- Doc Branch, 15:59:05 03/10/08 Mon
Seeking anyone that served with A Co or HQ Co 4/47th, 9th Inf Div. , Vietnam Dec 68 to Apr 69 and remembers me as their medic. Contact Doc Branch mekongdoc@yahoo.com
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- Looking for persons who served with Larry Eugene Smith D Co. 2/5th Cav -- Bob Knoop, 12:11:52 03/09/08 Sun
I am looking for anyone who served with my cousin PFC Larry Eugene Smith from Washington,Iowa. He was KIA on 26 April 69 in Tay Ninh province. He was with D Co. 2/5th Cav. 1st Cav.(Airmobile). I can be reached at 319-668-2977, 319-631-1348 (cell)or mailing address is Bob Knoop 700 Madison Street, Williamsburg, Iowa 52361
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- 21st TASS Patch -- Harold Kuhn, 21:28:42 08/21/07 Tue
looking for patch of the 21st TASS for Cam Rahn Bay from 1969 tp 1970. Patch had snoopy with eat my smoke on it.
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- looking for Guys in my old unit -- David McKay (Woods), 14:49:48 03/05/08 Wed
Would like to hear from any one who served in Nam in 68 or 69 with 1st. Batt. 5 th Marines 81 mortars Platoon
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- Looking for buddies of John W. Francis -- Dave, 06:52:25 03/04/08 Tue
looking for friends of John W. Francis who served in VN with B Co, 2 Bn, 8th Infantry (M) and later J Co. 54th Infantry. John served in VN from 22 Aug 1970 - 6 Mar 1971.
Please post a message if you knew John, or call my office at (570) 893-4339, or home: (570) 923-2422. I am a County Director of Veterans Affairs.
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- Hep, C -- Karen Atkinson (Worried), 13:52:58 02/25/08 Mon
I don't Have e-mail right now. But if anyone knows a physciatrist that treats patienr with Hep C on Medicaid Please let me know. My address is 9008 Mahogany Row Huntsville, Al. 35803
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- Looking for Viet Nam Navy service friends -- Richard E. "Buff" Kelley, 05:28:14 02/26/08 Tue
Richard E. Kelley served in Viet Nam from 1971-1972 with US Navy aboard the USS Miday. He was assigned to COMNAVFORV and was in country from 27 Oct 1971 to 13 Mar 1972 guarding radar sites, at places such as Da Nang, Han-tra, Duc-Pho. Also seeking to find friends that he served with: Stanley Adams, Ted Dixon, William "Billy" Price, Rocky Alzonzo, John Johnson, Jack Kate, and a last name of Kobolinski.
Richard Kelley has filed numerous compensation claims and has repeatedly been denied by the VA and needs to locate these friends for buddy statements. If anyone knows any of these men, please call David Bower, Director of Veterans Affairs for Clinton County, PA at (570)893-4339.
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- finding proofe -- Sgt Larry Brockett, 10:14:53 02/25/08 Mon
I need to find proofe of the honer guard in 1972/73 at scofield Hawaii . Co. B 1St. Bn. 5Th.Inf. 25Th.Inf Div. SSG Charles W. Speliman, 2LTGrant J. Moyer Sgt AllenSgt Barnhart . The rank may have changed . Please I need help with this for the record. Thanks and may God bless
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- 20th Eng Co D 1968-69 Pleiku Eng Hill -- Steve Jeske, 06:16:28 02/22/08 Fri
Any of our group left ? I know it's been many years to
remember names.
Steve Jeske
555 West 2nd st
Apt 3
Maple Lake MN 55358
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- Trying to make a personal dream come true. -- K. Mark Harp, 2/12th and 2/32nd F. A., 1st Cav. Div., 20:42:28 02/21/08 Thu
A few years ago I had to quit work due to cancer caused by Agent Orange. After taking part in an experimental treatment program with the VA, still alive and kicking, for the time being. Also have Hep "C", but what else is new. Even though cancer is temporarily in remission, my time is limited. Ever since then have been trying to live a decent life and help others to the extent I can. I spent most of my savings on a little girl who was sick since I could never have kids and would do it all over again if I had to. Unfortunately, my exwife totally screwed me over and I couldn't borrow a cup of coffee if I wanted to.
After I had been diagnosed I had to sell my Harley due to pain in my groin area. I cried when I sold it. Two years later, after the treatments for the cancer, the pain went away and I am able to ride again. Before I sold the bike however, a close friend of mine, Jim, wanted to go see the WALL in DC, something neither of us had ever seen. Jim was also a Vietnam Veteran but before we could make the trip, he died from cancer. It was shortly after he died I sold the bike.
Anyway, I have held on to this dream of driving my Harley to the WALL in DC on Memorial Day and take part in Rolling Thunder. However, my time is running out and only God knows how much time I have left to make this happen. So I am trying to find any person or group who would be willing to help me get back in the saddle and make this long held dream come true finally. I know it is asking alot but I am more than willing to prove my disability, cancer and all of that in case there are any doubts as to my authenticity. I am not looking for a new Harley because that would be asking to much, just a bike big enough to ride there and back. It was my plan to go around the country and travel after going to the WALL and try to find old friends from years ago. It would be my "Last Hurrah" in life. Would be more than willing to give the bike back to whomever once I pass away or sign insurance over to them, whatever. It is hard for me to ask for help because it is something that has always been hard on me to do. But I decided since I do not have the luxury of time on my side, might as well get down on bended knee, say a Prayer and hope my prayer is somehow or someway answered. Yes, I could jump in a car and truck and drive to the WALL in DC and see it for the first and probably only time, but then the dream I have held on to would not have come true. So anyone out there who cares to help or point me in the right direction for some help, let me know. Heck, would love some company going there if I can get an iron horse to ride on. Thanks and say a Prayer for all of our troops in Harms Way.
K. Mark Harp, Jessieville, Arkansas
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- KIA friend -- John Bojorquez (desperate for info), 15:19:36 02/20/08 Wed
I am desperate on finding info on a dear friend who was killed in Thua Thien, Vietnam on Dec. 28, 1967. He was Lance Corporal Daniel Dee Denipah. I would really appreciate knowing details of his death and I would especially like to get a photo of him. Daniel was a 20 year old friend who enlisted in the Marine Corp. We were supposed to go together in the Buddy Plan but I failed my physical and he passed. Please help me! Would anyone know how I could obtain more information?
In appreciation,
John Bojorquez
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- friends that I served with in nam -- Gary Dann, 13:29:53 02/20/08 Wed
I am looking for vets I served with in nam. I was in the ctrp 11th armored cav 1969-1970 and I am not having much luck. Gary
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- lost buddies from 327signal co -- Larry R. Southerland (sp5), 02:15:18 02/20/08 Wed
Looking for anyone who served with 327 sig. co. 1969-1970 at Dong Tam in the Mekong Delta or at An Toi on Phu Quac Island. e-mail old58man48@aol.com
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- Brain tumors -- Melba, 20:22:24 02/16/08 Sat
I have been trying to connect my husbands brain tumor to service connected or agent orange. But even though I have read where the agent orange AFS was inconclusive. They still say it is not connected to AO. I would like to hear from anyone with brain tumors that feel it should be connected. My Dr. suggested we get as many names together as we could to fight this thing. anyone interested please contact me.
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- TET 1968 -- Elmer Brown, 07:28:36 02/15/08 Fri
I'm looking for the men who pulled me and a philco ford truck out of a village just south of macv hq at Ton Son Nhut air base.I think they were air force. I didn't get a chance to thank them.40 years is a long time to wait.Also looking for anyone from the 61st heavy equipment maintence co.Oct 1967 to May 1969.
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- Reunion and locating old buddys -- Daniel Malin, 09:43:27 02/13/08 Wed
Charlie co 1/20th 11th LIB Americal div
We are hoolding annual reunions in June with about 125 vets located.
Check out our web site for details
WWW.Charlie1-20.org
Contact me at Danielmalin@hotmail.com
Note: Charlie co 1/20 in the subject line
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- 519th MI -- Joe Hillyer (Anyone stationed there 67 / 68), 17:42:24 12/12/07 Wed
Anyone stationed with 519th MI between Apr 67 to Apr 68
would like to hear from you
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- information about people i servered with in nam -- bob kirk, 11:14:41 02/04/08 Mon
looking for anyone that served with 41st eng pc jan 69 to jan 70 information ontet or anything they are willing to or remember about nam. also looking for the following people that i remember russell g howe jeep driver crystal mn, daniel koch scranton or logan ar. eligio cardona brooklyn ny, richard irvin altoona or blair pa,donald noel indianapolis in. would like to here from theses fellows as well as anyone that i served with thank you
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- AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Karen Butler, 04:12:52 02/04/08 Mon
Still looking for anyone who served in Viet Nam in 1966-1968 and has had or died from colon cancer. I'm looking for anyone, so I can send their names along with my 3rd appeal to the Veterans Appeal Board. The more names I have the better chance I will and you will have getting your claim for benefits approvaled. Thank You Karen ksb123048@yahoo.com
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- Lost Records of A Vietnam Veteran -- James E. Larry (I need someone to HELP!), 19:49:51 09/02/06 Sat
I PRAY SOMEONE WOULD HERE MY VOICE, AND HELP ME TO LOCATE INFORMATION REGARDING MY TOUR IN VIETNAM BETWEEN NOV. 1968 AND MAR. 1969. I AM TRYING TO PROVE TO THE VETERANS ADMN THAT I WAS THERE ON TDY TOUR FOR 30 TO 45 DAYS AT CAM RANH BAY. I WAS ATTACHED TO THE 347TH TAC OUT OF DYESS AFB ABILENE,TX. I WAS AT DYESS AFB FROM 1967 TO 1969 AND WENT ON SEVERAL TDY'S OF WHICH THERE IS NO RECORD. I HAVE FILED CLAIMS FOR 2YRS NOW, RELATED TO SERVICE CONNECTION AND HAVE BEEN DENIED EVERYTIME. PLEASE HELP! IF YOU CAN.
THANKS, SGT JAMES E LARRY (INACTIVE) SERIAL NO. AF-18742386
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- Looking for some SPECIAL persons -- SP/5 Romero, Francisco (junro@hotmail.com), 13:26:57 02/01/08 Fri
Loocking for some information -- SP/5 Frank Romero jr. (Nguyen Touc Yneug or Vin Thic), 15:28:22 01/11/07 Thu
I served in Soc Trang Air Field (Air Tigers) 121th Ass. Hellp.Co. My real name are Francisco Romero Lozada y soy de Puerto Rico. My period is from Jul 5,1969 to Mar 17, 1970. If some body served with me and have some information of one baby san work in the 121 mess name Nguyen Tuoc gyeneu a nick name My Touc. She work in the mess hall until nov, 1970. My e-mails are www.frankojun@gmail.com, www.junro@hotmail.com or www.frankoarts@yahoo.com or mail me P.O Box 391 Saint Just 00978-0391.
Francisco "Cuco"" Castro Llamame al (787) 375-5324, loco no volviste a llamar.
"Choi oi" Thank and God bless.
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- Searching for any 20th SOS Green Hornets -- Bill Kaseman, 07:53:42 02/01/08 Fri
I am trying to locate any Air Force helicopter maintenance/weapons guys who were door gunners in the Air Forces SOF unit the 20th Special Operations Squadron nicknamed the Green Hornets. Especially: DeJesus, Carl Metzger, Kitchens, Kuhens, Kuhns, trying to remember some of our missions out of Ban Mie Thout special forces camp and one where we were flying support for a convoy when the Uh-1N I was flying on was knocked out of the sky. I served there on my third tour from approx Oct 1971 to May 72 when they closed our unit down. My phone number at work is Commercial (937) 255-6234 ext 7905. Hopefully they will see this. and to all RVN Vets thanks for a job well done!!!!
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- AGENT ORANGE/COLON CANCER -- Karen Butler, 14:14:54 01/03/08 Thu
I have noticed that some veterans have or had colon cancer and served in Viet Nam. My husband served in Bien Hoa in 1966-1967 and came home in 1968. Bien Hoa was the heaviest sprayed area and being there was an air base close by (that stored Agent Orange), there was a major spill in Bien Hoa. (the air base was in Bien Hoa). My husband died in 1996 and I have never stopped sending claims to the Government, just sent another one, advised by my Congressman and the head of VA claims. Who knows, maybe one day the government will admit that my husband died as a result of serving in Viet Nam. I'll keep trying until I die. I was married almost 30 years and have been a widow for 11 years. So if there is a list out there of Veterans who have had colon cancer or has colon cancer, and served in Viet Nam (during 1966-1968) please e-mail me your names, I want to supply as many names as I can. Thanks Karen
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- Looking for anyone from Co D, 40th Signal Bn, 1st Signal Bde. -- Darrell R. Beard Sr., 11:49:47 11/17/07 Sat
I have been looking for Gene Valos from Passaic, NJ, Gary Eveland from Harrisburg, PA, and John Gann III from Midland, Mich. for years to no avail. It seems they just slipped off the face of the earth.If anyone knows the whereabouts of any of these guys, please let me know.
Thank you in advance
Darrell R. Beard Sr.
Qui Nhon, ChuLai, Phu Tai 6-3-67 to 8-10-69
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