- Post Flag -- Jay Gearhart, Tue, May 06 2008, 8:39:51 (24.236.144.40)
Could you place a flag by the name Donavan R Fluharty, KIA 05. 20. 69, Dak To, Vietnam. We served together & I still, to this day miss him so. Thanks . Jay
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To post AFlag beside a Vietnam War Friend -- Vicki Meloncon (Zimmerle), Sat, April 26 2008, 17:46:50 (63.17.199.67)
To:Don Poss,
Could please put a American Flag next to Gary Lynn Stevens name. I went to school with him. He was a super Guy.
Thanks alot.
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- Looking for a fellow Marine, KIA -- Gary A. Nowlin, Wed, April 30 2008, 13:09:47 (64.12.117.136)
I am looking for a Dear Friend that was killed in Viet Nam, and I cannot find his name on the Wall. His name is Danny Paul Reeseberg, I think that is the way he spelled his last name. He was killed in 1968, South of the Marble Mountain . He was in the 1st Marine Division , Fox Company 2/1.. He was from Minnesota. Could you Please Help Me.. I served with Him. Thank you, .
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- Robert Grow -- Robert P. Hilldrup, Mon, April 28 2008, 12:14:31 (209.240.206.191)
Looking for anyone who might know anything about Col (?) Robert Grow, possibly in army aviation, tho that is by no means sure.A friend and I served under then Capt. Grow in the mid-50's at Benning when he was CO of A Co., 9th Inf Bn, 7th Inf Regt, 3d Inf Div, and even after all these years, we remain impressed with his leadership(Grow's father was a Maj. Gen and CO of the 6th Armored Div in WWII, if that helps).Thanks
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War Stories is up -- Don Poss, Mon, April 21 2008, 23:50:38 (76.93.49.49)
Gents:
War Stories is up and running. I hope to have the new total redesign completed within one week.
Don Poss,
Webmaster
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- War-Stories.com is updating -- Don Poss, Sat, April 19 2008, 21:42:13 (76.93.49.49)
Gents:
War-Stories.com is updating some files and may be down for a few hours.
Don Poss,
Webmaster
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- James or Jim Hopkins (could be hawkins or hobkins also) -- Lynette Smith (hopeful!!), Fri, April 11 2008, 11:00:44 (69.92.237.18)
I am looking for the above mentioned vietnam vet-I have heard he may have been killed in Vietnam but I am not sure-I do know he was a trail guide at the Grand Canyon in 1963 and was possibly from Texas-definately was a cowboy! If anyone can give me any info please email me it to me I would surely love to know more about this fine man
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Vets -- Jacob Bailey, Thu, April 10 2008, 14:48:47 (68.101.20.65)
Hello everyone, my name is Jacob Bailey I am seventeen and I live in Pensacola, Fl. As of now i am trying to get in contact with any Vietnam Vet THAT lives in Pensacola. The reason for this is that fellow students and I are doing an interview of a Vietnam Vet for a project. If anyone has any information please send it to me at my email address.
Ankharhoarstlaka@yahoo.com, Thank You
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- Sniper: Michael E. Duncan, U.S. Army -- Don Poss, Tue, April 08 2008, 12:56:01 (76.167.251.93)
Gents & Ladies:
Sniper Michael E. Duncan, U.S. Army, is credited with 39 confirmed sniper kills. Some who read his story and poetry (http://www.war-stories.com/rain-duncan-1968.htm) believe he should be silent about his exploits as a sniper. I do not. Those who believe his story a "stumbling block" for today's soldiers should ask how many Americans would be dead today had Michael E. Duncan's courage flagged or his aim was untrue? How many Americans would those 39 enemy troops have killed? How many American families were spared the grief that never ends? One is too many, and it is certain Michael E. Duncan's valor saved lives.
For those recent posts asking him to be silent ... I ask why? I encourage you to ask today's soldier if they would like to have an American Sniper protecting their unit on patrol.
Michael E. Duncan should be honored to the heavens for the unknown number of American lifes he has saved. If that offends you, then you do not understand that killing the enemy saves American lives. I recommend you visit "Snipers (http://www.snipercentral.com/snipers.htm)" for a list of heroes who do understand, and whose duty it was to protect his comrades.
Thank you, Michael E. Duncan, for your service to our country, and for those Americans alive today because of your valor.
Don Poss,
Webmaster, War-Stories.com
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- North Vietnamese communist ~ South Viet Nam -- Hoi B. Tran, Wed, April 02 2008, 10:36:46 (76.167.251.93)
Dear Mr. Poss,
The last U.S. troops left South Viet Nam in March thirty-five years ago. On April 30, 1975, South Viet Nam fell into the hands of the North Vietnamese communist.
After the fall of the South, the communist propaganda machine brazenly bragged about defeating American Imperialists and the Republic of Viet Nam. They also have been trying very hard to obfuscate the facts pertaining to Ho Chi Minh and the evil courses the communist party and Ho had pursued from 1945 to 1975. To make the matter worst, our biased media had connived with the communist in this effort to put a stain on our U.S. military annals and denigrate our honorable veterans and the RVN while praising Ho Chi Minh!
Young Vietnamese Americans born in America are being confused with contradicting perspectives of the war in Viet Nam and Ho Chi Minh by distorted and slanted information. Being an old soldier who had fought the communist from the North to the South, I feel compelled to tell the younger generation what I had seen in hopes to alleviate some confusion.
Please review my essay below and post it on your great website if the content is acceptable to you.
http://www.vietamericanvets.com/Page-Records-GraspPast.htm
[which in part says]
"And to my American brothers in arms:
Through negotiation, our politicians settled with major world powers to end the war in Viet Nam politically. Following orders, you must withdraw from Vietnam. The last U.S. military unit left Viet Nam since March 1973. The final collapse of the RVN occurred on April 30, 1975. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the U.S. did not lose the war in Vietnam militarily. You have fulfilled the call of duty admirably. We salute you. We thank you for serving and for helping us in Viet Nam. Ironically, politics dictated the outcome. But don’t be bothered; only ignorant or misled individuals would buy the notion that America lost the war in Vietnam militarily."
Many thanks for your time. Have a wonderful day.
Hoi B. Tran
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- Big Cojenes -- Barry, Fri, April 04 2008, 9:51:57 (158.123.138.50)
I like the story Big Cojenes because it showed the courage of one man trying to save a fellow soldier. I think this story represents the courage of all vietnam vets.
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- Frank Sinatra -- Matt de Lisle, Thu, April 03 2008, 6:58:11 (158.123.138.50)
I found this story very interesting. I liked reading a story relating to vietnam that took place in the U.S. I think it's amazing how much money was raised and how willing Frank Sinotra was to perform to raise money for families of people lost in Vietnam.
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- Frank Sinatra -- Matt de Lisle, Thu, April 03 2008, 6:55:04 (158.123.138.50)
I thought this story was very intersting. It was good to have a story relating to vietnam from the perspective of someone in the united states. I also fount it amazing how much was able to be raised and how easily Frank Sinatra was ready to help support the families of people lost in Vietnam.
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- Good Stroy -- Gilbert Grape, Wed, April 02 2008, 9:57:33 (158.123.138.50)
This doesn’t show the war it shows the result of war and often that can be over looked. You hear of the people dying, of the 53,000 Americans that gave their lives but rarely do you hear this aspect of the story with they come back and meet their final resting place. It puts a name with the face and a conclusion the the unfortunate story.
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- Flower Children -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 9:11:04 (158.123.138.50)
Although it is difficult to call anything that happened during this war funny, I kind of found this story amusing, just how the seargeant or whoever woke the soldiers up to have them plant flowers. Im sure it was kind of nice thouggh, because its little things like that that can make you smile etc. But that must have been unexpected.
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- Happy Birthday Son -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 9:08:02 (158.123.138.50)
This message was very sad, happy, and touching at the same time. I could not imagine the feelings you must have had when you heard that your son was just born, and that you could not be there to see him and everything. I would have been happy yet sad, because that is like probably one of the biggest moments in your life. That must have been shocking though and unexpected obviously.
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- Frank Sinatra -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 9:04:10 (158.123.138.50)
I liked reading about this story because I could somewhat relate because my dad is a HUGE Frank Sinatra Fan. It was really nice to hear that they need large fundraisers to raise money for familys and children etc. that were affected by this war
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- Frank Sinatra... My Way -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 8:59:00 (158.123.138.50)
I liked reading this story because my dad is a HUGE Frank Sinatra fan so I know who he was and everything, but it was very nice to hear that during the war they hand large fundraisers to raise money for victims or familys and children who lost homes etc.
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- Ca Mau, RVN -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 8:50:48 (158.123.138.50)
I thought that this was a cute story. It was very heartworming to hear about this little boy who befriended you and gave you his "treasure" and stuff. Im sure that these children do not have a lot and that any little thing like someones friendship means a lot to them. It is also really sad to hear that he was hurt from a VC booby trap.
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- Gunny...A Dog in Dong Ha -- Anya Colucci, Wed, April 02 2008, 8:44:08 (158.123.138.50)
This story probably touched me the most, because I am a huge animal lover, and I beleive that the most reliable and trustworthy friend to have would be a dog. I hate leaving my dog just alone at home for a few hours, and I could not imagine how you felt leaving him forever. I am glad that he could keep you guys company and make you laugh because that is definately needed once in a while to keep you sane. This story was like a "breath of fresh air" because it was nice hearing about something like this rather than the horrible atrocities and violence etc. that happened.
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- Rat Patrol! -- Garrett Romano, Wed, April 02 2008, 8:41:32 (158.123.138.50)
After I finished reading "Rat Patrol!" by Stephen Gillis I couldn't help but smile. I can imagine the Colonel lying on his cot under the misquito net with his .38 in hand terrified that the rats were in his room. Then after Gillis did a thorough inspection of the room and confirmed that there were not rats present the Colonel acted all important and in chanrge so he gave him a lecture about the dangers of the Vietnam rats. Good comic relief.
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- Rain... -- Garrett Romano, Wed, April 02 2008, 8:33:18 (158.123.138.50)
I just read Michael E. Duncan's story titled "Rain". I found it quite fascinating. The stealth way of killing, being the assasin of the night under the rain, the power. How he loved the fear that the enemy held for his kind, how he thought it was "good" that they held a bounty for him. It was compelling, it seemed a brutal way of revenge for his friends killed in the Tet offensive.
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- Dropped From A Helicopter -- Brent Semple, Tue, April 01 2008, 16:18:12 (24.250.61.159)
Hank Ortega's story of how two men were dropped from a helio trying to extract them was amazing. The incident which Ortega was apart of was something I would expect that you only see during extreme circumstance like war. The entire incident could have been avioded if a CO would have taken his advice. Even though there were plenty of great leaders in Vietnam, I believe there were many who were not ready to lead a group of men.
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- Dogs of War -- Justin Sularz, Tue, April 01 2008, 16:11:12 (68.14.27.189)
A dog is a man's best friend, so who else would you have by your side than your trusty and loyal companion K-9. They will protect their owners with their life without fear.
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- North Dong Ha Incident -- Brent Semple, Tue, April 01 2008, 16:08:30 (24.250.61.159)
Throughout Veitnam many skilled warriors fought, but due to the outlook of many Americans on the War they felt their efforts were pointless or misused. Edward Herterich's story of his tank company was a great example. Being highly trained and very effective he and his fellow tank crew members were able to take out many of the enemy affectivly. It is a shame that such skill was not put to use in a different conflict.
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- Da Nang Air Base -- Justin Sularz, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:58:52 (68.14.27.189)
Da Nang Air Base
I liked how informative this story was to the point at which it gave me a clear picture of it. It was quite disturbing being gunned down the way he did, that’s war. It was the first time that the US military saw guerilla warfare, where the VC ambushed, cut supplies, used its civilians as human shields and hostage taking, etc. Gone are the days when armies had moral and honor standards, now some armies are being just like the VC, if not worse.
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- Dog Soldiers -- Brent Semple, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:55:47 (24.250.61.159)
Mr. Cameron's short poem about his k9 companion in Vietnam was of great intrest to me. I have dogs and seeing one get hurt or die would be tough. Dogs are our most loyal companions and seeing one which has been some how damaged from war would make alomst anyone heavy hearted.
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- Vietnam Law and Stealing -- Justin Sularz, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:52:31 (68.14.27.189)
“Vietnamese law says one is not a thief unless caught in the act of stealing” That is a bunch of horse dung (to put it lightly). How dare they steal our Armies military supplies and fatigues when we are fighting for them? How could the US Government stand aside and do nothing if we could send special forces and green berets to the North we should have been able to get back our supplies without the South Vietnamese government knowing it, and even if they did their law would go against them. Letting our military’s fatigues being stolen could be a serious security threat; everyone wearing US Army fatigues…who is who?
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- What if? (POW/MIA Story) -- Justin Sularz, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:43:29 (68.14.27.189)
This is just one of things that our military men, women, and veterans have to deal with everyday…..the "What if?" What if…an expression of doubt of that person's actions, which happens to everyone but the situation is much more significant and the consequences severe for those who serve(d) in the military. Vietnam was no different; one cannot even imagine the amount of doubt of those who fought in that war has had.
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- Two Helicopter -- Brent Semple, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:37:52 (24.250.61.159)
Jim's story was amazing, alot of stories you read leave you with a heavy heart, but Two Helicopter was a great story. It seems pretty crazy that the piolt was able to pull off jumping over a boulder while his Helio was to heavy to fly. I think alot of great soldiers in Vietnam did not recieve the credit they truley deserved because of the social climate in America.
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- James R. Gilmore, Jr. 1LT -- Kenneth Buteau, Tue, April 01 2008, 14:55:12 (96.233.135.138)
This poem show the painful experience that many women faced back in the U.S. It shows how people said that they were sorry so many times that they forgot who they were sorry for. It shows how they were angry at the president because there was no way of us winning the war. The women were also angry because all we did was loose are young men. This poem ilustrates what many women in america were feeling during the Vietnam War.
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- I'll See You Later Brother -- Kenneth Buteau, Tue, April 01 2008, 14:46:41 (96.233.135.138)
This poem tells the tale of many soilders coming home from Vietnam. It takes about the bonds made with fellow soilders. Then the mental numbness when that friend dies. How the memories are still very clean many years after the war has ended. This Poem is very informational.
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- Remembrance -- Kenneth Buteau, Tue, April 01 2008, 14:15:48 (96.233.135.138)
This is a very good poem. It demonstrates what was going on during the Vietnam War. It shows what our soilders were going through. It also shows what was going on back in america. This poem really is a good reference for what was going on during the war.
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- Vietnam's Apocalypse Shadow -- Kenneth Buteau, Tue, April 01 2008, 14:08:53 (96.233.135.138)
This is an all to often story. The U.S. military was able to train the soldiers very well. To the point where they were unable to "let go of the war". The tragedy of Rick's death is sad. I hope that Rick's son will still look up to his dad.
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- Vietnam Law and Stealing -- Kenneth Buteau, Tue, April 01 2008, 13:55:35 (96.233.135.138)
I find it strange that taking the fatigues would not be considered stealing. The sellers obviously had to have of stole the fatigues. Unless they bought them and are selling them for a profit. Yet, this is unlikely because the U.S. Goverment would not sell real army fatigues to anyone other than people in the armed forces. This just shows how different countries have different laws.
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- 71 NEW War Stories are posted! -- Don Poss, Mon, March 31 2008, 22:03:46 (76.167.251.93)
Gents & Ladies:
I have completed posting of 71 NEW War Stories accessible from http://www.war-stories.com/warstory-new.asp
All archived stories have been posted.
Don Poss,
War-Stories.com Webmaster
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- We found Fred Doka! -- John Eberth, Wed, March 19 2008, 10:09:17 (76.167.251.93)
From: John Eberth [mailto:jeberth@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 2:34 AM
To: War Stories
Subject: Re: WarStories:American Warriors, Native American Indians KIA Vietnam
We found Fred Doka, and I want to thank you very much for your kind assistance.
John Eberth
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- Poems by Louis G. Parrillo via his son Gene -- Jared Bulette (Incredibly talented and inspiring), Wed, March 19 2008, 9:38:57 (24.113.123.56)
I just wanted to briefly comment on the poems written by Louis Parrillo concerning some of his wartime experiences. First off, I am sorry to hear he felt he had no other option but to take his own life sometime ago. It is very apparent that he had a God given talent with the poetry he wrote. He was able to verbalize many of the thoughts and feelings I'm sure many vets feel in a very descriptive yet emotional way. I was very moved by them and felt like I knew exactly how he was feeling as he wrote each one. I'm sure that these poems will be a lasting legacy for him without him ever knowing or intending them to be. I have no doubt they will have some kind of positive and theraputic impact on other vets w/ similar feelings who just don't know how to put there's into words. I'm not a Nam vet, but I was touched by this mans writing just the same!! God bless.
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- trying to contact Bob Neener -- Andrea Polzin, Mon, March 17 2008, 9:54:45 (152.133.6.4)
I'm trying to contact Bob Neener, but none of the email addresses on the 3rd Marines in Vietnam website are working. My brother was Larry Borschel. He was the marine who died in Bob's arms on 9Dec65 during Operation Harvest Moon. If anyone knows how I can get hold of Bob, please email me. Thanks for your help and thank you all for ... everything.
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- RF PF and MAT Advisors -- Brett, Thu, March 13 2008, 3:19:20 (86.144.190.246)
I am doing continual research on the uniforms and equipment of the Vietnam War (2nd Indochina War) and really need to speak to all types of US Military Advisors to the ARVN / South Vietnamese military etc.
Thank you very much.
Brett
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- Hackers and a new deterence -- Don Poss, Tue, March 04 2008, 0:20:09 (76.167.251.93)
Gents & Ladies:
Today a lot of "Spam" type hacking is done by commercial ventures and porn sites. What that means is there are progams (not people) that will search out bulletin boards without password requirements and upload dozens of HTML code advertisements automatically. HTML code is blocked from War Stories, but it was still possible for these Spam programs to upload, and that is the HTML gibberish you have seen recently on the BB.
Fortunately, there is a deterence called "Captcha" that will stop or at least slow them down, but requires anyone posting on the bulletin board to first type in the letters/numbers displayed. I am sure you have all seen that type of security when purchasing something online and where credit cards are used. A minor thing to do, and this should help block the "Spam Programs."
Don Poss,
Webmaster, War Stories
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War Stories BB and Hackers -- Don Poss, Fri, February 29 2008, 23:28:19 (76.167.251.93)
Gents & Ladies:
As you can see, hackers have tried to introduce HTML code to nuke our bulletin board. HTML code is not authorized and merely prints out in jibberish rather than forwarding the BB to a porn site or elsewhere. They are doing the same to several other military type BBs. Patience please. They will tire of their game and leave.
Don Poss,
Webmaster
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- Leon Earl Bell, Marine, B1-9 KIA 7/2/67 Quang Tri, S. Vietnam -- Madelyn, Sat, March 01 2008, 10:23:19 (68.36.246.85)
Trying to locate anyone that may have known Leon. He was KIA during the first day of Operation Buffalo. I know there were only a handful of survivors that day. We were good friends and schoolmates and lost contact during the war. Just trying to fill a void that someone may have been in his unit. I have tried many posting sites and no response. I am beginning to belive that there may be no one left. But Leon is not gone, for he lives within the memories I have of our good times...................
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- Renal Cell Carcinoma -- Kimmy, Fri, February 29 2008, 10:49:38 (66.249.34.55)
My father is a veteran and was recently diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma. We have been told by his doctor and many other people that this is linked to Agent Orange along with his Type II diabetes. If anyone has any info on this please let me know. Please email me kymb4_3@yahoo.com
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Re: Hackers and a new deterence -- Parky, Mon, March 10 2008, 16:19:11