- Advice for the Troops coming home from Iraq/Afghn -- Don Poss, Sat, September 20 2008, 8:33:16 (cpe-75-82-145-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.89)
Gents:
I was blessed with a terrific father-in-law. A WWII career Navy veteran. Rarely would Anthony talk about the war, but there were times, when the women were not in the room (that’s just how it was ladies), and when it was a significant “Pearl Harbor” type anniversary, he would tell me about his war. Twice his destroyers (squids think of their ship as their own) were torpedoed and sank. He floated around for more than a day each time before rescue. He said that we all knew that you could hear the bulkheads collapse as the boat sank in to the depths, but that when floating in the oil-slick waters you could also “feel” the bulkheads give way with a trimmer or shockwave through the water as the boat broke-up. During the Korean War, his destroyer was shelled and damaged so badly while sailing too close to a shore battery, and was in for repairs at Japan for six months. He also said the memories, in many ways, were like yesterday and that “his dream” was that he was asleep floating in water. The family did not know he was awarded a purple heart until he gave me his “military stuff” in a box. He knew his keepsakes would be treasured.
In a way, Anthony was telling me that veterans never forget what they experienced at war, and that it was okay. I do not think many veterans would push the magic-button that would erase their military years.
My point in this too long preamble was initially to ask what you would pass-on as advice to the current military returning home from war and reentering civilian life, as how to cope with “their war” in the years to come. I know we all care and worry for their safety and future. I will start it off with:
1. Find an association of fellow warriors who served and performed the same duties as you did. Join the association: Stay with it. And take care of each other.
Don Poss
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- Re: Advice for the Troops coming home from Iraq/Afghn -- Pat (Beanie) Camunes, Thu, September 18 2008, 15:43:37 (cpe-68-203-162-31.satx.res.rr.com/68.203.162.31)
- Re: Advice for the Troops coming home from Iraq/Afghn -- Pat (Beanie) Camunes, Sat, September 20 2008, 8:33:16 (cpe-68-203-162-31.satx.res.rr.com/68.203.162.31)
- New Cola Bill Approved -- Pat (Beanie) Camunes, Fri, September 19 2008, 13:55:24 (cpe-68-203-162-31.satx.res.rr.com/68.203.162.31)
Rep. Ciro Rodriguez visited our post, VFW Post 76, San Antonio, TX, and helped answer many questions that we had concerning our (Vietvets) problems but also those concerning ChampVA and TriCare for dependants. He has openly invited us to personally visit him anytime with any problem/s we may have and promises to see that they get in the right hands. . . . . … . . Beanie
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News from U.S. Representative Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Josh Rosenblum, (202) 344-5904
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
House Approves Rodriguez Veterans COLA Bill: Allows for Cost-of-Living Increase for Disabled Vets and Survivor Families
Washington, DC–Today House Veteran’s Affairs Committee member Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) announced passage in the House of the veterans Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) which increases disability payments to veterans and survivor families The Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2008 (S. 2617) increases the rates of disability and survivor benefits for our nation’s veterans and their families.
“Our veterans have made difficult sacrifices and helped ensure the safety of American families," said Rodriguez. “With gas prices high and our economy struggling, I am honoring veterans in Texas and throughout the country with my words and actions by helping to pass the bills which keep the promises we have made to our veterans. The COLA will help our veterans by providing a needed addition to compensation for disabled veterans and survivor families, some of whom depend on these benefits as their only source of income.”
The adjustment is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is to be determined after the third quarter of the year. The CPI has averaged a 4.39% annual increase from 1975-2007. Last year’s increase was 2.3%.
“Congressman Rodriguez has done more than just talk the talk for veterans time and time again. By getting this bipartisan COLA sent to the President’s desk, he has shown that he understands the true meaning of taking care of veterans,” said Eddie Torres, Commander VFW Post 4815 from San Antonio. “To keep America ’s promise to us means more than just thanking us for our service. It means actually funding programs we need when we return back to civilian life and that’s just what Congressman Rodriguez has done.”
Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez is a former social worker who currently serves on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs and the powerful House Committee on Appropriations. For more information on Congressman Rodriguez please visit http://rodriguez.house.gov
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Military Funeral -- Chaplin James Stastny, Thu, September 18 2008, 15:14:34 (cpe-75-82-145-99.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.99)
Monday (September 15, 2008) I had the humbling privilege of representing the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association and the Vietnam Security Police Association at the funeral of a fallen warrior, SFC Gregory Rodriguez, a fellow MWD* handler. SFC Rodriguez died Sept. 2nd of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Ansbach, Germany. As I approached the funeral home I saw several members of the Patriot Guard standing in front of the funeral home. Upon entering the building I found Army personal, from Sergeants to a General, filling the interior. I was overwhelmingly impressed by the excellent caliber of those who came to honor this fallen hero.
While at the funeral home I had the opportunity to meet with SFC Rodriguez’s wife, to offer her not only my condolences but those of the VDHA and VSPA. I presented her with a framed certificate of appreciation from the VSPA. She was grateful and mentioned it would be something her boys would truly appreciate. The Rodriguezes have three young children, two energetic boys and a beautiful daughter, as I remember.
In time we formed the funeral procession and made our way to Arlington National Cemetery. That in itself was quite impressive. Motorcycle police escorted the procession, holding traffic at every intersection. Once we arrived at the outskirts of Arlington the police stood at attention saluting the motorcade as we passed.
Once at Arlington the family with friends gathered in a private room. There Brigadier General Philips,
Deputy Provost Marshal General of the Army, presented the family with medals won by SFC Rodriguez. On his behalf the family received the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart.
Leaving there we went to the gravesite. Six Army pallbearers smartly carried the flag-covered coffin to the grave, and upon laying the casket on the bier they faced the coffin and stood at attention for the remainder of the ceremony. After a twenty-one gun salute the bugler played Taps. At that point the dam burst and tears rolled down my face and did so until the end. Moments like that make me so proud of those who serve this nation, and willingly give their all. The pallbearers then folded the flag. They handed it to General Philips, who then presented it to the family. A group of MWD handlers were present along with three MWDs. One of the dogs was the one SFC Rodriguez handled. Then one of the handlers read the poem “Guardians of the Night.” The poem speaks from the perspective of the dog describing the bond between a MWD and his handler. Then the Chaplain spoke, he offered some truly comforting and appropriate words describing the outstanding character of SFC Rodriguez and his genuine faith.
As I left I overheard some very encouraging and comforting words. It seems that later in the afternoon the Army was going to present the family with SFC Rodriguez’s dog. Yes, the dam burst again and it took awhile for the tears to clear before I could head home.
I can only say how proud I was to be able to represent two outstanding organizations, the VDHA and VSPA.
*Military Working Dog
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WS adding Cross-browser compatibility menus -- Don Poss, Mon, September 15 2008, 0:04:18 (cpe-75-82-144-167.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.144.167)
Gents & Ladies:
You will be happy to note that I am working on upgrading the navigator menu program War-Stories uses, and it will be compatible with most browsers as follows:
Cross-browser compatibility and menus will work with all popular browsers: Internet Explorer 6+, Netscape 6+, Opera 7+, Mozilla 1+, Safari, Firefox on all popular platforms: Windows, Unix, MacOS.
It will take me a few days to get it setup, but will look the same for all browers.
Don Poss,
War-Stories Webmaster
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- TSgt Jackie D. Glenn, Mayaguez Operation -- Richard Glenn, Sat, September 06 2008, 22:28:51 (cpe-75-82-190-17.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.190.17)
Dear Sir,
TSgt. Jackie D. Glenn was my fathers younger brother and I want to thank you for the tribute. I am writing as I am asking permission to obtain a photograph of the crew in the helicopter with the names and numbers attached for identification. My father and a few brothers and sisters would deeply appreciate the photo. I printed one from the crew outside for them and would like to be able to give them the other. I know this would mean alot to them all. It means alot to me Jackie was a good man and matter of fact he was a hero to us all he seemed a giant of a man but I remember he had heart of gold when it came to us kids, I was 8 years old when the Crew went down trying to rescue the Mayaguez and had little understanding of it all but your website has opened my eyes to the Real Hero Jackie and all those involved actually were.
Thank you,
Richard Glenn
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- Legit? Dog Tags sold in Vietnam -- Ledesma, Maricar, Wed, September 03 2008, 10:45:09 (cpe-75-82-190-17.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.190.17)
Just wanted to inquire.
I bought an American dogtag just recently in Vietnam while on holiday. The Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Museum claims it authentic relic from the Saigon War, The Museum sells each American dogtag for 200,000 dong. The owner’s name is RAFFERTY, RICHARD. 111-38-2498. Catholic . O Neg. It’s a bit uncanny, but this name is not registered among the dead currently listed under RAFFERTY.
Marc
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Sleepless nights... -- Don Poss, Mon, August 25 2008, 22:43:34 (cpe-75-82-190-17.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.190.17)
Gents:
Although our bulletin board is not a poetry-bulletin board, it is often used for such. Late at night, like now, my sleepless brain dwells upon a comment or poem in that vast attic emptiness of mush, and for reasons known but to itself and for its own amusement. Personally, I would prefer to sleep, but "it" is still kicking around something from a couple days ago, and won't grant me rest until I deal with it in whatever unknown manner the ID wants, when I can correctly guess what “it” is.
For instance ... a friend posed a question that compelled one to consider the good and bad experiences of war and life in general. My brain thinks that we are lucky to have fought and lived when so many fought and died. I think, overall, we would agree. That brings me to consider the life-experiences differences for those who lived, and those that did not. Obviously, “they” died by the thousands in their teens and twenties, and a few were older. “They,” for the most part, never had a family, or grandchildren, as most of “us” have, and still enjoy. And there is the what-if game my addled brain plays when it thinks I have not pondered “whatever” enough to deserve a little sleep. "What-if" the not-meant-to-be child could ask a question ... what would it be? So here goes, with a short poem:
I Should have Been...
Cherub thoughts of a veteran...
© Copyright 2008, by: Don Poss
What happened, grandpa
Why can’t I hold your hand?
Am I not alive
because you died in that foreign land?
What of my grandma
Whom you never met?
Does she have grand-children
or unknowable regrets?
I reach out my hands to you and her
And grasp fleeting shadows...
That never were...
What happened, grandpa?
Don Poss
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- War-Stories.com website BANNED in CHINA -- Don Poss, Sat, August 16 2008, 1:08:47 (cpe-75-82-190-17.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.190.17)
Gents:
Something to think about while watching the China Olympics:
War-Stories.com' website, and your stories posted within, are BANNED in China ... but honored in America. According to Harvard University, that has been the case for many years.
Communist countries do not like US military veterans' web sites. As War-Stories webmaster, I occasionally receive requests from "journalists" in peace-loving Vietnam for permission to publish a story appearing at our website. The last time we received that request it was suggested to Vietnam they publish the accounts of several "rehabilitated" SVN soldiers, several of whom spent many memorable years in prison at the end of the war--after all ... their stories would convey warm human interest.
Permission has not been granted to publish our stories in communist countries. Truth is, we simply do not know how they would use the stories, and in what "out-of-context manner" they would twist the story to paint us as baby-killers. And of course, they do that anyway ... just not with our help.
Meanwhile ... I don’t think they picked up on our suggestion.
Don Poss
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- Story Title drop down comments -- Don Poss, Thu, August 07 2008, 12:50:28 (cpe-75-82-190-17.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.190.17)
Gents & Ladies:
You may notice as you surf War-Stories.com that if you place your cursor over the icon to the left of a story-title, a little drop down window will appear with a brief description/comment on that story. Hopefully, this will help you decide which stories you would like to check out. I am just getting started on this project and it may take a week or so before all titles have these comments.
Don Poss,
War-Stories.com Webmaster
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- Regarding War-Stories Memorial Wall-01 -- Lori, Sat, August 02 2008, 23:08:38 (cpe-75-82-158-228.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.228)
I am not sure if you can assist me but here goes. My mother, Jena Wilde, was a reader of the names on the wall at the dedication in November 2007. I am wondering if any pictures were taken and if so whom I might need to go to to get copies.
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer.
Lori
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- POINTMANewsletter posted for AUG 2008 -- Don Poss, Sat, August 02 2008, 22:38:42 (cpe-75-82-158-228.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.228)
Gents & Ladies:
The Members Only POINTMANewsletter is posted for AUG 2008. If you forgot your password just click on the Login link and then the lower "Send me my Password" link.
Don Poss,
War-Stories Webmaster
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- Da Nang Air Base -- Justin Sularz, Sat, August 02 2008, 7:17:27 (ip68-14-27-189.ri.ri.cox.net/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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- Where do I begin -- 1SG Lonnie Dotson (ret), Thu, July 31 2008, 16:10:36 (c-98-232-47-108.hsd1.wa.comcast.net/98.232.47.108)
I just read Linda Patterson’s story or dedication page to the unit adoption program. I was amazed how it started in Nam and spread to today war...wow I was stunned! Thanks Linda where ever you are, God Bless you.
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- Gettysburg Battlefield - Civil War -- Don Poss, Sun, July 27 2008, 21:47:06 (cpe-75-82-158-228.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.228)
Gents:
I toured the Gettsyburg Civil War Battlefield and saw the fields of battle where thousands died and both sides were broken. The necessity, and futility of war has at Gettsyburg has stayed with me since, and I share a poem with you:
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG
By: Don poss © 2008
Grim Reaper rode hard to quench his thirst
Urged Blue and Gray …
To do their worst
Cumulus bruised shadows,
Dappled in delight and
Danced a plague …
A morbid sight
Gray Artillery fell silent …
Gray thunder echoed the fields
As Twelve-thousand-five-hundred
Advanced in to surreal.
Blue Artillery took up the fright
And boomed their horror
In gleeful might.
Rifles fired a hundred-thousand rounds
Bullets smite bullets, and
Fall to the ground.
A mile of bloodshed
A mile of gore
Marked the Gray tide’s wake
As it rushed distant shore.
Bodies broken
Bodies torn
Bodies silent
Felled and scorned.
Thousands dead …
Heed the Reaper’s Call:
Stir the war caldron brew …
Red stew of mirth and
Froth of insane,
Consume until the
Last blood does drain.
Shouts for glory …
Shouts of pain …
Cannon airbursts cause
Limbs to rain.
Drummer boy tattoos before the cannon.
Now vapor …
Now mist …
Now drifts o’er the field.
Stars and Bars flag snapped and waved,
Carried by many in to the fray
And leapt upon the cobble stone wall
Shredded by steel … spattered in blood.
Hurrah! We Won!
Shouted Blue and Gray.
Death all about … so who’s to say?
Look back to the field …
A lake of dead shadows …
A scarlet mirage ….
Reaper is sated on
Blood rich earth …
Souls dance to the bugler’s dearth.
What of the men who fell to eternal rest?
What of those who lived?
Where lays the glory?
Where lays the valor?
Where lays the honor?
Thoughts of their families,
Loved ones, and home, now
Fade to mist …
Soon dust …
Soon bone.
Who can answer--
The Why or The Jest--
About the soul-breaking
Battle of Gettysburg?
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- PREVIEW link for members only -- Don Poss, Sat, July 26 2008, 21:04:55 (cpe-75-82-158-228.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.158.228)
Members:
If you did not receive email notification concerning the new PREVIEW link for members only, then please up date your email address, or change your spam-filter so that it will accept emails from "webmaster@war-stories.com".
The new link permits members to "preveiw" stories prior to their being posted publicly.
Don Poss,
Webmaster@war-stories.com
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- DaNang Attack (Death of SSgt Jensen) -- Lamar Miller (angry frustration), Tue, July 22 2008, 20:47:55 (adsl-155-89-201.gnv.bellsouth.net/72.155.89.201)
If what I just read is true about the circumstances surrounding SSgt Jensen's death during the VC attack on DaNang, then I believe A1C Handy did his job in an exemplary manner and deserves consideration for a medal commensurate with his valiant actions to defend a vital position that night.
The OSI was way out of bounds in their behavior toward Airman Handy. I don't understand why they would accuse him of killing Sgt Jensen. Sounds like the OSI I remember so well. Sometimes we were our own worst enemy when it came to internal discipline and punishment. But to insinuate his guilt and cause Amn Handy grief throughout his life while not officially charging him with ANY crime is particularly hard to understand.
Best wishes to Mr. Handy and his family. Sounds to me as though you did your duty and I hope you are formally recognized for your actions on 1 July 1965.
Respectfully,
Lamar Miller, MSgt, USAF (Ret '88)
AP, SP
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Qui Nhon 6/66 to 6/67 -- Anthony Siniscalchi (Looking for 71st tran co), Thu, July 17 2008, 18:00:42 (c-65-34-130-143.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/65.34.130.143)
I served in Qui Nhon with the 71st transportation co, I was at the Bob Hope show in Dec "66", Looking for any of my old buddies, I'm now in Fla, looking for Frank Leone, Tony Tempesta, Mike Higgs, Eddy Davis, Eddy Matan, Danny Alverez, Welcome Home Brothers
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Roger Sletten Cameron -- Margaret Ann Sletten-Behrens (Looking for Information), Thu, July 17 2008, 9:35:53 (cache02.dca.untd.com/64.136.27.226)
A great person was helping get information about my dad's cousin Roger who was killed in 1968.
My computer system went down and all was lost. I'd like to resume my research and contact with this person who helped my family so much. Thank you!
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- 2nd brigade, Co D, 1/501, 101st airborne -- Jimmy Stephens, brother of Danny, Mon, June 23 2008, 2:31:45 (67-72-98-118.propel.com/67.72.98.118)
Looking for anyone who remembers my brother PFC Danny Lynn
Stephens of Logansport, Louisiana. Danny was KIA on March
31, 1968 in thua thien, Northern I corps. Danny was a front line grunt, and loved the 101st. He was in a cemetary battle in Hai Lang. He served in the 2nd platoon, 2nd squad of 2nd brigade, company d, 1/501. Would like to hear from anyone that knew Danny. His tour started on Jan 5, 1968.
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- My dear cousin -- Richard Talley (endless missing), Tue, June 17 2008, 21:25:33 (71-208-165-89.hlrn.qwest.net/71.208.165.89)
I am as lonely as you in your grave. Everyone is gone now that knew you. I am at the end of my life, but your memory is still alive. How I miss you, today is still yesterday. Come on, Donald... let's go fishin'!
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- The Wall Symbols? (Regarding War-Stories Memorial Wall-H) -- Mike Adler, Fri, June 13 2008, 21:39:58 (cpe-75-82-145-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.89)
What does the symbol next to a name mean? I'm looking for information on a friend I served with in Viet Nam. His name is on the wall.
John Hartman - incident number 19690109
Thanks
Mike Adler
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- "the death of combat" poem -- kyle, Fri, June 13 2008, 8:19:22 (./66.90.103.188)
After reading and listening to this poem i can only imagine the struggles and hardships of dealing with the terrors of war. I can only imagine this has made you into a stronger person. After reading this I can almost see how you felt and your pain of dealing with many struggles every day. I thank you for posting this poem.
In regards, Kyle G McGarr
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- Regarding War-Stories Memorial Wall-01 -- Dominic Scala, Mon, June 09 2008, 13:55:01 (cpe-75-82-145-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.89)
Dear Mr.Poss
I was wondering if you can help me out a buddy of mine was a Vietnam Vet. and Two years ago he passed away. My question is how can I put his name on the Vietnam War Memorial.He served in Nam was in the Air Force as a Plane mechanic. When he passed it was not from wounds from Nam it had to do with his heart.
I would appreciate your help in which way to turn and put his name on the wall. His Name was Vincent J Pellizzi he is interned at Calverton National Cemetery as I stated he was in the Air Force and this is my gift to him.
Thank You
Dom Scala
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- Students posting a WS Bulletin Board -- Jim Morris, English Department, Pembroke Academy, Fri, June 06 2008, 15:03:36 (cpe-75-82-145-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.89)
Hello, Don.
This is Jim Morris from Pembroke NH again. I am again asking permission for my students to access your pages to complete our literature unit that accompanies Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried in our American Studies English class. You may recall I contacted you a few years ago to describe the Challenge I proposed to students. I am attaching the insructions I have created for this Challenge, so you can see the goals I have placed before my students.
I hope all is well with you, and I look forward--as always--to viewing your site and absorbing more of the great additions from your members. As before, any responses from students can be deleted if you deem them inappropriate or disrespectful, and you or contributors may respond to students through the email they provide. I have included a verbal caution for students to be wary of the personal information they provide on the Internet.
Thank you for your permission these past few years. I appreciate your willingness to help educators like me give our students some real-life learning. If you have any suggestions, I would wlecome them--not having served myself, I'm sure I've forgotten something! Also, if you can recommend other good literary links, I would be grateful for that input.
As before, with my utmost respect and thanks,
Jim
Live! Do not merely exist.
Jim Morris
English Department
Pembroke Academy
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- Tuy Hoa -- Aletta, Sun, June 01 2008, 13:29:51 (cache07.dca.untd.com/64.136.27.231)
I am looking for anyone who was at Tuy Hoa in May- Aug 1969. My hubby, Clarence, was there. He was in Army serving as a firefighter. There was only a handful of firefighter there. He is having a hard time with his stressor letter which his VA therapist is going to help him with. I was shocked when I found the story about July 29,1969 with youtube videos. The VA wanted exact dates and this matches pieces of one event my husband has told me. The only name he remembers is Rasine. A buddy statement would be most helpful if anyone was there. Thank you in advance.
Aletta Drummond
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- Vietnam Documentary benefits veterans charities -- Ty Ponder, Sun, June 01 2008, 12:40:48 (NoHost/63.167.255.152)
Hi,
I would like to tell you about a documentary film and book that I believe your members may find interesting and relevant. We are screening the film in several locations over the summer time and all proceeds from these events will go to veteran’s charities. A short synopsis is below. Our website is at http://betweenthelinesfilm.com/
SYNOPSIS
BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. The film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.
Narrated by JOHN MILIUS (Apocalypse Now – Big Wednesday etc.), Between the Lines explores the choice that most draft age surfers faced during the Vietnam War era: either go to war or evade the draft. It was one or the other. Between the Lines delves into the lives of two surfers who choose opposite paths, Pat Farley and Brant Page.
While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, Between the Lines excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.
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- My story posted for ten years at War-Stories! -- Kerry Myers, Sat, May 31 2008, 23:39:11 (cpe-75-82-145-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.145.89)
From: Kerry Myers [mailto:kilowhskey@charter.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:28 PM
To: webmaster@war-stories.com
Subject: Attn: Mr. Don Poss
Don:
I was delighted to receive an e-mail note from you announcing updates and upgrades to your war stories website. I had posted a couple of stories about ten years ago and promptly lost your web address. As a result of your note, I have re-registered and become a life member. It is wonderful to be back!
Best regards,
Kerry Myers
Reno, NV
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Great Screen Savers! -- Jay Gearhert, Wed, May 28 2008, 19:08:41 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/76.93.49.49)
From: Jaybird [mailto:jaybird718@charter.net]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 9:57 AM
To: editor@war-stories.com; larry@larryposs.com
Subject: Email Your US Coast Guard Association's Reunion Information
Hey Don, Great Screen Savers!
Jay
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- Dak To 1969 -- Jay Gearhart, Tue, May 27 2008, 19:31:36 (24-236-212-184.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/24.236.212.184)
Well brothers, its been 39 years now this May that we fought that seige in Dak To. All of those dates still & always will remind me that we paid a terrible price that Spring of 69.So many friends lost & I remember every one of them.Rest in piece brothers, Someday I hope to be with you.
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- Remembering Theodore F. Mangum, Jr. -- Jennifer Heyser (:`)), Thu, May 22 2008, 6:37:43 (cache-dtc-ag08.proxy.aol.com/205.188.117.136)
It's coming up on 39 years (July 27, 1969) that Teddy was taken from us. He was only 18 years old and a beautiful person. I miss him so much. God blessed him the day he died and I know that he's been in a good place with no pain or suffering. If anyone reading this knew Teddy (he was a Marine), please feel free to reply or write to me.
May God bless everyone who's been affected by this war, other wars and all wars to come.
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- Agent Orange Update - Navy -- Bruce Thompson, Sun, May 18 2008, 4:34:12 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/76.93.49.49)
Agent Orange Update:
I do not know how many vspa members this Agent Orange update applies to however I will post it for INFO purpose.
Received via email agent orange update from VA today: Will mostly concern vspa members who served in Thailand and Navy Ships Crew members.
AGENT ORANGE LAWSUITS UPDATE 12: On 8 MAY the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit unfortunately reversed the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Haas v. Peake. The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims had previously found that Vietnam War blue water veterans who had served on ships off the coast of Vietnam but had never set foot within the land borders of Vietnam were entitled to a presumption of service connection disability if they suffer from one of the listed diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure. Also, they had ruled that the VA's regulatory interpretation that the veteran needed to have set foot within the land borders of Vietnam was unduly restrictive. The higher Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed and ruled: We hold that the agency’s requirement that a claimant have been present within the land borders of Vietnam at some point in the course of his duty constitutes a permissible interpretation of the statute and its implementing regulation, and we therefore reverse the judgment of the Veterans Court.? This was a 2-1 decision with a thoughtful dissent by Judge Fogel so the Claimant may attempt to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court which Commandeer Haas has said he will do.
You can find the full 57 page decision in the list of decisions at http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/dailylog.html Most likely VA will now move quickly to resolve (decide) claims that have been placed on hold awaiting this decision. These claims will almost certainly be denied unless they can show that their ship operated within the inland waterways of Vietnam or entered port in Vietnam. While ships logs do not routinely show crewmembers leaving their ship, they will show whether the ship entered an inland waterway (e.g. the Saigon River) or put into port. VA will generally concede the issue if service records show a veteran was attached to a ship during the period that the ship put into port in Vietnam. The negative decision in the Haas case does not relieve VA from the responsibility of making a legally correct decision that discusses all pertinent evidence and the reasons and bases for the decision. The VA in their written decision should specifically address the evidence of service in or visitation to Vietnam. They must discuss ships ' movements either shown by ships' history or logs. If the veteran has admitted never setting foot in Vietnam, VA must also discuss whether evidence shows that the ship operated in the inland waterways of Vietnam. The Haas decision does not apply if a claimant has alleged exposure to herbicides on a direct basis, such as loading drums of defoliant on board helicopters or decontaminating aircraft or helicopters, VA must discuss such allegations and resolve them.
Claimants who are denied have several legal moves available to them. They can ask the Court of Appeals to review the case using all the judges on the Court. While the Court may decide to conduct an en banc review it does not have to. Failing that, they could appeal to the Supreme Court. During any given year the Supreme Court takes up only about 1 in 20 cases to decide. Success at the Supreme Court is a long shot.
[Source: TREA Washington Update & NVS Update 9 May 08]
Bruce Thompson
Nha Trang 68 69
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- War-Stories Troubleshooting pages -- Don Poss, Fri, May 16 2008, 8:27:50 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/76.93.49.49)
Gents & Ladies:
Check out War-Stories Troubleshooting pages at
http://www.war-stories.com/aspprotect/ws-nav-index-menu.asp
and download the latest FREE versions of Java, Flash, and Adobe Reader. There is also some basic info on tuning your computer.
Don Poss
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- War-Stories opens with a new total website redesign! -- Don Poss, Wed, May 14 2008, 0:33:44 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/76.93.49.49)
Gents & Ladies:
War-Stories has gone through many changes since July 1, 1995. Today, my brother Larry and I are pleased to open War-Stories with a total redesign. There is a Public Area and also a Members Area with expanded features. We hope you like it, and find it useful in researching and reading about the Vietnam War years.
Don & Larry Poss,
War-Stories Webmasters
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- Post Flag -- Jay Gearhart, Tue, May 06 2008, 21:28:07 (24-236-144-40.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/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), Wed, April 30 2008, 14:40:56 (1Cust1859.an2.atl16.da.uu.net/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, 14:20:45 (cache-mtc-ag08.proxy.aol.com/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 (proxy-3241.bay.webtv.net/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 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/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 (cpe-76-93-49-49.socal.res.rr.com/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, 11:57:31 (237-18.69-92-cpe.cableone.net/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 (ip68-101-20-65.pn.at.cox.net/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, Wed, April 09 2008, 4:48:33 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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, Fri, April 04 2008, 11:02:26 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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 (NoHost/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, Fri, April 04 2008, 4:48:09 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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, 10:10:48 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (NoHost/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 (ip24-250-61-159.ri.ri.cox.net/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 (ip68-14-27-189.ri.ri.cox.net/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 (ip24-250-61-159.ri.ri.cox.net/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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- Dog Soldiers -- Brent Semple, Tue, April 01 2008, 15:55:47 (ip24-250-61-159.ri.ri.cox.net/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 (ip68-14-27-189.ri.ri.cox.net/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 (ip68-14-27-189.ri.ri.cox.net/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, 15:42:42 (ip24-250-61-159.ri.ri.cox.net/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 (pool-96-233-135-138.prvdri.fios.verizon.net/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 (pool-96-233-135-138.prvdri.fios.verizon.net/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 (pool-96-233-135-138.prvdri.fios.verizon.net/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 (pool-96-233-135-138.prvdri.fios.verizon.net/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 (pool-96-233-135-138.prvdri.fios.verizon.net/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, Tue, April 01 2008, 4:55:16 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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, 10:10:50 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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.wavecable.com/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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- RF PF and MAT Advisors -- Brett, Fri, March 14 2008, 23:06:44 (host86-144-190-246.range86-144.btcentralplus.com/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, Wed, March 12 2008, 8:25:58 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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, Sat, March 01 2008, 23:45:32 (cpe-76-167-251-93.socal.res.rr.com/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 (c-68-36-246-85.hsd1.nj.comcast.net/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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- Does anyone know SFC James Edward Duncan -- Stacy Duncan Sparks, Tue, February 26 2008, 20:03:27 (cdm-75-108-78-195.asbnva.dhcp.suddenlink.net/75.108.78.195)
I am the daughter of SFC James E Duncan who was killed in Vietnam 3-3-71. His remains have never been recovered. I was wondering if anyone knew him and would share some stories. Thanks
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- Re: Anyone that knew George W. Weldy Jr. -- Jim Epperson, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:36:25 (NoHost/148.141.31.89)
Ruby, I did not know George, but my best friend since I was four years old was Kenny Gilliam, a Marine in George's unit who also died on that fateful day. I had spent 18 months in Vietnam in the Air Force and had just been discharged on January 29, 1969. Kenny and his unit were dispersed to Vietnam of Christmas Day of 1968 and he wrote of "changing the world", and what fine men he was serving with. Two months later to the day, he was killed. I was called out of a college classroom by our minister to go with him to tell Kenny's grandmother that he was dead. Even though I had been in Vietnam and seen what was going on, it was on the day Kenny was killed that I lost my innocence. Although I think of him almost every day, I had seen nothing in writing about him until I stumbled across your posting while exploring an idea of writing an article about him. Since you were only eight months old when George died, I hope you will take comfort in the fact that his sacrafice and those of others really did make a difference in that God forsaken place.
Jim Epperson
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- Any one served with James A Ravencraft, Ohio -- James E Ravencraft Sr (Sad), Tue, February 26 2008, 3:36:09 (FL-ESR1-72-49-140-137.fuse.net/72.49.140.137)
Want any one that knew Jim Please contact James E Ravencraft.
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- Lookind for Mick Millr -- Caro, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:36:00 (host-88-217-227-196.customer.m-online.net/88.217.227.196)
I'm looking for Mick Miller. Some time ago he left a message on this board and we were writing for a short time.
Mick - If you're still on that page maybe... I worry about you. I hope you're fine. That's all I want to know.
So if you read this - please send me a short note that I know that you're ok.
Thank you (and I hope it's ok that I place this message here...)
take care
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- Dog Soldiers -- Yu Ping Deng, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:51 (d-24-233-98-5.metrocast.net/24.233.98.5)
This poem is rhythmed. It reminds us that people are not the only one served the war so were dogs. Dogs have the special sence of smell, they pointed the direction for us. They are human's best friends.
We made through a lot of wars, we should take the lessons not being easily go into any war.
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- red sky -- chris, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:50 (c-24-61-162-89.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.162.89)
First of all I am really sory that you had an experience like that and have to live with it, but it's a lot better then dieing. I have famile that love the see and the feel of being sent out anywhere, because it didn't matter as long as they were going out to sea.
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- Marines K 3/4 ,Quang Tri Hill 552 -- Larry E. Williams, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:50 (cache-mtc-ag08.proxy.aol.com/64.12.117.136)
Looking for anyone that may Have served in K 3/4 during 1967 - 1968. My Uncle James Larry Bosheers served there until his death May 1, 1968 on Hill 552.
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- HIEP DUC BROTHERS -- MARK E. SCHNEIDER, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:49 (152-132-9-3.dal.net.va.gov/152.132.9.3)
BEANIE: I DO NOT HAVE A EMAIL ADDRESS THIS IS A FRIENDS. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT
#14 SYCAMORE GREEN ACRES
DITTMER, MO 63023
THERE A COUPLE OF PEOPLE I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM.
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- C Company, 87th infantry -- Teresa Gorecki, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:49 (NoHost/74.7.34.97)
I am researching C Company, 87th infantry who were attached to the 92d MP battalion (approx 1970-1971).
Anything would be helpful...books, websites, personal recollections.
Please feel free to email me at V_O_P5038@yahoo.com.
Thank you in advance for your time,
Teresa
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- Hidden Rituals -- Samantha, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:47 (d-216-246-147-226.metrocast.net/216.246.147.226)
This poem was really sad. I would honestly not be able to do what they do. I mean they had to wash out the bodies of dead people. This guy watched the blood run from their toes down to their head and then into a drain. It would just sick me out if i saw it. I wouldn't be able to do it. Then again, maybe they didn't have a choice. maybe they had to just do it when they were told to. Ahh well you gotta do what you gotta do right?
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- B-52s and BH -- Steve Thimlar, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:47 (da2-s0.aliant.net/198.164.4.48)
I just read the B-52 item. The first raid came from Clark AB PI. It was to be a 3 plane mission but two collided enroute. One made the actual run. The interesting fact is that it had to make an emergency landing at BHAB, very early in the morning while it was still dark. As we lived next to the Flightline, the noise woke us and many saw it taxi by.
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- Visit to the wall -- Madelyn, Tue, February 26 2008, 3:35:39 (c-68-36-246-85.hsd1.nj.comcast.net/68.36.246.85)
Leon Earl Bell, Marine, B1-9, KIA 7/2/67 Quang Tri S. Vietnam
Joaquim Vaz Rebelo, Marine B1-1, KIA 5/13/67 Quang Nam S. Vietnam
I went to the wall today
I could hear you both calling me
I found you both right away
I said a silent prayer that only your could hear
In my mind I wondered why
Why did you both have to die?
I touched you both and I could hear you telling me not to question why
I can still hear your voices in my heart
You're telling me that there is no time nor place that can ever break up apart
I'm sorry that I could not stay
But I promise that I will be back to see you both on another day
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- Quang Tri and Quang Nam , S. Vietnam -- Madelyn, Mon, February 25 2008, 12:46:41 (c-68-36-246-85.hsd1.nj.comcast.net/68.36.246.85)
Please if anyone served in the Marines in 1967 and were stationed in either of the two listed places, please contact me. Trying to locate two friends that paid the ultimate price.
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- To Mr. Poss -- Trang Phan, Sun, February 24 2008, 21:46:29 (c-68-55-44-46.hsd1.md.comcast.net/68.55.44.46)
To Mr. Poss or anyone that can help!
My name is Trang Phan, and I've written to you on your forum before but have not gotten a reply (and Mr.Poss I've emailed you but it keeps being returned). I've learned a great deal of things from your web pages about Da Nang where you were stationed. From the things that you have written I can see that Vietnam changed you in a drastic way and has affected your life greatly. For me even though I am Vietnamese I am naive to all that has happened there. However, I would like to know more and most importantly I would like to find my grandfather. He was stationed there between 1965-66, was in the air force, and my mother was born according to the Western calender in October of 1966. My grandmother's name is Mai, she had a local shop that the soldiers frequented. As you know there were many war babies during those times, maybe you would recognize my grandmother and who her boyfriend was. Any piece of information would help.
For you your life changed and so did my mother's life, being born into a country that resented her very existence. The image of the enemy forever seen by your skin, never knowing where you came from. And for me that is the pain that I have inherited. Just the chance to know what happened. To see my grandfather's face would mean the world to me. For you, you could return to your country, for my mother she was never accepted in Vietnam, and coming to America she has struggled. Therefore, she's torn without a true country to call hers and an entire half that is unknown to her.
My family currently lives in Maryland and we have settled down and live comfortably. The only thing we lack in our lives is closure and understanding of what happened so many years ago. I want to know the person that gave me my freckles and the person that made my mother the wonderful woman she is. She's given her entire life for everyone else but herself and I just wish that she could finally know her father, even just once.
So please kind sir if you could just help me I would be indebted to you. Please help me in this search for the truth, no matter what it may hold.
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- Re: Anyone that knew George W. Weldy Jr. -- JOHN RAY (UNBELIEVABLE), Sat, February 23 2008, 22:08:08 (NoHost/121.54.108.54)
This is unbelievable the names listed as KIA on NEVILLE were the actual ones KIA on RUSSELL. I was attached to HOTEL Co. at the time, we lost 11 if my memory serves me right
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- Looking for anyone with A 3/7 199th LIB -- Sondra, Sat, February 23 2008, 22:08:06 (cpe-66-61-3-125.neo.res.rr.com/66.61.3.125)
I am looking for anyone who served with Richard Lomax from
Ohio who was KIA March 26, 1968. He was with A3/7 199th LIB from Nov. 67- March 26, 1968. I learned his buddy was a man named Craig--Not sure if this is his first or last name. If there is anyone out there who would remember Rick or have pictures of him please email me. Rick and I had been dating three years when he was killed. Wanting to do album for his best friend who is still having a hard time with Rick's death. Hope someone can help.
Welcome Home,
Sondra
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- Finding Leroy -- DianePeagler (wondering), Sat, February 23 2008, 22:07:57 (cache-dtc-ag08.proxy.aol.com/205.188.117.136)
My Father Leroy was killed January 27,1967(Accidental Homicide)Can anyone tell me what that is exactly...or better yet anyone know him or the circumstances around his death?Miss him every day, for 40yrs +
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- Does anyone remember Tom Baker -- Trang Phan, Thu, February 21 2008, 18:00:48 (c-68-55-44-46.hsd1.md.comcast.net/68.55.44.46)
I have been in search of my grandfather who was stationed in Da Nang from 1965-66. All we know is that he was in the air force, and his name was Tom. Through research we have found that Tom Baker was the only Tom there at the time. My mother was born on August 1966 in Da Nang. I believe that Tom Baker (366th Security Police, K9) may have been him. My grandmother a young and quite short woman sold different goods to soldiers. If anyone has any information please contact me if you remember my grandmother or my grandfather. Anything at all would be deeply appreciated. I would just like to know about my biological grandfather no matter what the outcome may be.
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- T-shirt A reflection on the Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon -- Yu Ping Deng, Thu, February 21 2008, 17:15:44 (d-24-233-98-5.metrocast.net/24.233.98.5)
The author provides me exactly when the war occurred, where it happened, and what he did during the Vietnam War. He put all the events and things that he had done outlined them into a T-shirt. It's a deep memory for him, a memory he can never forget. The jungle where he fought, the place where he lived, and the roads that he had walked by. He used this shirt to innuendoes aganist this war. What I wander is that when time goes by, we will start losting some of our memories, but is war the only thing the veterans will always remember? Because my grandfather repeats his war experiences to me all the time when he drives me to school. Can someone tell me if memory lasts the rest of our life?
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- flag please -- rebecca hawthorn billingsley, Thu, February 21 2008, 13:47:42 (adsl-75-23-37-229.dsl.lgvwtx.sbcglobal.net/75.23.37.229)
I'm asking you to please put a flag by my uncles name. His name is Sgt. John Edmon Hawthorn.I regret that I never got to know him.He is my Fathers twin brother, alone with their other brother Charlie Paul Hawthorn.Unfortunately Stg.John Edmon Hawthorn died the same year i was born and i just know how may dad looks and so i believe in my heart i see him to.It hurts my dad very deeply and i know this more then it does his other brothers i beleive because of the bond between twins.He doesn't know i'm doing this I want to wait to see if it get's there before i say anything to him.So if you find it in your hearts can you please put the flag beside his name not only for him but for my dad to thank you so much.
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- Eliminating Spammers -- Pat (Beanie) Camunes, Wed, February 20 2008, 9:34:20 (cpe-66-25-91-221.satx.res.rr.com/66.25.91.221)
As I’m sure many of you have noticed we have been hit very hard by spammers. I’ve managed to “clean” up an average of 125 per day! If you look closely at the dates you will see that “they” managed to spam messages by replying to some archived as far back as June and July of last year. Voy Forums does have a place to report such spam but at the present time it has to be done one at a time, while multiple fake IP addresses are being used. Voy Forums and myself are presently working to help identify and keep these spammers off this board. I thank all of you for your patience and pray that you bear with us while we work to clean up this board of unwanted messages. . . . . . Pat (Beanie) Camunes
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- rain in Vietnam -- Journalism student, Tue, February 19 2008, 10:26:25 (dyn-160-39-48-138.dyn.columbia.edu/160.39.48.138)
Hi -
I just read the poem "The Rain" on this website and was wondering if anyone is in touch with the writer, Michael E. Duncan. I am writing a report on the heavy rains in Vietnam and would love to speak with a veteran, especially one who has strong memories of the rain. Thanks for your help!
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- First Book Published -- Michael Herrera (Ecstatic), Tue, February 19 2008, 6:35:29 (NoHost/166.129.230.235)
Have had my first book published and it is entitled, "Rendezvous with Divine Destiny," which is a take off of the 101st Airborne Division's motto: Rendezvous with Destiny. It covers the time span a few weeks before I left for Vietnam and for the next three and a half decades. The intro and conclusion start and end with the current war on terror, making it very timely. Also included in my book are the stories I have posted on this site: Three Sisters, and Die Hard. They are included in chronological order and within the context of everything else I have written. To anyone who may be interested, it can be ordered online through the major booksellers.
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- mike howell -- jr archambault, Tue, February 19 2008, 3:25:51 (c-24-61-163-213.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.163.213)
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- June Bugs -- Jaimie, Sat, February 16 2008, 17:25:48 (d-216-246-142-49.metrocast.net/216.246.142.49)
Thats sounds really weird that you can tie a string to a june bug and fly it like a kite. Its also weird to me that you would have june bugs as pets. but if thats the only thing to keep you busy than yeah i understnad.
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- camo -- chris, Sat, February 16 2008, 3:55:15 (c-24-61-162-89.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.162.89)
That is funning, a leaf costume as camo. A good idea to stay hiden and show your leader that if he wants came, he'll get camo. This sounds like something I would do to make the other guys laugh.
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- hey don pass i love everything on this page..... -- jessica morales (" I LOVE UR HOME PAGE".....), Thu, February 14 2008, 21:08:49 (NoHost/198.66.75.147)
hey don pass, i love everything u have put and done from this thing u put together...we never will foget u...
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- New Book -- Steve Wilken, Fri, February 08 2008, 17:02:37 (adsl-69-149-67-151.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/69.149.67.151)
Everybody should read my new book about Central Finance Long Binh.
"Why Didn't You Have To Go To Vietnam, Daddy?"
Find it here:
http://outskirtspress.com/stevewilken
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- Rank change -- Alan H. Gibson, Fri, February 08 2008, 9:43:21 (pool-72-71-59-238.plspca.fios.verizon.net/72.71.59.238)
My brother Michael T. Gibson(16W L130) was post humously given the rank of SSGT E6. Would you please correct this on you r website.
Thank you for what you do to provide memories for those we lost.
Alan H. Gibson
2nd Bn 1st Marines Vietnam 1967
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- Christmas 1969 was one if the best days of my life -- Yu Ping Deng, Thu, February 07 2008, 17:38:24 (d-24-233-98-5.metrocast.net/24.233.98.5)
Being away from family during any of holidays is particularly feeling lonely. Usually we spend our holiday times with our familes, friends, and people that we love. But to celebrate Christmas on the battlefields, is the most miserable thing ever happened to the soldiers. Facing the blood, the dead bodies, and the strange faces in a foreign country. They would have been feeling upset. Why they had to be the one that not staying in their hometown to cheer with friends? What the hell we are fighting the war for? Being send home is their desire.
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- The Power of a Name -- Samantha, Wed, February 06 2008, 18:20:58 (d-216-246-147-226.metrocast.net/216.246.147.226)
The Power of a Name was a very cute but sad story. When the girl was taking the time to read all the names of the all the soldiers that faught for us and died fighting for us i think was a great thing to do. I would love to just stand in front of this big wall full of names that i should be thankful that they are there in a way. When the woman came up to the wall and was pretty much saying goodbye, see you soon to a name on the wall i think in this short amount of time she learned that none of these men will never be forgotten. No matter if they've been gone a short time or a long time. Everyone who loved them will always remember them.
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- Medic Larry Weaver -- larry, Wed, February 06 2008, 18:20:50 (fl-71-1-240-85.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.1.240.85)
Hey Jeff, just had to let you know I talked with Larry Weaver on Sunday & we are planning to get together. Boy what a relief & a joy to do so. I want to THANK YOU so very much for all your help. GOD Bless you for making it possible for a lonely grunt to say "THANK YOU" to a man who was there to save my life along with others & to set there with me when I could not hear a sound.
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- Feelings and Thoughts -- Samantha, Wed, February 06 2008, 18:20:39 (d-216-246-147-226.metrocast.net/216.246.147.226)
When i fisrt started to read this story, i didn't really get it but when i started reading more and more about the story i realized that this man's job was to keep this dog nice and healthy. When the dog needed help he did everything in his power to get the dog to be helped. Whether it was a vet hospital or a regular human hopstial. That shows that he is very responsible!!!
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- soap -- chris, Wed, February 06 2008, 18:20:38 (c-24-61-162-89.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.162.89)
That is really funny. That sounds like something me and my buddies would do. It must have been scary to be bombed day and knite like that.
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- Screaming Eagles -- Michelle Gonzalez, Wed, February 06 2008, 8:21:14 (cache-ntc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/207.200.116.196)
I'm not sure how to go about this, I'm just hoping someone will see this and be able to respond.
I was actually looking up pictures on google, for my kickball team(Screaming Eagles), and I cam across this site. I thought that it might be good for my girls to hear about the people that share the same name.
So, if anyone sees this and is able to give more info., please email me @ mrgmom321973@aol.com.
We support our troops, no matter where they are!
God Bless us all!
Thank you,
Michelle Gonzalez
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- Did you know my Dad? -- Kim, Tue, February 05 2008, 15:45:56 (dsl-67-58-93-132.ardmore.net/67.58.93.132)
Want to find anyone who served with my Dad, Joe Pivo in Vietnam. He was from IL.
Thanks!
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- Re: The 67th Evacuation Hospital -- patrick, Tue, February 05 2008, 15:45:42 (udp126804uds.hawaiiantel.net/72.234.239.78)
hi i remember the 67th and 85th evac hospitals...i was in quinhon with the 223rd avn bn from jan 67 to dec 67...i remember going to the hospital to get some great hamburgers and feeling really bad when i encountered so many wounded...you guys/girls did a great job for our guys/girls...by the way does anyone remember nov 67 when charley blew up the fuel storage tanks in the harbor...it looked like a nuclear bomb went off..anyone interested in writing me you have my email...
aloha from hawaii
patrick
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- RVN ,TAY NINH, B 2/12, FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION -- ANTHONY V. DIGIORGI, 1LT, INF, Tue, February 05 2008, 15:45:42 (AC8635CA.ipt.aol.com/172.134.53.202)
HEY!
Anyone from those days who would like to talk, contact me.
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- Book Review: Security Police (USAF), Vietnam -- Don Poss, Tue, February 05 2008, 15:45:31 (cpe-76-174-253-186.socal.res.rr.com/76.174.253.186)
Gents & Ladies:
I just finished reading Jackie Kays' new must-read book: "Security Police, Vietnam & Thailand War Stories" and posted a review at: http://www.vspa.com/aspprotect/book-review-security-police.asp
For a good read, check it out.
Don Poss,
War Stories Webmaster
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- jim groeger -- jr Archambault, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:56 (c-24-61-163-213.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.163.213)
dear mr. groeger that was a funny storie with the helicopter i like how the pilot jumped over the boulder i would have been scared in your position.
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- Dog Soliders -- jaimie, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:20 (d-216-246-142-49.metrocast.net/216.246.142.49)
It Nice that you wrote a poem abou the dogs becuase they were important too. these dogs were important they helped to sniff out weapons and other things that needed to be sniff out. I really think it was sweet to write a poem about them. and yes dogs are just like humans and they need respect too.
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- forget me not -- chris, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:20 (c-24-61-162-89.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.162.89)
I am sorry you were there in Vietnam. You have been through a lot I'm sure. Your have seen things that will be with you forever but at least you are alive and here to spread that word about that emotional war.
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- looking for men from A 3/7 67-68 -- Sondra, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:19 (cpe-66-61-3-125.neo.res.rr.com/66.61.3.125)
Looking for anyone who was with A 3/7 in Nam 67-68. If your out there please contact me as I am looking for anyone who would remember Richard Lomax. Thanks for your help.
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- Hey -- Jaimie (Happy), Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:05 (c-66-30-102-217.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.102.217)
Thats good that you had a desicion to stay or to go back home. Good thing you picked to go home. It sounds like you had some fun on the plane. i feel bad that you had to wait for hours and hours just to get onto a new plane. (but hey it got you where you were going) The one thing that made me happy was that you surprized your mom.:-) That must have been a good feeling for you and her.
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- Corpsman Up, I Called -- Kaitlynn, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:04 (pool-71-181-50-233.cncdnh.east.verizon.net/71.181.50.233)
Billy Whisenant, I liked your poem on the Corpsman I think that their job is very important and I agree with you when you said "without you there would be more name on the wall."
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- thank you -- Rob, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:00 (ip68-106-164-229.br.br.cox.net/68.106.164.229)
We mourn the loss of your colleagues and thank you for your service.
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- Vietnam Law and Stealing -- Kaitlynn, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:24:00 (pool-71-181-50-233.cncdnh.east.verizon.net/71.181.50.233)
Ernie Vagedes, i liked your story on the Vietnam law a i thought it was kind of funny that you were there to help to Vietnamese people and then they steal from you.
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- Moorestown, NJ -- Grace Reed, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:23:57 (c-71-225-135-95.hsd1.nj.comcast.net/71.225.135.95)
Looking for Vietvets from Moorestown, NJ for a historical DVD. Contact Grace @ gracereed209@comcast.net
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- 6498th ABW DaNang -- George L Sipes Jr, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:23:56 (NoHost/216.230.101.253)
Hi,Iwas stationed at DaNang from Feb 1972-Feb 1973,during that time we had 43 rocket attacks on the base.The last attack was the night before the cease fire went into effect the next day.So do not let the VA song and dance you they werte not there,we did get rockets.George Sipes
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- Dog Soldiers -- Kaitlynn, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:23:56 (d-216-246-156-197.metrocast.net/216.246.156.197)
Paul Cameron I really liked your poem on the soldiers, it was interesting to read. Were you kind of describing them as if they were the dogs?
Thanks
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- Hagan, Richar and Roger (brothers) -- Kristin Sullivan, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:21:24 (c-68-59-134-60.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/68.59.134.60)
I'm trying to find both Roger and Richard Hagan. They lived in New York. Either Queens or The Bronx. I know they served in Vietnam.
Richard was Military Police in Saigon from 1966 until 1968.
Roger was SP4 in the US Army.
Any help you can provide in locating either of these two brothers would be very appreciated.
Blessings . .
Kristin Sullivan
garnetsullivan@yahoo.com
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- Lawrance A Clark -- Thomas Clark, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:21:12 (71-90-130-221.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com/71.90.130.221)
Hi i am Thomas Clark 17 of beloit wisconsin i am looking for anyone that may have any info on my grandpa Lawrnece A Clark who served in vietnam from 67 to 69 near sigon i i think i have tapes sent home from him in in 68 just after the start of tet but have had no luck in getting information on what he did or exactley where he was i never meet my met him because he passed away in 76 but have visited him many a time in quincy il i give my full reapect to all who went and to who gave all and to those of u who have lived withe the haunting memories of what u saw and delt with day in and day out while over there
plz contact me at paint_ball_kid1990@yahoo.com
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- Did anyone know Clarence Waldrop, U.S.M.C. -- Bryan Waldrop, Mon, February 04 2008, 16:20:43 (adsl-147-121-60.bhm.bellsouth.net/72.147.121.60)
If anyone knew my Uncle, Raymond Clarence Waldrop, please contact me at bryanwaldrop@bellsouth.net
He was a PFC in the U.S. Marines & was killed on 10/19/1968 in Quang Nam.
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- GCEurope -- GCEurope (GCEurope), Mon, February 04 2008, 13:18:47 (c-71-56-3-89.hsd1.ga.comcast.net/71.56.3.89)
Wow! Well done, keep up the great work. I found lots of intresting things here. Thanks!
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- wade -- jr archambault, Thu, January 24 2008, 11:28:11 (c-24-61-163-213.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.163.213)
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- robert arnau -- jr archambault, Thu, January 24 2008, 11:22:25 (c-24-61-163-213.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.163.213)
that must have been pretty cool to join the thai water festival and i was just wondering if you wanted to join the water festival and were you afraid that they would turn on you.
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- at last a good flashback by Tony Dodson -- casey, Thu, January 24 2008, 9:53:37 (c-66-30-101-166.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.101.166)
I am sorry that you have some bad flash backs since you been out of the war.I was sad that you had those flash back in your life now. I felt that you were tired.
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- Brandt Wade -- Josh Parent, Tue, January 22 2008, 21:29:45 (c-76-24-186-21.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/76.24.186.21)
Dear Mr. wade,
That must have been a surprise the day you said that. Sometimes once you get use to doing something for a while it sometimes comes out or you do it again. I know how that feels. I don't know how you deal with thinking back to the war and seeing what you saw. i think i would go crazy.well thank you for the nice story.
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- Hidden Ritual -- Kaitlynn, Tue, January 22 2008, 16:40:49 (pool-71-181-50-233.cncdnh.east.verizon.net/71.181.50.233)
Forrest Brandt, I really liked this peom it was very detailed and interesting. I liked how you were explaining how young soldiers are and how their just kids.
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- The Wall/Innocence -- Kaitlynn, Tue, January 22 2008, 16:37:50 (pool-71-181-50-233.cncdnh.east.verizon.net/71.181.50.233)
George Wendell, I really liked your poem on the girl asking if her daddy died in vain. It was very good i thought it was very meaning full.
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- Jim Groeger -- josh Parent, Tue, January 22 2008, 16:08:44 (c-76-24-186-21.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/76.24.186.21)
Dear Mr. Groeger,
That was a funny story you told. my heart would have been pounding in your postion. That was really cool how the pilot jumped the bolder like that. i though war had no fun but it looks like to me that that was amazing. I'm glad that you made it back safely.
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- Robert Arnau -- Josh Parent, Tue, January 22 2008, 3:43:48 (c-76-24-186-21.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/76.24.186.21)
Dear Robert,
Wow that must have been a great site to see. That's cool that you guys got involved with there traditions. for what you guys been through that must have been a great break for you. well thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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- Mike Howell -- Josh Parent, Tue, January 22 2008, 3:14:16 (c-76-24-186-21.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/76.24.186.21)
Dear Mike,
It must have been hard for you on that day that you found the cage and hopin gthat you could save someone. War is a terrable thing and i would try to save everyone i could so that they could make it home to there family. I just want you to know that people still think about still today about the wars that hove happend.
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- Red Cross Girls -- Yu Ping Deng, Mon, January 21 2008, 22:31:17 (d-24-233-98-5.metrocast.net/24.233.98.5)
I don't like this article, but I want to say thank you to all the Red Cross members. They gave up their youth and came a long way to treat the wounds. They are as brave, elegant, and beautiful as angels. We should appeciate not only the soldiers but also them. Being Red Cross girls, they might be the first one to see their relatives wounded or dies during the war. So they needed to control her emotion and kept doing the jobs they were supposed to do. They definitely have the right to be given the honors.
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- The Wall/ innocence -- Yu Ping Deng, Mon, January 21 2008, 20:32:43 (d-24-233-98-5.metrocast.net/24.233.98.5)
After reading this prom, I realized that it is talking about a girl who was waiting for her father, who wasn't found alive or dead in the war. Little girl needed father, but days after days. All remained her is pain and depression. We don't know how it feels living without our fathers. It might be sad.
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- As far As I can See -- Jaimie, Fri, January 18 2008, 14:55:26 (d-216-246-142-49.metrocast.net/216.246.142.49)
The Peom As Far AS I Can See was a Very Nice peom. this Poeming was touching. It says to bring home the men that haven't been found yet. it Turn we do have to bring ohome the men that we haven't found and hop efor the best.
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- Trial by Fire -- Jaimie, Fri, January 18 2008, 14:47:01 (d-216-246-142-49.metrocast.net/216.246.142.49)
Its Sounds like you had a rough Start as a new Guy. That is kinda weird that you thought you were shot and killed. But its good that you had a good laugh about it. sounds like you had some good times and some bad times.
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- fatso a very overweight commo cheif -- Samantha, Thu, January 17 2008, 17:35:30 (d-216-246-147-226.metrocast.net/216.246.147.226)
This story was very funny. I bet he was really scared and like shocked that someone would do that. But honestly why would someone with a weight problem want to join the war if they can barly walk a little bit down a trail and then get winded. maybe he should have gotten in shape before he came and maybe he wouldn't be so out of shape and be able to keep up with the other men and be able to walk and breath good at the same time.
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- ... hmm -- Samantha, Thu, January 17 2008, 17:18:10 (d-216-246-147-226.metrocast.net/216.246.147.226)
Although this story was funny, it was also sad because a soldier who just wanted to go home and was so close was pulled back and had to stay longer. i feel bad for him because he had to stay longer and alot of people probably gave him crap for it, but it will be a funny time that everyone will laugh and remember.
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- warrior's threat of death by patrick camunes -- casey, Thu, January 17 2008, 13:58:13 (c-66-30-101-166.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.101.166)
I am sorry about what you had to face in the war.That must of been scary to see what was going on in front of the school.was it scary to see people died near you. I was sad by what had happen to you.
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- TLC mission:water?you want water?by robert arnau -- casey, Thu, January 17 2008, 13:31:37 (c-66-30-101-166.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.101.166)
i am happy that you had some good time to celebration with your group that you hang out with. i am sorry you were forced to do stuff that you did not want to do.did you have fun with the celebration with your friends.
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- die hard by michael herrera -- casey, Thu, January 17 2008, 13:03:19 (c-66-30-101-166.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.101.166)
dear Don,
I felt sad when i read the story because that should ever tooken place.The people would be sad that one of their american vietnam war hero got shoot at by a gang member. Iwas glad that you got out of that mess because you pray and god did answer your prays.
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- three sistersby michael herrera -- casey, Thu, January 17 2008, 12:37:14 (c-66-30-101-166.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/66.30.101.166)
dear don,
I am sorry that you went over to war a second time that must been scary for you.I felt a little sad because you had to take care of everyone who got sick or hurt in the war.were you scard when you did a big surgery.I hope that you are doing find.
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- jeep hit me -- chris, Wed, January 16 2008, 11:52:54 (c-24-61-162-89.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/24.61.162.89)
I'm sory that you where there. But it must have been a realeve to have everyone happy at one time. To laugh is healing every one. One time I was sick the my friend made me laugh and I felt a lot better.
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- Looking for Vietnam Brothers -- larry, Fri, January 11 2008, 16:11:56 (fl-71-1-240-85.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.1.240.85)
STILL LOOKING FOR BROTHERS THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM 1168-1169 WITH A CO 3/12 4 INF. I KNOW THEY'RE OUT THERE I JUST CAN'T LOCATE THEM. NEED SOME HELP. ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR MICHAEL KERR.
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- looking for time and place of service for an former serviceman -- Brian, Wed, December 26 2007, 10:31:22 (h250n8-m-rg-gr100.ias.bredband.telia.com/81.236.135.250)
Im searching for info on Sgt David Del Graham,born: 1946 in cass city,Mi died 11th of may 1968 in Gia Dinh,vietnam.
I need to verify if he served in vietnam before this tour of duty,and what couse the reason for his dead
Any help needed
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- Season's Greetings to All -- Don Poss, Wed, December 19 2007, 8:48:24 (cpe-76-167-248-119.socal.res.rr.com/76.167.248.119)
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Don & Larry Poss,
War-Stories Webmaster
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Re: Petition for Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation -- William Gilcrist, Jr., Sat, December 15 2007, 1:07:46 (cable-68-136.sssnet.com/24.140.68.136)
When I joined the military we were suppose to be equal. Why now after I served my country for twenty years of my life I am told, I am forgotten for my service. Under the law you must be rated at 50% or higher. Well I was rated at 30% for my kidneys and 10% for my back, and 10% for my ankle. Well in the schools that would be a total of 50% but however under VA it is only 43%. You take 100% and subtract the 30% for 70%. Now take the 70% and take 10% of that for 7%. Add that to 30% and you come up with 37% and subtract the 10% and you get 60%. Now the other 10% of the 60% and you get 6% add that to the 37% and you come up with 43% now round that up or down for 40%. So I have a 40% rating. And even if it were not you must be at 50 % in one area not all three total.
What does this mean to me? I pay my own Disability to myself. What I get in Disability I loose out of my retirement check. The only break is that I do not pay taxes on the 40 % of my disability. Again if one is entitled to it we all should be getting it or no one.
Why am I less disabled than anyone else. If I had not retired I would get the 50% from the VA. However since I am retired I pay myself my own disability. So why is this so unfair for us who served our country? If I had retired from the Post office I would be entitled to both
This law is so unfair and I fell like we are being discriminated because we stayed in for the 20 and defended our country.
I did not have this disability when I joined or I would not have been able to stay in for 20 years to defend the wonderful land of ours.
I pay all the taxes that every other American pays and even pay more. I pay out of my pay check and out of my retirement. I cant get any Federal, State, Or local help because I retired from the military. They tell me I make to much in retirement. Well please let me know what I get for my tax dollars that every American is entitled to. No unemployment, No food stamps or money or medical. I have to pay for my insurance for Tricare Prime. So what benefits do I get? None I pay for them all.
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Re: Petition for Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation -- Fausto Lagombra, Tue, November 13 2007, 9:19:38 (host3.enproindustries.com/66.192.168.3)
- Re: Petition for Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation -- Oscar J. Whatley (NOW HEAR THIS), Tue, November 20 2007, 22:45:52 (cpe-67-10-120-125.gt.res.rr.com/67.10.120.125)
- Re: Petition for Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation -- Tom Grooman, Thu, December 06 2007, 6:11:52 (host.stratcom.mil/143.250.2.10)
- Re: Petition for Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and VA Disability Compensation -- Katrina Cebek, Sat, December 15 2007, 1:07:46 (nj-76-6-56-120.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/76.6.56.120)
- section 4d btry 5th 16th arty -- Sgt Bill Short (The way it was at our unit), Thu, December 13 2007, 8:09:26 (adsl-68-93-113-247.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/68.93.113.247)
That Mothers day morning I think we got the first or near the first incomming mortar fire when our 6 mau temporary tent was hit directly with one 60mm mortar that killed Michael Schroeder outright with a direct hit next to his head. That round injured 3 others with schrapnel. My assistnat gunner Rick Peoples from Alabama was hit in legs and crotch with full force of the round that severed an artery in his leg. My gunner Glenn Clendennon from Victoria, TX was also hit with schrapnel as were two others in out tent to a lesser degree. As I stood to react anotherv two rounds hit just outside our tent which killed our two pet puppies and hit me in my left upper arm as well as some of the spent pieces of hot metal burned into my upper lip and chest causing some burns.
Our immediate picture was deafness from the round along with pitch black...cordite smell...dust...and feathers from the blown up sleeping bags. When hearing returned we all heard the severely injured Rick peoples screams with schrpnel wounds to his crotch and legs. When we finally got a flahlight we saw that Rick had a spurting artery that had to be picnched off. It was a virtual impossibility in the dark screaming smoking feather ridden hell within that tent but we were able to grap Rick from moving enough to find the mushy sguirming crotch wound and find the spirting artery and I pinched it hard enough to stop it from bleeding. Blood is the slickest substance you can imagine and stopping a man from bleeding is the most uncertain thing in the world.
Clendennnon held the artery until I could crawl to the FDC hoothch for the medic. The medic saved Rick'life that night in that hellish tent.
After we got Rick evact we gathered in the FDC. The XO and the Captain relayed to us that our perimeter that adjoined the Chopper pad was being overrunn. We proceeded to sction 2 that was layed on the right night fire azmuth and we fired 6 firecracker rounds high angle that mcovered from our front perimeter to the pads. we had a morning count of 21 KIA sappers. That is what was reported to us and is what was stated on my bronze star citation.
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- Lawrance A Clark -- Thomas Clark, Thu, December 13 2007, 0:40:11 (71-90-130-221.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com/71.90.130.221)
Hi i am Thomas Clark 17 of beloit wisconsin i am looking for anyone that may have any info on my grandpa Lawrnece A Clark who served in vietnam from 67 to 69 near sigon i i think i have tapes sent home from him in in 68 just after the start of tet but have had no luck in getting information on what he did or exactley where he was i never meet my met him because he passed away in 76 but have visited him many a time in quincy il i give my full reapect to all who went and to who gave all and to those of u who have lived withe the haunting memories of what u saw and delt with day in and day out while over there
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- Response to your story -- alina, Thu, November 29 2007, 18:20:52 (NoHost/199.230.48.44)
Dear Billy R. Whisenant,
I just read your story and thought it was very interesting. We are learning about the Vietnam War in our History class. We are also reading and learning about in our English classes. I came across your story and I was in awe of your experience. I don’t know how you could have been trying to get rid of a leach while you were under small arms fire. I can’t even imagine fighting in the war like you did. I (like most girls) hate and are horrified by leaches and other bugs. I also thought it was kind of funny how your friend was like, “Tex it's bad enough that I'm getting shot at but do you have to moon me too?”
You guys were in something very serious but you still found humor. I appreciate that because I use humor to look away from hard times in my life, although my problems look like nothing compared to what you guys had to do in the war.
Sincerely, Alina
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- Re: SP4 Kenneth J. Smolarek -- Steven Golick (I remember him), Mon, November 26 2007, 10:07:19 (ncecc2.ford.com/136.1.1.154)
Kenneth Smolarek is my mothers first cousin. I went to his funeral when I was a kid. I remember him. He is my grandfathers' brothers' son. I remember he was not there long. And everone was shocked. We were told it was from a booby trap but that was it. I don't know if his dad is still alive. But I seen him at my grandfathers funeral. He is alot younger than my grandfather. He may still be alive.
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- Re: Agent Orange use in guam -- Linda Edward, Sat, November 24 2007, 14:55:43 (202.131.171.242.cmts4.guam.net/202.131.171.242)
interested in getting more info due to military buildup on Guam
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- Veterans Day at The Wall -- Jay Gearhart (They are at piece), Fri, November 16 2007, 4:49:50 (24-247-16-172.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/24.247.16.172)
Hello, Brothers. This last week end, Veterans Day ,2007, I visited the Vietnam Memorial, & went to the 25th anniversary parade of the Memorial.Words can't do it justice.We came from all across the land. I have visited the Wall before to be close, if only for a moment, with my friends on that granite wall. This year , for some reason it seemed even more special. I don't know if it was because of the anniversary or the huge crowd. I can tell you that it sure meant a lot to me.So many years ago ,yet only yesterday.Bless those brothers on the Memorial. & all who have given supreme sacrifice.
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- Hundreds of Photos Available - from 25th Anniversary @ The Wall, & VVA Units on Parade -- Bob Edwards, Tue, November 13 2007, 7:38:59 (ip68-10-5-196.hr.hr.cox.net/68.10.5.196)
If You Were Unable to Attend the 25th Anniversary at the Wall - Here's Your Chance to Visit with Hundreds of Photos, at No Charge. Download and Print the Ones You Want with the Service Available. 20th Anniversary Photos are also Available. Photo Web Site: PASS ALONG
www.bobedwardsmyphotoalbum.com
ENJOY - and Welcome Home Brother
Bobby Edwards
6924th Security Squadron - Da Nang
1966-1968
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- PFC Danny Lynn Stephens, Louisiana -- Jimmy Stephens, brother of Danny Stephens, Mon, November 12 2007, 1:43:54 (adsl-072-149-201-194.sip.shv.bellsouth.net/72.149.201.194)
Looking for anyone who served with my brother, PFC Danny Lynn Stephens, KIA on March 31, 1968 in Northern i corps, thua thien. Danny was in 2nd brigade, Company D, 1/501, 101st airborn. He was a rifleman and M60 machine gunner. His tour of duty started on Jan 5, 1968. He was a front line grunt. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him.
Danny was 18 and from Logansport, Louisiana
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- VIETNAM VETERAN DOCUMENTARY "11 BRAVO VIETNAM - A SOLDIERS STORY" -- Vincent Gabriel, Sat, October 27 2007, 7:39:10 (wrrnmehed01-pool2-a55.wrrnme.tds.net/69.129.116.55)
my name is vincent gabriel - i served with c company 2/18 big red one during the 1968 tet offensive - i am living in maine working as a pro rock and blues musician/studio owner----over the past seven years i've released a cd of songs ("11 bravo vietnam") based on my experiences in vietnam and had an interview titled "vietnam blues" pertaining to vietnam --- broadcast on the national public radio program "soundprint" -ultimately out of all this was born a documentary titled "11 bravo vietnam - a soldiers story" based on my experiences from the time i recieved my draft notice (new jersey) thru basic and infantry training - leaving my family and loved ones --going to nam and into combat and ultimately returning home
i've been traveling around the state of maine and bringing my presentation into high schools ---libraries --theatres and anywhere else i could find an audience - although the idea was to tell my story - i've come to realize that alot of my fellow vets all went thru similiar experiences-- so the documentary is'nt so much about me ---although i'm the subject of it. the documentary is about all veterans --- it's a soldiers story---i'm presenting this as a story about the soldier'''---when i returned from vietnam and for many years the nagging question that haunted me was "why did i make it back home" "what's the reason i'm here and so many aren't -what's my purpose ---and now finally after all these years and after creating this documentary i realized why i made it back---and that was to take this presentation i created and try and in some small way tell the story as to what we as veterans had gone thru - i'm not trying to be a spokesman for all veterans - i'm just trying to tell a story - for the longest time i've been trying to figure out a way to share this video with my fellow veterans all over the united states --well i believe i've found a way -- i've put together a website at:
www.myspace.com/blindalbert
on this site you will find some of my songs -which you can download for free - but most important is you'll find my complete 55 min vietnam documentary which you will be able to play in it's entirety - let me stress
that there is nothing on this site for sale ''''
i would like to hear from any vets who have the chance to view the documentary - you can email me at
blind_albert@yahoo.com
peace and welcome home
vincent a. gabriel - vietnam -1968
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- information -- harley m hawkins, Fri, October 26 2007, 6:49:25 (adsl-69-149-15-240.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/69.149.15.240)
Would like any informatiom someone might have on Thomas Arnold Long. We were friends before we left for service.
Tom had very little family and I would like to find out what unit he was in and any information that someone who knew him could tell me.
Here is what I know. Thomas Arnold Long was from Brookfield, Mo. was borned 12/10/1950. He was killed in vietnam 7/22/1970.
Anyone that might have information please post or contact me.
thanks harley hawkins
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- How were you treated by veterans groups after returning from Vietnam?? -- Jeanne Ridgway, Thu, October 18 2007, 5:56:13 (chl-lclnscvi.sjcourierpost.com/140.239.240.4)
I'm a reporter for the Courier-Post, Cherry Hill NJ. I'm conducting research for an upcoming article about Vietnam vets. Specifically, do Vietnam vets feel welcomed to join veteran groups that include veterans from other eras prior to Vietnam?? Please email with your experiences.
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- Re: How were you treated by veterans groups after returning from Vietnam?? -- Dave Wright, Tue, September 04 2007, 20:48:31 (NoHost/65.54.154.44)
- Re: How were you treated by veterans groups after returning from Vietnam?? -- Jay Gearhart, Wed, September 05 2007, 14:26:01 (24-236-214-229.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/24.236.214.229)
- Re: How were you treated by veterans groups after returning from Vietnam?? -- Joe De, Thu, October 11 2007, 4:39:05 (sherman.state.gov/169.253.4.21)
- Re: How were you treated by veterans groups after returning from Vietnam?? -- Harry Larsen, Thu, October 11 2007, 17:08:20 (75-172-71-133.tukw.qwest.net/75.172.71.133)
- Chemical spill and rocket attack -- Carlos J. Andrews, Wed, October 17 2007, 11:10:28 (dialup-4.230.201.116.Dial1.Houston1.Level3.net/4.230.201.116)
I was stationed at DaNang AFB with the 366th Air Police/Security Police Squadron from Dec 1966-March 1967. I along with about 25 other Air Police were transfered to NhaTrang AFB for support for the Air Polices Squadron. While Stationed at DaNang, I was assigned (guard duty ) to a storage facility with another airman when a chemical spill took place.
The personnel that was loading the 55 gallon drums onto a vehicle and the chemical was spilled. They hollered at us to get into the gate shack, which we did. We both had a strong stench in our throat but we were not made aware of what the chemical was until a later date. We contacted Security Control and a Tech Sgt came and placed us on another post. To my knowledge this post abandoned. Also,the night we were hit with rockets, I was on the end of the runway with another airman.We had received in-coming weapons fire for sometime during the night, which we reported to SC.Several times the strike team was dispatched and they reported back to SC they HAD NOT received any incoming weapons fire.It was only a short time later that we were hit with a large barrage of rockets.That night we lost a young airman who had only been there a week. He was hit in the throat and died in the bunker.There were several others killed that same night. If anyone was stationed on these posts with me, I would love to hear from them. I was an A/1C at this time and was promoted to SSgt 1 April 1967.My name is Carlos Andrews from Mississippi.
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- Gilbert James Graham -- Robert, Tue, October 16 2007, 18:18:54 (px3cv.gv.shawcable.net/24.64.223.205)
for information on Gil go to http://www.pow-mia.ca/TRIBUTE.HTML
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- Dog Tag found, does anyone know what happened to G.T. Draiemann? -- Maura Northup, Thu, October 11 2007, 8:24:51 (fl-71-52-3-193.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.52.3.193)
Recently became a widow of a Vietnam Vet who died of cancer. Just found a dog tag that reads: G.T. Draiemann USMC, #2378984 1, Catholic. My husband was also diagnosed with PTSD among other medical problems. He recalled only once a buddy being blown up in Vietnam whereas no body parts were found except a dog tag. Please help if you can give information regarding this matter. Thank you.
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- Seeking Viet Nam War Buddies -- James P. Netherland, Thu, October 04 2007, 16:38:23 (ppp-70-246-117-166.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net/70.246.117.166)
My name is James Netherland from Louisiana. I was stationed in Qui Nhon, South Viet Nam from the first of August until the end of November 1966 TDY with the 697th Engineering Company (Pipeline Unit) USARPAC attached to Company C, 19th Battalion, 18th Brigade. I am seeking to get in touch with any of my buddies who served with me. I had several of your names and addresses at one time, but they were lost shortly after I returned stateside. I can only remember the last name of one guy from Virginia. His last name is French. I would really enjoy hearing from any of you who served with me. Thanks, James
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- Tommy Mabe -- Thomas Parks, Wed, October 03 2007, 19:06:03 (cpe-66-25-80-166.satx.res.rr.com/66.25.80.166)
Recently my mom has found out that her brother, Tommy Mabe, was killed in 1968 instead of only being missing all these years as she had been told. We now know he was with the 173rd and the only thing that sounds familiar is Tay Ninh as his station in Vietnam. If anyone has any information or knew him please contact me.
Also, if possible, could Mr. Camunes please contact us? We would greatly appreciate it.
Thomas Parks
li_sap_70@hotmail.com
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Nam Friend Found -- Jay Gearhart, Fri, September 28 2007, 2:02:05 (24-236-214-229.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com/24.236.214.229)
A brother Nam Vet from my 15th Engr . Co, 299th CBT Engrs,Bt. located me from a Story on the Classic story forum. ( Dak To Cool Aid) I have been searching for this friend for years with no success. He, & ( believe it or not), his brother were both in my 2nd platoon in the latter half of 1969.We did our thing , at that time, out of LZ Pony & LZ North English,( Bong Song) supporting the 173rd Airborne BDE.Just wanted too say that it was so nice to here his old yet still ,to me ,very familiar voice. Thanks War Stories. Jay
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- photo exhibit about wardogs -- Jo-Anne Raskin, Mon, September 17 2007, 4:07:47 (pool-162-83-209-22.nycmny.east.verizon.net/162.83.209.22)
HI,
I am currently working on a photo exhibition about wardogs. If there are any doghandlers that would like to share their stories about their dogs please email me. I never realized the impact these heroic dogs had on saving so many lives. I feel they should be honored. I will explain more if you are interested. Thank you and thank you to all the veterans for serving our country. warmest wishes, Jo-Anne
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- have you heard of him? -- Nicole Horejsi, Sun, September 02 2007, 23:37:56 (66.sdb.k12.wi.us/205.213.112.66)
Hi, my grandfather is Raymond Horejsi. He served in Vietnam, and I do not know much else. I would like to find out how he got injured, and what his post was. If you have any information, please contact me . Thank you very much. Thank you for protecting us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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- "In Country: The Soldier's Story" in 37 short chapters -- Patrick A. Fenderson, Sat, August 25 2007, 9:08:58 (h-67-100-203-114.cmbrmaor.dynamic.covad.net/67.100.203.114)
Twenty years after Vietnam, I wrote 37 short stories of my 11 months there in 1971. The stories are now all posted and free on the internet: http://pfend66.googlepages.com/incountry. If you take the time to read them, thanks. And if you take the time to e-mail me your comments, thanks again. I welcome them.
Pat
A Co, 2nd BN, 506th, 101st Airborne Division, I Corps
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- long range reckon patrol story -- jeff prendergast, Thu, August 23 2007, 11:55:56 (c-76-102-199-147.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/76.102.199.147)
Anyone in Vietnam who was out on reconnaisance patrol should know how to spell recon, assuming they've seen the word enough. I reckon I was there too, class of 1971. I was a grunt with 2 Army leg units. The night we arrived in Chu Lai to be reassinged to the 2nd leg unit, an officer tried to recruit us to join the Rangers. I though it required survival training first. Anyway, it was midnight, so no one was interested, we only desired some sleep.
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- Thank you -- Stuart Wetzler (Disappointment), Tue, August 14 2007, 15:42:30 (ip68-13-107-56.om.om.cox.net/68.13.107.56)
I was somewhat disappointed, that you censored my post on Reminiscences of the 377th Air Police Squadron, but that is what factually happened during my tour, no names were mentioned, because those persons do not require injury, the lady named Rose, may still be in Viet-nam, and her children also, and do not neeed to be harassed by the current government. The story that you choose to censor is on the net, so it really is not important what you feel is in good taste. That is the type of censorship, that occurred in the administration and viet-nam, and I am surprised, that "War Stories or 377th History" would like to hide,these truths from the public. Your decision clearly facilitates, propogates a myth that exsists in both of your websites, and the accountability for maintaining sites of this type. Thanks and Good Luck.
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- Phu Loi 66-67 -- Harry A. Myers Jr., Sun, August 12 2007, 7:02:38 (NoHost/216.206.39.108)
I was stationed in Phu Loi,Co A 1st AVN BN 1st INF DIV. From Dec. 66 - Nov. 67. I flew crew chief (door gunner) on Huey D models. My ship No. was 767. I was with the 2nd Airlift Comancheros. My door gunner was Johnson.(I can email picture of our patch) Tail no. was 67.
I believe that we had the Big Red One ensigna on the nose. We also had the face of a bulldog on large doors. (May have been our call sign???) I also had my daughters nickname CASSY on large door. We also had Comancheros name and picture on the Pilots doors. Some of the person I served with are Toth,Adams,Wilber Howell,Hardman,Willis,and Catt.
If any of you guys remember contact me. Would like hear from you.
Thanks from a fellow Vet
Harry A. Myers Jr.
mannmoon@hotmail.com
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- SFC Cecil A Meares -- Dorothy Meares Phillips, Fri, August 10 2007, 16:19:53 (nc-71-0-185-106.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.0.185.106)
I'am looking for anyone who knew my Dad SFC CECIL A Meares if you could share with me anything that you remember about him. My e-mail is 2phillips@embarqmail.com
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- robert richel -- sissy, Fri, August 10 2007, 6:44:48 (cache-mtc-af08.proxy.aol.com/64.12.117.72)
trying to find anyone that knew my dad. dont have very much info. he was from mckeesport,pennsylvania. i think he might have been in vietnam between 1968-1970.
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- found my medic -- larry fullington, Tue, August 07 2007, 18:06:53 (fl-71-1-240-85.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.1.240.85)
Just wanted everyone to know that after Jeff's help I found the medic (Larry Weaver) that worked on me 38 years ago in Vietnam. And he only lives about 50 miles from me. After all these years, I knew it was him as soon as I saw his face. Miracles do happen. We had dinner with him & his family and are planning another meeting soon. Thanks Jeff
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- MEDIC LARRY WEAVER -- LARRY, Wed, August 01 2007, 7:59:21 (fl-71-1-240-85.dhcp.embarqhsd.net/71.1.240.85)
Looking for anyone who might know how to reach Larry Weaver, he was a Medic in Vietnam in 1968/1969. That's all I know about him other that he worked on me. Any help agreatly appreicated. Thanks Larry
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- Roy Hardt -- lori smith (sad), Sun, July 29 2007, 6:09:35 (adsl-69-110-68-72.dsl.pltn13.pacbell.net/69.110.68.72)
Looking for Marti or Roy Hardt last addresss in Booneville Missouri Any one out there know how I can get a hold of them. Thank you
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- Vietnam War Victims of Agent Orange -- Dale Sawyer, Fri, July 27 2007, 11:13:24 (214.225.205.68.cfl.res.rr.com/68.205.225.214)
Some of my friends are veterans of the Korean Conflict and we are all outraged at the crimes now being committed against our brave men and women by the unbelievable neglect in veterans hospitals, clinics, waiting for their rights to be honored, etc.
We are also wondering how those affected by Agent Orange in the Vietnam War, many also deceived and left to be ignored and die, can be honored for their sacrifices - i.e., the names on the Wall, etc.
Can veterans organizations help with this possibly?
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- Terry Boone -- lori smith (sad), Thu, July 26 2007, 19:43:56 (adsl-69-225-40-26.dsl.skt2ca.pacbell.net/69.225.40.26)
Thank you for your reply. Have that address and many more. Have tryed every search still cant find him. Even did the phone thing got a number but no longer working. I realllly want to get a hold of him his mother and I had been friends for years until they moved to Missouri and I am in california. I cant get any thing on her either and I sure hope she is still around. If you have anything else I would thank you so much.
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