Voy/Voyager.com Haiti Support: Support organizations can still use your donations MercyCorps AmeriCares Water Missions International Others...

VoyForums

Tuesday, February 09, 19:06:42 [ VoyUser Login optional ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ]

Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF)
Welcome Home to Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc.

The Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF) is an association for USAF Vietnam War Veterans
who served in Vietnam or Thailand from 1960-1975 as Security / Air Police, or as an augmentee.
Please visit VSPA's BB Rules, Disclaimers, and Guidelines prior to posting a message or response.

All Questions or Comments to VSPA Bulletin Board Flight Leader Bill Marshall

Return to VSPA Homepage

  • Do you remember? -- Glenn Wilson (Squadron Commanders), Tue, Feb 09 2010, 13:26:23 PST (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    Wonder if anyone else remembers their first Air/Security Police Squadron Commander? I will never forget reporting into the 3902nd A.P.Squadron Commander at Offutt AFB, Omaha, Neb in early July of 1950. He had me scared to death by his loud, gruff voice and mannerisims. His name was Capt. Harry J. Wolanin who was from Utica, N.Y. He was meaner than your average "Junk Yard Dog", but he was more than fair and honest as a Commander. He went sort of goofy after he made Major. Spent a lot of time saluting himself in the mirror and mumbling indecipherable things under his breath. I had a lot of Commanders during my 20 plus year stint and I have to rate him as number #1 in spite of his idiosyncrasies. I am sure that he is now long gone to that great Guardmount in the sky, but I will never forget him.

    Glenn LM#153


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • VSPA has added a MAJOR research tool -- Don Poss, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 22:49:31 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    Gents & Ladies:

    VSPA has added a MAJOR research tool representing 184MB of PDF files to help members research and discover exactly which Unit Decorations, Awards, and Campaign Participation Credits they are eligible for. Included are units for WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam (additional units through 1992)!

    Research and Discover what Unit Decorations, Awards, and Campaign Participation Credits you are authorized. Then just click the included link and fill out the PDF Form to have your DD-214 updated.

    Copy and Paste the below link (make sure there are no blank spaces when you paste it):

    http://www.vspa.com/aspprotect/vspa-research-unit-decorations-awards-campaigns-21mar1918-31dec-1992.asp

    or, just enter the Awards Research area from the Members Services Menu on the VSPA.com homepage.

    Watch for the Coming Soon VSPA List of USAF Bases -- World Wide!

    Don Poss,
    VSPA Webmaster


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Beautiful Picture ! -- Randy "Ramps" Stutler (Worth a Thousand Words), Mon, Feb 08 2010, 12:25:35 PST (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
    Don..., That is a beautiful picture on the "cover" of the VSPA web site! You dont have to be a Photographer or Artist to appreciate the quality of Mark's work. I hope he had a chance to get over to the Korean War Memorial and get a few good photos..., Those statues would looked life-like in that snow! I'm sure it would be recognized instantly by those old Korean Veterans.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Who remembers the Texas Towers -- Jackie R. Kays, Mon, Feb 08 2010, 2:34:21 PST (customer121_119.grm.net/216.139.121.119)
    Hi Gents,
    Who remembers?

    Its 0400 hrs. couldnt sleep. (You know the drill.)
    For some strange reason got to thinking about the Air forces
    Texas Towers . ( Call that because they were built similar to Texas off shore oil drilling rigs)
    They were built in the late fifties off the East cost of the U.S.
    There were three or four of them which were early warning radar stations
    and were manned by about 30 Air Force crew members ( including some Air Police personnel)
    One of the towers was demolished during a violent hurricane in the 60s.
    all personnel were lost at sea. The towers were dismantled after this tragic incident.
    I was wondering if anyone remembered the incident besides Glenn Wilson and myself. (smile)
    I head the duty was great aboard the towers. 30 days on and 30 days off! I dont know that to be a fact.
    Ive always wonder who the Air Police were that perished.
    Anyone know?

    Jackie

    Goodnight all!

    I am forever honored for I have marched with heroes! (jk)


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • GEAUX SAINTS!!! -- Bob Wilburn, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 19:07:35 PST (ip68-11-191-54.br.br.cox.net/68.11.191.54)
    It took 43 years, but the boys pulled it off in grand style. The party's started and won't end until sometime after Mardi Gras. Great job. Great season.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Dan Vinson--LM VSPA--Going into Hospital -- William R Paddock VSPA LM 205, Sun, Feb 07 2010, 12:37:13 PST (adsl-074-245-198-228.sip.cae.bellsouth.net/74.245.198.228)
    Ole Dan is going into the hospital in North Carolina to have a heart catheterization done. Dan called me on the
    telephone Friday evening to talkto me...he sounded a little scared..but "OK". I told him all of us would send up a little prayer for him...I told him not to mess with the nurses..until he got back to his room from surgery..then..go for it!!

    Lets all send up some prayers for Dan...

    I don't know which hospital he will be in yet..I will try to find out.

    Best Always

    William R (Bill) Paddock
    VSPA LM 205
    56th Security Police Sq., Nakhon Phanom RTAFB (1968)


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • National Vietnam Veterans Foundation-SCAM? -- Steve Hall, Sat, Feb 06 2010, 14:34:35 PST (adsl-67-122-138-175.dsl.pltn13.pacbell.net/67.122.138.175)
    A few days ago I received a phone solicitation from THE NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS FOUNDATION. After getting their information in the mail, I did some quick research on them. One report cites them as taking in 1.25 million dollars in donations, however only 8% of that money was used to help veterans. That means, the people in that "foundation" are pocketing a lot of money while pretending to help Vietnam Veterans.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Post Check -- Chaplain Jim, Kennel Master L/M 492 (Just 'driftin' along), Sat, Feb 06 2010, 7:50:42 PST (pool-71-178-4-198.washdc.fios.verizon.net/71.178.4.198)
    TIME ~ 10:50
    WEATHER~ Official measurement, 29.5" of snow on the ground. Forecast calls for an additional 4"-"8, with more coming next Tues/Wed. Snow is heavy with a slushy base. Bitterly cold temperatures coming this evening, with a blizzard warning until 22:00 hours.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • HISTORY BOOK UPDATE -- Steve Gattis, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 21:14:48 PST (h247.13.88.75.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/75.88.13.247)
    Hello to all.

    Newell Swartz, Phil Carroll and I just received the updated draft of the history book for final review before it goes to the printer.

    The purpose of this review is quality control rather than editing so that we can ensure that our research and updated information, along with all editing, have been completed properly and in accordance with our directions.

    Newell, Phil and I each have a copy of the book. We will each conduct our reviews then compare notes to ensure that neither of us has missed anything. The process is a word-for-word painstaking review but will be completed without delay so that we can enter into the publisher's printing and binding schedule. The key to this review is quality control rather than editing, something that we cannot sacrifice for a book this important to all of us, especially those who participated by sending bios, stories and photographs.

    Our book design experts at Turner Publishing are very happy with the progress we have made, stating that we now have a book that is in final review for sign-off. Newell, Phil and I are very happy with the work by Turner and expect that there will be a minimum number of changes to sign-off on the book.

    By changes I mean the following:

    - information related to our service in Vietnam and Thailand that Turner has asked for direction on to ensure that it is handled correctly;

    - the consolidation of space that will save us money, i.e the addition of photos or information into blank space rather than adding pages;

    - the deletion of stock photos not pertinent to our history that will be replaced by high quality photos taken by our VSPA photographers, a one-for-one substitution using photos that have already been sent to Turner and identified, i.e. delete the postcard street scene of Saigon that does not have any of our people in it and replace with the photo of the VSPA marching on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.

    - the addition of information already compeleted and in the possession of Turner that will be placed in the saved space, i.e. Operation Ranch Hand data on Agent Orange and the number of barrels sprayed at bases in Vietnam.

    These changes are a matter of cut and paste only and are necessary for quality control. They will be completed without delay by the designer because she has the photos and information to place within the already completed layout for the book. This vital process and the best use of blank space is our final opportunity to have the best book possible and must be completed so that she can finalize the index.

    We really like the quality of the book and send our sincere thanks to all who participated. We will keep you posted regarding the printing and binding schedule.

    Steve


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Joint Base San Antonio -- Bill Cummings, Fri, Feb 05 2010, 9:04:40 PST (fbnv-wpa-001.dm.af.mil/131.50.151.27)
    Lackland, Randolph become part of Joint Base San Antonio

    Posted 2/4/2010 Email story Print story



    by Brent Boller
    502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

    2/4/2010 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) -- Randolph Air Force Base and Lackland Air Force Base are now part of Joint Base San Antonio becoming one of the largest single installations within the Department of Defense Feb. 2.

    The consolidation of base support functions under the 502nd Air Base Wing, headquartered at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, was mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Officials from the Air Force were directed to be the executive agents for the action in San Antonio. The Army garrison at Fort Sam Houston will become part of the joint base in late April.

    "When we are fully operational, the 502nd Air Base Wing will have about 8,000 employees and will support a military population of 80,000," said Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, the 502nd ABW commander. The wing will also support about 150,000 students going through training at the three installations on a yearly basis.

    "We are one of the few joint bases which are not co-located or share a common fence line," General Patrick said. "However, with the leadership team we have within my staff and the three local installations, I don't view this as a major challenge.

    "We'll set the policies, resourcing and advocacy for base support programs from the 502nd (ABW) staff, but the day-to-day support operations will be run by my mission support group commanders," he said.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Life Member #613! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 16:54:38 PST (97-120-255-194.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.255.194)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Mike Pollock on becoming VSPA Life Member #613. Mike Served at Bien Hoa in 1968-69, and now lives in Michigan. He's been a VSPA member since 2006, and has now carefully calculated that he'll need to live at least 8.6666 years to break even on the annual dues rate ... Mike, I hope you do WAY better than that!

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Life Member Number 612! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 16:37:04 PST (97-120-255-194.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.255.194)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Bill Clemmer on becoming VSPA Life Member #612. Bill served at Nha Trang in 1967-68, and now lives in North Carolina. He's been a VSPA member for just one year.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 16:08:19 PST (97-120-255-194.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.255.194)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Dave Baumgartel to membership in the VSPA. Dave served as a dog handler at Phu Cat in 1967-68, and now lives in Georgia. He found us through our mind-bogglingly informative VSPA website.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Mom just had surgery -- Erlyce Pekas, Thu, Feb 04 2010, 15:47:28 PST (174-126-192-226.cpe.cableone.net/174.126.192.226)
    Hi everyone, I am in the "frozen north", that's Fargo, ND (yes, just like the movie) with my mother, who just had surgery yesterday. She's an 88 year old trooper, she is, but I never miss the opportunity to seek a little support from my VSPA family. Thanks,and hugs......Erlyce


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Veterans Benefits - Little Known About It -- Charles Penley, LM # 606. 377th Security Police Squadron, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 17:02:12 PST (66-191-230-160.dhcp.kgpt.tn.charter.com/66.191.230.160)
    Veterans' Benefits - A Must Read and Keep!

    Little-known benefit aids veterans of wars. Those who serve during conflict are eligible for up to $19,000 a year. To readRead more please go to URL:

    http://newsok.com/little-known-benefit-aids-veterans-of-wars/article/3344150

    See if you qualify for this often overlooked benefit.

    Charles Penley


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Baseball caps with Squadron designations? -- Larry Poss, Wed, Feb 03 2010, 15:27:20 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    Gents:

    Is anyone interested in the VSPA BX Store offering the black baseball caps with Squadron designations, such as "366 SPS" / "366 APS" or "377 SPS" etcetras? As far as I can research, this option is not available anywhere. And of course the K9 image can be included on the side of the cap.

    This requires a fair investment for custom caps, so it would be nice to know if anyone is interested before we commit to it.

    See what we have in mind, by copy/paste this link:

    http://www.vspa.com/vspa-sps-custom-cap.jpg

    Larry Poss,
    VSPA BX Store Manager


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • reunion -- Chuck (Phan Rang 71-72), Wed, Feb 03 2010, 9:20:55 PST (adsl-69-152-233-205.dsl.snantx.swbell.net/69.152.233.205)
    Four guys playing golf..one starts complaing about what he had to do to play..wife had me clean out the garage..another replied..Man I had to shampoo the carpet to get to play today..third guy said I had to build and addition to the house..They turn to the fourth guy and said you are awful quiet what did you have to do...He said you guys are playing this wrong..This morning at 5:30 I rolled over and nudged the wife and asked golf or sex...she said don't forget your jacket!! So I should be at the reunion this year since it is here in San Antonio!!


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • On the Mend -- Bill Marshall L/M 85, Mon, Feb 01 2010, 11:29:34 PST (wsip-98-189-153-112.oc.oc.cox.net/98.189.153.112)
    Brothers/Sisters

    Thanks to each and every one of you who have sent cards or expressed support for my health. Your thoughts and prayers continue to sustain me through this last medical travail.

    I spent the better part of last week Jan 25-30 at the VA hospital in Long Beach CA. I had a team of Dr's who were trying to determine the type of Cyst that was on my liver.
    Given days of tests and what seemed like a hundred needle sticks we are awaiting test results that will uncover the origin of this problem, then treatment can ensue. The Dr's expect full recovery but are being cautious about further treatment until the blood panels return. So in the meantime
    I am back to (somewhat)normal life.

    Again thanks brothers!
    Bill


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • American Warrior, Home at Last -- Justin Leow, Sun, Jan 31 2010, 23:02:49 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    Dear Don Poss,

    I would like to use your essay "American Warrior, Home at Last," and cite it in one of my papers. I would give you proper credit and not claim it as my own . I would only be using a sentence or two of the essay in quotations. I would also be willing to send you a final copy of the essay if you would like to make sure it is used in a context that respectful of the monument. There simply is not enough
    written about the riverside memorial. I feel the essay has a certain first person account that I would like to include. I would permission to use it in my essay for a college art history class. Please get back to me when you can thank you.

    Justin Leow


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Brotherhood BIRTHDAY Request -- Ed Cottrell LM222, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 21:17:45 PST (20.houston-03rh15rt.tx.dial-access.att.net/12.73.97.20)
    Rec'd this email from Carolyn Risse, (wife of John Risse VSPA LM346).
    My Aunt Opal is turning 90 on March 04. She is having a party in San Marcos, Tx on March 06, and asked in lieu of gifts, she would like to receive 90 birthday cards from all over the country. If you can find the time to send one off to her in the next month, they are going to save them and give them to her at her party.
    She has a sister, Mattie that was 92 in November. They are the last siblings left, on Carolyn's - Father's family side.
    Send cards to:
    Opal Baker
    PO Box 600
    Kyle, TX 78640

    LET'S FLOOD HER WITH CARDS,
    Ed Cottrell


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Remember -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 9:32:35 PST (adsl-75-60-223-146.dsl.wotnoh.sbcglobal.net/75.60.223.146)
    I just returned from a gun show in Springfield Ohio. With a heart full of the past. I found and purchased a K frame Smith and Wesson Model 15 combat master piece. My hand was shaking when I picked it up off the table. Now it will enter a place of honor in my gun safe. All the anti gunner people will never know the feelings a man can have for a weapon that brings back the days of youth and the past pride of having carried such a piece to protect others as well as yourself. Jack the Old Cowboy..


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Get Well Bill! -- Roy Edwards, Sat, Jan 30 2010, 5:36:00 PST (c-24-127-5-51.hsd1.va.comcast.net/24.127.5.51)
    From: Roy Edwards [mailto:Royedw@earthlink.net]
    Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:41 PM
    To: DonPoss-LM37@VSPA.com
    Subject: RE: Member Bill Marshall in Hospital

    Don,

    Thanks for the info,.. Bill was at Phu Cat the same time I was,.. he sent a very nice response to the posting of the photos I sent, of which you did an admiral job of putting on the site. Please, if you correspond to him, let him know my prayers are being uplifted for his recovery, and that I wish him well. Hope to hear from him soon!!! Thanks

    Roy


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Right behind you Ken -- Chuck Olds (Low Rent) (Phan Rang 71-72), Sat, Jan 30 2010, 5:33:29 PST (adsl-69-153-0-127.dsl.snantx.swbell.net/69.153.0.127)
    I am posting this today bacause tomorrow I won't have the opportunity to tomorrow. On January 31st Jan and I will have been married for 40 yrs. She ain't perfect but she is perfect for me. She has always been there for me and is the best friend, wife, mother and grandmother possible and I thank God for this angel he sent to share my life with!


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • One Class Act! -- Jim Costello LM552, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 17:08:46 PST (cache-ntc-ac10.proxy.aol.com/207.200.116.139)
    Guys,

    Copy and paste the link below. I watched it several times, and like USAF Academy Superintendent, LtGen Gould, I too was moved by it with each viewing. Enjoy!


    One Class Act!

    I once said that some people take their football and the fighting for their alma mater way too serious in the "big" picture of life, a game should be a game, with good sports, no hard feelings and being an adult. This was sent to me by a friend, and sort of points that out. Just prior to the start of the Air Force-BYU football game, Sept. 22, 2009, this video was broadcast in the BYU stadium in Provo , Utah .

    Later, the USAF Academy Superintendent, LtGen Gould, showed this clip to the faculty and staff. He told everyone that BYU ran it minutes before the kickoff at the game. He was clearly moved by it, as were those who watched it. BYU is a class act.

    BYU VS. AIR FORCE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=72OhOWFMf84


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Jan 29, 1968 -- Steve Hall, Fri, Jan 29 2010, 10:01:35 PST (adsl-67-126-140-131.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net/67.126.140.131)
    I checked the VSPA Homepage this morning and noticed the reference to the sapper attempt on Binh Thuy on this date in 1969. How well I remember that evening. I was on Kilo 7a, a tower on the east side of the base. The perimeter lights were out (we later found out they had been "mysteriously" cut off) and the Starlight scope I had was almost useless due to low cloud cover. In addition to that, it was just about time for Devil Flight to be posted. All the "red flags" were flying. When the K-9 trooper was posted below the tower, I told him I had a strange feeling that something was odd going on and pointed out all the indicators. He said something like, "Yeah, I think you're right. I'm going to walk down the road a little." About 5 or 10 minutes later, an exchange of red and green tracers erupted across in front of the tower. The ARVN listening post located within in our fence lines, about 200 yards out and to my left had detected the sappers before they could get in any closer. It was a little unnerving to watch the tracers ripping back and forth, right in front of me. Fortunately, all ended well and I was able to return to the barracks where I regained my composure after a consultation with John Barleycorn.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Bill Marshall at Long Beach VA Medical Center -- Pat Houseworth-LM#575 (Prayers are Needed), Thu, Jan 28 2010, 19:16:32 PST (cpe-98-28-33-191.columbus.res.rr.com/98.28.33.191)
    I received word tonight from one of Bill Marshall's comrads with the SAC Elite Guard organization that Bill is in the Hospital with a serious Liver Aliment.

    As many of you know, Bill and I are from the small Western Ohio town of Scott(populaton 250), and his Mom and my Grandmother were life long friends for over 60 years. It has been a rough time for Bill, with the recent passing of his wife of 40 years...please keep Bill in your prayers. If you would like to send him a card, he can be reached at:

    Herbert W. Marshall
    Operator #562-826-8000
    C/O VA Long Beach Medical Center
    5701 East 7th Street
    Long Beach, California

    Room # 1057 Bed #9


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Life Member #611! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 17:52:13 PST (97-120-243-12.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.243.12)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Don McDavid on becoming VSPA Life Member #611. This is one of the extra-special ones for me because Don and I served together as K-9 handlers at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in 1970. Also, when I started trying to search the internet for information about my military time seven or more years ago, Don's was the very first name I found of somebody that I had actually served with. That gave me hope, and resulted in me finding VSPA and the rest of you.

    Don now lives in Virginia, and has been a VSPA member for seven years. I remember him from 40 years ago as one of the most mellow, intelligent and mature guys in the squadron.

    God Bless America.

    Welcome Home, Brother!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Medical Info on Mamasans -- Mikey, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 11:18:14 PST (c-98-208-91-95.hsd1.ca.comcast.net/98.208.91.95)
    I wonder, has there ever been any inquiries into whether or not the employees of the bases in RVN and Thailand, which we served our tours, were ever surveyed to determine what became of them medically? Did the grounds crew that mowed the lawns and tended to weed control all die horrific deaths from cancer? were these chemicals manufactured in America, or places like Bophall [spelling], India?


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • 42d Anny of the TET 1968 Attack -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 10:11:49 PST (ip68-97-139-166.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.139.166)
    To all my fellow VSPA members, we are coming up on the 42d Anny of the TET 1968 attacks on 30/31 Jan. For those of us that shared in a bunker, tower or fighting position on those days, I will give a toast to you all, as well as those Sky Cops and Augmentees that gave their all to defend their base on those mornings.

    Today, we have Sky Cops again in Harm's Way and I pray for them to come home to their families as we did those many years ago. May God bless and watch over you all and all the SF's around the world.

    William (Pete) Piazza, Retired AP/SP Vietnam Vet


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • War Dogs -- JiM (BUDDHA) LEBOWITZ, Thu, Jan 28 2010, 8:24:55 PST (ppp-186.252.lw.fea.net/216.115.252.186)
    This is a good article about bomb sniffing dogs saving lives in Afganistan.


    http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100128/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestusmarinesdog;_ylt=AvcQOsKr4PoHiGzvEtrhLvis0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTQyZjZjdnNsBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDEwMDEyOC9hZmdoYW5pc3RhbnVucmVzdHVzbWFyaW5lc2RvZwRjY29kZQNtb3N0cG9wdWxhcgRjcG9zAzkEcG9zAzYEcHQDaG9tZV9jb2tlBHNlYwN5bl9oZWFkbGluZV9saXN0BHNsawMzOWRvZ3NvZndhcjM-


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Tan Son Nhut bombing, June 18, 1965 -- Charles Penley, LM # 606, 377th Security Police Squadron, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 15:52:13 PST (66-191-230-160.dhcp.kgpt.tn.charter.com/66.191.230.160)
    On Jan 21, 2010 a none Security Policeman but a Tan Son Nhut Association Members, John Mayfield, requested some assistance in finding a document or newspaper article showing that Tan Son Nhut had been attacked in 1965.

    Initially I could not help him in any manner. After his brother found an article from his home town newspaper, with the date Jun 14, 1965.

    I then had enough information to do a better search for John.

    There is a Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated: June 18, 1965, "Hit during Safety Lecture, 46 Americans Injured In Airport Blast."

    This attack IS NOT listed in the United States Air Force book, "Air Base Defense in the Republic of Vietnam 1961-1973, written by Lt. Col. Roger P. Fox, USAF.

    The Pacific Stars and Stripes article shows two photographs and a good article.

    This took place on Tan Son Nhut Air Base.

    If you would like to have a copy of the entire page in a .pdf format, then please email me and let me know.

    Charles Penley


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • 41 Years Together -- Ken Smith, LM570, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 11:13:33 PST (nv-71-0-143-64.sta.embarqhsd.net/71.0.143.64)
    Good Morning to all the brothers from Las Vegas. My wife and I are enjoying our 41st Wedding Anniversary with a few days in Sin City. I am a little old for much sinning so we went to the Phantom of The Opera show last night. She is still trying to put a little culture in this Kansas farm boy. We were married before I went to Nam and she has stuck with me for all these years. I am a very lucky man. Everyone stay warm if you can, bad weather all over the country. I am going to try to increase my net worth a few $$ before we head home.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Prayer -- Jack W. Roberts LM167, Wed, Jan 27 2010, 8:26:40 PST (74-36-194-118.dr01.atmr.al.frontiernet.net/74.36.194.118)
    I am asking for prayers for my wife Lorraine Roberts. She has been sick for a while now and is in great need of prayer.
    Thanks and God Bless


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Phony War Heroes Break Law, Go Unpunished -- Chaplain Jim, Kennel Master - L/M 442 (Link to story and video), Wed, Jan 27 2010, 8:11:53 PST (pool-71-178-4-198.washdc.fios.verizon.net/71.178.4.198)
    These guys need to be dealt with

    http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/22304874/detail.html

    Elyse, interviewed in the video, is a friend of mine. She runs a military support group eaglesup.com


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Today 1971 -- Chuck Olds (Low Rent) (Phan Rang 71-72), Wed, Jan 27 2010, 6:10:15 PST (adsl-69-153-7-122.dsl.snantx.swbell.net/69.153.7.122)
    Well Ladies and Gentelmen today in 1971 I got on a plane headed for Phan Rang Vietnam - Yesterday in 1972 I got on a plane to come home to my wife of two years and our son 14 months! Landed at McChord and had to change into civilian clothes before we could ride over to the civilian side..must have been the hair cut or my military bearing but I still received looks and curses. While in three weeks of local base trng at March AFB I was tagged for riot control duty to squelch an anti-war demostration at the main gate. I'm not the only one these things happend to and through my Faith and some good counseling have delt with them long ago...I'm just so grateful our Military Men and Women don't have to put up with that and proud of my brothers and sisters that would not allow that to happen again!!!


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • VSPA BX Store & Methods of Payment -- Don Poss, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 12:42:38 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    Gents & Ladies:

    As you know, Larry Poss is the new VSPA BX Store Manager. Several members have asked if the BX accepts credit cards. Here's how it works:

    The arrangement with PayPal is for a Secure Server to process either, PayPal, all Major Credit Cards, and checks. Many think that PayPal is just PayPal only. It isnt. Select your purchase(s), click PayPal, and you will be presented with selecting method of payment, such as PayPal, all Major Credit Cards, and personal checks. If you select Credit Cards, then you fill out your credit card info and submit it. No one ever knows your CC info, including us.

    :)

    Don Poss


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Two Moody AFB Sky Cops Passed Away -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 9:55:11 PST (ip68-97-139-166.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.139.166)
    Sad news for the 820th SPG & the 824th SFS. Our prayers and condolences go out to the units and family for their lost. Pete

    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE — An airman assigned to the 820th Security Forces Group at Moody Air Force Base was found unresponsive on the base’s running trail Thursday morning.

    http://ads.cluster01.oasis.zmh.zope.net/oasis/oasisi.php?s=772&w=300&h=250&t=_top

    Chad R. Rice, 23, of Lilburn, reportedly collapsed during physical training exercises. The fire team member was transported to South Georgia Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

    Rice entered the Air Force on Jan. 23, 2007, and had been at Moody Air Force Base since Sept. 10, 2007.

    The cause of death is under investigation.

    “Members of Team Moody are saddened by the tragic loss of one of our own and my thoughts and prayers go out to the airman’s family and friends,” said Col. John Horner, commander of the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing. “The 93 AGOW and the 23rd Wing will work with the airman’s family and others affected by this loss to provide the support and any assistance they need.”

    This is the second airman Moody Air Force Base has lost in the past week.

    On Jan. 16, the body of Staff Sgt. David Fredrick Horney IV, 25, was found on the roadside at North Oak Street Extension — across from the Open Bible Baptist Church — the apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident, noted Lowndes County Coroner Bill Watson. He was a fire team leader assigned to the 824th Security Forces Squadron.

    Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine noted Friday that a suspect had been identified in this case. He said the Georgia State Patrol was investigating, but The Times was unable to obtain more information by press time.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Phan Rang - January 26, 1969 -- Eric Johnson, Tue, Jan 26 2010, 5:09:16 PST (NoHost/192.88.212.32)
    Good Morning My Brothers,
    1-26-69....41 years ago...Hard to believe it has been that long...some nights it feels just like yesterday.
    I was with Sgt Kirk for awhile that night 41 years ago. He was the NCO of Heavy Weapons....Can't wait for the next reunion which I WILL ATTEND this year....

    Brothers Always During Peace and War.
    Eric Johnson...LM 313
    Phan Rang / Heavy Weapons / 68~69


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Johnnie H Beasley Jr. 69th CMSG Saigon Embassy detachment -- Jim Machado (Happy Golfer), Mon, Jan 25 2010, 8:05:49 PST (c-98-244-251-133.hsd1.fl.comcast.net/98.244.251.133)
    I recognized several guys and other stuff in Johnnie's photos, John Roberts, Dave Polumski, Clay Cowart, the chase vehicle, the mitsubishi jeeps, the residence on Hien Vuong Street, guard towers at Saigon residences. I was there 1972 thru April 1975. Where did you get the pictures. I don't recognize Johnnie Beasley, he may have left in early 1972. Harley Fields was the Master Sargent incharge of outfit. If Johnnie Beasley reads this, I have e-mailed him before without a reply. Like to know what happened to those guys after the airlift, I ended up in Guam.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Bob Mitchell LM 301 -- Robert J. Mitchell, Mon, Jan 25 2010, 5:11:55 PST (ip68-14-6-65.ri.ri.cox.net/68.14.6.65)
    Congratulations to the Colts and Saints fans. After a shaky start the Colts took command. The Saints and Vikings showed some old fashioned knock 'em down football. Brett Favre must feel like he fought Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston all in the same day. My hat is off to that man, he took a lickin' and kept on tickin. I do think the refs left something to be desired in the second game.
    If the Super Bowl is anywhere near as good as the Saints/Vikings game it could be a classic.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 16:52:02 PST (71-36-115-26.ptld.qwest.net/71.36.115.26)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Gary Truszkowski to membership in the VSPA. Gary served as a dog handler at Pleiku in 1968-69, and currently lives in Michigan. He found out about VSPA through his membership in the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Mini Reunion in Dayton March 6th-7th -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Sun, Jan 24 2010, 7:26:16 PST (adsl-68-75-30-191.dsl.wotnoh.ameritech.net/68.75.30.191)
    Pat Houseworth is getting the Dayton Mini reunion in Dayton ready he should have in the info on his Blog or you can email him. Should be another fun mini get together like last year. Howard Yates traveled all the way from sunny Fla to the cold of Ohio last Jan. Should be warmer this year since we are meeting in March. Pat has set the Hope Hotel as the place to stay. It is real close to Wright Patterson AFB. Roberta and I only live 1 hour away but we have already arranged for a room for the weekend there. Coming in on Friday. Hope to see Sam and Ruth Lewis again this year. Jack the Old Cowboy


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 16:24:37 PST (71-36-115-26.ptld.qwest.net/71.36.115.26)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Al Gilbert to membership in the VSPA. Al served at Binh Thuy in 1965-66 and currently lives in South Carolina. He found out about VSPA through our ever-expanding website.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Many thanks -- Neil Kessler, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 10:11:40 PST (pool-173-78-146-20.tampfl.fios.verizon.net/173.78.146.20)
    Many thanks to those that acknowledged our prayer request for Charlie Dallas's family, I know there were more also. I am meeting today with the Kiowa Nation chieftan Billy Huntinghorse and Lakota medecineman Blackcrow to make medicine for all those members that have passed, those who nee help now and the rest, because you just need it. They will be attending a pow wow later on, I can't because I have relatives that came in from Germany and want to spend time with them. Hope you all wellness. Aho


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Old Poem -- Jackie R. Kays, Sat, Jan 23 2010, 2:26:15 PST (customer121_66.grm.net/216.139.121.66)
    Hi Gents,
    A sight that we shall all remember.


    Pop Flare

    Above the wire high in the dark jungle sky
    it floats, dances, and sways slowly back an
    forth on its tiny parachute.
    Lighting up the area for only a few fleeting
    moments, with its yellowish flickering light.

    Silhouetting the moving shadowed figures
    on the jungle floor, all darting in and out of
    the tall elephant grass, trying to keep out of sight.
    Then the thunder of a howitzer breaks
    the silence of the moon-less night.

    At the perimeters edge, near the wire,
    kneels a lonely sentinel, his weapon at ready.
    His eyes squint as he peers up at the swaying
    flare.

    He prays to spot Charlie, before the tiny,
    candle light loses its life saving glare.
    [Seconds that seem like hours]


    Jackie R. Kays
    (c)


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • TSN AB attack in Mar 1965? -- Don Poss, Fri, Jan 22 2010, 23:27:58 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    Gents:

    I have received a request for information from a Marine who was departing Tan Son Nhut "... in Mar or April 1965. I was in country July 64-July 65. I was at the terminal. This should be listed as the first attack on Tan Son Nhut. Currently they are listing 1966. I just received and e-mail from a Sgt who was there the same time as me and states these were not incoming but what they call[ed] sappers."

    The Marine related that he believes the above attack was actually the first attack upon TSN. He related that this is an "...untold bombing of the air terminal at Tan Son Nhut. I was at the air terminal to see a friend off who was leaving to return to Ponce Puerto Rico. Sgt Fernando Pola and I and some friends were sitting on the second floor of the Tan Son Nhut air terminal when we were hit with about three or four incoming. All the windows were blown out. Minutes after the attack the stairs leading down stairs were blown up. I said farewell to my friend and left thru the debris as the local fire fighters and base security came to there aid. This I believe was the first attack ever on Tan Son Nhut."

    The Marine is positive of the month and 1965, and is not confused with later base attacks. If anyone has any information on this, please respond here.

    Don Poss


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Is that you Jack? -- Mike Thomas LM564 (foolishness), Fri, Jan 22 2010, 13:13:10 PST (h90.151.186.173.dynamic.ip.windstream.net/173.186.151.90)
    Hey Brothers:

    I think Don has really gone to the dogs with the homepage. But hey, maybe he's really got the website licked for good. You know?

    Also that little guy looks like somebody...hmmm.

    Mike


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • A Way to Honor Today's Veterans -- Chaplain Jim, Kennel Master L/M 442, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 11:48:10 PST (pool-71-178-4-198.washdc.fios.verizon.net/71.178.4.198)
    March of Honor, a web site looking to get a day of recognition for today's veteran, can be found here

    http://www.marchofhonor.org/


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

  • Poem -- Jack Smith 377th SPS 68-69 LM 453, Thu, Jan 21 2010, 9:16:34 PST (adsl-99-174-177-154.dsl.wotnoh.sbcglobal.net/99.174.177.154)

    Goodmorning Guys. Just a short poem I wrote at 0430 today. God Bless Jack




    THE GRANDFATHERS

    We knew Grandfathers of the past
    The ones that helped pave the way
    Setting pride and standards that will last
    Preparing young troops for the task

    Many names we have been called
    Army/Air Force MPs Air Force APs
    If you check and read all the logs
    Some answered to Security Police

    Drawing the blueprint for the future
    For the new Security Forces of today
    Hoping in their eyes we are not a fading glimmer
    And from their duties they do not stray

    The job still to protect Bases and Planes
    Guarding the ones who patrol the skies
    The duties have never changed
    Still all the old and new rules apply

    As we journey back to the yesterdays
    Thinking of the old stern Sgts we knew
    We realize that we are the Grandfathers of today
    Having served with pride and virtues


    Jack Smith
    The Old Cowboy Poet
    Jan 21st 2010


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Prayer request -- Neil Kessler, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 16:04:31 PST (pool-173-78-146-20.tampfl.fios.verizon.net/173.78.146.20)
    I would like to ask all my brothers and sisters of the VSPA for a prayer for the family of Charlie Dallas, twenty year veteran of the Lakeland Police Department,Lakeland, Florida. Charlie was killed a couple days ago when a car veered to miss a car crosing it's path, but it hit Charlie's SUV causing it to roll over. Charlie, unfortunately was ejected (no seat belt) and died at the scene. Charlie was a former K-9 handler (17 yrs) also for the department and a friend of mine. Thank you all, and may God look after each and everyone of you. Aho


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • TV Series '24' Review -- Don Poss, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 7:43:07 PST (cpe-75-82-155-89.socal.res.rr.com/75.82.155.89)
    24 TV Series Review

    Full disclosure: I am a 24 junkie and have all the released 24 DVDs. Unlike previous electrifying 24 Seasons, this years 24 Season Premiere (Season Eight, Episodes 1-4) failed to establish a reason why anyone should care enough to Tivo the rest of the season.

    Its not too late to slip in a real reason viewers should want the just-another Arab president-king-dictator to live. How about: If Jack can keep him alive 24 hours the dictator will give us .29 cent a gallon gas? Or he wants to wear a sandwich board endorsing Sarah Palin and Rev Wright? Or, wants to open a carwash next door to General Ky's Am-PM? Or, he just accepted Jesus and wants to construct Baptist churches all over the Middle East? Or he wants to give every American a million dollars and bring back gas-guzzling American power-cars? Or more believable, the dictator doesnt want the Israelis to turn his sandbox into a glass parking lot, and a signed treaty might delay for a couple of weeks the imminent and inevitable nuclear war in the Middle East?

    Currently, in Season Eight, the U.S. president wants a deal with a good-guy Arab president-for-life-dictator who wants to give up his nukes. Yawn. Give me a break! Already the basic synopsis is flawed. I mean, really, a good-guy Arab potentate who wants to give up his nukes while cheating on his wife and breathing-heavily with a blonde bimbo liberal reporter? And that is suppose to support all that follows?

    Nevertheless, CTU is still easily penetrated by spies and a sink-hole of government bureaucratic incompetence. Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is doing what he does best by assisting various nasty-guys in assuming room-temperature (Yawn). Chloe OBrian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), plays the same character overcoming obstacles and is perfect for her role. Katee Sackoff (Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica) plays a more sophisticated character and reinforces that she is genuinely the sexist lady on TV.

    The first 24 season was electrifying and cost me a lot of lost sleep. The bad guys were going to nuke L.A. (some parts could still use renovating) which would probably screw up rush hour traffic even more than normal but also, god forbidtake out the Hollywood signnow that was a reason to TiVo.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Security Forces Deploying -- Junious (Bud) Owens, Wed, Jan 20 2010, 4:03:26 PST (c-71-232-184-187.hsd1.nh.comcast.net/71.232.184.187)
    Good Morning. We had a flight pass through Pease this AM,
    (0200 hrs) headed for Iraq. Full of Security Force personnel from various locations across the US. Reserve, Guard and active duty. Several were reserve from upstate NY. Do not remeber the city. Going on a 6 mo deployment.
    We have a flight returning this AM, (09:50). Bette is recovering very well from her knee replacement and attended the flight with me this AM. Needless to say all the Greeters were pleased to see her. Hope all is well with the brothers. Bud Owens, Service Officer.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Going into service -- Bob Mitchell LM 301, Tue, Jan 19 2010, 8:19:24 PST (ip68-14-6-65.ri.ri.cox.net/68.14.6.65)
    When my parents took me to the airport in 1966 the only thing I remember my father saying is something like-- You've got a good name going in, make sure you still do coming out.
    I was wondering if your parents said anything to you as you were leaving?
    Today what would you say to a young person going into Service?


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Life Member #610 -- Phil, Mon, Jan 18 2010, 13:30:27 PST (97-120-241-29.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.241.29)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Larry Gearig on becoming VSPA Life Member #610. Larry served at Thuy Hoa and Cam Ranh Bay in 1968-69, and now lives in Ohio. He's been a VSPA member for six years.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Life Member Number 609! -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 18:37:32 PST (97-120-242-216.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.242.216)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in congratulating Don Hayes on becoming our newest VSPA Life Member. Don served at Bien Hoa in 1967-68, just like the last two guys who signed up for life membership - is this a trend?

    Don lives in Michigan, and has been a VSPA member for almost 12 years.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • New Member Introduction -- Phil Carroll - LM #336, Sun, Jan 17 2010, 16:25:27 PST (97-120-242-216.ptld.qwest.net/97.120.242.216)
    Ladies and Gents,

    Please join me in welcoming Gene Presley to membership in the VSPA. Gene served at Bien Hoa and Da Nang in 1970-71, and now lives in Oklahoma. He found out about VSPA through our constantly growing website.

    Welcome Home!

    Phil


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Another Vietnam Sky Cop Has Passed Away -- William (Pete) Piazza, LM #141, Sat, Jan 16 2010, 19:24:55 PST (ip68-97-177-89.ok.ok.cox.net/68.97.177.89)
    Sad news to pass on tonight. Larry and I were stationed at Kadena AB, Okinawa in the mid 1960's. He will be missed. Pete

    SMSgt (ret) Lawrence James (Larry) Ryley II, 69, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2010, at Northside Hospital. Born and raised in Norwich, CT, Larry moved to Florida with his wife, Kay, in 1988. Larry served in the U.S Air Force as a security officer for more than 21 years, including active service in Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force, Larry continued his career in security management while earning his Ph.D. Larry became a tenured professor at National Louis University where he taught until his retirement in 2003. Larry is survived by his wife Kay, daughter Judy McGowan, daughter Linda Ryley, daughter Karen McKay, son Tom Ryley, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Larry was a charter member of AFSFA and had served loyally on the Board of Directors and as an officer. He was a good friend and will be missed.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Thanks -- (Soon to be PFC) Ian M. Yates, Thu, Jan 14 2010, 19:25:39 PST (198.56.100.97.cfl.res.rr.com/97.100.56.198)
    Probably not all of you will know who I am, or even what this message pertains to... but here goes:

    To be encouraged by such a honorable group of men is in a word: "humbling". For the past few years it has been the fight of my life to attain the honor of serving my country in the military. Your kind words, encouragement, and advice have been the highest morale boost and motivational aid I've had along the way. Thank you to all of those that have prayed for me and offered insight, God bless you all. With your moral support I've been able to secure a place in the United States Army MP Corp... I'm honored to have the chance to serve in the same capacity that you all did in your respective branches.

    I think the thing I admire most about the military is the fact that words are more than just words. "We take care of our own, always have... always will" is more than just talk and you have proven that through your heart felt support for me on behalf of my father. Words can't express my gratitude.

    Hooah,
    Ian M. Yates.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • Mother Passed -- Ray Rash, Thu, Jan 07 2010, 21:33:19 PST (ppp-70-242-231-170.dsl.lgvwtx.swbell.net/70.242.231.170)
    My Mother, Dorothy (Rash) McLemore passed away yesterday at 1315 hrs CST in Tyler, Texas. She led a long fruitful life for 92 years and three months. She will be sorely missed but I know she has shed this old earthly body for a better one.

    Ray Rash
    LM 229


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:


  • VSPA LM 139, Larry Ernsting Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer -- Newell M. Swartz, Tue, Dec 29 2009, 15:03:12 PST (75-167-46-80.phnx.qwest.net/75.167.46.80)
    As any of you who have read Guardmount know, Larry Ernsting is our editor and publisher. I called Larry to get the status of this issue of Guardmount and Larry told me that he had just left the VA office where they informed him that the test results show that he has advanced prostate cancer. Larry also has problems with his heart and high blood pressure so this latest news is weighing very heavily on his mind. I asked Larry's permission to post this news and Larry granted it saying he will take all the prayers he can get. Larry is also a member of Safeside and he served at Phan Rang in 1968 with Safeside and again in 1969-70 with the 633rd SPS at Pleiku and the 31st SPS at Tuy Hoa. No matter how treatable prostate cancer is, it is still a punch in the gut to hear the news that you have it. So some words of encouragement and prayers are needed to make sure he carries on with the fighting spirit that got him through Vietnam. Plus, anyone who has ever met Larry will tell you he is one hellava nice guy, someone you would have been proud to have served with. So Larry thanks for all you have done for us and we will be praying for you to have a speedy recovery in regaining your health.


    [ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

    Replies:




[ VoyUser Login ] Not required to post.
Post a new public message:
 * Notice: Posting problems? [ Click here ]
 * HTML allowed in marked fields.
Message subject (required):

Name (required):

  Expression (Optional mood/title along with your name) Examples: (happy, sad, The Joyful, etc.) help)

  E-mail address (required):

Type your message here:

Choose Message Icon: [ View Emoticons ]

Notice: Copies of your message may remain on this and other systems on internet. Please be respectful.

Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF)
A Family Rated site for Air/Security Police who served in the Vietnam War.

All Questions or Comments to VSPA Bulletin Board Flight Leader Bill Marshall






[ Contact Forum Admin ]


Forum timezone: GMT-8
VF Version: 2.94, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2008 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.