Gentlemen and Ladies who served in Vietnam, 

I am a producer/director, honored to be working in partnership with a true American hero and legend, Dave Rabbit, creator of the now infamous "Radio First Termer" underground radio show broadcast for 21 Days during the Vietnam war. 

Dave and I are collaborating on his story, but also on the impact of radio during battle, during leisure time and during the war in general. 

To that end, I am beginning the process of finding those stories for a film that Mr.Rabbit and I planning to make in the next year. 

What I would like to do is extend an open invitation to anyone who served in Nam in those years around 1970-1972, to do any of the following: 

1) write me a brief paragraph about your knowledge or recollection of The Dave Rabbit Show

2) write me if you have any memories of the impact of music and/or radio in Nam

3) contact me and let me know if you have ever heard of Dave Rabbit prior to this year

4) contact me or write me with any stories/info/memories about "radio in Nam, acid rock in Nam, Dave Rabbit, censorship, underground music etc. 

What I am trying to do is collect the research surrounding a living legend, Dave Rabbit, and at the same time tell a powerful story of the importance of music during wartime, and in particular, the Vietnam war. 

Any thoughts from any veterans would be appreciated and considered for use in the film. 

I am looking for individuals who would like to be interviewed for this project as we move forward. 

Please send all info to: cmragz@mac.com 

Many thanks ahead of time to anyone who can assist us in telling Dave Rabbit's story with the honor and respect it deserves.

 Thanks to all:

CMRagz

Christopher Ragazzo [cmragz@mac.com] 

Hello I am Anna McClellan a disabled vet,  I worked for AmeriCorp for 2200 hours, but they only put down 900 hours. but I would like to ask how I could become a national service officer. I loved what I did and loved working with the different vets. I have at least 40 veterans that got their disabilities raised and I would like to do this more. I had worked with Michael lay and Mac -v and the AmeriCorp. I was also the first female vet to hold office in the V V A CHAPTER 633. I REALLY LIKED WORKING AND IT HELPED ME.  WE REALLY DON'T HAVE A GOOD SERVICE OFFICE HERE IN THIS AREA. IF YOU CAN HELP ME I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS WAY.

ANNA MCCLELLAN 5583

PO BOX 450

WAYNESVILLE MO 65583

573 336 2795   

I ALSO WONDERED WHO ICAN TALK TO ABOUT MY CASE IN WASHINTON DC I HAVE TRUIED TO GET MY CASE RAISED BUT I AM IN A SLOW STREAM AND HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS CASE FOR 30 YEARS AND NOW HAVE PTSD AND BI POPLOR AND ETC. NO ONE REALLY WANTS TO HELP ME. I SEE SOME OF THE OTHERS I WORKED WITHAND THEY ARE LIKE ME NOTHING IS GOING ON.  MY DOCTORS  ARE AWARE OF MY NEEDING LETTERS AND THINGS BUT BECUSE I CAN'T GET A C&P DONE FOR PTSD OR MY BACK AGAIN I AM NOWHERE. BUT THE VA DOCTORS ARE WILING TO HELP ME. SO CAN ANY ONE HELP ME???? 

Hello! 

I wrote this 6 years ago, and it goes around every Memorial Day.  Thought you might be interested in reading it, and perhaps passing it on this Holiday.

Hope you have a wonderful 3 day weekend.

 LT Bobby Ross 

www.nam-vet.net/Bobby-Ross.htm 

What Is Memorial Day? 

by 

LT Bobby Ross

             My years whirl past me.  Swirling.  Dry, broken grass hovering in a spring breeze.  Can I remember my experiences in war?  Hardly.  Fighting for my country, my youth invested, seems such a long time ago, and so unimportant.

The calendar this year marks Memorial Day on the 29th of May, 2006.  Have I lost something?  The traditional Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, is on the 30th of May.  This observed Memorial Day on May 29th coincidentally allows for a national three day holiday.  Such is commercialism?s capitalistic American display.  But why do I feel so stricken, like I have abandoned old friends from long ago?  Their ghosts consort with my floating years, and their spirits coast around my presence. 

            Another three day holiday!  Memorial Day!  Maybe me and the kids can go camping?  Or, to the beach?  Memorial Day is fun!  This is the inconsiderate, thoughtless approach to this meaningful, and consecrated moment representing one three hundred and sixty-fifth of our year.  What is the meaning of Memorial Day?  Is it merely a three day escape from our worldly duties?  Or, is it the official beginning of summer?  Is selling more hot dogs at the ballpark the overriding clarification? 

            Many souls, sacrificed in war, in duty to America, are wandering.  They drift in a heavenly place, minus their future here upon earth.  Tomorrows were

forfeited.   Given up so our nation would invigorate free souls, aspire them to

freedom, and justly allow their lives lived as they prefer.  Raising offspring above restrictions, as they desire.  Those lost lives giving we, the living, what we want freely.  Those are the souls we respect on Memorial Day.  This means it is a sacred day. 

            Without retrospect, sacrifice is mute.  Old Glory does not wave by accident.

It flutters in the spring air revealing honor.  The color red represents the blood bloom from those who fell, those who clawed, those who cried in horrible pain.  Those who died fast.  And, those who died ever so slowly.  They did their duty.  When I see Old Glory waving on a sunny, end of May day, the pigment red gushes from millions of souls, floating, not with us, anymore.

They are amongst our heroes, cajoling with angels with their champions, conquerors and commanders.  Friends and loved ones gather, over the grave, witness to those who gave more than anyone should be required to relinquish.

They did not want to yield.  They were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and when the moment harshly struck them their fatal blow, they cried for their mother, or their friend.  Then there were those, many of those, who knewexactly what they were giving.  They moved forward knowingly.   They lost theirlives so their mission would be accomplished. 

            Fools!  Some intellects can say that.  One would have to be an imbecile to give up life, no matter what the cause.  For a flag?  Futile!  For a country!  More pointless!  For freedom!  What freedom is there in mortality?  Yes, fools they may have been, but their numbers add up in an awesome display of American loss!

 Veterans? Cemeteries,  white badges sailing row after row after row upon green grass, almost never ending, creeping onto the horizon.  Constant reminders of the devastation of our human treasure.  Mothers? tears, enough to fill an ocean to overflow.  Sweethearts, broken hearted, reading telegrams.

Sons and daughters, many unborn, wakening at birth to a devastated family suffering from a victim of war there no more.  And what does all this macabre math equal?  Memorial Day is the correct answer.

             Few Americans know a person who died in war.  Their family trees have lost some leaves, falling as they fought in one of America?s wars, or discarded in the peacetime military.  We are a busy people.  We have business to capture.  Our kids are in school.  We have chores.  Mundane, or surrealistic.  We are a spirited society, seeking applications to improve ourselves and our communities.  We are a helpful populace, always there when the going gets tough to help those who have suffered the tragedies of nature, whether a hurricane or a famine.  Americans are always the first on the scene worldwide bearing their gifts of human spirit and abundance.  This is why it is so puzzling that the meaning of Memorial Day seems to lack substance to many of our own people.

Even with the day itself. Put back to accommodate a holiday schedule fixed by some organism no one knows, yet powerful enough to do so, the day itself lacks consequence to too many.  Many who never knew a person who died in service to America are wrought with the invisible pain of not feeling for those who do. 

            Americans take things for granted.  We have so much.  So very much.  Endless choices.  These options are not available worldwide.  Our shelves are full.

Unlike many in other nations of the world.  So many are empty or offer very limited selections.  Those American fighting men and women killed in battle whose souls are floating actually made available these wondrous choices we have every day of our American lives.  Yet, most of our youngsters have no idea whatsoever what this means.  They don?t learn this in school.  We must teach them.  For without knowledge, they may end up thinking, or believing, all these marvelous selections came without circumstance.  Minus anything.  Equaling no meaning.

             Our nation needs to halt and perceive the flags and flowers on our Veterans graves on this consecrated holiday.  We need to lift a common voice of adoration to those floating spirits of our onetime American Warriors, and extol them with a salutation.  We have not come that far with our technological miracles of this millennium to become crass.  We still need respect.  Our backs can not turn from formality.  Our eyes can not look away from custom.  Our voices must not resonate in silence against honor and glory.  To do so will leave us hollow, only to fill us with that which is desolate and lacking potential.  This is not the true meaning of Memorial Day.  The heartfelt significance requires reminding.  Story telling.  Wisdom being passed on from our Veterans to our younger generations.  An interpretation certified by those who remember the horrors of war.  Without this core, our society can not remain genuine.  It becomes contemptible.  It rots from within.  These floating souls of our lost American Warriors are a powerful force, for they live within our hearts.  They constantly seek justification for their contributions, and they are real within us.  Such is what our American substance stands for, where character is developed, individually is guaranteed, and a community, a nation, survives.

            America enters the 21th Century as the most powerful entity humankind has ever experienced.  America permeates this next century with vast responsibilities.

Our children must bear this promise.  We can not turn our backs on these bygone descendants, nor can we do so upon ourselves.  Memorial Day offers us the opportunity to express a moment of solitude where each of us can personify in our own way what we feel.   I only speak for my myself, as one who has bared

his soul to the dread of war.  So my father did, and his father?s father before him, and their souls float amongst the multitudes.  My mother and her mother held their Veterans after they returned from war, tears streaming down their cheeks in gratitude for their safe return.  And there were those in my ancestry who did not return from war.  And their mothers? tears soaked the pillows on beds for generations to sleep upon.  Their souls are the dreams that drift amongst the floating, gathering at the end of May in the breeze of summer?s coming, in the cool glass of lemonade at the child?s street side stand, in the cheers at the ball game from the crowd rooting their team to victory and enjoying the best hot dogs in the world.  Let us all stop for a moment, whether it is on the traditional day, or the observed Memorial Day, or even at the end of May, and reach for those floating souls.  Let us reveal to them how much we cherish their sacrifice for our free people.  Let these memories harvest our recognition of the meaning of Memorial Day in a very simple word.  And let that word, simply stated be:  Thanks.

copyrighted 2000

Permission to reproduce granted freely and unconditionally 

In Memory of all who have passed, the current command of the 864^th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) is trying to organize an Alumni Association, for all past and present members of the 864 ECB(H).  The Unit is very interested in connecting between the Soldiers of the 864^th ECB(H) with those who came before, in the forum of a non-profit Veterans Organization.  It would be a chance for the new to meet the old, to find out about our past, and for the past to find out about our future.  Our Intent is to include all family members of past and present Soldiers.  Some of the benefits we see to establishing such an organization include: the ability to fund reunions, take care of association members and families in times of emergency and deployments, and scholarship funds. 

We don't want to forget the stories of the past, of the Soldiers who came before, and gave their lives. 

The 864^th ECB(H) have been doing research on how to become a tax-exempt Veterans Organization through the IRS.  We have an understanding on what needs to be done, however, we need former members of the battalion who might be interested in acting as representatives for the organization.  We realize that as active duty members our participation is somewhat limited based on our deployments and the PCS cycles. 

Anyone who is a past member or a family member of the 864 Engineer Battalion please contact me at augusta.g.derrick@us.army.mil

Thank you very much
CPT Augusta G. Derrick
AUGUSTA G. DERRICK
CPT, EN
864th ECB(H) Asst. S-4

Stars and Stripes Museum/Library

17377 Stars and Stripes Way
P.O. Box 1861
Bloomfield, MO  63825

 Phone: (573) 568-2055
Email: stripes@newwavecomm.net 

Web Site: http://www.starsandstripesmuseumlibrary.org

On November 9, 1861, soldiers of the Illinois 8^th, 11th, 18^th, and 29th Regiments, after forcing the Confederates south, set up camp in Bloomfield, Missouri. Upon finding the newspaper office empty, they decided to print a newspaper for their expedition, relating the troop's activities. They called it The Stars and Stripes. This was the beginning of the "Soldier's Newspaper" 145 years ago.

Today, the Stars and Stripes Museum/Library is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Stars and Stripes newspaper through exhibits that tell the story of those who have served in America’s wars. The Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the current war in Iraq are represented in our displays. Poster size copies of the newspaper tie the newspaper stories to the items in the museum.

Special events are held at the museum to note D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and other notable historic military events. This year the museum is planning a Vietnam Living History Day to remember those who served in Vietnam. This will take place on July 22, 2006, and we invite all veterans and their families to visit us and share in this remembrance.

Among other events, there will be an awards ceremony of the Order of the Silver Rose to qualified Vietnam veterans suffering from exposure to Agent Orange.

We also ask veterans and their families to consider donating items from that war for permanent display in the museum. In the 10 years of the Vietnam War, tactics and operations changed to adapt to the enemy as well as the terrain differences from the Delta to the DMZ. The Marines differed from the various Army units. The Navy operations included ships offshore, aircraft, and in-country personnel. The Air Force flew a wide range of aircraft from bases in Vietnam as well as numerous bases outside of Vietnam. It was a complicated war, and our mission is to preserve the history and to educate future generations about those who served.

Monetary donations to continue the operations of the Museum/Library are always appreciated.

 Any organizations wishing to participate in this day of recognition may contact the museum/library for more information.

Are you a Veteran, or know of one who would like to be adopted?  At Angels 'n Camouflage, our pre-approved members make sure that "No Veteran will be left behind" by sending them weekly letters and periodic care packages... 

If the idea of having a pen-pal and receiving "Mail Call" appeals to you, please visit our website at www.angelsncamouflage.org 

God Speed, 

Melissa Remy, Founder
Angels 'n Camouflage, Inc.
www.angelsncamouflage.org
info@angelsncamouflage.org  

WELCOME HOME, My name is Charles Murawski, I was with the 1st. infantry division  1/4 CAV. C-Troop 2nd PLT. Would like to hear from any troopers from 2nd plt or 1/4 from April 67 - April 68. Can be contacted at trooper6768@yahoo.com  PREPARED AND LOYAL. GOD BLESS ALL AND PEACE BE WITH YOU  

My husband, Richard L. Grove, Vietnam Vet USAF 1966-1969, died of esophageal cancer due to Agent Orange exposure.  I have filed a claim with VA and was turned down.  I have asked for a DRO Hearing with the group that made the decision to turn down my claim.  I am in search of anyone that has had success at a DRO Hearing.  Also, looking for anyone that has esophageal cancer or do you know of anyone that has died from this?  My hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15, 2006.  Any help for anyone will be greatly appreciated.  When this is over, perhaps I will be able to help you.

email me at snowflakes118@verizon.net. 

My name is Roberta Jones and I am writing on behalf of my brother-in-law, Kirby E. Jones.  He served in the Army and was in Vietnam.  He was recently diagnosed with Esophageal cancer and our family had to move him into an in-patient Hospice Facility.  I would like to make a request that anyone who went to Vietnam and is willing to help, send a card to Kirby to let him know other vets out there care.  His mailing address is:

Kirby Jones
Hospice House of Mid-Michigan
1210 West Saginaw
Lansing, MI  48915

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.

Roberta [vrtrainer@yahoo.com] 

I am a Vietnam Veteran that served as a Marine Corps "Grunt" in-country 1965-66-67-68. Recently I wrote a book about these experiences, and it has just been released by the publisher. The title is: Born in the 40s--Raised in the 50s--Died in the 60s  ISBN# 1-4241-0214-6. It can be ordered through all major bookstores, as well as online through Amazon.com, where it has recently been reviewed.

Semper Fi

George Brondsema

e-mail: GBROND23@aol.com

 SERVED IN DELTA CO 3/22ND INF 1968-69 LOOKING FOR GUYS  WHO SERVED WITH ME AT FIREBASE CROOK. DENNIS STERRETT HARPER,IA. 52231 E-MAIL STERRETT3@HOTMAIL.COM 

My name is Richard Chalifour and I was a Sgt. sent to the 173rd upon arrival in Nam in 1969.I am posting to see if I can obtain some background information for a VA appeal.
Can anyone tell me where Co C 2 BN 503 Inf 173 Abn Bde was stationed during the spring and summer of 1969. I am currently being treated for stage 4 small cell lung cancer which I contend was Agent Orange related. I need to know if the Camps or LZs the unit was stationed at had a record of AO being used and if anyone else has been diagnosed with cancer from this same time period. Any information might prove to be the pivotal point in my battle with the VA
Please reply to Rchali716@aol.com
Thank You 

I was with the 84th Engineers in the central highlands of Vietnam.  Recently, I had a book published about my experience while serving in Vietnam.  It's called The Other Casualty Of War.

 This is a true account of my service and PTSD.

  "A No-Holds Barred Memoir of a PTSD Vietnam Veteran"
Bill MacDonald - President of The Military Writers Society of America

 "The Vietnam War was a very stormy period in our history and Paul Bylin takes you honestly and brutally into the very eye of the hurricane."
 B. Davis Greer
MSgt. USAF Retired

 Paul Bylin’s The Other Casualty of War is an honest account not only of his experiences in Vietnam, but also of his experiences trying to recover from this event.
Amey S Tippett

Author of Alison's Journey

 
"I had awakened into in a nightmare when I arrived in Vietnam.  I was in a place where there was no respect, no decency, only chaos and confusion.  This is not where I wanted to be.  It was a constant fear that overcame me.  Later, that fear turned to something else.  I'm not sure what it was, maybe hatred, or maybe survival mode kicked in.  No matter what it was, it was something that brought me from my boyish thoughts of girls and cars to a man, killing and surviving.  This is not how I had pictured my life to be. "
 
Paul is available for book signings and interviews.
 
For more information, Please see my web site (http://home.comcast.net/~paulbylin/index.html) for more details and reviews.
 
Thank you!  

Paul Bylin

Author:  The Other Casualty  

I am trying to find out the name of the Air force Supply organization I was stationed with while in Cam Ranh Bay from 9/68 to 9/69. That would be terrific. 

Thank you

 Thom Collini

Dsn 557-2280 Com 508-968-3280

thom.collini.ctr@capecod.af.mil 

Searching for anyone who may have known WWII Veteran, USMC, Francis Charles Johnson (Fran Johnson) (a.k.a. “Big John”).

 He started the war in the 1^st Marine Division, finished the war in the 6^th Marine Division as a sergeant, member of a Browning Machinegun platoon. He was one of the very first group of young men who joined the war effort from Butte, Montana; at the very beginning of the War in the Pacific. 

Please contact Ron Johnson, at my email: badmntbiker@hotmail.com 

About 5 years ago my father, a two tour duty Vietnam Vet was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The VA said it was related to Agent Orange exposure and he received 40% benefits. In August, he was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma - cancer of the tonsil and surrounding lymph nodes. Has anyone else experienced the same? The VA has denied his claim for more benefits, but his doctors seem to believe there is a connection between the two cancers and Agent Orange. He has received all treatments at a VA Hospital. Looking forward to any responses. Thanks.

Lorrie Sunday [Lorrie_Sunday@rmic.com]

Hello, my name is James Young.  As a highschool student one of the class I have is American History.  Recently we have covered the vietnam War and I wish to knew more about the war.

 So if any Vietnam Veteran has time and is comfortable answering a few questions concerning the Vietnam War, I would like to ask a few questions. 

Thank you for your time,

Please contact me at jy67123@yahoo.com 

 I am Bill Engle Jr. I have retired from the US Navy April 1994.  as I am looking for anyone who was attached to HM-121 or HM-124 during 1968 to 1970  as I am currently 100% disabled with the VA and I have been told that I can get my Retired Pay back if I was in combat well I was with HM-121 and HM-124 as a Navy Aircrewman  (AC)  but it appears that the Navy messed up as I was the only child and my Father was in Country with 1st Cav mobil at the same time I was there as I know this cause I drank with him in DaNang. Big Mistake I Guess. ?  

So if you know of anyone who knew "Teddy Bear" or Wild Bill" 

Contact me : @   william.engle@comcast.net 

Thank You , Bill  

Hi I am looking for survivors from the Korean War 3 Inf. 4th Bat.  Who may have went over to Korean on the USS Queen Savoy.  My father served in the Korean war, and I was hoping to find some of the what I call "HEROS" who served with him so if anyone is out there then e-mail me at cost2hot@yahoo.com.  My name is Sandi.  Thank you so much  

Hello 

I am looking for information pertaining to an establishment called,"Phil's Place" ...1965-1969 would be about the correct time frame. Any info at all would be helpful.

 D. Wilson 

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The Kitchen Table Gang Trust can retire your tattered, worn out and frayed American flags. 

Just send your flags to the non-profit Kitchen Table Gang Trust, 42922 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638-8866 and we will dispose of your flags in a proper and dignified manner with full honors and dignity pursuant to the United States Flag Code Section 8K (PL93-344).  The Kitchen Table Gang (formed 15 years ago) is a "rag-tag" bunch of patriotic

military types helping hospitalized veterans and soldiers overseas. 

Our flag retirement ceremonies are held on Flag Day, June 14th each year and are conducted by an all volunteer military honor guard.  The Kitchen Table Gang Trust also has a nationally recognized educational program for our young people and students, teaching them the history, traditions and respect for our national emblem. 

What does it cost?  Nothing!  But donations are greatly appreciated and allows us to continue and even expand this program.

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hi my name is jerry womack, I NEED HELP ESTABLISHY MY V.A. CLAIM !  

I WAS EXPOSED TO A CHEMICAL WEAPON THEN ,  I WAS SHOT 2 TIMES IN RIGHT RIBS , AND 1 TIME IN THE BACK OF MY HEAD : AT PARRIS ISLAND , S.C. U.S.M.C.  IN 1973 ,  FROM SEPTEMBER ,11TH TO OCTOBER 17TH OF 1973 

IF ANYONE WHO WAS STATIONED AT OR TAKING  BASIC

TRAINING   AT ,   p.i.s.c. u.s.m.c. (2 mp's who offered me a ride to

hospital , sergeant of rest platoon , medic who bandaged the back of my head , sniper traines , (I HOLLERED OUT CAPTAIN THEY SHOT ME , HE

REPLIED IF YOU DON'T SHUIT YOUR    ''''''   MOUTH , I'LL SEND YOU OUT AND LET THEM SHOOT YOU AGAIN), medical personel at ( p.i. base hospital

) who removed some scrapnel out of thre top of my head  ,    navy doctor at beaufort , s.c. naval hospital ,  OR ANYONE WHO REMBERS THIS SHOOTING INCIDENT ?? AT ( parris island , s.c. in 1973) ,  DO YOU

remembers this incident? i need someone to

verify that it did happen , to establish my V.A. CASE !! PLEASE REPLY TOO ; womackjerryw@juno.com ,  jerry womack 140 mahan lane albertville,

al.35950 or  256-891-1708   THANK YOU SINCERLY !!  jerry womack     ( a

cardiologist saw the bullet in my ribs lately , with a sonogram , it was white glowing ! )

Greeting's anyone from B-2-3 Ft Ord Cal Sept 1969. Henry Jastrzebski

(Ski) , have Yearbook but don't remember all the names.

hjasrzebski@consolidated.net

I believe the people who represent the DAV in West Virginia all needs to be replaced.  This is the second go round for me…..They sent the van to the Louis A. Johnson VA  Medical Center which is located in Clarksburg, WV….The first time….the man said he would represent me and would get in touch with me..I called for nearly 6 months and he never did get back to me…The second man came and told me that he would get back to me on Friday…this has been two weeks….and still nothing….Give these clowns a van and they just drive around an look pretty…. 

I have two doctors recommending 100% disability….and as usual the VA system is dragging their feet, I guess waiting for us to die…playing the odds….The first man in the van told me that I would be seen in July by the traveling reps…..I cancelled my vacation in July to get out of this hell hole…and never was seen…I called the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV…and they told me that the DAV has nothing to do with us being seen, that this jerk overstepped his authority by getting my hopes built up….I suffer each day and night and many veterans do, because of people like him….Now it looks like the next guy is doing the same thing..I wrote Senator Byrd from West Virginia with hope he can do something…..

 I am very disappointed and was told by the VA that my biggest mistake was letting the DAV handle my case…..It was on the front burner, now who the hell knows where it is….. 

Thank You

Dennis R. Mazza

Clarksburg, WV

WVCRAZYMOUNTY@AOL.COM 

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE BETTER REPS IN YOUR AREA… 

LOOKING FOR JIMMIE SMITH (SMITTIE) – SERVED WITH THE 120^TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IN VIET NAM ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TAN SON NHUT IN 1965 TO 1966.  MY NAME IS MARTY MANSFIELD (MANNY) – SERVED IN HHD, 11^TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION IN TAN SON NHUT, SAIGON, LONG BINH.  SMITTIE LIVED IN GEORGIA/ALABAMA PRIOR TO HIS MILITARY SERVICE.  SMITTIE AND I WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE HIM SINCE 1975.  MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS: MARTY141@COMCAST.NET.  I WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION, ABOUT SMITTIE, THAT YOU CAN OFFER.  I WISH TO SEE HIM BEFORE I DIE.  EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT I CONTACT HIM OR HE CONTACTS ME.  THANK YOU!  

I am looking for any information about my father,Phil Wilson. He was in Viet Nam from 1965-1969. He may have had a small "watering hole" known as Phil's place. There a re also stories that he may have been a POW. Any information at all would be helpful and greatly appreciated.

WILSONPIPPER@aol.com 

My name is Brian Jefferson I was at Monteith BKS HC 123rd maintenance BN from 1981 to 1982.  I want to have the patch that goes with the batallian I was in.  I cannot seem to get ay info on how I can get this patch.  The patch was rectangular and green.  If anyone knows how i can get the patch, please e-mail me.  Matman44@netzero.net 

Hi,

I used have the name of a web site where you could type in the name of a Vietnam Veteran and it would tell you when they served, where and which unit they served with. Do you know the name of the web site?

I found my husband's name on it and other men that he served with.

Thank you,

Sharon 

My Veterans Music Ministry travels to traveling walls, Rides, Rallies, Tributes and Reunions for Vietnam Veterans.  I sing “welcome home” belatedly and sing other songs…and give healing heart medals to ‘big brothers’ I never had.  I’m looking for a grant, endowment, some support to get me off my feet.  I do not have a fee.

I try to find motels with Ministry discounts.  I can give you more information if you reply

Monica Harvey

Stapleton, NE

www.veteransmusicministry.com

www.veteransmemorialhighway83.com  NE pres

the Vietnam Vets’ little sis (they named me that) 

Wow! I have been searching for a site just like this one. I have a brother who served in Viet Nam. I don't know where because he never talks about it. All I know is that he is severely depressed and suffers from Lupus and Peripheral Neuropathy, both of which I am thoroughly convinced, are results from his stint in Viet Nam. He, like thousands of others, who served diligently in that war, is awaiting a decision for benefits. He has attempted suicide several times to escape both the debilitating mental and physical pain. Each time, someone finds him in the nick of time. He is addicted to morphine as a result of his pain for that is all the Vets Clinic will do for him. No therapy, no rehab, no counseling. Nothing. His plight sounds so insignificant to those of you who have lost your loved ones to the cancers CAUSED by Agent Orange, but nonetheless his are a result too, and I am determined to keep him alive until he gets his just due. I am so sorry for those of you who've lost y!

 our loved ones. It seems the government waits just long enough....waits until we are placing our men/women to rest before giving the final decision on benefits/compensation. My brother is still in the hospital. I don't know what will happen to him when he gets out. He is street bound like so many of our vets are....all it takes is for some human compassion and empathy to stop this endless cycle of neglect. Our vets are not just SS#'s, they are people who stood up to the enemy for US and democracy, no matter if they wanted to or not.

I am looking forward to becoming involved in this group. It seems to be offering our vets a great deal of hope. I also run a board on Care2.com for vets called "Standing up for our Vets". Just a place to brainstorm, keep our eyes open for news, volunteer opportunities, benefit information, anything that is pertinent to our vets, and those serving now.  

Nancy Durham nsdurham@wildmail.com 

214th Aviation Battalion, COUGARS
I was one of the first to set foot in the dust in Bear Cat.
Jan1966, it was nothing but dust and tree stumps, I helped clear it
with backbone and sweat.
First there were only 17 of us, sleeping in a barrack building, can remember how the building got there, but soon we were joined by 18 TDY from Vung Tua.
We spent day and night clearing the area, pitching tents, laying forms and pouring cement, pulling guard duty, and sweating.
I designed a LOGO for the company, but withdrew my design, because one of the fellas did one much nicer...LOOKING FOR ANYTHING YOU MAY HAVE.

mauriceasc@aol.com

If you know of some 2006 Vietnam Veteran reunions in the central states, I’d like to know about them, to hand out healing heart medals

www.veteransmusicministry.com

www.veteransmemorialhighway83.com  NE pres

Monica Harvey

Stapleton, NE

Hi....I was stationed in Phu Bai from late May '68 until early May '69 with 1st MIB(ARS).  My unit was billeted in Camp Hochmuth (off Highway 1) near the Headquarters of XXIV Corps (or 'Provisional Corps Vietnam' before they changed the name to XXIV).  I am hoping someone out there can recall--or help me find records of--any enemy mortar or rocket attacks that occurred during that time period.  My recollections of that year of my life are all pretty vague; and I don't trust my memory.