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Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Michel Robertson

Michel Robertson — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:43:47 +0000

In reply to James Hinte. We will give Mr. Cole your email so he can contact you if he wants. Thank you for reading our newsletter!

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Larry “ Monk “ Miller

Larry “ Monk “ Miller — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:43:10 +0000

The pilots were real hero’s, particularly the helicopter pilots in my case. They saved our 6 numerous times when we were in real trouble. One Medevac pilot, of which I will never know his name, flew into the DMZ in March of 1971 and picked up 1st Lt Durney, my RTO, as well as myself. To my knowledge they were not even supposed to fly into the area, but without regard for their own safety, they flew in anyway.
The cobra pilots were also a breed of their own. Those pilots commanded respect and darn well got it.
The guys in the air were a ground pounders best friend., along with the mortar & artillery brigades stationed on fire bases and ships.
When the 1st of the 501st of the 101st Airborne Division moved from the mountains northwest of Da Nang, to occupy the DMZ, it was a new ball game and the guys in the air were definitely one of our best friends. The Huey’ Cobra and dust off pilots were our hero’s.
I came home Medevac and as such skipped much of the welcoming parties led by the ginned up war protesters here at home. I wasn’t nearly so lucky though as to the negative attitude that many held.
Probably the harshest sentiment was the negative reaction from some of the WWll veterans, however I now understand how effective propaganda can be.
It was a war to never be won, but the losses were great for our country regardless.
After 53 years the memories are still stored in the innermost part of my mind, memories that I will likely carry for the remainder of my life.
Thanks to all the people who flew those missions into danger, without regard for their own safety. Because of these men, many are privileged to still hang around and carry these memories.

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Albert Friedrichs

Albert Friedrichs — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:56:03 +0000

In reply to Art Cole. Your perspective hit it on the head. My brother & I were drafted into the Army in 68. He to Nam. Me to Korea. Prior to that we both knew we would be drafted. Growing up during the cold war & nuclear holocaust threat was enough trauma. He came back scrambled. Me, trying to figure out the craziness and the hate for those who served.

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by James Louis Bates USN

James Louis Bates USN — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:40:47 +0000

In reply to John Webb. ATTACHED to Danang navel support fuel farm across from 1st marine air wing next to air strip. 1968/1969. 69tet hit us pretty good. Can't shake off PTSD, just gotta live with it. God bless us all and those on the wall will never be forgotten.

Comment on Joe Sansosti and the Fiercely Fought, Little-Known Battle of Dai Do by Daryl Lawyer

Daryl Lawyer — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:23:07 +0000

In reply to Buck Herndon SgtMaj. USMC (Ret.). My brother Pvt Gary Lawyer was Hotel Co 1st platoon I think, as a radioman. He survived Dai Do but wounded badly 7-21-68 near Khe Sanh. He retired CWO4 in ‘89. He died in ‘95. Anyone on here know him.

Comment on We’ll Never Be Enemies Again by Cheryl R

Cheryl R — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:15:58 +0000

My husband and I attended this awesome event. Ed has an incredible story. He has led a life that I could never imagine during wartime.

Thank you Ed for all you have done and continue to do!

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Thomas Hebert

Thomas Hebert — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:15:54 +0000

In reply to Phillip J (Dinky) Dow. I'm a Vietnam Veteran who did two tours 65-66--68-69 I have nightmares and I sleep with my handgun I still walk my fence every night.

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by James Hinte

James Hinte — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:36:34 +0000

I’m trying to make contact with Mr Cole. We live in eastern North Carolina and will be camping in Brevard this year. I hope to meet him. I lived in Okinawa for fiver years from 1967-72 during the Vietnam war.

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Semperfi

Semperfi — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:06:37 +0000

Once we served the long days and nights. Waiting for the sunrise to come. One more day my buddy on the right an left. No more I did serve.

Comment on Cliffs Notes: Vietnam War by Bruce Obermeyer

Bruce Obermeyer — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:07:02 +0000

In reply to Art Cole. Art, I just found out about your article from an email I got today from Charlie Hale and Ed Diehl. I flew with all of the guys on Baron 52 prior to their shootdown on February 5, 1973. Here is a link to my modest tribute site to our lost comrades and their survivors. http://www.opaobie.com/promisekept_trans.html It is dedicated to the members, family, friends, and loved ones of the 360th, 361st, and 362nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadrons and to the members, family, friends, and loved ones of the 6994th Security Squadron and all the others who were connected with the EC-47 aircraft during the Vietnam War. The poem was written as a tribute to those we lost and a chronicle of how my wife and I spent that year. This site was created as a promise kept to those we lost that they never be forgotten. Hand Salute, Captain, USAFR 360th, 361st, and 362nd TEWS, DaNang, NKP, and Ubon 1972-1973

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