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Gini Simon from Cleveland wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I'm signing the guest book again. I can't help it. Last time I had only perused the history portion. This time I read a lot of the comments in the quest book. TO ALL VIETNAM VETS: Yes, I was just a kid during the war, but I GRIEVED, and I STILL GRIEVE, over the way you were treated. I cried then, and I still do. I also prayed for all of you - fervently - and I still do. Our country asked you to do a difficult thing. And you did, with honor and bravery. For those of you still hurting, and it sounds as if there's a good amount of you, I am sorry you were treated so badly. Forgive them and forgive yourselves, War IS Hell, on everyone, Please know that there are a lot of us, who still hurt for you all. God Bless You! and Thank You for your faithful service to our country! May you know Peace and Joy and Hope once more!

Gini

Dual Hounshell wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

In country Sept. 67 to Sept.68

Brian Walls from Glen Burnie wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

In country 1967-1968 [Hue City] and 1970-1971 [Duc Duc District outside HoiAn]. Great site will visit often.

David Bridges from Mt. Pleasant wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

served 68-69
Dong Tam
call sign Anteater 3
loh(oh6a) pilot
9th Division
flew for col. David Hackworth

Michelle Zwaagstra from Gillette wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I am tring to prove to the VA that my father was in combat in Vietnam. He was assigned to the 25th Inf., attatched to 4/9th Manchuis/Wolf Hounds. His name is Paul Raymond Hanger Jr. he was in Vietnam 1969-1970. If anyone can help it would be great. Thank you

Virginia Avalon from B-More wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I think this site is pretty cool. I found lots of interesting facts. Also, this site helped me get an A on the report I did on the Vietnam War. So I just wanted to thank everyone that made this site possible. So thanks everyone.

Gary Jacobson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

As a combat vet who has borne the brunt of our nations actions in Vietnam, bearing freedoms sword, and felt the embarrassment and scorn heaped upon the warriors from that conflict, I salute you for helping to tell the stories of so long ago, that we will never forget. For it is a fact that history does repeat itself, so it is important to learn what the warriors learned, for indeed, it is warriors who have seen first hand the evil and devastation of hatred, who know the values of peace, compassion and harmony among men. A Vietnamese legend says, ?All poets are full of silver threads that rise inside them as the moon grows large." So, when I write, it is because these silver threads are words, that are poking at me, and I must let them out. I invite those who pass here to visit my "Vietnam Picture Tour, from the lens and poet?s pen of a combat infantryman, from one who's walked the walk, and can talk the talk...Take a walk in "the park" with the 1st Air Cavalry on combat patrol, that in reality will give you the sweet and sour taste of "the Nam" on your tongue, leave the pungent smell of "the Nam" acrid in your nostrils, and embed textures of "the Nam" in your brain as though you walked beside me in combat.
http://pzzzz.tripod.com/namtour.html

somphon sipraseuth from long beach wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I am 22 year old going on 23 and i mark my family's stay in the United States. My parents and many relatives and friends are in the united states as the result of the war. I want to know as much info about this as possibble. History is important!!!!!

john mcwilliams from mesa wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

formerly ssgt usaf - 14 years plus honorable service. in rvn from feb 2, 1968 for 4 mos 21 days.
i was intentionally exposed to agent orange during my first 30 minutes in country after landing at long binh i caught a ride with a ranch hand c 123 and got the treatment in the back compartment in the dark. i now have type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease etc. any one have any good ideas for me? any way , welcome home bros.

billyh h wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

thank you veterans. i couldnt imagine what many of you went through. without people like you we would not have this great country and i would not have the freedoms i have.

james swift from cherokee wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Fellow vets and intrested parties. I was with the 282nd blackcats across the runway of mag16. I served with the marines tdy for security duty. I didn't think I would make it,They make it intresting (marines).The time they tear gas us, Christmas Eve.,the 212th I was lucky I had a dry place to sleep almost all the time. For all the grunts out there, I tip my hat. may 69 to nov 70..

Sabrina Le from Vancouver wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

This website shows alot of what was in the VN War. It show great pixs and historic events and many detail. Also the music goes along with the feeling that everyone could share about the VN War.

Jason Stewart from Hattiesburg wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Hello,
I just wanted to tell you guys that I think what you are doing is great. I am currently a history graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi. Every summer, my University takes a study abroad course to Vietnam to study the war and Vietnamese culture. I recently returned from my first trip to the country and I completely fell in love with it. Well anyway, I just wanted to say I think what you are doing is amazing, and I wanted to say thank you for helping all those wonderful people there. Keep up the good work!

dave(doc) pfeifer from anaheim wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

DAVE(doc) PFEIFER
101stABN DIV.
1ST/501ST AIRMOBLE INF.
B/co, 2nd plt. medic
LZSALLY 7/69to7/70

Susan B from Blue Springs wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I am a home school parent of 3 boys. We are currently studying World History. We found a great deal of information and really loved this web site!

tu huynh from philadelphia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I am Vietnamese American, 33 years-old. I was born in Da Nang, but escaped during the fall of Saigon in 1975. I grew up in America, and became American in every individual-minded way, except that a part of me has found reconciliation with my cultural and historical past very difficult. As an artist, I have endeavored to uncover the truths of the Vietnam War in my work for the hopes of better understanding how I came here, as a product of this great human tragedy. I am saddened by our current attitudes in foreign policy for I do not see any growth from Vietnam. I do not feel the true lessons have been learned. I do not even think they are being addressed. Unfortunately, we do not value history enough in America, for we doom ourselves to repeat the "turbid ebb and flow of human misery." As an American, I wonder how much more pain would Manifest Destiny continue to inflict on every new generation. I am most appreciative of your site. I hope to be able to one day return to the land where my father lies, and where my mother's heart still grieves.

Diane Rose from Cedar Hill wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Teacher of third grade studying different cultures. We chose Vietnam to study. Needed easy to understand and easy to read facts for kids to learn to appreciate the culture and country.

Lacy Loosmore from Santa Fe Texas wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Iam a student at Santa Fe High School this website helped me with my project so I wanted to say thankyou

Catryna Corrigan wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Really helpful information.
I liked the information available for students like me to use.

donald cameron wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

served 65 69

Michael Horton from Port Charlotte wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I was in Vietnam in 67 & in 68,I'm proud to have served my country & I hope someday we will all forget the tragedies that happen in Vietnam

Ricky Holwell from Cartwright wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

This site helped me with my research paper and I would like to say thank you

Jennifer Sorget wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I am going to Vietnam In June and July, I'll have fun............. I hope!!!

Shawn Bui wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Lately I've been obsess with learning about the war in Vietnam. The war in Vietnam has changed the many social stigmas and the mindsets of the free world. I came to Canada when I was 8 years old. My parents hated the communists and often mocked them. As I learn with all the readings available, I have concluded that communist was a catylast for the anti-cononial-revolutionary movements in Vietnam. As much as I hate communism ideology, anyone with dignity will rather be a comie in that circumstance than be subjected of foreign rulers! Anyways back to the subject, this site was very informative, and has a balanced perspectives from both sides. Many site on the net only gives bias informations such that of the Holywood's versions of the war in Vietnam.
It is ironic that I know very little about the country that I was born in and that many Americans knows much more. This web site have provided with me wonderful insights. Hopefully 1 day i'll go back.
Keep up the good work!

cory richmond wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

This page helped me out with a big paper and helped me hate anti-war protesters even more

Cassidy Spivey from Asheboro wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Thank you!!

Frederick Stein from Albert Lea wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I served in th USAF 1966-70 and I was in Vietnam Nov 68 - Nov 69. Many memories, good and not so good. Thanks for the work and good deeds you are doing in-country. Healing is very important for us all. I honor all veterans who have served with dignity and honor, God bless us all, Fred Stein

STANLEY NOBLITT from LAKEWOOD, wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

I was stationed in vietnam from Apr 1970 to Mar 1971 with 5th Special Forces.

John Meserko wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

Doc with D/1/1, '66-67.

Minnie T wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

it's a great help to my vietnam war assignment at school.
thanks very much. ^ - ^