Vietnam
Oct 18, 2012 15:32:05 #
deepdiverv
Loc: arizona
I am heading back to Vietnam 10-31-2012. I never thought I would return.I was in the 823rd Combat Security Police and traveled all over the country. My second tour was at Nha Trang in the Security Police. Like Sarge mentioned I want to show veterans what it is like now and through the eyes of a veteran. I plan on sharing what I capture with as many people as possible.I would appreciate any help on a way to share a large amount of photos with out bogging down someones pc. I have my D7000 warmed up and this time I'll be holding on to my wife not my M-60.
deepdiverv ( Randy )
deepdiverv ( Randy )
Oct 18, 2012 16:56:28 #
Well Brother, I plan on putting 10 photos at a time on here from all that I get. I plan on cities, towns, local culture, farms and rural houses and the people. I doubt if the authorities are going to let us photograph military and the such.
Let me know how it goes for ya Brother when you get back. It'll prepare me for my visit to the past.
Sarge69
Let me know how it goes for ya Brother when you get back. It'll prepare me for my visit to the past.
Sarge69
Oct 18, 2012 16:58:08 #
As a Vietnam vetran I look forward to your pictures. I suggest you open a flickr account(it's free) and start a set labeled Vietnam re-visited or something and upload all your pics that you think are worthwhile. That way all you have to do is post the link and anyone can just click on it and view them all.
Oct 19, 2012 18:34:54 #
deepdiverv wrote:
this time I'll be holding on to my wife not my M-60.
deepdiverv ( Randy )
deepdiverv ( Randy )
puts a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes! Enjoy your trip. My stepdaughter visited a couple of years ago as that is her mother's country and managed to take a photo that her dad took many years before when he was serving our country, imagine that! Her visit sure made her more appreciative of living here in the United States.
Oct 19, 2012 18:45:11 #
Oct 20, 2012 14:22:07 #
deepdiverv wrote:
I am heading back to Vietnam 10-31-2012. I never t... (show quote)
Thanks, Randy! Did 2 tours at Cam Ranh, 12th TAC Fighter Wing. I salute you!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Just can't ever go back. (My D7000 and I will be praying for your flight and time there!)
A girl scout from a local troop in my hometown sent me a Charle's Chip can filled with cookies packed in popcorn. On the top was a small plastic bag filled with dirt. A note attached said:
"In case you get so homesick and lonesome that it hurts,
place this bag under your feet and stand on American dirt."
When I returned, I took the troop to lunch and met that little girl. Long ago we lost touch, but that note is still such a long part of my life. It got me through some very tough times. Can't say thank you to her often enough. It's always the little things that make the deepest impact.
Have a super trip!
Oct 20, 2012 15:15:07 #
deepdiverv
Loc: arizona
Heart,
Thank you !! for serving also. The other day I was at the Grand Canyon, I had my Vietnam Combat Veteran hat on, a man and his family stopped me and thanked me profusely for serving our county, I had tears in my eyes,my camera wouldn't focus.That meant more to me than any politician blowing smoke.
Thanks again deepdiverv ( Randy )
Thank you !! for serving also. The other day I was at the Grand Canyon, I had my Vietnam Combat Veteran hat on, a man and his family stopped me and thanked me profusely for serving our county, I had tears in my eyes,my camera wouldn't focus.That meant more to me than any politician blowing smoke.
Thanks again deepdiverv ( Randy )
Oct 20, 2012 15:18:53 #
deepdiverv wrote:
I am heading back to Vietnam 10-31-2012. I never t... (show quote)
Looking forward to it.
Oct 21, 2012 02:58:19 #
Harold Moore and Joe Galloway wrote a book about returning to Vietnam called "We are Soldiers Still". A good read.
Oct 22, 2012 16:29:03 #
To all if you every Have a chance to see the Vietnam traveling wall do no miss it. It will help you to understand what solider did. We did not lose this war. The wall show other men and women servicing as police and fireman who gave theirs life in service o us. Enjoy your trip
Oct 22, 2012 18:22:32 #
Oct 22, 2012 23:22:43 #
Yo Randy, Wishing you a safe trip look froward to seeing your photos...So glad your wife is going with you..It will be good to have a friendly you trust on this very emotional journey...Your photos will be a way for your brothers to see Nam in a new light... Thank you ...Take care Namwife
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