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May 24, 2019 22:26:05   #
Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl
 
TriX wrote:
This Memorial Day, I’ll remember a young 18 year old army soldier that died in VietNam in 1969. He was assigned to our unit, and compared to combat soldiers in “the bush”, we were relatively safe. We were a fire control computer repair group, and as such, while we had the regular mortar and rocket attacks, ground attacks on our perimeter were infrequent. This young PFC was “gung ho” - he was bored with being on base in DaNang and wanted to get into the fight. So he 1049’d until he was finally assigned to the Americal division (as I recall) as a door gunner on a Huey. Two weeks after he transferred out, we read his name in the Stars and Stripes - KIA. Rest In Peace brother.
This Memorial Day, I’ll remember a young 18 year o... (show quote)


Rest in peace my brother and God bless us all! Thanks Trix

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May 24, 2019 22:57:09   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Reconvic wrote:
thanks Chief...your family certainly made huge contributions. Hey I made 3 sub runs on fast attacks, will tell you about it some day.


Sounds like a good story Vic. Maybe I'll show up in Florida one of these days and we'll trade lies about the good old days. I need to get back to Florida anyway with a new camera and a new telephoto.

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May 24, 2019 23:21:22   #
Reconvic Loc: clermont Fl
 
Retired CPO wrote:
Sounds like a good story Vic. Maybe I'll show up in Florida one of these days and we'll trade lies about the good old days. I need to get back to Florida anyway with a new camera and a new telephoto.


come aboard my brother, anytime Chief

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May 25, 2019 05:25:57   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Reconvic wrote:
Memorial day is Monday, 27 May 2019. My wife Sally is a quilter and made me this flag in time for memorial day. I would like to share it with the many veterans that are on UHH and those fallen...I would very much like for you to tell me when and where you served and anyone you would like to honor.
I served in the Marines from Nov, 1967 to Nov 1989.


Very nice and thank you for your service

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May 25, 2019 06:27:37   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Reconvic wrote:
Memorial day is Monday, 27 May 2019. My wife Sally is a quilter and made me this flag in time for memorial day. I would like to share it with the many veterans that are on UHH and those fallen...I would very much like for you to tell me when and where you served and anyone you would like to honor.
I served in the Marines from Nov, 1967 to Nov 1989.



Vic, love the set and the sentiment.

Greg

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May 25, 2019 06:47:11   #
PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ
 
Reconvic wrote:
Memorial day is Monday, 27 May 2019. My wife Sally is a quilter and made me this flag in time for memorial day. I would like to share it with the many veterans that are on UHH and those fallen...I would very much like for you to tell me when and where you served and anyone you would like to honor.
I served in the Marines from Nov, 1967 to Nov 1989.



Semper Fi
'58-66' FMPac

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May 25, 2019 06:52:37   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Very nice tribute! I was a Navy pilot and served from '68 to '72.

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May 25, 2019 07:46:21   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
Reconvic wrote:
Memorial day is Monday, 27 May 2019. My wife Sally is a quilter and made me this flag in time for memorial day. I would like to share it with the many veterans that are on UHH and those fallen...I would very much like for you to tell me when and where you served and anyone you would like to honor.
I served in the Marines from Nov, 1967 to Nov 1989.


Semper Fi...60-67

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May 25, 2019 07:50:15   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Reconvic wrote:
Memorial day is Monday, 27 May 2019. My wife Sally is a quilter and made me this flag in time for memorial day. I would like to share it with the many veterans that are on UHH and those fallen...I would very much like for you to tell me when and where you served and anyone you would like to honor.
I served in the Marines from Nov, 1967 to Nov 1989.


Beautiful quilt. My husband and son both served in the Navy on carriers.

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May 25, 2019 07:53:23   #
AzShooter1 Loc: Surprise, Az.
 
Excellent.

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May 25, 2019 08:47:15   #
Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho
 
E-5, US Army
65th Infantry Platoon, company clerk
Dong Tam, Mekong Delta

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May 25, 2019 09:01:10   #
Herbie1924 Loc: Woodbury, MN
 
Thanx to your wife - and to you.

WWll Army New Guinea/the Philippines
Brother WWII Navy South Pacific
Daughter Retired CPO

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May 25, 2019 10:17:53   #
ntonkin Loc: western Upper Peninusla of Michigan
 
I served in the military (active & reserve - Marine Corps & Army) for 42.5 years - - Vietnam, Bosnia, Iraq & Afghanistan.

I would like to remind everyone that Memorial Day is NOT about veterans. It is about honoring and remembering those who died defending our nation.

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May 25, 2019 10:31:48   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Army, 1961 - 1991.

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May 25, 2019 10:51:08   #
Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL
 
Thank you for your service and thanks to Sally for her amazing art work and the lovely sentiment expressed on it. Army 11b4P, 1963-1966, in country in '65. Thanks to all who served in whatever capacity. Prayers for those who gave all they had.

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