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When I arrived in Vietnam and the 229th AHB, I was assigned to fly gunner
at times for Maj. Bruce (Snake) Crandall, the pilot in the book and movie, "
We Were Soldiers Once And Young " recipient of the MOH. What a great
man he is.
I flew with our C.O. or X.O. most of the time who's call sign was "Hacksaw".
I was a door gunner in helicopter aviation with "A" Co. 229th Assault
Helicopter Btn. of the 1st Cavalry Division in 1966-1967. I have designed this
web site for all patriotic Americans. I lost many friends in Vietnam and this
web site is dedicated to them and the rest of the 2,000,000 brave soldiers who
answered the call when needed the most. If you weren't there you won't
understand. I hope this web site helps you to understand better why we
were there and why we stayed for ten years.
When I arrived in Vietnam and the 229th AHB, I was assigned to fly gunner
at times for Maj. Bruce (Snake) Crandall, the pilot in the book and movie, "
We Were Soldiers Once And Young " recipient of the MOH. What a great
man he is.
I flew with our C.O. or X.O. most of the time who's call sign was "Hacksaw".
I was a door gunner in helicopter aviation with "A" Co. 229th Assault
Helicopter Btn. of the 1st Cavalry Division in 1966-1967. I have designed this
web site for all patriotic Americans. I lost many friends in Vietnam and this
web site is dedicated to them and the rest of the 2,000,000 brave soldiers who
answered the call when needed the most. If you weren't there you won't
understand. I hope this web site helps you to understand better why we
were there and why we stayed for ten years.
If you are a protester or a (wannabe) you are in the wrong place, please Di Di Mau.
In Other Words, Get The Hell Out!
There are many links to valuable sites for reference. Some of my pages load slower
than others but I have tried to make them as user friendly as possible. I hope you
enjoy browsing through my site and you come back.
Please be sure to Sign My Guest Book on the Next Page before you leave.
In Other Words, Get The Hell Out!
There are many links to valuable sites for reference. Some of my pages load slower
than others but I have tried to make them as user friendly as possible. I hope you
enjoy browsing through my site and you come back.
Please be sure to Sign My Guest Book on the Next Page before you leave.
What Is A Veteran
A blank check made payable to The United States of
America for any amount, up to and including their life.
A blank check made payable to The United States of
America for any amount, up to and including their life.
Helicopter Graphic Is Courtesy Of Geoff Liebrandt
http://vietnam-hueys.tripod.com/
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Picture is of Connie Mack Pearson (face showing) and myself (back
to camera) when we were reunited 11/08/2002 while participating in
"In The Shadow Of The Blade"
We didn't know each other and had not talked to or seen each other
for 35 years. For the complete story click on ITSOTB.
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copies permitted unless pre-approved by ITSOTB or Sara Beal.
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This is a link to the story of My Reunuion with Connie
(facing me) and a few pictures taken at the reunion.
to camera) when we were reunited 11/08/2002 while participating in
"In The Shadow Of The Blade"
We didn't know each other and had not talked to or seen each other
for 35 years. For the complete story click on ITSOTB.
Photo By Permission Of Photographer Sara Beal. No reproduction or
copies permitted unless pre-approved by ITSOTB or Sara Beal.
Copyright Protected.
This is a link to the story of My Reunuion with Connie
(facing me) and a few pictures taken at the reunion.
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What is a Veteran?
A military veteran is Any person who served for Any length of time in Any
military service branch.
What is a War Veteran?
A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or waters
to participate in direct
or support activity against an enemy. The operant condition: Any GI sent in
harm's way.
What is a Combat Veteran?
A combat veteran is any GI who experiences any level of hostility resulting
from offensive,defensive or friendly fire military action involving a real or
perceived enemy in any pre- or post-designated theater of combat (war)
operations.
NOTE:
1. Veteran's benefits are based on Congressional regulations determined by
Honorable Discharge or Under Honorable Conditions status.
2. Retirees (either 20+ years service or medical discharge status) are also
Veterans. Retirees are usually eligible for supplementary federal benefits,
privileges and access on military installations, but not necessarily VA
services, as regulated by Congress.
3. Wartime medals define various levels of individual combat involvement,
sacrifice and/or valor.
What is a War Veteran?
A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or waters
to participate in direct or support activity against an enemy. The operant
condition: Any GI sent in harm's way.
What is a Combat Veteran?
A combat veteran is any GI who experiences any level of hostility resulting
from offensive, defensive or friendly fire military action involving a real or
perceived enemy in any pre- or post-designated theater of combat (war)
operations.
NOTE:
1.Veteran's benefits are based on Congressional regulations determined by
Honorable Discharge or Under Honorable Conditions status.
2. Retirees (either 20+ years service or medical discharge status) are also
Veterans. Retirees are usually eligible for supplementary federal benefits,
privileges and access on military installations, but not necessarily VA
services, as regulated by Congress.
3. Wartime medals define various levels of individual combat involvement,
sacrifice and/or valor.
Contact Person: Roger Simpson Public Information Officer:
The American War Library: amervets.com (http://www.amervets.com)
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420
1-310-532-0634
A military veteran is Any person who served for Any length of time in Any
military service branch.
What is a War Veteran?
A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or waters
to participate in direct
or support activity against an enemy. The operant condition: Any GI sent in
harm's way.
What is a Combat Veteran?
A combat veteran is any GI who experiences any level of hostility resulting
from offensive,defensive or friendly fire military action involving a real or
perceived enemy in any pre- or post-designated theater of combat (war)
operations.
NOTE:
1. Veteran's benefits are based on Congressional regulations determined by
Honorable Discharge or Under Honorable Conditions status.
2. Retirees (either 20+ years service or medical discharge status) are also
Veterans. Retirees are usually eligible for supplementary federal benefits,
privileges and access on military installations, but not necessarily VA
services, as regulated by Congress.
3. Wartime medals define various levels of individual combat involvement,
sacrifice and/or valor.
What is a War Veteran?
A war veteran is any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or waters
to participate in direct or support activity against an enemy. The operant
condition: Any GI sent in harm's way.
What is a Combat Veteran?
A combat veteran is any GI who experiences any level of hostility resulting
from offensive, defensive or friendly fire military action involving a real or
perceived enemy in any pre- or post-designated theater of combat (war)
operations.
NOTE:
1.Veteran's benefits are based on Congressional regulations determined by
Honorable Discharge or Under Honorable Conditions status.
2. Retirees (either 20+ years service or medical discharge status) are also
Veterans. Retirees are usually eligible for supplementary federal benefits,
privileges and access on military installations, but not necessarily VA
services, as regulated by Congress.
3. Wartime medals define various levels of individual combat involvement,
sacrifice and/or valor.
Contact Person: Roger Simpson Public Information Officer:
The American War Library: amervets.com (http://www.amervets.com)
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420
1-310-532-0634
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Our sons and daughters going away so far.
This war is similar to the one we were in,
When it's finally over no one will win.
Lives lost on both sides friend or foe,
Why did my son or daughter have to go.
So many coming home crippled or dead,
Young men and women who's body has bled.
They are old and haggard before their time,
Like us when we tried, but couldn't shine.
They come back with that thousand yard stare,
Only this time there are plenty who care.
My wish would be no more wars,
But, that's like trying to count the stars.
We will always be in a conflict somewhere,
Let's all keep praying it's not over here.
©Keith Bodine 2006
This war is similar to the one we were in,
When it's finally over no one will win.
Lives lost on both sides friend or foe,
Why did my son or daughter have to go.
So many coming home crippled or dead,
Young men and women who's body has bled.
They are old and haggard before their time,
Like us when we tried, but couldn't shine.
They come back with that thousand yard stare,
Only this time there are plenty who care.
My wish would be no more wars,
But, that's like trying to count the stars.
We will always be in a conflict somewhere,
Let's all keep praying it's not over here.
©Keith Bodine 2006
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Song Is " The War Drags On" By Donavon 1969
A Message For Our Returning Troops
Please Watch this video... It will help you.
Click On The MOH
Please Watch this video... It will help you.
Click On The MOH
If you see a Veteran thank him or her.
They have done a job others were unwilling to do..
They fought on foreign soil where others were unwilling to go.
I would like to say thank you to all Veterans past and present for their service.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!!
Friday, 11 November Is Veteran's Day / Thank A Vet
They have done a job others were unwilling to do..
They fought on foreign soil where others were unwilling to go.
I would like to say thank you to all Veterans past and present for their service.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU !!!
Friday, 11 November Is Veteran's Day / Thank A Vet
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