Anthony McKelvey mrajmck@yahoo.com Charlie Company 6/31 3/9th Inf Div Englewood N J 07631 forever lasting meeting It was in the middle of June 1970 and I was with C company for a couple of weeks and we had come back in when we got word that some guys from our unit ran over a land mine in a jeep and were blown up, two were dead and two were alive. As usual the call came out for us to mount up to do a security and clean up. Anyway I got my gear on and my aid bag and went to the launching area and I was standing with my Senior aid man Sp/5 Mike Cohill and Lt Simons when Doc Dorsey came up dressed too, he said that he would go out there and do his stuff. There wasn't even a pause when the Lt told me to stand down because Doc Dorsey had more experience than me, I'm a medic also. So I argued my point to no avail and was mad at him for taking my place that night, so my partner Eddie Murphy pulled me back and told me not to be upset that Dorsey was OK and he was real good.
The next day I went by the Aid Station and one of the survivors was in there and they were checking him over but I did not see Dorsey to tell him I was not mad or anything. I was an NFG and missed something that happened to my guys and that bothered me but the Lt was the decider of the situation. Anyway Specialist Cohill told me how bad it was and be thankful I didn't go out that night. The next thing that was done I was moved to another fire support base and never saw Doc Dorsey again.
Up comes July 3,1970 and we were being put in by birds when we got the word over the radio's that a group of our guys hit a mine planted in the water and people were thrown out of the boat into the river. This is what I heard 'They were riding in Kenner Boats when they hit a bomb in the water and were thrown from the boat and Dorsey had helped two people to safety and went to help the third person when the current took him under and then they could not find him. They set up a security perimeter that night and the next day found him 25 feet from were he went under.' That night I Knew it was him that was missing and my unit was still out in the field and all I could think of was he was all alone by himself and I never got to see him to tell I wasn't mad at him. I think about him a lot, He is truly authentic, never blinked always ready to do for others. That single incident has changed my life forever and how I react to people. Mar 28, 2009
manny g Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe Union Gap, WA. 98903 “You are Remembered” Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!! Jul 3, 2007
Manuel Pino Bco 2/8th 1st Cav 68-69 Fellow Medic mpjr54@msn.com
The proud young valor that rose above the mortal and then, at last, was mortal after all. Rest in peace.
Victoria Dorsey-Callen vicnvac99@aol.com Brother p.o. box 5301 Fair Oaks, Ca 95628 USA Tim Dorsey was my brother and I would like to communicate with anyone that was was with him in Vietnam. Thanks Friday, March 10, 2000
Robert Stewart webmaster@6thofthe31st.zzn.com Same Battalion 6/31st Wall http://members.cox.net/cmccammon3/KIA.htm The 6/31st has started a "Wall" for its fallen comrades. We welcome comment from friends and Family. At the time of Tim's death he was assigned to HHC 6/31st, 9th Division. Wednesday, March 10, 2004
David Izzo davidi@thevillages.net Same Platoon 17482 SE 79th Lovewood Ave The Villages, Fl 32162 USA Alive in My Heart My recollection of Doc Dorsey's last day is as follows. We where inserted off the rivers for a night ambush and where to be picked up the next morning by choppers. The next morning the choppers where inserting ARVN troops and could not pick us up, so the skimmer boats came back up the river. We heard a sampan at the mouth of the river not realizing the possibility. Upon leaving in two skimmer boats, the first with Doc Dorsey on, we proceeded down the small inlet and hit a booby trap at the mouth of the river. The second boat (I was in pushed through) and dragged part of the first boat and men with us. Doc proceeded to help bring guys to shore (Doc not knowing how to swim) and finally succumbed to drowning. This was July 3rd, 1970. July 4th a few of us went back to recover his body of which I also was one of the men. It was was very sad, Doc was a good man and new father! I have pictures of Doc treating Vietnamese kids and doing what he did best! Sgt. David Izzo davidi@thevillages.net Thursday, June 10, 2004
This picture is of William "Doc" Dorsey and myself SGT David Izzo (Middle) and Geral Schmith who was wounded June 12, 1970. As you can see by the photo Doc Dorsey was a caring, loving human being that died saving other soldiers in our platoon. Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Sue Farrell suebee50@excite.com None Rest in peace. May God bestow His blessings and bring comfort to your loved ones on the anniversary of your death. Thursday, July 03, 2003
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