searching for a friend
. . Contributed By Jennie from New Zealand On Wednesday, June 11, 2003
Does anyone know Marine Michael Kennedy? He lived in California. He was in Sydney, Australia and then shipped out to Vietnam around 1968 I think. He was a gunner if I recall. He lived on Imperial Avenue in San Diego. I would like to find out what happened to him.

David Lynn Norman
. . Contributed By Sonya Butler On Wednesday, June 11, 2003
He is a missing classmate and those classmates need him. Some have said he died in the Vietnam War. Others feel as though he is still here. Has anyone heard about him? Thanks, Donna Ray Hodges

Appreciation to all Vets & Familys
. . Contributed By Walter Hyde On Thursday, June 12, 2003
From someone who knows a little about what some of the vets goes through. And also the families. I am a Vietnam Vet. I was with the 84th engineer batallion company C in 1968 and 1969. Even though I was an engineer we worked with the marines airforce and anyone who needed us. And yes the engineers do get shot at. And pulled guard duty every other night. When we wasnt on guard we were usually on allert and in the bunkers anyway. We had fuel tanks behind us which after the fourth time they were hit they melted to the ground. And almost burned us out. We had snipers shooting at us regular. We had an ammo dump a little ways from our company. and it was blown up 3 times. But the worse thing for me is having a brother killed in nam in 1966. He was also a best friend. Why did we not get to finish the job. Political I guess.Anyway hello and good luck Vets,and thanks. And Thanks to the people who appreciate and think of the Vets. And could also use a penpal. My email address is wwhyde68@hotmail.com Again thanks.

Captain Richard Lee Treas, Delta Co commander 1/26
. . Contributed By Kim Treas On Friday, June 13, 2003
Call name Doble Delta Six. Company Commander from april(?) - August 22, 1969 KIA Bien Hoa, S. Vietnam. Looking for others who served with him. RTO - named Gabriel(?) and his 1st Sgt. Quinn(?). Caompany Rosters are greatly appriectated from that time period. Peace to all. Thanks Kim.

E4 WILLIAM C. (BILL) HELM
. . Contributed By ROSEMARY SCARBROUGH On Friday, June 13, 2003
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON E4 WILLIAM C. (BILL) HELM. HE WAS AN RTO IN THE 9THN DIVISION. HE WAS WOUNDED IN JULY 1969 IN DINH TOUNG, SOUTH VIETNAM. HE DIED JULY 11, 1969 IN A HOSPITAL IN DA NANG. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW, OR SERVED WITH HIM IN VIETNAM. ALL REPLYS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Anyone who knew, Paul Raymond Hanger Jr.
. . Contributed By Michelle Zwaagstra On Sunday, June 15, 2003
I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Paul Raymond Hanger Jr. I was in 4/9th Manchu's, and was initially assigned to the 25th Inf. He was from Galesburg, Ill. and at the time of Vietnam he was married and had two duaghters. He is still living. We are tying to file a claim with the VA, and the VA told us that my father needed to prove that he had a stressor while he was in the Army. I thought just being, seeing and doing what the soldiers did in Vietnam was enough. I guess not. It would be much appreciated if anyone out there was able to help. Thank you

Jerry Vanderzwaag
. . Contributed By Chris On Friday, June 20, 2003
I am looking for any information on Jerry.He was living in Canada, but was orignaly from Detroit. We were told he was KIA in Vietnam, in 1968, no other details.

Vietnam vets and Type 2 Diabetes
. . Contributed By John K. Sweetman On Monday, June 23, 2003
If you are a Vietnam veteran and you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes be sure to contact your local VA representative. You are entitled to free medical supplies and disability compensation. Type 2 Diabetes is now presumed to be a result of exposure to Agent Orange and it is considered to be a service connected disability. It is estimated that up to 10% of surviving Vietnam veterans suffer from this affliction. Pass it on.

SFC Cecil A Meares
. . Contributed By Dorothy Meares Phillips On Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Searching for anyone that new my Dad SFC Cecil A Meares. He served in Korea. Was stationed at Fort Bragg. He was at Nha Trang Vietnam he died there in September of 1967. I know that he worked in supplies. Would love to hear anything at all that someone might remember about him. I was only 8 when I lost him.

Sgt. Larry Gene Gosch
. . Contributed By Jackie Redfearn On Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Looking for friends of SGT. LARRY Gene Gosch who served in Vietnam Nov. 18,1968 until he was killed in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam June 06,1969. Larry was from Lineville, Iowa and I am his sister Jackie. I was 10 when he died and miss him so very much! My love, respect and Thanks to all Vietnam vets both living and passed who served our country.