Major Dale A. Johnson
. . Contributed By Cynthia Buck On Wednesday, October 08, 2003
I am looking for anyone that might have known or been in the Air Force with my uncle, Major Dale A. Johnson. His F105 was shot down in North Vietnam in 1966.

November is for Remembering
. . Contributed By Chaplain Howard Flexer On Saturday, October 11, 2003
"November is For Remembering" This November should be "Remember A Veteran month". I'll give you my reasons with the hope that a least one hits home. First November has two important days in it. The first is Veterans Day, just one day for all the days we are free. The second one is Thanksgivings Day. Be thankful to A Veteran for that freedom. Here's my idea on how to thank a Veteran. Stop in a nursing home find a Veteran and just shake his/her hand. When your shopping and see a Veteran take the time to stop them and say thanks. All these cost nothing and will mean so much to those who put their life on hold and on the line for our country. Always remember Freedom was not free. Someone paid for it and those were Veterans. So thank those Veterans who went into Combat and those who were willing to for us. I'm not asking for anything that we cannot all do. I'm sure my fellow Veterans will feel appreciated by knowing they were not forgotten. Please give it a try. I know you'll feel better too! Semper Fi, With God Then&Now Chaplain Howard Flexer Vietnam War Veterans Flagstaff & Memorial Danielson, CT. October 2003

Did you know Stephen Thomas Runyon?

I am an official researcher from the state of Indiana and we need your help! Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School have been researching the men and women from the State of Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. We are seeking any and all help in locating Stephen T. Runyon's family or friends. If you have any information that may help, please contact us at the following: Lake Central High School, Tom Clark, History Dept., 8400 Wicker Ave., St. John, Indiana, 46373 or email at vietnamresearchers@yahoo.com Thanks!

Vietnam Buddies
. . Contributed By Randy Stafford On Thursday, October 16, 2003
Does anyone have any information on the whereabouts af David Alan Thompson. We served together with HHB 5th Batt (AWSP) 2nd artillary 1968. He was from Wennetka, Illinois and was married to a girl named Donna and had a baby daughter named Suzie. The last I heard from him, he was a student at Illinois State in Normal, Ill. in about 71 or 72. Any help would be appreciated.

SURCHING FOR A REEVES
. . Contributed By Lucas On Friday, October 17, 2003
I recently obtained a helmet from the war of Vietnam. I took great interest in it when i noticed there was the name "Reeves" written in black on the back of the helmet. On the chin strap it has an anchor. If anyone knows of any information about this helmet please contact me.

SURCHING FOR A REEVES
. . Contributed By Lucas On Friday, October 17, 2003
I recently obtained a helmet from the war of Vietnam. I took great interest in it when i noticed there was the name "Reeves" written in black on the back of the helmet. On the chin strap it has an anchor emblem inscribed in the metal. If anyone knows of any information about this helmet please contact me.

Vietnam Photos/Pictures
. . Contributed By Robyn Dunning On Sunday, October 26, 2003
I am a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am doing my final graduate project on the Vietnam War BUT particularly on the Vietnam VETERAN. I would like for one entire chapter of my thesis to showcase actual--Authentic--Pictures of Vietnam Veterans during the Vietnam War. If you have any electronic pictures to share with me I would be not only be gracious but EXtremely interested. I really believe a picture holds a thousand words.Thank you.

" The Age in my Eyes" By Chaplain Howard Flexer
. . Contributed By Chaplain Howard Flexer On Monday, October 27, 2003
"The age in my Eyes" As I look in the mirror I've seen more than most see. I see a man only 17 who was now a U.S. Marine! A boy just 12 weeks ago, but as a Marine he was a man. I see a man who learned how to fight for his life and the lives of his fellow Marines. He was not old enough to drink or even vote in his country. A man who if needed would give up his life as short as it was in defense of that same country. I see a Marine who slept in locker rooms in San Diego on nights he had liberty. I see a man who was a disk jockey at the Servicemen's YMCA while he was stationed there during schooling. I see a man who owned just what he could fit in a sea bag. I see a man who was sent to Camp Pendleton to become a field Radio Operator with the artillery. I see a Marine who along with many other Marines was ordered to get ready to ship out in 48 hours. As we packed up our equipment we wondered to where. I do not remember Vietnam being a big thing back then. As we prepared we could not let anyone know on the outside. A Marine who drove down to San Diego to board the APA 27 in a group called RLT 7. After many weeks at sea as I sometimes slept in the bow Gun turret. Then early one morning I saw the faint lights of Hawaii. As we entered Pearl Harbor we stood at attention as we passed the US Arizona. During our stay I took time to visit the Arizona Memorial. I see a Man every much moved by just being there to honor those who allowed me to grow up free. I see a man still wondering where we would end up even though word got around that place was Vietnam. We arrived in Okinawa and depart the ship the Marine Corps way over the side and landed on White Beach as earlier Marines did in WW II only not under fire. I see a man off on the LST 1161 to Vietnam over the South China Sea after more training. As the ship hit the beach in Vietnam we departed Lock & loaded ready to put all that training to use. I found myself in Combat the very next day as these eyes observed its first taste of what real combat was. From that day till the flight out of Vietnam these eyes had aged more that my body had. Now as I look in the mirror I see that my body has caught up with these eyes. These eyes know all too well that it's not how long we live to see, but how much those eyes see. Chaplain Howard Flexer Vietnam War Veterans Flagstaff & Memorial October 26, 2003

Did you know Melvin A Holland?
. . Contributed By Bill Vincelette On Friday, October 31, 2003
Recently a Vietnam vet visited our school. He gave each of us a bracelet. I am wearing Melvin Holland's bracelet. I would like to know more info about him. So any one who met him in combat or any family members that have been left behind can contact me. Thank you.

I am looking my father
. . Contributed By Tuan On Monday, November 03, 2003
I am Tuan looking my dad. My father's name is David Hughes, serving in Armor regiment in Qui Nhon - Vietnam from 1968 - 1971. Then, he was coming back Vietnam. But since then, my mom and I lost his contact. (My mom is Hai Dao). Currently, I am living in Washington state, I can be contacted at tuanvytran@comcast.net.