Still Looking
. . Contributed By Lenny Yourth On Saturday, November 29, 2003
Were are the guys from I corps 1st.Battalion 83rd.Artillery C Battery 8inch.175mm who were at Firebases Bastogne,Boyde,Apr.68-69.

looking for Earl A Crouse USMC

Anyone knowing the where abouts of Earl Crouse, last known address Guard Company, Hq.Bn. Hq. USMC, Henderson Hall, Arlington, Va, he served there in 1965-1966. Have him contact me at my E-Mail address. Thank you.

Cam Rahn Bay Army Depot
. . Contributed By Larry Bolyard On Saturday, November 29, 2003
I am looking for any information on my unit stationed at Cam Rahn Bay Army Depot in the Inventory Control Section, from April 1970 to May 1971.

1SG Pascal C. Poolaw, Native American Hero
. . Contributed By MSG Donald H. Pruitt, US Army Ret. On Sunday, November 30, 2003
1SG Poolaw died a hero on Nov 7th, 1967 in Vietnam while rescuing his Battalion Commander and members of his staff. For his actions, 1SG Poolaw was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for bravery against a superior force of North Vietnamese soldiers. 1SG Poolaw had enlisted in the US Army during WW2, and while fighting in Europe against the German Army, was wounded and awarded the Silver Star for his actions in defending a machine gun implacement, which he refused to surrender to the enemy. Again in the Korean War, 1SG Poolaw was wounded and awarded the Silver Star for Heroism on the battlefield against the North Koreans. After he had retired in 1962, 1SG Poolaw didn't have to be concerned about going to fight in the war in Vietnam. But this hero had 4 sons who were also in the US Military. 1SG Poolaw attempted to gain exemption for his sons from having to go to Vietnam by reentering the US Army and volunteering for assignment to Vietnam. 1SG Poolaw got his assignment, but lost his life on November 7th, 1967, along with 14 other members of the 1st Bn, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. One of those soldiers was awarded the Medal of Honor that day. 1SG Poolaw died as the true hero he had always been on that day. His attempt to keep his sons out of harms way failed however as his son Pascal C. Poolaw, JR who was also in Vietnam at the time, escorted his father's body home to Oklahoma for burial. Pascal was later wounded and lost a leg, in addition to being shot five times on the battlefield. May the spirit of this great American hero live on forever in the minds of all Americans. 1SG Poolaw was my unit First Sergeant in Co A, 1st Battle Group, 31st Infantry, 7th Infantry Division in Korea in 1958-59. 1SG Poolaw will always be my hero.

Capt. Ronald Mastin, ex-POW
. . Contributed By forrest. (the fizz) On Monday, December 01, 2003
Looking for relatives of Capt Ronald Mastin. Have a friend who would like to give his POW bracelet that she has worn for years to the CAPT himself, or any relative interested in having it. Please contact me at: fizzmoe300@yahoo.com. Thank you, all vets, all services.

Name sort
. . Contributed By Vernon Wood On Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Is there anywhere that I can go to find a listing of Names on the Wall that is sorted by state and county? If anyone cane help me please email me.

MARINE
. . Contributed By Donald Waugh On Wednesday, December 03, 2003
Looking for Marines who served in Vietnam in 1970-1971 around Marble Mountain and Danang. Please contactd Donald Waugh 956 Middle Rd. Lot 32-A Oswego, New York 13126

On The White Ashes
. . Contributed By Bert Imada On Thursday, December 04, 2003
In silently contemplating the transient nature of hunam existence, nothing is more fragile and fleeting in this world than life of man.Thus , we have not heard of human life lasting for thousand years. Life swiftly passes and who among men can maintain his form for even a hundred years?Whether I go before others, or other go before me;wether it be today or tommorrow, who is to know?Those who leave before us are as countless as the drop of dew. Though in the morning we may return to white ashes. When the winds of impermanence blow, our eyes are closed forever;and when the last breath leaves us, our face loses its color.Though loved ones gather and lament, everthing is to no avail. The body is then sent into an open field and vanishes from this world with the smoke of cremation, leaving only the white ashes.There is nothing more real than this truth of life. The fragile nature of human existance underlies both the young and old, and therefore we must, one and all turn to the teaching of the Buddha and awaken to the ultimate source of life. By so understanding the meaning of death, we shall come to fully appriciate the teaching of this life which is unrepeatable and thus to be treasured above all esle. By virtue of true compassion, let us realize the irreplaceable value of human life,and let us together live with the Nembustu in our Hearts. With reverance , I remain To the brothers of the 5th SFGA CCN(MACV/SOG)and to the Brothers of RECON- 1/52Bn Americal Div,Thank You for you Great sacrifice and I hope that we'll meet someday.Budha

Looking for men who served with James K. Brown
. . Contributed By Beth On Thursday, December 04, 2003
My father passed this last Feb. he talked little about the war but alot about the people he met. I just want to thank everyone who fought and also who touched my fathers life.

Looking for my father'brother/military buddies
. . Contributed By His little girl Frances On Friday, December 05, 2003
Hello, my father was one of a kind. Always had a smile on his face, would do anything for the next person. He loved being in the military especially a Marine -- 5th Marines 3rd Battalion -- so Leatherkneck I'am very proud of my father and his brothers for doing such a wonderful thing for our country. I love all of you for that and may God keep you under his wings. God bless you all who made it back and the ones who did not and their families. My father,my best friend, someone who I will always carry in my heart. My dad was one of the fallen soldiers. Dad I miss you. His buddies that I was in contact with I did not forget any of you. Please get in touch with me. My dad named was Francisco Gonzalez JR. They called him Speedy. He was little but had a big heart. If anyone has any pictures with my father or his boot camp pictures,please email me. My dad was a Marine and a proud one. If he were alive today he would say I would do it all over again. God bless all of you who did serve with my fatherand the ones who did not serve with him and god bless all the families,,of vietnam war and the war of today the lord is watching over them,,god bless all hoorah. My dad also was in Guang Nam and some other places.