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. . Contributed By RetiredArmy On Tuesday, November 20, 2001
September 26, 1945: OSS Lieutenant Colonel A. Peter Dewey was killed in action by the Communist Vietminh near Hanoi, becoming first American casualty in Vietnam. However, Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard B. Fitzgibbon, Jr., murdered in Vietnam by a fellow airman on June 8, 1956, has been formally recognized by the Pentagon as the first American officially to die in the Vietnam War.

This is to all the Vietnam Veterans.
. . Contributed By Doll On Wednesday, November 21, 2001
I have so much respect for all of you. And so much remorse for the generations before me being so cruel. I have a special person, in my life, who is a Vietnam veteran. He has told me some of the things that he experienced while he served his tour of duty. Personally, I have a rough time comprehending how a person can go through so much without completely breaking down. Especially, during this particular war. This is only because of the such bad rap the people who served in Vietnam recieved from the American nation. A war is a war, no matter which one it is. People fight and people die. Everyone deserves the same respect. The fallen soldiers deserve respect. He deserves respect. I'm extremely proud of this person that I speak of. He's a true friend with such a big heart. He doesn't gloat and brag about what he has accomplished in his life. The true heros never do. These are the people who need the recognition that they deserve. I truly hope, one day, everyone can see that all the soldiers did and do what they had to for our country. I pray that everyone someday will respect the ones who deserve it the most. Thank You all for everything you did.Your Cause Was Just!

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW "WAYNE SAVAGE"
. . Contributed By GREG SAVAGE On Sunday, November 25, 2001
GOOD DAY EVERYONE, I'M SEARCHING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN OR SERVED WITH MY UNCLE/GODFATHER SGT WAYNE SAVAGE.HE WAS A CANADIAN CITIZEN FROM MONTREAL,QUEBEC,CANADA WHO JOINED THE U.S. AIR FORCE OUT OF PLATTSBURGH N.Y. TO TO FIGHT ALONG SIDE MEN AND WOMEN FROM OUR BROTHER COUNTRY FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVED IN!HE HELD THE RANK OF SGT,AND WAS IN DA NANG,TON SA NHUT AND OTHER PLACES AS WELL.I'M NOT SURE WHAT YEARS HE WAS THERE BUT I KNOW FOR A FACT HE WAS THERE FOR A TOTAL OF 3 YEARS.IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE HE MADE IT THROUGH HELL ON EARTH(VIETNAM)ONLY TO RETURN HOME TO CANADA AND BE KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT,JUST DOES'NT MAKE SENSE!I WAS TOO YOUNG TO REALLY REMEMBER MUCH ABOUT HIM BUT WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAY FACE TO FACE THAT I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF HIM,AND ADMIRE HIS COURAGE!I OVER THE YEARS HAVE TAKEN A GREAT INTEREST IN THE VIETNAM WAR AND HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HIM I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANSWERED,JUST TO SEE WHAT TYPE OF MAN HE WAS AND HOW HE INTERPRETTED HIS TIME IN COUNTRY?WHEN HE RETURNED BACK TO CANADA HE WORKED FOR MANY YEARS AT AIR CANADA AND WAS AN AVID HUNTER,LOVED TO PLAY HOCKEY AND ADORED HIS FAMILY.I'M VERY HAPPY TO SAY BEFORE HIS ACCIDENTAL DEATH THAT HE LIVED HIS DREAM OF LIVING IN A HOUSE ON THE SHORES OF LAKE OF 2 MOUNTAINS,WHERE HE FOUND PEACE AND IS BURIED NOT FAR FROM THERE!I'M ASKING THAT ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN HIM AND WISH TO TELL ME OF SOME EXPERIECES THEY HAD WITH HIM TO PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ANY TIME,I WILL GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS I PICK UP THE E-MAIL YOU SEND.TO ALL VETERANS WHO MADE IT HOME AND WHO DID'NT,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,YOU ARE WHAT THE TERM "HERO" STANDS FOR!GOD BLESS

Bracelet Request
. . Contributed By Courtney Perram On Wednesday, November 28, 2001
first of all, i love all of the veterans. it is you who has given me the chance to live freedom. thank you. i cant say it enough. Thank you to all of our protectors of the free. i was adopted when i was 5mos old from Korea to a loving caucasion family in ohio. unfortunately by my birthdate (1981) i never got a chance to meet my cousin Gregory Keith Reeves. He fought in the Vietnam War. and also lost his life there. My father, Guy Perram, talks about him so passionately. someone that meant a lot to him. I went to Washington DC on a trip called Up Close my senior yr in hs. we went to the wall, and i found his name on the wall. i also saw an add for bracelets with fallen soldiers names on it. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where i can get his name on a bracelet. i would really love to give it to my dad for christmas. i think its a present he will truley cheerish. PLease email me if you have any information on that. THank you so much.

SPEC 4 ROBERT TILLQUIST B 2/12 1ST CAV MEDIC
. . Contributed By JEAN TILLQUIST RISLEY On Tuesday, December 04, 2001
I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER, HE WAS KILLED IN VIETNAM NOVEMBER 4, 1965. lOOKING FOR THE LAST MAN HE SAVED.WILLIAM D WILLIAMS.

DId you know my dad?
. . Contributed By Mandi Shaw On Wednesday, December 05, 2001
Hello. I am writing in the off-chance that someone will be able to help me. I am trying to locate anyone who may have served in Vietnam with my dad, Stephen J. Shaw, III. He was in the Army, SP5. My dad could never really express his feelings about what he, and the rest of you brave heroes, experienced in the war. My dad passed away in March and I am left feeling empty not understanding such an important time in his life. I would love to be able to speak with anyone who may have even known my father-it would be a great honor for me. Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. Mandi Shaw

DOES ANYONE KNOW MY DAD?
. . Contributed By Sara On Friday, December 07, 2001
MY DAD SERVED IN VIETNAM AND IS LOOKING FOR SOME OF HIS FRIENDS THAT HAVE SERVED WITH HIM. MY DAD'S NAME IS MELVIN SCHULTZ WHOM IS FROM WISCONSIN. HE IS LOOKING FOR PAUL URESTE , GENE MILLER (4TH DIV -42ND DIVISION) FROM PA, AND GENE WASHINGTON FROM MILWAUKEE, WI. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ON THESE THREE MEN OR WHOM HAVE SERVED WITH MY DAD HE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. PLEASE EMAIL ME - SHALVER6@AOL.COM --THANK YOU!

The Traveling Memorial Wall
. . Contributed By Dottie Moon On Monday, December 10, 2001
My husband wants to visit the VietNam Memorial Wall that has been traveling around the US. We can't get to Washington so I want to find out when it will be in the Austin or San Antonio, Texas area. If anyone has any info on this I would greatly appreciate it.

A MEMORIAL TO A VIETNAM VETERAN
. . Contributed By John Armstrong On Wednesday, December 12, 2001
VIETNAM VETERAN LEFT LEGACY IN VERSE Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Roy L. Moody, a longtime fixture in downtown Worcester, MA. Died at U-Mass Memorial Medical Center -- University Campus. Mr. Moody was well-known to many downtown workers and visitors. An admitted alcoholic, Mr. Moody, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War who was stationed in Da Nang in the early 1970s, could often be spotted handing out or selling copies of poems he wrote about his combat experience. One of his poems , "Living and Dying," described how the war had deeply affected him: Take a man and put him alone, Put him 12,000 miles away from home. Empty his heart of all his blood, Make him sweat and live in the mud. . He had the guts to fight and die, He paid the price but what did he buy. Not a damn thing. ANOTHER VIETNAM VETERAN WHO'S NAME WILL NEVER BE ETCHED IN STONE, ANOTHER BROTHER VIETNAM VETERAN, ANOTHER CASUALTY OF WAR! I know you are in Heaven with many friends and no longer alone my Brother for you have served your time in HELL!

Harold Wayne Sigmon d:1/8/68 b:4/27/44 Vietnam
. . Contributed By Jim On Wednesday, December 12, 2001
He was my replacement and died before I left country. I never really got to know him but "But for the Grace of God" it could have been me. We sent him to pick up a prisoner and the Helicopter he was riding is crashed into a mountain. He was only in country a few days.