James Marvin Ball USMC d:9/16/70
. . Contributed By James Marvin Ball On Friday, December 14, 2001
I severed with a James Marvin Ball in Vietnam 67-68, I know he made it home from that tour, is this the same person? We went over together on ship, I also am James Marvin Ball, we were the same rank and going to the same unit. I transferred to 1/4/3.

bracelet
. . Contributed By Sean R. Espa On Friday, December 14, 2001
I found a exchange bracelet in abox of things my father gave me years ago,the name othe bracelet is S/SGT. Richard Perricone dated 7-12-67. My dad did not know this man he said but he wore the bracelet every day until it broke in the70's.I am fortunate to still have my dad he served state side and my uncle returned from that awfull place Vietnam.If some one knows of any family or friends of Richard Perricone please let me know i would like to let them have this bracelet and the news parer clipping that goes with it.Thank you and god bless America

Gary Dennis Fernandez
. . Contributed By Evelyn Fernandez-Baron On Saturday, December 15, 2001
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother, Gary Dennis Fernandez. He was in the Army, and started his tour of duty on Dec. 28, 1967 and was killed on Jan. 7, 1968 in Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam. I know he wasn't there long, but if anyone was there with him, please contact me. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, and God Bless.

SERVICES WITH 1ST OR 3RD ENG BN VIETNAM 1965 -66
. . Contributed By ALAN L. MATTOX On Sunday, December 16, 2001
FORMER MARINE ALAN MATTOX TRYING TO CONTACT MARINES THAT SERVED WITH 1ST OR 3RD ENG BN,VIETNAM 1965-1966,CHARLIE CO 1ST ENG BN OR ALPHA CO 3RD ENG BN.

David Earl True
. . Contributed By Thomas E True On Wednesday, December 19, 2001
My father served in Vietnam. He died Jan. 11, 1997 from Agent Orange exposure. I would like to know if any Veterans from this War knew my father, and if any of you know people I can contact about getting his name on the wall. I have had trouble with the VA and politicians and would entertain any suggestions on how to get this accomplished. Thank you.

Looking for anyone who Served with my brothers
. . Contributed By Marie Hojeij On Thursday, December 20, 2001
I am looking for anyone who knew my brothers, Kenneth Olenzuk Branch: Marine Corps, LCPL-Tour of duty began May 10, 1967 Date of Casualty: December 25, 1967. He was stationed in Thua Thien, Vietnam. Paul Olenzuk Branch: Army, PFC-Tour of duty began July 19, 1968; Date of Casualty: August 10, 1968 He was stationed in Thua Thien, Vietnam. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Looking for someone who servered with my uncle
. . Contributed By Melissa (ray) Brink On Saturday, December 22, 2001
I am looking for anyone that my have served with LCPL Ronald Ray he died on Aug 12,1969 He was a marine I don't know what unit he was with the only thing that I was told was he was killed trying to save a buddy that got shot. He was KIA in Quang Nam South Vietnam

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE HERO'S"
. . Contributed By Greg Savage On Monday, December 24, 2001
GOOD DAY TO ALL,I JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!TO ALL YOU VETS WHO MADE IT HOME AND ESPECIALLY TO THE ONES WHO DID'NT AN EVEN BIGGER MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW CANADIAN VIETNAM VETERANS.I MYSELF AM NOT A VN VET BUT MY UNCLE "WAYNE SAVAGE" IS A CANADIAN VIETNAM VET WHO WE MISS VERY MUCH!MERRY CHRISTMAS,FELIZ NAVIDAD,JOYEUX NOEL AND PROFOUND HAPPINESS AND PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR!GOD BLESS.

"We Were Soldiers."
. . Contributed By Carol On Thursday, December 27, 2001
Anyone who doesn't know about the upcoming Mel Gibson/ Randall Wallace movie MUST see it. It comes out March 2002. Based on the Ia Drang Battle that BRGAN the Vietnam War, this true story is about a brotherhood and family bond so close, so pure, so willing to fight for the fredom we all have. Freedom is not free.my father made the ultimate sacrafice. This story honors these men.and shows how it affected the loved ones left behind. My father was one of those heroes.After 9/11 there has been an outburst of patriotism, I have had it all along, and am proud to see us all pulling together, and supporting our troops. I missed out on so much. empty halls that never echoed my fathers footsteps. Blankets that would have smelled better if he had tucked me in, giggles and swings and tickling and cries that would have been caressed by his love.you see, freedom is not free. Let us remember all our fallen heroes. God Bless. In memory of Sgt Jack Gell, and in honor of John Rangel, Garry Dunlow, Tony Nadal, Hal Moore, Joe Galloway, Bill Beck, John Clarke. and all the awesome men of the 1st Cav. "Gary Owen"

US Citizenship Granted to Service Personnel 1969
. . Contributed By Barbara On Friday, January 04, 2002
I am looking for any service personnel who became US citizens, while serving in Vietnam, on October 24, 1969 in a ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel in Honolulu. Would like to hear whatever details you can remember about that day. There were approx. 600 men and women who became citizens that day in what was written up in the Honolulu paper as the largest citizenship swearing in ceremony for US military personnel.