The Passing of Mrs. Ban
. . Contributed By Tommy Le On Thursday, August 29, 2002
Mrs. Ban, the wife of Colonel Nguyen Kim Ban, had passed away in July after a heavy stroke. Colonel Nguyen Kim Ban was one of the last three ARVN soldiers: one two-star General, one Colonel, and one Sargent, who stood fast and hold out the ARVN National Military Headquarters in Saigon. The three were then captured by the invading Communist troops. Colonel Ban was imprisoned for 17 years and was finally released from his capture due to his poor health. Col. Ban, Mrs Ban and their family were finally allowed to settled in US. Since their arrival in early 1992, Mrs. Ban helped her "Colonel" husband and led the VietNamese community in conducting their annual memorial services, under the sponsorship of The National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition, at the VN Veteran Memorial Walls in remembrance of all VN, US, and Allied personnel who had heroically lost their lives during the Vietnam war, to fight for our freedom, democracy, and liberty that we all are enjoying today.

agent orange
. . Contributed By Holly On Thursday, August 29, 2002
My Grandfather passed away last December from lung cancer which was brought on by agent orange. I was wondering if the vietnam memorial could add names, and if so whether or not my grandfather classifies as a candidate to have his name engraved on the wall. If anyone has any information or advise please feel free to contact me. thank you

Lost Friends
. . Contributed By Holly On Thursday, August 29, 2002
I would like to get in touch with anyone who served with my Grandfather in Vietnam, his name was Larry Roop and he served during, what I believe to have been, 1964-1966.

4th. Infantry Div. Ranger LRRP 1967 Kontum,Vietnam
. . Contributed By Patrick Welling On Thursday, August 29, 2002
Looking for anyone who serverd with my cousin Robert L. Johnson 4th. Infantry Div. Ranger LRRP KIA Aug. 01 1967 Kontum, South Vietnam. I was just a kid. any information would be appreciated

Forever Grateful
. . Contributed By Deborah Lilly On Friday, August 30, 2002
I am forever grateful to the men and women who sacrificed their all for our freedom. My Dad served in Vietnam from 1970 - 1972 in the Navy. A couple of years ago we visited the "Wall".and was one of the most moving moments in my life.it was a incredibly humbling experience and really brought home the sacrafices our men and women of our military make to ensure our freedom.

PFC DAN BULLOCK
. . Contributed By STEVE ADAMS On Saturday, August 31, 2002
Dan was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Brother Bullock. Upon the death of Dan's mother when he was twelve years old his father moved the family to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Mr. Bullock hoped for better opportunities for himself and his family. Dan on the other hand would have other plans. As a young boy he dreamed of becoming a United States Marine, a pilot or a Police Officer. On September 18, 1968 Dan Bullock enlisted in the United States Marines fulfilling one of his childhood dreams. Dan was just a young man with a dream. Upon his enlistment in the Marines, Dan was sent to Parris Island , South Carolina to begin basic training. On December 12, 1968 Dan graduated from Marine Corps., Basic Training. For the next five months Dan would receive more advanced training. On May 18, 1969 Private First Class Dan Bullock was sent to Vietnam as a member of Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On June 7, 1969 at An Hoa Combat Base, An Hoi, Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. "Just another Casualty of War, Almost but not quite." At the time of Dan's death his company commander, Captain R.N. Kingrey, United States Marine Corps., wrote to Dan's family the following" "The recent death of your son, PFC. Dan Bullock, United States Marine Corps, on June 7, 1969 An Hoa Combat Base, Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam is a source of great sorrow to me and all the members of Company F. Dan was assigned as a Rifleman in the 2nd Plt of Company F. During the early morning hours of June 7, Co. F was in night defensive positions on the perimeter of the An Hoa Combat Base. An assault of the lines started at approximately 1:00 a.m. Dan immediately realized that the attack was stronger than usual and that the ammunition supply was becoming depleted. He rushed to get more ammo for his unità He constantly exposed himself to the enemy fire in order to keep the company supplied with the ammunition needed to hold off the attack. As the attack pressed on, Dan again went to get more ammunition when he was mortally wounded by a burst of enemy small arms and died instantly at approximately 1:50 a.m." This simple letter to Dan's parents reflects the heroism of PFC. Dan Bullock. However, he has not been recognized for his heroism. In other circumstances, he would have at the very least been nominated for the "Medal of Honor", and/or received the "Navy Cross" or the "Bronze Star", he did not. Circumstances dictated that he would not. Upon his death Dan was returned home to Goldsboro, North Carolina where he buried in a small cemetery in an unmarked grave where he would lie for more then thirty years. Thanks to the commitment of the PFC. Dan Bullock Foundation, former United States Marines, like myself and Franklin McArthur, other veterans and veteran organizations and especially Sally Jessey Raphael the talk show host, Private First Class Dan Bullock would finally receive his headstone. On October 27, 2000 a caravan of veterans embarked on a journey from Brooklyn, New York to Goldsboro, North Carolina to place Dan's Headstone at his grave. Along the way we would receive escorts from several Police departments, veteran organizations including Rolling Thunder and Nam Knights. On October 28, 2000 after the United States Marine Corps denied our request for a military ceremony for Dan, the United States Air Force graciously performed the ceremony at the cemetery for Dan. Again circumstance dictated the Marines actions. By now you may be wondering what the circumstances were, that would cause the United States Marines to so dishonor one of their own. One who died heroically for his Country. Private First Dan Bullock, United States Marine, Deceased is the youngest U.S. Marine to die in battle since World War I. At the time of PFC. Bullock's death he was only fifteen (15) years old. Dan enlisted in the Marines at the age of fourteen. From the time Dan enlisted until his death, the Marines did not know that he was underage and Dan despite his age was in appearance quite the man. For several years the PFC. Dan Bullock Foundation has tried in vein to get the United States Marine Corps recognize Dan and to change their records regarding Dan being a Fraudulent Enlistment. While in fact this is true, in spirit Dan was a Marine Through and through and the bullets that killed Dan were not fraudulent, they in fact were very real. I have stared endlessly at Dan's photograph asking myself what if Dan had not been killed in Vietnam what greatness could he have achieved both as a Marine and as a person. This is a question we will never know. As the President of the United States and Commander In Chief you have not only the power but, the ability to right a wrong, Dan deserves his place in history despite his transgression. We have no desire to shame or embarrass the Marines for as former Marines, the eagle, globe, and anchor flows through our blood. Had there been time under the circumstances, we believe that at the very least Dan would have received for the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and/or at most he would have been nominated for the Medal of Honor. Mr. President, we respectfully request that you review the enclosed materials and upon your review, should you believe that Dan is deserving of special consideration that his record as a fraudulent enlistment be either expunged and/or reflect his heroic actions in battle. We also request that Dan be recognized for his heroics in battle.

menson
. . Contributed By rhonda jones On Monday, September 02, 2002
i am looking for a living family member of Mr. Menson who died in the Vietnam War. i believe their hometown state was MN or ND. please contact me. jonesrhonda@hotmail.com

Quang Tri South Vietnam July 29, 1967
. . Contributed By Phillip Roberts On Friday, September 06, 2002
Hello I'm looking for anyone who knows anyone, or has any info. about Quang Tri, South Vietnam around July 29, 1967. My uncle was PFC Eddie Leroy Roberts USMC.Please help me to find so closer. My E-Mail address is pjroberts007@aol.com Thanks Alot and God Bless You All

Quang Tri South Vietnam July 29, 1967
. . Contributed By Phillip Roberts On Friday, September 06, 2002
Hello I'm looking for anyone who knows anyone, or has any info. about Quang Tri, South Vietnam around July 29, 1967. My uncle was PFC Eddie Leroy Roberts USMC.Please help me to find some closier. My E-Mail address is pjroberts007@aol.com Thanks Alot and God Bless You All

KEEP THE WALL FOR THE VIETNAM VETS . . . PLEASE
. . Contributed By von On Monday, September 09, 2002
PLEASE JOIN WITH ME IN PLEADING WITH THE "WALL" DECISION MAKERS TO KEEP THE WALL STRICTLY FOR VIETNAM VETS. THERE IS A RUMOR THAT THE NAMES OF POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREMEN FROM THE SEPT 11TH ATTACK WILL BE ADDED TO THE WALL. WHILE I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR THOSE POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREMEN (AND WOMEN) WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES ATTEMPTING TO SAVE OTHERS, THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL WALL IS NOT THE PLACE TO HONOR THEM. THERE WILL BE, OR CAN BE, OTHER MEANS OF COMMEMORATING THOSE OF SEPT 11TH WHO DIED TRYING TO SAVE OTHERS. IT TOOK MUCH TOO LONG TO ACHIEVE THE HONOR OF THE WALL FOR OUR VIET VETS - IT SHOULD, AND MUST REMAIN, O-N-L-Y FOR THEM. YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT I AM A 66 YEAR OLD WOMAN; A WIFE OF A FORMER MARINE WHO SERVED PRIOR TO 'NAM BUT MY YOUNG BROTHER-IN-LAW SERVED 3 TOURS IN NAM. I AM OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER HOW MY UNCLES WHO SERVED IN WWII WERE HONORED AND RESPECTED UPON THEIR RETURN HOME. AS A 9 OR 10 YEAR OLD, I WAS SOOOOO PROUD TO WALK DOWN THE STREET WITH ONE OF MY FIVE UNCLES WHO SERVED. MY HEART WAS BROKEN TO SEE THE SHABBY TREATMENT SOME GAVE OUR (AND THEY WERE AND ARE "OUR") 'NAM VETS. PLEASE EMAIL OR WRITE TO THE MANAGERS OF THE WALL, ASKING THAT NO NAME OTHER THAN A VIET VET BE INSCRIBED ON THIS WALL. OUR VETS DESERVE THIS SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT. PLEASE HELP. GOD BLESS YOU AND SEMPER FI von of donvonvee@aol.com