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Name: Owen Reginald Kitchener
Homepage: http://www.gunner.dyns.net/
Hometown: Stoke-on-Trent.United Kingdom.
Sent: 06.44 - fri 11 apr 2003

A first class Web Site,a lot of historical facts.
Reg. British Korean War Veteran.

Name: kathleenkendrick
Hometown: zelienoplepa
Sent: 16.23 - thu 3 apr 2003

Thank you so very much, I've enjoyed your site keep up the good work , and always remeber. You should be very proud, God Bless America

Name: Joe Weiss
Hometown: Hutchinson,KS
Sent: 12.09 - thu 27 mar 2003

I was with Air America when Saigon fell. Remember seeing a few Marines that I was a 2lt with. We all felt better when we saw the big gray fleet and of course our U.S. Marines on their last mission in that part of the world. A tear jerker day for more reasons than one. Sincerely, Joe Weiss

Name: dave
Sent: 11.17 - mon 3 feb 2003

I was on board the USS Vancouver (LPD-2) during the evacuation of Saigon. As the onduty Radioman Petty Officer I pulled the flash message that the Capital had fallen and rushed the message out to the bridge. The entire bridge watch was on the starboard side watching what looked in the sunrise like hundreds of helicopters lifting off from the city to head our direction. Even more memorable for me, however, was later in the morning witnessing hundreds of marines lined up shoulder to shoulder from our "well deck" all the way up to and across our flight deck, then down an accommodation ladder as they passed "cargo" that came out to us in our "mike boats." They did this as their 4 hour watch duty--then they continued for another 4 hours, and longer, voluntarily. Their cargo was babies. I have no idea how many, but it had to be thousands. I stood and watched them work like some surreal fire brigade dedicated to putting out even just a little part of the fire of fear and hate that surrounded that day by carefully, but quickly, passing babies one after another. As a sailor, I was part and parcel to the usual snide comments exchanged between squids and jarheads, but I am still touched when I remember their tears as they worked to save the children of a fallen nation. I salute all of the men and women of the United States Marine Corps who bring pride and honor to our nation.

Name: William R. (Bill) Rapp
Hometown: Columbus Ohio
Sent: 22.31 - tue 28 jan 2003

I was on the choppers with General Carey and Col Al Gray when we went into the DAO Compound. lstSgt 59-89

Name: William R. Waller
Hometown: massillon, ohio
Sent: 09.41 - mon 27 jan 2003

Very good site. Hope to see some of you at the Mega reunion at Quantico. LM253 William R.[Bill] Waller

Name: james edwards
Hometown: rapid city,SD
Sent: 21.48 - thu 19 dec 2002

I was on the U.S.S Duluth LPD-6. Mike Co 3/9. anyone else out there, with this unit?.I was the native american(sioux).

Sent: 08.02 - thu 12 dec 2002

Our names are Wes and Dexxter. We are seventh graders. Was Viet Nam like a forest? What were the hospitals like? How many nurses were there? We watched a movie about the Viet Nam Wall.
Thank you for accepting us on your site.

Name: rickey cole
Hometown: florence alabama
Sent: 11.34 - wed 11 dec 2002

i was in the phillipines in 75 to 76 was stationed at subic bay marine barracks. the marines from my barracks were sent to cubi point to help with the evac of saigon. i remember having to sleep on the flight line waiting for the planes to come in we would unload one send it back to nam and wait for the next one to land i never got to vietnam myself but the faces of those marines getting off those planes made me glad i never had to go. but i have all the respect in the world those masrines and all military who served. semper fi . cpl rickey cole, Co A Marine Barracks

Name: Richard Blanton
Hometown: Emporia,Kansas
Sent: 18.30 - sat 7 dec 2002

I participated in the operation Frequent Wind with 1/9 3rd.Mar.Div. I thank you for this site.

Name: J. Logan
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
Sent: 15.57 - thu 5 dec 2002

I am in the midst of a Hero unit with my 7th grade reading students. I want them to understand the gift they've received through the bravery of men and women in our armed forces. They (and I?) take so much for granted.
A simple thank you is not enough.

Name: Maj. Tom Ochala USMC Ret.
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
Sent: 22.09 - sat 2 nov 2002

Served proudly as the PLT CMRD of 3rdplt/G/2/4/3rdMarDiv. Evacuated Phnom Phen several weeks earlier. A little "dicey". Started the Saigon thing a whole lot later than we could have because of political reasons. We were landed in the wrong LZ and had to adjust ending up in the DAO Annex which was our objective. As the perimeter was reduced we were ordered back to the DAO where we were extracted.

Name: Peter M Lowe
Hometown: Boston
Sent: 11.14 - wed 30 oct 2002

Served in msg Saigon 68---69 would like anyone who served with me to contact me---semper fi

Name: Terence Wood
Hometown: london. england
Sent: 05.56 - mon 21 oct 2002

as someone very interested in american history i found your site very interesting. hindsite is a very good thing but the question must be asked would vietnam be worse off it was left alone as a civil war.
i spoke to many us air force vietnam veterans in england during the war, and was suprised to hear hostile comments against politicians when i consider the united states is the worlds greatest country because of democracy, and the rule of the elected. having said that, soldiers or marines often have to make up for failing foreign policies. and in vietnam there does not appear to have been a clear strategy.i remember an american officer in vietnam saying if the enemy sends nine more soldiers we send ten. it did not occur to him that ment the enemy had the initiative. i whatever your view , marines, went to war in vietnam to do their duty as they saw it and courage and sacrifice deserves to be rememberd.well done.

Name: Mike Sullivan
Hometown: San Juan Capistreano CA
Sent: 19.28 - thu 26 sep 2002

You bums should be taken out and washed in a tub of stale beer! Put my picture on the front of this excellent web page, only the good Lord knows how many people you have scared into total sobriety. Anyway it was nice to be remembered.

Semper Fi Y'all

Name: Claudio Ferraroni, Italy
Sent: 15.25 - wed 25 sep 2002

I am a south east asia lover. Read a lot about this war, and taking advantage of the hindsight, I want to say that Vietnam war was fare and had to be fought. Many were against the war at the time and are at ease arguing that it had not to be fought.Eventually they manged to made combatant's efford vane hindering the military actions. My opinion is different. . . my opinion is that all those who were against the war should consider the unspeakable suffering inflicted on the Vietnamese people by the NVA and VC after "liberation", prooved, if not evident enough, by the relentless flow of boat people who littered the sea for around 15 years after the end of the war, and understand that the moral commitment of the USA has been highly respectable. It has been prooved by the facts after the war, in one word DICTATORSHIP.
My highest respect to the servicemen who died there to defend the ideal of freedom, and to those who came back and had to face hostile attitude from their own people.

Name: JJohn H. Harrison/U.S.M.C/Ret./L/Cpl
Hometown: Houston,Tx.
Sent: 12.49 - sat 21 sep 2002

In Nam before "1965" with 3rd.marines,then again after "1965".Transplaced to "2/4", where i was injured along with a "Sgt."whom i really did't get the chance to know.He was sent on the "Good Ship Hope";Iwas flown to "Clark AFB",then to San Diego(Balbo Hospital).Marines,retired me "06/30/67".Any Marine remembering this or me;please send an "E-Mail". You may also write at "P O.Box 88141,Houston,Tx.77288.Sev.#2018786--Semper Fi(Do or Die)Wrofffff!

Name: Carl Steplock
Homepage: http://www.gohotsprings.com
Hometown: Hot Springs.com
Sent: 09.55 - fri 6 sep 2002

I was doing the final intelligence estimates while I was with 1st Bn 9th Mar just prior to the evac of Saigon. We had a room with wall-wall maps of south VN and we were tracking the NVA & VC movements towards Saigon. We had the date estimated exactly and the the time was within a couple hours, and we even figured out exactly WHO was going to lead their procession into Saigon. This was several weeks PRIOR to the actual evac.
When the time came to proceed to Saigon, I stayed in Okinawa at the Far-Eastern Rifle Matches. CG-3rdMarDiv didn't want his #1 rifle team broken up.
We monitored the entire operation and it was depressing to see.
Honestly, I probablt could have gone with the rest of the batallion, but I had no desire to return to VN by then.

Name: George W. Schwarz Jr., Author
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Sent: 23.43 - wed 4 sep 2002

Ref: April Fools (by George W. Schwarz Jr.)
An American Remembers South Viet Nam's Final Days
ISBN 1-58851-728-4 Non-fiction History
I wrote April Fools after returning to Viet Nam in 1992 recalling haunting memories of when I was Site Manager, Cam Ranh Bay, during those fateful days of March-April 1975 climaxing with the evacuation of thousands & thousands of refugees from CRB until operations were halted by the surprise arrival of NVA forces. I hope you will consider ordering a copy from Amazon,Barnes&Noble,Borders,Books-A-Million or Walden
book stores.

Name: Dean S Hartley III
Homepage: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dshartley3
Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN
Sent: 12.02 - sat 31 aug 2002

Good website. I'm glad there are some who still remember.
My dad is a retired Marine: Col D. S. Hartley, Jr. (USMC, ret), hartleyjss@aol.com.
Semper Fi.

Name: PAUL KLIMA
Homepage: http://www.klimaco.com
Hometown: MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA
Sent: 00.52 - sun 25 aug 2002

I have the privilege to be able to call Darwin Judge a friend… I was in the boy scout troop 310 from Marshalltown… there is seldom a day that goes by with out a thought of remembering a friend who gave his life to help others…
Darwin we miss you…
May you live forever in our minds.

Name: PAUL KLIMA
Homepage: http://www.klimaco.com
Hometown: MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA
Sent: 00.50 - sun 25 aug 2002

I have the privilege to be able to call Darwin Judge a friend… I was in the boy scout troop 310 from Marshalltown… there is seldom a day that goes by with out a thought of remembering a friend who gave his life to help others…
Darwin we miss you…
May you live forever in our minds.

Name: a.r. hinkle
Hometown: cleveland, tenn
Sent: 15.47 - tue 13 aug 2002

I recently atttended a silly little show in Pegion Forge, Tenn. Where the U.S. was honored. they asked the vets and service men to stand. I was sitting next to an white haired gentlemen who stood up. I realized he could have given his life for me and I would never have had achance to thank him. I had three uncles who was killed in service and war, I want to thank them and all our service men for their bravery and willingness to lay down so much for me some one they may neve meet thanks. Thanks to the families that had to live on without them for their sacrafices. Humbly I say thanks

Name: Reges D'Emidio
Hometown: Concord, CA
Sent: 09.08 - wed 24 jul 2002

I was a Marine Security Guard at the Saigon Embassy 67-68 during the TET Offensive. I had for 34 years been lost to those other Marines. The Fall of Saigon Marines have done a great job remembering and keeping all aware.
I was recently located by Mike Bertini and attended a MSG/Saigon reunion in DC. I can't explain in an effective manner the jarring impact it has had on my life. After so many years you begin to wonder if your memory is accurate. After this reunion I am finding these web sites and am beginning to look for Marines I served with outside of DaNang in 69-70. I do want to remember now and have once again found my friends, heros and beloved Corps.
Thank you for helping me to realize we were not forgotten.
Cpl. "D"

Name: Dan Farrell
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Sent: 05.36 - mon 22 jul 2002

I was a marine aboard the U.S.S. Frederick for several months prior to and during operation Frequent Winds. I have never forgotten those times. They will always haunt my soul. I am so happy to have found a site that pays a tribute to that time and Cpl. McMahon and LCpl. Judge. I have always prayed for them and all the boys names on the wall. I am confident they are all guarding the gates to heaven.

Name: Wim van Wegen - Dutch Marine
Homepage: http://DutchMarines.homestead.com/korps.html
Hometown: The Netherlands Rotterdam
Sent: 00.16 - fri 12 jul 2002

Thanks for your visit and glad you had a great time with the Dutch Marines. Will be back to check on this ALL Marines Pages much longer. QPO/Semper Fi Bro.

Name: Leslie Stapp Sr.
Homepage: http://Hometown.aol.com/devildogg68
Hometown: Jackson, Ms.
Sent: 15.58 - tue 2 jul 2002

I served in DaNang of 68/69 and was proud to serve in the Marine corps. My thoughts and prayers goes out to all the servicemen that was killed in nam. May you all rest in peace.

Name: Edgar H. Platz (CSM Ret)
Sent: 04.12 - wed 26 jun 2002

Great website! Appreciate the time and dedication of all associated with this effort. From a fellow servicemenber who walked in that valley of death. Semper Fi!

Name: kelly walsh
Hometown: clarksville, TN
Sent: 12.21 - tue 4 jun 2002

I was born in Siagon in 1968 , my father and mother were both Americans. My mother has told me many times about a veitnamese women who took care of us children. Her name was Che-ba. When my family was evacuated in 1975, my parents fought to take her with us. Unfortunately they were unsuccessfull. My family and I know that she would most likely have been targeted as an American sympathizer and possibly jailed or executed. All I know of her is that she had as many as 8-10 children. She lived in our home, which once belonged to a french gentleman. I know its a long shot, but if anyone has any information on her please contact me. My parents believe that she was truly a hero.

Name: Wayne Krueger
Hometown: Acworth, GA
Sent: 18.36 - fri 31 may 2002

Great Site....
I worked for FEC at the DAO COMM CENTER in Tan Son Nhut from Jan'73 to Apr'75. I was evacuated on April 29th by Marine Helicopter from the DAO Compound to the USS Deluth.

I really appreciated the ride.......

Name: kiko
Homepage: http://www.findoldies.com
Hometown: Miami fla
Sent: 09.14 - fri 31 may 2002

I served in C/1/7 from 1/3/68 to 2/3/69 on Hills 10, 22 & 37. I was in weapons platoon and then served as company clerk. After returning to "The World" I was assigned to HQMC. I re-enlisted and served for 22 years. I retired as a Captain in October 1988.

Name: Daniele
Hometown: Mission Viejo CA
Sent: 20.12 - wed 22 may 2002

Hey- This was really helpful on my report. I knew nothing bout the Fall of Saigon, and I never heard about it until my cousin told me. So thanks for the help and keep up the good work, and i hope the next generation of the U.S Marines are just like you guys. so thanks agian.

Name: Susan
Hometown: Bedford, MA
Sent: 14.14 - tue 21 may 2002

Hey ya'll. just stumbled onto this website while doin a report. seems pretty cool and helpful!

Name: duc tam
Hometown: sydney uc dai loi
Sent: 02.24 - fri 17 may 2002

chu'ng to^i kho^ng bao gio?` que^n o?n qui' vi.
Ngu?o?`i Vie^.t ty. na.n Co^,ng Sa?n.

Name: Dan Miller
Sent: 21.27 - fri 10 may 2002

Was assigned to Kilo co. then India co. BLT 3/4.
Was aboard the USS New Orleans. Great site! Keep up the good work. March '75 to April '76 Okinawa.
God Bless you, "Doc" Blackmon. I'll remember you always. Semper Fi! Once a MARINE, always a MARINE!

Name: Sgt. John J. Tarantella
Hometown: Renovo, Pa.
Sent: 15.05 - tue 7 may 2002

I was with A Co. 3rd Shore Party Bn. I deployed with a combined force fron Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Staion Hawaii. We flew from Hickam Air Force Base to Guam , refueled, and landed at Kadena Air Force on Okinawa. When we got there we were sent to Camp Hanson, Okinawa and remained there for 16 days as the back fill for the Okinawan Marines that were aboard the ships and actually made the lifts of American civilians. We returned to Hawaii with the evacuee's and docked in Pearl Harbor to the music of the Navy Band. I was ready to go to war if necessary, but,DAMN glad I didn't! The flight over was on a commercial airliner ( Flying Tigers) If any of my P's from Shore Party see this I would enjoy hearing from them. 1973 to 1976

Name: Stephen Easley
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/jonluk_2000/index.html
Hometown: Jacksonville, NC
Sent: 04.29 - mon 6 may 2002

I was with A co, 3d SP Bn, attached to H&S co, 1/3 during the evac. We were out of Hawaii at the time. My step Bro was on the USS Oriskine, I watched from a distance as they pushed the birds over the edge. I was wondering, can I join this assotiation? AND...do you know if my unit, H&S 1/3, recieved anything from that op? As attachments we NEVER find out,LOL! Like the 73 op in Cambodia, I was with C co 1/4..never found out if we got anyting for that op either.
Thanks
S Easley
Gysgt USMC Retired

Name: F. Ainsworth
Sent: 16.25 - sat 4 may 2002

On June 8-9, 2002, Cpl Charles McMahon(KIA, RVN) will be honored along with the 1536 other Massachusetts servicemen KIA at the Massachusetts Vietnam Memorial dedication in Worcester, Mass. Contact person is Donna Tyndall at tyndallD@ci.worcester.ma.us

Name: Mat Hurdis
Hometown: Cary, NC
Sent: 09.56 - sat 4 may 2002

This is the best website I have found for my history project on the vietnam conflict and in particular the fall of saigon. thanks for this incredible service to america, for bringing out the great memories and to the marines themselves for staying behind and protecting what was ours.

Name: Joe Amant
Homepage: http://firstmaw.homestead.com
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Sent: 17.10 - thu 2 may 2002

What a great site!!! Wish I had found it sooner.

I was on MSG Duty in Asunsion, Paraguay during the fall of Saigon and served in Vietnam with the First MAW. I recall sitting in the embassy communications room with the embassy Comm. O. listening to reports about the evacuation. I had a lot of mixed emotions - sad that the war was ending this way; concern about the welfare of the MSG's; and proud that the task was being carried out by elements of the First MAW.

Semper Fi!!!!!

Name: Steven Nguyen
Hometown: Westminster, California
Sent: 08.02 - mon 29 apr 2002

THANK YOU UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR PROTECTING THE WORD " FREEDOM " SPECIALY FOR YOUR INVOLMENT IN OUR COUNTRY VIETNAM. THANK YOU USMC AND THANK YOU AMERICA.

Name: Linda Billings
Hometown: Shiloh, IL
Sent: 08.25 - fri 26 apr 2002

I am one of the DAO-Army Division "refugees" who was evacuated via USMC helicopter on April 29th from the DAO compound and flown to the USS Mount Vernon. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the Marine Corps but after you guys came in and pulled us out you became my "knights in shining armor" and I will defend you to my dying breath and beyond! I came out with only the clothes on my back and my calico Manx cat who the guys in the carpentry shop onboard the USS Mount Vernon took pity on and provided a "safe haven." It has been 27 years since that fateful (and sad) day and I would just like to finally say "thank you" to each and every one of you for putting your own lives in jeopardy to save ours! God Bless and God speed!!!

Name: john horn
Hometown: Tolland
Sent: 16.13 - sun 21 apr 2002

I left a message before and had no response and so i am speaking again. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Tim Salswedel from Wisc. please have him contact me at land line (860)289-1240. I was on LPD 9, uss Denver. Have pics and I have the Company Guidon: the one we took on ship for the evac. I fly it every year at this time. 3/9 Lima... Mario from Chicago...are you there? Robinson/machine gunner my man and Horton from Texas God guys, I think of you guys always. Have the picture we took together in Olongapo City after the evec. Call me. Anyone from 3/9 Lima... Semper Fi!!!

Name: Ed Morley
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan
Sent: 15.24 - sun 21 apr 2002

Great site. Well presented. This day meant a lot to many of us who were not there. My State of Michigan license tag reads 30APR75 - it is easy to remember. Thank you, Semper Fi and God bless.

Ed

Name: robert gargano, (sp/4 u.s. army)
Homepage: http://WWW.USMCDRAGONFIRE.HOMESTEAD.COM
Hometown: quincy, massachusetts
Sent: 10.35 - mon 15 apr 2002

"our first duty is to remember" the motto of the Marines who served in beirut as "PEACEKEEPERS", the sacifices in vietnam need to be remembered as well. thank you for the great site you put together. will pass it on.

Name: Beth Carden
Hometown: Pensacola
Sent: 00.15 - sun 14 apr 2002

I am looking for anyone who, in the midst of Saigon's fall, was acquainted with Dr. Patrick Tisdale and/or his wife Betty. They were instrumental in the Babylift episode.

Name: Varian C. Alastair
Hometown: Ruffin, SC
Sent: 07.27 - thu 11 apr 2002

All gave some, some gave all. Some stood through for the red, white and blue but some had to fall. Every time I think of thee, I think of all those liberties and recall: some gave all.

You know, I'm proud to be an American. Here, at least I know I'm free. I'll NEVER forget the men who died and gave that right to me. I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today. There ain't no doubt I love this land. GOD BLESS THE USA!

I'm a cadet in an NJROTC unit at my school, and one of our instructors almost got called out for duty after 9-11. Many of my relatives and friends have served in the US military, and my Uncle Bobby was killed in Vietnam. I know how much losing a loved one to a thing as illogical as war can be. Thank you for being here always. I wish you peace and a long life. Live long and prosper all!

Name: Celasun, T
Sent: 23.23 - wed 10 apr 2002

Hello men.All appreciated...non forgotten
HM2 CELASUN, T USN

Name: John Horn
Hometown: Tolland,CT
Sent: 08.14 - mon 8 apr 2002

I was a Cpl. with 3/9 Lima Co. On board USS Denver and our job was to guard civilians on board ship. Remember going topside to find out what was happening and seeing rocket fire on beach.Scared the hell out of this 18 year old at the time.Semper Fi all!

Name: Cindy Kasner
Sent: 17.03 - sun 7 apr 2002

Studying the Vietnam war in my college Western Civilization class. I found this web site trying to understand more about this war and the fall of "Saigon', this is a truly moving site and i am brought to tears reading about it and about the men who fought and the ones who lost their lives fighting for it. Thank-you all for risking your live so that my children and I have ours.

Name: Jim Carlet
Hometown: Overland Park KS
Sent: 17.48 - wed 3 apr 2002

I am a retired Air Force navigator who was "up there" circling in the sky talking to you guys that night from approximately midnight to 4am, April 30. If you talked to a Spectre guy then it was probably me. Now what is all this I here about there not being any shooting at Americans that night - what did I see blowing by out tail and what was it you helicopter pilots were complaining about? Must have been dreaming (maybe it was just a 4th of July celebration?). Sorry I couldn't do more to help. Glad we made it back when so many didn't. Thanks for your guts. I am sure it was better up there in the black dark night than down there amongst it all. At least you got a medal or two.

Name: Leslie Floyd
Hometown: Woodville Ms.
Sent: 22.08 - sun 31 mar 2002

I just found this great web site, and i would like to say it touches me deeply.I was in operation frequent wind, I was in 2nd battalion 4th marines E co. its a time ill never forget.I hope all my brothers are doing good and i think of them often.
Take care and semper fi

Name: John B. Losota
Hometown: Plainwell , Mi
Sent: 09.17 - wed 27 mar 2002

Faces of Honor (Vietnam) SEMPER FI

Name: Cory Kilvert
Hometown: West Nyack, New York
Sent: 19.19 - sun 24 mar 2002

Just came across your terrific, moving website. I served aboard USS ENTERPRISE in Frequent Wind, I was a photographic interpreter in the intelligence center. Not enough has been written about the bravery and courage of those fine Marines, sailors and Air Force personnel who cleaned up the Armys war. To those who haven't done so yet, get involved in your local veterans groups and remind others that in 1975, Vietnam was still a very dangerous place, and we all served with honor. For your Naval Ship section, Blue
Ridge is spelled wrong. Need info on ENTERPRISE and her
roll in the evacuation? Let me know, and I'll furnish such information. Cory Kilvert,III, USN, Life member,Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 140, Life Member VFW, Goshen Memorial Post 1708, Goshen,N.Y. Semper Fi!

Name: Clem Berger
Hometown: New Jersey
Sent: 11.53 - sun 24 mar 2002

I know its been years later( and I wasnt even born yet) but I would like to say thank you to all those who fought and died in the Vietnam War. You guys are what America stands for today. Thanks for your courage. You men will live on forever!!

Name: Tony Coker
Sent: 14.17 - sat 23 mar 2002

Just found your website, great information that the world seems to have forgotten about. I attended MSG School at HQMC class 1-75 graduated August 1974. several of your Saigon Marines were in my class. Ghilain, Nicholas, Paddock, Pate, and Stringer. They got Saigon I got South Africa. Hope all are doing well. Keep up the good work on the Website

Name: Henry Lopez, USMC 1973-1978 (Sgt)
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois (now living in California)
Sent: 21.00 - thu 21 mar 2002

I was a door gunner on a CH-53D with HMH-462 during operations EAGLE PULL and FREQUENT WIND aboard the U.S.S. OKINAWA. I would just like to say to all those MARINES who served before, during and after me - "SEMPER FI" - and may God be with us all.

Name: bob swiift
Hometown: england
Sent: 02.33 - wed 20 mar 2002

god bless the usmc semper fi

Name: Francis
Sent: 14.48 - fri 15 mar 2002

You are our heroes, forever. We can never thank you enough. May God bless you and yours always.

With warmest regards,

Name: william Pabst
Hometown: Glenleg,MD
Sent: 13.51 - mon 11 mar 2002

I am doing a reasearch paper on the Marines of Vietnam and your page has helped me a lot. I joined the Corps on january 18th 2002. let me just say how much I appreciate the sacrafices that were made in honor and defense to our country, The United States of America.
God Bless and SEMPER FI !!!!!!!!

Name: laura
Hometown: Columbus
Sent: 06.50 - fri 8 mar 2002

I am 16 years old. In school I am studying the fall of Saigon. And if any one would I would like to here your experiances of the fall of Saigon.

Name: sokchea neang
Hometown: lamont,ca
Sent: 12.58 - thu 7 mar 2002

i have been born during the time that this event happen. it wasn't a good one for my family and i know even though i was barely 3 years old after the war finish. but i was born in cambodia and we have to immigrated to america. my family got split up and lost contact with most of my relatives. i didn't even get to see my uncle when i was born and now he past away already. anyways, i don't know the true history of this event and i don't know who's fault it is but i have read lots of autobiography of people who went through this when they were young and i know it was a very bad thing. i just want to tell the other people that i went trhrough the same thing.

Name: sokchea neang
Hometown: lamont,ca
Sent: 12.53 - thu 7 mar 2002

Sent: 21.54 - tue 5 mar 2002

Name: S.H. Pruitt
Hometown: Texas
Sent: 12.36 - tue 5 mar 2002

I am requesting information about my father, Ray W. Pruitt (now deceased). My father was a civillian, (ex Coast Guard/Navy WW2}, serving in the Embassy during the last days of occupation. I have always been told that he was seen on one of the last choppers out. My parents were divorced so I didn't know as much about him that I should have. Does anyone out there remember him or his assignment? Just trying to get some info to pass on to my children.

Name: Tom Jackson
Hometown: Mission,south Dakota 57570
Sent: 16.47 - tue 26 feb 2002

Chief Jackson,Rosebud Sioux I was there that spring
operations EaglePull,Frequent Wind an the Mayaquez
incident.A Cpl.in the 4th Marines rifleman Charle
company.I suffered form Diabetes 24yr's since, I
believe was caused from exposure being there .

Name: JOE JANKOWSKI
Hometown: PROV.R.I.
Sent: 10.38 - tue 26 feb 2002

SEMPER FI, FROM UPPER AND LOWER MAU TO CAMP ASAN.GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS.

Name: mike hernandez
Hometown: hickory hills,il
Sent: 18.23 - mon 18 feb 2002

so the government still doesn't recognize the work we put in ? we deserve a meritorious mast or campain ribbon at the least. now we didn't lose that war. or conflict what ever you want to call it. we were there to support the south and when we seen they didn't want to defend them selves any more .why support an effort when there is nothing to support.? any wa they were saying yankee go home , so when we were leaving they said hey " can we go with you? thats where my service to flight squadron 115 and various other duties were carried out. i ran a generator that powered a machine that made napalm . weeks before the evac,also ran an m-59 crane to put war heads into the 500 pound bombs.worked aourd the clock for days hooking up 400 hertz converters for trck 75 radios and flood light's for night maintaince on the jets. and when we got the vietnamese people to subic i helped to unload these these people and set up a tent city wired mess units for them and hot shower units running for them.i was handy with gasoline engines. and alot of shower units were down. so i helped in my little way and not even a mention of thanks by our government.that action was and still is or should be considered for campain status.i had marines write to me from one way five (115) and tell me that they remmember me from mau camp to the hancock.working like a devil dog.no sleep.only in the hanger bay.til some one needed some thing. is there a class action being under taken by any one to assure that all involved will be part of campain history?i want my ribbon and we didn't lose a war that our support effort was being undermined. flight lines with f-4's were being captured and millions of dollars in ammo too. te south veitnamese lost the will to fight. not us!

Name: Antonio Tumbaga
Hometown: Holtville, Calif
Sent: 13.36 - thu 14 feb 2002

I was on the USS Coral Sea working on the Flight Deck during Frequent Wind And the Mayaguez Rescue. Good to see this sight.

Name: Keith Birkhofer
Hometown: South Bend, WA
Sent: 15.15 - tue 12 feb 2002

Marines - Thanks for a great website. Enjoyed meeting several of you at the 2001 San Diego reunion.
I served in 1/5 and 1/7 from 12/65 - 1/67 0311.
Then MSG Saigon 2-68 - 3-70.
Semper Fi

Name: James W Kulla
Hometown: SOLON OH 44139
Sent: 19.02 - sat 2 feb 2002

TO THE PROUD & FEW I SERVED WITH SOME OF THE BEST MEN I EVER MET IN MY LIFE FROM 1966-1967 IN CHULAI VIETNAM W/THE 9TH ENG BATTALION L/CPL J.W KULLA 217799O

Name: James W Kulla
Hometown: SOLON OH 44139
Sent: 19.01 - sat 2 feb 2002

TO THE PROUD & FEW I SERVED WITH SOME OF THE BEST MEN I EVER MET IN MY LIFE FROM 1966-1967 IN CHULAI VIETNAM W/THE 9TH ENG BATTALION L/CPL J.W KULLA 217799O

Name: James W Kulla
Hometown: SOLON OH 44139
Sent: 19.00 - sat 2 feb 2002

TO THE PROUD & FEW I SERVED WITH SOME OF THE BEST MEN I EVER MET IN MY LIFE FROM 1966-1967 IN CHULAI VIETNAM W/THE 9TH ENG BATTALION L/CPL J.W KULLA 217799O

Name: Bob Filice
Homepage: http://home.pacbell.net/reznorb5/Bob/BobsHome.html
Hometown: Salinas Ca.
Sent: 12.50 - fri 1 feb 2002

I work with a young Vietnamese Lady that was with one of the first group of people to leave Saigon with her Family. She was only 2 years old at the time, and of course she doesn't remember a thing, but her Mom and Dad tell here a lot of stories about Vietnam, and the Fall of Saigon. Her Dad has return to Vietnam to visit with his Family that didn't make it out, but his Wife, and the rest of his Family has no interest in going back to Nam.

Name: Jana
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Sent: 06.36 - tue 29 jan 2002

Hey, I'm really impressed with the great information this web site gives, I have an idea. Since many young people are iggnorant to exactly what happened in Saigon would you please put up a section that gives a short overview as to the entire mission? I really think it would allow young adults who weren't around during the War understand more of what happened. It's just an idea and I really do like the website!

Name: charles wininger
Hometown: scottsboro ala
Sent: 00.28 - sat 26 jan 2002

not a day goes by that i don;t think of those who died in veitnam or those who severd my heart goes out to you all may god bless those of you that are still here and well those who died no doubt are with god today godbless you all [and godbless america']

Name: mario valdes
Hometown: milwaukee,wisconsin
Sent: 15.18 - fri 25 jan 2002

I really enjoyed the website and the article by VALDEZ,funny ,my name is mario valdes and I was at the embassy(exterior guard)in 72-73,15months.I liked looking at the pictures in your site.I was at other places,DaNang,but most of my tour was spent at the embassy,out of marine house #1.I also took part in planning the evacuation of the embassy.My hat off to your association,and VALDEZ--from VALDES,hey have you had contact with a staff-sgt Hector
Matta(sp)

Name: Monique Morris
Hometown: Columbus,Ga.
Sent: 03.14 - wed 23 jan 2002

When the Fall of Saigon happen I was just a young girl
and had no knowledge about what was going on in the world around me.Today I am a member of the Armed Forces(ARMY).Today I salute all the men and women who served their country so proudly and gave so much and received so little in return.
GOD BLESS THE USA

Name: Dave Wojta
Homepage: http://www.kabulmarines.freeservers.com
Hometown: Oak Park, MI
Sent: 14.59 - sat 19 jan 2002

Outstanding website! I am so very proud to have been an MSG and been associated with the calibre of Marines represented in this site. Semper Fidelis

Name: tramanh
Sent: 11.46 - fri 4 jan 2002

Great informational site with lots of photos. Thanks for fighting to defend the freedom world. FYI, misspelled the airport name, it should be "Tan Son Nhat Airport"

Name: Kevin O'Connor
Hometown: Tyngsboro, Mass.
Sent: 11.37 - fri 4 jan 2002

Great job on the web-site!! This site is exactly what high school kids need to learn what we did and what Vietnam was all about. Those of us who were there will always remember that freedom has a cost the protected will never know. (Phu Cat - 1968).

Name: lcpl Robert Lauterbach
Hometown: Hyannis,ma.capecod USA
Sent: 08.04 - tue 1 jan 2002

I was there with the 7th comm bn ,camp hansen.we were a smallgroup of 25 marines sent to a cargo ship to receive refugees.the things we went through ,red eye water spouts ,migs flying over,no time to sleep,sea rats for a month,i would do it all over again,
my son now is a marine,at 7th comm,isn't it ironic, god i love him please guard him and all of the marines on this new front.I was in from 7-73to7-77, semper fi ti i die

Name: bob lauterbach
Sent: 07.46 - tue 1 jan 2002

Name: Darrell Rands
Hometown: Harrison Ark
Sent: 07.56 - mon 31 dec 2001

To those Marines who fell in the jungles of Vietman, and to their families. These men had the courage to support the US, as did those who served before them and those who serve after them. Today the Marines continue a great tradition of supporting the US. My brothers you are not forgotten. Semper Fi

Name: Darrell Rands
Hometown: Harrison Ark
Sent: 07.55 - mon 31 dec 2001

To those Marines who fell in the jungles of Vietman, and to their families. These men had the courage to support the US, as did those who served before them and those who serve after them. Today the Marines continue a great tradition of supporting the US. My brothers you are not forgotten. Semper Fi

Name: Mary Kurzhals
Hometown: West Chicago, Illinois
Sent: 09.13 - sun 30 dec 2001

In light of recent events in our country I can only say that my respect for those serving and have served in the armed forces has grown imeasurably. The hardships you suffered in Vietnam is not for naught. You accomplished what needed to be and I say thank you. I for one would like to thank each and every serviceman for the sacrifices they make to keep us free and safe. Thank you and for those of you currently serving, warmest wishes from a mother of 2 who appreciates your efforts.

Name: Alan
Hometown: Atlanta
Sent: 04.36 - wed 19 dec 2001

This is a wonderful page. I am exteremly interested in the Vietnam War, and becoming a marine.This site is a wonderful recousre and a memory to all Nam vets.

Semper Fi

Name: Jeremy Monday
Hometown: La Grange, WI
Sent: 16.18 - mon 17 dec 2001

Thank You!

Name: Jon
Sent: 22.37 - sun 9 dec 2001

Thank you for what you did.

Name: Ron McGarvey
Sent: 07.54 - fri 30 nov 2001

Greetings, So glad to see that you have established this site. I was in the last class at Henderson Hall that sent MSG's to Saigon. Not in the same Det with McMahan, but stood next to him when we lined up alphabeticaally. He was a fine Marine. Glad to see that there is a memorial for him. Semper Fi, Ron McGarvey

Name: Guy Willimason
Hometown: Denton, TEXAS
Sent: 09.25 - thu 29 nov 2001

I served as AW3 SAR Aircrew HSL-35 Det2 stationed aboard the USS Reasoner DE-1063 during Operation Frequent Wind. Myself and AW3 Jeff Kellogg recovered the flight recorder in the Gulf of the C-5 BabyLift that went down in Saigon during the evacuation. Also, escorted the liberty ships down the coast with the Long Beach to Vung-Tau after the ARVN hijacked them. Keep up the good work. To all Marines and Navy shipmates who were there, and above all, Absent Friends.

Name: bart
Sent: 05.06 - sun 18 nov 2001

we are the brothers of nam webring.on occassion we search the web looking for great sites to join us.we are some 350 strong and growing every day.we would be honored to have you join us.
http://brothersofnam.org
bart

Name: Rick Donohoe
Hometown: Napa, CA
Sent: 14.34 - tue 13 nov 2001

As a former Marine and now a history professor, I'd like to thank you for this site. The memories are tough, but it's a good teaching tool. Semper Fi

Name: Lisa
Sent: 10.18 - tue 13 nov 2001

This website brings me to tears.. I truly don't have a clue what this war was like and looking at this sight showed me that even more. I saw the musical Miss Saigon and have such a fasination about this. Thanks for this sight and for continuing to educate us about this stuff.. keep it up! Thankfully yours.. Lisa

Name: Rocky Laws
Hometown: Pine Valley, CA
Sent: 07.59 - wed 7 nov 2001

Obviously I am not a computer genius. Found this site after going through the "Scarface" website. Pretty interesting site, so thanks.

Name: Rocky L
Sent: 07.56 - wed 7 nov 2001

Name: Phillip J Smith
Hometown: Quantico,VA
Sent: 17.27 - sat 27 oct 2001

Thank you for keeping our Corps' history alive. It is invaluable to be able to read stories from those that have such war experiences. Semper Fi
Phillip J Smith
Captain of Marines

Name: Sarah Wilkins
Hometown: Marshall, North Carolina
Sent: 17.23 - tue 9 oct 2001

Hello, I need your help. My father, Sgt. William "Truck" Wilkins, is now legally blind and needs his VA coverage and needs witnesses to verify his presence. If anyone knew my father, PLEASE contact me. He arrived in Saigon three days before it fell, and he was put in charge of the line of people hoping to be evacuated. He was in Operation Frequent Wind HMH 463, and left on the USS Blue Ridge. From 1970-71, he was in Fox Co. 1,3. From 71-72, he was in Golf Co. 2,5. In 72, he was also a 3rd Force Recon. He's about 5'11", Caucasian, brown hair, blue eyes, and glasses. I believe Major Lanham was his commanding officer and he remembers the name Lt. DeLong. He was wounded three times. He now lives in Marshall, N.C., and we would both welcome any information you have. Thank you very much!

Name: John Chintala
Hometown: Salina, KS
Sent: 18.06 - mon 1 oct 2001

Hey all you grunts! Welcome home. I served in the First of the Ninth Air Cav. "Army" 68-72 as a Door gunner in a UH-1 Huey. We had to rescue you Marines from time to time. Glad to do it. All in a days work. I don't miss Nam. Too many bugs and too many Bombs.
Not enough sleep....Semper Fi Guys...God Bless America and you too....Bro's....

Name: Mike Myers
Hometown: tulsa,ok.
Sent: 22.19 - wed 26 sep 2001

I was with Bravo 1/12 at kmcas from 74'-76' and remember this time well. I'm sure in the coming months there will be marines who will distinguish themselves
and a quarter of a century later people will read their stories and realize that Chesty said it right
"old corps,new corps as long as it's MARINE CORPS"
SEMPER FI

Name: Peter A. Galpin MD
Hometown: Kahului, HI
Sent: 14.52 - mon 24 sep 2001

Guys,

I was the Special Forces Medic (RVN '73 - '75) running the medical evacuation of civilians at the DAO gymnasium complex (outside DOA compund). I remember when Cpl McMahon and LCpl Judge got rocketed. They were at a checkpoint at the perimiter of the DAO compound. I tried to convince their CO to send them over to us (about a 1/4 mile away, even though they were DOA), but I guess it was one of those interservice things.

As the day fell apart I wanted to set up a mission to get their remains from Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Saigon, but was ordered not to.

Just wanted to let you all know I appreciated you guys covering my ass those last few hours.

Pete Galpin

Sgt.USASF 1971-1975

Name: Steve
Hometown: Lakeside, CA
Sent: 13.51 - fri 14 sep 2001

Hi Colin,
The site is really looking good...
I tried to vote for your site in the "www.inthefew.com"
top 25 Marine websites but I guess you have to be listed there first. Also here is a good tribute to how AMERICANS fell about this current tragic event..."http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/quarters/1744/myenemy.html"

See ya Grunt,

...Squid...

Name: Alex Gill and Dan Moulton
Hometown: longmont colorado
Sent: 12.52 - fri 14 sep 2001

we will miss you johny are dear friend from the war

Name: Warren A. Dobler
Hometown: Currently Joshua Tree California
Sent: 17.19 - thu 13 sep 2001

I was a Sgt. in HMM165 during Frequent Wind, I flew as a gunner on two different birds, One was the sparrowhawk, and the other as a replacementafter one of our guys broke his wrist during a blade check. Best wishes to all. I enjoyed the site, maybe someday you will allow us "wing-wipers" in. Enjoy life, I think we earned that

Sent: 12.45 - tue 11 sep 2001

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Name: Alex Gill
Hometown: longmont
Sent: 12.44 - tue 11 sep 2001

Name: TIna Lipsey
Hometown: Wayland, Mich
Sent: 15.57 - sat 8 sep 2001

My Uncle was killed in Vietnam, I never had a chance to meet him. His name was Clyde Lahr.
I had met my dad's cousin, Jim Lahr, he too fought in the war. He survived it but was hurt,
paralyzed from waist down. I remember the pain on his face as he told me stories when I was
a child. I often wondered how people could be so cruel and treat other Americans so badly.
They fought for freedom, they were very brave and even though I am only 28 years old, I'm
proud of all the Vietnam Veterans who gave their all, the ones who lived, and the ones who
died. Jim has passed away about 5 years now, but I still remember the times we visited him
and he told me of the horrors that went on over there and how they weren't appreciated. I
truly hope that someday, all the Veterans will get recognition for their bravery. I pray that
someday the MIA/POW, will be able to come home too.

Name: Nigel Smith
Hometown: Nottingham, England
Sent: 00.24 - wed 5 sep 2001

On a recent visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in Cambrigeshire. I was able to visit the American Air Museum on the site. My two sons as part of their History school projects have to study the Vietnam conflict. As i walked around the American part of the museum it struck me how much the Americans have sacrificed for world democracy.........long may our two countries remain allies, despite this weak goverment we have at the moment looking towards Europe as the future.

Name: CPT Joel R. Carr, DO, MPH
Hometown: Moorestown, New Jersey
Sent: 12.30 - sun 19 aug 2001

An Army physician completing my battle analysis for the Officer Advanced Course, I am most grateful to Kevin Maloney, who helped me sort through all the details to render an accurate review of the Vietnam War. Just a few years younger, I did not have the opportunity to serve in that conflict. As two of three amigos (yes, taken from the movie) our friendship has clocked the most years of any I know.
To the rest who served with Sgt. Maloney (now Army Chief Maloney) I thank you for providing your experience and wisdom to help the next generation provide continued quality military service.

Sent: 07.41 - mon 13 aug 2001

Name: bruno kermarec
Hometown: Aix-en-Provence, Paris, France
Sent: 09.07 - sat 11 aug 2001

My english is too poor. So I write in french. Je voudrai présenter mes condoléances aux familles et aux amis du Corporal Charles Mc Mahon, du Lance Corporal Darwin Judge tués au DAO, du Captain William Craig Nystul et du First Lieutenant Michael John Shea tués à bord de leur CH-46 en Mer de Chine. Respectueusement.

Name: Mike McLaughlin
Hometown: Winthrop, MA
Sent: 13.02 - tue 7 aug 2001

I'm a writer for AMERICAN VETERAN magazine, putting together a story about Frequent Winds. Too much has been written about the White House and the Pentagon, and nowhere near enough about the men who worked so hard udner such fantastic pressure to pull it off. If you were there, would you please write to me? I travel around the country talking with vets (Navy and USMC) about their service, and would to talk with you, to learn about what you remember about the end of April, '75. God Bless, and Semper Fi!

Mike McLaughlin
54 Cutler Street #2
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 539-0302

Name: kevin bisset
Hometown: garwood new jersey
Sent: 22.02 - sat 4 aug 2001

i was their as a radio operator at the DAO. gysgt stwert was my hero. he saw i was scard and gave me the courage to move forward.. i stayed in for 20 yrs......... thanks grizz

Name: ZHEKA
Homepage: http://Swizerland
Hometown: Geneva
Sent: 09.19 - fri 20 jul 2001

As for me, I consider it's very good that vietcongs won American troops:that war was imperialistic and absolutly full. The government of the USA likes to force in business of other countries and now you deplore of your losts.

Name: ENRIQUE
Hometown: Puerto Rico
Sent: 14.18 - thu 19 jul 2001

I didn't have the privilege of going to Vietnam to defend democracy and fight for our country. But I admire and fell great respect for those that went there. May God Bless You All.

Sent: 13.49 - tue 3 jul 2001

Name: Rogelio B. Reyes
Hometown: Dallas
Sent: 17.45 - wed 20 jun 2001

Looking for Andrew Francis "Bill" Meyers

Name: James Hess
Hometown: Kansas City, Kansas
Sent: 14.12 - tue 19 jun 2001

I was a corporal in S-3, 3/9, 3rd Mar Div on board the USS Denver during the evacuation. Two of the many thoughts that stick with me are the precision and courage of the u.s. military helicopter pilots that landed, day and night, during the around the clock operation, and the Woody Woodpecker cartoons our ship's captian had his crew show to the hundreds of refugees when the door to Saigon shut and we left.
To my fellow Marines - Semper Fi!

Name: Anthony B. Joseph
Hometown: Capistrano Beach, Ca.
Sent: 11.37 - mon 18 jun 2001

Thanks to your website, I was able to reconnect with Jim Kean, Lt. Col., USMC (Ret.). We were roommates at Ft. Holabird, Md. for Interrogation and Translation School and were together at 11th Marines, when he received his 2nd Purple Heart. He was a Captain at the time, and one of the few career officers I knew at that rank who didn't feel that his primary mission was to make life miserable for Lieutenants! I have always admired him for any number of reasons, and, now, thanks to this website, will have the chance to let him know.
Semper Fi

Name: Jeffrey C. Harbin
Hometown: Carnegie, PA
Sent: 08.15 - thu 14 jun 2001

I recently watched the History Channel Special that included the Fall of Saigon. As a former Marine Guard in Saigon, December 1973 to December of 1974, I could not have been more proud of my brother Marines.

Semper Fi,

Jeff Harbin
Sgt. USMC (1972-1976)

Name: Larry G. Gates
Hometown: Livonia, Missouri
Sent: 13.51 - wed 30 may 2001

I was with Co C 720th MP Bn at Long Binh & Cu Chi from 10 Oct 68 through 3 Dec 69. I was made aware of this site through a mutual friend & comrade Vasco Martin,We were in The Black Berets together, (a part of The Veterans of Foreign Wars).We All Will Miss Vasco.

Name: Harold E> Fitzgerald
Hometown: Waynesboro, Va 22980
Sent: 11.04 - wed 23 may 2001

Served in Nam from Nov 65 to Dec 66. Retired from the Corps with 22 yrs on June 73. I have not and never will forgive our country for the way all military members were treated on our return to the U.S.A. God bless all us Marines and aour familys.

Name: Ray
Sent: 06.29 - fri 18 may 2001

Name: Paul Alan White
Hometown: Homer, LA
Sent: 05.03 - wed 9 may 2001

Was in Siagon on 25-26 April, not as an MSG but ground forces. I later attended MSG School in Nov 75 and was posted to Moscow 75-76. Semper Fi, Marines and Godspeed to a top notch group!

Name: charles wininger
Homepage: http://cew@yahoo.com
Hometown: scottsboro alabama
Sent: 15.07 - sun 6 may 2001

thank you guys for a hell of a job i don,nt give a damn what anyone say;s you all are heros thank you for your sacrifices and god bless you all

Name: charles wininger
Homepage: http://alabama
Sent: 15.03 - sun 6 may 2001

god bless all of those who gave their lives so that we might have freedom not a day goes by that i don;t think of the ones who are not accounted for [we put man on the moon so WE can bring our MIA;S home

Name: Erick Lagos
Hometown: maroc
Sent: 01.02 - sat 5 may 2001

thanks for the bravery

Name: SANDRA
Hometown: PLANT CITY FLORIDA
Sent: 21.47 - wed 2 may 2001

I CANT NOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU OF THE RESPECT THAT I HOLD FOR THE VIET NAM VET....THE JOB YOU DID WAS HARD AND UNAPPRECIATED BY SOME BUT I THANK EACH OF YOU WHO MADE THE WATCH AND THANK THE FAMILIES OF THE ONES WHO DIDNT.FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND COURAGE AND MOST ALL TO YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY...

Name: Steve Bosworth
Hometown: Solana Beach, CA
Sent: 16.08 - mon 30 apr 2001

Thank you for not letting us ever forget them.
Sgt/USMC, 1967-70, 0331
Semper FI

Name: bruno kermarec
Hometown: Paris
Sent: 14.02 - mon 30 apr 2001

My English is too bad. I am sorry. So I'll use French. J'étais enfant à Saigon en avril 1975. J'ai vu les hélicoptères de Frequent Wind survoler la ville. Je tenais à remercier très respectueusement le Lieutenant Colonel James H. Kean pour son aide afficace pour l'étude que j'ai consacrée à l'Opération Frequent Wind dans ma thèse de Doctorat en Droit international. Merci.

Name: shanelle
Hometown: florida
Sent: 08.06 - sat 28 apr 2001

hi there!I visited this site and wanted tosay that the people who fought in this terrible,terrible war ar more than brave!i woldn't be half as brave a that!and thank you.........

Name: MIKE SCHOFIELD
Hometown: ATLANTA,GA.
Sent: 13.08 - fri 27 apr 2001

ATTACHED TO VMFA-115, DURING EVAC, AND INVOLVED WITH OPER. EAGLE PULL, THE S.S. MAYUGUAZ INCIDENT. OUR F-4s WAS THE "OR ELSE" REFERED TO BY PRES. FORD IN THE RELEASE MY CREW TELEGRAM. WE WERE TO RECIEVE THE PRES. UNIT CIT. BUT NEVER HEARD A WORD,, ANYONE ELSE STILL OUT THERE..RADIO CHECK HOW COPY

Name: Stanley M. Colvin (Ripp) AA
Hometown: Memphis,TN
Sent: 18.49 - tue 24 apr 2001

I was a sailor aboard the U.S.S. Duluth LPD-6. I remember those days like it was yesterday. I'll never forget those times. Man, what an adventure! We stayed up all the time. I don't remember sleeping the entire operation. Love to all my brothers. Ripp Colvin USN

Name: Mike Oldham
Hometown: Springfield Missouri
Sent: 12.58 - sat 21 apr 2001

I was aboard the USS Okinawa during Operation Frequent Wind. HT3 Oldahm.

Name: [joe] h.j.haslach
Homepage: http://1133 dove st
Hometown: toms river n.j. 08753
Sent: 17.22 - wed 18 apr 2001

semper fi mack and good luck

Name: DENNIS L. RYAN
Homepage: http://www.csnp.com
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Sent: 12.59 - mon 16 apr 2001

I was at the American Embassy during the Tet Offensive on January 31, 1965. Wounded in the face, left arm and left leg.

Name: Sgt. Peter Fiebiger
Sent: 13.31 - sat 14 apr 2001

1972 - 77 Sempa Fi

Name: sountha rajan
Hometown: Nilai,Malaysia
Sent: 19.54 - fri 6 apr 2001

my condolences to the deceased soldiers in vietnam.
I really appreciate that they died to uphold democracy in that country.
thank you.

Name: Stacy
Hometown: columbia, mo
Sent: 18.31 - sun 1 apr 2001

I knew Vasco Martin. He was a very caring person who will be greatly missed. My family visited with Vasco's widow, daughter and siblings just this afternoon. Nafissa is having a hard time. I'm sure she will appreciate any support that can be given to her

I was just 3 years old at the end of the Vietnam War, but I have always found it very fascinating. I commend the men and women who fought and lost their lives for this war.

Name: mike hernandez
Hometown: chicago,illinois
Sent: 16.13 - sat 31 mar 2001

i was tad from iwakuni. we were told we were having war games. a mabflex.gigantic exercise.stoppedin fatimia to run a generator which powered a napalm machine. the off to P.I.to give support to flight sqaudron 115,supplied power inlower mau campfor some 0311,sran some generators round the clock for days.some exercise!you never heard athing about what you were doing. what it was for.til we had to wire tent city,get shoer units up,set up mess halls refer units to be wired.here comes the south vietnamese navy being towed in.with hundreds of peoplewith it .it made sense then.never did get a meritorious mast .went back to iwakuni before they were passed out. then the cambodians captured the mayaguez. more marines were sent on 24 hour alert from oki.P.I. was a mad house. mike out semper fi til i die!!

Name: Loc Nguyen
Hometown: New York, NY
Sent: 08.20 - thu 29 mar 2001

Thank you for your service. You are heroes.

Name: Jake Vigil
Hometown: Denver, CO
Sent: 21.43 - wed 28 mar 2001

I was a Hospial Corpsman at Futema,Okinawa and deployed with HMH462 in 1975. Hooya! to all my brothers. God bless us all and especially to those who gave all.

Name: darryl samuel
Hometown: NEW YORK CITY
Sent: 04.46 - mon 26 mar 2001

SEMPER FI

Name: john giansanti
Hometown: torrington
Sent: 13.03 - wed 21 mar 2001

To all the K.I.A and P.O.W the war for you is not over. You are not forgotten.

Name: MATT WASHBURN
Hometown: LEHIGH ACRES FL. 33936
Sent: 03.48 - tue 20 mar 2001

GREAT SITE, I WAS THERE IN 75, I WAS A DOOR GUNNER ON PINEAPPLE 1. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY WHO WAS IN THE SQUADRON OR WAS THERE.
FREEDOM IS SO VERY PRECIOUS, MAKES ME SAD TO THINK OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WANTED TO BE FREE THAT WE LEFT BEHIND, WHO WANTED TO BE FREE. TO LOOSE YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR FREEDOM, HOW AWFULL, I PRAY WE NEVER FACE THIS IN AMERICA.
SEMPER FI
MATT :-)

Name: Phillip L. Wills
Sent: 09.42 - mon 19 mar 2001

i was with L co 3/3 1964 . Thank you.

Name: Louis Pike McCasland Jr.
Hometown: Castroville, Texas
Sent: 19.06 - fri 16 mar 2001

What an experience!!!! We are called to battle for our country and our leaders seemed to not want to win. That was very frustrating for me. As time passed, it just got worse. I seemed to be able to stay out of the worst of the mess. I was in HMR-263, aboard the Boxer for the first Dominican uprise (summer of '61). Then detached to the Valley Forge when converted from a CVA to a LPH. Then detached to Gitmo detachment flying the fence in the last two of the HRS-3's. Returned months later to New RIver to find I had been transfered into HMR-162, scheduled to go to the Far East in the Summer of '62. We spent one night in Okinawa then flown to Udorn, Thailand. A few weeks later, Pres. Kennedy pulled the Marines out of Thailand if the Russians would leave Laos. (We left several aircraft and several men from the squadron we relieved. They got 6 mo. temp. discharges and continued to fly into Laos as civilians (Air America, Inc. -- owned by the CIA). We went aboard the Valley Forge in the Gulf of Siam (lost one aircraft, engine failure), on to Hong Kong then to Subic Bay. Several landings during that time, including the Cuba Missile Crisis. Then we went to Danang, SVN to relieve a squadron there. Stayed there 6 mo. Transfered to HMM-362 as an instructor, until completing my military obligation, and not wanting to go back to Vietnam, was hired by Air America, Inc. My new bride was hired also as the first school teacher for the Air America, Inc. dependent children. We departed the US the same afternoon we got married. Many fellow marines at the wedding, Al Friesenda, Lenny Demko, Jim Usher, and others. Went to Tiapai, then to Udorn, Thailand flying unarmed, unmarked, and no ID, UH34-D's in Laos. Did that for two years, tried to transfer into fixed wing, but turned down.(was told I was making to much money for them in helicopters). Took home leave and joined a small helicopter company at Lake City, Florida. Sprayed powerline and pipeline rights-of-way for sixteen years. THen became the FBO at Castroville, Texas. Fought city officials for twenty years as they tried to destroy my business. Ended up the city of Castroville filed a lawsuit against me and my company to break a long term lease they drew up in 1979. (after I had paid them hundreds of thousands of dollars). We counter sued, and won about ten cents on the dollar. What a ride!!!!! Been fun, but would not want to do it again.... Lou

Name: RUSSELL GENE CANTRELL
Hometown: baton rouge, louisiana
Sent: 07.03 - thu 15 mar 2001

I WAS IN VIETNAM IN 1975 AND PARTICIPATED IN OPERATIONS EAGLE PULL, FREQUENT WINDS AND OPERATION KNIFE-1 ON KOH TANG ISLAND. I WAS IN HMH-462 HAILING OUT OF FUETEMA OKINAWA AND SAW ONE OF MY BUDDIES WHO HAD SIGNED THE GUEST BOOK. HIS NAME IS JAMES PRUITT AND IF YOU READ MY MESSAGE PLEASE WRITE ME AT MY E-MAIL! OLPLAYERUSS@YAHOOMAIL.COM

Name: RUSSELL GENE CANTRELL
Hometown: baton rouge, louisiana
Sent: 07.02 - thu 15 mar 2001

I WAS IN VIETNAM IN 1975 AND PARTICIPATED IN OPERATIONS EAGLE PULL, FREQUENT WINDS AND OPERATION KNIFE-1 ON KOH TANG ISLAND. I WAS IN HMH-462 HAILING OUT OF FUETEMA OKINAWA AND SAW ONE OF MY BUDDIES WHO HAD SIGNED THE GUEST BOOK. HIS NAME IS JAMES PRUITT AND IF YOU READ MY MESSAGE PLEASE WRITE ME AT MY E-MAIL!

Name: Cadet PVT2
Hometown: Rockillve MD
Sent: 16.21 - mon 5 mar 2001

I wasn't there because i wasn't even born but all you men in Vietnam did a great job and if you think that you wasted your time over there, you didn't you had a good fight and we coulda have won if it was our war.

Name: Dave Radabaugh
Hometown: Willmar,Mn
Sent: 19.04 - sun 4 mar 2001

as a fellow marine i was involved in the evac as a radio operator during operation frequent wind

Name: COL.AJ.BORJAS
Homepage: http://www.findoldies.com
Hometown: Miami fla
Sent: 17.48 - wed 21 feb 2001

we at findoldies.com wish you all the best great site keep up the great work

Name: Andrew
Homepage: http://www.cricketcaptain.com
Hometown: Sydney
Sent: 14.26 - tue 13 feb 2001

Hi

Name: Ralph Uecker, Jr.
Hometown: Lena , Illinois
Sent: 12.22 - tue 13 feb 2001

Boy - does this page ever bring back memories ! I was a radio tech (mos 2841) in a communication platoon in Hotel Battery 3/12 onboard the USS Vancouver LSD-28 for both operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Winds. We evac'd a lot of refugees and even treated some wounded on our ship. A chopper load of ARVN land on our ship unexpectedly and we helped them out. The pilot gave me his map of RVN as a souvenir. I will never forget the guys I served with and the faces of those refugees fleeing communism. Semper Fi from a gray haired old Sgt.

Name: david l burbrink
Hometown: cincinnati,ohio
Sent: 16.39 - sat 10 feb 2001

i served in the american embassy in 1970-71,saigon. i was very proud to know and serve with all of you. may God bless and be ever present in your lives.

Name: Lindalee Taylor
Hometown: CT to WI to CA
Sent: 16.16 - thu 25 jan 2001

I still have the POW/MIA bracelet I wore all through high school, 1973 and college,1979: CWO2 Terry Alford. I have no idea if he ever made it back. Some day I hope to get to visit The WALL to look for his name. I hope I don't find it. Semper Fidelis

Name: alan l. mattox
Homepage: http://3765 woodley rd
Hometown: toledo, ohio 43606
Sent: 10.21 - thu 18 jan 2001

having served in theU.S.M.C. 1964 1968 vietnam 1965 -66,with 1st and 3rd eng bn. To all that served in Vietnam and to those who gave it all, God Bless you all,and to those who came home welcome home bros. thank you L/cpl A.L. Mattox 1371 U.S.M.C. semper fi.

Name: Lindalee Taylor
Sent: 18.35 - wed 10 jan 2001

Thank you and Welcome Home!

Name: David L Morgan SMSGT USAF RET
Homepage: http://4501 Harvest Blvd
Hometown: Semmes,Al 36575
Sent: 17.27 - fri 5 jan 2001

I was there in 1962/1963,then again in 1966,and again in 1971. I saw many who gave all they had, and many who came back minus the part they lost there.All were brave.The Marines who participated in the evacuation the U.S. Embassey saved many lives that would have been lost without you.I salute you and all our fellow servicemen who served there.

Name: Dwight T. Powers
Hometown: Levittown , New York
Sent: 10.01 - sun 31 dec 2000

I salute all of you for your bravery , courage and dedication to duty and country . You are all heroes in my book ! Semper Fidelis ! D.T.Powers L/CPL USMC 2292388 ,Vietnam service 4/68 to 5/69 .

Name: TONY PETERS
Hometown: KINGSPORT TENNESSEE
Sent: 05.09 - fri 29 dec 2000

I SERVED WITH THIRD MARINE DIVISION WITH 11 TH ENGINEERS THEN WITH MAG 39 IWAS IN DONG HA,QUANG TRI,KHE SAHN,CON TIEN,GHIO LIEN,ROCK PILE,CAM LO,I JUST GOT BACK FROM MISSIONARY TRIP TO SIAGON ON DECEMBER 15 IT HAS REALLY CHANGED AFTER SERVING THREE TOURS IN THE 1960 DAYS IT HAS REALLY CHANGED.GOD BLESS YOU VETS AND I LOVE YOU ALL.TONY PETERS U.S.M.C.

Name: TONY PETERS
Hometown: KINGSPORT TENNESSEE
Sent: 05.08 - fri 29 dec 2000

I SERVED WITH THIRD MARINE DIVISION WITH 11 TH ENGINEERS THEN WITH MAG 39 IWAS IN DONG HA,QUANG TRI,KHE SAHN,CON TIEN,GHIO LIEN,ROCK PILE,CAM LO,I JUST GOT BACK FROM MISSIONARY TRIP TO SIAGON ON DECEMBER 15 IT HAS REALLY CHANGED AFTER SERVING THREE TOURS IN THE 1960 DAYS IT HAS REALLY CHANGED.GOD BLESS YOU VETS AND I LOVE YOU ALL.TONY PETERS U.S.M.C.

Name: Chris Woods
Hometown: Havelock, NC
Sent: 14.01 - sun 24 dec 2000

Corrected:
I was the crew chief of Swift 2-2, the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter that rescued the last 11 Marines from the American Embassy on April 30, 1975. This website pays tribute to those that fought to the bitter end. GREAT WORK! It is my honor and with great pride to associate with American Hero's. Keep an eye open and the screen door latched,
Semper Fi,
Chris Woods, Gunnery Sergeant (RET)

Name: Chris Woods
Hometown: Havelock, NC
Sent: 13.57 - sun 24 dec 2000

I was the crew chief of Swift 2-2, the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter that rescued the last 11 Marines from the American Embassy on April 30, 2975. This website pays tribute to those that fought to the bitter end. GREAT WORK! It is my honor and with great pride to associate with American Hero's. Keep an eye and the front door latched. Contact me anytime.
Semper Fi,
Chris Woods, Gunnery Sergeant (RET)

Name: Anne
Sent: 07.12 - thu 14 dec 2000

thanx to all the veterans, without you this page would not be here, Love always

Name: i'm doing a research
Hometown: san diego, california
Sent: 21.42 - tue 12 dec 2000

hi, i'm looking for someone who's willing to contact me and tell me more about the fall of saigon from their perspective for my research paper. the vietnam war has always been my greatest interest because my father and my grandfather had served. thank you.

Name: emer
Hometown: California
Sent: 21.24 - tue 12 dec 2000

I'm looking for Harry of helicopter unit 117 located in Long Binh, Gate 7 also near unit 195. Harry used to have a girlfriend name La.

Name: Rick WILSON
Sent: 12:37 Uhr - sun 3 dec 2000
Great site. I was C CO MSG Bn 72/73. Looking for the rest of the rest of the Company. LT HOYSA, SGT REED, SGT ROSS, "WC".... SEMPER FI!

Name: Linda and Bev
Homepage: http://members.geocities.com/mrsnbt/memorial/index.html
Hometown: Texas and Missouri
Sent: 12:56 Uhr - fri 1 dec 2000
Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines, all of you are burned into our hearts and
souls and We love you dearly. THANK YOU for the all sacrifices you've made for
this country. For the physical and mental anguish you've been through...For
the sense of loneliness and loss you must have felt being separated from the
people you loved dearly...For the COURAGE you displayed in fighting for our
country and caring for our wounded...For being there for you fellow comrades
when they needed you.

We are sorry for the mental and physical baggage you had to bring home from the
war... For the men who died in your arms...For the babies you didn't see
being born or taking their first steps. For the wives, girlfriends, husband
and boyfriends that couldn't wait for your return...For the terrifying nights
you wondered if you would ever make it home alive...For all the tears in..
secret.. we could not wipe away or the hugs to say we care...For the
disrespect shown by some your fellow Americans...For a government that
wouldn't let you win the war....For the politics that kept you there too
long...For the WELCOME HOME some of you never received...For the neglect
shown you since your return.

Let us take this time to SALUTE all of you for "Courage Above and Beyond the
Call of Duty". We are humbled to be a part of your lives and very honored to
listen to what your heart has to say to all of us. From you.. lessons can be
learned..and the definition of Honor and Respect can be passed onto our
children and all of mankind!! We will make sure your REMEMBERED and those of
your fellow Veterans who's bodies lay cold in the ground...For they are only
forgotten if not remembered. "WE WILL REMEMBER"

Love & Respect
Bev and Linda

Name: Brad C. J. Doney
Hometown: Oconto Falls, Wisconsin
Sent: 17:12 Uhr - sun 26 nov 2000
My husband Brad Doney was at the American Embassy in Saigon during the final days, looking for someone who remembers him.He also went by B.J. He was also on "The Last Flight out of Saigon".

Name: Frank Sellin
Hometown: Glenview, Il
Sent: 11:58 Uhr - sat 18 nov 2000
I didn't serve in Vietnam, but i grew up with a lot of people that did and I had the plesure of serving with many Senior Staff NCO's And Officers that were there and I can honestly say that they sacraficed their lives so that we my experience freedom.

Frank S. Sellin
SGT USMC
Marine Barracks Subic Bay 91-92
1st Battalion 9th Marines Charlie Company 93-94
2nd Battalion 1st Marines Golf Company 94-96
Headquarters 1st Marine Division 96-98

Name: Rosalie
Hometown: phillipsburg nj/bedfordpa.
Sent: 07:27 Uhr - sat 11 nov 2000
This is a wonderful site and a tribute to all those who did not make it home. Thank you so much it helps ease the pain on days like this. I lost someone very close and will never forget the agony of those who lost with me. Thank you guys for all that you have done to serve your country. God Bless each and every one of you. They may have fallen but will never be forgotten. I pray for each and every ones well being. Anyone want to e-mail me just to talk please do. God Bless and keep well. You all fought a hell of a fight!!!!!

Name: Cpl. Durbin, J.C.
Hometown: Logan, Ohio
Sent: 05:56 Uhr - fri 10 nov 2000
I was with E 2/9 when it thrown in with Hotel co. in March of '75. Any of you Jarheads want to E-mail me? Sure would be nice to hear from you. SEMPER FI, EAGLES

Name: David Harrison
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/midnitrider68/index.html?969134058060
Hometown: Long Beach,California
Sent: 16:37 Uhr - sat 28 oct 2000
Great Site! Keep up the good work. I was with Mike 3/9 Charlie 1/1 and Delta 1/27. Vietnam 1965-66-68. Semper Fi to all my Brothers out there!

Name: 1LT Ryan W. Dutton
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Sent: 19:07 Uhr - thu 19 oct 2000
Currently serving... those men who paid the ultimate price shall not be forgotten- they will live on in the hearts and minds of those they saved, those they defended, those they represented, and those they loved.

Name: charli martini
Hometown: bethany,oklahoma
Sent: 11:33 Uhr - wed 18 oct 2000
what everyone did in nam was a great accoplishment, and i'm sorry that all of you didn't get the apriciation that all of you diserved!! I'm 16 and am doing a research on the fall of saigon if anyone wants to send me something to share with my fellow high school students please e-mail me.

Name: Jerry Thompson
Hometown: Nettleton Mississippi
Sent: 19:15 Uhr - sat 14 oct 2000
I was with G-2-3 Quang Nam 1965-66 I never dreamed things would have turned out the way they did when we landed near Da Nang in 65. W.I.A. April 6 1966.God bless all of us that made it back and those that did not. SEMPER FI!

Name: Tin Nguyen
Homepage: http://1144 Simpson St
Hometown: Bronx
Sent: 03:04 Uhr - thu 12 oct 2000
Great site! I was evacuated by you guys on April 29, 1975. My heartfelt thank to you all for your courageous performance. My evacuation is narrated in my web site:
http://nguyentin.tripod.com/

Name: Mike Wallace
Hometown: Kansas
Sent: 18:27 Uhr - sun 8 oct 2000
CORPSMAN/3rd Mar Div/11th Engineer Bn 67-68

Name: Lasaro "Chief" Arriola
Homepage: http://P.O.Box 631
Hometown: Copperas Cove, Texas 76522
Sent: 19:49 Uhr - wed 27 sep 2000
Served with tne MSG detachment in DaNang,R. Vietnam during the evacuation of Danang.Would I do it again. I would.Semper
Fi.

Name: Jesse L. Griffin, Jr.
Hometown: MCRD Parris Island, SC
Sent: 15:13 Uhr - fri 22 sep 2000
To my brother vets who did not come home, you are missed, remembered, and forever honored. Semper Fidelis, d'Griff.

Name: Daniel A. Griffin, Cpl.
Hometown: Norwalk, OH
Sent: 07:27 Uhr - wed 20 sep 2000
I served with the 1st MARDIV from 2/68 - 4/69 in DaNang, An Hoa, Phu Bia, Gia Le, and Hue. Came over from the 5th Engineer Battalion out of Camp Pendleton (Camp Telega) for the '68 Tet Offensive.
Have enjoyed this page
Currently serving as a pastor with The Salvation Army (Major Dan Griffin)
God Bless

Name: CPL. Dennis Houren
Hometown: moran tx
Sent: 17:00 Uhr - tue 19 sep 2000
served 1955 to 1959 will never forget

Name: SSGT LANE D. WILSON, IN AIR NAT. GUARD
Hometown: FT. WAYNE IN
Sent: 14:28 Uhr - tue 12 sep 2000
THANK-YOU !!!!! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. AS CUBMASTER FOR PACK 3443 IN FT.WAYNE, IN WE LOST ONE OF OUR EAGLE SCOUTS IN LCPL JUDGE. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE !!!!!! THERE ARE THOSE OF US WHO CARE.

Name: Barry McHenry
Homepage: http://www.fwahu.org/mchenry
Hometown: Windsor, NY
Sent: 09:31 Uhr - sun 3 sep 2000
I was an Army chopper pilot in Nam stationed at QuiNhon in 1964-65.

Name: ELMER MARTIN JR.
Hometown: kings mtn.n.c.
Sent: 21:00 Uhr - tue 29 aug 2000
were their any ribbons for these missions.

Name: Irene E. Whitt
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Sent: 12:25 Uhr - sun 27 aug 2000
Thank you so very much for this website and teh information I received. I have been studying the Vietnam War and also respected and backed those who served, fought and died for this country. Thank you again.

Name: jethru a cruz
Hometown: olongapo city,philippines
Sent: 13:39 Uhr - fri 25 aug 2000
it is good you have a site honoring the bravery and courage of american soldiers who fought in vietnam(1961-1975).i appreciate what you have done and given for our safety and freedom.

Name: Cpl Douglas R. Lemieux
Hometown: Downers Grove, Illinois
Sent: 14:21 Uhr - wed 23 aug 2000
I served with "Guns" B Co and H&S Co 1/3 in 65-66, and spent the remaining years watching the war from home. The worst of it was watching you guys evac all from the embassy and realizing that the Government quit on all of us, after all of the blood spilled. We all did our duty, but the saddest day was watching the choppers being pushed over the side of the carriers, and realizing that this is how it ends. God Bless and Heal us all!

Name: James Edwards
Hometown: Rapid City S.D
Sent: 13:10 Uhr - fri 18 aug 2000
I was attached on the USS Duluth LPD 6, I served with Mike Co 3/9. Does any one know any ribbons being considered for this time?. I would like to know of anyone who was with us and who was with Mike Co, at this time?. Please contact me at this e-mail address. semper Fi

Name: marine x
Hometown: texas,sherman
Sent: 16:13 Uhr - mon 14 aug 2000
very nice website.to tell you the truth i was in veitnam in
second plootoon..they use to call me marine x.it was a very bad war i almost got shot but my buddy ray took the bullet to thisv day ray and i r still alive i am 43 old ray is 42
but the war will still be in are mind and we will think of are brave soliders for ever!!

Name: Butch Graves
Hometown: Frankfort,Kentucky
Sent: 14:27 Uhr - wed 9 aug 2000
Great site.I WAS With Mike Co.3/9 first tour.I was a outside M.S.G.in 1970.SEMPER FI.

Name: Colin Broussard
Homepage: http://Fall of Saigon Marines Association
Hometown: San Diego, California
Sent: 13:59 Uhr - fri 4 aug 2000
If anyone needs help with this address book please email me.
We appreciate all of your comments. Most of our Saigon Marines read every single message. If you wish to EMail a Saigon Marine please go to our Fall of Saigon Marines Association Officers page on the left panel. Semper Fi.

Name: Van Johnson
Sent: 23:18 Uhr - thu 20 jul 2000
Just a word to say I was proud to hear that my fellow Marines did a fine job in April of 1975. I served as an MSG in Saigon for 13 months. I left Vietnam in August of 1974 for my next duty station. Take care and God Bless.

Van Johnson
Gunney5@aol.com

Name: Sgt Andrew C. Holtz
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Sent: 14:27 Uhr - mon 17 jul 2000
I am good friends with a former Marine that was there Sgt D. R. Gevers. I meet Sgt Gevers while serving as an MSG at the American Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I want thank him and all the rest of the Marines that were there for everything that I have learned. For he has taught me alot about life and leadership. Thank you all.
Semper Fi
Sgt Andrew C. Holtz
MSG The Hague, Netherlands

Name: John Lillevold
Sent: 20:36 Uhr - sat 15 jul 2000
I was in Hawaii with 1st Bn 3rd Marines in April 75.
One morning formation the battalion commander showed up
and told us all to pack our trash. In the next sleepless
48 hours we took on hundreds of Marimes as we filled out our
companies, packed our gear and added artillary. A few men
returned from UA because they didn't want to be left behind. We did not know where we were going but we recieved a continious stream of inteligence from in and around
Ton Son Nhut. The news was not good. We all got on planes without knowing where we would land. I was on a C141 guarding ammunition and radio gear, I remember I also had a briefcase handcuffed to my arm to deliver to my company commaner who had gone ahead of me. We landed in Okanawa and trained while our country decided what to do with us . Some time after Siagon fell we boarded ship to cruise home via Japan. Most of the time I was on a plane or a ship or training and I never really knew what was going on. I have never lost the empty feeling that came over me when I found out it was all over.

Name: Shannon Jones (pate-maiden name)
Hometown: Marine brat
Sent: 00:54 Uhr - thu 13 jul 2000
My dad (T.D. pate) was with the Can Tho Detachment and I have been trying to figure out what I could about the fall of Saigon and this sight was very helpful..thank you

Name: Ted Bachman
Hometown: Fritztown, PA now Raleigh, NC
Sent: 19:59 Uhr - sun 9 jul 2000
CW2 helicopter pilot 68-69 Long Than North for 2nd Signal Group Aviation Detachment. Here's to those brave men who answered the call with honor, dedication, pride, loyalty, willing to pay the ultimate price if necessary, and were not cowards like Clinton, who should be ashamed to even call himself an American yet alone the President of this great country.

Name: J. B. SNOWDEN, III
Hometown: Eads, TN
Sent: 09:35 Uhr - wed 5 jul 2000
Good site. I enjoyed my time here.

Name: Raymond J.Earley
Hometown: St. Paul
Sent: 21:47 Uhr - mon 3 jul 2000
I was in the 9/th MARINE EXPD.BRIGADE THAT LANDED AT DANANG IN MARCH 65 WENT BACK IN 67-68. I LOST SO MANY FRIEND'S.I STILL THINK OF THEM EVERYDAY. I THANK YOU BROTHER'S ALL FOR THIS WEB SITE.I WILL SEE YOU ALL ON ARLINGTON RIDGE.

Name: Stan Hughes
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Sent: 18:41 Uhr - mon 3 jul 2000
Was a crew member on Swift 22 the last rescue chopper off the embassy, semper fi to those last 13 we picked up ,was a hell of a night for you.

Name: Douglas H Hale
Homepage: http://3418 Westmoreland Drive SW
Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia
Sent: 10:40 Uhr - mon 3 jul 2000
I was in Nam from October 66 to November 67 with 1/9.

Name: Cpl.Grant Olive
Hometown: Ocala, florida
Sent: 09:41 Uhr - mon 3 jul 2000
I was with 2/4 during the evac , assigned to comm plt.
H/S Co. sure would like hear from other members of the MAGNIFICANT BASTARDS. Here's to the ones we left behind and to the ones we brought home..

Name: Mike Wallace
Homepage: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/eleventhengrbtnvets
Hometown: Hutchinson
Sent: 01:09 Uhr - sun 2 jul 2000
Corpsman/11th Engineer BN/67-68. Return visit
to Viet Nam 1989

Name: Jet Moses
Hometown: Kearny NJ
Sent: 17:30 Uhr - sat 1 jul 2000
I remember seeing the evacuation on the news when I was a boy (I was born in 65). I remember my uncle coming back from Viet Nam (he was a Captain 5th Marines). I remember his younger brothers with their shaved heads visiting my mom (they were drafted; Army didnt have to go because of the Sullivan laws) ...
I joined the Navy in 84. I was a Corpsman. Served at Beufort NAVHOSP and the Parris Island Branch Clinic.
Also served with 4th Marines in the reserves...
looking to write a book about those Men who died over in Beirut. Any feedback (regardless of what your involvement may or may not be in that sad tragic episode) will be appreciated. This has been a mission of mine for quite some time. HELP!

Homepage: http://TCBnFlash4@aol.com
Sent: 12:38 Uhr - thu 29 jun 2000
One other note. On one of the nights we had a chopper go down. It was a Marine Helicopter and the Pilot and the Co-pilot could not get out. There were two Cpls on board and they broke their legs. They were in bad shape. I was one of the Corpman who took care of them. Does anyone know about this and what ever happened to these guys. Thanks. Bill Shipley. USS Hancock. Semper Fi.

Name: Bill Shipley
Sent: 12:22 Uhr - thu 29 jun 2000
I served in Nam in 1971 as Marine 0341. I got out of the Corps in 1974 as a Sgt/BridgeCo,7th Eng. 1371/3516/1345
I became a Corpman and was involved in the Fall/Evacuation of Saigon and DaNang in 1975. I can't put in words how it was. Being a combat Marine I was beyond anger. I didn't sleep for days. I was on the USS Hancock. I retired in 1992 as an HM1/USNR. I work at the V.A. Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. (going on 18 years now)/ Radiology Dept./ I graduated from MCRD in 1971/ Plt. 1089. I was with 3/5 and 3/1 in Nam in 1971. Like to hear from long lost friends. Thanks P.S. Would like to get my hands on my Grad.
book from Boot Camp (lost it between all the moves). Platoon
1089- Sept 1970.

Name: SH3 Charles Glasgow III (USN)
Homepage: http://www.go.abc.com/~yoda148
Hometown: Biloxi Ms.
Sent: 21:25 Uhr - mon 26 jun 2000
Semper Fi to all you Marines. My Butt was covered
in the Gulf War because of men like you.
May we never have to do it this way again. Next time
take em out.

Name: GySgt A.Nerios(Ret)
Homepage: http://611 W.Alice,Kingsville,TX
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Tx
Sent: 11:28 Uhr - thu 22 jun 2000
A very touching tribute. Made me remember my friends and miss them. A great job. Well Done Marines.

Name: Capt J. C. Holt
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Sent: 05:52 Uhr - wed 21 jun 2000
Doing some research for a justification paper to get a electronic NEO tracking system for our upcoming deployment. Accountability is one of the hardest tasks to accomplish while completing NEOs.

Name: Don Boles
Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/in2/crash
Hometown: Lubbock Tx.
Sent: 05:56 Uhr - mon 19 jun 2000
hello, just doing a little research!:)

Name: Ron Powers
Hometown: Oklahoma
Sent: 06:06 Uhr - tue 13 jun 2000
Excellent site. Keep up the good work.
Semper Fi
GySgt USMC (Ret)
1958-1978

Name: Colin Broussard
Homepage: http://www.fallofsaigon.org
Hometown: San Diego, California
Sent: 09:21 Uhr - fri 9 jun 2000
Everyone please visit "Our Story", the Marines tell their story about the Fall of Saigon. The button "Our Story" is located on the left panel. We just got back from a Memorial/25th Reunion in Marshalltown Iowa. Most of the pictures are posted. The located is on the right panel on the middle of the page. Thank you for visiting.

Name: Ray Kozlowski
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Sent: 11:21 Uhr - wed 7 jun 2000
Excellent job. I was MSG Saigon 1968-1969. Just returned January 2000. All thats left is the white wall. Marine house is gone and Tran Que Cap has been renamed. Semper Fi.

Name: GySgt Mike Piserchia
Hometown: Bayville, NJ
Sent: 10:58 Uhr - tue 6 jun 2000
Rest in Pease fellow warriors. Again Uncommon Valor was a Common Virture.

Name: Tom Holden,Col.USMC (ret)
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Sent: 20:50 Uhr - mon 5 jun 2000
Pilot of SWIFT 22 (HMM-164), with co-pilot Steve Cook, that flew the last 11 Marines from the roof of the embassy on 0700 Sunday morning April 30, 1975.

Name: Carl Branco
Hometown: Pollock Pines CA
Sent: 18:45 Uhr - mon 5 jun 2000
I am a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Duluth (LPD 6) during operation Frequant Wind. I also had what I consider to be the Good Fortune to work in the Mobile Support team with some dam good people. Even if they wore green! I will always remember with great pride those Marines with whom I had the privilage to serve with. They willingly took a "very" young Sailor, and taught him what he needed to know to get the job done. This whole Country owe's you guy's a great amount of gratitude, And I for one want you to know That You Are Not Forgotten! I was in the area and I will alway's remember what went down. It wasn't just Saigon.

Name: Michel Courdié
Hometown: L' Union (Toulouse) France
Sent: 14:38 Uhr - sun 4 jun 2000
A highly interresting site, a real document ! (with good sound too!). I was particulary interested by your "story" item. A french collector of US Military History and specifically about Vietnam and Korea campaign books I buy each month at Amazon.com. I possess a large collection of books about Marine Units history and visited the Vietnam 10 times since 1989 and think of you each time I go throug the US Embassy, now a consulate. Thank you for your wonderful site, Michel courdié

Name: Michel Courdié
Homepage: http://none
Hometown: L' Union (Toulouse) France
Sent: 14:35 Uhr - sun 4 jun 2000
A highly interresting site, a real document ! (with good sound too!). I was particulary interested by your "story" item. A french collector of US Military History and specifically about Vietnam and Korea campaign books I buy each month at Amazon.com. I possess a large collection of books about Marine Units history and visited the Vietnam 10 times since 1989 and think of you each time I go throug the US Embassy, now a consulate. Thank you for your wonderful site, Michel courdié

Name: Reginald Thorpe
Hometown: Fort Hall, Idaho
Sent: 06:28 Uhr - sun 4 jun 2000
Just an old airwinger glad you are here to keep this history up. I served with HMH-462 "Heavy Haulers" in '74' on an LPH. Those were the days! It was something. Semper Fi to you all, especially my old buds where ever you are. God be with us.

Name: Doug Potratz
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Sent: 22:47 Uhr - sat 3 jun 2000
I encourage everyone visiting this site to read MGySgt Valdez's (the last Saigon Marine to leave)speech in the 25th memorial section of this site. This is the best speech about what its like to be a Vietnam "survivor" that I have read and touched all of us during the memorial. Thanks again Top, for bringing us home.
Semper Fi,

Doug Potratz

Name: James (Andy) Anderson
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Sent: 17:08 Uhr - fri 2 jun 2000
Retired GySgt. Spent parts of 68, 69, 70 and 71 in RVN.
Brothers it only matters to those who care! Bless you all
and Semper Fi!
GySgt J.C. (Andy) Anderson Retired

Name: L/Cpl Rodney C Harris 11
Homepage: http://2595 50th Ave N
Hometown: St.Petersburg FL
Sent: 02:58 Uhr - thu 1 jun 2000
This message is to those Marines that which was on the (Wall).3rd Marine Recon 2nd Paltoon. "Hi to all them."
I remmenber those days. I remmenber Rip-School.

Name: Jerry Heck
Hometown: Parker, CO
Sent: 15:27 Uhr - wed 31 may 2000
I was an AF SSgt stationed assigned to the 432nd Reconnaissance Technical Squadron, Udorn RTAFB, Thailand from February - August 1975. Our mission was to view drone aircraft reconnaissance film of South Vietnam on a daily basis. I had the "distinct" duty to watch, albeit from afar, the NVA move south from the DMZ to the outskirts of Saigon (Bien Hoa) and enter the city on that fateful day.
My first hand "snapshot" of this event will always be with me and I salute you.

Name: Joe Reed
Hometown: W.P.Bch,Fl
Sent: 10:42 Uhr - wed 31 may 2000
Semper Fidelis-Well Done!!

Name: mike roberts
Hometown: BLANCHESTER OHIO
Sent: 12:41 Uhr - mon 29 may 2000
I AM 38 AND HAVE READ AND CAN STILL REMEMBER ALOT FROM WHEN I WAS A KID ABOUT THE VIETNAM WAR AND I WILL NEVER FORGET ANY OF THE BRAVE MEN WHO FOUGHT AND DIED EVER!

Name: L/cpl Rodney C. Harris 11
Homepage: http://2595 50th Ave N Cottage#11
Hometown: Saint.Petersburg FL
Sent: 09:26 Uhr - mon 29 may 2000
>>I was on the Em-Wall at the time.
>>I was at the time 3rd Recon Marine's.
>>We were left there on the Em-wall,,until they remmenbered >>that they have forgot Recon was left behide!

Name: Gunny Red Millis USMC (Ret) 76-98
Homepage: http://www.mclm.com
Hometown: Harrison Arkansas
Sent: 17:32 Uhr - thu 25 may 2000
Have a buddy I have lost touch with. His name is Mike McCormick. He retired in the Late 80's from MCAS El Toro CA as a MSgt Avionics type. He was a retread Grunt that was at the consulate in Danang when it all fell apart. He is mentioned in the Fall volume of the MC Historical Vietnam series. Anyway the last time I heard he was in Phoenix (Maybe Tucson) AZ. Has anyone heard from him? Would appreciate a line if you have.
Semper Fidelis, and reall like the site.

Name: patrick tillotson HMH-462
Hometown: st.louis,mo.
Sent: 20:07 Uhr - wed 24 may 2000
was there april 29, 1975 first time i've heard recognition for operation frequent wind or eagle pull. its about time. got pictures of the evac.

Name: Cyndi Busse