"We Were Soldiers.." IA Drang Battle THREAD II

Icon Productions and the Book.."We Were Soldiers Once.....and Young" | Lt. Col. Hal Moore

[Snow Bunny]

Thanks, I did not know about this. I just got back from going there and registering and made one reply to one of your posts. That Christmas Season true story you told was truly amazing. Thanks so much for the heads up.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Jellybean and thank you so much for flagging people too. I appreciate it so much.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Angelique.

[Boondocks of Bama]

S***w the Hollyweird fantasy film. When and where is the next Real Thing? If it doesn't happen soon, I may not get a chance to die with my boots on.

ONE IN FIVE

One in five is lean.
One in five is mean.
One in five is a lean,mean, fighting machine.

Where are the one in five today?
Mostly in graveyards I'd say.
But when the Bitch Goddess War
Clamors for more blood and gore.
Come alive, one in five.
Come alive!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

House OKs trade relations with Vietnam The United States would have normal trade relations with former enemy Vietnam under legislation the House approved Thursday on a voice vote.
The Senate is expected to approve it next month.

WHAT ABOUT OUR MIA's and POWS!

FReep the White House and Congress to say no to normal trade relations until ALL are accounted for!

VOICE YOUR OPINION!

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

see post 65

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for the "One in Five" . And for your post.
I also want to thank you for serving and a BIG
WELCOME HOME !

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub for the information, the phone numbers etc. I sure will write, phone and Fax.

OH man when will this insanity ever STOP !!!!!!!

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY AMERICA!!!!!!!
I want .......Flags flying at every home, Patriotism , respect for our military and to treat ALL Veterans as the Heroes they truly are.

STOP Trade with VietNam!!!! This is Insane!!!!!!!!! This is a Clinton agenda thing and it is WRONG !!!!!!!!!!!

BRING BACK OUR

[ALOHA RONNIE]

.."NUTS"..

[ALOHA RONNIE]

...MADELEINE STOWE is Mrs. JULIA MOORE...

...in ..'WE WERE SOLDIERS'..

...See the beautiful MADELEINE STOWE Cover Story Article in the current September 2001 Issue of ..'COWBOYS & INDIANS'..

...This -Premiere Magazine of the West- Article shares MADELEINE STOWE's friendship with the Hero of War she portrays in.. 'WE WERE SOLDIERS'.. Mrs. JULIA MOORE and her husband Lt. Gen. HAL G. MOORE.

...It's a Beaut.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you ALOHA RONNIE. I will read it and save it too.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Congress to allow normal trade relations with Viet Nam WITHOUT full account of POW/MIA's

[Diver Dave]

Thank You Snow Bunny for the flag. I'm looking forward to reading the book and the movie.

I also want to thank you for your service with the USO and Bob Hope's trips to Viet Nam.

For me personally, I served on a destroyer tender from 64 through 67 and made three WESTPAC tours. Our ship served as a support type of service dropping anchor in Subic Bay, Kaoshiung, and Yokosuka. The Seventh Fleet came to us for repairs and much needed R&R for the crews of the ships engaging the enemy in the South China Sea.

While in Yokosuka in '64, two destroyers were fired upon by Viet Cong gunboats. By noon the next day, Yokosuka Naval Base was void of most all US Navy ships. The tin cans and Carriers deployed to Yankee Station, and our ship, the USS Piedmont (AD-17) steamed for Subic Bay. We set up shop for the duration of our tour in Subic and were relieved by the USS Dixie (AD-14) in December '64. Nine months later we set sail for Subic again to relieve the USS Prairie (AD-15). It was during this second WESTPAC tour, that I had the opportunity to attend Second Class Diver's School at the SRF in Subic, hence, my screen name. My final tour began in January '67 and we returned to San Diego in July.

Though I never served "in country," a small detail from the Piedmont did get sent to Viet Nam in '64 to rescue a ship that had been abandoned by it's civilian crew and poised a threat of sabotage and possible sinking in the harbor of Saigon. That small crew, re-lit the boilers, got the ship underway and sailed it to a safe harbor out of harms way. For this effort, the entire ship's company received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal which is proudly pinned to my Dress Blues in the cedar chest. I have put that uniform on and stood proudly at local Veteran's Day parades and ceremonies saluting my fellow veterans and our great American Flag. Thirty-three years later, the uniform still fits, but now has tear stains on the front of it as I have honored my comrades and country.

I never had the honor and priviledge to see you and Bob Hope perform, but with the accounts published in the Stars and Stripes, I still felt like I was a part of it. Thank you Snow Bunny, you were, and are a true hero to those of us who served our country. May God continue to Bless you. I proudly salute you.

[SlightOfTongue]

Many kudos for this thread, Snow. Just gave me a rush, while holding back tears at the same time.

Just hope we can win one this time. If we can weed out the enemy, we just might change the world in a positive fashion for a change.

I've been MIA pretty much from FR, anyway, since the election. I've been working too many hours and also trying to finish an original music CD (LEGACY), an 'aftermath of Clinton' theme. Looks like I have some new material to add after this recent event.

It's good to be back. I missed the FR gang. They are the best patriots in America. I don't know how I would've gotten through the Clinton years without them and JimRob. (Not that the Bozo-In-Chief has left or ever will leave until he meets his maker). I'll try to check in a liitle more regularly. Thanks again.

Regards. SOT

[Snow Bunny]

I apologize it has taken me since the 10th to answer your post. Since the morning of the 11th it has been such a nightmare.

I truly with all my heart appreciate your posting to me and reading this thread and also sharing with me. God bless you .

Welcome home !

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you so much for your post and for coming to this thread. Let me know about your CD it sounds interesting. Just FReep mail me about it.

Welcome back and I hope to see you posting .

God bless America and President Bush.

[Timeout]

This thread is beautiful! I don't even want to think how long it took you to create it, but it was worth every single minute. You're putting your talents to good use, bless your heart!

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for your kindness. I really appreciate it.

[Snardius]

Bump

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for the bump.