Part 8: One Helluva Day!
A Vietnam war story about a fateful accident. Read the rest
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Part 7: Meet Chris Sakell and Mai the Monkey
Meet Chris Sakell and Mai the monkey, two unforgettable good friends. Read the rest
Part 6: Claymore Alley
"Claymore Alley" is a paper I wrote years ago about my first combat experience in Vietnam, a case of "friendly fire." . It turned out to be a cathartic experience. Read the rest
Part 5: A Tour of Pr’Line Mountain
Take a tour of our Central Highlands home! Read the rest
Part 3: Zero Week in Nam
Part 3: Zero Week in Nam It’s strange how some memories are so completely buried that no matter how hard you try, you can’t recall them. I’m sure the journey from Duluth after my final day of furlough to Long…
Part 2: How I Became the Envy of the Battalion
This post discusses how I got my orders for Vietnam when no one was allowed to go. Read the rest
Part 1: From High School to Riot Control
This post describes how I enlisted in the Army and ended up as an MP in San Francisco. Read the rest
Just Two Rolling Stones…
This year is going out with a travel “bang!” We just spent 7 days in North Carolina to see the fall colors, followed with a few days in New Jersey to see the in-laws and even a day drive into…
2023 Hue
I added some more photos to my website! This set of photos are all from the former capital of Vietnam, the city of Hue. Hue was the scene of the bloodiest battle of the Vietnam War. You can watch Youtube…
2023 Ha Long Bay
I have managed to let life get the better of me, so I have been doing a lot things other than writing about our trip to Vietnam which is already receding quickly into the past! As a result, the task…