I sincerely must apologize for getting my names mixed up. Forgive Bob and your family also. My condodences go out to the Wilsons. That was so ragged and very embarrasing. My heart was in the right place but, my poor little confused mind wasn't. Still, I want to thank you guys on the reunion committee for your outstanding work. May God watch over you and give you the strength you need at this time.
Thank You for understanding,
Greg Pierce
(behold1jan50@yahoo.com)
3919 Hessmer Ave. Apt.213 H
Metairie, La. 70002

I just wanted to give my condolences to the witt family. I personally owe Bob a great deal of graditude, for helping me receive my compensation . I'm glad to have met him personally. I can remember the first time we talked, it was for two hours. He was my first contact of any kind from Vietnam. When he told me who he was and that my platoon Lt. was his brother I almost triped out. He started naming names and, I started pulling out photos of those guys. I was really excited hearing from him. He told me about his site and, that's what started my being able to get in touch with my buds from 3rd Plt. Neil also helped my wife and I to make the last reunion. Thanks again to all the guys involved with the reunion plans. I'm going to do my best to make as many as possible. For you guys who haven't been to one, just ask any reunion vet about the great time that's had by all. Once again, my prayers go out to Bob's family.
May God bless and give needed strength in your time of bereavement.
Semper Fi,
With love for you guys : Greg Pierce
3919 Hessmer Ave. apt.213 H
Metairie, La. 70002
Phone: (504) 717-0049

Forty Years ago Today. Valentines Day 1969

3 Marines from Delta 1-7 gave all

Panel 32 West at the WAll list their names

2Lt James Witt SS Line 033
Lcpl Larry Looby Line 035
Pfc James Wyman SS Line 042
2 days later, also listed on 32 West
Lcpl Thomas Casey NC Line 042
Pfc Michael Coon Line 043
Cpl William Favour Line 043
Pfc Craig Hemphill Line 044
Pfc Dennis Riley Line 046
Pfc Robert Whitney Line 047

Thanks Neil for the your site and the chance to to keep the memory alive Semper Fidelis

Hello Dickie and Wynn. Randall O'Brien here. Hope you guys are doing well. Nam seems like another lifetime ago, doesn't it? Dickie, I agree with you. Captain Wilson was a much-respected, highly competent, decisive, clearly intelligent leader, who inspired immediate confidence in his troops. I respected him immensely. He was sharp, bold, courageous, and no-nonsense. I thought then and I think now we had one of the best Captains in the war. Hope all is well down in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, if you are, in fact, still there. It was good to serve with a fellow Mississippian. In high school McComb and Hattiesburg were rivals, but in Nam I was glad we were on the same side. Do you ever hear from Rolando? In the picture above I'm pretty sure the guy standing behind me whose image is blurred is Rich Shankovich from Pennsylvania. From time to time Rich and I swap letters. He is doing fine and enjoying life. Remember Phil O'Donnell? He is living in New Orleans these days. He and I talk usually once every year or two. Do you have updates on any of the other guys? Wynn, how absolutely shocking, but fantastic to see you again recently after 38 years!You two guys take good care of yourselves, okay? Your ol' pal, Obie

Thank you so much for your wondeful pictures. I am a high school student currently working on a research/memorial project regarding Lawrence Looby. I have not been able to find very much about him other than basic information, birth, death, hometown, etc. If anyone could be of any help, please e-mail me, marydawn81092@hotmail.
Thank you so much!

Caveman, I hope you can make it to the next reunion in Richmond, Va. in 2010. If so, I'll see you there. Glen (Chevelle) Savelle

I have a similar pix of that bridge. I was on Operation Mameluke Thrust in May '68 with Delta Co, 7th Engineers in support of the 7th Marines.
Semper Fi

I know some of the Marines in this photo. From left to right, can't remember his name, second is George Cusma, third is Gary Long, fourth at the rear and center is Ron Vess (me), can't remember the names of the other three but do remember the party! Taken at Hill 41.

Well said Neil. We lost one of our Corpsman this Jan. Herman Kincaid. His stone could read Born 1948, died 1968, buried 2008. He was one brave Corpsman, 3 tours.

GAGE 68-69
"MIKE" 3/7

Anyone remember a "Devil Doc" named Tom Nalley?

I had the pleasure of spending some quality time with my old CO, Captain Fagan, at our most recent reunion. The years have been very good to him. He looks better today than he did in the Nam.
Semper FI,
Bill

If anyone knows of photos or anything of "Fred Joseph Delorenzo Jr." please let me know. I knew him in Calif. before he shipped out. My family had him over for Thanksgiving Dinner, 1968. He was a sweet kid and I thought that maybe he made it home, now I know he did not.

Served under Capt. Wilson & Sgt. Aguirre Oct -Dec 1971. We stood down and I was sent down South for 4 more months with the 1st Air Cav. Then got a early out,sent to Fort Hood and Sgt Aguirre was my First Sgt. CSC 1/8 Cav, 1st Cav Div.

It was a priviledge and an honor to serve with you and to have been your friend, and I am deeply sorry to hear of your recent death Sam.

Steve Whalen

I just want to let you guys know that I'll make the reunion in May. It'll be great to see you all again. I'm still buzzing from the reunion in Orlando. see you in a few weeks.

Semper Fi
e-mail me @ ; behold1jan50@yahoo.com

Great photo. This is for Gary Duryee...I have a similar history...served with the 4th Div, Co. B 1.14th until they stood down and I came to the 3.506th. I got sick from the ham that same night. I believe that Poly Tail Paul Cauley and Jarrett Goodman were there too. Your words brought back memories of Tomohawk and Normandy.

Thanks...Tom

I believe the Marine standing in the rear is Sherwood.

for me, every marine who died in the nam is a two-time hero: one time because his was bitrayed by those who sent him there, knowing the war was planned not to be won... one time for the bravery he performed, and the sacrifice he endured under those so harsh conditions. on a tombston is written: blessed are the pure in heart. this fits perfectly to the heroes fallen in vietnam. mike grunt, semper fi

the computer era is ruining the marine corps, and the ipocrisy of the diplomacy,too. this way costs lives. anyone remember the spirit of the bayonet of the old - time marine corps?... a slogan says: marine corps way, gung ho grunt style! usmc never dies. mike grunt, semper fi

what awesome marines !... this is a superb site, a very fine work to honor those special men who faced the gook fire , and to keep their memory alive. yesterday, today, and forever...gung ho, marines! mike grunt , semper fi