So that makes three. One more makes an even number for double rooms and fills a taxi. What about you Vic you want to be Randys chaparone and keep him on the...
I look at it like this. If ever there was a time in my life this trip needs to be made, it is now. I think Al said it best...we're not getting any younger. Am...
During our last mail out from our master search roster for the 23rd MP Chapter, we received about 80 letters returned, we have located new address's for most...
Unfortunately, I only remember one of these men. I had forgotten him until I say Charlie Snowden's name. I'm almost sure he was at CL until Maj D needed some...
You'll notice the heavy equipment operators could only work 1/2 hr shifts due to temp & humidity. I know some MP's who worked a Traffic Control Point not far...
I remember your incident--as I remember it, you sucked it up & missed no it any work, typical of you. Al's case must have happened after mid-Aug '68 or else...
I was on Luzon when it passed over. A story that some of you would appreciate--the flooding was so bad in Manila that at the Pasay Jail(the Pasay river...
I hesitate to Post this & if anyone thinks it is out of place --take it down. And I have not taken a new job as Insurance salesman. USAA(United Services...
Hi All. It's been a while since my last post, but just to let you all know I'm still alive (and still eating vegemite). Yes Six, Typoon Ketsana packed one hell...
Ron I remember that TCP very well. I believe that directing traffic at that T intersection was my introduction to being a 23rd MP. I know I spent the better...
Ron, you are not out of order on this one. I got a bunch of emails from friends who knew I could not get USAA until now. Even my daughter has it because her...
THE FINAL INSPECTION The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step...
Received information today that Robert K Cornell of South Carolina passed away on February 15, 2009. Cornell served from 69-70 at Chu Lai as the a LTC and...
This sounds like the same TCP that I worked when I first got to the 23rd MP Co. There were 3 or 4 of us new guys who had just arrived from the Combat Center, I...
I remember LTC Cornell, as he was the PM when I arrived in March 1970. I had recently seen several pictures of him on a site for retired MP Officers and he...
Charlie's is the only name I remember of those listed. When I saw his name, I was flooded with long forgotten memories! I served with him in 67-68 while...
So I arrived at the Amityville VFW Post to participate in the parade that I have marched in since 1978. The crowd has gotten smaller every year as the WWII...
Al, our parade had almost 150 units including of course politicians: Our mayor, congresswoman, candidates in the run off election, etc. We had lots of...
No parades here. No even the usual gathering of veterans groups at the Civil War Memorial in the center of town. Instead I attended a school assembly at my...
I've done a few parades but the attendance was always very sparse. What's even worst was most all them yelling "Throw me something Mister"! Like it was some...
Thats OK Randy when we walk around Saigon at Tet you will think you are in the best parade ever. Saigon at Tet is like New Years Eve in NY and Vegas, Mardi...
Hey Al,I'd love to go with you guy's but need to save my money for my trip to Nam in Sept that I do each year. I want to encourage those who haven't been back,...
Dave. Where are you going this year and what are you going to do? I think I might spend some extra time in ChuLai helping some friends rebuild and improve...
Have updated my web site... www.militarypolicevietnam.com Check out the video (see HOME page) I just made. Please send any photos, etc. to jim416@......
I have gone to your site many times and found it to be excellent. Many good photos and stories and heartfelt tributes to our fallen MP comrades who gave their...