Subj: [incountrywomen] May ICW Newsletter
Date: 05/07/2000 8:21:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: webmaster@illyria.com (Marilyn Knapp Litt)
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From Marilyn Knapp Litt
~InCountry Women Website-Learn about ALL the Women Who Served
http://www.illyria.com/vnwomen.html
Hello Everyone
I missed sending out a newsletter in April, so this will have to do
double duty. I apologize for missing sending out notices on events
during that period. My job continues to keep me very busy, but do
continue to send along announcements to
webmaster@illyria.com
There is a new book out by an Army nurse who was with the 24th
Evac. "A World of Hurt : Between Innocence and Arrogance in Vietnam"
by Mary Reynolds Powell. She includes the stories of seven of her
friends, among them a dustoff helicopter pilot, an infantry captain,
a Vietnamese aide, a drug counselor, and an emergency room nurse, who
were with her in Vietnam. I just started it and am impressed with
how well written it is. More details at:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966531957/timobrienhomepag/002
-6235641-7452253
I also recommend a new book by a Vietnam war widow. "Grief Denied :
A Vietnam Widow's Story" by Pauline Laurent.
"Grief Denied" is a competently written book about a Vietnam
widow,
Pauline Laurent, who for many years lived a life defined by her
husband's death. In telling her story, she provides support as
well
as a roadmap on how to remake herself as woman whose life did not end
with her husband's. (My full review at the end of newsletter.)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0967142407/timobrienhomepag/002
-6235641-7452253
Anne Philiben, 36th Evac, http://home.bendcable.com/thirtysixthevac/
is running for state office in Oregon. She says:
"I am uncontested in the primary. The real battle will be in the
fall. The senate district runs from the middle of Wasco County in the
North, all of Jefferson County, all of Deschutes County and half of
Klamath county." Anne has done a great job with her website for the
36th and has worked very hard on the 36th Evac reunion which is
coming up the end of May in DC. I'm sure she will work just as hard
in her district.
I am happy to pass this along!
UPDATE ON THE CIVILIAN WOMEN VOLUNTEERS ALL WARS HIGHWAY MEMORIAL
The California State Senate passed ACR83. Now the resolution goes to
the Secretary of State for signing. The dedication information is as
follows:
Where: On the grounds of the College of San Mateo, San
Mateo, CA
When: Memorial Day, May 29th at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: If you plan to attend, please contact either Maureen
Nerli at mnerli@hotmail.com or Assesmblyman Ted
assistant, Mary Beth Maloney at Marybeth.Maloney@asm.
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What follows are guest book entries & e-mail from February
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I served at the Embassy in Saigon in the 60's. I understand the
Embassy was recently razed and that someone is selling pieces of
it... like the Berlin Wall was sold. I'd love to get a souvenir piece
of the Embassy - does anyone out there know where to buy it???
glynch@fuse.net
I am in the process of applying for a scholarship at UC Berkeley to
produce a documentary on Military Women in Vietnam, the "film"
version of a good friend and fellow historian's senior thesis here in
our dept. If you are willing to be interviewed about your experiences
(possibly video at some point), please contact me at my e-mail
address. My focal point is the culture of idealism/patriotism that
sent women to war, how and if it changed, and their lives upon
return. Thank you for your time.
Karen Rodriguez'G <krod@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Berkeley, CA USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 17:12:53 (CST)
I am a CW2 in the 1-223d Aviation Battalion at Fort Rucker, AL. I am
the unit historian and we are trying to gather any info and pictures
anyone may have of the unit in Viet Nam or even later (Germany too).
I know there were some medical personnel attached to the 223d Avn
Battalion at Qui Nhon and would appreciate any info. Thanks. Liz
Liz Sanders <jlsanders@mciworld.com>
Enterprise, AL USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 21:35:57 (CST)
I served at the 17th Field Hosp. Saigon, which became 216th Med.
Disp. in April 1968. We had some great nurses the the 17th, but they
were sent all over when they made the Hosp. a disp. It was too bad. I
would love to hear from anyone that was at the 17th.
Terry Shirley <taggmed@concentric.net>
Laguna Hills, CA USA - Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 09:49:16 (CST)
I would like to thank all the nurses and Red Cross,etc. You did a
great job and we will never be able to thank you enough for the
support you gave our troops during that war are any time you spent
with the healing process.I have taled to a lot of veterans, a you
meant more than they realse at the time . Thanks to you girls and all
of our veterans. jean G>
jeannie gu <coffeegirl99_2000@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 11:37:59 (CST)
As the daughter of a woman veteran, I know a little of what you all
must have gone through. Thank you for being so brave!
Aimee Sorrin
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 12:07:07 (CST)
WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY NERSES THAT WEREE ON THE SUNCTUAREY IN
1969,WAS ON THIRD TOUD WHEN I WAS SHOT THROUGH THE NECK, ONE MORE
THING, TOU NURSES DID ALLOT THAT WE TOOK FOR GRANET, MAY GOD BLESS
YOU ALL
LARRY TAYLOR <LOFISHON@HUMBOLDT1.COM>
EUREKA, CA USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 02:45:47 (CST)
Looking for others that served at 3nd Field and AnKhe during the time
I was there, Oct66-67. Would especially like to find Loretta Hensley
and Betty Green.
Helen vonMiller Buckelew <mira7@mindspring.com>
Big Canoe, GA USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 10:28:16 (CST)
I served at the 249th General Hospital in Asaka, Japan, South Camp
Drake in 68 & 69. and at the 3rd. Surg in Can Tho, VN in 70-71. I am
looking for anyone who served at either of those places or were
patients then.
Nancy (Quirk) Lilja <alnlilja@penn.com>
DuBois, PA USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 22:43:19 (CST)
I served at the 24th Evac as a Corpsman from Oct 1968 thru December
1969. Worked on the ortho wards (9&10), CMS, and as a scrub in
Surgery. I remember working with Lt Colleen O'Keefe, Lt Jan Muller,
and Cpt Deanna Ellis. I still stay in contact with Deanna. Enjoyed
working with a good group of nurses, doctors, and corpsman at the
24th. /Ed
Ed Fortmiller <egf@ultranet.com>
Hudson, MA USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 10:48:34 (CST)
I was stationed at Pleilu AB from may 1967 thru May 1968. I saw a lot
of horrible things, but thank the Lord , I never got a scratch. I
remeber many a nite and day of either going to the medivac to give
blood or driving other guys there, The sites and sounds were
terrifying. How you wonderful people were able to cope with it I'll
never know. I Salute you and will forever be grateful for you
unselfish dedication. This is one Vet that never needed your services
but sure in the hell was glad you were there. Thank You, and Welcome
Home!
George Delph <gdelph@wcoil.com>
Lima, Oh USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 10:52:36 (CST)
Some of you were wives, some were sisters, some were daughters but
all like us were over there. I was very lucky and never required more
than a band aid for most things, but I had friends that I grew up
with that needed alot more and for some that was not enough, but YOU
were there when their wives, sisters, daughters and mothers were not.
If no one has told you until now, Welcome Home and God Bless you,
from one who was there from 1/3/73 to 12/10/72 and if no one will say
I will THNAK YOU.
Bill Farmer <farb2@aerial1.com and spuds1@gte.net>
tampa, fl USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 11:59:35 (CST)
I served in the Marine Corps and was in country from 4/66 to
5/67...had the occasion to wake up in a field hospital in DaNang on
fine morning and will never forget how you all treated me. This is
the first time I have seen a site for you nurses, it was long
overdue. Thank you for putting your lives on hold and getting in
harms way to take care me and my buddys. And Welcome Home!!
Larry Braasch <Cmdr3525@aol.com>
Mercerville, NJ USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 15:53:03 (CST)
I am a RN who works in NYC.. I am back in school and need to do a
nursing history paper. I chose nurses who served in Nam. I am
watching the TLC show as I type. I have the outmost respect for you
all and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for all
your hard work for our men when I was just a child.. I am 34..God
bless you all..
kathleen mcauliffe <kathymac296@yahoo.com>
pearl river , ny USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 20:26:38 (CST)
This is in memory of a dear friend Phyllis who passed yesterday after
a brave battle with cancer. She spent her last few years working as a
nurse at our local Veterans hospital. Her courage and perserverance
will never be forgotten. Godspeed.
Rosemary
Altoona, PA USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 21:23:55 (CST)
Thank you, and welcome home. My husband was killed in Vietnam 31 yrs.
ago. I've always been so wrapped up in my own pain,that I'm just
starting to realize what you women went through. I am truly sorry for
that and I want you to know. my heart goes out to you. I, myself,
have never really healed, I can only imagine how you feel. Thank you
again and God Bless you!! You are the heart and soul of America!
Cherree Murphy <cherreem@webtv.net>
Waukesha, WI USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 22:43:23 (CST)
Just watch the program on TLC; it was very good. Although I
personally did not need the assistance of a nurse while in Vietnam,
your roles were and are VERY IMPORTANT. Thanks for everything Gary
Varnell USS Nicholas, DD-449 Tonkin Gulf 67-68
Gary N. Varnell, Sr. <oknamvet@aol.com>
Mannford, OK USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 23:02:38 (CST)
SEVERAL YEARS AGO I READ "HOME BEFORE MORNING" BY LYNDA VAN
DEVANTER.....NO BOOK I HAVE EVER READ TOUCHED ME MORE THAN
THAT....UNTIL TONITE....SEEING AND HEARING THE HEART FELT PAIN AND
SORROW THAT THESE WOMAN LIVED WITH EVERY DAY HAS DEFINTELY LEFT ITS
MARK ON ME....TO SAY NOTHING OF THE ADJUSTMENT TO EVERY DAY LIFE EACH
ONE OF THEM HAD TO ENCOUNTER ON THEIR RETURN HOME....MAY I
SAY "WELCOME HOME,JOB WELL DONE" TO A VERY INSPIRING GROUP OF
WOMEN...MAY GOD BLESS YOU ETERNALLY...
PAM <PAMMY912@aol.com>
Port Neches , TX USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 23:55:00 (CST)
67th Evac -- Qui Nhon March 66- Feb 67. Part of the original group
who set up the hospital -- worked at the 85th until the 67th was
ready -- spent Easter week at 2nd Surg, An Khe. Reunited with several
friends at the dedication of the Statue -- Thanks to Gloria Hudabo
and her diligence, most of the original and initial replacements have
been located. If you read this and have not been contacted (or found)
by Gloria, you can email me. We really want to contact our Corpsmen,
physicians and all others that were with us including any patients or
others that were in Qui Nhon. Nancy Paulson
Nancy Paulson <npaulson@prodigy.net>
Northridge, CA USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 01:17:03 (CST)
I was an Operation Room Tech at the 85th Evac in 1968 and 69. I'd
love to chat with anyone who might have known me. I got there shortly
after tet started and was with the 85th when we moved to Phu Bai. I
never realized how my experiences affected my life forever.
kerry ross <sbco@earthlink.net>
anaheim, ca USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 01:38:46 (CST)
I was a Combat Medic in Ban Me Thuot, Vietnam Nov.1967-Dec.25th.'68.
568th. Med. Clr. Co., 44th. Med. Brigade. I want to take this
opertunity to thank all of the nurses that served in Vietnam, taking
care of our wounded and sick. Because of you, thousands of soldiers
made it back home alive that wouldn't have otherwise. I love each and
everyone of you. Thank You for being there for us.
vette82@dreamsoft.net
Dwight L. Stilson <vette82@dreamsoft.net>
San Bernardino, Ca USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 04:23:34 (CST)
I'm looking for a Arlene Edwards. She was with the 45th. Surgical
Hospital rvn 68-69 Last I knew she was in Salem Or.
Rocky Burns <rockytop@earthlink.net>
ashland, oh USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 08:37:31 (CST)
My mother was a Captain in the Army Nurse Corp and served in Vietnam
in 1967. I am immensely proud of her and love her very much...she is
my hero. Thanks Jerry (Ma)
Cathy <CathyA@NSBVT.com>
Northfield, VT USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 10:23:54 (CST)
I was at the 67th Evac in 67 and - worked recovery and surg icu. My
name was Ensley then. I would love to hear from anyone from the old
unit.
Jerry Perkinson <jerry@makfg.com>
Powhatan, VA USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 11:09:52 (CST)
I am looking to make contact with Diana Dwan Poole, one the the
nurses featured in the TLC story of Vietnam Nurses. She was my
roommate in SanFrancisco. She went to Vietnam and I went to Japan.
There hasn't been a month of my life that I have not thought about
her and our experiences together and separately. Looking forward to
hearing from Diana and other friends from Letterman,Camp Zama Japan
or anywhere.
Bobby (Barbara Horton) Mills <dwightk@vci.net>
Paducah, KY USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 12:09:53 (CST)
(Please note she was put in contact with Diana)
Oct-70-Sept.71 Donut Dollie 101st Airborne-Phu Bai Oct.70-Jan. 71
Danang-Jan.71-June 71 Bien Tuy(Delta) June71-Oct.71 I have mixed
emotions about my year in Vietnam. I recall those fine young men,
dedicated nurses,the firebases and thoses wonderful rides in
helicopters. I haven't talked to anyone about my experiences,
however, I'd love to. To all those men and women who touched my life,
Where are you???? Contact:JMBbroad1@Netscape.net
Jean (Marsilli)Broadway <JMBbroad1@Netscape.net>
Yardley, Pa USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 13:33:34 (CST)
I was in A co. 2/47Mechanized Bn.,9th Infantry Div. I STARTED OUT OT
BEARCAT,MAR. 68 WAS ETS'D BACK HOME IN FEB. 69 I am married,two boys
I am proud of and a loving wife who has suffered from my PTSD i WOULD
LIKE TO Salute all the women who served in vietnam,civilian and
military. sincerely Anthony Planas
anthony t. planas <aplanas1@yahoo.com>
san antonio, tx USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 17:03:48 (CST)
I was with the 45th Surg when it first came in country. Actually
spent Sept, Oct. 1966 with the 3rd Surg in Bien Hoa then opened the
45th in Nov 66. Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers
those day. I have had a great life. Viet Nam was an important part of
it.
Mary Fran (Meyer) Brown <jebmfb@interplus.net>
Boise, Id USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 20:51:39 (CST)
First I would like to say welcome home to all the women that served
in Vietnam. I just finished watching the program Women at war that
aired on TLC, what a good program. I too am a Vietnam vet and was
lucky that I never needed your help. I am sure that you did all that
you could possibly do to help those heros that gave there all. You
are all very special people and we are all glad that we have women
that was able to do what you all did in a war that we all might not
understand. Thanks again, Love to all of you, for what you gave.
Ralph D McKie <marine@ctaz.com>
Kingman, Az USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 21:20:26 (CST)
Last visited this site in May '99; it continues to be an interesting
site. Again, if you were at the 249th in Japan during 1967-1969, I
would love to hear from you.
Virginia Kam Korte <oogabooga@elltel.net>
Ellensburg, WA USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 23:34:09 (CST)
What a wonderful site ! I have found my old roommate ! I was at
Letterman Gen Hosp in San Francisco 67-69 and then 67th EVAC in Qui
Nhon. I was Head Nurse of Orthopedics, then Head Nurse of Casualty
Receiving and Triage. Two Tours. We did what we did as Nurses out of
genuine love and admiration for our Brothers. We are no more heroes
than they. I am filled with awe at the heroism of each and every guy
that served over there--or in any war. We ALL did our jobs above and
beyond the call of duty. For love of Country--and for love of each
other. Still
Diana Dwan Poole <RNNamVet@aol.com>
Harrisburg, NC USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 00:31:48 (CST)
Dust Off 37 here. Congratulations to all the women/sisters who
served, especially those around Pleiku and those at the 71st Evac
that made it down to the Dustoff Compound and partied with the
pilots. We still Love Ya!! (Some of us more than others... three of
you that I know of married us.) Remember the sunsets?
Mike Rinehart <rinehartm@netzero.net>
Tallahassee, FL USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 13:13:26 (CST)
Served in Nam 69-70 spent eight out of twelve months in numerous
firesupport bases we were a 155sp battery.This is a great web
site .Thanks to all Great nurses and donut dollies who served in
ww2,korea,and the Nam.
Rich Pajka <gofish3@pridogy.net>
Glenwood, Il USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 15:17:49 (CST)
We are looking for Jan Moorehead. She worked in Da Nang in April of
1966 as a Red Cross worker. If anyone knows of her please let us
know!! Someone would like to thank her.
Sioux Empire Red Cross <searc@midco.net>
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 15:32:54 (CST)
To ALL of you, my MOST SINCERE thanks for ALL you did. We ALL love
you and will NEVER forget. Saw a sign at the Women's Memorial this
past Memorial Day. It was written on a flap from a card board box. It
read "I don't remember your name, but thank you for saving my life."
It was signed,"One of many." God bless you all. ALWAYS be PROUD of
the job you did.
Bruce Hill <nhill@erols.com>
Herndon, Va USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 18:28:27 (CST)
This is a great website! I was fortunate to have a Vietnam buddy
write me about it. I served in Vietnam fro August, 1968 till
September, 1970. During that time I served with the 563rd Medical Co,
Chu Lai and Phu Bai (9/68-12/68); 85th Evacuation Hospital, Phu Bai
(1/69-5/69); the 45th Surgical Hospital, Tay Ninh (6/69-7/70) and
12th Evacuation Hospital, Cu Chi (7/70-9-70). Army nurses were a
great influence and positive role models in my life. Especially
remember a pretty little red head named LT Dickey at th 85th who took
care of me when I was sick with bilateral pneumonia in early 1969.
Left the Army and went to nursing school myself. Graduated from Kent
State University in Ohio in 1976 and joined the Navy Nurse Corps and
have been in for the last 23 1/2 years. Would like to hear from
anyone I served with. Also went through basic at Ft Knox, KY from
2/68-4/68 (E-8-3) and medica school at Ft Sam 5/68-8/68 (Class C-2).
Welcome home brothers and sisters!!
Frank Tesar <raset@gateway.net>
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 20:15:50 (CST)
71ST EVAC HOSP-PLEIKU: I served there from Aug 67 to Aug 68 in the HQ
admin area. I worked for RM Cook, 1st Lt. the unit Adj. After
exteding my tour for an early out I worked as the Officer's Club
Manager. I would like to hear from anyone who was stationed there. I
regret I cannot remember many names however you may remember me
serving you at the club or processing you in when you first arrived.
Where are you? Don't be afraid, surfing the web is something your
going to have to learn if you plan on living another 50 years.
Dan Ruza <Ruzad@aol.com>
Oakdale, MN USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 09:39:02 (CST)
I need help!! Looking for nurse Navy Capt.(I think) that was in
charge of post-op at Navy hospital near Danang in 1969. Didn't get to
thank her before I was sent back to my unit. Eats me alive from the
inside sometimes. Would like to hear from other nurses that were
there then too. God bless all of you! GySgt. Dave Beckman (Ret.)
PDBMauser@AOL.com
GySgt. Dave Beckman (Ret) <PDBMauser@AOL.com>
Johnson City, TN USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 10:46:10 (CST)
I was lucky enough to see a pair of Donut Dollies once in my two
tours in Pleiku. Thanks for reminding me of the Land of the Big PX.
You ladies helped us stay sane.... Larry
Larry Lins <llins@stratos.net>
Cleveland, oh USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 17:43:39 (CST)
Welcome Home all the ladys.I"am trying to fine a nurse that was
station in QUI NHON in 1965-1966.She worked at the 85th her name is
Mary Trujillo.any help would be great. Best Regards:From The OLd
Critter:Tom Hebert VIETNAM VET 65-66-68-69.
Thomas R.Hebert <bettytom@gte.net>
PORT RICHEY , FL USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 04:51:00 (CST)
I am looking for HELP to locate any one from the 12th.AF hospital
at Cam Ranh Bay Who knew Nurse Lt. Taylor She was my Nurse In Feb. &
March 1968 Thank You A Grateful Marine,Ken A Burnett
Ken A Burnett <KBur102@aol.com>
Clinton Twp., MI USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 00:28:16 (CST)
I served in Vietnam at the 67th Evac Hospital in QuiNhon in 1969-
1970. I was a nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care and Recovery Room.
Glenna (Donelson) Hardy <glenna@snowcrest.net>
Weaverville, Ca USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 19:30:08 (CST)
I served with the American Red Cross Recreational Services (Donut
Dollies) Dian Vietnam 1966. I would like to contact other ARC workers
of that time.
Midge Patty Wooldridge <mpattyw@aol.com>
Santa Teresa, NM USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 10:01:37 (CST)
Thank you, and welcome home. I was deployed with the 9th Infrantry
Division, from Ft. Riley, KS, to Bearcat Vietnam, in 1966. I was the
NCOIC of the 9th Inf. Div. Casualty Branch. If there is anyone that
was there 11/66-11/67 that remembers me, I would love to hear from
you.(SSG Switzer) Contact me thru E-Mail, And Welcome Home to all of
you, too.
Owen Switzer <Switzeeo@intermediatn.net>
Louisville, TN USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 15:41:08 (CST)
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother, Dr. Douglas Foster. He
served at the 24th Evac Hospital in the early 70's. Thanks.
Donna Orozco <CDCB3557@compuserve.com>
Phoenix, Az USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 14:25:11 (CST)
Thanks to your effort with this Guest book, I've been able to thank
several nurse's and Ed Fortmiller, a Corpsmen, that worked on me in
Vietnam. There are blank spot in my memory banks and they have helped
fill them in. GOD BLESS YOUR EFFORTS. In HIS Service, Jim MP
Jim Brunotte <jrbruno@gte.net>
Vista, Ca USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 16:11:56 (CST)
Served from 8/69-8/79 with 4th ID. Looking for any information on a
black soldier wounded in Cambodia about 7 May 1970. Nickname was
Snowball. He was shot in the neck and leg close to what became LZ
Phillips. I took command of the company after CPT Mincey walked into
an ambush, captured and then executed along with two others. I was
the one, with the help of others, who went out and got Snowball from
the kill zone. As far as I know he survived his wounds but I never
heard what happened to him for sure. Also remember a nurse named CPT
Brody (of course we called her CPT Body) who took care of me when I
had malaria in November at a hospital in Cam Rahn. I remember
watching the movie Green Beret for the first time at an outdoor movie
at Cam Rahn.
Bill Babcock <babbie1@home.com>
Narragansett, RI USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 09:34:15 (CST)
I was a medical specialist at the 106th General Hospital (Kishine
Barracks). I was there from July, 1967 until May, 1970. I worked on
the burn ward (C-2) and orthopedics (D-2 & D-3). I would like to hear
from patients and staff.
Michael Reeder <hiphyed@ptsi.net>
USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 17:32:36 (CST)
'Would love to know who the 2nd LT was who took my patient history in
93rd Evac (might have been the 24th) on 1 Dec 70. I was a very brash
CWO2 Helo Pilot who had been involved in a stupid accident, alcohol
related - of course, at the 90th Replacement Battalion three hours
before I was due to fly home. She sat on the foot of my bed. Just
then, tall blonde Nurse Corps Major, truely, a hot-lips hoolihan
clone, screamed at her to never sit on a patients bed again.
John L. Morris <morrisjl@aol.com>
Bethesda, MD USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 10:22:42 (CST)
We are seeking women who have served with the 820th RED HORSE Civil
Engineering Squadron (USAF). This unit was initially commissioned in
1966 and sent to Tuy Hoa Air Base, Viet Nam. In 1970, it was
relocated to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV, which has been its base of
operations since. We are planning a reunion in 2001 for all 820th
alumni and want to reach as many Red Horsewomen as possible. Please
feel free to contact me at pamukale@aol.com or the Alumni committee
at their website, http://www.820redhorse.com.
Kristin Clark, 820 RHCES, 1993-4 <pamukale@aol.com>
Freeville, NY USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 21:08:22 (CST)(I
would like to hear from any women as well if they would like to write
something for my website. Thanks! webmaster@illyria.com )
was in 71st evac,april 68,for a stomach problem.you nurses were very
professional,but also very nice to everyone.it was nice to look at
pretty round eye girls.yes you will always be young and beautiful to
me.the same as my fallen buddies are still 19 or 20 years old.i
salute each and every one of you.god bless you all. sincerely.bill.
bill taylor <djremle@yahoo.com>
i am going to write a screenplay about women in vietnam. i thought
that this site would be a great place to start my information hunt. i
think that the women of vietnam deserve a film. i have never seen a
film about the women of vietnam and i would like to see one get made.
i have written short films before but have never tackled a screenplay
that is serious. any stories anecdotes or ideas please email them to
me. i appreciate the help and all the info on this site. thank you
andy
Andy Schuerr <andyschuerr@prodigy.net>
spring grove, il USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 11:30:08 (CST)
I was corpsmen stationed at 3rd. field Hospital, Siagon from Dec.69-
Nov.70. Would like to hear from anybody stationed there from same
period. I have a few pic. of the hospital, people there, surrounding
area etc.
Bill <Roddney99@aol.com>
IL USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 22:00:17 (CST)
When I was wounded the base camp came under rocket attack and the
nurses took those who could walk to the bunker and those of us who
couldnt walk they slid under the bed. Then they just walked from bed
to bed to see if we needed anything such as pain pills or cigarettes
or anything else. After I got to Japan I didnt have any money or
anything and needed some smokes. The Red Cross was closed for the
night so the nurse that night went down to the machine and bought a
pack for me out of her own pocket. Dont remember names but do
remember how well I was treated. May God bless them all.
Donald Rusbult <drusbult@netins.net>
Marengo, Ia USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 21:59:35 (CST)
Thank you so much ladies. Your mission was so important to us. I was
in Qui Nhon in 1970-71. When I see some of your pictures our lives
become so real from so long ago. Can anybody locate Steve Mathews for
me?
Howard C. Evans <evansh@qangfed.com>
Hamilton, Va USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 10:11:43 (CST)
As a medical service specalist in the USAF stationed at Da Nang AB at
the 366th USAF Dispensary, I know first-hand how much TLC all those
women in Vietnam gave away. Great site!!! 3/6/71-3/6/72
Albert <big_daddy1952@yahoo.com>
Lodi, CA USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 01:44:18 (CST)
lancaster, ohio USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 14:04:20 (CST)
In rvn april 68 to april 69 at 95th Evacuation hospital in DaNang. I
am organizing our 4th reunion to be held in New Orleans th summer
of2001. All interested please contact me with addresses included.
we've had three reunions since 1992 and every one was great.
Louis Cucinotta,MD <doctorlgc@msn.com>
new orleans, la USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 22:21:46 (CST)
In rvn april 68 to april 69 at 95th Evacuation hospital in DaNang. I
am organizing our 4th reunion to be held in New Orleans th summer
of2001. All interested please contact me with addresses included.
we've had three reunions since 1992 and every one was great.
Louis Cucinotta,MD <doctorlgc@msn.com>
new orleans, la USA - Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 22:21:46 (CST)
I am looking for a woman that had a baby girl at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center on 12/70. She was inlisted in the Military. Aprox 22
yrs old, 5'10", light brown hair, blue eyes, may have worn glasses.
She may have been a nurse @ the Med. Center? She dated a Military man
that was 23, 6'5", sandy blonde hair, blue eyes. Please help us find
missing family members! Email funnyhouse@about.com thanks, Laura
Laura De Shazo <funnyhouse@about.com>
Milford, NJ USA - Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 13:44:58 (CST)
This is an incredible website. As a writer with a deep concern about
the psychological effects of violence on women, I am interested in
getting in touch with nurses who served in Vietnam who are suffering
from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or who may have information about
the government program set up to give counseling to nurses who are
still deeply troubled by their experiences in Vietnam. Please feel
free to e-mail me. Thank you.
Ginny Wray <ErikaBlair@aol.com>
Pelham, NY USA - Monday, February 28, 2000 at 14:12:32 (CST)
THESE ARE FROM DUSTY'S WEBSITE
I seldom (can) watch a documentary on VietNam. I've just
watched 'Women At War' on TLC tonight. And I have come to a tragic
realization. While I was in VietNam, although I never (thank God)
needed a nurse's services, I knew you all were there if I did. This
was of unmeasurable comfort to me in a period of fear and naivety.
While I was in VietNam, I often needed and occasionally happened upon
the services of 'Donut Dollies' or female entertainers. This also was
of unmeasurable comfort to me. Since I returned from VietNam, I have
thought of you all and the comfort you provided more and more as the
years have passed by. But I have just come to the realization that I
assumed that you knew how much you meant to us all, even though you
knew few of us and saw fewer of us - yet you did not. And, worse
still, I came to the realization that you, our sisters, paid as high
a price - and perhaps higher - than many of our brothers. Although it
was many, many years before I was 'welcomed home' or 'thanked' for
doing a job that I thought was right, I was shocked to learn that
many of you still have not been! 'Welcome Home!' my sisters -
and 'Thank YOU!' for being there - doing what was needed - and paying
the price it took, then and since. And, if you are not sure if you'll
have a flag draped upon your coffin, please contact me and I'll send
one to you and put it place if I can when the time comes. Steve
Durocher PhuTai Valley (QuiNhon) '69-'70
Steve Durocher <StDuroch@UP.Net>
Marquette, MI USA - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 22:11:21 (CST)
First and foremost ....thanks to all of you who treated and cared for
me from Sept 1968 to Oct 1969. I don't remember who were by name but
I remember being VERY greatful for your efforts and kindness when I
was wounded and needed you all more than anything. (Excepting the
kazillion shots of anti- biotics in the butt....) :-) I remember
being in the field hospital in Na Trang ..... then Japan (my records
show "MHD USH Cp Zama Japan") then the flight to Walson Army Hosp, Ft
Dix, NJ via Alaska. A little info I was hit in Duc Lap Fri, 13 Sept
68. I wounded in the right arm. The doctors took 2 intact .30 caliber
rounds out of my arm. While in transit I had 1 or both rounds sewed
under plastic on an olive drab scarf. I am thinking I had my unit
patch sowen over the plastic. (173 Abn Bde... my unit was C/4/503).
Unfortunatly I left the scarf behind at one of the hospitals I
transited from. But once again .... thanks to all of you!!!!
The "Angel of Death visited many .... The Angels of Mercy (you all)
cheated it out of many". God bless you all... Welcome home...... A
greatful vet! J. W. Cryer Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Wednesday, February
16, 2000 at 06:06:11 (CST)
J. W. Cryer <buckaro@bellsouth.net>
Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 06:18:03 (CST)
. I served as a doorgunner on a UH-1H with the 229th Assault
Helicopter Battalion, out of Bien Hoa 71-72. Many times I would
wonder, if this would be the day we went down into that LZ and never
came back out. It was nice knowing how great the you Nurse's were at
your job in those field hospitals and maybe that made it a little
easier for this young 18 year old boy. Thanks you so much from the
bottom of my heart, for all you wonderful lady's that we
called "Angels". I found this to be ture and this I know for a fact
and we love you all and will never ever let you fall, and if we can
help in anyway to ease your pain, you know we would. Thanks for your
service and the caring ways that you showed us then and now, for you
fellow veteran's. Take care little lady and please come on over and
visit our website, for the 229th AvBn. Keep up with your wonderful
writing and your website is looking great "Dusty" and "Welcome Home"
to you and your fellow Nurse's. We are proud of you all for the job
you did in Viet-Nam. Clear Right "Dusty".
John "Eod" Hubbs <Skytrooper@stic.net>
Pipe Creek, TX USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 16:15:47 (CST)
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My review of "Grief Denied"
"Grief Denied" is a competently written book by a Vietnam war widow,
Pauline Laurent, who for many years lived a life defined by her
husband's death. In telling her story, she provides support as well
as a roadmap on how to remake herself as woman whose life did not end
with her husband's. Forming a life around death does not ultimately
sustain the will to live.
A young widow, expecting her first child, Laurent did not know how to
grieve. Everyone told her to be strong and, implicitly, to get over
it. She had nightmares and persistent thoughts that her Howard
wasn't in the coffin they weren't allowed to open. Instead of the
thanks of a grateful nation, she received a silence that evoked a
sense of shame. Laurent coped by developing a stoicism and anger
that kept her husband's death unfinished business.
The effort cost her. One chapter is titled "The Lost Years." The
book is very detailed on how she recognized things weren't right with
her and her efforts to change that. She says: "It seems as if the
experiences that we, the survivors of that war, have tried to forget,
deny, and ignore are now knocking on the door of our unconsciousness,
asking to be remembered and finally dealt with so that we can truly
move forward with our lives." That she has done with this memoir.
Not forgotten in her book is the importance for a child to grieve,
maybe especially for a posthumous child as all the father represents
is loss. I particularly recommend it, not just to widows, but to
anyone who had a family member killed in Vietnam.
Marilyn Knapp Litt
In Country Women Guest Book http://www.illyria.com/vn_guest.html
Events for Women Who Served in Vietnam
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Books, Videos, and Stuff of Interest to Women Who Served in Vietnam
http://www.illyria.com/vnwstuff.html
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