PinnedA typical Monday in Vietnam?The Phu Loi flight line was a bustle of activity. 19 July 1971 was a typical day at this helicopter base northwest of Saigon. It was 08:30…Nov 16, 20191Nov 16, 20191
PinnedFirst Grade in Catholic SchoolSchool was about to start and I would be attending first grade at St. Francis Borgia. I was both excited and a little apprehensive. I…Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023
PinnedMy Last Day in Vietnam and Coming HomeIt was late May, 1972, and I was stationed at Vung Tau and had been here for the last two months. I had previously spent seventeen months…May 29, 2022May 29, 2022
Tower Guard, Phu Loi VietnamI don’t know what it was. Karma? For whatever reason, Major Matos always assigned me and Rock to tower guard together. I guess he had a lot…Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
The Rosary, a Vietnam War storyThis isn’t really a Christmas story but I feel it portrays the spirit of the season.Dec 23, 2021Dec 23, 2021
Home for ChristmasIn July 1971 I had been in Vietnam for nine months and had requested to extend my tour for another six. My hope was for an early out when…Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020
