Tag Archives: Inspirational Veterans

VIETNAM DUSTOFF ASSOCIATION REUNION 2015

Posted on July 25, 2015 by asknod

I have been asked to attend and speak at the upcoming prestigious VDA 2015 reunion in the Los Angeles suburb of San Diego. There, along the Pacific Ocean,  Cupcake and I will meet a close cadre of  Vietnam Vets who … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES– MSGT. JAMES HOLT-173RD AIRBORNE

Posted on May 26, 2015 by asknod

The last bits of history from Long Vei are finally trickling in and the last of our warriors come home to their eternal rest on Marry Anna Custis Lee’s front lawn. Seems the US Govt. in their hatred of the … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–BUTCH GETS HIS TEETH

Posted on April 30, 2015 by asknod

On behalf of myself and all you folks out there who made it possible with your generosity, I got Butch his new teeth (upper plate) that the Hospital threw away last November. Seems they didn’t think he needed them any … Continue reading →

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4/11/1975-4/11/2015–ONLY 40 YEARS AND IT SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY

Posted on April 11, 2015 by asknod

I received this from my dearest friend Patricia Lupole today-she who named us Asknod. It comes as I remember getting a letter from a fellow Air America Friend packing up PC-6’s over at the Air America Terminal on the flightline at … Continue reading →

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FRIENDLY FIRE IN 1967 FINALLY RESULTS IN BELATED PURPLE HEART AWARDS

Posted on March 14, 2015 by asknod

I’m not sure why it is that the US Government cannot bring itself to honor those it puts in harm’s way until forced to by the court of public opinion or shamed into it. Our erstwhile member, Veteran Butch Long, … Continue reading →

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1970 POW/MIA Flag and Motto: You Are Not Forgotton

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Laura

The logo, a stark black profile of a captive soldier in silhouette against a white background showing a guard tower and wire fence, and its motto, “You are not forgotten,” has been a creative and spiritual inspiration to all Americans, illustrators, artists, … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATIONAL VETERANS MOMENTS

Posted on February 21, 2015 by asknod

Sent to me by Trooper Tombo of the Oooh-rah platoon. Great stuff. But then everything Tombo sends us is great stuff.                 This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–2015-DOING THE PUYALLUP

Posted on February 15, 2015 by asknod

I’ve looked forward to this day for almost eight months since I was told of Butch’s plight by my fellow Key Peninsula Veteran Christine Copeland. She is Best Friends for Life (BFL is one step above BFF) with Butch’s daughter Carol who … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–BOB LOCKETT’S LP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LZ.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by asknod

LZ Cork was a zit on Charlie’s ass from the moment they built it in early fall 1968. It’s artillery covered a wide swath of land from it’s high perch. The Viet Cong began an eradication plan in earnest when … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK– ST. VALENTINE’S DAY 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by asknod

As promised, our war hero Butch Long is recovering slowly and regaining his strength. He hasn’t graduated from his wheelchair yet but all in good time. We’re on for Congressman Kilmer presenting his medals and the CIB he somehow missed the … Continue reading →

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