In 2002 at age 61 after 22 years living alone and dealing with my demons, I met and later married a beautiful Thai woman, quit self medicating and settled in for the duration in Northern Thailand. Due to language differences I spend most of my time alone tinkering with one of my motorcycles and hiking with my German Shepherd, Bruno. A comfortable life waiting for the next big adventure...............Update June 4, 2015 my best friend Bruno died in my arms today as the result of advanced hip displacia. For eight years we were together every day. I am very sad.
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The Vietnam War changed my life. I went there seeking adventure without thought of the burden I would carry for the rest of my life. UPDATE: I have just returned from Vietnam. On 25 Nov 2009 I was on Hills 37 & 65, my home when in the rear. Then on to Arizona territory, Phulong 1 & 2, the site of the Battle at the Graveyard exactly 42 years to the hour. The war is over for me now; I have come to realize it exists only in my mind .....See FORUM/Stories of Combat/Baptism of fire.
The Company L, 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment (3/7) is an infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps. They are based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. The Company falls under the command of 3rd battalion 7th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.
Chain of Command Lt.T.Krebs Plt Ldr S.Sgt A.Keeton Plt Sgt Cpl B.Brown Sqd Ldr (WIA) Cpl Lamm Fire Team Ldr (KIA)...... 1st Fire Team, 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd battalion, 7th Marines
Other Memories All night ambush every 3rd nite...4 men..2 klicks out from hill#65....day time combat patrols to hill #37 and back...walking security for mine sweep to hill #52 and back..then the operations started with OP Foster....then Citrus...then Rock..etc etc
