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.
Vietnam War/Tet Counteroffensive Campaign (1968)/Operation Rock
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Description Mar 6 – 10; 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines sweep on the peninsula formed by the Vu Gia and Thu Bon Rivers, the so-called "Arizona Territory", 6 km northwest of An Hoa.
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Personal Memories
People You Remember Lt Col Barnard Battalion Commander...3rd Battalion. 7th Marines
Memories My first OP as an S-2 scout. Had two Kit Carsons assigned as interpreters. 6 March - 11 March 1968....Part of the Battalion CP group as security for Bn Commander; interrogated prisoners and civilians; collected captured weapons from the grunts; searched enemy KIA for intelligence.
