Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association

Submitted by
Name: Ray Nadolski
From: Sterling Heights, MI
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Canadian brothers! I was proud to attend the 30th anniversary of the Northern Wall in Windsor a few months ago. You treated us well, made sure we were well hydrated on a very hot day. I had another Vietnam Vet with me otherwise I would have joined you guys for a few Blues at your local club(s). I am ashamed to hear the "trash" talk from our leaders in D.C. especially the "orange man". He is the ultimate draft dodger, when young men from the U.S. and Canada went off to war, he hid behind his Daddy's Doctor's note. I look forward to having a brew with you guys in the future. BTW, I see a Canadian team winning the cup this season, if not Edmonton, Winnepeg or Toronto.
Ray Nadolski USAF Takhli, Thailand 1969-70

Added: September 30, 2025

Submitted by
Name: George Alan Reischling
From: Rutledge
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Welcome home brave Canadian Brothers! You are part of a proud legacy. I served with the 25th Infantry Division out of Tay Ninh in 69-70. Wrote my memoirs and they are free to read on Amazon Prime.couorageonthemountain.com. We did our job well and won our war in Vietnam and if Washington lost their war then it's their own damn fault! Glad that you made it home and May God Bless!

Admin reply: Thanks for your post George and Welcome Home

Added: April 6, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Sally and Leonard Ellsworth
From: Bruce crossing Mi Upper Peninsula
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello Canadian neighbors and friends. A few years ago my husband had the honor with helping the Canadian Moving Wall crew when their Trailor broke down. My husband was able to repair it. Neighbors helping neighbors. Most Americans are very displeased with what’s happening with our “president “ and his outlandish ideas. God bless all Canadian and American soldiers and Veterans.
Respectfully your neighbor across Great Lake Superior.

Admin reply: While travelling thru Michigan on a long weekend our trailer blew a wheel bearing. We were many miles from any town or service center. We pulled into the nearest yard and met Leonard. He repaired our trailer by taking parts off his own trailer and in a short time we were on our way again. Leonard refused any compensation for his work and was truly our guardian angel that day.
Politicians can never destroy the bonds of friendship between our two countries

Added: February 19, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Paul Dufault

Comments:
On this Christmas Day 2024, I reminisce on my faithful companion, "Honey Dew", whom I had to leave behind in Vietnam in 1971. Rainbow Bridge reunion is getting closer, Honey Dew. Never forgotten, I love you.

Added: December 25, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Jim Stenhouse
From: spokane wa
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
In the US Army 1965-1968. Served 'in country' 1966-1967....Cam Ranh Bay, Nha Trang and majority of time at Phan Thiet, LZ Betty, in direct support of the 2/7 1'st Air Cav.......458'th Trans Co LARC V...........
I am from Winnipeg.....most growing years spent in Kelowna, BC.

Admin reply: Thanks for your post Jim and condolences on your brother who passed from wounds

Added: July 17, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Tom Rainsberry/"Ruff"RYDR
From: Suburb of Brocket, ND
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I realize it has been a while since of had any contact with the CVVA/VVA. I have missed so much, and want to congratulate the Webmaster for keeping it going. It is truly an asset.

Semper Fi

Added: February 11, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Brian J Duplantis
From: Slidell,LA
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Thanks to all the Canadians who served and sacrificed all during the Vietnam War. As a veteran i wish to thank all of you who served. I only hope one day the Canadian government realizes the sacrifice you have made and gives you'll the recognition and honor you deserve.

Admin reply: Thanks for your support and comments Brian

Added: February 8, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Tom Rainsberry
From: Suburb of Brocket, ND
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great work, as always, we appreciate all your work on this website. Happy New Year of all our Brothers & Sisters.

Rainman/"RUFF" RYDR

Added: December 28, 2021

Submitted by
Name: James Visutskie
From: Wilno Ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am interested in getting in touch with a colleague with whom I worked . His name was Michael Champion. Michael was a Sargent assigned with to the international Control Commission (ICC) in Saigon Vietnam in 1964/65 .
He was later assigned to the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. this was during 1978/79.
Michael was a very good friend. We lost touch wit( each other after Washington, after I was reassigned to Wellington New Zealand. .
I would be very grateful if I could be provided with his coordinance.
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Admin reply: We will make some inquiries and see if we can locate him.
Thanks for your post

Added: December 14, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Daniel Cunningham
From: Hamilton, Ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am researching and reaching out to other Canadians who served in the U.S. armed forces in Vietnam for a book I am writing about the experiences of veterans after the war.
I would like to contact some of the people I see listed in the guest book.

Added: August 17, 2020