Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association

Submitted by
Name: McCormick, John Sp/5
From: Codroy Valley, Newfoundland.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I would like to thank Hal & Maddy Laffin for their friendship, kindness & help. Friendship comes in many different packages & these people are the real package, believe me. Thank you CCVA & God bless. Thanks again Hal & Maddy. :D

Admin reply: I totally agree with your comments John. Hal and Maddy Laffin have been of great service to this country's veterans especially the Canadian Vietnam Veterans. When ever I need some help or information Hal is one of the first persons I turn to and he always come thru.
Thanks for your post John

Added: March 14, 2020

Submitted by
Name: McCormick, John Sp/5
From: Codroy Valley, Newfoundland.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Sponsered to US in 1962. Obtained green card. Worked at American biltrite, Chelsea, Mass. Enlisted in US Army 1963 for basic at Ft. Dix, N.J., then outo Ft. Leonardwood for AIT. Joined US Army Corps of Engineers as a crane & shovel operator & sailed to Korea on USS Mann, three weeks. Landed at Inchon last of june 1965. Thats when the fun started but thats another story.Discharged at Fort Hood, 1967. Did some traveling in US but wasn't all that impressed because of the resistance when got offf the plane in Seattle from Japan. Flew to Forthood for discharge & drove home to NFLD. Renewed old friendships,returned to trade school, found true love, got married & love life & family. The short time in Nam was a real eyeopener. RIP to all veterans,all gave some.......some gave all

Added: March 14, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Glenn Blankenship
From: Kentucky
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I came to the States in 1963 ,received my Green Card and enjoyed a carefree life then in July 1965 I was drafted into the US Army.Like all non-citizens I had the option of simple leaving the Country but that I couldn't do. I took my basic at Ft Knox,went to Ft Carson with 7th Combat Engineers then Ft Bragg with the 14th Combat Engineers September 1966 saw us on a 3 1/2 week ship ride to Vietnam.In Vietnam I was all over II Corps ,from Pleiku to Phan Thiet .I am now an American Citizen living in Kentucky

Admin reply: Thanks for the post Glen and glad you made it back home.

Added: March 7, 2020

Submitted by
Name: James M Mac Kay
From: Cape Breton island , N S
E-mail: Contact

Comments:

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Admin reply: Welcome Home James. You are lucky to have survived all those tours!

Added: February 22, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Kenneth Solem
From: New Jersey
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I missed going to Vietnam by only a few years and I remember the turmoil of those years. I'm so humbled by reading your stories. There is no better example of bravery than those who run toward the fight instead of from it. Thousands of Canadians crossed the border to fight for the US and essentially replaced an equal number of Americans who ran away. More Americans need to know your story. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you! Ken Solem USAF

Admin reply: Thanks for your post Ken. You are right that very few people are aware of Canada's role in that conflict. We are trying to change this a little at a time with our travelling "Memorial Wall".

Added: December 16, 2019

Submitted by
Name: William Morse
From: Midway, BC
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Sending off my membership application. Wish I had looked into this 25 years ago. :)

Admin reply: Ok Thanks Bill

Added: November 18, 2019

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

Comments:
This is a wonderful event, which RYDR and I were unable to attend. Even thou, we had "GLORIA" ready to ride; with her electric underwear. Then RYDR, over ate his camo vest with heaters. Therefore; Mom & Dad (Helen & O'Neil Rainsberry), whom have been my consul and resource for some years, needed my assistance and RYDR's security for a Doc Appt.; Which was the wrong day. Yet, Mom; said to tell all of you!!! Be have, or else!!!!

We are very proud of the; "Governor" of the; "Great State of South Dakota", to be so bold to make this a day to remember! As, well, as her wonderful assistance of; informing fellow Congress/Senate/Governors/Representatives; of the proud and honorable proclamation.

Semper Fi/ "Ruff" RYDR Rainsberry/ and his sorry * * * Vet;
Tom "Rainman" Rainsberry.

Added: November 14, 2019

Submitted by
Name: david brown
From: cambridge ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
5th spcl forces 70 - 73

Admin reply: Welcome Home Dave I served with the 8th SFG in 69

Added: October 16, 2019

Submitted by
Name: James Cook
From: Elliot Lake Ont
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was on HMCS Terra Nova while on deployment to the far east on Westploy 73 as a peacekeeper during the Vietnam war

Admin reply: Thanks for the post James

Added: September 4, 2019

Submitted by
Name: DAVID WILKIE
From: originally Halifax, NS
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
was born in Halifax moved to Detroit in 1957 age 11. Was drafted as a Green card Alien in 1966 after dropping out of college.
Volunteered for Vietnam to stay with my helicopter unit (189th AHC) when it moved to Vietnam. was a crew chief and in late 1967 I was picking up wounded soldiers and in conversation met a guy from Halifax, moved to Detroit with parents and was drafted. How rare was that! Wrote my Mom and told her story. She was in Halifax visiting later and told my Uncle who was President Canadian Legion Maritimes, and it ended up in Halifax paper with my picture and his1 Our Moms met each other in 1967.

Admin reply: Hello David Very interesting! Strange coincidence meeting another Canadian from Halifax while in Vietnam. Would be terrific if he reply's to this post.

Added: August 11, 2019