Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association

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

Submitted by
Name: Paul W. Ferguson
From: Montreal Quebec
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was one of those who attended the reunion in 86, in Washington. like your group, we were somewhat unorganized and just beginning to interact with our fellow Canadian Vietnam Vets. lots has changed since then and I am happy to see your group still working hard and continuing to serve all Vets. I served in the US ARMY as a Medic. I was with 14th Medical Det. in Quinhon from Jan.69 until August 69 then transferred over to the 498th Air Ambulance(Dustoff) from July 69 until Sept. 1970. I was honorably discharged. I reenlisted in March 71 and was sent back to Vietnam on March 31, 1971. I was assigned as a combat medic to F-troop 17th ARMORED CAV. in April and was severely wounded in August 1971. In May, 72 I was medically retired due to injuries and returned to Montreal.

Admin reply: Hello Paul I remember your name from the reunion but I havn't been able to put a face to the name yet as it has been a while. Good to know you are still with us as many of our brothers have passed away. Our ranks are rapidly thinning out Thanks for posting and take care brother. Rob Purvis

Added: July 16, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Russ Cowen
From: Kirkfield, Ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I served from 65 to 68, ending up as a Sgt. I was in Viet Nam from 66-67 as a photographer in the Ist Marine Aircraft Wing and served in Danang, Chu Lai, and Dong Ha. You can find some of my pictures on the Interrnet which were released from the National Archives a few years ago. I was from Toronto, enlisted in Buffalo, did boot camp in Parris Island, ACT in Camp Geiger, worked in Camp Lejeune photolab until I volunteered for Viet Nam. I took the special program where we could travel at government expense anywhere in the free world so that we would do another 6 months in-country after leave so the Corps would benefit from our experience. My time was the original 13 months plus the 6 months after the leave. You can find the photos by punching in "Russ Cowen, Viet Nam' .Also" The Sea Tiger" the I Corps newspaper where all my photos were printed. Back in CONNUS I worked at the Quantico photolab until my hitch was up, got my Honourable then returned to Canada.

Admin reply: Hello Russ Always good to hear about the experiences from another Canadian Vietnam Veteran. I had a look at your photos and they were fantastic. Thanks for your post.

Added: July 5, 2019

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

Comments:
Hi Paul, I see the web page is really active, I am proud of you for making this possible, keep up the outstanding job. Rainman

Admin reply: Thanks Rainman!

Added: February 27, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Richard Kubik
From: Victoria, B.C.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I did not serve in any military unit, but grew up in the Vietnam era. In my high school, which was quite close to the U.S. border in Alberta, there were pictures of a couple of guys who had joined the U.S. forces.

Always wondered about that conflict, from then to this day. Seems like every day things get declassified that shed new light on the topic.

Thanks for the information and views!

Added: February 19, 2019