Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association

Submitted by
Name: Harold SMITH
From: Bethany Beach Delaware
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am trying to find anyone who knows Lawrence Allen, S/Sgt, US Army, who was the lone survivor of a rescue mission from a downed helicopter on the beach near Quang Ngai on August 19, 1967. The rescue copter was piloted by Maj Stephen w, Pless, USMC, who won the Medal of Honor for his action that day.
Irv Smith

Admin reply: Hello Harold I will pass this request along and perhaps we can locate him.

Added: February 9, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Robin Dresser
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
It is a pleasure to be here,and having the honor and opportunity to sign here.I have an uncle that had done two tours of the VietNam War.He was in the American Navy for several years,He now resides in Colorado,he his a duo citizen,born in Canada,but served in the United States as a enlisted Navy Man.
,bless his heart for his service and for the freedom of all the citizens of our counties,Love you Uncle Ronald Ouellette

Admin reply: Thanks for the post Robin. I am sure your uncle is very proud of you also, tell him his Canadian brothers say hello and Welcome Home.

Added: January 29, 2019

Submitted by
Name: Ron Davis
From: Coopersville, Michigan
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Looking for a friend. Joe LeBlanc aka Joe with a flower. We were in the 805th Trans. Co. Vung Tau

Admin reply: Hello Ron, Have not come across your friend but if we do I will contact you

Added: December 25, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Jerry Behrens
From: Casper, WY
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My VN service was in 1967-68 first with Delta Med, 3rd Med Bn, 3rd Marine Division at Dong Ha followed by 8 months as the battalion surgeon of the 3rd Bn, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division in numerous places in northern Quang Tri province/Hwy 9/DMZ area. We had one Canadian I know of Roy Olney (?sp) who survived, I met him later at a Reunion, I think he was from the Calgary area. I have the greatest respect for our Canadian brothers who came south to fight with us and especially those who gave their lives. Very very few of our citizens both north and south of our mutual border know of this story.
Semper Fi
Jerry Behrens MD
Casper WY

Admin reply: Hello Jerry and thank you for taking the time to sign our guest book. I have the utmost respect for you and the rest of the medical staff who patched us "GI's up. A very traumatic job to say the least and I know you saved many lives. You are absolutely right when you say very few know about the Canadians who served with the American Forces in Vietnam. We now have 150 names of Canadians who paid the supreme sacrifice on our Memorial Wall.

Added: November 7, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Tracy Proudfoot
From: London, Ontario, Canada
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
My Husband is named Douglas Richard Proudfoot. He says that he was in Vietnam in the early 70's. If anyone knows him please contact me, Thank you for your time.10

Admin reply: Thanks for your post Tracy we will try and find someone who knows your husband.

Added: September 10, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Denzil Lile
From: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am a 70 year old Vietnam Veteran and was a Dog Handler with the 61st Infantry Platoon Combat Trackers, 1st Infantry Division 1968-1969. God Bless our Canadian Brothers and Sisters. :D

Admin reply: Thanks for the post Denzil, you Dog Handlers saved a lot of lives in Nam.

Added: August 8, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Paul Tremblay
From: Sutherlin, Oregon
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hi. I'm a 68 yr old Nam vet. Served w/ the 25th Inf Div in Cu Chi 69-70.
I was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1950 and moved to Salem, Oregon in 1955.
I'm thinking of moving back to Canada but am hesitant of the Health care. I'm 100% Disability w/ USA VA & I don't know if VA down here would pay for health care in Canada. Does anyone on this site know?
God bless.
Paul.

Admin reply: Hello Paul It is a little complicated but there is a reciprocal agreement between VA and VAC in Canada for service connected disabilities. Not positive but you may have to visit VA in USA once a year to maintain your benefits.

Added: July 29, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Wayne Berglund
From: Grand Forks, N.D. U.S.A.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Good Morning Paul It's my understanding that you maybe making a trip to the Fargo VA Medical Center in the near future. I went there on Thursday, and was given some very helpful information by 4 different people down there. I have a Canada International 'friendly' cell, so I think I can call you without/cost. If so, send me your cell. Thanx wayne

Admin reply: Hi Wayne, Yes, I have an appointment in August at the Fargo VA and also in September at the Grafton VA. I will send you my phone number via email. Thanks!

Added: July 27, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Wayne Berglund
From: Grand Forks, N.D. U.S.A.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Good Evening Paul Where in Michigan is your Veteran's Memorial Wall traveling to? Will the Wall be at the VVA picnic in Mayville? See you there.

Admin reply: Hello Wayne The "Wall" will be in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. No the "Wall" will not be at the ND VVA State Picnic this year.

Added: June 25, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Dayton (Bill) Williams
From: Chicago Il
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was in Viet Nam with the 101stAB 67-68 and belong to the Canadian Legion Branch 66 Toronto and thought the article "Born on the First of July" Jan/Feb was right on and very interesting. We all left our home country and came back different men and women. I have no regrets serving my Country but feel sad for all the families that lost love ones. Thanks again for the great article.
Dayton Williams

Added: June 4, 2018