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Old 01-29-2004, 10:52 AM
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Okay- Now that I've slept on this one , let me just set the record straight concerning the post "Bit Nam" nick names. My comment was no way directed at any individual , not even to the one that replied to the post. It is something about 3 simple little words that have ate at Me for ever! "The
Baby Killers" I don't know how other members of the Americal feel about this issue, but it is just one of those "don't go there issues with me" Don't know if I will ever get away from that. Yep! Calley didn't do us any favors as far as a reputation. When We returned wearing the "Southern Cross" from Nam the Damn protesters recognized that patch and simply labeled Us as the "baby Killers' as if We didn't already have enough to deal with. So my apology is simple. xcuse my actions if They were out of line. DMZ Lt. Luv Ya "brother" I love each of You as Brothers because that is what you are :"Brothers in Arms" I would go into battle with all of You. My 2 Sons in Iraq: Sgt Scott II, and Sgt Adrain respect each of You because where you have been and what You are: Proud Veterans!!!! Can I say anymore? take care. Coffee time!
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Topp ! Let's get together soon !!! Give me a call. Take care.

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I know that I can't change the past, but let me say what should have been said all those years ago...

Welcome home. We missed you and we love you very much!

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Hope to see you in Atlanta soon Top. I owe you a big hug. Welcome Home brother in arms, welcome home. Peace
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Don`t mean NOTHIN,Top.We all know the real truth,and that`s all that matters.
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Great bunch of "Guys and Gals" You are thanks! Hey dragon lady! I always get this from the guys, but actually believe it is the first time I've gotten it from a lady veteran. Thanks it meant a lot! I'm proud of all of You! Larry i'll give You a shout, ,and Lt. Should be that way in the spring. Still have to check on Danny.
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Calley is not one of us.

You are. Nuff said.
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I just have to say this before I get my beauty sleep tonight. The record has always been straight with those that count.There have been somereal life experience's that the guys have posted on this site thatwill stay in my heart forever.One of them is the thread that Danny put up onhis time with you andthe brothers that were with you in Vietnam.His integrity, yours and those that werewith you came throughlike sunshine through crystal. Absolutely beautiful.My own thoughts are thatSouthern Cross patchis well represented by men of your caliber.

A big thank you and Welcome home to all of you that wore that patch and served with honor in that place called Vietnam

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Hey Topp

From a young troop in Korea, Thank you for everything you gave and for paving a way for the rest of us to follow... Welcome Home Topp!
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the term "Baby killer" was applied to everyone in uniform after a short while. One day, I was returning to my ship from liberty (home port Staten Island). I was in uniform (Coast Guard) and was accosted by this hippie-peace-love kinda guy who was trying to impress his girl friend. The idiot screamed "baby killer" at me to my face. Wellll let me tell you, I went up to him nose to nose and let him have it. I grabbed him by the lapels of his Army fatigue coat no doubt purchased at an Army-Navy Store and ripped into him pretty much telling him how did it feel to be a coward and never ever forget that it was guys like me wearing this uniform who protected guys like him allowing them to make such outrageous statements. I know he didn't expect an outburst like what I gave him because he suddenly grew very quiet. I told him to get out of my sight then caught the ferry to Staten Island.

That was a pretty scary time to be stationed in NY. shortly thereafter, the draft office at White Hall street was bombed (1967-68) and we were all told that we couldn't go on liberty in uniform as they were afraid we would be targets by radicals. I remember thinking how sad, we couldn't even wear the uniform of our service in our own country in safety. That edict thankfully only lasted a couple of months.

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