You guys that were in the thick of it have my respect.
I did the boat float in Tonkin Gulf aboard Ticonderoga, including the August, 1964 incident.
Got in country 1970, did a tour at the Bay View Inn, Camrahn Bay doing market time patrols. Did my part getting rid of the cold Budweiser when duty did not interfere.
Thanks to you Air Force guys for inviting me to your baseball games, good distraction. Im glad you enjoyed the steaks I supplied.
Very peaceful there compared to what most men experienced.
Back with the T.G.Y.C. aboard Hancock, 1971.
Thank goodness the BIFF's from Utapao convinced the commies to negotiate so we could come home.
I'd like to repeat, You guys that were in the thick of it have my respect.