Comments on: The Bloodiest Day: December 6, 1967

By: Ashley (adams) Farrington

Ashley (adams) Farrington — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:36:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing your storys, even the comments of short storys of i was there.. made me start to wonder what my great grand father did on his world war 1 tour.. now i’m wondering if my grand father did anything while he was in the army.. but sadly they are gone, i have no one to ask.. no storys to tell the kids. well besides my father and husbands iraq tours. thank you all from the deepest part of my soul. thank you and thank your family for me too. God bless!!

By: Mike"Moon" Mullins

Mike"Moon" Mullins — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:19:45 +0000

At last I was able to finish your book. It has been a chore. I could only read a few pages at a time. One thing that has intruded is my health, but the real problem is the memories that have been sealed so tightly. You have done a marvelous job sir. Thank you for sharing the stories of your men, those you knew, and yourself. You have brought honor and understanding about the heart of those who served in Nam. Since my first post I have written two books, produced two audio books, and soon will have my third book. It spans the wars since WWII in short stories and poetry. Those of us who fought in the mud must speak for ourselves. Today I fought through the month of May, 1968 with you again. It was painful. After I dried my eyes I once again found your web-site. I wish I could shake your hand.

By: Dorothy Blevins

Dorothy Blevins — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:33:39 +0000

HI I was google info on MY Uncle SGt William Pruitt
I saw this book,when I read what You wrote. it brought tears to my eyes I never got to meet my uncle I only heard storys if it the Same Sgt william Pruitt in your book very I’m pleased

By: robert j tracy

robert j tracy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:20:57 +0000

i served with a co. 2nd/3rd,199th from thr beginning at ft benning,camp shelby on to viet nam. on may 5th 1967, while serving as (11b10) light weapons a lonr chopper came to our location,and i was told to get on it, i boarded and was greeted by the bde. chaplin father liteky. he asked me to put on the seat belt. with many hours of flying to and from opperations i did not realize that there was seat belts on the choppers. at this time he informed me that there was a death in the family at home in west haven ,ct. my father had a fatal heart attack,i was to leave the field for the states, to ton sunut the air field. i will never forget his kindness as he tried to make scence of events,that put me back in the states,by my fathers death at 49 years. itwas an honor to serve with great and brave men of the 199th.

By: LARRY TINKER

LARRY TINKER — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:46:07 +0000

finished your book, “DAYS OF VALOR” I still have a hard time even thinking about IT….let alone talking about it. but I wanted to thank you for mentioning my kid brothers name on page thirty five…He was born in 1945..I in 43′ so on the farm, we did everything togather….growing up.I sure miss him….If anyone reading this,served with him in Vietnam…and would like to share either words or pictures I would really appreciate it…my e-mail address…
gmtinker1965@hotmail.com

By: Bob Leone

Bob Leone — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:37:15 +0000

I was an E-4 in Sergeant Pruitt’s squad during that battle on December 6. Sgt. Pruitt was a brave and dedicated soldier. During the entire battle he encouraged us and directed us forward under horrific conditions. His loss saddened us deeply.

By: Bob Cooley, ret.Army 1995

Bob Cooley, ret.Army 1995 — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:31:59 +0000

I recently told about the book and appreciate CPT Tonsetic for taking the time to write it. My brother Doc Harvey Cooley is in the book and was killed May 6th, 1968. For 30 years or so, my family never knew how my brother was killed. My parents never got the chance to hear how, probable for the best. Thanks to all veterans, redcatchers especially, everywhere (living or deceased)for the sacrifice. Love to hear from you, please email me at betbobcool@aol.com

By: Robert B. Himrod

Robert B. Himrod — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:26:13 +0000

Hello Mike Moon Mullins. On 24 April 1968, I was the Scout Dog Handler for that contact up around Tay Ninh with 3/7 Infantry. I’ve located Capt South’s RTO, Glen Pagano. He was with Capt. South when he was killed. That was one hell of a day. The LZ you guys cleared got out all our wounded. We also got out six of the eight of our KIA bodies. The last lift got shot up and the pilots said they would not come back for our last two KIA bodies. In the dark,we carried them back to that nights CP. Contact me if you can for further details/discussion. Good luck!

By: alberto m. gallegos

alberto m. gallegos — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:21:53 +0000

I along with hilio gurule from taos nm served with a-412 at the time you describe. how can we obtain a copy of this book my adress is albert gallegos hcr 74 box 22206 el prado n.m. 87529 thank you

By: Maggie Langley (maiden name Limbacher)

Maggie Langley (maiden name Limbacher) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:09:54 +0000

My father’s brother was Durwood Limbacher. He passed away before I was born. My father and grandmother have also now passed away.

I really appreciate being able to read about Durwood’s bravery and the bravery of all the soldiers. I don’t know much about Durwood, and if anyone reading this knew him or remembers him, could you please leave a post?

Thank you again for sharing your writing and ensuring that these brave Americans are remembered and honoured.

By: Stanley J Cwiklinski III

Stanley J Cwiklinski III — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:54:19 +0000

It will be forty-one years ago this year. We were young individuals from all walks of life back then. That became soldiers in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade and served in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966-1970 with devotion, fortitude, honor and pride. We went to Vietnam when duty and country called. We are a brotherhood that will be pass down from one generation to next that will remain in the harts of or family history books as to who we were. My God Bless Us All. Stanley J Cwiklinski III HHC 4/12 199th LIB 1967-68.

By: tauna bogle

tauna bogle — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:57:38 +0000

I HAVE PICTURES OF MY UNCLE EVERETT McELROY. IF YOU NEED ANY, EMAIL ME.

By: tauna bogle

tauna bogle — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:01:25 +0000

thank you so much for mentioning my uncle’s name in this war history. his name is everett mcelroy and he is now deceased but is very honored in this family.

By: thomas clark

thomas clark — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:33:06 +0000

I am cadet staff sargent Thomas Clark beloit high school JROTC only 17 so i never saw vietnam but i have read many books about the war (chickenhawk, ringed in steel, brige at dong ha,…) and have herd of many a sights of war and honor the men who gave all and all who gave some I know this has nothing to do with what yall are talking about here but i wanted to let as many vets know that i respect what they did for the freedom of america I had a grandpa who was in vietnam i just got many of his letters and tapes that he recorded in country near sigon i think but when i heard the tapes it chilled me tho thing what it must haven been like to have shellings at random times of the night i salute all who have ever served and all who put their life on the line so all could live free

By: Mike Moon Mullins

Mike Moon Mullins — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:59:52 +0000

Sir, I recently received your book as a gift. It is treasured. I am confused however. In your April 1968 chapter you revert to writing about Feb. 24. Is that supposed to be April 24? I was there that day. I was in D-3/7 and we walked into the middle of a Sapper battalion. It was one hell of a fight. We had 4 KIA as I recall. We went into the day with something like 154 upright men. At the end of the day our operations continued with approx. 98 able men, myself included. I had been in country about a month. I spent the dusk hours with three others blowing down trees and making room for the dust-offs. We volunteered to give up our weapons. We also could not find our platoon sgt until two hours after things calmed. He was short at the time. We heard we were going to be put in for Bronze Stars. After a month or so we heard an embarassed nco made the paperwork disappear. That did not matter. That we did something to help those in pain is all that mattered. I too have written and recently released some poetry about Nam. I love what you have done and really appreciate the book. I went to the dedication at Benning in 1998. Now I have a son who went to Afghanistan right after 9/11. He did 10 years as reg Army. He came home and went in the Guard. He and his wife went to Afghanistan in ’04. He is now a third generation C.I.B. wearer. He is also slated for Iraq later this year. He just submitted his First Sgt packet. He is a soldier.
Thank you for telling our story.

By: Dennis Castaldo

Dennis Castaldo — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:58:39 +0000

Bob,
Great job on your description of that famous battle. I appreciate
you mentioning, more than once, how
brave all the soldiers were that day.
It was a day to remember.

Dennis Castaldo

By: Norm Reeves

Norm Reeves — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:57:39 +0000

Well done and thanks for the accurate descriptions. The book will be here tomorrow!

Norm Reeves

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:56:48 +0000

Bob: I see you finished your book. Good for you. I finished my tour in Czech and am back in TN. I will, of course, be buying your book. Good luck, be well, and thanks for the good words for our troops. Wayne