-Caveat Lector-
American Veteran Search Newsletter # 7
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September 1999
Dear Members, Brothers & Sisters,
The American G.I. - Most influential person of the century.
Time Magazine prepared a list of the 10 most influential people of the
century in each field to mark the end of the century.
The 10 most influential scientists, politicians, entertainers, sports
figures, musicians, artists, and industrialists. This month they published
the 10 most influential people (overall) of the century.
They named "the American G.I." the most influential person of the century.
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"A Blessing from Chaplain Ed Skinner"
To Rich, Jack & the crew at AVS:
"Father, I humbly beseech thee to give your holy graces to those who are
giving their efforts to the Internet web service, www.veteransearch.com, for
they are complying to your orders, "love your neighbor as you would love
yourself," in that they are fostering connection and devotion to one another
among the veterans who offered up their lives so that all beings might live
their lives on earth in freedom. Grant them comfort, stamina and peace in
their noble efforts. Bless the web page so that it may continue to serve
these brave warriors in brotherly love. I ask this through our Lord, Jesus
Christ. +
God bless you all, - Chaplain Ed Skinner
Comfort the Sick - veterans ministry
Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: ATTENTION VIETNAM VETS
Date: 99-08-23 14:13:51 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Friend,
In the mid 60's, when I realized that there was a country called
Vietnam, and that there were people, servicemen and women, fighting for
OUR country, I felt an obligation to do something. I had no idea what to
do, for I was young and a female. How could I help our sweet men in the
jungle? I felt so helpless......But in my heart was this urge to help
out somehow. All I could do was pray for them until I found a list of
addresses...addresses of guys that needed a letter from home.... There
were about 50 names and trying to decide which ones to write to was
hard, so I simply took the whole list. I wrote to each and everyone of
those sweet soldiers. They really liked me at the Post Office because
most of the soldiers received packages from me. I corresponded with
about 6 of them weekly or whenever they had time to write to me....the
sad part was that some letters would come back to me.....unopened.... stamped
and restamped, like they had gone from one part of the Nam to the other,
trying to find the soldier. Some, I never heard from again. I would cry but
would tell myself that it was because they didnt want to write to me anymore,
or they had lost my address....but I didnt want to know that it was because
something had happened to them.
Many a day I would just start crying at work... trying to hide it....
knowing that my co-workers would not understand.
I am a very emotional person...I cried for you then and I'm crying for
you now as I write this. YOU are ALL part of my life...YOU are ALL in my
heart....and my mission is to thank each and everyone of you...to tell
you that I DO APPRECIATE YOU....that YOU are NOT FORGOTTEN....and to say
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.... So you see, I'm also a Vet in my
own right..I went through this with you...maybe not carrying a rifle or
humping through the jungle or getting wounded...but with my heart, here at
home....praying and writing and crying for ALL OF YOU....and please know that
I was and still am....SO VERY PROUD OF EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!!
I have written this in the hope that, somewhere out there, is a
soldier
that remembers getting a package or a letter or perhaps remembers
writing to me....I know there has to be. But perhaps too much time has
gone by and the memory of a letter from a young gal in California is
erased. Yes, it has been a long time since that awful war....and I wish
that it had never happened....but it did and we lost our loved ones and
our "buddies". But now its time to go on....time to support each other
and remember the HEROES that lost their lives for us....and I for one
will NEVER forget but will keep YOU in my heart and pray for you daily.
I wish each of you health, peace, happiness and LOVE.
Your Sis,
~ Hope ~
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AVS CELEBRATION: Last month we celebrated our 1,100th Reunion since opening
the site on Veterans Day 1998
ALSO: Last month we had 320,000 hits on our web-site.
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Please visit and read our featured article on:
The News Observer on the Web, by Paul Gilster
Visit here> <A
HREF="http://search.news-observer.com/plweb-cgi/fastweb?getdoc+nao-daily2+nao-
daily+156036+0++%28veterans%29%20AND%20%28not%20index%29%3Akeywords%20AND%20%2
8%20%28%2A%29%3Akeywords%20%29%20%20AND%20%28search%20engines%29%3Aheadline%20
%20%20%20AND%2019960301%3C%3Ddate">[8/15/1999] Paul Gilster: </A><A
HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/HopesPalace/frames.html">The Gift of
Hope...</A> <A
HREF="http://search.news-observer.com/plweb-cgi/fastweb?getdoc+nao-daily2+nao-
daily+156036+0++%28veterans%29%20AND%20%28not%20index%29%3Akeywords%20AND%20%2
8%20%28%2A%29%3Akeywords%20%29%20%20AND%20%28search%20engines%29%3Aheadline%20
%20%20%20AND%2019960301%3C%3Ddate"> Online search engin...</A>
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" YOU PEOPLE ARE AWESOME!!!!!! "
Name: Debbie Sims
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Leitchfield ,Ky.
Time: 1999-08-26 00:25:37
Comments: Early this morning, I put in a request for help in locating one
of my dad's air-force buddies. Within a FEW HOURS I received an e-mail
from one of the workers on this site that the person had been located.My
dad has already telephoned his friend and has reestablished his
friendship. YOU PEOPLE ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless
each and every one of you for providing such a wonderful service.
Debbie Sims
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LAST MONTH’S " 10 MOST WANTED LIST " REUNITED THESE MEMBERS:
AVS MEMBER = LOOKING FOR = WE FOUND:
Bill Kimbrell Leslie Taylor &
Richard Keene
De Witt Morgan Jr. Norman Hughes
Herman Mauntler Larry Lindenmayer
Bob Wright Ron Orr
Patti Bohon - Gallina Harry Behrens
Bill Roach Gary Talkington
Harry Dennis George Newsom
Donavon Weidenkellar Frank Dowd
Kurt Mansfield Tim Moxley
Jan Wightman-Jorgensen John Herrod
Desiree Garcia Chauncy Bengiveno
A. Drexler Victor Greene
Don Watkins Joseph Litavis
Debbie Sims Don Lacy
REMEMBER : Members that have not sent in their "10 Most Wanted Lists" Please
send them in as early as possible because we do the searches on
a First come First serve basis. Also, don’t forget to post their
information on our Bulletin Board since we get OVER 300,000 HITS each month
and one of them might be your buddy...
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"Attention Members "
Please send us your Letters, Stories, Reunions & Comments for publication
in our AVS Monthly Newsletter..
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AVS MEMBERS "TOP 10 WEB-SITES"
Members Name: Timothy H. Mullin, Publisher
My web site is: Vet-NetUSA Newsletter
Mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
VISIT HERE> <A HREF="http://www.Vet-NetUSA.com">http://www.Vet-NetUSA.com</A>
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"Never have we owed so much to so many."
Protect them and comfort them 'til the end.
Date: 99-08-13 23:13:40 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Chaplain Ed Skinner)
Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rich:
Here is a summary of the 2 web pages every vet should visit, after they visit
your wonderful www.veteransearch.com site.
Our web sites address 2 of 3 major problems facing America's veterans today.
The first, we can do little about. That is, those WWII vets who gallantly
fought for and gave us the freedoms we enjoy today are aging to the extent of
dying at a rate of over 10,000 per month, usually in the normal processes of
life. For them we can but salute and pray
The second is the savagery being thrust upon tens of thousands of our ailing
veterans who, like wilting flowers, have aged to the extent that they are to
spend their final days, in a nursing home, too often without a friend or
relative left. That is where our web page, www.AdoptaVet.com is trying to
get everyday citizens to "adopt a vet" initially through cards sent to them
on a regular basis - so they will not spend their final days alone.
The third problem is that our combat-disabled veterans, along with those
ailing through aging, are too often left, helpless, in these nursing homes
throughout the country in tragic conditions of abuse, neglect and
exploitation. That is where our web page, www.USveterans.org is trying to
encourage concerned citizens to go into these nursing homes as commissioned
ministers and inspectors to help put a stop to it - so our veterans are
treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Neither program costs anything for a patriot to participate. Both offer a
true patriot opportunities to give comfort to our ailing veterans - so they
will not spend their final days alone or abused.
Visit us at: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/AdoptaVet/">Adopt aVet's Home
Page</A>
Visit us at: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/USVeterans/">USVeterans's Home
Page</A>
and join our "God Squad."
God bless you all,
- Chaplain Ed Skinner
Comfort the Sick - veterans ministry
"Never have we owed so much to so many."
Protect them and comfort them 'til the end.
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<A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/HopesPalace/frames.html">The Gift of
Hope...</A>
<A HREF="http://www.vdhaonline.org/">Vietnam Dog Handlers Association (VDHA)
an </A>
<A HREF="http://www.combattrackerteam.org/">Combat Tracker Team</A>
<A HREF="http://www.eos.net/rrva/nampow/">Three's In - Vietnam POW Home
Page</A>
<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/9425/b29.html">B-29
Superfortress Then and Now. . .</A>
<A HREF="http://www.semo.net/suburb/dlswoff/wwii1944.html">America at War:
World War II (1944)</A>
<A HREF="http://www.nara.gov/regional/stlouis.html">NATIONAL PERSONNEL
RECORDS CENTER</A>
<A HREF="http://members.xoom.com/Novis/acch/index.htm">KOREAN WAR ERA
VETERANS</A>
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"Let us pray" for the safe return of all our Brothers & Sisters, Sons
& Daughters in our latest conflict in Kosovo, Yugoslavia. You can also help
with your Letters & E-Mails to our Soldiers and their Family's.
SEND MAIL HERE> <A HREF="http://www.bedrockinc.net/opsos/candles/">SOS -
Send E-Mail to Our NATO Soldiers !</A>
SEND HERE ALSO > <A HREF="http://www.militarymail.org/">Friends of Our
Troops / Military Mail Call</A>
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Comments to AVS: Here you will find a few of the Comments written to AVS...
Name: Leon C. leger
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Manitowoc, WI.
Time: 1999-07-23 07:56:56
Comments: This is a very informative site. Thanks for putting it
together. Just may be one of the best sites for Vets on the net.
Personally I am looking for a former member of the WACS whose maiden
name was Doris J. Aust. If anyone knows anything about her please
contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, Leon c. Sleger
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Subj: Re: American Veteran Search Newsletter # 6
Date: 99-07-27 18:36:19 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (N Wats)
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Guys you are great! I am still awestruck by the article "Ask Permission to
burn the flag" what a heartfelt message that all Americans should be
privileged to read and heed!! Also thanks for the great Gen. Colin Powell
essay; I have earmarked that site of Times 100 Heros so I can read those
profound works to my young children.
Quietly yours, Nina,
Ret, USAF and American Legion Member.
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Reunions & Announcements Posts: NEW !
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Subj: Re: "ATTENTION VETERANS" Important Notice !
Date: 99-08-15 18:55:26 EDT
From: Fp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sept 2000 we, we are having a reunion of all veterans that was stationed at
Camp Hanford Washington. The time frame was 1950 through 1960. All outfits
stationed here. We would like you to send a note out for us.The contact is:
The Reunion Brat at, 4005 S.Lone, Kennewick Washington 99337. Phone (509)
582-9304. My name is Frank Trent 518th AAA Gun btn Ccmp Hanford Wa. Please
Responed. Thanks Frank Trent.
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Subj: Announcemnt
Date: 99-08-14 10:46:26 EDT
From:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
We are planning a WWII Miami Beach Veterans Reunion Dec 3-7, 1999 and hope
you will announce this to your subscribers. Thousands of Army Air Corp and
Navy troops were stationed in MB between 1942 and 1945. We have established
a reunion website under planned events on the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
website to provide updated information on planned activities. Go to
www.miamibeachchamber.com
Many thanks
Dr J Berson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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"4th Infantry Division Arlington Monument project"
Date: 99-09-06 10:18:03 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello,
Thanks for what you all are doing to help reunite old buddies.
Our 4th Infantry Division Association is currently involved in building
a
monument to the 4th Infantry Division Vets of all eras on Memorial Drive
right next to the visitor's center in Arlington National Cemetary. Our
approved monument will be erected during March/April Y2K. However we still
need approximately $40,000 to pay for it.
We have raised almost $200,000 from our membership but we feel we have only
touched a small percentage of our 4th Division vets. We need help in
spreading the word of not only our Monument but also our Association.
WWW.4thinfantry.org >> <A HREF="http://www.4thinfantry.org/">4th Infantry
(IVY) Division Home Page</A>
Thank you for your help,
Gerry W. Howard
Jr. VP Chairman Arlington Committee
A-1-8 4th ID May69 March70
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SPACE COAST RETIRED MILITARY GOLF CLASSIC
NOVEMBER 8-12, 1999 - COCOA BEACH, FL
GOLF CLASSIC INFORMATION CLICK HERE>> <A
HREF="http://members.aol.com/VetCouncil/golf.html">Armed Forces Golf
Classic</A>
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Letters to the Editor :
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" I cannot believe what has happened "
Name: De Witt Morgan Jr.
E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Mission Viejo, CA. Midway between L.A. and San Diego
Comments: At this moment my plate is so full of happiness. I have to
share this. I found the guest book, and posted a message. I asked about my
best friend. 2 HOURS, AND 25 MINUTES later, I received a call from the Web
manager, Jack,. In my post I had asked for information on my best friend
while I was abroad the U.S.S. PITTSBURG., Norman K. Hughes. I had not seen,
nor heard from him for 44 years, almost 45. Jack, the list manager, called me
with the wonderful news that he had just spoken with
Norman K. Hughes, my best buddy. Yes he was, THE, Norman K. Hughes, yes, he
did know me well, and here are both his work, and home phone numbers.
My heart is over flowing. I cannot believe what has happened. That call
from you tonight brought a flood of memories, and even a few tears. I
was so happy to hear from you. 45 years I have been wondering what
happened to him. I can never express my gratitude to you, your whole
gang, for making this possible. You guys are the best. We are truly
brothers.
Love ya, DeWitt Morgan Jr.
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"ATTENTION VETERANS"
We are looking for some really great reunions for possible broadcast
on national TV shows. Many of the national shows have shown interest in our
web-site, great stories and reunions. Some of the shows that have shown
interest are: 20/20, Extra, Discovery channel, History channel, and many
others. PLEASE ! If you had a great reunion or have a great war story to
share with us for possible broadcast on national TV, PLEASE send us your
stories... GBU
Rich & Jack
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DISCLAIMER: The content of this message is the sole responsibility of the
originator. Posting of this message to the American Veteran Search
Newsletter does not constitute AVS endorsement. It is provided so that you
may be informed of current information. American Veteran Search is not
associated in any capacity with any United States Government agency or
entity, nor with any nongovernmental organization.
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Our Goal : Is to reunite All Veterans with their Brothers and Sisters and to
Unite as one...
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"If were All here, We will All find each other "
Please forward to all Veterans on your list ....
Help Pass the word !
Thank You for Joining and God Bless....Walk in Peace....
Your Brothers,
Rich & Jack &
The Crew at AVS
P.S. Please stop by and see some of the Great changes and links already added
to the site>> <A HREF="http://www.veteransearch.com/">AMERICAN VETERAN
SEARCH</A>
P.S.S. Please visit our POW / MIA Page and Adopt a POW / MIA Today !
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