Comments for QCVVA Chapter 299

Comment on Chapter Events by Diana Katrina Williams

Diana Katrina Williams — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:55:33 +0000

How does a veteran sign up for the holiday program?

Comment on Membership by ken johnson

ken johnson — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:44:45 +0000

I have recently rejoined the VVA, graduated UTHS class of 1965, any other members from this class?

Awaiting my membership card.

Raised in Moline and East Moline, left for the Army 1965, retired from active duty 1988.

Comment on When The Eagle Cried… by Deb Mccann

Deb Mccann — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:42:45 +0000

I’ve had to take a few minutes to compose myself after listening to this song. I have long felt the VietNam solider was a much forgotten hero of this country. Having 4 brothers who all served during that time,2 in country & 2 on board ships.. It’s the 2 who served in country I’m so very,very proud of. Older bro. Mike was a SeaBee & volunteered for any mission they need someone for. Like he tells me I was 19 & stupid. Thank You Lord for keeping him safe for 2 tours. My “baby” bro. John was in hell during the closing days or withdrawel of American troops. He was on Firebase Ripcord,never heard of it….not surprised Pres. Nixion ordered a total news blackout so the American people would not know our loved ones were being picked off easilly without much support,out of rations, & just a prayer of getting off alive. My younger bro,John, survived that hell,his best friend didn’t. He came home eventually quietly & with no notice with the VietNam Medal,they all did, Air Com Medal, Purple Heart & the Bronze Star. God Bless My Brother he will always be my hero.

Comment on Care and Share Committee by Joan Maston

Joan Maston — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:33:44 +0000

I would love to be able to help raise money for the Honor Train. I am an independent consultant for PartyLite and we have a wonderful fundraising program.50% goes to the cause & 50% goes to PartyLite, you don’t have to wait for the money and can be done more than once a year. I would love to be able to help with this worthy cause.
Thank You
Joan Maston, Independent Consultant for PartyLite

Comment on Mission Statement by Debra Robinson

Debra Robinson — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:46:29 +0000

I want to help bring awareness to the V. N. Vet’s and help with the trip to DC.

Comment on Contacts by Tom Schnell

Tom Schnell — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:28:30 +0000

In Remembrance….
Vietnam Wall

First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. Then click on their names. It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals.
This really is an amazing web site. Someone spent a lot of time and effort to create it.
I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country.
The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam war with the names, bio’s and other information on our lost heroes.
Those who remember that timeframe, or perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site. Pass the link on to others if you like.

http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

Comment on Bridge Dedication Ceremony – July 31, 2010 by Jeff Carter

Jeff Carter — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:39 +0000

I am sorry I missed this story. Mr. Baker is an amazing man. I have met him several times, and have never walked away unimpressed.

He is truly humble. One day when he was signing autographs in Chicago, he pulled me aside to ask me to get the Army Parachute Teams autographs. Here is a true hero of the human race, asking to get the autograph of the team that jumped to honor them that day. Of course, I promptly got the autographs for him!

There are other living Medal of Honor recipients in Illinois. I wish we could name all the bridges after them. We need to do more for them. They are truly amazing people.

Comment on John F. Baker Bridge and Monument Dedication Ceremony by Connie Cook

Connie Cook — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:56:53 +0000

What a memorable weekend last week with the John F. Baker Bridge and Monument Ceremony on Saturday and the reception I attended on Friday night at Jumer’s. It will be something I will always remember. What an honor to meet both John and Rocky on Friday night.. Could you please tell me what website I need to go to in order to view the pictures that were taken last Friday night at Jumers with Rocky and John.? I would like to order some pictures if possible. Thanks again, for such a moving experience. Thanks to all the Veterans and to all our servicemen for their service to our country. God Bless them all!

Comment on Bridge Dedication Ceremony – July 31, 2010 by Deanna

Deanna — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:51:38 +0000

I thought I heard that there will be an autograph session after the dedication ceremony. Is that correct. If you could send me the information I would appreciate it.

Thank you
Deanna

Comment on Chapter Events by Steven D. Lowther

Steven D. Lowther — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:39:20 +0000

Forgot to ask at the last meeting, is there a schedule that can be posted of the hog roast events?