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Tim,
My heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. It is very obvious that your father was the kind of person for all of us to emulate and respect. It is also very much obvious that he did a great job providing you and your siblings the tools it takes to be stand-up folks as well. Take care of yourself bud. Although losses are healed with time, they will never be forgotten which in a strange sense is the beauty of our experiences we go through.

Godspeed brother!

Terry

SB64

Was out of the country and have not been on the forum. I am very sorry to hear about your Dad.
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MMH2009

Sorry for your lose. I hope you are able to keep your head up.

Greatsteaks

My heart goes out for you. Sorry for your and many others loss.

doorgunner

Just checking in......pace yourself B.C.

jhudec

Same here. I lost my dad over 2 years ago, I feel for you.
Joe

BOSTONCAMARO

So my mom was showing me all my fathers patches and saw this one whicj I had no idea what it was, I for real thought it was French or Spanish. I then researched Recondo....part of 5th Special Forces Group.

Vietnam War (1966-1970)[edit]

When General Westmoreland became commander of the American forces in Vietnam he ordered the creation of the MACV Recondo School at Nha Trang in 1966 to replace Project LEAPING LENA, later Project DELTA. It consisted of Ranger-trained 5th Special Forces Group instructors who trained American soldiers as well as members of other allied forces in the art of long-range reconnaissance patrolling techniques.[7]

Most students had attended a preparatory course at the divisional or separate brigade level before attending. Usually the course concerned endurance training and swimming lessons so the candidates could pass the physical requirements. It also winnowed out most of the candidates who did not have the physical, mental, and / or intellectual capabilities to complete the more advanced training. Units with good preparatory courses and candidate screening had higher rates of success than those who did not.

The course required a high level of physical fitness, knowledge of patrolling techniques, land navigation and weapons familiarity, and concluded with an actual combat patrol to demonstrate the students' skills.[8]

Graduating students were given questionnaires to evaluate the program so that it could be improved. Later on the graduates were asked which skills and tactics were most useful and which were least utilized so the curriculum would reflect the needs of the teams.


The three-week course averaged a failure rate of 50 percent.[1] Recondo School was disbanded once General Westmoreland was replaced by General Creighton Abrams in 1970, who favored a more conventional approach to the war. However, Recondo School succeeded in graduating over 3,000 American and 333 allied troops.[9]

doorgunner

Just checking in to see how you are doing.

BOSTONCAMARO

we are all doing ok..thanks for asking....i appreciate everyones thoughts and prayers

pws69

Your original post was a tough one for me and I avoided it until now! I lost BOTH my parents in October - Mom (88) died on the 15th and Dad (90) died on the 16th!! They died in their own home and bedroom - just like they wanted.

My heart goes out to you, my fellow "Bostonian" - may they all rest in peace!

m and t's77

Sorry to hear of your loss,haven't been in this section for awhile.Sounds like your father was old school Bostonian,doing the proper thing no matter what it took.

BOSTONCAMARO

thanks guys...we are doing ok....also sorry to hear of your loss

doorgunner

Sympathy to you and your family.



It's good to hear that....even though I understand and I remember what "O.K." feels like in your situation.

jfreebirdw

Sorry for the sadness you are having, I lost my Dad when I was twelve.
I'll be 63 this year, not a day goes by that I don't think of him. And not
a day has went by that I haven't felt he has been watching over me from
a better place. May the Lord give you strength.

BOSTONCAMARO

thanks jfreebirdw, i was lucky to have him for as long as i did, sounds like your dad is still with you even though you lost him when you were so young....thanks for sharing that

Don Rickles

There is a Vietnam veterans thread on OT. Please add your story!

BOSTONCAMARO

will do

doorgunner

BOSTONCAMARO

thanks guys

Patro46

First and foremost, you and your family are indeed in my prayers. 2nd. As a father of 3 grown adults and now with 5 grandchildren, let me share a perspective from your Father's side. As a father, my number one goal was to prepare my children for the day when I am no longer around for them. I don't say that lightly, and I presume your Father might have felt the same way. I've watched my boys grow into men any father would be proud of. In reading your letter, I'd bet your father came from a history OF values, and passing them on to you was one of his greatest joys. I'm quite sure your dad had the same twinkle in his eye as I do for my boys, and for the same reason. My kids are truly my best friends, and my oldest has worked along side me for many years. There really aren't words to describe a fathers love. If I had to try and pick just one, I'd have to say the far greatest feeling I've had is seeing my kids become responsible adults. In todays world of upside down values, that's something I'd bet your dad was very proud of. Frankly, I'd bet you are your father's greatest accomplishment in life.