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Real Name: Jerry
Lives In: New Jersey, US
Member Since: Nov 10, 2005
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VIETNAM--RETURNING AFTER 35 YEARS

by Firefighter1 - last update: Dec 8, 2005

Vietnam,Should have returned sooner

Having spent a year in Vietnam, (1969) courtesy of my Uncle Sam, I didn't get to see this beautiful country under my terms. I don't think a week had ever passed that I didn't think of returning. Of course we get tied up in other things (family,career etc) Well,35 years have passed and I didn't know what to expect, but I knew it was the right time. Only spent 10 days this time, but already planning on returning with my wife and sons next year. Although much has changed in Vietnam, it is still as green as I remember and the people are still as lovely ,warm and sincere as they were. I know that I made the right decision to return.

A Thank You to VTer's

I will try to build these pages as quickly as possible as a thank you for all the helpfull tips I recieved from the members here.They certainly made my return much more enjoyable.

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Comments for Firefighter1 about Vietnam
King_Golo Sat Aug 19, 2006 21:25 UTC
 very interesting to see a veteran's view about today's vietnam! i came there 2 years ago to teach german and having been there only for half a year i'm yearning for the day to be back in hanoi eventually... :)
TheView Tue May 16, 2006 18:05 UTC
 Hi Jarry ... I think it`s something good about VT that it can help people to get together in peace. I think you have made a very nice Vietman page I love to see it all some day. :-) Allan
mary2u99 Mon Apr 10, 2006 05:20 UTC
 Hi Jerry, did you enjoy the Cu chi tunnel? I did well I only tried the first and the last tunnel which was scary.... yes it was hot and dark but it was fun.
xuessium Thu Dec 8, 2005 11:30 UTC
 Hi! Jerry: Thanks for dropping by my HCMC pages and your kind compliments. You have a good page going too yourself. Cheers!
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