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The Fall of Saigon...The End
At noon on April 30, a T-54 tank burst through the gates of the presidential palace, an act seen on television across the world. A few South Vietnamese units fought on in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta for a while longer, but the Vietnam War was effectively over.
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This is one of those things that we can't allow to be forgotten. Thanks for your service,Eddie and all the rest that served and still serve today.
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This was a diplomatic nightmare, Ambassador Martin delayed the departure of Marines leaving 11 on the roof top for 24 hours. Martin had to be escorted and have the flag forced into his chest and shoved onto a departing helicopter. He wanted to negotiate with the North...Ambassador, it was over. The delay had already cost the lives of two Marines and the possibility of losing the remainder was imminent. Bob Mondo and Steve Schuller were later reassigned to New Delhli after the fall, got a first-hand briefing on exactly what went down. Are you going to Irwindale on the 7th? Last edited by Eddies66; 05-01-2023 at 07:33 PM. |
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Think the movie Apocalypse Now (loved the scene with the Doors “The End”) did a great job capturing the lunacy of the war. For those who never served I don’t think they can comprehend FUBAR although the Afghanistan withdrawal might come close (with no accountability there either). Vietnam changed our country forever, it laid our soul on a skewer and that scar will exist forever. For those who are too young to have lived those times, your history lesson awaits if you watch the Ken Burns documentary on Vietnam. It provides a glimpse only but very worthwhile IMO.
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Looks like we get to fix both cars now. I haven't had any racers luck for about two years now.
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I thought your first run was going to be the tone of the day, iIt sure went down hill from there. But, as always it was great hanging around together as always. Next time my friend!! Last edited by Eddies66; 05-08-2023 at 10:23 AM. |
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All I need to do is replace the switch panel switches, fix a little wiring, and replace the blown fuses. Better to have it in the pits rather than an electrical short on the track. A set of higher rated toggle switches would do it for good. Next month!!! I guess CW Hoefer really had a good day!!
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I mentioned that I put aviation switches in my car, a little pricey but something I don't need to worry about down the road. It was a great time! |
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