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were privileged to enjoy a moving presentation offered by a young lady I only know as Clarissa. This presentation covered many of the aspects of women’s, particularly nurses, involvement in Vietnam during the War. Rousing applause and appreciation followed the conclusion of this wonderful effort. (Clarissa’s involvement in our banquet was not planned prior to that afternoon. Our thanks go to her and her parents, and to the DQS members who discovered her and invited her to perform for us, for the opportunity to hear and witness her talented, moving presentation! We honored those involved in the Operation Gold Star formation and effort, those who participated in the first (of what we hope to be many) Gold Star Trip to Vietnam, the Gold Star Mothers present, those who have given special effort to DQS & this reunion and other guests present. Musical selections, thoughts and appreciations were also presented. Major General (ret) Victor Hugo (1/44 in Vietnam) shared some thoughts and memories with us.
After a short break, we commenced the DQS Candlelight Memorial Service, which honors those DQS soldiers who gave their lives in Vietnam. We can’t and won’t forget them! As usual, this was a moving and meaningful service. Somewhere around midnight or so we drifted off to our rooms for some much needed rest. It had been a full and meaningful day!
Sunday morning’s DQS Church/Uplift Service brought this fine, moving, meaningful and tiring reunion to a close. Hugs, handshakes, tears & etc were the order of the day as departures began. We were all tired and a little sad; but glad that we had come and experienced the events that took place. Mostly we were happy to have had the opportunity to see and visit with one another once again.
DUES DONATIONS - DUES DONATIONS
Please remember that the lifeblood of our organization is your annual Dues Donation! Without it and you, we would not exist. As we embark upon another year of fellowship and brotherhood, do your part to ensure our continued future. Many have already done so. If you haven’t, please see the membership form in this newsletter and forward your donation today. If you wish to contribute extra, or contribute for our brothers who can’t, (so that we may continue to serve and inform everyone) we would welcome your thoughtfulness. We were together then — let’s move forward together now! Greater shared efforts will yield greater shared results. Thanks & may the DQS Spirit fill and warm your heart!
HELP US LOCATE MORE DQS VETS!
Gary Puro (our Locator Coordinator) asks for more of your rosters, orders, names you remember & etc to help him continue his quest to find more and more of our fellow DQS Vets (he’s fast approaching 1000 finds!). Please forward info to: Gary Puro 302 N Phelps Decatur, MI 49045-1014 E-mail: namlights@military.com Phone: (616)-423-2901
To obtain copies of Unit or Battery Rosters and other information send a completed Form 180 (can be obtained by calling your closest VA Regional Office) to: National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records) 9700 Page Blvd St Louis, MO 63132-5100
State your Unit, Dates of Service in Vietnam, Service Number/Social Security Number. If you say that you need this to support a VA claim, and it should be free. Help Gary help us and/or to find your buddy!
IF YOU WISH TO BE WELL THOUGHT OF, THINK WELL OF & ACT WELL TOWARD OTHERS.
LZ RIVERSIDE PADUCAH, KY JULY 5-8, 2001 BE THERE! WELCOME ALL DQS VETS!
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