The 12th Annual FVVR will be held April 16-17-18, 1999 in Melbourne, FL. Wickham Park is the location of the reunion site. Live Music - Food & Drinks - Military Vendors & Displays - POW-MLA Ceremonies - Pointman Art Exhibit - The Last Patrol (performed by Suncoast Vietnam Veterans) - Recovering From The War (presented by Patience Mason) - Appearances by Michael J. Martin, John Steer and the Melbourne Municipal Band: these are among the scheduled events and entertainment. The 'Wall' will be escorted to Wickham Park on Sunday (April I 1), where a covered dish picnic will accompany the setting up of the 'Wall'. The 'Wall' will remain on display through April 18th. (*The reunion runs until the evening of Sunday April 18th.)

No coolers, glass or pets are allowed in the reunion area.

For information about the reunion, lodging, accompanying functions and etc. call: (407)-632-4928 or (407)-453-7498. Via e-mail: BakeVet@aol.com or the Reunion Web Page. Camping will be available at Wickham Park (407)-255-4307 and RV accommodations are located nearby (additional camping is available at these sites).

WE STILL REMEMBER WE STILL CARE is the theme of this years reunion.

DQS'er Dave Tincher is a member of the group that puts on this fine event (one of, if not, the largest of its kind). You may reach Dave at (407)-773-3827 for additional insight.

OPERATION-LZ OCEANSIDE will be held April 15-19,1999 in conjunction with FVVR. (For those who remember, this is put on by the same groups that held LZ DC in Washington, DC during Veterans Day week in 1997.)

We hope that several DQS Vets will be able to take part in these and that they will share their experiences with us. Let us know WHO, what and where. Enjoy!

For those who did not get a chance or who forgot to fill out the form concerning the possibility of returning to Vietnam with a group of fellow DQS VETS, we are including the form in this issue for your convenience. Please take the time to fill it out and send it to Lou Block. Let him know if you are interested or not. Thanks!

We are privileged to receive letters, notes, calls and etc. from members, their loved ones and etc. Here are some examples: The wife stating, "though we haven't come to a reunion lately, I was finally able to understand the bond my husband had talked about, after we attended one". The Bn CO expressing "How proud I am of 'the boys' for what you are doing." and "You deserve it!" The DQS Vet stating, "the DQS NEWS is the most important mail I receive". A DQS'er expressing his praise of 'what we do' and 'fining' himself for being late with his dues. Many 'good job', 'keep up the good work', 'thanks for thinking of that' and etc. notes are received. To all of you - THANKS! YOU make it worthwhile! Together - We Are Somebody!          Ed & Company