Can't wait to see the guys from the 15th and the rest of the Dakto Defenders

Here it is June 5, 2010 and I am in Saigon, Vietnam getting ready to head out to Phnom Penh, Cambodia tomorrow, after nearly spending a month back in country. I did reach both Dak To and Ben Het, right on schedule (May 22, 2010) and held a memorial service for all those fallen comrades who gave their lives defending the base during May and June 1969. I wrote a full report of that trip and if any of you guys want it, just send me an email and I shall send it out to you. I am sending Jay Gearhart a surprise package. Hope he will show what I am sending to him as it comes straight to him from Dak To and Ben Het!|Best wishes to all of you from Vietnam!

Currently in Kontum, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, having entered this country on May 10, 2010. On May 22nd I traveled to Ben Het and to Dak To to see these two former FSB's and to ( in my own way ) pay tribute to each and everyone of our brothers-in-arms who gave their lives back in May-June 1969 during the Battle of Dak To and Ben Het. Just to let you all know, while I was on the old runway at Dak To on May 22nd, I took the American flag (which I carried with me the whole time I was in 'Nam, back in 1969-70 ) and flew it once more at Dak To! I have taken a lot of photos of what both places look like today and if any of you want to have me send them these photos then contacy me at the following address: thomasbleming@yahoo.com I have been in Kontum since May 17th and I shall be here until June 1st. Any of you guys wanting to come over for a visit should do so. Vietnam welcomes all of us!

Dave, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate this website and all the effort that was put into it. I am also impressed by all the different comments made by so many vets throughout the years. God bless and see you in Branson

Hey Dave. We'll have you on a 290 out on Pony RD, or up to Dak To out on RT 512 ASAP. Bring all of your photos and stand by for a great time.