klr surrounded by harleys

[Ronald Criswell]

Yep if you join the Navy to get out of grunt duty .... and they make you a Corpsman, you just got screwed. Not only are you dodging bullets but the enemy is probably trying extra hard to do you in as you are saving bullet shooters. I think half of those in the Iwo photo did not survive the battle. I knew an Iwo surviver. Lets just say he never, ever bought anything made in Japan. Everybody always talks of D-Day but Iwo was much more brutal and it went on for 30 days. Hard to believe on such a small island. But they also never talk of the first invasion of Europe by the Allies - Italy. My Dad's brother died after 5 days at Salerno landing with the 36th division. Same one Audie Murphy was with. The Texas Division. Salerno was almost a disaster. Criswell

On Nov 13, 2007, at 10:38 PM, revmaaatin wrote: > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > > > Joel, > > > > Thats ironic, it reminded me of one of my supervisors shortly after > > joining, he had an option jail or Military.... Hummmmmmm he > figured if > > he joins the Navy at least he would'nt be on the ground in Nam..... > > > > His 1st duty station was a supply ship in Danang Harbour !! > > And reminded the sniper rounds hitting the sides of the ship. > > > > Now hows that for Ironic. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > Dooden- > That would be hard to explain: I was on a Navy vessel, wounded/killed > by a VC/NVA sniper. > > Of the original flag raisers at Iwo Jima, one was a Navy medic. > Bradley > I think. BooK: Flag of Our Fathers. He joined the Navy, so he would > not be an infantry man. In the Navy induction line--eneey, meeney, > miney, moe, off to Corpsman school you will GO! and he suddenly was > sent off to become, a Navy medic to Marines--and found himself at Iwo. > revmaaatin. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[albatrossklr]

Which gives credence to the phrase " be careful what you ask for" albatross

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > > > Joel, > > > > Thats ironic, it reminded me of one of my supervisors shortly after > > joining, he had an option jail or Military.... Hummmmmmm he figured if > > he joins the Navy at least he would'nt be on the ground in Nam..... > > > > His 1st duty station was a supply ship in Danang Harbour !! > > And reminded the sniper rounds hitting the sides of the ship. > > > > Now hows that for Ironic. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > Dooden- > That would be hard to explain: I was on a Navy vessel, wounded/killed > by a VC/NVA sniper. > > Of the original flag raisers at Iwo Jima, one was a Navy medic. Bradley > I think. BooK: Flag of Our Fathers. He joined the Navy, so he would > not be an infantry man. In the Navy induction line--eneey, meeney, > miney, moe, off to Corpsman school you will GO! and he suddenly was > sent off to become, a Navy medic to Marines--and found himself at Iwo. > revmaaatin. >

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "albatrossklr" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:09 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: A Sunday ride on the KLR Which gives credence to the phrase " be careful what you ask for" albatross --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote: > > > > Joel, > > > > Thats ironic, it reminded me of one of my supervisors shortly after > > joining, he had an option jail or Military.... Hummmmmmm he figured if > > he joins the Navy at least he would'nt be on the ground in Nam..... > > > > His 1st duty station was a supply ship in Danang Harbour !! > > And reminded the sniper rounds hitting the sides of the ship. > > > > Now hows that for Ironic. > > > > Dooden > > A15 Green Ape > > > Dooden- > That would be hard to explain: I was on a Navy vessel, wounded/killed > by a VC/NVA sniper. > > Of the original flag raisers at Iwo Jima, one was a Navy medic. Bradley > I think. BooK: Flag of Our Fathers. He joined the Navy, so he would > not be an infantry man. In the Navy induction line--eneey, meeney, > miney, moe, off to Corpsman school you will GO! and he suddenly was > sent off to become, a Navy medic to Marines--and found himself at Iwo. > revmaaatin. > Hey, I asked my recruiter before I joined up if serving duty with the Marine Corps was something you had to request as a Navy Corpsman. (now I realize what a stupid question that was) He told me, "of course it's something you have to request." I spent the next four years with the Marines and I don't recall requesting it:). ed A17

[Joel Nelson]

KLR Riders, Yes the Corpmen (Navy Medics) , were the most important people in most "Grunt" units (Riflemen). I flew a HU1H in Chu Lai and DaNang and always felt much safer with a Navy Corpman with us. I recently went to the Nov 10 (Marine Corp Birthday) Ball. I was surrounded by the young Men and Women of the USMC. In a world of confused Americans wondering about the younger generation should have been there. Those young people were the best I have had the privelige to spend time with. Next time we take a "Sunday Ride on our KLR's" lets be thankful those young people are out there protecting the freedom we have. Nuff Said. Thanks to all of you out there that have served our Country. SPARKS454 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Randall]

Semper Fi Joel and thank you for your service! And this goes out to all of the outstanding men and women who are standing and have already stood in harms way for me and mine! God Bless America and those who fight for her. Sgt. Randall Alexander, 68-72, USMC Radio Operator, 1st Bn. 4th Marine Inf.Regiment, VN 69-70. To the moderator: please forgive me for not using NKLR.

> HooRaa, All you JarHeads and to all the men & women serving our

country , in the States and foreigh lands. I was with 1st MarDiv Danang 66-68. I would say the quality of people on this KLR650 site is extreemly high and helpful. Lets all try to stay together and Keep America Strong. I wish I had my KLR in Nam it would have been the perfect vehicle for that country. Regards , SPARKS454.

[Randall]

Oh, I almost forgot.....our "DOCS are the most people in the unit! To Navy Corpsman everythere, Thank You So Very Much for always being there, God Bless and Protect You All! Navy Corpsman....the epitome of Semper Fi!

[benhua4]

The Texas Division took a walk in the sun. God bless them...every...one. Bob L. US Army Aviator --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Ronald Criswell wrote:

> But they also never > talk of the first invasion of Europe by the Allies - Italy. My Dad's > brother died after 5 days at Salerno landing with the 36th division. > Same one Audie Murphy was with. The Texas Division. Salerno was > almost a disaster. > > Criswell > On Nov 13, 2007, at 10:38 PM, revmaaatin wrote:

[Rodney Copeland]

Reminds me of the time Pam and I slipped around the gate at one of the nations big harley gatherins in Sparks Oklahoma, two up on the Hoss KLR. We parked right in the middle of all those harleys thinkin we were pretty clever till we noticed everyone else had wrist bands on! Those guys sure can party we thought as we endured the stares at the KLR while we stood around with our hand that was supposed to have the band on it, in our pocket. Rod

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Hedrek wrote: > > > Someone wrote> > > > You didn't miss it as it was not there. Have never > > seen so many HD's in > > one place > > ever! Funny seeing my KLR next to a huge group of > > big iron! > > > I dropped a bicycle off for repairs a week ago here in > Albuquerque. While waiting for the bus, I see 4 > bikers coming. I can hear the Harleys, see the > bandanas, black jackets, blowing long hair. The first > guy was on a red KLR. His 3 buddies on Harleys. > > > > > Robert Hedrick > Albuquerque, NM > > > _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ > Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. > Make Yahoo! your homepage. > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >

[Randall]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Randall" wrote:

> > Oh, I almost forgot.....our "DOCS are the most people in the unit! > To Navy Corpsman everythere, Thank You So Very Much for always

being

> there, God Bless and Protect You All! > Navy Corpsman....the epitome of Semper Fi! >

Rats, I hate gettin' old, I left out IMPORTANT, the DOCS are the most IMPORTANT people in the unit, at least grunts feel that way!