Author Archives: Roger Young

About Roger Young

Roger "Bear" Young served with the Silver Spurs as a Scout crew chief and Line Chief from Dec '69 through Nov '70. Upon his return to the "world" he served at Hunter AAF as a Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader. He founded the Spur website in Sept 1997.

Ed Marzola, Spur 39 Slideshow

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Roger Young

My thanks to Ed for providing his collection of photos, enjoy! – Bear Watch this video on YouTube  

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Hero – Silver Spurs

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Roger Young

A very important part of our Spur history, our ventures into Cambodia in 1970 & 1971 – Bear: Watch this video on YouTube It is important to understand that when the Spurs were supporting the ARVN thrust deep into Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Run Through the Jungle – Silver Spurs

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Roger Young

I put this together on Feb 26th 2015 in honor of all fallen Silver Spurs in Vietnam & Cambodia – Bear Watch this video on YouTube

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A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Roger Young

   A Soldier’s Friendship by Charlotte Soder February 14, 2015 I asked a war veteran, a friend of mine To walk me through his war days time I asked what his friendships meant He said “Ducking fire and laughing in … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Silver Spurs Video

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Roger Young

Found this the other day, produced by our present day Silver Spurs. Honored they used some of our graphics: http://youtu.be/JWrgWs08cdw

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Great Special Veteran Projects by KOMO-TV4

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Roger Young

Shared with us for our use by then KOMO-TV producer and Special Projects Manager, Doug Tolmie. These are special memories for Pam and myself. Hope you enjoy them! – Bear Dog Tags, 1998: http://youtu.be/Nncmgvi6lnI Vietnam Wall Experience 2001: http://youtu.be/epQ0RNnySuY

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A Different Christmas Poem

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Roger Young

A fellow Vietnam veteran that was with the Marines in Hue during the ’68 Tet sent me this which I want to share with all of you. To all who have worn the uniform, you were/are the very best of … Continue reading →

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Special Tribute to the Ladies of the Vietnam War

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Roger Young

Post by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.  

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Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument (Texas Country Reporter)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Roger Young

An OUTSTANDING video on the Vietnam Veterans Monument in Austin, Texas, brought to my attention by Spur 3, Chuck Oualline: httpvh://youtu.be/HpHmxImNRD8

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Jay Psaros – “The Orphan”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Roger Young

Brought to our attention by Dave Tela, Spur 38: httpvh://youtu.be/7RlLAYadDOI

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Beneath Blades by David Earley

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Roger, The book Beneath Blades is now available in the USA through Create Space and Amazon. There are two chapters on Vietnam, one of those covering my perceptions of the 9 weeks I spent with the Spurs in ’70. Regards … Continue reading →

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A Soldier’s Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Roger Young

Have a blessed holiday season and Happy New Year! [Reposted for 2013] A Soldier’s Christmas by the Silver Spurs       Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16, December 2013: httpvh://youtu.be/8D-OL-KQOt4  

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Christmas 2013

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Roger Young

  A short YouTube video for this year:   httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R72lZvLvO8Q  

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2013 Veterans Day Poster

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Roger Young

  httpvh://youtu.be/BYma1ygtRc4

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Jamey Johnson – Lead Me Home – Support Our Troops

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Roger Young

YouTube video submitted by Spur 16, Bill Reynolds: httpvh://youtu.be/sVdCYf2cAUo  

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