Monthly Archives: May 2011

Spur Memorial Day Program

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Roger Young

Produced by fellow Spur, John “Waldo” Pepper for our 2006 Silver Spur reunion at Ft. Rucker, Alabama to honor all our fallen Silver Spurs from the Vietnam war from 1967-1972 who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. These … Continue reading →

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Once I Was A Soldier…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Roger Young

Silver Spurs in Vietnam: The song, “Once I Was” by Tim Buckley is available as a MP3 download from Amazon.com Lyrics: Once I was a soldier And I fought on foreign sands for you Once I was a hunter And … Continue reading →

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The Final Inspection

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Roger Young

Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Spur 16: THE FINAL INSPECTION The Soldier stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, Soldier, How shall … Continue reading →

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Videos of ’68 Tet Offensive

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roger Young

Located on YouTube: Tet Offensive & Khe Sahn: Hue City 1968:

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It’s Miller Time!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roger Young

In from one of our fellow Spurs, apparently located in Quincy IL  

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Uncle Jack featuring Gary Sinise

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Roger Young

Found on YouTube – Gary Sinise took his Uncle Jack who was a navigator on B-17s during WWII, on a little surprise ride on a B-17 Flying Fortress down in Galveston, Texas.

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Special request by fellow Spur, Steve Tedder

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Roger Young

Hi guys,   I need a little help. I’ve been corresponding with Clayton James’ sister since last June. Her name is Wanda Konkright and she is writing a detailed history of her brother who was killed while flying Scouts with … Continue reading →

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Interview with Joe Galloway: Soldier’s Reporter Speaks His Mind

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Roger Young

“Just months after 23-year-old reporter Joe Galloway got to Vietnam, he found himself with Lt. Col. Hal Moore and his beleaguered 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment at Ia Drang. The epic Nov. 1965 battle, where Galloway took up arms to … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Roger Young

War Dog Photo Essay by Rebecca Frankel – Posted 7 May 11 “There’s a reason they brought one to get Osama bin Laden.” Pakistani Media Reportedly Outs CIA Chief – FoxNews – 9 May 11 Bin Laden raid a triumph … Continue reading →

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