Back in 2002 I rejoined the herd of motorcycle riders. After serving in a number of countries where being in an automobile was dangerous enough, riding a motorcycle was not on my mind, but when I got back to Germany in very late 1999, the motorcycle bug bit me and bad. During the summer months [...]

Jay comes to us, as a Saigon Kid, from the Phoenix Study Group, which was the schooling following the American Community School most of us attended. Jay’s group existed during the early 1970’s up until 1975. In fact, they where in the process of renaming the Phoenix Study Group - the American Community School [...]

Today is Memorial Day. A day for silent prayers and warm remembrance. On this day we honor our heroes and warriors, American men and women who died in military service to their country. It was started to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War, but now includes those who died in any [...]

What is the gas price in your area?
I’m looking for the highest and lowest gas prices. No particular reason, just curious.
The highest I’ve heard so far was $5.60 per gallon, some place in California.
What is the lowest and the highest you’ve heard about?
How has the higher cost of gas effected your driving habits?
Bob

Does anyone remember what subject Mrs. Elizabeth Tyson taught? She was a teacher at ACS who died at Clark AFB while undergoing surgery for cancer (lung). It was the middle of the semester and our class was crushed when we heard the news.

Hi all. Reading the blogs brings back fond memories of our days in Saigon. I was there from 62 until the evacuation in 65. My brothers Ken (class of 64) and Darrell were also there (class of 66, as was I).
I do remember the bombing of the Kinh Doh. If memory serves me correctly (somewhat [...]

While living in Saigon, what do you remember about Memorial Day celebrations?
How did you celebrate Memorial Day in Saigon? (As best your memory can recall … lol )
Do you recall if American Community School had Memorial Day celebrations and activities? If so, what where they?
For non-American members of our Blog, how does your country and [...]

This weekend Americans will be celebrating Memorial Day.
What does Memorial Day mean to you?
How do you traditionally celebrate Memorial Day?
Bob

Since starting this Blog, it has become evident there are many many many Saigon Kids we have yet to locate. As Ken commented on the other day, just simply flipping through a copy of a Gecko Year Book reveals a lot of Saigon Kids who are not listed in our Directory at Saigon Kids Web [...]

Has anyone been in contact with Malcomette Friedman? Or, know whatever happened to her? Yep, you got it … Ken is on a quest for her too … LOL

If anyone knows how to get in touch with her, please leave your comments below.
Admin

Does anyone know who this Lovely Lady is? Ken’s recall is failing him again … LOL

If you know her, please leave your comments below.
Bob

Hi
I’m interested in the proposed Gecko yearbook. I cannot tell you which year I was in it with my late brother, Josefino or Joe. Can’t wait! You’re doing a great job keeping these memories alive.
Thanks,
Shirley Farenas Kwong