Comments for Saigon Kids and American Community School

Comment on Saigon Kid Jim Turnbull Wants To Know … by frank

frank — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:15:21 +0000

Yep! I always think of the Roy Orbison song “Running Scared”! Frank

Comment on Saigon Kid Jim Turnbull Wants To Know … by frank

frank — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:36:19 +0000

Venita was dating Joe Miller. When he left, I moved in! Ah life, somethings seem like yesterday was not so far away! Frank

Comment on Saigon Kid Jim Turnbull Wants To Know … by Darryl Henley

Darryl Henley — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:16:27 +0000

To Bob and Jim Turnbull:

I don’t know anything about the Millers, but the last superintendent of the ACS was Mr. Gay A. Orr. I somehow received a letter from him after I returned home following my tour in VN. Six years ago I turned over a bunch of stuff including his letters and some photos the ACS Historical Society. You’ll have to ask Bob how to access the Society’s materials. Good luck

Darryl Henley

Comment on Pershing Field Terrorist Bombing February 9, 1964: Were You There? by Ken Berger

Ken Berger — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:22:43 +0000

Bob: Bruce nailed it. This is how I recall it as well. Only other insight is I think we at one time discussed going to the ball field but rulled it out. Again it could be a failing memory.

Comment on American Community School Life: The Untold Story by Tom Hanna

Tom Hanna — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:39:11 +0000

I would be happy to take part. We were there from July ’60 until June ’62. My dad was a Lt. Col., Chief of Ordenance, advisor to the South Vietnamese Army. I spent my 8th grade year at ACM and was sent to Brent School in the PI for 9th grade.
Let me know how I can assist.

Tom

Comment on No Newsletter Today :( by Jo Brown Strasburg

Jo Brown Strasburg — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:26:55 +0000

Thanks for all you do…I read it all even tho’ I may not comment!
Tis always interesting and enjoyable to look back at our unique experiences..and we could not do that without your tireless work on our behalf.

Comment on Have You Ever Wondered What The Inside Of American Community School (3rd Field Hospital) Looks Like Today by Carolyn Cathey Castelli

Carolyn Cathey Castelli — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:23:55 +0000

Judy, when were you there? I didn’t realize that! Just thought you were at Dalat. I was there fall of 1964 only.
This looks so different from what I remember.

Comment on No Newsletter Today :( by Carolyn Cathey Castelli

Carolyn Cathey Castelli — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:21:26 +0000

Yes, thanks for all you do for us!! Looking forward to the Deja Vu DVD!!

Comment on No Newsletter Today :( by Suellen Oliver Campbell

Suellen Oliver Campbell — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:09:24 +0000

Have fun creating more excitement for us Saigon Kids. We always appreciate your hard work and techie-knowledge.
Keep on keeping on! Suellen

Comment on No Newsletter Today :( by Kevin Wells

Kevin Wells — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:05:50 +0000

Bob,

I think all of use are fortunate to have anyone like you to do A N Y of this, let alone what you actually produce.

Talk about rocking on!

Kevin

Comment on Saigon Kid Jim Turnbull Wants To Know … by jim turnbull

jim turnbull — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:47:13 +0000

Bob, Thanks for your help. That is the correct Joe Miller!! I spoke to his Wife last evening. I have not talked to Joe as yet, but am looking forward to it. You’re the best!!

Comment on American Community School Life: The Untold Story by Richard Turner

Richard Turner — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:31:50 +0000

Bob,

You have my story, James Dean in Saigon. I also took a bunch of notes that I still have for a possible screenplay. I have stories written by Paul Christensen, Dick Plagge and Janet??? somewhere in a file. Larry Duthie has also done some writing about his time in Saigon.

Comment on Have You Ever Wondered What The Inside Of American Community School (3rd Field Hospital) Looks Like Today by Cathie McIntyre

Cathie McIntyre — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:27:09 +0000

So is the school/hospital a museum now?

Comment on American Community School Life: The Untold Story by Les Arbuckle

Les Arbuckle — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:23:47 +0000

Juri,
Thanks for the suggestion! I will talk to my agent (he is planning to get in touch with you, anyway) and see what contacts he might have in the YA sector of the business.

With 10-15 million former American military brats still alive, it’s a shame there has been only one book published (“Military Brats” by M.E. Wertsch) that sheds light on their experiences. My book is more than just my story; it is a story in which most military brats will see at least a little of themselves. It is OUR story.
Thanks for your helpful comments,
Les Arbuckle
Boston, MA

Comment on American Community School Life: The Untold Story by Bruce Berger

Bruce Berger — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:54:29 +0000

Bob,

I think this is a great idea, and am willing to contribute what I can. I was there from Sept ’62 until the evacuation in February ’65. Among my memories is being on vacation the summer of ’63. We ended up stranded in Singapore because of the Buddhist self immolations and unrest.

We got back to Saigon in early September, just in time for school (darn). I remember the first coup most vividly. We lived down an alley off of Cong Ly, and heard gunfire. In fact, our next door neighbors, the Colliers, had a bullet go through their bedroom window.

I also remember getting days off from school during subsequent coups. That was the Saigon equivalent of snow days.

There are so many memories. I was explaining life of a teenager in Saigon to my daughter’s 7th grade class several years ago. One of the students, got really wide-eyed and asked, “Weren’t you scrared?” I really hadn’t considered anything that happened particularly scary. It was just the way things were.

Bruce Berger Class of ’66