Comments on: The Mariah Project Secret Documents Reveal Truth About Capital Kinh Do Theater Bombings

By: B. Patterson

B. Patterson — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:37:45 +0000

Bob:
I was attached to 5th SFG HQ in Nha Trang, 8/1963-8/64. We were alerted the C.K.D. Theatre bombing might be precursor of country-wide by the Charlies. Am writing novel (saga) occurring in SE Asia, 1953-1967 and I was stuck at 2-16-64…the Kinh Do. I read your page, 5×5; the info on your page broke me loose. Many thanks for a super spot.

[Glad you found our site helpful. Let us know when your book is finished so we can add it to our on-site book store - Bob]

By: Admin

Admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:18:34 +0000

Hello Donald and welcome to our Saigon Kids blog site.

Yes, you are correct regarding the declassification of the document. It states on the first page of the document it was to be declassified on May 1, 1978. This particular copy of the document appears to be a Certified True Copy made of the original document before the declassification date, which would explain why it is not marked Declassified.

Bob

By: Donald R. Koelper

Donald R. Koelper — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:34:57 +0000

The Mariah Project document recounting the Kinh Do bombing has obviously been declassified for quite some time. It’s been sitting in Hamilton Library at the University of Hawaii since at least the mid-1980s, when I first read it.

For the record, MAJ Donald E. Koelper, USMC (Dec.) was my father.

By: George Gottlieb

George Gottlieb — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:23:08 +0000

Hi Linda -

I also was in the Kinh Do that day, and also had just left and was about 2 blocks away on a cyclo (siclo?) when the blast went off. I remember yelling “Arrette, arrette”, but the guy just pedalled faster. To this day, I can’t recall why I left early (I don’t think the film was over) or what movie it was.

George

By: Admin

Admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 02:43:00 +0000

Linda – Here are links to information on this site about the Capital Kinh Do theatre bombing. I hope this helps you with your research.

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/capital-kinh-do-theater-bombed-on-february-11-1964-50-wounded-3-killed

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/64-kinh-do-bombing

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/thewall-usacom

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/special-agent-early-days-1962-to-1964

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/kinh-do-bombing-sept-1963-other-memory-flashes

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/khindo-theater-bombing

http://saigonkidsamericancommunityschool.com/the-mariah-project-secret-documents-reveal-truth-about-capital-kinh-do-theater-bombings

Bob

By: Linda Kahn

Linda Kahn — Sat, 21 May 2011 02:06:09 +0000

Dear Mr. Shupe,

I am trying to find details regarding the February 16, 1964, bombing of the Capital Kinh Do theatre in Saigon. My family and I lived in Saigon and were there that afternoon – having just left literally minutes after the bombing. I am doing research for a book. Any pertinent details would be very much appreciated. Do you know of any soldiers lost that day?

Kinda regards,

Linda

By: Kenneth R. Yeager

Kenneth R. Yeager — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:38:33 +0000

David, I want more info. Where the hell are you? Please give me your email. contact me at krygwy [@] yahoo.com. Ken

By: Arline Ames Silva

Arline Ames Silva — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:36:24 +0000

Hi Ken – Glad to see that you are obviously feeling better. All the best in 2011.
Arline (Ames) Silva

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:54:28 +0000

Curt, I went to A.D.S. Tehran from 1954 (when it opened, a year after the C.I.A. inspired revolution) until 1959. It was the longest place I ever lived until I retired from the military and moved to Arizona in 1991. Back then there were more camels then trucks. Frank

By: Admin

Admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:27:22 +0000

Hello Curt, thanks for stopping by to visit and sharing your story with us. Please feel free to visit often if you want too. Have a great New Year 2011.

Bob

By: Curt Shupe

Curt Shupe — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:29:15 +0000

Thanks so much for publishing the Mariah Project report. My father was in the theatre at the time of the bombing, and was wounded by shrapnel. The description of the event was detailed and fascinating. My father never speaks much about it, but I noted no differences between the official report and any of his recollections. He received two Purple Hearts during his 13-month hardship (no family) tour of Vietnam, spent mostly in Saigon. I recall being told of the bombing (I was 8, in Los Angeles) and having a regional newspaper interview us for our reaction to having our 2nd lt. father blown-up during a Sunday movie in Saigon. It was a wrenching experience. He’s still going here in California today at 83.
I’m more of a Teheran Kid, as he was stationed there in 1967 prior to the Revolution in Iran, again in an advisory role. We saw the Shah’s coronation, among other things. We had an American school too, but I’m not aware of any online group or association from those days.
Good luck to you and Happy New Year!

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:46:37 +0000

Suzanne – I’ll send you and email with about how to get in touch with David.

Bob

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:45:05 +0000

Suzanne – you need Adobe Reader to view the Mariah Project reports. You an download the reader here (it’s free):

http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Bob

By: Suzanne Jahns

Suzanne Jahns — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:12:44 +0000

By the way….I cannot get into the Mariah Project report. It seems to be blocked. Would love to peruse it though.

By: Suzanne Jahns

Suzanne Jahns — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:10:14 +0000

David….My father was in Saigon and had just come out of the Embassy about one minute prior to a bombing. His picture ended up in a Life Magazine (double page) picture. He said there was a bomb placed in the elevator shaft which blew up and then sucked in all the windows causing massive casualties. This does not sound like the same bombing that I am finding on these sites. Do you know anything about this elevator shaft bombing. I am trying to get a date and then locate the Life Magazine that has the information in it. Any info you can give would be appreciated.