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16 responses to “Louis’s Post-War Vietnam”

Len Kagami

September 30, 2023

Thanks for sharing this post, Doris! It’s great to read such a detailed (and objective) story about that fateful day.

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steve lstephenwolfe.com

June 7, 2023

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Hi Louis,

Yours is an amazing story. Feeling old is not the half of it. You should feel blessed on this turn of the wheel. What you did was very dangerous. You could have wound up like your friend Michel Laurent. And it was one of the biggest stories anyone has ever had. Your films of the helicopters being pushed off the carrier are iconic, like raising the flag on Iwo Jima (only without the positive connotations).

Marvelous writing by Doris. Marvelous photographs by you. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Steve Wolfe
San Diego, California
Mobile phone: 1 (619) 990-2827

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Penelope Longbottom

June 7, 2023

WOW! This was such a moving and professionally journalistic account – thanks to Doris – of a seminal moment in history that remains vivid in the memories of those of us of a certain age. Revisiting those places that are forever etched in his memories must truly have been a standout in a trip full of highlights. One question: do you know what became of the Canadian tourist who hitched that harrowing ride to the Embassy?

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Megan Moynihan

June 5, 2023

Moving story of Louis’s experiences in the war–sent chills up my spine!

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vicki florian

June 5, 2023

Wow, this is really a touching report. Amazing recount of Louie’s hair-raising episodes and then the poignant revisit to the memorable locations. The Vietnam War seems ages ago but it was such a formative event in our lives — in some lives so much more than others. Thank you for this recounting — beautifully described and great photos.

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Hermannet

June 5, 2023

Your story revives the remembrance of this horrible period and makes us quiet and humble.
That Louis was in the middle of it makes it more impressive.
To be an eye witness and a long time participant in that war must be a burden for life.
We are so happy to know Louis as a mild and optimistic friend.

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Craig Yoder

June 5, 2023

Sitting in Horizons and cried while reading this. Wow.

Craig Yoder (614) 361-6716

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Warren Nesbitt

June 4, 2023

Wow. I had no idea of your experiences in Vietnam. That is remarkable!

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Polly Tafrate

June 4, 2023

What memories for Louis. A scary time for sure. Good thing he was young and innocent of what could and almost did happen.
Now for a question. You’re nearing the end of your trip. Did you take enough clothing, toiletries etc. Or did you wish you had taken more? Less?or was this just the right amount?

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Amey

June 4, 2023

Fred says the Ford Musrum in Michigan has the ladder they used at the embassy to get on the helicopter from the roof of the embassy. When they tore down the embassy they gave this ladder to the presidential museum…

Loved this description of Louis great work!!

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Charles Verge

June 4, 2023

I remember well the April and May 1975 days when Louis was missing in action for his family and particularly for his mother and father. Louis has had several harrowing experiences in his life. All I can say is thank God he is still with us.

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Ann M. Alves

June 4, 2023

Amazing story of Louis’ documentation of an historical time. I loved learning about his impressions from now and then. Also teary-eyed to be reminded of the strife, as doesn’t seem to have gotten us to far ahead almost 50 years later. XO, Ann

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Sharon Lynch

June 4, 2023

Thank you for writing this account. It was really interesting and moving. Glad Louis got back to experience it in 2023.

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Gwenn Marie

June 4, 2023

Wow. I must say you two have outdone yourselves on this amazing post. What stories! Surely, there must be a streaming series proposal in the works? A compelling piece of work here. Thank you.

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Nancy

June 4, 2023

Wow!! Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing this memorable event.

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Karen

June 4, 2023

Fabulous, the text, the photos, you both!

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