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[Capn Jack]

I wonder if he'd think I was weird if I pulled out a notebook and took notes...

You should get a recording - at least audio. Some of the military historians are putting these oral histories together, and you have a unique opportunity. I met a ski instructor a few years back in Purgatory who I thought was about 60. During our day on the hill our talks turned to past lives, and he said he'd been a Naval Aviator flying fighters off carriers from 41-46... if he joined when he was 18, he was at least 77 when I met him, and still going strong. One of my inspirations in my former, and now current life. Hooya.

[WreckWench]

This must be him...Wow...I'm impressed you know this man...Kamala we have just met our match for the love of Military History!


Leete Jackson, Jr.


BRANCH OF SERVICE
U.S. Marine Corps


HOMETOWN
Lubbock, TX

HONORED BY
Jane Ann Jackson, Wife

ACTIVITY DURING WWII
CAPTAIN. PILOT U.S. MARINE CORPS 1942 TO 1945. FLEW THE AVENGER TORPEDO BOMBER IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. HIS MISSIONS TOOK HIM ALL OVER THE PACIFIC; GUAM, ESPIRITU SANTO, BOUGAINVILLE, PELELIU AND ULITHI TO NAME A FEW. HIS SQUADRON VMTB-232, THE 'RED DEVILS' WAS THE MOST HIGHLY DECORATED SQUADRON IN THE MARINE CORPS.

Yep you are right...WOW!!!

And yes I am working on pricing and should have a firm package put together for either a full blown SD trip or a SD 'buddy' trip!

[AliKat]

I met a retired Navy Pilot once that had flown missions in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. I felt like I'd just sat down next to a history book.

My great uncle landed with III MARDIV on Agat Beach in Guam when they took the island back from the Japaneese. It was really neat being stationed there and getting to stand on that same beach.

[Travelnsj]

You should get a recording - at least audio. Some of the military historians are putting these oral histories together, and you have a unique opportunity. Hooya.

Mark,

I agree!.....I have heard of this.....do you know who does it or a web site?

[Cynthia]

Y'all are too sweet!!
Leete, my friend/adopted Daddy is just a joy and simply a living history book!
He usually tells me only 1/2 of the story, then I do some homework, and ask the rest. He'll come clean with details, but I have to know the right questions to ask; those men were really something...
However......zigging another direction,

****I'm really interested in going to Palau and am waiting with baited breath to see what you come up with, Kamala!!
Y'all are simply wonderful.........
Thanks,
Cynthia

Edited by Cynthia, 04 September 2006 - 10:12 AM.

[Bubble2Bubble]

Scott

I need a dive buddy for my....7th or is it my 8th....trip to Palau. I'll be going from March 1st thru the 14th...have I ever mentioned...Sharks

Scott you dont need a dive buddy you need someone to lOOk out for YOU

I Love WWII History My Dad served over their during that time, and I would like to see firsthand all what he had told me about.

Have Fun Buddy! wish I could tell Ya I was going



B2B

[Travelnsj]

So Mike....are you saying you have not worked hard enough building your own business….to take some time off??…LOL... Palau has some of the finest if not the best diving in the World, Historical WWII wrecks, Peleliu, Sharks, Mantas, Jellyfish lake and so much more…and if you are lucky you may meet some Iwo Jima and Peleliu vets on your way there…..something to talk to your Dad about….Come join me…Think about it…I need a buddy(s)!

[Capn Jack]

You should get a recording - at least audio. Some of the military historians are putting these oral histories together, and you have a unique opportunity. Hooya.

Mark,

I agree!.....I have heard of this.....do you know who does it or a web site?

http://hqinet001.hqm...tory_Primer.htm

I would urge everyone who has contact with a veteran to pursue this - the link above is for USMC - try a google search on Oral Military History <Service>

[Travelnsj]

Y'all are too sweet!!
Leete, my friend/adopted Daddy is just a joy and simply a living history book!
He usually tells me only 1/2 of the story, then I do some homework, and ask the rest. He'll come clean with details, but I have to know the right questions to ask; those men were really something...
However......zigging another direction,

****I'm really interested in going to Palau and am waiting with baited breath to see what you come up with, Kamala!!
Y'all are simply wonderful.........
Thanks,
Cynthia

Soooooo...Cynthia....I am assured you have gotten all the info for Palau...So are you...Walking the Walk or Talking the Talk??? ....Will I see you or anyone else in Palau ?????

[WreckWench]

I have worked out diving accommodations for our group and it looks like we can make that work great! Now I am working on the hotel accommodations for a group of no more than 16 at max and at least 8. We need to decide the number of days for the trip...7, 10, or 14. Scott goes for 14 but many people can't go that long.

I will do a poll to see how long people would be interested in going for once I can ball park some pricing for each option.

[Travelnsj]

I have worked out diving accommodations for our group and it looks like we can make that work great! Now I am working on the hotel accommodations for a group of no more than 16 at max and at least 8. We need to decide the number of days for the trip...7, 10, or 14. Scott goes for 14 but many people can't go that long.

I will do a poll to see how long people would be interested in going for once I can ball park some pricing for each option.

When you say 7 days? Do you mean 7 dive days? Remember it takes a day plus to get there. I would not plan less than 7 dive days for that distance. Plus on the no dive day plan an optional tour to Peleliu

Edited by Travelnsj, 15 September 2006 - 04:46 PM.

[waterphoto]

Y'all are too sweet!!
Leete, my friend/adopted Daddy is just a joy and simply a living history book!
He usually tells me only 1/2 of the story, then I do some homework, and ask the rest. He'll come clean with details, but I have to know the right questions to ask; those men were really something...
However......zigging another direction,

****I'm really interested in going to Palau and am waiting with baited breath to see what you come up with, Kamala!!
Y'all are simply wonderful.........
Thanks,
Cynthia

Soooooo...Cynthia....I am assured you have gotten all the info for Palau...So are you...Walking the Walk or Talking the Talk??? ....Will I see you or anyone else in Palau ?????

Hey Kamala, I'm very up for this trip. Longer is always better when you are traveling that far. Keep me posted. I'm lookin at placing an offer an a new home and that could impact things, but Palau is on my list so would love to join the group.

[Travelnsj]

So sitting in Tokyo...headed back home...anything new on Palau?...or I'm I going it alone again?? ...I bet you guys are all sleeping......

Edited by Travelnsj, 30 September 2006 - 03:20 AM.

[WreckWench]

So sitting in Tokyo...headed back home...anything new on Palau?...or I'm I going it alone again?? ...I bet you guys are all sleeping......

Hotel and diving has been worked out. Now working on the air contacts to see if it is reasonable for the majority of us who have to PAY to fly!

Should know something next week!!!

[Travelnsj]

So sitting in Tokyo...headed back home...anything new on Palau?...or I'm I going it alone again?? ...I bet you guys are all sleeping......

Hotel and diving has been worked out. Now working on the air contacts to see if it is reasonable for the majority of us who have to PAY to fly!

Should know something next week!!!

I'm impressed....keep up the good work