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.I wonder if he'd think I was weird if I pulled out a notebook and took notes...
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#16
Posted 31 August 2006 - 08:44 PM
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#17
Posted 31 August 2006 - 08:48 PM
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!
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#18
Posted 31 August 2006 - 09:08 PM
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.
#19
Posted 31 August 2006 - 11:43 PM
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?
#20
Posted 03 September 2006 - 07:51 PM
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.
#21
Posted 05 September 2006 - 06:53 PM
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.
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#22
Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:28 PM
#23
Posted 09 September 2006 - 08:30 PM
http://hqinet001.hqm...tory_Primer.htmYou 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?
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>
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#24
Posted 12 September 2006 - 01:40 PM
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 ?????
#25
Posted 15 September 2006 - 07:32 AM
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.
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#26
Posted 15 September 2006 - 04:20 PM
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.
#27
Posted 17 September 2006 - 10:37 PM
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.
#28
Posted 30 September 2006 - 03:16 AM
Edited by Travelnsj, 30 September 2006 - 03:20 AM.
#29
Posted 30 September 2006 - 09:58 AM
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!!!
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#30
Posted 30 September 2006 - 05:09 PM
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
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