Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association

Submitted by
Name: George Alan Reischling
From: Rutledge
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Welcome home brave Canadian Brothers! You are part of a proud legacy. I served with the 25th Infantry Division out of Tay Ninh in 69-70. Wrote my memoirs and they are free to read on Amazon Prime.couorageonthemountain.com. We did our job well and won our war in Vietnam and if Washington lost their war then it's their own damn fault! Glad that you made it home and May God Bless!

Added: April 6, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Sally and Leonard Ellsworth
From: Bruce crossing Mi Upper Peninsula
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello Canadian neighbors and friends. A few years ago my husband had the honor with helping the Canadian Moving Wall crew when their Trailor broke down. My husband was able to repair it. Neighbors helping neighbors. Most Americans are very displeased with what’s happening with our “president “ and his outlandish ideas. God bless all Canadian and American soldiers and Veterans.
Respectfully your neighbor across Great Lake Superior.

Admin reply: While travelling thru Michigan on a long weekend our trailer blew a wheel bearing. We were many miles from any town or service center. We pulled into the nearest yard and met Leonard. He repaired our trailer by taking parts off his own trailer and in a short time we were on our way again. Leonard refused any compensation for his work and was truly our guardian angel that day.
Politicians can never destroy the bonds of friendship between our two countries

Added: February 19, 2025

Submitted by
Name: Paul Dufault

Comments:
On this Christmas Day 2024, I reminisce on my faithful companion, "Honey Dew", whom I had to leave behind in Vietnam in 1971. Rainbow Bridge reunion is getting closer, Honey Dew. Never forgotten, I love you.

Added: December 25, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Jim Stenhouse
From: spokane wa
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
In the US Army 1965-1968. Served 'in country' 1966-1967....Cam Ranh Bay, Nha Trang and majority of time at Phan Thiet, LZ Betty, in direct support of the 2/7 1'st Air Cav.......458'th Trans Co LARC V...........
I am from Winnipeg.....most growing years spent in Kelowna, BC.

Admin reply: Thanks for your post Jim and condolences on your brother who passed from wounds

Added: July 17, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Tom Rainsberry/"Ruff"RYDR
From: Suburb of Brocket, ND
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I realize it has been a while since of had any contact with the CVVA/VVA. I have missed so much, and want to congratulate the Webmaster for keeping it going. It is truly an asset.

Semper Fi

Added: February 11, 2024

Submitted by
Name: Brian J Duplantis
From: Slidell,LA
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Thanks to all the Canadians who served and sacrificed all during the Vietnam War. As a veteran i wish to thank all of you who served. I only hope one day the Canadian government realizes the sacrifice you have made and gives you'll the recognition and honor you deserve.

Admin reply: Thanks for your support and comments Brian

Added: February 8, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Tom Rainsberry
From: Suburb of Brocket, ND
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Great work, as always, we appreciate all your work on this website. Happy New Year of all our Brothers & Sisters.

Rainman/"RUFF" RYDR

Added: December 28, 2021

Submitted by
Name: James Visutskie
From: Wilno Ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am interested in getting in touch with a colleague with whom I worked . His name was Michael Champion. Michael was a Sargent assigned with to the international Control Commission (ICC) in Saigon Vietnam in 1964/65 .
He was later assigned to the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. this was during 1978/79.
Michael was a very good friend. We lost touch wit( each other after Washington, after I was reassigned to Wellington New Zealand. .
I would be very grateful if I could be provided with his coordinance.
.

Admin reply: We will make some inquiries and see if we can locate him.
Thanks for your post

Added: December 14, 2020

Submitted by
Name: Daniel Cunningham
From: Hamilton, Ontario
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am researching and reaching out to other Canadians who served in the U.S. armed forces in Vietnam for a book I am writing about the experiences of veterans after the war.
I would like to contact some of the people I see listed in the guest book.

Added: August 17, 2020

Submitted by
Name: DAVID JOHN BODALY
From: ne: LONDON ONTARIO - GLENEDEN BEACH OREGON
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Our family moved to the Indianapolis area in 1961, then on to Portland Oregon in 1965. I joined the sea cadets while in high school and made my mind up to be a sailor. ( I was even selected to spend three weeks at the Quadra Canadian Sea Cadet Base on Vancouver Island. After much hazing I finished pretty well in the training cycle.)
That decision ended in a twenty-one year career as an enlisted man and line officer. My ship ( USS Blue Ridge, LCC-19), made two deployments in 1972 and 1973. We were active in supporting the ground forces and came under fire from a shore battery in July '72. We also participated in the mine clearance of Hanoi Harbor.

Admin reply: Thanks for sharing your experience Dave, it's great to hear stories of Canadians who served in the US military

Added: May 13, 2020