In Memoriam
On January 18, 1970, Donald Lawrence Martin was killed in Vietnam. Donny and I became friends, despite my efforts to …
Tag Archives: Vietnam War
Five-star Review for The Valley Walker
My first novel, The Valley Walker, received another five-star review from talented author, D. Wallace Peach, back in November. It …
In Remembrance
I can still see their faces, late at night, all alone with my dreams. I can still hear their laughter. …
Book Review “The Valley Walker”
I just learned that Hien T. Nguyen posted a review of my first novel, The Valley Walker. Mr. Nguyen is …
Village Teacher, Absorbing Historical Fiction
I recently read “Village Teacher” by Nguyễn Trọng Hiền. I was fascinated by this book and decided to share my …
50 Years
On March 22, 1972, I left the U.S. Army. I enlisted in 1968, at 17 years of age. I was …
Book Review: The Valley Walker #HmongPeople #VietnamWar #Magic #Thrillers
Originally posted on Bonnie Reads and Writes:
Teri Altro is a no-nonsense Special Investigator whose whole life revolves around putting drug dealers behind…
Donut Dollies
At Christmas time in 1969 I was in Vietnam, beating the bush with a Mechanized Infantry platoon. Just before Christmas, …
1969 Bob Hope USO Christmas Show
On December 22nd, 1969, Bob Hope’s USO Christmas Show went to the 1st Infantry base camp at Lai Khe, Vietnam. …
New Year’s Wisdom from Richard M. Nixon (don’t laugh)
Catching up on my favorite people, I came across this priceless post by Victoria Dougherty. New Year’s Wisdom from Richard …
T. W. Dittmer 