Colorado XLIII

Once again I want to highlight this remarkable site in Fountain, which on several posts on this site I have referred to as Fountain Valley which is what the greeting sign says, but it seems the actual town name is Fountain.

You can see those other posts here, here, and here.

Fountain is a little south and east of Colorado Springs and about an hour and a half from Denver.

 Today, a few more of the heroes honored and forever remembered here.

 

Next time, on the 19th of January, we will return to Maryland. So, as always, join me there at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed.

California

As promised prior to my winter holiday break, today we are back on track and in California. 

Westminster is one of my early stops on this journey and to witness, and share with you, its remarkable growth is a highlight for me.

This small park, named Sid Goldstein Freedom Park is full of monuments and heroes.

When I first visited, in 2011, there was only the single memorial to the two vets: one American and one Vietnamese. You can see that post here.

Now, there are several more, see one of them here,

Westminster has a large Vietnamese population ( the largest in Orange County) and they have not forgotten their history and losses, nor our sacrifices and contributions.

Here they honor some of their heroes of the war.

 

Black April recalls the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It is difficult to believe that in a few short months it will be the 50th Anniversary.

The City of Westminster remembers this day each year. 

See more here: Warning this is not intended for the very young and may be triggering for some others.

https://www.westminster-ca.gov/government/city-channel-wtv/black-april

Next time, on the 14th of January, we will return to Colorado. So, as always, join me there at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed.

Seasons Greertings 2024 IV

So, this will be my final deviation from the usual Vietnam memorials posts for this year (2024) even though it will post in 2025.

Leaving Delaware and heading out west I came upon these from one of my favorite places in the country: New Mexico.

These Chili Ristras are ubiquitous in New Mexico and often quite long. Maybe not as long as these which must measure more than 6 feet.

One sees all kinds of elaborately colored vehicles here.

This structure, just off my friends property, is a mystery.

This photo is actually a Trompe l'oeil or Trick of the Eye. While it appears to be a photo of a girl through several doors or portals, it is actually a painting on a wall through the open door.

New Mexico is renowned by artist for its majestic light.

No explanation necessary for this one.

Next time, on the 9th of January, I will return to the posts of Vietnam memorials. So, check back to see if I find something from California. As always, at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed,

Seasons Greetings 2024 III

For this third installment of this years deviations I decided to "stay" in Delaware.

The Atlantic coast is superb for its vistas and views, these just along the Atlantic Ocean at The Indian River Outlet (pics 1&2)and just a bit further north near Broadkill (pic 3.)

I hope that you enjoy them.

Indian River Inlet Bridge

Sunset at Indian River Inlet

Near Broadkill

Next time, on the 4th of January, check back to see what else I can come up with that may interest you. As always, at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed,

Seasons Greetings 2024 #2

 Seasons Greetings!!

So, I am a few dollars and a couple of days late with this. Just too much going on.

Any one who has driven Route 1 along the Mid-Atlantic states has probably seen Chief Little Owl greeting all who enter Bethany Beach, Delaware. The Chief is one of 50 such totems carved by Peter Wolf Toth: one in each state.

Surprisingly, the chief is not the only totem in Delaware.

My brother lived in the area and he took me to see another. Unfortunately, I do know the town it is in (if you know, please let me know at the address to the left. )

I have searched and searched and can find no info on this one. As always, if you have info please reach me at the email on the left side of the page.

 

Just a quick aside: many of us have heard or been called, the "low man on the totem pole" but, in fact in Native American culture the low man is actually the image of greatest importance and respect! So there!

BTW, Chief Little Owl is located at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 26 in Bethany and the Maryland totem is not far away in the Inlet at Ocean City.

Apologies, again, for my tardiness!

Next time, on the 30th, check back to see what else I can come up with that may interest you. As always, at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed.

Seasons Greetings 2024 #1

This is my first of what will be several, probably 3 or perhaps 4, non-memorial based posts over the holidays.

It does not see right to me to concentrate on the loss of our buddies, known and unknown, at a time that is supposed to be celabratory.

So, in keeping with my past deviations from the norm, as they used to say on Monty Python,

Now for something truly different!

In my travels I frequently run across things that interest me and today, it is old cars. I have always loved these old beauties and couldn't pass up the chance to grab a few shots.

1930 ford

1931 Ford

1930 Chevy

Found all of these in Arizona and they are actually used as advertising for a company there. 

Next time, on the 23rd, check back to see what else I can come up with that may interest you. As always, at 9:00 am. 

To see Vietnam memorials from any state and Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico click on the individual names on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed.

Arizona XL

Arizona, as you know if you follow along, is one of my most visited states because my wife does a lot of business there, so we visit at least yearly if not more often.

The state like most western states is huge which presents obvious problems for me as most of her visits are work is in the southern end of the state.

There are memorials in other parts of the state that are just not within driving distance for me. I have planned trips to these more far reaching areas but events beyond my control have caused those efforts to fail. I will make additional attempts.

Today, I want to return to Eloy, as previously promised, which lies between Tucson and Phoenix just off I-10.

The Eloy Vet Center has an extensive memorial site. You can see previous posts from it here and here.

This lone soldier is highlighted here.

As is my holiday custom, next time on the 18th, and for a couple of posts beyond that I will take a break from featuring memorials and post other pics I hope you will enjoy. This, I think, allows us to stay in touch but more easily enjoy the seasons. It also allows me to reassure myself that I am not a one dimensional photographer. So return, as always at 9:00 am and see what I have found.

To see additional memorials from Arizona, or any other state, please click a state name on the left side of this page. Please note that Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico have been added to the list.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you, like Joan from Wisconsin, Tony from Texas, Mike from Maryland, Ron from Florida, Tim from Virginia and Molly from Florida, Colleen from Pennsylvania, and very soon Elli from Maryland, among others, have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. I even got one from Ireland! These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here. Thanks, once again, to all who have contributed.