Awesome book by Larry Chambers.

hobbit · Post by **hobbit** » September 6th, 2005, 5:06 pm

Oh....there's another book/screenplay that Derek Washburn based on the 101st Abn. Div. Ranger Company in Vietnam. It was called the "The Deer Hunter". Maybe you caught the movie. ; - )

Invictus · Post by **Invictus** » October 17th, 2005, 7:08 pm

the 20 or so Vietnam War 101 Abn. Div. LRRP/Ranger books now in print (or out of print), my favorite is a small cult novel written by Ken Miller, Tiger the LRP Dog. If you can find it, grab it.

I just saw that at Half-Price books this weekend. I recognized his name from the many accounts of L Co Rangers. I'll have to check out that and "Death in the A Shau" as well.

Any thoughts on "Blood on the Risers"?

Parabellum · Post by **Parabellum** » October 18th, 2005, 12:58 pm

Invictus wrote:
Any thoughts on "Blood on the Risers"?

One of the best Nam books I have read.

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » October 18th, 2005, 1:10 pm

Invictus wrote: Any thoughts on "Blood on the Risers"?

During the 50th RR I was prevliged to meet and drink a beer with Dave "Mad Dog" Dolby(MOH). He received the Medal of Honor for actions during his first tour in country. He returned for 6 more tours. I asked him why, after being awarded the MOH, he continued to go back. What he said has stuck with me sense. He replied that if he went back and trained people what he knew then more people would make it back to their familes. What an NCO.

Larry Chambers was there that year and I had several Beers with him. I seem to remember him eating a cigar lit end first. (things where getting rather hazy) Months later Larry chambers sent me a picture of me singing Kareoke on stage at the Hilton accross from the Iron Works.

I really dont remember that one .......and I am sure anyone that was there would rather not remember it either.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » October 18th, 2005, 6:48 pm

During the 50th RR I was prevliged to meet and drink a beer with Dave "Mad Dog" Dolby(MOH)

I was at that RR, the fucker had MOH business cards!

You're lucky I missed that kareoke bit though...

Invictus · Post by **Invictus** » October 18th, 2005, 10:09 pm

During the 50th RR I was prevliged to meet and drink a beer with Dave "Mad Dog" Dolby(MOH). He received the Medal of Honor for actions during his first tour in country. He returned for 6 more tours. I asked him why, after being awarded the MOH, he continued to go back. What he said has stuck with me sense. He replied that if he went back and trained people what he knew then more people would make it back to their familes. What an NCO.

Reminds me of the stories I heard about CSM Frank Miller. I'd love to lift a beer with Dave Dolby.

a picture of me singing Kareoke on stage at the Hilton accross from the Iron Works

I would have paid to see that... Need to have that one scanned First Sarn't, when you're able.

centermass · Post by **centermass** » October 20th, 2005, 4:17 am

rgrpuck wrote: Months later Larry chambers sent me a picture of me singing Kareoke on stage at the Hilton accross from the Iron Works.
I really dont remember that one .......and I am sure anyone that was there would rather not remember it either.

This is why some people get paid to sing............and others get paid NOT TO.

hobbit · Post by **hobbit** » October 20th, 2005, 7:40 pm

Invictus wrote: Any thoughts on "Blood on the Risers"?

I didn't know John Leppelman, his tours were earlier than mine. I haven't read his book either, but from what I've heard, he was another bush animal like Terry 'Fish' Smith, Jungle Jim Rodarte, and many others who served in the 101st Ranger Company. These guys spent month after month, year after year in combat and rarely (if ever) went back to the States on leave between tours. They were a strange bunch in a strange state of mind that I never really understood. "Warriors" I guess you'd have to call them, in the truest sense of the word.

Invictus · Post by **Invictus** » October 20th, 2005, 7:59 pm

I didn't know John Leppelman, his tours were earlier than mine. I haven't read his book either, but from what I've heard, he was another bush animal like Terry 'Fish' Smith, Jungle Jim Rodarte, and many others who served in the 101st Ranger Company. These guys spent month after month, year after year in combat and rarely (if ever) went back to the States on leave between tours. They were a strange bunch in a strange state of mind that I never really understood. "Warriors" I guess you'd have to call them, in the truest sense of the word.

Thanks for the feedback Ranger. I'm picking the book(s) up this weekend.

The Holmchicken · Post by **The Holmchicken** » October 20th, 2005, 9:13 pm

hobbit wrote:
Invictus wrote: Any thoughts on "Blood on the Risers"?
I didn't know John Leppelman, his tours were earlier than mine. I haven't read his book either, but from what I've heard, he was another bush animal like Terry 'Fish' Smith, Jungle Jim Rodarte, and many others who served in the 101st Ranger Company. These guys spent month after month, year after year in combat and rarely (if ever) went back to the States on leave between tours. They were a strange bunch in a strange state of mind that I never really understood. "Warriors" I guess you'd have to call them, in the truest sense of the word.

Coming from a Vietnam Ranger, that speaks volumes. Mucho respect for the ass busing Recon Men of lore.