I've been up for four hours and staying busy organizing and making sure things are in order for the busy upcoming days. The breakfast provided by the hotel is made to order and is very tasty. The service here at Night Sky Hotel is nothing less than amazing.
I have to figure out how to acquire the TV broadcasts relating to Lt. Kimball and the ceremony whereat I represented his family in receiving his razor. Khanh is working on this. This morning I found another news story, this time in English:
Lt. William Kimball Razor Ceremony
Khanh has translated the article linked in yesterday's blog, but I want to review it with him prior to release. I have added to this post a just-received photo depicting Lt. Kimball's Army medals, compliments of Dan, his nephew. When struck down by enemy fire May 6, Lt. Kimball was leading his platoon against the enemy positions and directing artillery fire. Outnumbered six to one by the entrenched NVA force, his actions were nothing less than heroic. Lt. Terry Smith, the other platoon's leader, was equal in his bravery and leadership. I was there. I know.
Today Thong and I meet with Andy, a news reporter who wants to write a story about our efforts to help Son, Lady The, Duong, Thua. She (that's right) has been anticipating this opportunity for many months.
Khanh has been busy ironing out the details relating to our delivery of pigs and ducks to disadvantaged/disabled people in rural areas outside of Hue. Khanh, as you know, is Chairman of Hearts for Hue and was instrumental in facilitating the meeting with Col. Tha and is critical to our efforts in the Hue area. In reality, without Thong and Khanh, I'm up the creek without a paddle.
OK, now to connect with Thong and get to work. Back later....
Neil
I have to figure out how to acquire the TV broadcasts relating to Lt. Kimball and the ceremony whereat I represented his family in receiving his razor. Khanh is working on this. This morning I found another news story, this time in English:
Lt. William Kimball Razor Ceremony
Khanh has translated the article linked in yesterday's blog, but I want to review it with him prior to release. I have added to this post a just-received photo depicting Lt. Kimball's Army medals, compliments of Dan, his nephew. When struck down by enemy fire May 6, Lt. Kimball was leading his platoon against the enemy positions and directing artillery fire. Outnumbered six to one by the entrenched NVA force, his actions were nothing less than heroic. Lt. Terry Smith, the other platoon's leader, was equal in his bravery and leadership. I was there. I know.
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| Lt. William Kimball's Medals |
Today Thong and I meet with Andy, a news reporter who wants to write a story about our efforts to help Son, Lady The, Duong, Thua. She (that's right) has been anticipating this opportunity for many months.
Khanh has been busy ironing out the details relating to our delivery of pigs and ducks to disadvantaged/disabled people in rural areas outside of Hue. Khanh, as you know, is Chairman of Hearts for Hue and was instrumental in facilitating the meeting with Col. Tha and is critical to our efforts in the Hue area. In reality, without Thong and Khanh, I'm up the creek without a paddle.
OK, now to connect with Thong and get to work. Back later....
Neil
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