Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 A few years back I learned of the Museum of the Republic of Vietnam being opened in California. I recalled I had a flag somewhere that I hade brought back in ‘70. I eventually got in contact with the folks in charge, (one is a retired Viet-American US Navy Captain) and they were thrilled that I wanted to donate it. I guess seeing as how things ended, the bulk of the war artifacts are in GI hands seeing as how most Vietnamese got out with only the clothes on their backs. They wanted to fly me out for the ceremony and banquet but I politely declined. Didn’t want a fuss made. A Facebook friend sent me these pics this morning. I had seen pics of the flag raising ceremony and opening of the museum but not the display itself. I guess they got the pics from my FB page. Glad the banner finally found a good home. Maybe I’ll get out there some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Salute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Splendid tribute, display, and account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good job, UB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Well done all around. You, sir, for your generous donation, and the Museum for acknowledging you, not with just a little tag "Generously donated by Capt. Bob de Groff, US Army (ret.)" but a brief summary of your service and photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Click on either image for the link to the Museum's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Well done all around. You, sir, for your generous donation, and the Museum for acknowledging you, not with just a little tag "Generously donated by Capt. Bob de Groff, US Army (ret.)" but a brief summary of your service and photographs. I assumed that would be the case, hence my surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: A few years back I learned of the Museum of the Republic of Vietnam being opened in California. I recalled I had a flag somewhere that I hade brought back in ‘70. I eventually got in contact with the folks in charge, (one is a retired Viet-American US Navy Captain) and they were thrilled that I wanted to donate it. I guess seeing as how things ended, the bulk of the war artifacts are in GI hands seeing as how most Vietnamese got out with only the clothes on their backs. They wanted to fly me out for the ceremony and banquet but I politely declined. Didn’t want a fuss made. A Facebook friend sent me these pics this morning. I had seen pics of the flag raising ceremony and opening of the museum but not the display itself. I guess they got the pics from my FB page. Glad the banner finally found a good home. Maybe I’ll get out there some day. You were such a cute 2nd John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Most Excellent! This is WAY Cool~!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Very well done by all parties involved. Very generous of you, UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Noz said: You were such a cute 2nd John! That’s what all the sailors told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Good job my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 It earned a place of respect. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Well done UB, Thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 You live in florida? Heck I thought you lived in utah. Where are you gettin all those snow pics from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 RG, Reverse that. He lived and worked in Fla., then retired to Utah. UB, Bravo for you. It was nice that they gave some background on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 35 minutes ago, Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 said: RG, Reverse that. He lived and worked in Fla., then retired to Utah. UB, Bravo for you. It was nice that they gave some background on you They got some things wrong. I retired to Colorado. I do not live in Utah, But I can see it from my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Oooppps, my bad UB! CRS strikes again when you least expect it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finagler 6853 Life Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Now that is impressive. Well done UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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