"Oranges" Ain't Always Good For Ya

Posted Sunday, April 17, 2011, at 9:31 AM
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  • I look forward to Part II of the story. And thanks for the reminder to veterans that they should utilize the VA and a reminder that if they have an Agent Orange related condition that they should go through the process of applying for disability benefits. It can be a difficult process but there are volunteers at the various Veterans Service Organizations (VVA, VFW, American Legion, DAV etc) that help vets get what they deserve from the VA.

    I would love to see the photograph you mention of the spraying in Khe San and if possible post it to our website on Agent Orange http://www.agentorangerecord.com. Today I was up in A Luoi Valley just south of Khe San where you can still see defoliated hill tops. It is the same up near Khe San. Photos of the spraying are important historically so i hope you can post it on line.

    I am happy to hear that you have been in remission and hope that remains the case. Unfortunately so many other veterans have not been so lucky. And it is not surprising that the Vietnamese also have many health conditions attributed to exposure to the dioxin in Agent Orange.

    Thanks for sharing your story.

    Susan Hammond

    War Legacies Project

    -- Posted by warlegacies on Mon, Apr 18, 2011, at 7:18 AM
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    Mike, I'd be happy to come and do the scanning for ya. It sounds like you have something there that should be preserved. I'd have to bring the photo home, but I could scan it, and put it on a CD for you (could make you a couple of them) and email it to you, so you could forward it to wherever it needs to be.

    Or, if you don't feel comfortable with me taking it, I could just come take a photo of it, with my camera, and see how that works out. It's the photo you have is clear, I can get a good one like that!

    While there, I could show you how to post pics on your blogs, if ya like

    Jessie

    Jessie

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Mon, Apr 18, 2011, at 10:14 AM
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    Well, tonight is not possible, (I have lessons) but I can't think why tomorrow evening wouldn't work. How would that be for you?

    I'll bring MY laptop and camera, and show you some real easy stuff. My scanner is too big to bring, but rest assured, if I need to go scan, I will return anything, safe and sound!

    I"m looking forward to it!

    Jessie

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Mon, Apr 18, 2011, at 1:11 PM
  • Your both welcomed to come over to my house. I got scanner, laptop, desk top and camera. I just need to set up a day and time so I can clean up my work room...and my house lol !

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Mon, Apr 18, 2011, at 3:07 PM
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    Zook, wanna email me at miller.jessielou@gmail.com?

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Apr 19, 2011, at 8:09 AM
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    Great meeting ya Mike!

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Tue, Apr 19, 2011, at 9:11 PM
  • It's going to be great seeing pictures with your stories:)

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 8:53 AM
  • Download Live Writer if you don't have it on your computer.

    Here it is and it should be free

    http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Live-Writer/3000-10247_4-10572482.html

    That's what I use to write my story's and to add pictures

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 11:50 AM
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    We tried that Marilyn. His computer won't take it right now. Another effort will be needed, after a bit of research is done.

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 12:39 PM
  • Awww To bad, that's a good program. I downloaded it on my desk top and my new laptop (with flowers on the top) lol ! came with the program

    -- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 12:43 PM
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    yes, mine came with too. I was pretty disappointed when it wouldn't work. But we did scan some photos, and I took some photos of some of his stuff, that will be shared here.

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 12:50 PM
  • yes, that Agent Orange is a elusive bugger. My brother-in-law was over there in Nam too. He had one son who died of cancer at the age of 14. He has another son who has Chrohns Disease and his daughter has psoriasis.

    He, himself has Chrohns. And he just recently retired and is investigating the claim process through the VA.

    I am glad that you are doing better now. It is really hard to know that you fought for our country and still have the after-effects. Especially when they procrastinated so long to acknowledge it.

    -- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Apr 20, 2011, at 1:17 PM
  • YOU KNOW WHAT I SAY......REINSTATUTE THE DRAFT.......NO DEFERMENTS......AND LET THERE KIDS HAVE TO SERVE ALSO.THEN MAYBE THEY WONT BE SO EAGER TO SEND ANY OF THEM.......SORE SUBJECT WITH ME.........LIKE THE E-7 RECRUITER SAID " ECONOMIC CONSCRIPTION" AND THAT IS NOT THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.......HOME OF THE BRAVE ON THE BACKS OF THE SERFES.......HOW WRONG CAN YOU GET?????????

    -- Posted by lamont on Thu, Apr 21, 2011, at 1:58 AM
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