I served with the men of Delta Co 1st Bn 5th Marines in Vietnam. They are the greatest men I have met in my life. I love them and want you all to know they were not only warriors but wonderful human being. I am so honored and proud to know and be associated with them. Semper Fi I thank God every day for my kids, wife, parents, family and all the people in my life. You all helped make me a better person. The Book is dedicated to the Memory of Navy FMF Corpsmen who gave their life doing what Navy Corpsman have always done.. taking care of their Marine. Their sacrifices uphold the highest tradtitions of the Navy Hospital Corps. Especially to my Corpsmen friends IVAN HELLER, LARRY PADBERG, ROBERT AUCOIN, DAVE PORTERFIELD Military career: Hospital Corps School Great Lakes Mar-Jul 67 FMSS Camp Lejeune -Aug 67 Naval Hospital Jacksonville Fl Sept 67- Mar 68 2nd Bn 28th Mar 5th Mar Div Camp Pendleton Apr 68- Oct 69 Delta Co. 1st Bn 5th Mar 1st Mar Div Vietnam Nov 69-Oct 70