“Make new friends but keep the old; one is silver, the other gold.” I sang this song thousands of times as a young Brownie and Girl Scout in the 1950’s. My experiences with thedaysforward epitomizes that old jingle. It has been a way to meet for the first time some of Bill’s cadet friends, but also to renew friendships of over 50 years. A couple of years ago, a comment came on one of my Korea stories from a soldier who had been a medic attached to A Battery 1-15 Field Artillery in 1972-73 when they were serving near the DMZ every six weeks or so. Years later, the medic earned his PhD and was a college professor. When he retired, he decided to write the story of his year in Korea. Because of thedaysforward, he got in touch with me and asked my help in his effort to write the story. I was even able to put him in touch with another classmate that had also served at Camp Stanley who was able to clear up a question the medic/PhD couldn’t find an answer to. Stay tuned for On the Edge Along Freedom’s Frontier: The Untold Story of an American Army’s Ordeal in the 1970’s Cold War Korea.What a delight to make a new friend and participate a bit in his project!
Hi Suzanne, I just came upon your post about my writing project…thanks for your support; I’m into it deeply, and 3/4 through; then comes the tedious self-editing task. The finished product will be unique in covering everyone involved, from the Commander-in-Chief to the GI on guard, and everyone in-between…including yourself at Camp Stanley!
Suzanne, Congratulations on 10 years for so faithfully serving the BEST OF THE LINE. You have not only brought back memories of past friendships, adventures and assignments but also, as in our case, created new friendships through bonds that can’t be broken.
To all the U.S. Army officers who participate in Suzanne’s worthy website: If you served in the ROK during the 1970s, it is part of your history which I am recording in my book; the mission of 2nd Infantry Division, as well as ROK political and military history during this period, has not been the focus of any serious study–I hope to fill that gap.
Thanks Suzanne and Chris for your vision and perseverance. It has drawn us closer and as you know has helped first class members as they are choosing their branch. Other connections are “langniapp”
I can’t believe it has been 10 years! As a childhood friend of yours though it seems like yesterday! Can’t wait to read more about the times in Korea which is near and dear to my heart!
All of you are doing a great job!