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Name: Roger
Website: https://thomsonreno.com.sg
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I love that boat, I'm glad it was restored!
Added: November 10, 2017
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Submitted by
Name: Dr Robert Zerby
From: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
I was a Platoon Commander on Hill 55 with the 1st Marine Division in 1971. I was never on a PBR but I really enjoyed this webiste ! Semper Fi, Dr Robert Zerby
Added: July 26, 2016
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Submitted by
Name: Robert Dunks
From: Fort Worth, Texas
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I came to VietNam in September 1969, fresh from NIOTC and Gunners Mate "A" school. I was assigned to RivDiv 515 and to 8107, I think, Vince Bosco, boat captain. After a few patrols, went to GMG1 Bill Geyer. Once I knew this was going to be it, I really became attached to our boat, and I really got into my job of taking care of our weapons. Just before turnover, I was sent to Stabron 20 for my last 6 months. All the time, wishing I could go back to PBR's. It took a while, but I've come to think, those of us who served on them, have special memories that most sailors only dream about. I loved my little green boat. I have one of the models. I also have a model SeaWolf, hand carved, made of wood, in Saigon. When I got it, it was wrapped in a Saigon newspaper, and had a "Made in Saigon", sticker on the bottom.

Admin reply: Thanks for your message! Yes, great and special memories of a lifetime, and your info is very much appreciated. :)
Added: August 28, 2015
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Submitted by
Name: Craig
From: Owings, MD
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
Well done. With appreciation from an old sailor w/River Division 531, Delta Dragons, August 1969.
Added: September 3, 2014
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Submitted by
Name: Larry See
From: Sunny So Cal
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
Great work, Dennis-I know this was a Labor of Love.
Rode the canals '67-'68 on a MKI in RivSec 521
Added: February 28, 2013
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Submitted by
Name: Don
From: Holland/Groesbeek
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
You guys have done a great job!!!!
Its verry good that a boat like that is restored,its a beauty of a boat!!!!
Respect to al vietnam vets!!!!!
Greetings from Holland
Don van loon. :)
Added: January 4, 2013
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Submitted by
Name: David Pizzoferrato
From: Richmond Ohio
Website: http://pbr6927.com/
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
Dennis, Now that I have my boat and website finished, I'd like to formally thank you for keeping me inspired and on track in getting my project completed. Our Navy is growing :)
Added: March 10, 2012
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Submitted by
Name: Capt. P.N. Thompson
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Website: http://www.firelandsmilitaryvehiclegroup.com/
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
Nice job, as a 'retreaded' River Rat and a professional mariner I know good work when I see it. Too bad you had to convert the hull, there is a guy here in Ohio that just restored one and he found the jets and Sabre engines from the US Army bridge boats adapt up very well into the PBR's
We've got a small squadron of ex-military boats here for training Sea Cadets. 3 LCM-8's and ax ex-WWII Box "L" Boat, old minefield maints boat from the coastal artillery, and a LARC-V amphib truck. We're looking to aquire an LCVP to complete our amphibious operations school/historic collection. The training we can provide the cadets can't even be secured in the active Navy anymore
Added: March 7, 2012
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Submitted by
Name: James Kilmartin
From: Bethel, ct
E-mail: Contact
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Hi ... I was also in the Sea Cadets in Stamford from 1960 to 1965. Eventually joined theMarine Corps and served from 67 - 71. Nice job!
Added: February 26, 2011
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Submitted by
Name: Mark J. Herrmann
From: Oregon, Wisconsin
E-mail: Contact
Comments:
After viewing the pictures and reading your story I felt obligated to write and thank you and your talented friends for the dedication and skills you gave of yourselves in this fantastic restoration of the PBR. I was a plank owner of River Section 544 which in turn became River Division 593 serving as the boats gunnersmate on the 755 boat.(May 1968-Oct 1968) I transferred to Riv Div 515 and once again became a plank owner of a new division serving my time on the 8106 boat until May 69. I would love to see your 721 boat up close and in person some day. Thanks again for preserving not only the boat but the memories of a hand full of Proud,Brave,& Reliable sailors. :) :) :)
Added: January 30, 2011
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