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I liked this site. I am third generation Irish. Famine people. I have numerous published books, one of which may interest your readers. It is "Irish Soldiers in European Wars, 1585-1815." Contact me at brasshat@surfglobal.net for further details.
George B. Clark <brasshat@surfglobal.net>
Pike, NH USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 17:53:11 (GMT)
My wife's much decorated WW2 uncle always praised his Irish/Irish American Band of brothers during WW2. Always said you were OK with an Irishman when thrust in combat battlefield conditions. He also said 'off duty' he'd get you into a ginmill war when you were least expecting it!...lol To my father, uncles and cousins who served in WW2, Korea and both Iraqs. 1st/2nd Generations from Dungloe Donegal and Hollymount, Mayo.
James Bernard Campbell <campcomm@ptd.net>
Lehigh Co., PA USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 19:46:56 (GMT)
Thankyou for this site. It has given me the courage to realize my father's story must be told; I must persevere through my pain to write the story of a great American patriot, Michael Murphy of Clonmel;County Cork, Ireland.
Kevin W. Murphy <kevinmurphysa@sbcglobal.net>
San Antonio, Tx. USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 15:05:25 (EDT)
My uncle served in Vietnam in 1968 with the Air Force. We come from a tough Irish family (I guess God and St. Patrick were watching over him because he came back.) I'd like to say thanks to all who have served our country. Remember lads,American first,Irish forever!
Ryan Morton <irishpoet@sbcglobal.net>
Springfield, MO USA - Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 04:06:03 (EST)
March 18th 1967 I lost a buddy and friend Michael Francis Smith (Co Cavan Ireland)KIA Tay Ninh, South Vietnam. He is always remembered in my Prayers. Thanks to Brian all for keeping The Irish on the Wall site going.
Patrick Walsh <walsh@ev1.net>
Friendswood, TX USA - Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 20:20:06 (EST)
I was born of American Irish and Scots-Irish? parents and served active and reseves in the US military for 16 years, 7 months, and 15 days. I did not serve in country but remember forever those who did. As said earlier on this memorial, American first, Irish forever.
Patrick Thomas James Berrie <papi539@yahoo.com>
Stanton, CA USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 17:31:05 (EST)
Those of us who came back will never forget those who can not. I was born in the USA. American first, Irish always.
Neil Murphy
Overland Park, KS USA - Friday, March 05, 2004 at 10:01:18 (EST)
When I first came to the United States in 1996, from Dublin, one of the first things I wanted to do was visit The Wall. It is an amazing place, I do not have the personal experience of war, but I do have the "cop-on" to realize I wouldn't be here today, doing the things I do if it wasn't in part for the people who are listed on The Wall. My wife is a LT in the US Navy, we have a picture called "Reflections" in our home. She FWD'ed this site onto me. Great job in raising awareness about the many Irish men and women who've fought and died for world Freedom. Thank you.
Mark Koopmans <SHMILY2628@yahoo.com>
Rockledge, FL USA - Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 14:25:11 (EST)
the bridge
RODDY Mc
USA - Sunday, February 08, 2004 at 22:29:52 (EST)
sad we must resort to war.hope memories will not fade.
freyne michael
cork, ireland - Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 13:32:02 (EST)
Iwas born in Co Donegal and served in Vietnam in the USMC 1965-66 along with Joseph Anthony Byrnes from Dublin with whom I have lost contact.This site is a wonderful tribute to those who gave their lives in the service of their adopted country I thank you for putting it on line
James T Mc Manus <Dunlewey Lake @aol.com>
Phila, Pa USA - Monday, January 19, 2004 at 23:25:01 (EST)
Absolutley amazing site and each man worthy of his recognition.. Very emotional..
MaryPat Carey <cmarypatc@aol.com>
Woodside, NY USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 18:53:26 (EST)
My father, Les H. Knott served in the 22nd infantry from Aug 1968 to 1969 during the Tet Offensive as First Lietinant and Executive Officer for the US Army in Vietnam. He was awarded a Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal for his valiant fighting over there.

Recently he had reconnected with his brothers that served with him. If any of you are reading this, and had contact with him, I want to thank you for being there for him.

It is with a heavy heart, that I share with you his passing. On December 8th, 2003 he passed away. He leaves behind a plethora of lives who will never be the same without him.

Andrea Knott <andrea.knott.lnxk@statefarm.com>
Newport Beach, CA USA - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 16:06:36 (EST)

I am taking part in a Vietnam War project with my history class. If anyone knew Mr. Maurice O'Callaghan or knows anything about him, please email me at skasmcmul@comcast.net Thank You. -Adam
Adam <skasmcmul@comcast.net>
Woodbridge, NJ USA - Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 22:42:00 (EST)
I have just found this site. What a read. I am in the process of reseaching for a documentory I would like to shoot on Irish who servied in Vitneam. Any sites or info you have would be great. Regards, and thanks.
Mark ryan <mark.ryan@equant.com>
Dublin , Ireland Ireland - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 13:00:45 (EST)
It's very difficult to put into words how I feel. I visited the wall many tears ago. My outlet has been my website (CMAC) and my book, Cmac, A Vietnam Era Trilogy. Visits to sites like this help as well. All the best,
Jim Finnegan <Finnegan@SaigonWarrior.com>
England - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 09:49:49 (EST)
My name should be on the wall, too. C Co., 1/20, 11Bde (Americal), 1971. Thank you for your site. God save the Irish!
Paul Gruendler <p_gruendler@yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 21:18:18 (EST)
thank you for your courage and your humanity you may have been forgotten! but I assure you not now; sleep tight sweet princess sung asleep by the ebb and flow of the MERSEY
neil rezler-kennedy <rezlerken@ntlworld.com>
wirral, uk - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 13:07:13 (EST)
go mbeidh sibh are fad inar gcuimhne go deo.
Niall Ó Domhnaill
Japan - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 02:43:11 (EST)
great site
larry maloney <9thinfnam68@warpnet.net>
central, il USA - Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 23:32:43 (EST)
FORMER KOREAN WAR VETERAN. USMC/B-1-1-1.
HARRY D. BRUNKE <GRUMPY55@COX.NET>
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 01:43:26 (EST)
Great site - I also wanted to add that as the parade director for the Minneapolis St Patrick's Day Parade, I always have the Vietnam Veterans Color Guard lead the parade, just ahead of the Pipe & Drum Corp. Our St Pat's volunteer organization sponsored the names of four American Irishman from Minnesota on the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Mike MacDonald <macdon31us@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 16:57:42 (EDT)
I served with the Black Lions C-2/28, 1st Inf Div in 'Nam '68-'69. Have been to Wall in DC twice and always wondered about the Irish among the 19 friends I had to find.
Mike MacDonald <macdon31us@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 16:50:12 (EDT)
in my prayers.... ric 67/68
richard chavez <dandyric@yahoo.com>
fresno, ca USA - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 00:16:02 (EDT)
When we entered Vietnam, we became suddenly aware that we were entering into the heart of darkness and the edge of civilization; but we entered.. Our Country was beckoning...Illusion and reality blended into the landscape, and time, as we knew it, stopped! We now became...Brothers in Arms.
Mike <mmorrow31@insightbb.com>
Pendleton, in USA - Monday, October 13, 2003 at 13:43:03 (EDT)
Of Irish decent, been there done that, was lucky , may they rest in peace
John Black
North Bay, Ont Canada - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 00:42:51 (EDT)
This website rocked! It was a very good sit
Joey Speck
Coldwater, Oh USA - Friday, October 03, 2003 at 13:47:18 (EDT)
i served in the 1/46inf. ft. hood texas,i was discharged on oct.28 1965, all personel other than those getting out prior to nov.1st. got their orders for vietnam in june that year and were asigned to 1st airmobile div.i think 7th. cav.so reading some of the attached sites brings tears to my eyes of all the friends who were lost over there, god bless them all---- forever remembered
valentine mc glynn <vmcglynn@aol.com>
ardsley, ny USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 07:25:54 (EDT)
My grandparents came to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Rooska, Co. Limerick. My grandfather was born in Newcastle West. Would like to hear from any of the Lane's that are still in that area.
John W Lane <vmjwlane@earthlink.net>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, August 11, 2003 at 17:26:17 (EDT)
I am enquiring if my uncle, James Kavanagh from Dublin might be on the list. He was from Dublin, went to U.S. (New York) in the late 1950s and disappeared. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany when Elvis was there - that's probably late 50s. We think he might have been killed in Vietnam, but no one ever sent back his dog tags to Ireland.
Mary Dando <mary@dando.us>
Memphis, TN USA - Sunday, August 03, 2003 at 03:26:37 (EDT)
Good site. You should put it up on a database. It will be a lot easier to sort info that way. Good site anyway
Ted <ted003@yahoo.com>
New York, NY USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 at 05:19:25 (EDT)
One of the names on the wall is from my father's village in County Mayo, in the west of Ireland.Your site has had an emotional reactional.All I can think of is the Loss...
Walter D.Peyton <www.walpeyton@aol.com>
S.I., NY USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 21:41:43 (EDT)
LEGENDS!! Thats all i can say. Some Vietnam veterans believe that they haven't been honoured, well just look at this site. Thirty years on and i, a young man have a huge un-dying respect for them and all i can say about the Irish soldiers who served and died in Vietnam is, Typical, true Irish men fighting for an Honourable cause. I know they are in a better place.
Shane <rugger16@hotmail.com>
Dublin, EIRE - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 19:32:32 (EDT)
Excellent site and memorial to fallen comrades
Major Sean Pollock <shq74@hotmail.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 00:58:12 (EDT)
One of the names you have, Michael Terence Mulvaney, was my half brother. He was born in California. He came to live with our father and mother (his step mother) in the Philippines where our father what immigrated to after World War II. He enlisted in the military while living in the Philippines.
Dorothy Mulvaney Lugtu <dotlugtu@hotmail.com>
Maple Grove, MN USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 19:47:59 (EDT)
I love this site almost as much as I love the Lord!
ajreinach@earthlink.net <ajreinach@earthlink.net>
CA USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 18:31:02 (EDT)
Great, To Be Sure, To Be Sure, I served in the Royal Australia Corps of Military Police Up the Republic.
Brian Francis KINNANE <brianne@iprimus.com.au>
Perth WA, wa australia - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 05:25:02 (EDT)
For those class mates,high school class of 1965 and college class of 1969,lost but not forgotten,they gave their today for our tomorrow!
Barry <bearrach47@yahoo.com>
stratham, nh USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 22:08:26 (EDT)
A wonderful Tribute, and a prayer goes out for each and every one of them, and all. God Bless
Bill Mulcahy <MulcahyBill22@aol.com>
Joliet, Il. USA - Monday, May 19, 2003 at 00:21:54 (EDT)
i would like to find out on behalf of my dad how anthony paul o'reilly died in the war as none of our family were ever able to find out. if you have any information i would like you to email me at loreilly@mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk. thanx!!!
Laura O'Reilly <loreilly@mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk>
london, uk - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 07:41:27 (EDT)
Just came across this site. In case someone might be interested, my brother, the late Captain Laurence Lavin, served in the Army Chaplain Corps in Vietnam from January 1969 until January 1970. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Laurence was born in County Roscommon, Ireland
Patrick Lavin <plavin2000@cs.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Monday, April 28, 2003 at 00:11:24 (EDT)
i'm so proud to be the niece of such brave irishmen who have fought for our country.
ruth moscato <ruthmoscato@yahoo.com>
mingo jct., ohio USA - Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 16:54:41 (EDT)
Just watched the video documentary 'Green fields of Vietnam'. Very informative and interesting documentary on the lives of Irish men serving in the US armed forces during the conflict. God Bless those that lost their lives in the fight against Communism. Proud to be an Irishman, Just as proud serving in the US Airforce
SSgt Aidan Morgan USAF <morgsy12@hotmail.com>
Dundalk, Ireland - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 06:05:43 (EDT)
It is very important for me to try and convey what I feel while running down through the Irish names who served in Vietnam. Though anonymous they are, more importantly we share a special bond as Irish people, regardless of the generation.This does not mean that I agree with the former U.S government's decision to enter into this grave conflict for which 58,000 U.S soldiers perished-and how many Vietnamese? Indeed America's motives, I believe were at best questionable.

In one book I read on this subject a Vietnam Veteran spoke of his Utter dismay in learning that containing communism amounted to 5% of U.S goals. Generating capital for American corporations was worth 41%.Knowing these things will not however help our mourning for the lost. "What is done cannot be undone" The pride I feel for my compatriots is rivalled by a deep sadness. This is compelled when i read the date and location of Irish Soldier's and nurse's deaths. This makes it all the more final and definite even if it was over thirty years ago.

I want to go to Quang Nam, Binh Long, Tay Ninh, all these unreal places and stand on the very same soil and experience however small or inferior something akin to my Irish brothers and sisters.

I want to commend the people responsible for creating this truly inspirational and comforting site, a wholly worthwhile exercise. It is only a shame that more and more Irish people are not aware of the sacrifices of others. Finally, some poignant thoughts courtesy of the poet William Marr Vietnam War Memorial

A block of marble
and twenty six letters of the alphabet
enable history to accommodate
so many young names

Wandering alone
an old woman has at last found her only child
amid the mass grave
and with her eyes tightly shut
she is now feeling for the mortal wound
with her trembling fingers
on his ice-cold forehead
Barry Moylan <barrymoylan@eircom.net>
. - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 15:18:56 (EDT)

The Rose of Saigon

When Danny left home in West Kerry
His Dad shook his fist at the train
His mother stood still on the platform
Wondering when they’d see Danny again

Preparing to turn from the old place
The moment would haunt him for years
With each last embrace as he looked face to face
He couldn’t see clearly for bitter soft tears

And the Lakes of Killarney were fading
With the scent of his homeland still strong
As the band by the lee played “The Rose of Tralee”
And he stepped on the boat and was gone.

The rising pale moon was one full of tunes
In the bars of the Bronx full of song
And his letters of hope and good fortune
Brought his young brother Patrick along

He signed all the immigrant papers
Pledged allegiance to old Uncle Sam
But young Pat didn’t know in a few months or so
He’d be drafted and stationed in South Vietnam

And the Lakes of Killarney were fading
And his journey was silent and long
As he stared at the sea, hummed the “Rose of Tralee”
All the way to the Rose of Saigon

So Danny enlisted soon after
He couldn’t see Patrick go wrong
There were days of enjoyment and laughter
And nights full of old Kerry songs

Then Patrick was sent to the front line
On a mission destined to fail
Khe Sahn was the spot his damn unit got caught
Cut off and surrounded by the Ho Chi Minh trail

And the Lakes of Killarney were fading
And his dying was painful and long
In his eyes he could see the rose of Tralee
When all he heard was the Rose of Saigon

So Danny returned a civilian
With an extra identity tag
And his link with the world so familiar
Was wrapped in his new country’s flag

Experience shed with a nation
Brought a sense of belonging at last
When one day on that wall made him sad to recall
The faces, the voices, the sounds of the past

And the Lakes of Killarney were fading
Like the memories of laughter and song
When Patrick and he sang the “Rose of Tralee”
All erased by the Rose of Saigon.


Barbara Kopelberg <bkopelberg@uasi-qc.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 13:46:49 (EDT)
Visitors who posted tributes in our guest book have been contacted by a UK-based website, Gates of Remembrance, soliciting tributes to the brave men and women who have perished in Iraq. While this may seem laudable at first glance, please note that we do not support or endorse it, or any such unsolicited appeals you may receive. Further, despite their purported non-commercial aims, we cannot help noticing that they provide credit card facilities for visitors wishing to add a memorial candle to their tributes. We have sent them the following e-mail:

From: cmic@irishonthewall.com
Date: 12 Apr 08:45 (PDT)
To: Paul@LondonEngland.co.uk
Subject: Abuse of "Irish on The Wall" guest book

It has come to my attention that you are "mining" our Irish on The Wall guest book for names and e-mail addresses in an effort to commercially exploit the grief of family members and friends over Coalition Forces casualties in the current conflict in Iraq. I find this completely repulsive, and demand that you immediately cease and desist from contacting any further posters in our Irish on The Wall guest book.

Brian McGinn
The Irish on The Wall
www.irishonthewall.com

Brian McGinn <cmic@irishonthewall.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 13:45:24 (EDT)
Hello. The Boston Irish Film Festival will be screening THE GREEN FIELDS OF VIETNAM as part of the 2003 season at the Harvard Film Archive, Cambridge, Mass on April 26 (Saturday) at 1400...in case anyone living in the area would like to see it...some of the men mentioned are from Boston. As well as being selected for the Festival, the documentary has gone on to win an Irish Film and Television Academy award and has been to many international festivals. Thanks again to all who participated. Anne Roper (producer/director)
anne roper <anne.roper@rte.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 10:09:15 (EDT)
In Honor of all who served, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. 70/71. your not alone anymore. Welcome Home!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill Curran <Curran46@aol.com>
Chagrin Falls, Ohio USA - Saturday, April 05, 2003 at 19:57:21 (EST)
May I put my brother on the Irsh Wall?

Cpl James H. Cooney III
USMC Whiskey Battery
1st Marine Div.
Kiled July 4, 1967 Quang Nam province
Panel 22
line 123

Let me know and I'll submit the info. completely & properly
Thanks,
Terry
Terrence W. Cooney <padrepio47@hotmail.com>
Santa Maria, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2003 at 00:38:44 (EST)
It is nice to pay your respects to people who serve in any war fighting for our freedom.
rose mary o,connor <roconnorr@earthlink.net>
virginia beach, va USA - Monday, March 31, 2003 at 13:46:27 (EST)
I never realised there were Irish men and women who lost their lives fighting for America in the Korean War. I apologise to all those involved for my ignorance. This is a great site, which could help educate many of us who just didn't know. I now understand, more than ever what I saw last summer, when I visited the Korean and Vietnam War memorials in Washington DC.
Niall Mc Guirk <mcguirkniall@yahoo.com>
St. Augustine, Fl USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 21:15:23 (EST)
isnt much one can say after going through this site. as i think they sope for them selfs,it leaves some pain after i see some of my friends on here. god bless and may st.patrick look upon you
carl hannon <carlhannon@yahoo.com>
madison, me USA - Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 13:18:38 (EST)
"Let Them In, St. Peter" in memory all the fallen Irish . . .

Let them in Peter
They are very tired
Give them couches where the angels sleep
Light those fires

Let them wake whole again to brand new dawn
Fired by the sun
Not wartimed bloody guns

May their peace be deep
Rememeber where the broken bodies lye
God knows how young they were, to have to die
God knows how young they were, to have to die

So give them things they like
Let them make some noise
Give dancehall bands, not golden harps
These are boys

And let them love Peter
They have had no time
They should have trees and bird song and hills to climb

The taste of summer in a ripened pear
And girls sweet as meadow wind with blowing hair

And tell them how they are missed
But say not to fear
Its gonna be all right
With us down here

Let them in Peter
Let them in Peter
Let them in Peter


Paul <knockea@eircom.net>
West Cork, Ireland - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 00:00:38 (EST)
Stumbled across here God bless them all, All True Irish men feel as brothers to a fellow Irish man, be they born in Ireland or abroad. Try to get to listen one day to the Rose of Saigon and Let them In Peter, my cousin Danny Doyle sings these two beautiful songs with great passion. Paul
Paul <Knockea@eircom.net>
USA - Thursday, March 06, 2003 at 22:34:28 (EST)
Apologies to our visitors for the torrent of spam that plagues this guest book. Among the repeat offenders is GTA/Gulliver Hotels. Such spam merchants employ a feigned interest in our site's content to place free and unwelcome advertizements for their services or products. No self-respecting veteran or friend would patronize legitimate businesses that dishonor our purpose and waste our resources in this manner. As for the pornographers, perverts and other assorted lowlifes who post messages and stalk our guest book, may they die screaming. Their pollution will be periodically deleted. In the interim, we apprecaite your patience.
Brian McGinn <cmic@irishonthewall.com>
USA - Monday, February 10, 2003 at 07:47:14 (CST)
i would just like to say that anthony paul was my great uncle, he is my dads uncle and i am so proud to see his name on the irish on the wall website. i am only 14 yrs old.xxx
Laura O'Reilly
London, England - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 07:20:24 (CST)
Hey I really like your site. I have found some of the information here helpfull. Thanks :) Joe D.
Joe <j_dirt@hotmail.com>
Memphis, TN US - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 21:16:51 (CST)
I have been a soldier for ten years. I have always been interested in history. Though there has always been a burning desire to learn and experince the life of the irish. then when i found this page my heart has went to the irish full forced, for a culture to be so driven in standing up fro what they beleive in. i want to thank you and i wish someday i can find that i may have a trace of irish blood. if not i am proud to have known a irishman.
Penny McConnell <pooh8672@msn.com>
lexington, ky USA - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 07:09:26 (CST)
I was born in Newry, County Down, N. Ireland 12/2/44. My father was an American GI. He married my mother before he left for France and D-Day. I grew up in Ohio served in the USMC in Vietnam 1966-1967
George Tabor (Gorman) <gjtabor@msn.com>
Miami, FL USA - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 14:20:39 (CST)

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