Gary

I am the webmaster for the Vietnam Military Police Sentry Dog Alumni (VMPSDA). The VMPSDA is comprised of the members of an elite group of proud individuals, who served our country alongside the finest soldiers that have ever walked the earth on four paws. Throughout history these four legged soldiers have diligently committed themselves to protect their fellow team members. Because of their actions they have protected vital strategic areas and have saved the lives of countless servicemen and women. With the finest tradition of the Military Police Corps the sentry dog has upheld the motto: OF THE TROOPS, FOR THE TROOPS.   "TO SERVE AND PROTECT"

Observation of Michael B. Doyle

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Gerald Carlson, 981st 67-68 asked me to post this for him. He got it from John Doyle a co-worker who is a Vietnam Veteran. John got this from his son who is the author.   There are lots of days I feel cynical, today wasn’t one of them.   I stood for 4 hours today … Read more

Passing of Robert A. Polivka

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Robert A. Polivka June 27th, 2018 Robert A. Polivka, Age 73, US Army Vietnam War Veteran, passed away on June 27, 2018. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Stec). Loving dad of Jeffrey (Laura) Polivka and Kathleen (Timothy) Jendrzejak. Dearest grandpa of Kyle Jendrzejak, Kevin Jendrzejak and Sarah Polivka. Cherished son of the late Helen and … Read more

The Passing of Robert (Bob) Dickmeyer, 981st 70-71

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Good Evening all, it is with sadness to alert you all to another loss.  Please keep family and friends in your prayers and thoughts.  I was alerted by Richard Cramer, 981st 70-71 about Bob’s passing.  There are two passages, one the local obituary and a personal note from Richard about Bob. Robert “Bob” Dickmeyer(1948 – … Read more

Obituary for John G. Bokor, 981st 70-71

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I got this from Idaho Press about John G. Bokor, 981st 70-71. John Gaylord Bokor, 71, of Nampa, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at his home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. The below comment is from Dennis Thomas 981st 70-71. SP4 John G. Bokor, 981st ’70-’71, died December 8, 2016 at … Read more

SGT Frederick “Fritz” Picken 981st 71-72

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Frederick “Fritz” Picken 981st 71-72 SOG at Tuy Hoa Frederick “Fritz” Picken(1946 – 2017) Frederick “Fritz” Picken Bath Frederick “Fritz” Picken born December 8, 1946 in Lansing, the son of the late Floyd Picken and Virginia Smith, passed away on March 16, 2017 at the age of 70. Frederick served in the United States Army … Read more

Dan Crowder, 212th 65-66

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DAN RICHARD CROWDER DAN RICHARD CROWDER, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Surviving are his wife, Carol; daughters, Pam (David) Hagelberger, Jill Crowder and Elizabeth (Michael) Metz; son, Rick (Carmen) Crowder; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service is from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018, at Midwest … Read more