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Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam, other than he had been shot by a sniper. Its the simple telling by the wife of a vietnam vet who went with her husband to a book signing so he could meet ann margret. Noonie fortin is maggies biographer and author or the book, memories of maggie. Annmargrets spontaneous tribute to vietnam vets at a book signing truth. In 1961, she filmed a screen test at 20th century fox and was signed to a. Annmargret olsson born april 28, 1941, known mononymously as annmargret, is a. Annmargret entertained american servicemen in vietnam as part of bob hopes traveling troupe in the 1960s, and she participated in a number of signings at book stores when her autobiography.
My christmas in soc trang, rvn, 1968 vietnam war website. A few years ago, ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Bob hopes vietnam tours south bay history bob hope. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in viet nam sicother than he had been shot by a sniper. I worked for captain carmody as a third class yeoman in his office. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived. Feb 24, 2008 however, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margaret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers.
He arrived at the bookstore at 12 oclock for the 7. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo taken at a uso show of ann margret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in viet nam other than he had been shot by a sniper. When i got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot and disappeared behind a parking garage. He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. A few years ago, annmargaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Annmargret on a bob hope uso tour of vietnam in 1968 vietnam history. Apr 29, 2015 annmargret entertained american servicemen in vietnam as part of bob hopes traveling troupe in the 1960s, and she participated in a number of signings at book stores when her autobiography. For many americans who came of age during the vietnam era, ann margrets support of american troops is as wellknown as her storied. That story made me recall your visit to the uss kitty hawk while i was aboard in 1966.
Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo, so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 oclock for the 7. Just recently ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Ann margaret inspirational stories variety reading. When i got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 noon for a 7. Ann margaret signing vietnam veteran photo at book signing. He served two tours during the war in both the 336th assault helicopter company ahc, 768 thru 769, soc trang army airfield, rvn, and 18th corps aviation company cac, 1271 thru 1272, can tho army airfield, rvn. May 25, 2016 27 dec 1968, long binh, south vietnam.
A story is told about a vietnam veteran named richard that never talked much about his time there other than he had been shot by a sniper. Similarly, ann margret during a book signing was approached by a veteran who asked her to sign a photo he took of her performing in vietnam. A warm story about a vietnam vet who wanted actress annmargret to sign a snapshot he had taken of her when she once performed for troops in vietnam. Margaret was having a book signing at a local bookstore and richard wanted to see if he would get her to sign the treasured photograph so he arrived at the store at noon for the.
Oct 27, 2014 bob hope and ann margaret uso shows vietnam. Vietnam, 19681969 richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam other than he had been shot by a sniper. Actress and singer annmargret is one of the most famous sex symbols and actresses of the 1960s and beyond. Annmargaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon richards turn. Saved from blogs bob hopes vietnam tours south bay. Passed away peacefully at tauranga hospital on 4th april 2021. Annmargret annmargret signed this color book photograph of her covered with a pink fur coat and not much else for a fan. He and his wife went to a bookstore where annmargret was autographing books, but an announcement was made that she would be signing books only, not other memorabilia. Most vietnam veterans love annmargaret and despise jane fonda. A warm story about a vietnam vet who wanted actress ann margret to sign a snapshot he had taken of her when she once performed for troops in. Actress annmargret autographed a photo at a book signing and publicly thanked a soldier for serving his country. However before ann margaret showed up, bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.
Ann margret ann margret signed this color book photograph of her covered with a pink fur coat and not much else for a fan. Annmargret and her band perform in vietnam stripes. Why its nice that annmargret won an emmy last night tammy. Annmargret went to vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. A few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local. I went to vietnam for the guys and ladies, she said from her living room in beverly hills, california. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam other than he had been shot by a sniper. A few years ago, annmargret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Ann margret is one of my absolute favorite actresses and this book only made me love her more. Army retired, forwarded this recollection of a christmas day in vietnam, 1968.
Annmargret, the actress, hollywood icon and uso tour veteran was presented with the firstever bob hope legacy award, for her many contributions to the uso. Army and retires with over 22 years of military service to our great country. Although the book s publishing representative for the signing event would not allow her to sign anything other than her book, the veterans wife recalls. Ann margret will always be my favorite entertainer from. Nov 05, 2019 in her book, ann margret wrote that she regarded the trip as a moral responsibility, something i owed to the soldiers and to america. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam. Ann margret will always be my favorite entertainer from bob. Actress ann margret autographed a photo at a book signing and publicly thanked a soldier for serving his country. Ann margarets love for the vietnam veteran blogger. As few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Ann margret and one of my gentlemen fyiforyourinformation. However, he had a rather grainy, 8x10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margaret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
Ann margret, the actress, hollywood icon and uso tour veteran was presented with the firstever bob hope legacy award, for her many. She tells us why we should remember the era and those who served. Mar 17, 2015 annmargrets spontaneous tribute to vietnam vets at a book signing truth. Noonie met with martha raye many times in order to write and finish this book, eventually becoming friends with martha. Annmargrets tribute to vietnam vets inspirational stories. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at. She leads a fascinating life and, trust me, you will hang on every single word. Annmargret, i just read a nice email that is circulating and telling a story of your kindness to a vietnam veteran during a book signing. The vietnam war was the struggle between forces attempting to create a. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a uso show of ann margaret with bob hope in the background that was one of his treasures. Videos uso honoree annmargret looks back at her visits with.
Her personality and charisma are as obvious in her words as they are in her acting. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the photo. Richard wanted to see he could get her to sign the treasured photo. Ann margret south vietnam 1966 bob hope sixties vintage miniskirts show. Lola falana performs for the troops in vietnam on bob hopes final foreign uso tour. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured.
Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 oclock for the 7. At a book signing, actress ann margret autographed a tattered photo presented to her by an exg. A few years ago, ann margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Annmargret, the actress, hollywood icon and uso tour veteran was presented with the firstever bob. May 30, 2020 a few years ago, ann margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Richard, my husband, never really talked a lot about his time in vietnam, other. Uso show of ann margret with bob hope vietnam my ptsd forum. Why its nice that annmargret won an emmy last night.
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