Brown Water Red Blood: A Sailor's Memories of his Tour of Duty with TF-117 in the Mekong Delta, Republic of Vietnam
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Brown Water Red Blood: A Sailor's Memories of his Tour of Duty with TF-117 in the Mekong Delta, Republic of Vietnam
Brown Water - Red Blood is a story of survivor's guilt. It is the author's way of atoning for coming home in one piece. Many times during my tour of duty, I said, "That could have just as well been me."
It has been 37 years and I still cannot forget. Even more interesting is why I find it difficult to adequately put these thoughts and emotions on paper. I have tried more than once, but the words do not do justice to how I feel. Is it because I am trying to forget or trying not to remember?
Three short stories, approximately 35 pages, tell of the author's experiences as a member of the Brown Water Navy, Mobile Riverine Force, in the Mekong Delta Region of the Republic of Vietnam in 1968. 1. "Will I Finally Find Some Peace?" - Reflects upon the many memories of the author's tour of duty. 2. "Brothers in Blood" - During a firefight with the Viet Cong, the situation becomes worse when a Tango boat takes a B40 rocket hit. 3. "No Two Minute Warning" - The sinking of a support ship by a Viet Cong 'sapper' brings the reality of war even closer. Two minutes can change a life forever, Plus a poem, "Will I Ever Find Some Peace" and background information on the Mobile Riverine Force.
What readers have said about "Brown Water Red Blood": "Well written and insightful" "Fight for Survival" "Four Stars" . "Excellent portrayal of the Vietnam War" "Five Stars!" "Thankful for men like you".
