Hey Brother, What a great site. Can we exchange links. I'll put you on my link page.....Let me know.............
Fraternally,

Al Sheppard

GREAT SITE JOE!! MET YOU ON 021007 AT THE FLORIDA ROMEO LUNCHEON. I WILL BE SHOWING THIS SITE TO OTHER RETIRED NYPD GUYS.

Very Good Site!!!

Hey Joe. Good seeing you at our small gathering this Sat. 2/10/2007 A.M. at HighJackers Restruant.
I am sometimes amazed at some of the situations and circumstances "we brothers in Arms" find ourselves. And you are no exception and I'm delighted at hearing some of your exploits throughout our careers and to know that soliders like you were in many of the high spots throughout the years of our youths, in Viet Nam, NYC Police Agencies and Sing Sing et.al. How the hell did you come through the tunnels of life even to end up in a NYC cab facing the death of yet another "solider" in this army of men we call life. Thank you Joe - It is an honor to know you. God Bless again and again Tom McDonnell

HEY EVERYBODY
WELL JUS LETTING EVERYBODY KNOW THAT THIS MAN {JOE SANCHEZ} IS A VERY HARD WORKING MAN AND HAS WORK VERY HARD ON THIS BOOK.
I AM VERY HAPPY THAT HE IS SELLING HIS BOOKS AND GETTING THEM OUUT THERE.
THIS MAN IS VERY HARD WORKING AND I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE HIM VERY MUCH.
I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU GRANDPA.
LOVE ALWAYS....ALEX

I was really impressed with your website, your book and all of your accomplishments! i am glad to see you and Lorraine in good health and times.
Rollin & Gladys

what a site...I was blown away by what you have done.It brought back so many memories.Thank You.

Hi Joe,
I saw the pictures and was able to find you. Good luck. Eddie Aviles

Fascinating picture. Bravo & Hdqts 2nd of the 8th, 9Apr'69-27May'70.

Great site, Joe....you and I obviously thought along the same lines. After retiring from my own PD in Georgia, my wife and I moved home to Louisiana. My son made me a website and put a lot of pictures of Vietnam on it. Mike Speights said he shared some of my photos with you. That's fine with me, and I have many more! When you're not too busy, email me down here in the swamp...
Jim

As usual Great pix Joe, bt some bring back undesireable memories of fallen soldiers.
I personally feel that Jane Fon-- should have been the twin towers.---God bless,Bea
Oh! I think your book is superbe every adult should read it.

Nicely done Joe! Congradulations.
Bob Payne NYCPD
Retired

To my Uncle Joe
Known to us as the "Godfather" of the family.
I just want you to know I personally am very proud of you and your accomplishment you are respectfully a inspiration to me,and the rock of our family your book is wonderful not finished yet.This web page is awsome.and looking forward to
BOOK TWO.. I Love You Your Niece Sonia

Joe que pasa, its jose from NY havent checked ur page yet gonna do it now. Next week i will go down to see Judge Torres i just been very busy with my apartment and old house.

Hello Joe, you met me at my command psa4 on 1/7/07-Sunday. We spoke of your book "A TALE OF POLICE OMERTA". You also spoke with one of my LT'S aswell. Joe, my father Mariano Delpilar Sr. served with the 65th Inf. Regiment 3rd Div. Co.B(Feb.1952 to Mar.1953) in Korea. I would like any info. on him if possible, also I have photos of him in Korea I would like to post on your Korea 65th Inf. page. Joe, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. I look forward to reading your books. Edwin

Great site. excellent job. retired USNR BMC SWCC/PJ. Currently Lt. Jersey City Police Department, Operations Patrol

IT WAS VERY EMOTIONAL FOR ME. DURING THE VIETNAM WAR, I WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND DIDN'T FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING ON. THIS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHY EVERYONE WAS SO UPSET WITH THE WHOLE WAR ISSUE. JOE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB PUTTING ALL THE INFO. TOGETHER PICTURES AND ALL.
I ESPECIALLY LIKED YOUR CHOISE OF MUSIC IT BROUGHT ME BACK TO MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. THANK YOU! GREAT JOB!

MY UNCLE JESUS GOMEZ JR. DIED IN VIET NAM HE WAS 18 YEARS OLD. MY UNCLE MIGUEL SERRA ALSO SERVED IN THE VIET NAM AND LIVED TO TELL US ALL THE STORIES BUT JUST PASSED AWAY LAST MONTH. WE MISS YOU UNCLE MIKE.

My brother PFC Leonard S. Pelullo was killed in Viet Nam February, 1967

god bless the police and miltary of the world now and before and nam 10th mantain div

Nice pictures! I retired from NYPD in July 1988.

Joe, Going through your website brought back memories from almost 40 years ago. I almost forgot what we looked like at 19yrs old. Like some of the people that signed in, I myself did a tour in Nam gunner on a chopper, stationed down south. I also did 30 years on the NYPD retired Lt. in 2001. I feel for our men and women fighting for our freedom every day. It was nice to see some of those pictures of how it was, as opposed to the tourist resort it is today. Seeing how we now live in the greatest country in the world we should never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us.

It sure looks like you had lots of fun!!! Thanks for sharing those good moments with us!

OUTRAGEUS

Joe, this is the first time I saw this website of your and it came from the 10-13 website that I'm a member of. Joe I checked out some of the photos and you look good. I'm glad you were able to go forward with your life after the way NYPD treated you. I haven't read your book yet but I well, I am also a Nam Vet. I'm retired now from the Army, a total of 28 years.(active & reserve)Joe, you are a class ACT and I'm glad that we worked the streets together.

I'm a retiree from the 30th Pct. and worked many months/years with Joe Sanchez and I would love to have him contact me after all these years. If you tell me how I can e-mail him. Joe was a good cop and one of the best.Please try to point me in the right diection.

AIT at Fort Polk Tiger Land, everybody went to the
1st CAV except three, all MACV, one to Can Tho, one to Banmethout, and me to Kontum, Security Platoon.
Had good buddy went to CAV. Eddie King from Queens,
Company A 2/12, March '67 to March '68. Anybody know him. Thank you all for all you did, especially while I was there. Joe

I LOVE YOUR PAGE

I did serve the 1ST Cav. in Korea on the DMZ in 1964 and And rec'd the colors back. Went to Laos for two tours. I also went into NYPD on Feb.4,1974 in class 74-1. Laid off, O' buy the way I also work For Intell (CI)We were laid off and went into Corrcction ( HDM ), and back into the NYPD 1980 19Pct.,79 Pct.,61Pct, Hwy Patrol #2 Retired in 9/30/94, and retired CIA 2005.

I love the jobs I have work for and now enjoy retiredment.

God Bless every one who serve.
Ronnie Lozito

Beautifull Site Good Luck

great web sight.

ood site.

I received your card from Liam Foley. Nice speaking to you. Looking foward to reading your book.

Hi Mr.Sanchez for escribirme

ALL THE BEST TO A WONDERFUL MAN .
EVERSINCE A VISIT BY HIM TO NY AWHILE BACK TO BE BY THE SIDE OF HIS AILING SISTER ENABLED US TO MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME , RIGHT THERE I SEEN A PERSON WITH A TRUE HEART AND KNEW I HAD A FRIEND FOR LIFE !

FRATERNALLY YOURS
TIM MOTTO
RETIRED NYPD 028 PCT

NEVER FORGET PATROLMAN PHILLIP CARDILLO !

I am an ex police officer who suffered from what I call the Serpico syndrome. I was recently arrested for speaking out against unlawful police activity. I have written and published a book on these matters called "Into the Dark".
Things are no different here in Northern Ireland than in America.

great site--will always remember Jan.16th 1967.your friend George White fellow WIA.

hi jo

e: I'm your cousin marie's husband and it's christmas and were at jennie and andrews for dinner. we just bought your book and am looking forward to reading it. marie says hi and maybe well get to see you in feb when we go down to florida.

regards:

Larry

Hey Joe, My Uncle, who also servered in vietnam, described events such as yours, it's overwhelming even for someone who was'nt there.

Dear Joe,
As Our family approaches another Christmas without Lenny, I would like to thank you again for keeping his memory alive not just in your heart but on your website. As you know Lenny would have been 61 on Christmas Eve. He celebrated his 21st and last birthday with you.

God Bless You and Your Family this Christmas season. I hope all of you are in good health. My mother is in good health and wishes you and your family only the best.

Hey Joe. Read "Latin Blues". Good reading, enjoyed very much. Can't hardly wait for your next book. And your website - I am impressed! I always enjoy surfing thru it. Keep up the good work.
Best wishes always,
-Tony G.

Hi Joe its been a while, website is great good luck on your book. Read an e-mail by Bill Bielawski, I too was in the 9th. Pct during the terrible 70s with the loss of Foster, Laurie Reddy.Glover and Murphy. Perhaps Bill may remember me. My partner was Bob Tobuck, we worked steady midnights, sector A-B sometimes King of the nine. Happy Holidays to all, keep up the good work.

Looking forward to reading your book.
Marty

this was a great wake up for me relape came right back, i was in the 5th bn 7th cav in the same area, keep up the good work i'am trying to rember everything that i blocked out

Dear Sirs:

I have been victimized by the Dallas Police Department since 1973, when I became a Police
Officer, but did not become "one of the boys,"
especially while working undercover I almost
busted the Chief's daughter for drug dealing.
This of course led me through hell the rest of
of twelve years with the Dallas Police Department
and currently to this date.

If you want more information please send me your
e-mail.

Mr. Frank Serpico, has been a great friend in trying to help me get my book published. But, since I am exposing some top government officials
which includes former President Bill Clinton and the now President George W. Bush, no publishing
company will touch my book.

Sincerely, Yours
Jesus Baca Sr.

Excellent additions Joe

I work with your son, Tim at Lowes. He is a swell guy. I was in the Navy at the beginning of Nam, when they had only advisors. I was in code work. secret clearence. I served 4 years. Nice to visit your site. Real interesting site. Happy holidays!!!!

Great talking to you look forward to joining these bands of brothers

Joe, this goes out to all your readers,Viet Nam Vets, retired Cops and their families, God Bless you all and have the best and happiest holidays of all, LOL, Issy Rios and Family.

Well done Joe. I am really happy for you.

Your Friend

Charles

yo brotherman dynomite site

And a Garry Owen! To all the troopers

Thank you, Colonel Swett. It's an honor having you sign the guest book. You were the 5/7 Cavalry commanding officer traveling with the troopers on board the USS Gaffey and arriving in Vietnam in August of 1966. Until our next 5/7 Reunion...God bless.

Super web site, Joe. Very impressive and interesting. Suggest you send it to Allen Patrick or Karl Haartz so that the 5/7 Cav guys can see it.

GarryOwen,

Great site

Diana, yes, it feels great to be in print. "Latin Blues" tells the story of how two NYPD police officers were shot and killed back in 1975, and how it could have been prevented. This happened during my rookie year in the NYPD. We write other stories around it. Working now on my autobiography, a tell all from the good, the bad and the ugly. As a child, Nam, taxi driver, ambulance driver in Harlem, Port Authority cop, NYPD [the enemy within], and New York State corrections officer. God bless-Joe

Just ordered Latin Blues. Congratulations! Bet it feels good to be in print.

HI JOE!

Joe always a pleasure to visit your site, Your friend Eddie A,2/7 cav............

Joe, First and formost, Hope you enjoyed thanksgiving along with all of your family members, and thanks for showing us your Washington D.C. reunion pictures, good job, wish I had atteneded, maybe next yea, if God gives me good health,. Well buddy, good luck to you in all your endeavers, God Bless and stay well. The Is-Man, out.

RET DET. NYPD

the site looks great ,Id'like to come back to Wash.D.C. and see the
Wall and the war menorials, how ever my wife and I are not in good health to travel any more,had to sale my RV that runied my life,JOEs' book is a real pice of history and well written,

Joe - Happy Thanksgiving ! Nice photos
Danny

Nice re union! So good to see friends you haven't seen for awhile! The Best! Tommy "O" Vietnam 1966-67

As always you have done a great job with the reunion pictures. We had a great time. This well always be fond memories. God Bless

Joe, the web site looks better every time I visit it. Great job!

Very nice website!

great site

Joe,
So nice to meet you in DC on Veterans Day. Really had a great time conversing with you. Hope you enjoyed being on 20 Street. I’m sure you made a lot of new friends. Looking forward to seeing you again next year. Look for me on 20th. I’ll start reading the book as soon as I take care of some personal business.

Keep in touch.

Ralph
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Bronx, N.Y.

Joe, I just returned from DC. It was a great reunion! I was glad to meet with you and some of your close buddies, hopefully we can meet again in 08 in Jacksonville. A short time ago, I turned to your website, and immediately I was carried back in time to 1968 in Vietnam. What a great job you did in designing it. I am anxious to start reading your book. My hat is off to you my friend. Stay in touch.

I had been here before and never signed in

Glad to see you in DC taking care of my man MUTT

Redeye A5/7-68 COUNTYLINE 1-6

Standing up in a gunfight and fighting back against the odds.
Would that we could all choose such a way to go.
A brave man and an inspiration to all.

Hi Joe, Thanks for the EXCELLENT work you are doing for veterans. I recorded "Welcome Home Brother" to help heal Vietnam Vets who were rejected when they returned home.
God bless you, Lloyd

Hi Joe, Thanks for the EXCELLENT work you are doing for veterans. I recorded "Welcome Home Brother" to help heal Vietnam Vets who were rejected when they returned home.
God bless you, Lloyd

Hey Joe Kevin from the barber shop the website looks great. Take care good luck to you

Joe, read your book Latin Blues. I like the way you tell the story. You have a way of making the reader laugh and then back to serious events. Looking forward to reading your next book

Jose:

I just heard about your new book from Jenny the
other day. I know you must be very proud of this
accomplishment. We are alse very pleased you completed it and very anxious to read it.
The websiste is great (nice touch with White Rabbit) took me back that very unsettling time (late 60's).

Anyhow, when you travel up this way, please stop
by we would love to see all of you.

Sincerely,

Andrew & Jenny Falco

Great looking in the past and even better towards the future.

Great site.

Great site Joe keep up the good work.

Hello again my friends, glad to be alive this day, everything going good for us, thanks be to God, and just a word to that person who wrote that he is looking to get PTSD, all I have to say is that I was turned down the first time I applied and when I showed the V.A. my records with all my seventy nine mission I went on in Viet Nam, they had second thoughts along with that fact that I had been seeing doctors withmy health problems for years, I was granted my full dis-ability,(100%), part of the disabilty was 70 % for PTSD. Again to those fighting for their allocation, please continue your fight because no-one but you can make things happen. Well wishes for all Vets. and their families, Lets not forget all those retired cops and those who are still putting their lives on the line, God Bless you all.

I just finished reading your book, Latin Blues, and found it to be worth the time and money. Exteremly insightful reading.

Great site Joe, it's always good to meet another Cav brother. Brother Nick D2/8 68/69.

I served with the following units.1/12 Airborne
Cav,1st Cav Division.1967,B CO. 2/7 cav 1st Cav
division D CO 1968-1969, G CO 75th Rangers Chu LI
1971-1972

Great things on this site, thank you for your help, I need it to get PTSD from the VA. Nick Lian

Joe, I hope the book is a great success. It's a good read. Keep up the great job. Much success. Your friend John.

Lets never forget those who served and are still serving our Land of the Free .De Oppresso Liber.

God Bless to all

hi joe ,,just looking at your website,,,eric,,wanda

Joe, I see that there are a lot of people who recognize your good work with this site, I just want to pass on a greeting to you and to let you know that I am very grateful for all my good fortune, got married this year, moved to my new home in Florida and just recieved word that I finally got my 100% disability from the V.A. For those of you who are vets. and are trying to get their benefits, I have these words of wisdom, (Never Give Up Hope and keep on fighting for your rights, God only knows how we fought in these wars and deserve whatever we can get for our efforts) To those Vets out there, God Bless You All and God bless all our guys out there still fighting to make our world much safer. Again,I am gratefull for all your input and effort towards making all of us closer, weather it be retired MOS's or veterans of past and present wars, Again, God Bless Us All.

Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks!

i was in d 2/7 2nd pl pointman feb 67 - feb 68 i can't remenber many names.i was with roger k hooiser when he was killed in mar.67 i was in the battle near phan thiet nov.22 67 i hope get a copy of your book when you are done.

I am married to Tommy Matovic's (Joe Sanchez's former partner) niece.
Great site!!

Bob, great to hear from you and welcome home. Thanks for signing in and for your comments to when you served in Vietnam. Your brother Tommy is a dear friend of mine. He and I worked at the 30 Pct., and when some bad things went down on me, he was very supportive and helped me out, as did his former partner, John Healy. Hope to see you when you come to Florida. God bless.

hello joe sanchez, i don`t believe we have met, i`m tommy`s brother. he told me about your web site and thought i would say hi. first things first WELCOME HOME BROTHER.great site joe, i have to admit as soon as i clicked on nam goosebumps and the hair on my arms stoodup hearing those rotors on the choppers.i heard a great deal about you and am glad i finally get to speak with you. when i was in nam 1970, i often told tommy when i would write home,that yes we were in the shit but you guys were fighting your own war back home in the streets. i was with the 199th,then got transfered to the 62nd,i was a machine gunner securing convoys,may 1970 we made a push into cambodia. thank god i got home in one piece, a few mental scars but thats par for the course. joe i just wanted to say hi and again welcome home. a great site,brings back a lot of memories ,some good,some bad,but the experience is part of who i am today. we`ll talk again,can`t wait to meet you. talk tommy into going down your way and we`ll go. talk later joe. bobby matovic

YOU DONE A GREAT JOB PUTING THIS TOGETHER, THANKSGARRY OWENS

B Co. 2/7th. Dec. 1966--- Dec 1967.

Great site on both Nam & NYPD

Nice Website. I enjoyed the photos and music.

Just to say hi to you all.

Hi Joe,

Nice web site, we met at the reunion. Hope to see you at the next one.

George

I think you have done an excellent job with your site.

Thanks, Issy...and a safe trip back home. God bless.

Joe, You are an insperation to us all, and thank you for all your good words.I'm in New York now, got here Tue. 8/8/06 and will be going back to Fl. on the 26 or 27th whichever, Am picking up the rest of our belongings, and closing up shop at our residence in Staten Island, looking forward to getting back to our home in Orlando. Well buddy be eing you. ( e-mailing you) Chow, my man, Is-Man, out.

Issy,God bless you and your new bride. May He also bless your new home.

Hello Joe and friends out there, had my wedding July 7th,2006, had a great time in my new home in Avalon Park, Orlando, about 40 people attended the event and after we got married, everyone went to my house which was about a few blocks away and we all continued to party till the wee hours in the morning. My pool was full of people, enjoying themselves and well just to let you know that the seconf time around was real good, so far we are enjoying our lives togeather and thnk God for all the good friends and plenty of good luck that we have had, again thanks for your good wishes and lots of love goes out to all those retirees and ex-milatary men and women and to those who are serving our country, God bless us all. Chow, the Is-Man, out.

I was just surfing the Internet, and came upon your Website. Found it very interesting on Nam and NYPD. Nice work.

Just found the site buddy. Looks to be outstanding.
MUTT

Just found the site buddy. Looks to be outstanding.
MUTT

Enjoyed looking at this Website. Thanks!

Thank you, Alex. Love you, too. God bless--Abuelo.

grandpa your page is so nice!! i like ur page i can tell you put alot of work into it!! love it! love always alex!!

Great stories and awesome pictures of a stand-up career on the job.

none

Glad to see you've had such good response to your website! By the way, who's that "Ariel Ocasio"?? Sounds like a good friend, and handsome, too!!! LOL !!!!

Great Website! Thanks for sharing.

Luv ya, too, Bill. I will make sure to correct the spelling to your last name as soon as possible. Kathryn being a former Marine [ or should I say, Marine ] should take a look at my legs. Yours are better looking than mine. LOL. Garry Owen & Semper Fi!

Joe,just have beem visiting your website with Kathryn Skipper. She stopped by for a visit while waiting for a customer coming into Orlando.

Saw the pictures I sent to you, please change my last name, it's Litvjak. Kathryn got a kick out of my bow legs.

GarryOwen, Semper Fi, luv ya,

Bill

You have a great Website. I enjoyed looking at the photos and listening to the songs. Brings back memories of my time as a young man in the 60's. Thank you for serving. God bless our troops.

I'm from Santurce, Puerto Rico and served in Vung Tau, Vietnam 1970-71 with the 361 Signal Battalion Headquarters Company. Glad to see that Joe has a Website that honors both military and law enforcement veterans.

Ariel Ocasio is a friend and extended family. Happy Father's Day to all the caring and loving fathers. And God bless our troops.

Outrageous

Issy, how right your are. There are now two [2] Latino Fraternal Organization in the NYPD. The Hispanic Society, which has has been around since the early 1950's, and the Latino NYPD Organization, which has only been around for a few years, and in my opinion, an organization that is too radical and could care less for true justice for all. I do give then credit for standing up to some of the injustice in the NYPD, when it comes to minority officers, but many of the members, especially on the board, are not altruistic as they want people to think, as I personaly found out a few months ago. Concerning the Hispanic Society, they, too, have people that are there for their own interest, and not the membership. Throughout my life, I've gotten more support, be it moral support and what have you, from non-Latinos. I do have many Latino friends, and they know who they are, that have stood by me when things looked bad. I thank my non-Latino friends for all their help as well. And I thank God for all the help He has given me and my family, for without Him, we are all lost.

Joe, Thanks for aknowledging my note on the V.A.'s problems with our possibility of identity theft. Now on a liter note, I attended the P.R. Day Parade this weekend and noticed that there are a lot fewer Hispanic M.O.S. marching within our ranks. Ever since the Hispanic Sociaty split up and another group called the Latino Police Asso.,was formed, the interest of our hispanic officers attending the parade has dwindled somewhat. It's a shame that we fight amongst each other and don't unite as we should, They say that in Unity there's strength, but I notice that our people keep on fueding and hurting each others causes. I pray to God that one day we will all unite and become more powerful than we are. This will give us our needed power to fight for our rights in these united states and also will aide all those who are newly comers to recieve the same rights as the rest of us. Again I am thankful to you,for having the wisdom to bring about our message to all those out there who are willing to partake in your gusetbook.God Bless You and yours.

Issy, thanks for your concerned and sharng with us your past experiece with what can happen with a person's credit report if their identity is stolen by another person/s, and used for monetary gain, or what have you. Let's hope and pray for the best concerning the stolen, personal records of our men and women, whom served proudly in our military.

Joe, I just rec'd a letter from the V.A. and it's advising all the veterans of the possibility that out Names, S.Sec.#'s and much more information about us may be in harms way, The threat of someone out there stealing our Identities, well I think that it's a discusting shame that after we served our country and gave our all that we should be put in this predicament, I surely hope that it doesn't come to being, where our lives will suffer for the governments mistakes and that we may have to pay the price by having out credit damaged in this way. I am writing to you in reference to this grave problem that we veterans may be facing and to express my opinion of lack of protection that our government has towards us veterans.By the way I have had my identity stolen once already and after three years of battling the credit bureaus have had nothing but headaches with the whole matter. The Is-Man, out.

hello

Joe,John Villanueva,Ray Diaz and myself quit the Honor Guard,due to the President of the Clud he went above my decision to reinstate Louis Rosario
Loui has no Pride in wearing of his uniform. John can tell you more. Pictures of Manny Mojica
Memorial came out nice,good work with the site.
Brian G....

Yes, Brian, you had informed me about the 10-13 honor guard situation down your way a while back. Thanks for your input on FDNY 9-11 Manny Mojica page. Also, one need only to post a message on the guest book and then X out of page. Then come back fresh and check your comments. If not, you will think your message was not posted. Thanks- Joe

Joe i don't know if John Villanueva told you that we quit the 10-13 Honor Guard,due to The President of the club,lack of chain of command and rank and file..by the way the pictures and music to Manny Mojica's Memorial came out very nice,well done..Brian

Garry Owen, for the fortitude tough challenges often entail.

Semper Fi!

What a great site, it just shows that nobody is forgot just as nobody is left behind.
God bless you all

I met Rick Rescorla at Ft Dix, New jersey in April of 1964. We went to basic training at the 3rd Training Rgt. We met again two years later where we served with Delta RECON...2/7th Cav.
May His Memory be Eternal.... GOD Bless my friend Rick Rescorla

Hi Joe, I just saw the story of Rick Rescorla, it's very sad and we lost a great person. Izzy Rios told me about Rick's story and I had to read it for myself. You did a great job with the presentation and your site looks great. Anyway, I'm still selling my house here in Palm Coast, (www.buyowner.com and ID#24711. Check it out Joe, this house has it all, maybe you know some one looking. Let me know and I'll see you at the 1013 meeting. I won't be there for June since my daighter is graduating College and my other daughter is getting married. See you soon, Eddie

Joe, rec'd your message and advise, almost took it, just kidding. Almost forgot to mention,read the page on Rick Rescorla, brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful person, there should be more people on this earth like him, may his soul rest in peace, I'm proud to say that I only did a little bit of what this man did for this country by going willingly to Viet Nam when called to serve our country, and praise his valor and continued effort to keep people safe on this earth, he will truly be remembered by many. Keep up the fine work and God Bless us all. The Is-Man,out.

Issy, there is still time to back out from getting married, my friend. Just kidding. God bless you both. I will reach out to Alex.

Hi Joe, Once again I greet you all, My home in Florida is all done, even had an inground Pool added, Can't wait to go there at the end of June, getting married on July 7th, at the Club House in Avalon Park(where my house was built) my wife to be is retireing from the N.Y.C.Brd. Of Ed,this summer and we plan to make Florida our permenant Home, enough about my plans,now about my friend Alex Oriz, retired MOS Sgt.head of one of the Det. Sqds, in Manhattan, who made his home in Opopka,(hope I'm spelling that right),anyway he wants to join in with the 10-13 clubs in Florida and wants to know about your site his e-mail address is black0849@earthlink.net. He stated that he would like to make contact with a lot of his friends who moved to Floida. See if you could connect himand advise him, you know the area better than I do. Tell John Villa-Nu-Tra-Sweet, I said hello.The Is-Man,out.

Great site!

Rick was the Best of two Great countries! He gave everything he had to those around him. It is said that the only thing you take with you in death is what you give in life and he gave it all! I wish that I had known him. Mike

I had reservations to be there but at the last minute we had a death in the family so we had to cancel. So glad you posted these pics. Rick was an awesome man.
Recon 2/7 '65 LZXRAY & LZALBANY

A fine tribute to a truly astonishing man!

rick did his best, as we all did, and I think he is at peace, like we all will be. rich cowand echo recon 2/7 1970

Hey.fellas great job.thank god for people like you (with a camera)for people like myself who dont have the funds to attend...and yet get to see the Dedication to Rick Rescorla (who was my LT). Thanks again

awesome site keep up the good work
good photos. we are proud to say we had a member present on the day to represent us.
Bob Cairns V.C.R.S England

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICETO OUR COUNTRY!
SEMPER FI

My father is NYC Police Officer Harry Ryman who was killed in the line of duty on August 14, 1980. My father's killers are coming up for parole in October 2006. I was hoping that you could post a link to the online petition denying parole to the 3 individuals convicted of his murder. My family and I hope to keep his, and all cop killers in jail permanently. Any support you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Margaret Ryman Rainone

http://www.gopetition.com/region/237/8160.html

Great site, Mr. Sanchez! Congratulations!

retired NYCPD and VN vet also. I was present at the first bombing in 1993 and retired shortly thereafter. Just off active duty also.
Gopd Bless all who perished on 9-11.
We will remember.

Hello Joe,

Excellent job on the new Rick Rescorla section. The pictures are great. I'll send everyone on my 2/7th Cav distribution list the link. Thanks.

Very Good pix

great site

WEB SITE IS FABULOUS..A LOT OF WORK WENT INTO THIS AND I HOPE IT'S APPRECIATED.

LOU

Joe how are you,hope you and your family are well
I don't know if John V told you or not but me, John and Ray Diaz resigned from the 10-13 Honor
Guard because of the political bull,we are going to start our own Honor Guard,it's in the makings.
By the way your site looks better each time i look at it,very well done.take care...Brian

Hi, All. We are going to add a new botton to click on top of "Home Page" to honor Rick Rescorla.."The man who predicted 9-11." Rick lost his life on 9-11, going back into the South Tower of the World Trade Center with his security men after they were able to get their people safely out. Rick was a Vietnam War hero, who served with 2/7 Co. B, First Air Cavalry Air Mobile 1965-66. His photo is on the front cover of the book, "We were soldiers...once and young." The story of the battle at the IA Drang Vally. Rick would have made an excellent police officer as well. God bless him and those brave men and women that were there trying to save lives.

Joe, I'm glad that you answered that for me, but in all honesty, I believe that you should explain it to thses jerks, so maybe they can understand it better, pardon my forwardness, but I believe in telling it like it is, I'm from New York, you Know!!!!!.

Issy, someone is using the guest book to sponsor their product. Apparently they do not understand or respect that the guest book is to honor the military men and women... and law enforcement officers that have served protecting us. I leave it alone so as not to add fuel to the fire. But if they are reading my message, it says it all...

Say Joe, I was reading everybodies, messages sent in and can't for the life of me, understand all that MomboJombo, that is being sent to you in some of these e-mails, what is all that jive? Is that supposed to be a Joke?,cause I don't get it!!!!!! Oh, I thought this site was there to give interesting info that may help others who write in?? or to get to know other M.O.S. who were on the Job, Can you explain.

I did not know Lenny Pelullo but my son married his baby sister, Angela. She is a wonderful girl.
Keep up the Good Work

Hello,
I found out about this site thanks to a man by the name Bealer Caudill. This site is very interesting. Keep up the good work. I will Check back to lean new things.

Hi, Roman. Gee, long time to see, amigo. Are you still living in the Lower East Side? By the way, need to change the date [typo] we graduated from the academy to 1973.1913 would make you and I the oldest living former NYPD cops. LOL. As you know I was a Port Authority police officer before joining the NYPD. Email me so I can have your correct e-mail address. The one you posted came back as unable to deliver. Stay safe and God bless.

I knew joe frome the academy class of 1913 of october

A former member of the NYC Police Dept Oct,1968 thru March 1977 ( 9th. Pct ) Resigned.

Your site is phenominal and God Bless You for all the good work you have done for so many.

My dad was A POLICE OFFICER for over thirty five years it was what he loved best thakfully he did not die on duty

Joe, I finally signed your book, I was at the Homecomming for the 3rd Id, at Holbrook Pond, with Mrs. Gail Aldridge, Hope all is well, Linda

site very well done,keep up the good work joe.

Hey Joe, I checked out your website, nice. Where's my picture?

Bill

Thank you for your memorial to our cousin. Thank you for serving our country. Your courage and bravery will never be forgotten.
Anita Carter & Mary Lou Blady

Lenny was my cousin, my friend, my hero, and is missed very, very, much.

Thank You!

LARRY P PELULLO

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Did not know your site existed. My son, currently FDNY, E mailed me. Retired 01/30/90. Was 9pct during terrible Glover, Ready, Laurie,
foster, Murphy years. Was working those nights. Brought back memories I tried to surpress. I cried. It's good to remember. Site is excellent! Thank you. Bill(Ski)Bielawski

pfc leonard s pelullo was my second cousin, though i never met him since i was born a few years after his death, i fondly remember looking at his high school graduation picture on the wall of my aunt mary's home wondering what he was like.
knowing that he served his country like he did gave his life for it anwsers that very question i asked myself, i feel fortunate that a family member of mine would portray what it means to be a true hero in a sense, i being a father of a 2 1/2 year old daughter could never imagine having to leave her and her mother as well as the rest of my family and never know what may happen to myself or them. i truly admire all military personnel for doing what they do for us, anytime i see any memorial wall of fallen soldiers, time pretty much stands still in our busy lives we live for a moment as a tear comes from the corner of my eye.

pfc leonard s pelullo was my second cousin, though i never met him since i was born a few years after his death, i fondly remember looking at his high school graduation picture on the wall of my aunt mary's home wondering what he was like.
knowing that he served his country like he did gave his life for it anwsers that very question i asked myself, i feel fortunate that a family member of mine would portray what it means to be a true hero in a sense, i being a father of a 2 1/2 year old daughter could never imagine having to leave her and her mother as well as the rest of my family and never know what may happen to myself or them. i truly admire all military personnel for doing what they do for us, anytime i see any memorial wall of fallen soldiers, time pretty much stands still in our busy lives we live for a moment as a tear comes from the corner of my eye.

Lenny was our 1st cousin. I, Rosalie feel more like a sister to him. We were very close growing up. We shared many great times together at school, with family and around the neighborhood. Everyone knew Lenny and loved him. He left for Viet Nam when we had our 1st baby. There was no time left for him to get to the hospital, he called me to say he was sorry he couldn't get there to see the baby. I told him don't worry, you'll get to see him when you get home. He is a Hero to all of his family and friends. He is sadly missed by many. Everyone knew Lenny in the neighborhood. He was always there for everyone no matter what. Much like his parents he always had a kind word for everyone. We were truly blessed to have had him in our lives. We have many, many memories of Lenny to enjoy. Thank you for this Web Site.

God Bless all our fallen Heros!
We are so touched by Len's dad's comments and memories of family! This is how our family's history lives on.

Kathy's father is a retired Philadelphia Police Captain. Captain Robert D. King from the 1st District. He resides in Pa with his Bride of 46 years.

We keep our families treasured stories by sites like this one and by sitting around our family tables and listening to our parents wonderful stories!!

God Bless our Fallen Heros!

I am pfc leonard s pelullo's 1st cousin I just received your web site.from his sister and crying my eyes out and so proud of lenny. he was in my wedding. and my 1st daughter was born and he got to see her before he left. his mother is the last of my uncle and aunts.and I think of lenny alot.especially when we were young.he was more like my brother.I had all sisters.thank you very much for this memory.

I AM A CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO SWAT

I AM A CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO SWAT

see current past entries

Take care broter Joe!

Great site. Thanks for your dedication and sacrifices. I'll sign this as I see a shipmate of mine did.

United States Navy
USS Ashtabula AO-51
Operation Frequent Wind
Evacuation of US Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam
April 1975

Great site. For most of us you were welcomed home as soon as you returned. Joe White Detective (Ret) 4 HZ

Good site!

Former neighbors and still good friends of Gary and Angela Pelullo Spegal..

Thanks for not Forgetting!

Say Joe, I belong to FOP 120, here in Staten Island, I just had a house built in Orlando, the question is since I may be going to live there soon, is there any FOP's there in Orlando near by if so I'd like to join it, this is a fine organization, how many of the Retired M.O.S.'s are also members of the F.O.P.? Would you know?

Retired NYPD 028 Pct. Presently VP of NYS FOP Nassau Police Lodge # 69 alongside my good buddy and fellow VP Timmy Motto Ret. O28 Pct also

Wonderful website! Thank you for honoring our veterans and may God bless them all. We will never forget the sacrifices they made and we will always pray for the welfare of their families.

Love,

Nancy Sinatra

former brother in blue 23pct.

Joe,

Your web site is such an enjoyment to browse. I glad it was brought to my attention. Your background music brings me back to those nights in the fox holes, and the early cassette tapes of 60’s tunes. You have done a fantastic job, and that says it all!!!

Best wishes,

Harpo

About our own P.O. Erec Hernandez, who played on the NYPD football team with my son-in-law Joe Fermaint, Our heart goes out to Erec's Family on his passing away after the brutal beating and later the fatal shooting by another M.O.S. We are all suffering his young life being taken away so soon. God Bless Him. Our condolences.

Retired NYPD, 4th HZ

Joe, those Viet Nam pictures remind me of the same type of pictures that I took or were taken by my men (G-Btry-29th Field Arty-67-68) I still have a slew of them in my picture album, from looking at them I see myself in those same places or places that look a like. I guess we all been all over Nam and the sites are all alike, it is nice to be remembered, thank you. By the way I served with the Army but assigned to the first Marine Div. as a searchlight unit for them.

Joe, those Viet Nam pictures remind me of the same type of pictures that I took or were taken by my men (G-Btry-29th Field Arty-67-68) I still have a slew of them in my picture album, from looking at them I see myself in those same places or places that look a like. I guess we all been all over Nam and the sites are all alike, it is nice to be remembered, thank you. By the way I served with the Army but assigned to the first Marine Div. as a searchlight unit for them.

Thata Boy, Joe, My friend Eddie(retired Lt. NYPD) sent me your site, didn't know you had one and John Villanueva also told me(Ju-one Vila-na-new-sweet) as he is known in these parts, he-he.

Joe, Here I am as promised. This is a great site, congragulations. EDDIE (10-13FL)

God bless the Military. Bring our boys back home.

In memory of my Brother Paul O'Leary A/3/22 KIA on Aug 22, 1968 at FSB Buell

Joe, good site. The helicopter sound sure did bring back memories.
Garry Owen
Mike Handley
A Co. 1966
3rd platoon medic

I am Lenny's baby sister. We have not met. All I can really say is," Thank You." Lenny meant everything to me and my entire family. For all of us, he will never be forgotten. It is comforting to know you feel the same. Again, THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe, the website gets better everytime I see it. The music plays into the era that was then. It's really great seeing those reunions and glad to see those who made it back. But I think of those that didn't. May they rest in peace. Thanks.

E Co. Mortar Platoon 68-69

Joe I had to sign back in to tell you that you have a excellent website, wish we had known each other back in nam, we served so close yet so far away, I left that area around the time you got wounded,11/15/66, I remember that day I left the fields, like it was yesterday, I hated to leave my friends in recon on that beach area, It took me about 15yrs to get back in touch with any of them.when I returned to New York I ran on those mean streets, (Pudi thomas) not knowing or wanting to remember anythng that I saw or did in nam. Sure am glad that I stayed away from too much trouble, Im proud to know you and of the job you did both in nam with 5/7 and in your career with the NYPD.......Ed (boricua)

Im a native New Yorker,(lower east side)served with A&D Co.2/7th cav, 1965-1966. Hello Joe!!!!

Great Website
A 5/7th 1968- 1969

Looking good Joe. Real good!
Mouse

I am the son of Rudolph Frazier and I want to say I thanks for serving...

Airborne all the way!!!

Any Bong Son, Vietnam photos that some troopers have and wish to e-mail,we will post. Bong son was another tough, Hell of a combat zone for the First Cavalry. 5/7 A company and all the rest of the companies [2/7 1/7], along with other First Cavalry units fought well there. God bless them all.

Was with C/5/7 second plt. 05/01/67 2/12/68
Garry Owen!

Hi, Gerhard. I did not mean to disparage war combat to NYPD or any other big city street combat experience. I was involved in 6 shooting incidents while on the job. And so many cops in the city, be it NYPD, Port Authority, Transit, Housing, Corrections and what have you,have been killed or seriously injured, that my tagline was to make a point that cops are on the mean streets not just for one, two or three years, but for 10, 15, 20, 25 , and more, seeing death all around that it takes a tall on an officer, many of whom burn out, and so many are known every year to commit suicide, due to the pressure of their work. So yes, there is a mileage there when it comes to patrolling the mean streets of the concrete jungle for so many years. Welcome home and Garry Owen!

Excellent.

Great Web Site!!
F.W. Ellott
D company 5/7 1968/1969

GB/GBA
WAR PAINT /INDIAN TRAIL 83 (66-67)

I was one of the Pathfinders (Black Hats)working with 5/7-all companies from 1966 to May 0f 1968.
GARRY OWEN!!!

Co A, 5/7, 1969

As a brother Garry Owen Trooper, I enjoyed your evocative account of our experience--except for the tagline ". . . .I wouldn’t have gotten to join the NYPD and learn what real combat was." Seems to denigrate our "combat" in comparison with the real thing in New York's police dept., where things are worse than eating lima beans and getting blown up.

My AK-47 round in Oct. '67 was bad enough for me, bro--and I'd say we had a taste of real combat at least during my 9 months in the field. Mileage may vary.
Garry Owen

I went over with B-5-7 from Ft Carson CO

no web sit have some pictures to share, I will need to get copies of them. 5/7th cav. 66-67

nice webb site.

Hey Joe, great site. Pictures brought back memories.
I was a squad leader for awhile in Co B, 5/7, 1st Air Cav, early 1968. I remember Hue, the A Shau Valley, and Khe Sahn.

Hey, this site is very interesting-Good Luck with everything.

They just came out with the new "Carlito's Way" Movie. They should do one about "Picon's Way." This cop and soldier went all the way to serve and protect his country and the City of New York. I know Joe from way back...

The Story is very good .

All we have is the memories,the sadness and the pain.Great work Joe. Inter Frates Unum, De Oppresso Liber.

Never forget!

This is your cousin carmen Fernandos. wife

This is your cousin carmen Fernandos. wife

hey joe,
I met you this afternoon and just wanted to drop a line. And please keep me informed when you get that book published.
Thanks "FRIST TEAM"
~ SPC Caukin

Ive known Joe for years and this is very important to him. he has been working on the book for a long time hoping to publish. God bless you and your family.

Great job,Joe. Garry Owen. Ron

I was with 2/19th Arty and assigned to the 5/7th in '69 and '70. I was better known as Trail Spike 16 November when we 'officailly' invaded Cambodia. Krazy Karl told me to check out your site.
Garry Owen!

Jose` what a great idea!! I wish you much success with this site.

Your friend,

Joseph <>< lml/

Thanks again to all for visiting the Web and signing the guest book. Edith, as to which was worst: Vietnam was tough, and at times while in the bush, scary as Hell! Just like you see in the movies about the Nam or any war. But there is such bravery by so many men and women. In the NYPD as well as all other police departments and other law enforcement agencies, a police officer has to work so many years on the street of the concrete jungle, hoping to get back to his/her family in one piece, and finally retire, especially a busy, hard working officer, whose life is in danger everyday on patrol, sometimes going hand-to-hand combat with one that would take his/her life. God bless our American fighting troops and law enforcement officers

This is a great site "Joe". Many thanks for all the hard work when we were in Vietnam and again for the splended job with the NYPD.A very splecialm thanks for locating so many of the original 5/7 from 1966. Thanks again "Krazy"

Hey there Jose, John Valles didn't believe that I signed your guest list. So here I am for the second time.

I'm very interested in learning when your book will get printed. I'm very intereste in reading up on "THE TRUE STORY".

I for one, have experienced the so called "corruption" in the NYPD......but that's another story in itself.

Which was tougher, fighting in the Jungles of Nam, or eight here in the "congrete jungle" as you call it?

Please update your fans to this site as to when your novel is published.

I again sincerely thank you for a well done site.

All My Best, Edith Serafin

Wonderful Site Joe. An Inspiration to the younger generation which doesn't have a clue to the war in Nam. My boss John Valles recommended me to your site. Congrats, & keep up the fantastic job.

you did a great job putting this together
I thought you were talking about viet Nam
the first time i read without seeing the pic

Iwas there in 66-67Mc nay was asst gunner andIFORGOT WHO THE AMMO BERRIER WAS HE WAS KILLED IN THE FIRST FIRE FIGHT, THE MEDIC i BELIEVE WAS HANDLY , AMMO BERRIER DEID OF A SUCKING CHEST WOUND, THE MEDIC TRIED HIS BEST TO KEEP HIM ALIVE, BUT COULD NOT GET A CHOPPER IN TO GET HIM OUT, WE WERE PINNED DOWN THATS WHEN A STAFF SGT FROM 2ND PLT WAS KILLED, WE LOST 7 OR EIGHT THAT DAY RALF HUBBER WAS BESIDE ME WHEN HE TOOK A ROUND
IN HIS LEG, ALSO THANKSGIVING DAY iWAS UNDER THE CHOPPER THAT BROUGHT OUR DINNER OUT , THEY COULD NOT LAND BECAUSE THE LZ WAS HOT AND TAKING ROUNDS THEY DROPED THE CANISTER ABOUT 12 FEET OFF THE GROUND ,iKEPT MOST OF IT FROM SPILLING ALL OVER THE PLACE, HOWEVER THE GRAVY GOT SPILLED

Referred by John V.

excellent site...thanks for the great information

Hi Joe, Congratulations. Excellent website. It does honor to the military,the police profession and to you.Be ever proud of your service. Hope all is well with you and your family.Best regards.....Jose (Joe)

Joe, good job beautiful site.
Several of Traffic agents looked at the picture
You have inspired them to take photo's while working so they too have memories to look back on, and show their sibbings, and others.

Great Job Joe

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This memorial for a soldier of the 1st Cav. is outstanding. I know his family will appreciate this even though they lost their son. Great tribute to one hero of many. Thank you for this website.

Joe my uncle Tito is very happy to know you,both
you are vietnam era vets plus myself,he is praud
to know you.my uncle Tito will like to be your
friend. see you very soon Wally and Tata.

I remember sitting at the desk, under the wall of murdered policemen's pictures at the 9th toward my final months on the job; and recalling so many who lost their lives in the years I was on the job. I particularly remember Harry Ryman [60 Pct]. May God Bless them all.

All you guys and girls who have sign the guest book are great. Many of you are street savvy to police work since you've been there, as well as military experience. Thank you!

Reviewed your entire website. You did an excellent job. Viewed all the photos. I joined the NYPD in June 23,1967 as a trainee and went throught the academy and graduated in 1968 as the first class probationary patrolman.I was assigned to the 103,75,Qns.Bklyn and Manhattan
Warrant Sqds. Then onto Queens Narcotics and then to Drug Enforcement Task Force. I retired in 1988 and managed property for the U.S. Marshall's Office then into my own P.I. business.
Thanks for the great website.
Your friend,
Lou LaGois
Ret. Detective

To all of our veterans, Thank you for your loyal & distinguish service to our country. It's becasue of our loyalty, honor and love for this country that people like Jane Fonda are able to speak out.
These are the people who have no idea what sacrafices have been made, or choose not to accept them. The veterans in Vietnam served so that those who were opressed can havw their freedom like those in Iraq. Lets hope & pray that our President makes sure that Vietnam never happens again & that we win this war on Terrorism & free the Iraqi people so that they can have their individual freedom like our great nation.
Thanks all that have served for our freedom.

Det Mickey Alfonso
US ARMY 3/77th 5th Inf. Div Ft Polk 1980-1983

Not much to say other than Thank You. YOU should be quite proud of your accomplishments.

Det.Garrett Gorton, NYPD(ret.)

Great job for all us NYPD and Nam VETS WELCOME HOME BROTHER

Viet Nam War and NYPD are two topics that are very interesting to read. Your personal involvement and the telling of your story is unique in itself because it is not just a summary but a personal experience that people can learn from. Good Luck!

Great Job Mr. Sanchez I love it!! I don't see how any publisher that reads your story will remain blind. Good Luck!

I am retired now but my heart will always be with my brothers and sisters at the 28 Pct and Manhattan North Narcotics Division. Remember this,never forget our fallen heros.

JOE
YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST !

good job
tom

Looking good, Joe. Keep up the good work.

NYPD/Airborne

A 5/7 FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION (AIRMOBILE) 1970

GARRY OWEN

Carey, We had a lot of respect for the pathfinder, and still do. Thank you, welcome home, and God bless.

I was a pathfinder assigned to D. Co 2/7 in 1966/67

10-4 on this caper, Joe.
Resume normal 'K'!?
Sector 89-2Baker...Out.

Great job Joe! God Bless You! Good luck in this new endeavor. It's great to know that there are people out there that serve our country and can live to talk and educate the rest of the citizens of how proud we should be to be Americans.

God Bless Nellie

Joe i got your reply, I was in the Army for 3 years,as you know i was in field artillery,i went
Airborne Artillery,I shot the 102,105 and the 155
Howitzers.I did not see combat,i was not in at your time,so i do not know what it"s like,one thing i say is I Salute You..I give you alot of credit...

Hi Joe
Congratulations on your website. It's really great,I wish you Good Luck, and may God bless you and all our soldiers around the world.

With Much love,

your cousin, Jenny

Joe, awesome site. You must have put in many, many hours building it. Congradulations, Al, Semper Fi!

Much success on your WEB Site.
From the Jungles of New York (Pitt and Houston)to the Jungles of Vietnam (Vung Tao, Tay Nimh, Doc To, Chu Lai), to the Alligator Alley, Gainesville. Fraternal Greetings Tommy "O"

Viewed your website, Joe.

Take care,
AJ

Retired NYPD/Army,Field Artillery..

I was there in 1966-1967.

This brings back a lot of memories. I recognize all the guys in the pictures. Thank you. Great job.

Great job on your site, Joe. Pictures brought back memories of the area. Spoke to Doc Martinez several times after the long lapse of time in Phan Thiet. D-2-7th....Class of Aug 66- July 67. Guess I was on R&R when you guys got hit, sorry for your misfortune.

Hey Joe-Congrats! Great Job

MUAH
Steph

Joe I'm your wounded buddie, and your Brother. I alway remember Jan.16,1967, that's when George White, Booker, Joe Sanchez, Myself Robert we all got wounded that day. we have been Best Friends since the day we got wounded.
Doc Martinez

Hi Joe, very stirring music and photographs. Your participation and survial in the Viet Nam War(Along with the thousands of others), should never be forgotten. Your site helps to remind all Americans about that noble effort. Keep it going!
Herman

Joe, we are very proud of your work, please let us know when is completed.

Great site wonderfull tribute to our military.

First, let me thank those that have signed the guest book as of now. I know you all, and respect you. I could not do this if not for my good friend John Graff--the webmaster. We are posting photos of friends that served in Viet Nam; two of whom I knew, and who died serving their country: Alan Weisman and Leonard Pelullo from the 5/7 A Company, First Cavaly Division. And then there is my good friend Robert Martinez, who was wounded the same day I was.You can see him on the second page while in his hospital bed in Texas. He spent over a year, and had many, many operations to get him back on his feet. My good Friend Sgt. Fred Booker, George White, and Paul Stroessner,are in the photos, as are other friends that served in the 2/7 and 5/7 Garry Owen Unit. When this is all done...we go into the NYPD. I was first a Port Authority police officer before joining the NYPD. I was also a New York State Correction officer, working at Sing Sing and Coxsackie State Prison. As a NYC cop, I experienced a lot of good things and bad. I co-wrote a novel, bio, and a screenplay. There are no stories of Latinos soldiers nor police officers out there that I can remember reading about. We as Latinos have great stories to tell, yet we are told by publishing companies that our stories are not good enough to be published. We are trying to change that by telling the Joe Sanchez Picon story. We first start with January 16,1967, my 20th. birthday...and into the NYPD. My bio tells it all: the good and bad times, especially in the NYPD. Thanks to Rolando Salazar, D Company 2/7, and Mike "Mouse" Mcguie--"The Angry Skipper" for their moral support in starting this website. Oh, yes, To my co-author Donna Pasha--a great writer!

I am so proud of my uncle, we love him very much.

Web site is looking great. Congratulations!

I love this site. It great to see one of our heroes in print and photos. What these troops did was extraordinary. I salute tem all. Thank you for the site and Welcome home.

I think that was very interesting and nice to share that on the web. Congratulations this is a good start. By the way u do know me I am Jackie Cookie's sister. Take care and say hi to Lorraine for me.

Hey Joe,
This is wonderful. Great to see that you put your talents in telling a story you so passionately feel strong about- Law and Order and Patriotism. God Bless you.
Your friends,
Anita and Greg

Very nice website Joe. You should be proud of yourself. You have come along way with technology. Good for you.

I love you. Your niece Annette.

Hi, greetings from Puerto Rico!!! I have to show this to Ariel right away, he's gonna love it!
Joe Sánchez: today on the web, tomorrow who knows where!!!!! Good luck, Tuti

Hi, greetings from Puerto Rico!!! I have to show this to Ariel right away, he's gonna love it! Joe Sánchez: today on the web, tomorrow who knows where!!!!! Good luck!!! Tuti

UNCLE JOE, LOOKS LIKE ITS GONNA BE A GREAT WEB PAGE IT WOULD BE BETTER ALSO IF YA PUT ME ON IT LOL I LOVE YOU UNCLE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Keep up the good work.

Congratulations! So for it looks great!

Hi Joe,
very nice web site. God Bless you and your family.

With love,
nancy & louie

Hi Joe,
very nice web site. God Bless you and your family.

With love,
nancy & louie

Very proud of you brother.Love your sister.
Ruthie

this is test #1 of the BlueWall Guest Book.

Thanks, later, John