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Ronald R. Weimer and Kenneth Brownson are now friends

Oct 31, 2011

Kenneth Brownson left a comment for Ronald R. Weimer

"Hi Ron. I recently found Dr. Pilon's first name in a book where he wrote a forward. Then I googled and found him and this group. The pictures that he posted were great and I remembered a lot of the people. Over the weekend I scanned…"

Oct 31, 2011

Kenneth Brownson left a comment for Joseph E Pilon, MD

"I don't remember Fred Salyer by name but I may recognize him. I left Sept of 1967 and don't remember when TET was but I know we were sent all over the place to cover when the ARVN took off to celebrate New Year. The hill where we were…"

Oct 30, 2011

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Oct 30, 2011

Joseph E Pilon, MD left a comment for Kenneth Brownson

"So you were the one who told me about Cap using his left to absolve with his right arm. They are moving to sanctify him and when the priest came and questioned me, I told him what my corpsman had told me but I couldn't remember who it was who…"

Oct 30, 2011

Kenneth Brownson left a comment for Joseph E Pilon, MD

"I am not sure about the point of Okinawa Gin but I guess it was a variation of Gin Rummy. I am not sure why just the 2 of us were in the bunker playing cards all day. I know all of the BAS was out with us somewhere. During Union - I was told…"

Oct 30, 2011

Joseph E Pilon, MD left a comment for Kenneth Brownson

"I am so honored!!! Thanks for asking, Brownie!"

Oct 30, 2011

Joseph E Pilon, MD left a comment for Kenneth Brownson

"I am anxious to hear the stories about Cap. What was the goal of Okinawa Gin? Am so happy your life turned out well. Am I wrong in assuming you have adopted what is termed "an alternative life style"? All the way to your doctorate!!! I am…"

Oct 29, 2011

Kenneth Brownson left a comment for Joseph E Pilon, MD

"Okinawa Gin was a game we played from sun up to sun down. As I remember everyone had to be on the line before dawn (stand to?) This was during a quiet time after Union. We were in a sand bag bunker and for once we had a lot of time to kill. It was…"

Oct 29, 2011

Joseph E Pilon, MD left a comment for Kenneth Brownson

"Brownie!!! Good to hear from you! Yes, I remember the tooth pulling we did. Guys I've talked to since we got back were somewhat critical of my attempts. "You probably left the roots of broken teeth in there to cause abscesses."…"

Oct 29, 2011

Kenneth Brownson posted a status

"1st Marine Div. (1/5) Viet Nam Philadelphia Naval Hospital Annapolis Naval Base"

Oct 28, 2011

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Kenneth Brownson is now a member of Dryhootch.org

Oct 28, 2011

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Are you a:: Veteran

What Military Branch did you serve?: Navy

List any combat or campaigns you served in:: 1st Marine Division (1/5)

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What call sign, or nickname where you known by?: Doc Brownie

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At 10:38am on October 30, 2011, Joseph E Pilon, MD said…: So you were the one who told me about Cap using his left to absolve with his right arm. They are moving to sanctify him and when the priest came and questioned me, I told him what my corpsman had told me but I couldn't remember who it was who told me. I can remember most everything from our time there but, I have photos so that's probably part of it. Do you remember Fred Salyer? You went home before TET didn't you?

At 3:02am on October 30, 2011, Joseph E Pilon, MD said…: I am so honored!!! Thanks for asking, Brownie!

At 3:34pm on October 29, 2011, Joseph E Pilon, MD said…: I am anxious to hear the stories about Cap. What was the goal of Okinawa Gin? Am so happy your life turned out well. Am I wrong in assuming you have adopted what is termed "an alternative life style"? All the way to your doctorate!!! I am impressed. Wish you were teaching my kids and grandkids.

At 10:51am on October 29, 2011, Joseph E Pilon, MD said…: Brownie!!!

Good to hear from you! Yes, I remember the tooth pulling we did. Guys I've talked to since we got back were somewhat critical of my attempts. "You probably left the roots of broken teeth in there to cause abscesses." Oh well, we tried. I've completely forgotten about Okinawa Gin. Refresh my memory, please.

I 'm still married to the same wonderful woman. We had nine children together (one of whom is now deceased from a car accident in 2003). I became an orthopedist and spent the next thirty years not getting along with anyone. I hung it up after Joe III died and went to Africa where I've worked off and on for 10 years. They don't want me back there either. How's your life? As I mentioned on the slide I submitted, you were one of the best I've ever worked with.

I'm retarded (retired) now. We live in the Appleton, WI area. Drop me a line about your life. Ron Weimer wrote to me a few weeks ago. Damn. I must be going to die soon. You guys are all coming back to say "Good bye".

Joe the BonDoc