Retro: Kimmer

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RETROKIMER AN DEE GILBERT AT UNION LAKE Posted: 29 May 2011 11:30 AM PDT Went out to visit my friend Dee Gilbert for two days. Met Dee online 2 years ago and it was our first meeting. Miss Dee was camera shy.... But her friends were happy to pose with Kimmer. My jeep in serious need of a wash was parked across from the lake. Such big beautiful homes around Union Lake There were kids swimming! YIKES awfully chilling to me... Loved this home, The weather was bad but my camera is the bomb... At Dee's there was a huge 100 year old pool table. I think it is minimally 9 1/2 ft maybe 10 ft. Had great lights and I love red pool tables. It was in excellent shape. Met Motown Rocker and his girl Angel Motown Rocker and his girl Angel were a very sweet pair. Jerry (Motown Rocker) and I have alot in common in the promoter world. We may building some major events someday. Cool Retro kitchen in Dee's cottage. Gotta love these colors! Maki duck shot! Dee's pretty friend Sherry Kimmer and Sherry Hey I sunk this shot!

MY DAD MAJOR FRANK R MAKI WINS THE SILVER STAR Posted: 29 May 2011 10:36 AM PDT My Dad's Medals and Patches Part of the reason I posted about Vietnam was to see if some of the Army kids I used to know might show up here. Today a friend from our Army life did stop by and leave a note on RK. We really appreciate the visit and hope all is well with your family as well. Thank you Bob! To: retrokimmer@gmail.com Bob Evans has left a new comment on your post "Vietnam 1968-1971": Kim, Our families were close back then as my Dad and yours served together. My son and daughter are visiting the wall this evening and are going to find your dad's name. My dad speaks so well about your dad to this day. Please give our best to your mom and sister from our family. Award of The Silver Star For gallantry in action: Major Maki distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 20 - 22 June 1971 while serving as Senior Advisor to the 1st Battalion, 2d Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam at Fire Support Base Fuller in Quang Tri Province. Major Maki heroically participated in the defenses of Fire Support Base Fuller by accompanying and assisting his Vietnamese counterpart against the North Vietnamese Army thrust. After more than two continuous days of intensive direct and indirect fire and ground attacks, the NVA managed to breech the defenses. Major Maki then directed many tactical air strikes and aerial rocket artillery against the enemy. During this time he continued to reappraise the tactical situation, adjust supporting fires and coordinate medical aid to the wounded Vietnamese soldiers. Though he had been sixty hours without rest, he continued to assist his counterparts up until the moment he was mortally wounded by an enemy artillery round. His extraordinary example of leadership and valiant courage radiated throughout the Fire Support Base and inspired the Vietnamese to repulse the enemy attack. Major Maki's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

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