Re: Fw: Ann Margret - classy lady- a great veteran's day story!

[Guest guest]

For what it's worth department Ray, I was in my jeep going back to our

quanset hut after duty that 1966

Christmas, perhaps the twenty first of December, don't recall, when I saw a

crew of about tweny guys in civilian clothes, a strange sight as to see an

american in civilian clothes was very very rare, they were sitting up the

stage for a show, All the folks in the show were pitching in and helping,

except for Ann, Bob and the little guy , maybe Jerry, with the mustache, but

they entertained us while we put things in place. Mr. Hope twirling his golf

club, For my part, I got to sit up just off the stage and watch, all by

myself.

Everyone in the show broke their backs to put on a fun time, even though the

temps were in the nineties, they certainly enjoyed what they were doing, and

all to include Mr Hope an Ann were as friendly as if every GI there were

dear friends. I was not aware the show was to go on, so it was fate that

took me by there. Personally I thought after the show, Ann Margaret got her

boost from body, as she was outclassed by the remainder of the crew. but

her heart was truly into entertaining the troops. Even short on talent, she

won everyone over.

And yes, we heard all about Jane Fonda from Hanoi Radio, to this day I

cannot bring myself to look at her.

I have no doubt the story you bring to us is real and true.

stay well, david a

>

>

>

>

> Ann Margret....

> This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda,

> " Vietnam Woman Of The Year, " story.

>

> Viet Nam 1966

>

> , (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet Nam

> , other than he had been shot by a sniper. 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.

>

> A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore.

> wanted to see if he could get her to

> Sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for

> the 7:30 signing.

>

> 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.

> Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign

> only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

>

> was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know

> how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.. Ann Margret

> came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon

> 's turn.

>

> He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When

> he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign

> it. said, " I understand. I just wanted her to see it. "

>

> She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she said,

> " This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign

> his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have

> time for 'my gentlemen.''

>

> With that, she pulled across the table and planted a big kiss on

> him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met

> over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated

> them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She

> then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

>

> Later at dinner, was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to talk

> about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the first

> time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.

>

> That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter and,

> for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never forget

> Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness

> meant to my husband.

>

> I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across who

> served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful

> for all those who have served their country.

>

> If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will

> help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the

> contribution our service people make.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thank you for that!

Ray

Re: Fw: Ann Margret - classy lady- a great veteran's day

story!

> For what it's worth department Ray, I was in my jeep going back to our

> quanset hut after duty that 1966

> Christmas, perhaps the twenty first of December, don't recall, when I saw

> a

> crew of about tweny guys in civilian clothes, a strange sight as to see

> an

> american in civilian clothes was very very rare, they were sitting up the

> stage for a show, All the folks in the show were pitching in and helping,

> except for Ann, Bob and the little guy , maybe Jerry, with the mustache,

> but

> they entertained us while we put things in place. Mr. Hope twirling his

> golf

> club, For my part, I got to sit up just off the stage and watch, all by

> myself.

> Everyone in the show broke their backs to put on a fun time, even though

> the

> temps were in the nineties, they certainly enjoyed what they were doing,

> and

> all to include Mr Hope an Ann were as friendly as if every GI there were

> dear friends. I was not aware the show was to go on, so it was fate that

> took me by there. Personally I thought after the show, Ann Margaret got

> her

> boost from body, as she was outclassed by the remainder of the crew. but

> her heart was truly into entertaining the troops. Even short on talent,

> she

> won everyone over.

> And yes, we heard all about Jane Fonda from Hanoi Radio, to this day I

> cannot bring myself to look at her.

> I have no doubt the story you bring to us is real and true.

> stay well, david a

>

>

>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Ann Margret....

>> This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda,

>> " Vietnam Woman Of The Year, " story.

>>

>> Viet Nam 1966

>>

>> , (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet

>> Nam

>> , other than he had been shot by a sniper. 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.

>>

>> A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local

>> bookstore.

>> wanted to see if he could get her to

>> Sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for

>> the 7:30 signing.

>>

>> 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.

>> Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign

>> only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

>>

>> was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her

>> know

>> how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.. Ann Margret

>> came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon

>> 's turn.

>>

>> He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When

>> he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign

>> it. said, " I understand. I just wanted her to see it. "

>>

>> She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she said,

>> " This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign

>> his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have

>> time for 'my gentlemen.''

>>

>> With that, she pulled across the table and planted a big kiss on

>> him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she

>> met

>> over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated

>> them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear.

>> She

>> then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

>>

>> Later at dinner, was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to

>> talk

>> about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the first

>> time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.

>>

>> That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter

>> and,

>> for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never

>> forget

>> Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness

>> meant to my husband.

>>

>> I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across

>> who

>> served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful

>> for all those who have served their country.

>>

>> If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will

>> help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the

>> contribution our service people make.

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

What happened with Jane Fonda? And what a beautiful story - thank you.

> Re: Fw: Ann Margret - classy lady- a great veteran's day

> story!

>

>

>> For what it's worth department Ray, I was in my jeep going back to our

>> quanset hut after duty that 1966

>> Christmas, perhaps the twenty first of December, don't recall, when I saw

>> a

>> crew of about tweny guys in civilian clothes, a strange sight as to see

>> an

>> american in civilian clothes was very very rare, they were sitting up the

>> stage for a show, All the folks in the show were pitching in and

>> helping,

>> except for Ann, Bob and the little guy , maybe Jerry, with the mustache,

>> but

>> they entertained us while we put things in place. Mr. Hope twirling his

>> golf

>> club, For my part, I got to sit up just off the stage and watch, all by

>> myself.

>> Everyone in the show broke their backs to put on a fun time, even though

>> the

>> temps were in the nineties, they certainly enjoyed what they were doing,

>> and

>> all to include Mr Hope an Ann were as friendly as if every GI there were

>> dear friends. I was not aware the show was to go on, so it was fate that

>> took me by there. Personally I thought after the show, Ann Margaret got

>> her

>> boost from body, as she was outclassed by the remainder of the crew. but

>> her heart was truly into entertaining the troops. Even short on talent,

>> she

>> won everyone over.

>> And yes, we heard all about Jane Fonda from Hanoi Radio, to this day I

>> cannot bring myself to look at her.

>> I have no doubt the story you bring to us is real and true.

>> stay well, david a

>>

>>

>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Ann Margret....

>>> This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda,

>>> " Vietnam Woman Of The Year, " story.

>>>

>>> Viet Nam 1966

>>>

>>> , (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet

>>> Nam

>>> , other than he had been shot by a sniper. 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.

>>>

>>> A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local

>>> bookstore.

>>> wanted to see if he could get her to

>>> Sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock

>>> for

>>> the 7:30 signing.

>>>

>>> 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.

>>> Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign

>>> only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

>>>

>>> was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her

>>> know

>>> how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.. Ann Margret

>>> came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was

>>> soon

>>> 's turn.

>>>

>>> He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo.

>>> When

>>> he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not

>>> sign

>>> it. said, " I understand. I just wanted her to see it. "

>>>

>>> She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she

>>> said,

>>> " This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will

>>> sign

>>> his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have

>>> time for 'my gentlemen.''

>>>

>>> With that, she pulled across the table and planted a big kiss on

>>> him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she

>>> met

>>> over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated

>>> them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear.

>>> She

>>> then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

>>>

>>> Later at dinner, was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to

>>> talk

>>> about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the

>>> first

>>> time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.

>>>

>>> That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter

>>> and,

>>> for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never

>>> forget

>>> Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness

>>> meant to my husband.

>>>

>>> I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across

>>> who

>>> served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am

>>> grateful

>>> for all those who have served their country.

>>>

>>> If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will

>>> help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the

>>> contribution our service people make.

>>>

>>>

[Guest guest]

Jane went to Hanoi and made a point of saying that the people there

were also people who were fighting and suffering in the war - and I

might add, a war that those people did not initiate! As is true today,

that war was started on a false pretext by the US! Now, of course,

they're making war on their own people too - I apologize, Garnet.

>

> What happened with Jane Fonda? And what a beautiful story - thank you.

>

> > Re: Fw: Ann Margret - classy lady- a great

> veteran's day

> > story!

> >

> >

> >> For what it's worth department Ray, I was in my jeep going back

> to our

> >> quanset hut after duty that 1966

> >> Christmas, perhaps the twenty first of December, don't recall,

> when I saw

> >> a

> >> crew of about tweny guys in civilian clothes, a strange sight as

> to see

> >> an

> >> american in civilian clothes was very very rare, they were

> sitting up the

> >> stage for a show, All the folks in the show were pitching in and

> >> helping,

> >> except for Ann, Bob and the little guy , maybe Jerry, with the

> mustache,

> >> but

> >> they entertained us while we put things in place. Mr. Hope

> twirling his

> >> golf

> >> club, For my part, I got to sit up just off the stage and watch,

> all by

> >> myself.

> >> Everyone in the show broke their backs to put on a fun time, even

> though

> >> the

> >> temps were in the nineties, they certainly enjoyed what they were

> doing,

> >> and

> >> all to include Mr Hope an Ann were as friendly as if every GI

> there were

> >> dear friends. I was not aware the show was to go on, so it was

> fate that

> >> took me by there. Personally I thought after the show, Ann

> Margaret got

> >> her

> >> boost from body, as she was outclassed by the remainder of the

> crew. but

> >> her heart was truly into entertaining the troops. Even short on

> talent,

> >> she

> >> won everyone over.

> >> And yes, we heard all about Jane Fonda from Hanoi Radio, to this

> day I

> >> cannot bring myself to look at her.

> >> I have no doubt the story you bring to us is real and true.

> >> stay well, david a

> >>

> >> On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 6:09 PM, ray bruns <delrayone@...

> <mailto:delrayone%40sisna.com>> wrote:

> >>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> Ann Margret....

> >>> This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda,

> >>> " Vietnam Woman Of The Year, " story.

> >>>

> >>> Viet Nam 1966

> >>>

> >>> , (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time

> in Viet

> >>> Nam

> >>> , other than he had been shot by a sniper. 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.

> >>>

> >>> A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local

> >>> bookstore.

> >>> wanted to see if he could get her to

> >>> Sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12

> o'clock

> >>> for

> >>> the 7:30 signing.

> >>>

> >>> 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.

> >>> Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she

> would sign

> >>> only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

> >>>

> >>> was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and

> let her

> >>> know

> >>> how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.. Ann

> Margret

> >>> came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it

> was

> >>> soon

> >>> 's turn.

> >>>

> >>> He presented the book for her signature and then took out the

> photo.

> >>> When

> >>> he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would

> not

> >>> sign

> >>> it. said, " I understand. I just wanted her to see it. "

> >>>

> >>> She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she

> >>> said,

> >>> " This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly

> will

> >>> sign

> >>> his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I

> always have

> >>> time for 'my gentlemen.''

> >>>

> >>> With that, she pulled across the table and planted a big

> kiss on

> >>> him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young

> men she

> >>> met

> >>> over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she

> appreciated

> >>> them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough

> to hear.

> >>> She

> >>> then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

> >>>

> >>> Later at dinner, was very quiet. When I asked if he'd

> like to

> >>> talk

> >>> about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the

> >>> first

> >>> time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.

> >>>

> >>> That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little

> straighter

> >>> and,

> >>> for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll

> never

> >>> forget

> >>> Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of

> kindness

> >>> meant to my husband.

> >>>

> >>> I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come

> across

> >>> who

> >>> served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am

> >>> grateful

> >>> for all those who have served their country.

> >>>

> >>> If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps

> it will

> >>> help others to become aware of how important it is to

> acknowledge the

> >>> contribution our service people make.

> >>>

> >>>