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Richard Calmes | profile | all galleries >> VIETNAM WAR 1968-1969 >> Children of the War

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Children of the War

Children went on about life seemingly oblivious to us and the war around them.

Siblings	Off to School!	2 Sisters	School Bus Stop
Sister and Brother	The Amazing Polaroid	Fishing Brothers	Outdoor Classroom
Girl on Steps

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Lorenzo Watson		05-Nov-2022 05:22
Looking 4 Cecil Kirby from Oklahoma he was with the 61st Petroleum Co. Vietnam, my name is Bo Watson or Potts.

michael r floyd		15-Jul-2016 21:42
my name is Michael Floyd. was stationed at ramason Thailand, and fathered a child with nong lock wa de silisoc in 1974-75. radio relay field station near udorn. the child was born in 75 her name poncho and been looking for her for years. can anyone help me. she lived in soy som pon. I left and never heard anything from her again. please help, I have cll, and finding my daughter poncho would mean the world to me before I die.

Kathy		20-Nov-2015 23:30
I have a friend whose husband was saved by an American GI. That GI brought back my friend, his mother and a brother. The GI became his adopted father. I found out the story when I asked my friend why her husband's last name as American (he is Vietnamese) and she told me this amazing story. He just took his family to Vietnam - his first visit back since he left at 11 years old.

Guest		04-Jul-2013 18:52
sad after all these years...... what did we accomplish but death on both sides....

Guest		04-Jul-2013 18:50
still sad after all these years.............

chulaivet1966		23-Feb-2012 19:13
I'm new here. Although this is difficult to admit on public forum, I see these photos of the kids and it rips my heart out as I wonder if they survived and what are they doing now, if so. I have carried these emotions with me for over 45 years and it does not get easier. I have many similar photos (from other sites) that I included in my personal DVD documentary of my time in Nam. Me: USMC 1965-69 - BLT 1/5 (Fighting Fifth)- RVn Feb. 66 - March 67 - WIA 9/11/66 Apologies for this novel...carry on...

laine		01-Mar-2010 20:56
Children are always the victims...I hope they grew without scars.

Guest		19-Jul-2009 04:38
I saw the children of Viet Nam in 1967 as an 18 year old American soldier. I was surprised at the number of children after TET in the Hue area who appeared to be orphans. I was astonished to see so many children with smiles who had not forgotten how to play in spite of the war. Years later, when I became a parent, the memories of the children haunted me. I remember when Sa Lang, a Vietnamese mother, told me that she wished foreigners (Americans) would leave her country. She cried when talking about the suffering of the children and families. I was young and thought I was helping the world by being there. In early 1968 I discovered that I was the universal soldier....and that our war efforts were hurting people more than they were helping people. ...The lessons of youth...sad for the children.

Guest		14-Apr-2009 00:30
I was born in 1969 my father and several uncles were in the service they never spoke about vietnam this is a way for me to learn about what they find too panful to speak about.

Tori		24-May-2008 19:22
i believe i can fly!!!!!! i believe i can touch the sky!!!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest		13-Nov-2007 09:29
The pictures of all these galleries are not only very impressive and informative, they also show your talent in composing. Congratulation! Vote.

CIS		01-Jul-2007 01:13
I viewed each one feeling the weight of their time in life.

mathilda williams		02-Jun-2007 20:48
i am moved beyond words. an inspirational gallery. voted mathilda

jadeXxX		19-Apr-2007 08:16
this is sad man!! XxX

Maxim Popykin		01-Feb-2007 06:04
just brilliant! v

Greg Little		28-Jan-2007 22:58
Fantasic summary of the human side of this. Such innocence in the midst of conflict.

Nestor Derkach		24-Jan-2007 16:22
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with pbase on this subject . Vote

Tom Briggs		15-Sep-2006 15:06
Richard ... great shots of Vietnamese children. In my Potpourri gallery, I've got some shots of an orphanage we used to sponsor about 20 miles outside of Saigon. Every time I look at those old shots, I can't help but wonder whatever became of them. A long time ago ... glad you made it back safely.

Jeanne Newman		04-Jun-2006 16:18
Those who were air-lifted after the fall in 1975 came to army depots across this country. I was a 24 year old teacher in rural Pennsylvania when 45,000 Vietnamese refugees were brought to our area. I remember their faces as if it was yesterday. Your work - all of it - has given me so much to ponder. Beautiful and skillful and truly memorable images.

Guest		02-Mar-2006 21:51
What a document...! amazing photos! Voted. Thanks for your work...

Hans Meerbeek		04-Feb-2006 17:46
Impressive gallery.Voted

lorin niculae		02-Feb-2006 08:07
a look full of simpathy. very true fotojournalism here. bravo and a vote!

Les Gadula		02-Feb-2006 03:46
What a gem. You have my vote.

Guest		17-Jan-2006 12:14
Excellent gallery !

Carol E Sandgren		10-Dec-2005 06:20
Just had to come back for another look/ The one good thing is that the children WERE so young and seemingly oblivious to the chaos going on around them. I have to wonder where they are today. Fantastic reportage photography, Richard, and so very touching! Thank you once again for sharing with us all. Carol

Jola Dziubinska		09-Dec-2005 19:44
My big vote for this gallery. Very true and touching images.

Guest		29-Nov-2005 04:46
Yep, the ones that landmines and napalm let live. Kids are the future and they are the same where ever you go. Voted for this gallery, too.

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