FishingRod

Hello!
I was browsing through some posts and happened to catch that you were in vietnam with the USMC. My dad was too and was also diagnosed with ALS in december. I would like to talk with you more, so if you feel up to it drop me a "line" when you are on. Thanks so much, I look forward to speaking with you!

Hey,
When you do a reply you have to go to my site,I was in the Navy from 61 to 64 they had the kidde cruise then only 3 years requied.Two weeks after I left my ship it was involved in Gulf Of Tonkin,I was getting discharged in Ca and all hell boke lose,I served on USS Ticonderoga.My brother did 30 years in Air Force and retired in SanAntonio,I live in SC,beach is 12 miles away.I was dx Aug 25th 2010,one week later my bride of 45 years passed away.I was a big fish eater but never caught them.Have a great day and good luck---------------------Ken

Hello FishingRod, and welcome!
Is your name Rod, FishingRod? Or is it perhas a beanpole physique that we share in common that leads to your name?
Hoping all is well for you, and that your Ranch weekend that I read about here was fulfilling!

Hi Ken,
Yes, I am a vet. USMC, 1963-67. Vietnam 64. Yes the veterans association has been great to me, especially disabled veterans in San Antonio, Texas. Where do you live? New Braunfels is just down the road from us.

How long have you had ALS?

Have a great day, and always have an extra fishing rod!

Hey Dude my daughter lives in New Braunfels down the road from you.Sorry your here,first thing let me know if you are a Vet because the VA can help you a lot,spend time with us and your questions will be answered.-------------------------Ken