By Jay Peterson
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In an earlier edition of the Hotel 2/5 newsletter, I authored a story about The Tri Ân Monument, a memorial that was dedicated to Vietnam war veterans thanks to the efforts of Mr. Yung Nguyen and is located in Louisville, Kentucky. In September of 2024, two weeks prior to our Seattle reunion, I made the trip up there to meet…
A Short Walk Back in History SSGT Paul Kellum My adventure with 2nd Battalion Hotel 2/5 began around December 26 or 27th. I had come off a 30-day leave after completing ITR at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The bus dropped me off in front Headquarters Battalion and I reported in. I was told to wait outside and a few minutes later…