Pete
09-30-2016, 11:00
Vietnam vets to pay homage to Martha Raye at Fort Bragg
http://www.fayobserver.com/military/vietnam-vets-to-pay-homage-to-martha-raye-at-fort/article_77e92cf1-cabc-56e9-a86f-59dad2ce32b5.html
"While other celebrities chose to broadcast their Vietnam appearances from Saigon, Martha Raye didn't shy away from visiting the small, remote outposts where many soldiers were serving and fighting.
Often flanked by her beloved Green Berets, "Col. Maggie" was a frequent and gracious visitor to U.S. troops serving in the jungles of Southeast Asia.
Unlike other celebrities, Dick Ellis said he could tell that Raye wanted to be with the troops.
During Ellis' 18 months in Vietnam with the Armed Forces Vietnam Network, he said Raye visited at least three times for television and radio appearances.
He interviewed her each time as she crisscrossed the country to visit "her troops.".."
Just a reminder for those that don't know - she is buried at the Ft Bragg Cemetery.
http://www.fayobserver.com/military/vietnam-vets-to-pay-homage-to-martha-raye-at-fort/article_77e92cf1-cabc-56e9-a86f-59dad2ce32b5.html
"While other celebrities chose to broadcast their Vietnam appearances from Saigon, Martha Raye didn't shy away from visiting the small, remote outposts where many soldiers were serving and fighting.
Often flanked by her beloved Green Berets, "Col. Maggie" was a frequent and gracious visitor to U.S. troops serving in the jungles of Southeast Asia.
Unlike other celebrities, Dick Ellis said he could tell that Raye wanted to be with the troops.
During Ellis' 18 months in Vietnam with the Armed Forces Vietnam Network, he said Raye visited at least three times for television and radio appearances.
He interviewed her each time as she crisscrossed the country to visit "her troops.".."
Just a reminder for those that don't know - she is buried at the Ft Bragg Cemetery.