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I am a retired principle engineer and a Vietnam Veteran. While in Vietnam I was assigned to the 170th Assault Helicopter Company, where I served as crew chief on a "huey". Not long after I retired and moved to Florida, I became extremely ill. My illness resulted in me being disabled. Candle making has been a distraction, enabling me to manage my pain. I have an outdoor studio, and a large...

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The Crew Chief Chronicles The Crew Chief Chronicles
A group of stories that take place Oct 1966 - Oct 1967, just one year, one year almost to the day. A year that would have an effect on me for as long as I l...
Updated 192 days ago | the crew chief chronicles vietnam october 1966 - october 1967170th assault helicopter company
Boat Boy Chronicles, Gus's Lodge Summer 1964 Boat Boy Chronicles, Gus's Lodge Summer 1964
A group of short stories that take place at a Lodge in 1964, just after I graduated from Braintree High. This was my first job full time job with my primary...
Updated 96 days ago | short_stories first_job summer_1964 boat antique dodge resort mobelknap mountain
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  • sally Aug 19, 2011 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    Your son is wise. Maybe a book or ??? I am very sorry to hear you are having health issues, take care my friend.
  • Sally Urbano Aug 18, 2011 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Hi Don,
    Sue sent me a link to your stories. I'm impressed by your writing style. It will take me awhile to read through them, enjoying them so far.. I think it's important work.
  • candleguy821 Aug 19, 2011 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Sally, this is a wonderful surprise comment. This was Gabe's idea,"Dad, you are part of the US history, and really should write your stories. When you pass this part of history will be lost". There you have it, and I should have started many years ago. I am 65 and not a well person. I well write as long as I am able.

    Donald

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