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Jonita Bonham - A Nurse's Story
Posted by: dysfunctionalveteran

Video duration: 830 seconds

The true story of Jonita Bonham, who served as a nurse in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and the Air Force during the Korean War. She received the Distinguished Flying Cross for her role in helping to save the crew of a downed aircraft during the Korean War - the only woman to receive this decoration. Narration and music by Pat Mendoza.

Related: war, nursing story

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Year of the Monkey
Posted by: dysfunctionalveteran

Video duration: 230 seconds

Song about the 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam
Song written and performed by Pat Mendoza
other vocal: Julie Schwabauer
copyright 1990
Pat Mendoza
patmendoza.com
Photos of The Wall courtesy Suzanne Sigona
other photos Pat Mendoza, Donald Swank

Related: vietnam, tet, 1968

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Return to Makin Island iPod Version
Posted by: dysfunctionalveteran

Video duration: 446 seconds

True story of the recovery of 19 US Marines Killed in Action on Makin Island in WWII and their return home to Arlington National Cemetery 58 years later. Story: Pat Mendoza. Music arranged by Pat Mendoza Trumpet: Steve Wiest. Singers: the Islanders and Pat Mendoza
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your information is ...
By: gmwwc. on 26 May 12, 03:15:46
your information is a fine addition to this very? fine video.

Served in? the U.S. ...
By: joeasmythe. on 25 May 12, 22:43:08
Served in? the U.S. Army 1952-1953, but always had great respect for the gyrenes. Semper Fi guys.

(Continuation) ...
By: Michael Hilton. on 24 May 12, 21:04:29
(Continuation) Attending the burial service was a very moving event. As an aside the beach where the landing occurred (like Tarawa) was still covered with shells casings from the battle at the beach. The shore was also very rocky and the surf was brutal. Just getting to shore and then back out to a waiting submarine had? to have been a supreme challenge. I hope this information adds to the history of this story.

(continuation) ...
By: Michael Hilton. on 24 May 12, 21:02:50
(continuation) Another member of our group a former Marine later mentioned it to Marine friends in Washington and from there a Marine forensics team was sent to the island. While the remains we discovered were not part of the Raider group the Raider's remains were discovered. Our? Explorers Club group was invited to Washington for the burial service. Most of us went and met former Raiders who were there as well as several of the former Marine Corps Commandants etc. (more to follow)

I traveled to? ...
By: Michael Hilton. on 24 May 12, 20:57:31
I traveled to? Bataritari (Makin Atoll) with a group of friends (all members of The Explorers Club) in 1997 to examine reef regeneration and scuba dive. We spent a week on the island and while there an Australian member of our group found some human remains and showed them to me. As a physician I observed that the femur (upper leg) bone seemed too large to be from a native. It seemed to be from a man 6 feet tall. (The rest to follow)

My Great Uncle is ...
By: jgh671. on 12 May 12, 19:55:56
My Great Uncle is Cpl. Kenneth K. Kunkle, Mountain Home, Ark. k.I.A. Aug. 17, 1942 Returned home Dec.? 2000 Thank You for you ultimate service Uncle Kenny, you gave all for my freedoms. You will always be remembered, never forgotten. Love your niece Judy

God bless our ...
By: HorseSoldier176. on 26 Apr 12, 12:13:16
God bless our honored fallen brethren, God bless the Corps,? and God bless the United States of America. Horse

My Great Cousin ...
By: MrBrayden2001. on 19 Apr 12, 14:33:44
My Great Cousin Harold Kilgore was shot down over the Netherlands in 1942. Still missing..His sprite is still there. I wish? they could find him and bring him home to RIP next to his Mother

Cried like a baby ...
By: IloveMartyRobbins. on 15 Apr 12, 03:00:45
Cried like a baby while watching this. So did my husband who is a Viet Nam Vet. May we never forget? the brave men (and women) who serve our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Deeply, deeply ...
By: minatomorelli. on 11 Apr 12, 16:44:46
Deeply, deeply moving. ?

PFC Hick was my ...
By: Chris Holmes. on 09 Apr 12, 15:23:06
PFC Hick was my great Uncle. Nora, his sister, was my grandmother. Watching this video always makes me proud to serve my country.? Oorah Devil Dog!

Semper Fi - this ...
By: Roscoe27B. on 07 Apr 12, 00:16:36
Semper Fi - this video embodies what that means; to both Marines and American Patriots. It is unlike anything else from the Media. It may even bring a lump to your throat as? the Marines return to Makin Island to retrieve those left behind so long, long ago. We should never forget! The men & women in our military, police and fire fighters are our true heroes. The 99% 'Occupiers' are our excrement. Let us not confuse the two.

I just enjoyed? a ...
By: Trainwreck1959. on 06 Apr 12, 05:10:55
I just enjoyed? a good cry. All things in Gods time; welcome home Marines rest easy and know you are not forgotten. Thank You For Your Service!

This video is very ...
By: subwaydoll. on 30 Mar 12, 17:08:34
This video is very moving. I do not take my freedom for granted? ever!! Too much was paid to enjoy our freedom. Wake up America.

Thank you to all ...
By: DJKASH94. on 28 Mar 12, 20:32:59
Thank you to all WWll vets who fought so bravely and to the ones? who are still missing. May you all come home soon. God bless you and God bless America.

Semper Fi.. God ...
By: mrsbun27. on 28 Mar 12, 14:10:36
Semper Fi.. God Bless America and Our Troops Everywhere?

I served in Nam. ...
By: denniss265. on 27 Mar 12, 14:08:12
I served in Nam. This makes me cry.? Welcome Home Guys.

My dad was a Marine ...
By: rcdgtx1. on 19 Mar 12, 19:19:01
My dad was a Marine in WWII. He came back with? a Purple Heart. He saw men die. He saw friends die...God Bless you dad. Dad died in 2003 on May Day. A very sad day but we will be re-united again in time.

Makin Island ...
By: peepers47. on 19 Mar 12, 17:23:25
Makin Island Marines:? Thank you for giving your life so others could survive. Brave spirits, rest in peace.

Thank you for the ...
By: RustyAimer787. on 15 Mar 12, 22:46:07
Thank you for the honor.? Thank you for the memories. Captain Ross Aimer UAL Ret.

This is EXACTLY ...
By: mmfowler626. on 13 Mar 12, 14:59:30
This is EXACTLY what we mean when we say NO ONE? gets left behind. EVER. Semper Fi my fellow Marines, and welcome home.

A beautiful video, ...
By: Pupsmom4. on 09 Mar 12, 14:18:55
A beautiful video, thank you for posting it. Thank you to all those serving this great country, past, present, and future. God bless you? all!

I am a MOM, Mother ...
By: Pupsmom4. on 09 Mar 12, 14:17:25
I am a MOM, Mother of a Marine, and very proud of my son. Personal experience with? the Marines has taught me a great deal of respect for them The video DID say why, they did not know where they were buried. They moved quickly when they did find out. My son had to bring home the body of his best friend who died in Iraq, I have NEVER seen so much caring or respect given as the Corps does for their fallen comrades.

La Llorona~
Posted by: dysfunctionalveteran

Video duration: 580 seconds

traditional story retold and filmed by Pat Mendoza
Music composed by Pat Mendoza and Miguel Espinoza
Flamenco guitar by Miguel Espinoza
soprano Julie Scwabhauer

Related: la, llorona~, flamenco, guitar-, story, telling

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