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| Robert L. Bellville |
Well CJ, the Bob Hope Show I saw was held on the 24th of December 1967 in Lai Khe, Vietnam.
It was a real treat for us to see Bob Hope along with all the other entertainers he brought with him.
I remember one of the first things that came to my mind was memories of watching this great American on television as a kid, as he put on Christmas shows for our troops all around the world.
Now here I was, a part of one of those shows.
Some of the guests he had with him were:
Raquel Welch
Miss World
Phil Crosby
Les Brown with his Band of Renown
I know there were many more, (especially a lot of good looking girls), but I don't remember who else now. I do know that myself and all the troops just loved them.
As always, Bob made many jokes, one of them being:
“I hope Charlie knows there is a cease fire on and he doesn't send any rockets our way.”
I sat there remembering all the Christmases past and thinking, “Now here I am, 12,000 miles from home.” It was different, but Bob brought part of the world with him that day for the 1st Infantry and the show was great.
Robert L. Bellville
“I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but I can do something. The something I ought to do, I can do, and by the grace of God, I will.” ~Everett Hale
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| Bob Hope - Raquel Welch |
Raquel Welch
Miss World
Phil Crosby
Les Brown with his Band of Renown
I know there were many more, (especially a lot of good looking girls), but I don't remember who else now. I do know that myself and all the troops just loved them.
As always, Bob made many jokes, one of them being:
“I hope Charlie knows there is a cease fire on and he doesn't send any rockets our way.”
I sat there remembering all the Christmases past and thinking, “Now here I am, 12,000 miles from home.” It was different, but Bob brought part of the world with him that day for the 1st Infantry and the show was great.
To me Bob Hope was and will always be one of the greatest Americans ever.
Robert L. Bellville
U.S. Army - ’66 - ‘67
Vietnam
Vietnam
“I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but I can do something. The something I ought to do, I can do, and by the grace of God, I will.” ~Everett Hale
Feel free to comment on this post. You are also invited to write about anything you want to share with other vets. Memoirs From Nam is YOUR blog. You are writing America's history ...
