Does the place, 'Dai La Pass, Vietnam', and the date, Aug. 12, 1969 have a significant or special meaning to you? Were you there? Do you know a former veteran Marine that we know only as "Sugarbear"? Do you know of the Marine PFC who was Killed In Action at that place and time?
I want you to read Tom Ramey’s story below. What we want is to put this to a close after all these years. We realize that some of the survivors mentioned in his story may not be living now, and we know that some have already contacted Tom just very recently.
If you can help, contact Tom Ramey using the information below, or email us by clicking here.
Also, it would be extremely helpful if you would take time to email this page link to all the friends that you can. Pass it on! When Tom has the information or contacts that he is looking for, I will replace this page with the results. So, check back here occasionally to see if this page is still here.
Thank you!
Tom B.
Tom Ramey’s story
On Aug. 12, ‘69, we woke to a rocket and mortar attack on the Division Headquarters area. Sappers launched a ground assault aimed primarily at Headquarters Battalion positions.
One sapper attack was against the Service Company Motor Transport area; leaving three Killed In Action and two wounded badly. James E. Gase, Michael J. Gregorius, Michael H. Ray, a black marine known only as ‘Sugar Bear", and another marine (KIA) whose identity is unknown to me.
Anyone having information about the unknown marine killed in action, and Sugar Bear, that night at Hill 327 near Dai La Pass, please contact:
Thomas C. Ramey
1309 Harrison Ave.
Kingsport, Tenn. 37605
Phone: 423-247-7570
Posted: June, 2001