December 1, 2011

Please Help This Ranger

Aaron Causey is the nephew of Ranger Ron Causey, a good friend, one of the men I served with in Vietnam.  Aaron is a member of the 10th Mountain Division  and lost both legs and suffered head trauma while on combat duty in Afghanastan.  I would appreciate it if any of y’all would send him a ‘get well’ or ‘thinking of you’ or ‘thanks for your service’ card.  Aaron was married only eight months ago and his wife is at his side in Bethesda while he awaits additional surgery.

To get info. about Aaron and updates on his progress go to:                                                                                               www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaroncausey

Thanks.

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June 22, 2011

First Enemy Contact, Dien Khanh

Dien Khanh (Republic of Vietnam) describes in vivid, first person perspective a soldier’s first year in Vietnam (1965-66).  Like a good action movie, the book starts with a bang — literally! — with the account of a mine detonation on the road to the town of Dien Khanh.  Shortly after that, the author’s first contact with the enemy is told in tension-filled detail.  Regis puts the reader right in the thick of the action.

Regis Murphy Jr and reconnaissance platoon, Nha Trang, 1965

Suddenly, I noticed the stillness of the place and I felt my heart begin to pound.  Perhaps it was intuition, for a moment later the man immediately behind me fired a shot which caused me to jump into the ditch alongside our trail, just missing a punji pit!  As I turned to look around my eyes looked directly into the eyes of a dead man “looking” back at me!  The man had a small hole just under his left eye with just a small drop of blood flowing from it.  His weapon, an American made thirty caliber carbine, was pointing right at me.

Just before all Hell broke out going uphill at Dien Khanh

Fires after initial contact with the enemy, at the cornfield

The story of combat and survival is intense.  The author writes with uncommon candor that relays the dense mixture of emotions dealt with while reacting with speed and confidence to unimaginable and deadly situations.

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June 20, 2011

Books by Regis Murphy, Jr.

One Eyed Fat Old Men

A series of short stories of grandfathers you never would have imagined existed but you’ll soon be glad to know they do and that they’re everywhere!

KIN

“The more I learn of my ‘kin,’ the more I hope I was adopted!”  A real life description of some ‘kin’ you may even recognize as being your own!

Dien Khanh (Republic of Vietnam)

A place where nightmares were born and innocence died! One man’s account of a year (1965-1966) in Vietnam.  Nam Vets, this one’s for you!

I’ll Walk You Out

Inspirational short stories of compassion, understanding, and reality.  And the angel said, “Don’t be afraid.”

The Righters

When family, friends, and the judicial system all fail to correct an injustice, there remains one final and viable solution: The Righters!

All books available, $9.95 each (except One Eyed Fat Old Men, $8.95) directly from the author, using the contact form below.  Inquiries for bulk sales welcome.  A portion of all sales go to veterans organizations.  Thank you for your support of our troops.  Sincerely, Regis

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June 18, 2011

Dien Khanh (Republic of Vietnam) now available!

Dien Khanh (Republic of Vietnam) by Regis Murphy Jr, 2011

“When you expect peace, prepare for war!”

However, the author asserts, there is no amount of preparation that can adequately make one ready for the madness of it all, whether he emerges as a winner or a loser.  Nor can anything prepare survivors for the aftermath of such experiences that continue to impact them long after the guns fall silent.
Dien Khanh relays the story of Regis’s first tour of duty in Vietnam.  Told in his trademark conversational style, the book engages the reader.  The unbelievable horrors of war are revealed as seen by men who were there, and told with incredible honesty and even a touch of humor.
A terrific read for veterans, students of history, family of those who served, or anyone who enjoys a first person account of events most of us will never encounter.
Available now as an eBook at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and iTunes.
Print copies are $9.95, available only through direct order.

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