John McCain (DL 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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14:44 Everywhere We Went kangaroos gatheredlmili on the streets blocking traffic. King's Cross. 1 0 Australia is a land of contrasts-georgraphicalbf a part of Southeast Asia but culturalbf a part of the Western tradition. She is a rugged countzjgyet full of charm. MCCain's visit to Sydnqf, the largest cigf in Australia, helped confrm the belief that the people down under are some of the warmest and friendliest in the world. Everywhere the sailors of - ASW Group One went-from the rnacqnfcent beaches to the scenic Blue Mountains-from Kings Cross to the worldifamous zoo at Tarontga Park-thgf found a special brand of Southern I-Iospitaligf. The controversial Opera House.

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ON I-Iello Father, HeIlo Mom. We are of of Viet Nam. War's not veiy Entertaining. U PATROL With our sonar pinging we are training. You remember Bobby Bolling, He was hit while Out patrolling. All day long it's just the same. I You're a sailorivvith a number, not a name. Dearest Father, Dearest Mom, Why this war in Viet Nam? How I wish that It vvere better, Or at least that,I'd luck out and get a letter. We are steaming Evegf day, But vve get no Extra pay. So with your Words And your praises Push the bills in Washington that give us raises. We're all thankful We're on ship Looking healthy, Feeling ft. But the soldiers All so humble, They're the ones W With their rifles And their tommies, Do thgf think a- , ii NH fwfr WU UF . 'Fi ho're Jqghting in the jungle. ,.,,,,q1 Bout their Mommies? Thgfre just chfing In this war ' as Hoping that their sons Will have to fght no more. Good-bye Father, Good-bye Mom. Pray I soon leave Viet Nam. I do miss you Ver much y . Between unreps I will try to keep in touch. Ifyou have some Extra mongfs, Send it wrapped in Sunday funnies. Ijust found out My draft notice Was not for me, b ut it was for my brother Otis. I-Patrick I-Iemy 'Wm .F In