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mopinko

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3. i think of cliffordu. died of service related als.

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Tue May 26, 2026, 12:06 PM

Yesterday

loved him. got to spend a wk in portland w him while he was briefly in independent living. (he wouldnt let me come while he was in the hospital. grrr.)
he ended up back in the va hospital, mostly cuz his caregivers were assholes and thieves. 🤬🤬🤬

he remarried his ex wife, and she was by his side every day for the rest of his life.

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On Memorial Day, I say the names of lost friends .. especially Vietnam vets. That includes the late DUer Pinboy3niner [View all] Bo Zarts Yesterday OP

He is missed... as are they all, but he was one of our own. hlthe2b Yesterday #1

Indeed! 2naSalit Yesterday #2

i think of cliffordu. died of service related als. mopinko Yesterday #3

I got to meet him before he moved to Portland, when he was still doing well uppityperson Yesterday #14

he was a wonderful poet, and yes, a very good guy. mopinko Yesterday #16

Thanks for posting this. greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #4

"Sir" indeed. Thank you for this, Bo Zarts. democrank Yesterday #5

Not absolutely sure, but the unit patch looks like "101st Airborne". Enter stage left Yesterday #6

I thought the same. GP6971 Yesterday #9

Yes, Pinboy3Niner was a company commander in the 101st in the Central Highlands malthaussen 21 hrs ago #18

A very special DUer. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #7

Indeed. calimary 18 hrs ago #21

Thanks for this, Bo Zarts! I also revered Pinboy! lastlib Yesterday #8

I ❤️💛💙 this idea... ultralite001 Yesterday #10

See: marybourg Yesterday #11

Thank you... ultralite001 Yesterday #13

Thinking of him with love and appreciation. You too. mahina Yesterday #12

... Aristus Yesterday #15

Pinboy3Niner was in the 101st Airborne in the Central Highlands, Bo. malthaussen 21 hrs ago #17

Thanks, I seem to remember that now. Bo Zarts 20 hrs ago #19

I miss him malaise 20 hrs ago #20

heres what AI says hes wearing: TalenaGor 14 hrs ago #22

Definitely not the Medal of Honor. But it is captain's rank insignia on the right collar of Pinboy3niner's fatigues. Bo Zarts 9 hrs ago #25

Thank you and thank you for your service and now ... gorgeous photos. :) nt cliffside 14 hrs ago #23

he was so cool Skittles 11 hrs ago #24

Pinboy3niner Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #26