The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Col. Simons and the Son Tay Raid (11/20-21/1970) - Sep. 3rd, 2003

http://www.psywarrior.com/sontay.html ^

[ExSoldier]

Actually regarding the operation to rescue the Perot Hostages, Simmons didn't foment the prison riot, his "on the ground" local intrepreter and guide did. A young man I believe was named something like "Rashid" and his reward, was a ticket to American and the Perot influence to win him sanctuary and eventually full citizenship without any immigration "hassles."

One of the ideas that Simmons floated was to have the EDS guys purchase two Walther PPK pistols and have them equipped with suppressors to be used as a last resort. They weren't needed. Simmons also had Perot provide a TON of money to be used for local bribes and this money was in fact used for such...more useful than the guns. Politicians everywhere are so predictable. $$$$$!

[tmprincesa]

Is there a list of the Son Tay Raiders somewhere?

Try this link

[ExSoldier]

I hit the link and browsed the list and Bingo!!

THERE he IS: SSG John E Rodriguez....what a guy!

[SAMWolf]

Hi larryjohnson. You were at Tan Son Nhut about that time weren't you?

[SAMWolf]

Hi Phil Dragoo.

Funny how Kerry is now claiming he's a Vietnam Veteran but fails to mention the "against the war" part of his career.

Thanks for posting the equipment pictures.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks for providing more detail on the Perot Hostages.

[SAMWolf]

Glad we could help provide some info for you.

[larryjohnson]

yes,play it( 29) again,sam

[SAMWolf]

Thanks larryjohnson.

I left RVN on November 2nd, 1970. I just missed being in-country when the Raid was carried out.