001 7am leaving Nha Trang northbound Hwy 1.JPG
002 Proceeding north toward Ninh Hoa.jpg
003 Monkey Mountains off the coast of Ninh Hoa.JPG
004 Making our way through Ninh Hoa.JPG
005 Rice farmer along QL26 (old QL21) westbound to The Pass.JPG
006 One of many brick kilns along QL26.JPG
007 Old French bunker near Duc My along QL26.JPG
008 Entering The Pass.JPG
009 One hour of winding roads through The Pass.JPG
010 Our motorcycle police escort.JPG
011 Many switchbacks in The Pass.JPG
012 The Pass is still dangerous.JPG
013 Bridge 21 as we near M'Drak (old Khanh Duong).jpg
014 M'Drak district entry point - 40 miles in 2 Hrs.jpg
015 Entering M'Drak (old Khanh Duong).jpg
016 Turning left off QL26 to M'Drak District Offices.jpg
017 D.O.V.E. envoy and M'Drak officials meet.JPG
018 Mr. Phan Van Chan, Chair M'Drak People's Committee greets us.JPG
019 Group photo op before driving to the school dedication.JPG
020 Former Camp Reil-Davis one half mile on left.JPG
021 Right turn before Camp R-D heading toward school.JPG
022 Crossing the river near the old water point area.jpg
023 The school is near the foot of these mountains.JPG
024 Entrance to the school grounds on the left.jpg
025 Hoang Van Thu Junior High School entrance.JPG
026 School building circa August 2008.jpg
027 Color guard and drum corps await our arrival.jpg
028 Everyone is ready for our procession.JPG
029 Students salute us and march in place.jpg
030 We are treated as dignitaries.JPG
031 Smiles and salutes - a wonderful reception.jpg
032 Color guard and drum corps reach the podium.JPG
033 Translation - Dedication Ceremony, building with 6 classrooms, Hoang Van Thu Junior High School, EaMlay, April 29, 2009.JPG
034 Honorees Do Nguyen, John & Gail Craven, Adrienne Craven Bell.JPG
035 Honorees Adrienne, Pat Youngs (Wayne Elkins Sr.'s widow), Tracy & Wayne Elkins Jr..JPG
036 The bearers of bouquets stand by.JPG
037 Students deliver the bouquets.JPG
038 Pat, Tracy & Wayne receive their bouquets.JPG
039 Principal, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Ly in blue and studetns.JPG
040 More of the students - 284 in total - grades 6-9.jpg
041 Teachers and students share enthusiasm.jpg
042 Principal welcomes D.O.V.E. envoy and local officials.jpg
043 Three talented students begin our entertainment.jpg
044 A young crooner sings for us.JPG
045 Two dancers in preparation.JPG
046 A beautiful, free form dance.JPG
047 A budding songstress.JPG
048 She is beautiful and sings beautifully.JPG
049 The teachers perform a powerful song.JPG
050 Do Nguyen is asked to sing in his native tongue.JPG
051 Do sings with great passion.JPG
052 Principal delivers her formal Thank You.JPG
053 John & Gail reflecting...1969-2009.jpg
054 Do explains the reason behind the school project.JPG
055 John challenges the teachers to demand the best of their students.JPG
056 John challenges the students to succeed and help others less fortunate.JPG
057 Pat and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dien, Vice Chair PC begin the ribbon cutting.JPG
058 John and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dien continue cutting.jpg
059 Wayne Elkins Jr. and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dien finish cutting the ribbon.JPG
060 Congratulations time - John and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dien.JPG
061 Unveiling the plaque - John and Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dien.JPG
062 A tender moment of realization.JPG
063 A moment of emotional support.JPG
064 Davenport-Elkins-McLaughlin are memorialized.JPG
065 Pat and John present 16 scholarships.JPG
066 Each student receives a D.O.V.E. Fund school packet.JPG
067 Adrienne, Gail & John present Mrs. Nguyen Thi Ly soccer balls and English-Vietnamese dictionaries.jpg
068 Pat Youngs plants the living memorial.JPG
069 Tracy Elkins plants the living memorial.JPG
070 Wayne Elkins Jr. plants the living memorial.JPG
071 Each of the 6 classes sing lively songs for us.JPG
072 We clap to the rhythm of their songs.JPG
073 EaMlay commune children look on.jpg
074 Fred Grimm, Past D.O.V.E. Chair, shows his broken thumb trick.JPG
075 One final salute and smile as we begrudgingly depart.jpg
076 Celebration lunch at the People's Committee Offices.JPG
077 Developing a new relationship.JPG
078 Toasting a fine dedication and a new friendship.JPG
079 Wayne & Tracy reflect on our day during dinner.JPG
080 Words not required....JPG