MY DATE WITH DESTINY:
SAIGON SHUFFLE 2.0
EXPANDED EDITION
SAIGON SHUFFLE 2.0
EXPANDED EDITION
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1968
SAIGON SHUFFLE 2.0 is an unconventional photo illustrated, firstperson account of the Vietnam War. Beginning with the draft, participating in the War and a parade on the streets of Chicago in 1986. Over 75 original photographs and documents enhance the visual impact of this autobiographical account. Saigon Shuffle 2.0 features eyewitness accounts of historic events as well as multiple perspectives on the military action in Vietnam.
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“I was lucky to have survived. I was also fortunate to be able to serve in a capacity that allowed me to observe the war, as well as everyone involved, from multiple perspectives.“ Dominic R. Sondy
Recruits had their hair sheared off, were tested, vaccinated, and lectured. All of these things took time and much of that time was spent waiting.
The official photo that would have been sent to my hometown newspaper, if...
A spotless set of clothes and polished boots were like a neon sign that read, “I just got here. Please shoot me.�
Shortly after my first week with Charlie Company, I was assigned a position in an old-fashion slowwalking mine sweeping team.
Cool evening breezes usually brought welcome relief from the sweltering daytime temperatures.
While on patrol in the rice paddies, a PFC temps the children. They are not begging for candy– their focus is an American cigarette.
We went back after the injured Grunts, the wounded were badly hurt; we carried/dragged them back to the APC.
You’re a REMF now, a Rear Echelon Mother Fucker!
Stars and Stripes published my pictures and the story about the Major adopting a Vietnamese girl...I had the job.
Miss America and her court with other PIO staffers and myself (lower right corner.)
President Richard M. Nixon presents the Distinguished Service Cross medals to three GIs during his only visit to Vietnam.
Circumstances presented me with the honor of working with Tony.
Photo by Tony Hallas
They probably wouldn’t have appreciated the poster hanging in the darkroom.
Spc. 5 Jack La Rocca, 1st Infantry Division 1st Admin Company checks a woman from Chanh Luu village as her child watches inquisitively.
Every Vietnamese I interviewed knew that we would have to leave some day.
My appreciation for having survived and my returning home never stopped.
CHICAGO VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME PARADE JUNE 13, 1986
Searching for names on the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Dominic Rocco Sondy was born in Detroit Michigan in 1947. He is the author of two non-fiction books: Saigon Shuffle 2.0 and Last Ark of the Railroad. He has also written, and illustrated, Used Buggy Parts. Used Buggy Parts features digital collage to create the creatures illustrated in this farcical guide to automotive entomology. In addition to his work as a writer and photographer Sondy has also developed a digital technique to made hard-line illustrations. www.saigonshuffle.com Contact Dominic: tel: 231-633-1929 email: dominic@vintageimage.biz