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Published November 12, 2016 by Jim

Veterans Day 2016

Today we honor the men and women who have served our country – our brave veterans. America’s history is built on the dedication and service of our military personnel who have put themselves in harms way, far from home and loved ones. They all deserve our thoughts, prayers and thanks for their dedication and sacrifice. On behalf of the Donut Dollies Documentary, we wish to extend our gratitude to our Veterans and the Red Cross Donut Dollies who served them.

Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson proudly showing the Thank You For Your Service medallion presented to her by Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson proudly showing the Thank You For Your Service medallion presented to her by Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson thanking Korean Veteran Danny Macias (left), WWII & Korean Veteran Moses Diaz (center) and Veteran David Diaz Gonzales (right) for their service at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson thanking Korean Veteran Danny Macias (left), WWII & Korean Veteran Moses Diaz (center) and Veteran David Diaz Gonzales (right) for their service at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe taking a moment at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe taking a moment at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces

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American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published May 30, 2016 by Jim

Red Cross Donut Dollies remembering our Vietnam Veterans

Red Cross Donut Dollies Aggie, Mary, Dorset, Wanda and Linda remember our Vietnam Veterans

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American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published May 30, 2016 by Jim

Memorial Day 2016

Today we honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

!Dorset in the rain at wall profile crop

Please join us in keeping them in our thoughts always.

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American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 8, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies receive a warm welcome in Tuy Hòa, Vietnam

Mary and Dorset (in their vintage uniforms) were warmly welcomed at Bob’s Café American in Tuy Hòa, Vietnam. They were both very moved by this gesture, and enjoyed some terrific BBQ!

We are a little over a week into our trip to Vietnam with the Donut Dollies and things are going very well. We’ve met some wonderful people – both Vietnamese and ex-pats – who have been very welcoming and helpful on our quest. We’ll be sharing more photos in the days to come.

Tuy Hoa welcome at Bob's

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas Tuy Hoa veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 7, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies visit Nha Trang

While in Nha Trang, Mary and Dorset spoke with a friendly local women in their attempt to locate the villa where the Donut Dollies lived. As this trip is about locating history, they found that sometimes what you’re searching for isn’t on a map, but locked deep within memories. Our journey of discovery continues…

Mary & Dorset in Nha Trang with a friendly local lady

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories Nha Trang RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 4, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies journey to Vietnam has begun

With the first couple days of filming completed, here’s a first look at Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe on their first trip to Vietnam in 46 years. The first photo shows these longtime friends in Nha Trang and the second shows Mary meeting the local wildlife in Dong Ba Thin. The last photo shows Norm on his birthday as he receives his birthday cake from his mother (these mother and son smiles are priceless). In case you were wondering, happy birthday translates to chúc mừng sinh nhật in Vietnamese. Please check back to see more photos as this once-on-a-lifetime trip continues through Cam Ranh, Cu Chi, Nha Trang, Pleiku, Qui Nhon and Tuy Hoa.

Mary & Dorset in Nha Trang - P1010621 - edited version

Mary meets the local wildlife in Dong Ba Thin - P1010559 - edited version

Norm & Dorset with birthday cake in Vietnam - edited version

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Dong Ba Thin Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories Nha Trang RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published February 26, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies Documentary begins filming in Vietnam

Later today, Norm Anderson, the director of the Donut Dollies Documentary will arrive in Saigon/Ho Chi Min City with two Red Cross Donut Dollies, Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe to begin filming their return to Vietnam for the first time in over 46 years. Along with a film crew including Jess Hill (Producer), Joe Cicio (Cameraman) and Angeline Herron (Camerawoman), they will be filming in Cam Ranh, Cu Chi, Nha Trang, Pleiku, Qui Nhon and Tuy Hoa. The mission of this trip is to document the memories of two of the 627 college graduates who volunteered through the American Red Cross to serve our brave soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Videos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published February 24, 2015 by Jim

The Journey of the Donut Dollies to Vietnam Begins

In just a couple days, Norm Anderson and his crew will begin filming the return of two Red Cross Donut Dollies, Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe, as they return to Vietnam for the first time in over 46 years. These women, along with 625 other college graduates volunteered through the American Red Cross to serve our brave soldiers during the Vietnam War.

 

Videos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

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