Agent Orange/Dioxin Page Index
C-123 Providers from the 12th Special Operations Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base spray defoliant over the jungle in South Vietnam. This Squadron began spraying in 1962. (Ref: Mission Vietnam, Seventh Air Force, USAF)
This featured site award was presented in the Spring of 1998, and again in Late Summer 1998
A Daughter Speaks Out
Vietnam Vet's daughter tells it like it is, please read
Agent Orange and Diabetes
March 29, 2000 interview
Agent Orange Talking Paper #1 by Gary D. Moore
An outline of facts everyone should know about AO/dioxin.
Agent Orange/Prostate Cancer
Good page on AO and Prostate Cancer
Australian Vietnam Veterans Health/Morbidity Study
Australian Veterans Web Site Worth looking at
Care and Feeding of Your Lawn without Chemicals by Gary D. Moore
A practical approach to lawn care
Michigan Agent Orange Commission
National Academy of Science 1996 Cancer List
National Academy of Science 1998 Report
Notes on Herbicides Used During the Vietnam War by Gary D. Moore
Ranch Hand Spray Amounts (One Column) from USAF Herb Tapes List
Ranch Hand Spray Amounts (Two Column) from USAF Herb Tapes List
Reading List (Links)
Veteran Information & Events Calendar
Web Sites of Interest
Agent Orange Flag Ordering Information
As a member of the Michigan Agent Orange Commission from early 1990, and its chairman for over five years, I've collected a lot of information on herbicides (AO/dioxin), heard too many sad stories of the ill effects of herbicide (AO/dioxin) exposure, been present at too many funerals, and have contended with utter idiots (and liars) from many sectors who believe that herbicides (Agent Orange and other agents) are not harmful. My efforts in the AO/dioxin issue are not argumentative, rather, educational. The more information that is available in a language that all people can understand (not just scientists), the better off we are. Any intelligent person can make up their own mind about the hazardous and hazardous effects of these chemicals. Please understand that dioxin is still present as a contaminant in many products that are sold in stores today, although not in the concentration found in the herbicides used during the Vietnam War. However, continued exposure to these chemicals (and similar ones) increase the body burden of toxins.
I firmly believe that we will all stand before God one day. He will judge righteously, and the liars and cheats will no longer be able to misrepresent or deny the truth, that dioxin is, perhaps, the most deadly chemical that man concocted. And, I sincerely regret that we may have to wait that long for true justice. Note: Governor John Engler signed an Executive Order (No. 1997-4) that abolished the Michigan Agent Orange Commission in March 1997. This is not necessarily a bad thing. However, the manner in which this was done does not set well with veterans. Former Commissioners are addressing this issue and are working cooperatively with the Governor's Office. I will keep you posted as to the outcome.
These (web) pages are presented to educate.
If you wish to help in that education process, please feel free to distribute this information. If you have doubts as to the detrimental effects of the various agents used during the Vietnam War, you are encouraged to contact the survivors of cancers, widows of husbands who lingered in their very painful death, and the children deprived of many things that we, as veterans, believed in: freedom, liberty, justice, the pursuit of happiness, the American dream.
Gary's Links List
Many other sites to visit
Gary's Daily Vitamin List
These have given me new energy and contributed to a healthier life
How to Make an Agent Orange/Desert Storm Awareness Quilt
Ivy v. Shamrock - Weinstein Decision
National Academy of Science, 1996 Summary, Table 1-1 Disease list accepted by the VA for compensation
Your Health and Dioxin (Agent Orange/Herbicide) Exposure by Gary D. Moore
Tips from experience
The American Legion Association Birth Defects
Children this is an organization that is NOT veteran, yet supports us... please support ABDC!
Australian Vietnam Veteran (Gary McMahon)
It's his reflection on Agent Orange, PTSD, etc.
Crow's Nest, The
A veteran information site (e.g., VA Healthcare, POW-MIA, Honor Roll for Agent Orange Victims, etc.)
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Lots of information if you want to dig
Heavy Bombers
Interesting site... check it out
Moving Wall, The
The Traveling Half-Scale Replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National Academy of Science - Veterans and Agent Orange: Update 1996
List of AO cancers
New Jersey Agent Orange Commission
Updates on the NJAOC
The Retired Officers Association
A great organization for retired military officers
Son of a Vietnam Veteran
A tribute to his father (and all Vietnam Vets) by a son, Lou Plummer
Sixties Journal Issues On-Line
State of Michigan (Gov't) Home Page
Not nearly enough email addresses, but a start!
US Army Home Page
Veteran News & Information Service
Vietnam Veterans of America (National)
I have never been impressed with titles, nor positions (though I know a number of people who are legends, in their own mind...). It's the person that gets the job done that should get the recognition and honor due them (and, many that do this don't really care to be recognized). As the years go by, more titles accumulate, so here are a few that I am honored and humbly hold:
Michigan Remembers Run Chairman and Founder
Board Member, 1776 Society of Veterans
Life Member #7305, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 528
Michigan Agent Orange Commission, 1990-1997, Chairman from 1992
Member of American Legion Post 255, Croswell, Michigan
Member of HOG National and Senior Road Captain Port Huron HOG Ch 2335
Member of Rolling Thunder National Chapter 1, New Jersey (Member at Large)
VVA State Council Agent Orange/ Dioxin Committee Chair, June 1996 - Nov 1998
VVA Chapter 154 Agent Orange/Dioxin Committee Chair, 1996-1999
VVA Chapter 154 Boo Coo News Editor, June 1996-May 1999
Veteran Liaison to Michigan State Representative Judson Gilbert
My profession in real life is in the (computer) systems environment, 1982-Current (and, electronics since 1972), and I have a B.S. Degree (in Business, graduating with honors).
Conclusion
Understanding the devastating effects of Agent Orange and Dioxin is crucial for raising awareness and promoting justice for Vietnam War veterans. Gary D. Moore, as a former member of the Michigan Agent Orange Commission, has dedicated himself to educating people about the harmful effects of herbicides. His extensive collection of information aims to provide accessible knowledge on the subject to the general public. It is of utmost importance that we acknowledge the dangerous nature of dioxin and strive for true justice and support for those affected by this deadly chemical.
Traveling can be a fulfilling experience, but it's equally important to prioritize our health and well-being. When choosing accommodations, consider staying in hotels that are committed to promoting a healthy environment by avoiding the use of harmful chemicals in their premises. By supporting eco-friendly and health-conscious hotels, we can contribute to a cleaner and safer world for ourselves and future generations.