In every assignment that Ambassador Quinn had during his three-decade-long diplomatic career as well as his 20 years at the World Food Prize Foundation, one of the recurring comments he received is about the number of interesting stories that he has accumulated. Some are dramatic life and death moments, others reflect the great cultural differences to be bridged when abroad, while the rest are humorous or heartwarming encounters. Given the very positive encouragement he received from so many friends, he prepared a video memoir which endeavors to record as many of these stories and encounters as possible. He hopes they will provide insight into the situations he encountered and perhaps some inspiration about the future.
June 1, 1970
Flying with Swamp Fox: Tracking the Viet Cong in the Jungle
Flying with Swamp Fox: Tracking the Viet Cong in the Jungle
July 1, 1970
Late Night Rescue: Going Down a Dangerous Road to Reach Injured Americans
Late Night Rescue: Going Down a Dangerous Road to Reach Injured Americans
September 1, 1970
SGT Davis "Sir, You Saved Life:" Pulling a Drowning Air Force Medic from a Swollen Canal
SGT Davis "Sir, You Saved Life:" Pulling a Drowning Air Force Medic from a Swollen Canal
September 1, 1970
Dust Off: Flying Into a "Hot LZ" at Night to Evacuate Wounded from an Overrun Outpost
Dust Off: Flying Into a "Hot LZ" at Night to Evacuate Wounded from an Overrun Outpost
November 1, 1970
Assaulting "Viet Cong Island:" The Tracers are Coming Right at You!
Assaulting "Viet Cong Island:" The Tracers are Coming Right at You!
November 1, 1970
Black Ponies, Swift Boats and Special Operations with the U.S. Navy in the Mekong Delta
Black Ponies, Swift Boats and Special Operations with the U.S. Navy in the Mekong Delta