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Frank
LiVolsi
Vietnam
Veterans
Yesterday and today
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"SINGER AND ENTERTAINER
NANCY SINATRA
ARRIVES AT TAN SON NHUT
AIRPORT"
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Nancy
Sinatra Current Month TV Schedule
BOOTLEGGERS ISSUE NO. 3
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Frank LiVolsi, a captain in the 11th Cavalry and
Nancy's escort officer for her tour in Vietnam. Mr. LiVolsi has been
gracious enough to give Danny Bohin an interview via e-mail for the newsletter
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Danny: Would
you tell us something about your background in Vietnam? Frank:
I was a  platoon
leader with the Eleventh Armored Cavalry Regiment 1966-1967.
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Danny: How did
you become Nancy's escort officer? Frank: I became Nancy's escort
officer when a message from main headquarters was received by our unit
requesting a captain or above to escort Nancy. How I got the job
is a story in itself, but the guy who put my name down is now a three-star
General in charge of the troops in Bosnia.
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Danny: What was
your impression of Nancy, both on stage and off stage? Frank:
My impression of Nancy, both on stage and off stage, is that she is a very
sensitive, caring, independent, and loyal individual.
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Danny: What type
of reaction did Nancy receive from the soldiers? Frank:
Without exception, every soldier in Vietnam fell in love with her.
She, in turn, spent a lot of time talking and being with all the troops
regardless of rank.
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Danny: I know Nancy
visited with soldiers in between her shows who were in hospitals or just
unable to attend. What was the reaction to her being there and her
reaction to them?
Frank: The most heart-wrenching
moments were those spent in hospitals visiting wounded men. She gave
them a lift that no medicine or doctor could ever give.
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Danny: What songs
stand out in your mind that she performed? Frank: The song
that stands out in my mind the most is "Sugar Town."
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Danny: Having kept
in touch with Nancy, can you give us an idea of her continued support for
the Vietnam Veterans? Frank: Nancy continues to support
the Vietnam Veteran, and as a matter of fact, will be coming to Connecticut
in October during the visit of the traveling Vietnam wall, which is going
to be a statewide event.
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Danny: Nancy refers
to you as "my Captain." Can you tell us how the nickname came about?
Frank:
With regard to my nickname, that's easy. I was a Captain. I
was hers for the time of her tour and probably still am her Captain.
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Danny: Would you
tell us about your life today? Frank: Right now, I am a
practicing attorney in Stamford, Connecticut who enjoys playing golf.
Danny: Having met
Nancy, I know she is very down-to-earth. To sum it all up, it is
my impression that behind the "boots, blonde hair and mascara" lies the
REAL Nancy Sinatra. What would you say a "NANCY SINATRA" is? Frank:
In conclusion, I can only say that Nancy's last name could have been Smith
and she would still be the same down-to-earth, caring person. She
is a great mother, an even better daughter, and a very loyal friend to
all who know her.
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. .March 7, 2000
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