Absolutely stunning photos. I loved every minute I was there. 1972-73. Amazing memories made, many made right where several of these were taken. Glorious to see. Long live the new excavation cliff jumpers! I was one. Now forever gone, part of the new Cocoli locks. Thanks for all.
All those pictures are a treasure trove. Thank you for loving my country. Whatever the politics or whoever the politician Panama will always have a special place for all of you who served there.
I loved your slide show! Born in the Canal Zone (Zonian), Balboa High school class of 1980. How I miss my beautiful Panama and all of my Canal Zone memories❤. Great job!
As a Panamanian, I can tell you one thing: There are thousands of Panamanians that'd like the Americans to come back to Panama and manage the Panama Canal again. Lots of Panamanians who have nothing to do with the politicians, used to make more money for their businesses thanks to the American military bases. Today, only the politicians are making big bucks with the Canal.
@@BudTristano I'm not speaking about rabiblancos, my friend. They are important for a free economy, I mean, the politicians in charge of every government are the ones making a killing, while there are children still starving in Panama, that is so gross!
I was stationed there at Ft. Clayton from 1978 to 1980 and I absolutely loved Panama. It was such a beautiful country and the canal zone rocked, I also loved going to downtown Panama as well. ❤
Did you retire in Panamá? I returned from there last week to U.S, touring Panama City on Dec. 8th. Because it was Mothers' Day and most businesses were closed, I could only view esclavas from outside the chain fences. I did see the military housing units where the U.S. servicemen stayed. The Panamanians seem very thankful to have the Canal as theirs.
Many Panamanians are Grateful to the US for transferring the canal. If it were not for Jimmy Carter it would not have happened, Unfortunately most Panamanian schools teach a biased and anti American history of US-Panama relations. Even the 1903 independence from Colombia is not taught objectively.
As a Panamanian with American citizenship I'm sorry to say that the millions produced by the Panama Canal are not reaching the poor people of Panama, only politicians are reaping the profits. La pura verdad.
The Americans should have stayed in the Panama Canal Zone and also maintain control of The Panama Canal. Corruption, political and economic interest reign in the current and past administrations of the Panama Canal by the Panamanian government. They just care about their own interests. How much money they (the politicians) can take from the Canal to benefit themselves. The Panamanian People do not perceived any gain (money) from The Panama Canal.
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Absolutely stunning photos. I loved every minute I was there. 1972-73. Amazing memories made, many made right where several of these were taken. Glorious to see. Long live the new excavation cliff jumpers! I was one. Now forever gone, part of the new Cocoli locks. Thanks for all.
I love hearing from all of you. We all shared a special time and place.
Thanks for the memories! I arrived Oct 81 and stayed until Jan 83. I loved it there. I was in A3/5 Airborne on Kobe.
All those pictures are a treasure trove. Thank you for loving my country. Whatever the politics or whoever the politician Panama will always have a special place for all of you who served there.
Thank you! For many of us, the best years of our lives were our days in Panama.
Panamá y su gente siempre en mi corazón.
Ft . Davis 77-80, Mad dog alpha 4th ban 10 inf
Spud what a beautiful sentiment about Panama and thank you for the memories. It brings a lot of personal memories from that time. Thank you
Thank you for the memories in those photos. I'm a canal zone brat 1955 to 1970. I lived in both Gamboa and Balboa. Graduated 69.
I love hearing from all of you. We all shared something very special.
Really nice slideshow of a magical place. Thanks for sharing.
I love hearing from all of you. We all shared something very special.
Hi 👋 Bud, really amazing pictures, Old great time!
My aunt still live in Pty.
I love hearing from all of you. We all shared something very special.
Thanks for the wonderful memories. I was there from ‘76 - ‘78, lived in Coco Solo, navy, Galeta Island.
I love hearing from all of you. We all shared something very special.
Gulick. Same time. Goos times.
I loved your slide show! Born in the Canal Zone (Zonian), Balboa High school class of 1980. How I miss my beautiful Panama and all of my Canal Zone memories❤. Great job!
We all shared a special place and a special time. Verdad.
Definitivamente 👍🏼
Was there 1976-1979 with HHC 193rd Inf Bde. work in Bldg 519, Fort Clayton. Best duty assignment in my whole army career.
Same here. Howard 1977-79. We would rent our tanks from the scuba shop at Clayton.
As a Panamanian, I can tell you one thing: There are thousands of Panamanians that'd like the Americans to come back to Panama and manage the Panama Canal again. Lots of Panamanians who have nothing to do with the politicians, used to make more money for their businesses thanks to the American military bases. Today, only the politicians are making big bucks with the Canal.
I have heard this! I would love to come back. We have our "rabiblanco" up here as well!
@@BudTristano I'm not speaking about rabiblancos, my friend. They are important for a free economy, I mean, the politicians in charge of every government are the ones making a killing, while there are children still starving in Panama, that is so gross!
@@rogerzimet Thank you for the distinction. Sorry to hear about that situation. As they say, "follow the money".
; Salud
I was stationed there at Ft. Clayton from 1978 to 1980 and I absolutely loved Panama. It was such a beautiful country and the canal zone rocked, I also loved going to downtown Panama as well. ❤
I used to go to Clayton to rent scuba tanks.
my dad designed that patch in the early '70s was there from 72 till 77
Does anyone remember Bud Henderson he was a crew chief on the O-2's and DJ for the DISCO shows at the NCO club ?
Woooo!
Did you retire in Panamá? I returned from there last week to U.S, touring Panama City on Dec. 8th. Because it was Mothers' Day and most businesses were closed, I could only view esclavas from outside the chain fences. I did see the military housing units where the U.S. servicemen stayed. The Panamanians seem very thankful to have the Canal as theirs.
No, I haven't retired there ... it's still a possibility.
Many Panamanians are Grateful to the US for transferring the canal. If it were not for Jimmy Carter it would not have happened, Unfortunately most Panamanian schools teach a biased and anti American history of US-Panama relations. Even the 1903 independence from Colombia is not taught objectively.
PANAMÁ : " SMALL COUNTRY BUT IS A VEAUTIFUL GREAT COUNTRY "
BRIDGE OF THE WORLD , HEARTH OF THE UNIVERSE !
MY COUNTRY " PANAMÁ " IS MORE THAN A CANAL
Yes!
As a Panamanian with American citizenship I'm sorry to say that the millions produced by the Panama Canal are not reaching the poor people of Panama, only politicians are reaping the profits. La pura verdad.
Nostalgia😢
Did people in the Canal Zone ever consider creating their own FIFA national team?
The Americans should have stayed in the Panama Canal Zone and also maintain control of The Panama Canal. Corruption, political and economic interest reign in the current and past administrations of the Panama Canal by the Panamanian government. They just care about their own interests. How much money they (the politicians) can take from the Canal to benefit themselves. The Panamanian People do not perceived any gain (money) from The Panama Canal.
Good job! Rg 79549