forrest fenn treasureHello Forrest, The ace of spades, the so-called “death card” is featured in many movies about the Vietnam War. I see this as a very strange event and was wondering if mavericks of the war actually practiced this and why. Is it true? ~Rhonda

Dear Rhonda,
I am not aware of the dark things about which you speak. It was my experience that those in combat needed to maintain a positive attitude and stay focused. Sorry I can’t answer your question.f

 

The above Featured Question is also Weekly Words from Forrest for May 27th, 2016.  The complete list is here:

Weekly Words From Forrest Fenn

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55 Comments

  3. Thank you Jenny, Forrest, and Rhonda.

    Forrest, thank you for your service to all of us, both in times of war and everyday through the chase. Thank you for your contributions to the very fabric of our culture and for helping us learn of cultures past. You are a true maverick and American hero.

    Twingem

  4. I took out my two arrowheads last night to take another close look and it made me happy. Ace of Spades has a history in Vietnam I knew nothing about until now. Always learning.

    I’m looking forward to paying respects to my family members who have passed when I’m home next week.

    23kachinas

  9. “Rhonda” is Gaelic for ‘the good spear’
    Spear resembles the ace of spade’s shape
    Ttotc epigraph is a poker poem.
    Cards are often played for fun and to relieve tension in the military.
    Forrest likes to gamble
    Hmmm, a poker solve perhaps.

    42

    1. Thank you for the question Honda it is a good one indeed….I see Mr Fenn is a gambler. I think hes going all in….After all didn’t he say “he who dies with over fifty dollars is a failure” …..Unwilling to fold….That pot is gonna be pricey. The diamond will look good in my hand…..Booby trapped tunnels in Vietnam?? Times is running out….Still a smidgen left.

      RF-

      Roger Federer

    2. @42 – etym xlate of Rhonda (rhon) is also “pike”, like the famous one in Colorado Springs.

      @Roger Federer – fifty “dollers”.

      Some other implications in word choices… Positive also means certain and confident. Attitude is an orientation term in navigation.

      E.C. Waters

        1. @JL – speaking from a perspective of someone who has lost confidence, I’m not the right person to lay anything down. But if my method of interpreting is helpful to others, the way I see it is that he’s hinting to someone to maintain confidence about their solution, it is at the center, and to not be discouraged by people on these blogs (the battle).

          The man has literally tens of thousands of things he can post. I have to believe he selects with a purpose, and thus a message.

          E.C. Waters

  11. Afternoon Forrest,
    Thank you for your service Forrest. Semper Fi. I like your answer and the small Hint that is hidden with in..You are a foxy one when you want to be. It kills me to see men like yourself who was in the mix of it and be belittled by people who where not there and had no knowledge of anything to do with the war.
    I personally SALUTE YOU, SIR……BROTHERS TO THE END…….

    Timothy

  12. Afternoon Forrest,
    Thank you for your service Forrest. Semper Fi. I like your answer and the small Hint that is hidden with in..You are a foxy one when you want to be. It kills me to see men like yourself, who was in the mix of it, come home and be belittled by people who where not there and had no knowledge of anything to do with the war.
    I personally SALUTE YOU, SIR……BROTHERS TO THE END…….

    Timothy

    1. There is a time to laugh…and a time to cry.

      A time to embrace the living…and a time to remember the fallen.

      Until better days…

      “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
      – Revelation 21:4

      Thank You, Forrest…for Serving…and to all Those who paid a price for my Liberty.

      Thanks to Jenny (again) and Rhonda, too.

      JC1117

    2. Concur with you Pdenver. This touches the hearts of us all. We will always hold to the memories of the sacrifices of the fallen and their loved ones. Since the days of our forefathers when our nation was carved by the our trail blazers many have sacrificed and so many peoples have gone through so many struggles, seen and unseen battles.

      Thank you for all that have served. May all of our loved ones enduring the struggles and strife to selflessly protect freedom return home to your loving arms and tears of joy.

      Have a nice holiday everyone.

      anonymous

  23. Wiseone,

    If you’re seeing what I’m seeing, yes….we are seeing things again. Question is, is it “deliberate”? If so ,why?

    LOL!! If you are not seeing what I’m seeing, just overlook me…..I’m just loco!! 🙂

    Either way, thank you Forrest for your service and this Chase.

    locolobo

    1. loco,
      I don’t know what YOU’RE seeing, but chances are it’s not what I’M seeing. There are too many things to interpret in f’s words… But I would definitely say if something keeps showing up, it’s important. Stay focused.
      I just hope this isn’t a ff magic trick. Now you see it… Now you don’t.

      WiseOne

  24. Thank you Jenny, Forrest and a great question Rhonda! Very appropriate question for this Memorial weekend.

    “Your silent tents of green we deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, the memory shall be ours.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

    Wherever you are this weekend, make the kids to put down their joysticks and talk about why it’s our responsibility to remember and honor those who suffered for their freedom. Ask a child what they think, and their words may bring new meaning to you as well.

    David

    Magic 8

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  31. Hi Forrest & Searchers, I am delighted that Forrest picked my question to un-answer out of others he could of answered. 🙂 I have a hard time believing that Forrest didn’t know of the ace of spades card during his honored service. Soldiers had tattoos, It was on vehicles, airplanes, helicopters, leaflets that were dropped from the war planes. I learned this from a link that is supplied on this blog from a fellow searcher. My question was answered in the blog though. God Bless America on Memorial day and all days. Thank you Forrest for a wonderful treasure hunt, Rhonda

    Rhonda

    1. Hello Rhonda. I’m glad you took the time to read the link I posted. If I may, I’d like to restate something in that article, which may explain how Mr. Fenn truly may have meant what he said when he stated he didn’t know anything about the “Death Card.”

      In part, from the article:

      ‘Two more combat veterans told me that they never heard of death cards and had no idea what I was talking about.’

      pdenver

  32. After reading the links posted about the death cards and how fighter pilots maybe dropped them instead of bombs. And how these missions were maybe special ops. Then wondering if maybe Fenn’s response just might be a bit sarcastic. Perhaps his answer is a partial truth. Like he’s only telling half the story here. Lol or there are too many maybes. Only Fenn knows. Right?

    JohnR

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