HONOURING the Bravery and Sacrifice
of Navy EOD Vietnam Veterans
Preserving their legacy, sharing their stories, and building a community of support.
Who We Are
The Navy EOD Vietnam Veterans website is dedicated to preserving the stories, sacrifices, and camaraderie of those who served in one of the most dangerous roles during the Vietnam War. Our mission is to honor their legacy, support their families, and educate future generations about their heroic contributions.
Voices of Valor
Richard Davidson
joined the US Navy in 1959 and ultimately retired in 1989 as a CWO4 in EOD, after 22 years. Among his many deployments, he did five tours in Vietnam and deployed worldwide. After he retired from the Navy he had a heart attack that changed his life. Richard is an Alkalarian and has dedicated his life to teaching others what he believes helped him survive a potential killer. Thriving in his 80’s he’s now a health and wellness coach.
Lawrence (Larry) Ronan
From scattered beginnings to an impressive legacy, CDR (ret) Lawrence (Larry) Ronan in episode 16 of the Echo Oscar Delta Podcast, quite literally made EOD his life's work. Joining the Navy in 1950, going to EOD school in 59', and finally retiring in 1979, that's not where his EOD career ended. After a 10-year break, he dove back into the field as a UXO tech to continue his love for EOD. He only just retired in 2015, giving him more than 49 years as an EOD operator and technician.
In Loving Memory
We remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Their names, faces, and stories are etched in our hearts forever.
