This book is dedicated to the memory of the United States Marines, who sailed in Tulare, and gave their lives. Let their sacrifice not be forgotten. "Remembering Tulare", chronicles the life a U.S. Navy Amphibious Cargo ship, from commissioning in San Francisco to destruction in Brownsville, Tx. Tulare was an active participaint during the Vietnam war era. She was not glamorous but she and her crew worked hard in support of our Nation. A glimpse into Tulare's history and who sailed in her.