Good news! The cardiologist said it was a false positive on Jim's dye test and that his stents are clean and clear and he did NOT NEED his stents replaced nor another one put in! The Dr said things look good for Jim and the heart medications he is on seem to be working well for him! So after his heart attack 5 years ago and subsequent problem a year later, he is doing well! I was able to bring him home late afternoon and he is resting comfortably! We are both so thankful for the good outcome! Thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers for him! A happy story of a 129ther!
Jim & Sue H.
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 18:47:03 (MST)
"the rumps under the bridge at the end of town". Mark that made me remember HS....We would drive to Zanesville and drink beer and smoke under the "famous Y bridge" in Z-Ville......That was before I-70 was built. We`d take US 40 East......That was a all-nighter.....We would play 8-track tapes, and listen to the Doors "Light My Fire", Racals "Groovin", CCR "Suzie-Q"........and drive home to Columbus at daybreak listening to Bob Seger.."2+2(Is On My Mind)......
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 15:37:14 (MST)
Tulips and daffodils are breaking ground here in Indy,spring cant be far off.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 13:41:47 (MST)
Click,click Dave........nooo problem........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 09:03:03 (MST)
My bad... it was late last night while I was looking. Thanks!
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 07:17:49 (MST)
hey all.....the music page has "Pledge of Allegiance" by Red Skeleton. If you have never heard it before. It is a MUST.........top half of List 4.
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 03:53:55 (MST)
Dave.....SKY PILOT.....Playlist 2.......about half way down........Fred and Susan, glad the music has brought fun to you too. Already it has been a blessing..................awesome..........love you guys........Oh........MORNIN' to all ...........................................................................................................................................................................................take these to start your day................................................................................................................................................................................
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Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 03:44:37 (MST)
Gail.getting close enough to warm weather for the local 129th to have a cook out..now to just get Susan and myself off the same days.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 03:03:14 (MST)
sky pilot is there by Burden,as well as his version of San francisco ..Susan and I have fun seeing if she knows the old tunes as I play them,dont forget she was in aostraila durning the time of this music...smile,she loves englebert.,,going to work now,clear.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 03:01:23 (MST)
Mark... love the links, Bro! Were you unable to get "Sky Pilot" into the lineup?
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 23:29:05 (MST)
Gale & Debbie............did I read correct?.that you might not make LZ Phoenix???....
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 21:21:13 (MST)
Gail, i have tried the phone at the Hospital several times & the number is wrong (help),Robbie, hang in there man. Frenchie, you too. mark, i have some period music that may help. everyone my prayers go out to you all. Gail if nothing else works you have my phone & can call me collect anytime 24/7>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>love ya all >>>>>>>Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 19:16:08 (MST)
KAL; i haven't had any problems with msn messenger. been looking for ya, paul.hello to everyone else. Mark are you getting a little stir crazy? awful lot of new stuff!
paul mcgrath
oglesby, il USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 18:39:26 (MST)
starry,starry night...love that song
alvis
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 17:01:20 (MST)
he is home everyone! just letting you know
kris
md USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 13:14:22 (MST)
Let me know what you think of the MUSIC LINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 12:54:32 (MST)
Am listening to " We gotta get outta this place " right now..songs like...that and Soldier Boy, Unknown Soldier, Last Kiss, Vietnam Deck Of cards...and on, and on, and on, and on,,,,,,,,heeelllppp meeeee.I'm drifting aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy...................................................
mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 12:53:51 (MST)
Hey everybody, the music link is now up on the front page of the 129th page. Down at the bottom of the page by the "MOVING WALL LINK"...check it out and "ROCK & ROLL">......Love ya all.
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 12:49:20 (MST)
Robbie, Thanks comforting news brother......Glad to see you are home safe and sound too. I love ya man........
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 12:48:14 (MST)
Hi Flight. Got back about 2am this morning from Virginia and seeing my Brother. He was in good spirits and looked good. He's still eating good, but is real wobbly when he gets up. Using a cane to get around the house, and gets mad as hell when he can't remember what he wanted to say. We had a good visit and I was glad I went down to see him while he is still alert and knows everyone. About a 1300 mile round trip in two days. Sorry to hear that Ray is back in the hospital. I talked to him just before I left and he said he was sore. Kris and Gail, hang in there and thanks for the updates....Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:37:49 (MST)
Hey, we already moved up to 41st place. I only voted twice so far. Thgis should be a breeze gang!!!!!........ready set VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:32:43 (MST)
We are ranks number 54 out of 54 right now......ready, set..............VOTE!!!!!
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:16:20 (MST)
The voting link is called "WORLDWIDE TOP SITES" and we are only listed in the Veterans section......
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:14:12 (MST)
ALSO, in our AWARDS AND RINGS SECTION, we are now listed in the "TOPTEN WEBSITES". This means that anybody that comes into the site and clicks on the "TOPTEN WEBSITE banner in our AWARDS and RINGS section can vote for our site to raise it's place in the top sites on the web. If we all go in and vote for the 129th every time we come aboard we should rise up the tanks a bits. from what I have seen of other sites, we have just as much to offer as the rest. So lets go and VOTE. The only place in America where Voting more then once is encouraged, Cast your votes now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!always a brother.........
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:12:33 (MST)
ATTENTION, LINE UP EVERYBODY..........that's correct. Line up everybody for the NEW addition to the web site. Soon there will be a link to a MUSIC page that you will be able to click onto and have the sounds of over 1,000 songs ( I quite counting ) of the Vietnam Era. The site is awesome. I made contact with the outfit last night and they granted permission for us to have the link on the page. You can click on the site. Fire up the song you want to hear and still go to any link on our page or actually anywhere on the night with the music still playing if you like. You just have to minimize the page. I am sure that you will enjoy the blast into the past. I want to make this DISCLAIMER though. I will not be responsible for any "FLASHBACKS" that accrue. Including ones from Vietnam, the back seat of the mustang, the last row in the movie theater, the rumps under the bridge at the end of town. Oh yeah, and that includes skinny dip-pin' in the ole' Swim-min' hole too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:06:13 (MST)
FRENCHIE!!!!!....so good to see you in here. Hope the healing goes well for you.......did you get an e-mail from me about a month ago???/.....can I call you brother? BC a number if so!
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 09:56:59 (MST)
Kris, can we have an update on a phone number to talk to ray?
Mark
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 09:55:58 (MST)
Ray's new room number is 421A. I know he will apprietate a call. thanks everyone
kris
md USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 07:32:18 (MST)
Frenchie whats up with the back? Hope you are feeling better soon Frenchie I will call you. Ray I will call you this afternoon if you are coming home.
Rick England
USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 05:22:33 (MST)
Gang, Just got back from an 8 day hospital stay. Back surgery, But you can’t just go in for that, Bad things start to happen more doctors get involved, Heart starts dancing to another beat. More doctors start practicing. A morphine drip doesn’t get pulled Pills are added, Along with more doctors. The mind can be a terrible thing let to bounce around unchecked. They though I wasn’t coming back. Then I remember them starting asking what was my name, what year was it, It came to Me that I had possibly screwed these, and other questions up badly in the recent past.
Frenchie 68-69
Ga USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 01:17:00 (MST)
Hey Kal, I aint been able to connect to messenger for a few days. You having any trouble with it too? Or anybody else that uses it?
Kal
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 20:08:55 (MST)
hi all-Ray is still in the hopsital. they moved his room. do not know it at this moment. will let you know. anyway- he should be home tomorrow.
kris
md USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 19:07:35 (MST)
Hi all, I for one, like the Doonesbury cartoon and most of Gary Trudou's work. To me it demonstrates a support for our troops, while questioning the war. Even more, I like Alvis' hilarious and cynical response that it inspired. Well said Alvis ! I'm off to Dallas tovisit my Dad. I'll check in when I arrive. Good luck Ray! Aloha Nui Loa, Greg
Animal
HI USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 11:44:30 (MST)
Wanted to let everyone know that Ray is back in the hospital. His phone nunber is 433-843-5000 and room #308B. thought in case some might want to say Thinging about you. Always A Brother Alex PS. Needing some buddie letter from guys from the 65-66 about our experiences while flying CA and other missions. My email is afernwal@midsouth.rr.com
Alex
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 10:11:30 (MST)
Flight, PC's gonna be down for a while. Will check in when (if) I get it going again. Ray, we're thinkin' of ya Buddy. Jim Hydinger, good luck on the 28th. Don't know if we'll make LZ Phoenix !? Clear, Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 09:30:04 (MST)
Just a caution, if you don't want to get deluged by the mugu's, doctor your email addy if you need to post it............Jeff, we wore the cobra ( and other platoon patches) until mid 71. There was a lot of unauthorized patches being worn: black power, puerto rico, etc. and the post commander decided that the best way to get rid of them was to eliminate ALL of them!!!! The best protest was Mr. Lovejoy, who just tore the middle out of his, and left the outside sections on his uniform. We had spare patches made up at cheap charlies, and wore them when we were outside of Lane. .....Mark, the only thing wrong with the Dunesbury clip is the irony that a comic strip has to bring to light a very real response to being wounded, and the way our government deals with it. Don't worry about B.D., he's a survivor.
Kim
Livermore, Me. USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 06:57:15 (MST)
very interesting bit of info.Fast cars and fast helicopters. Stuff of a young mans dreams.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 06:28:59 (MST)
Thanks Jeff.........good to see ya brother.............
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 20:56:04 (MST)
Hi Guys The legend about the cobra patch is true. The patches that we had when I joined the Gun Platoon were actual Shelby Cobra patches that we took the word "Shelby" off and added "129th" in its place. In early 68 I wrote the Shelby company and asks them to send us some more patches. I think I asks for 2 or three dozen. They sent 18 patches. I don't remember anyone asking for any more while I was there. We would leave our old patches when we left country for the new guys. I took one set of jungle fatigues home with a patch on it. We flew in Jungle fatigues and did not recieve nomex until very late in my first tour. I don't remember every wearing nomax and I left country in August of 68. Jeff Lashbrook Cobra Cardinal 67-68
Jeff Lashbrook <jefflash@aol.com>
Little Rock, AR USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 20:13:37 (MST)
Naa Mark,dont do that...it does say something important.Shrug,perhaps its just my mood tonight.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 19:22:32 (MST)
My company, Flight 33 Productions, is currently producing the second season of "Shootout" for the History Channel. "Shootout" is an hour-long, 13-episode documentary series that depicts the bravery and heroism of US Marines, Navy, and Army from World War II to the present. This season, one episode will be dedicated to Tet Offensive. I would like to ask for your assistance in finding men and women who would be willing to be interviewed for this program. In short, we are looking for Vietnam veterans (both men and women), who were involved in firefights, shootouts & close combat. I want to assure you that this documentary series will show the veterans in a positive light, focusing on their honor & dedication that they demonstrated during their time of duty. Please let me know if you need any additional information about our project. I would be more than happy to send you a copy of one of our last season's episodes for you to look over. Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Brittany Graham bg@flight33.tv 818.505.6640 x138
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 19:19:47 (MST)
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 19:19:33 (MST)
Don Knotts was born on July 21st 1924, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Don appeared in the following productions: Big Bully (1996), role - Principal Kokelar Cats Don't Dance (1996) (voice) Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) (voice) "What a Country" (1986) TV Series Return to Mayberry (1986) (TV), role - Barney Fife Cannonball Run II (1984) Private Eyes, The (1980), role - Inspector Winship Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The (1979), role - Theodore Prizefighter, The (1979), role - Shake Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978), role - Denver Kid "Three's Company" (1977) TV Series, role - Ralph Furley (1979-1984) Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), role - Wheely Applegate Gus (1976), role - Coach Venner No Deposit, No Return (1976), role - Bert Apple Dumpling Gang, The (1975), role - Theodore Ogelvie I Love a Mystery (1973) (TV), role - Alexander Archer How to Frame a Figg (1971) "Don Knotts Show, The" (1970) TV Series Love God?, The (1969), role - Abner Shakiest Gun in the West (1968), role - Jesse W. Haywood Reluctant Astronaut, The (1967), role - Roy Fleming Ghost and Mr. Chicken, The (1965), role - Luther Heggs Incredible Mr. Limpet, The (1964) It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963), role - Nervous Man Move Over, Darling (1963), role - Shoe Clerk Last Time I Saw Archie, The (1961), role - Captain Little "Andy Griffith Show, The" (1960) TV Series, role - Barney Fife (1960-65) Wake Me When It's Over (1960), role - Sergeant Warren No Time for Sergeants (1958), role - Corporal Brown "Steve Allen Show, The" (1956) TV Series "Search for Tomorrow" (1951) TV Series
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 19:18:19 (MST)
Fred A........don't think to much into it man. I reminded me about you guys and flash backs. I didn't put it up to bring issues up about the VA. I will have it removed.
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 18:52:43 (MST)
dont know why,but i find i dont care for that cartoon.It isnt offensive,but i kinda take it that way.For some unknown reason,I am trying to figure out,it bothers me.Anyone else?
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 18:43:41 (MST)
Don knotts,dies at age 81
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 18:40:33 (MST)
that cartoon should show VA sticking a knife in our backs
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 18:40:05 (MST)
Don't know if you been following Doonsbury latly. It's been interesting. This is todays. It's been reminding me of you guys lately.
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 14:55:41 (MST)
Fred S.,I too,have seen that in here.I would really like to see proof as Shelby is a legend.My prayers go out to Jim and Ray.Watch him Kriss,I think Ray is getting to like chasing all those nurses around.hey Wink,lets get you and those cards to the reunion.Put them on the "table" where we always put the free stuff for our brothers.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 12:39:21 (MST)
Sorry to hear that Ray had problems with his stent. Jim had that dye test about a week ago, too. He has two stents already from a few years ago and they are doing well. The test showed a questionable area so he goes in for an angiogram the 28th and possible stent. (Hereditary heart disease) We're not as nervous as we were previously since we've been through this before but will be glad when it is over. Keeping good thoughts for Ray. Hope there are some out there for Jim as well. Sue H.
Jim & Sue H.
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 09:13:11 (MST)
Wink.....Someone said that The Cobra`s actually ask permission or was granted permission by performance car icon Carroll Shelby, to use the Cobra insignia on all related cards and patches.....maybe that is folklore, but I remember someone posted that on the web-site here.....it was some sort copyright problem and Mr. Shelby was contacted and gave The Cobra`s the right to use the logo.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 08:58:42 (MST)
kris let your dad know my prays are with him. an i'll call as soon as he gets home. wink
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 08:24:25 (MST)
alvis dont go through the exspence of having the cobra cards made up. as you all should remember i bring the cobra to all the reunions. i have an original card an had 700 made up years ago. i still have a couple of hundred left. if anyone wants afew let me know, i'll send off afew to you.the story behind the card is as follows- one of our cobra pilots went to thialand for r&r an had the cards made up. he passed out the cards to all in the cobra platoon. the idea of the card after a fire mission the following day we went out to recon area for damage and drop out a bunch of cards over the area to let the populous know an of course charlie, who was responsible for the over whelling dead an destrution, of course this did not last long, when bergade found out what we were doing we were ordered to stop.so now you know the story of the cobra card wink 3/69-10/70 wink
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 08:19:53 (MST)
Hi all- Ray is back in the hospital as of last night. samething as the last time. anyway they are doing a different type of stress test. they make the heart beat faster with some sort of dye. they are also going to take pictures. it maybe the stint from last week collapsed or there are more blockages. I will let everyone know when I get the info. thanks all
kris
md USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 08:06:59 (MST)
ok,just went and looked at the card on e bay....looks just like the one I have except for the 3 lines at the top,theirs has just one....which one is real,I dont know.perhaps both are?
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 07:47:48 (MST)
correction,bottom left and right hand corner info is backwards..left hand says yourlocal, ect.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 07:42:48 (MST)
I have one, given to me by Ron Paye.You guys want one,maybe he has extras,not sure.Guess I should take mine out of my wallet,its getting "used".In small letters acros the top ,it says( in 3 lines and capitol letters)) " You have just been Pacified...compliments of the 129th Cobras...Call us for Death and Destruction Night or Day". The dots indicate a change in line. then in bold letters in the middle of the card,it says "You Call We Kill" with an up right cobra snake ,ready to strike,in the exact middle of the card with COBRAS written underneath it.and in small print around the base of the coiled cobra,it says "129th AHC. In the bottom right hand corner it says ,in small print..Your Local Representives (enough space left for a name).In the bottom left hand corner it says "for the best guns...Call Anson R.V.N.- 152. the color of the card in kinda a cream off white,black letters with the cobra being an "OD" green or light brown. The Cobra looks just like the one found on Ford mustang cars.I suppose I could inquire into having more of these made up...will have to ask Ron paye if he has a supply,if not,then I will do.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 07:39:11 (MST)
Ya gotta love this one........ 
RED NECK PICK-UP
Mark
USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 21:34:28 (MST)
Mark...I would say it`s a Real Card...not a "knock off"....Some of the guys may remember, the 129th "Bite and Strike" real patch says; 129th ASLT. HEL. CO. with the Bite and Strike...The knock-offs say; 129th Aviation CO. and of course the Bite and Strike....Jip-Joint Charlie sold those.....there`s one on e-bay now....But I did look at the calling card and it`s real Mark.......It would be better off in one of OUR hands than some collector.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 19:41:22 (MST)
Fred S. I bought a 129th patch off of e-bay last year. Thinking it was an old one that a 129th was sellin' Won the bids and got the patch and it was a brand new one freshly made and it came from Vietnam. I assume that they are still making money off of GI's that way. Beware of what is for sale on e-bay. Not all might be original. This calling card may be, but not all things are........can you scan the image of the card you have and send it to me?.........always a brother.................
Mark
USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 18:02:40 (MST)
Mark.....There`s a "Cobra" calling card on E-bay for sale......It`s the same kind I got from the Cobra Platoon during my time "in-country"....Got to be someone from 70-71 era of the 129th.....I still have my 2nd Platoon Bulldog card....Charlie Solomon had ours made up....I wouldn`t dare to sell one of my cards.
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 16:26:34 (MST)
Mark you bet I will see you there. That will damage the flight log with that one. hehehehehehe.******You guys with claims or already have been awarded need to get this DD-215 . You get this by filling out the sf 149 look up under vet records on a search engine. I turned mine in yesturday at the admin building. I was told it will help in keeping you out of reevaluation process. Because the DD-214 does not have all your medals and awards on it. If anybody needs help finding the forms I will help. Flight be careful out there.PS get it certified at the vet center or VA admin.
Rick England
USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 03:47:56 (MST)
After you check out the photo click the link to POOLSIDE, the song will start and then click your back button to go back to the photo..............anybody know who that guy is????....that photo was takin' at our last Phoenix reunion
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 22:26:50 (MST)
"Poolside" - Webb Wilder/The Beatnecks
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 22:20:30 (MST)
DIG THIS..............I was contacted today from a guy that went to flight school with a 129ther.........asking if I knew the where abouts of the likes of one of you. he said that he went to the 134th and the other went to the 129th. The guys name that he was lookin' for rang a bell tome and I knew that I had made contact at some point on this mission of the 129th page. Even before the 129th page was up. I had a photo of Larry and some others, and ROKs, looking over a cache of weapons that had been rounded up from some of the enemy. With a magnifying glass I could read the name of one of the 129th'ers on his pocket. I ran a search for him and found him and talked to him about 7 years ago.............I just got off the phone with him again because the guy that the other guy is looking for is him............................permission was given to pass on his phone number..........................SO LONG AGO...................SO RIGHT NOW..............CP, the old contact said he knew you and I think he said he has talked to you since being back................He says that he gets on the web page couple times a week. Silent but there...........That makes me feel wonderful because I have been told that some stop by but don't post, and I believe that, but here is one now that I have personal proof of.................I love this place...............
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 20:00:00 (MST)
Hey Flight.........hope all is well tonight..........ahhhh...kokomo......yessiree........cool nights, blue skys, smell of turkey bastin' by "the masterbaster".........bikes.........tents, flags, flags, flags, and more flags................................... ahhhhhhhhhh........pheonix........yessiree.........vets, 129th'ers, hot days, brothers and sisters,........Hey Rick England. Do we have a date pool side again in phoenix???..va,va,vavoooom...........I love ya all..............
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 19:19:44 (MST)
Alvis, looks like Sept 14-17, 2006. Friday being the 15th
Gale
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 18:12:40 (MST)
when is kokomo? need to put in the papers to get it off.
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 17:42:12 (MST)
HELLO TO ALL. THANKS JIM FOR THE INFO. I GO TO THE DR TOMORROW STILL HURTS AND HAVE A SHORTNE OF BRETH AND THE I GUESS YA CALL THEM BRUUSE KEEP COMMING UP THE LEG AND DARKER , BUT I CAME TO ASK HOW DO I GET A NAME AND PAS WORD TO LISTEN THAT MUSIC, I SEE SOME GOOD SONGS THERE. WOULD LIE TO LISTEN TO THEM THANKS JIM THANKS FOR THE INFOF OK I MAY CALL OK I HOPE WE DONT GET ANY MORE SNOW, WELL THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYES LOVE YOU ALL A kal and gale and rob ad ron paye and rick alex and the ones i missed thak care i hope to see ya in phoinix. i care for you all BROTHER ALWAYS RAY .
RAY <stilwating@aol>
MD USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 07:05:45 (MST)
Ray, if you are talking about the bruising on your upper thigh where the catheter was put in, at the time they do that the blood flow in the femoral artery ( the big one in your leg) has a lot of pressure & will leak blood into the surrounding tissue. The big Blue bruise will be there a while & slowly turn yellow & then finally go away. Do you have a Drs appointment Friday??? if it begins to bleed outside i of course would get to the emergency room but it sounds fairly normal to me. You Can e mail me straight at westwang@bresnan.net, Phone is (307) 672-8704. Fred S. I hope things are settling down for you. It sounds like they are. God be with you & yours>>> deepest respects>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 01:02:50 (MST)
Well Freddy Boy.........heart felt emotions overwhelmed me as I read your post. Tuff stuff sometimes we have hangin' round us..........keep a stiff upper lip brother........YO RAY........so good to see your post man.........just keep a doctrin' and get all better...........HEY FRENCHIE!!!!!!.....you out the man??????????????. Good to see all the commo here when others need a pick me up....yeah Freddy Boy. Ole Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown there...gonna keep that song up a day or two. then got some others I want to put up.....first I was turned on to him was when he did a LP with , none the less then, Rot Clark. it was called makin' Music.........snappy but blusie also....I love Gatemouth song called " The Drifter"..check it out if you ever get a chance....as I said before, am working with the webby to get some music installed on here somehow.......I can do that piddly stuff like in the FLIGHT LOG BOOK. But I want something where we can make a change every day. Wouldn't you all enjoy that????.Robbie??, whats the word on your brother????...........Frenchie, Call me...hey Sticks and J.W. You guys are down there near Frenchie arnt ya??........BTW. J.W. The deal on them UH-1H's you turned me went to no wears ville mans..........sounded like Manard G. Crebs there didnt I.............I love you guys.....You Smitty........I love you brother........always a brother..............gotta go.........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 22:29:27 (MST)
OH Yea Mark....Now that`s what I love, Sweet Blues with a dash of jazz.....You got mind right....Well not much to really say Mark or share about Amanda`s death...Family still stands by Grandma Gert, she had been in a manic depressive state since the death of her husband a few years back. MOF...she had a appointment to see the doctor that Friday....she never made it that long....It`s Kim`s family, I just listen to what they have to say.....I went to the viewing and realized this was a young lady that was much loved by all....Kim and her mom went to the funeral....Jim(my father-in-law) and I, we stayed back at home. The crowd was huge and just packed wall to wall at the viewing.....so Jim and I just spent quality time between " two old guys" kickin around the farm.....We pretty much picked a spot on the Little Sandusky River, that runs through the farm, and sit there and talked about "coming back home" to Ohio......He`ll deed me and Kim the land to build a modest little home...right there on the banks of the river...with lots of shade trees. Funny how much Jim and I have in common ...now that I`m older......Thanks for the prayers Mark........But I could really get into sittin on the front porch, of a house, with the river flowing by, and diggin some good blues comin out of the speakers......I got to have speakers and acoustics, just can`t do that I-Pod thing.......Later.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 20:54:15 (MST)
Ray, I don't know what purple things you are talking about but you should probably see someone ASAP. Do not wait. Could be a number of things but you need to see about it.
Jeff Sauers
USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 14:25:56 (MST)
THANKS JIM. MAY IASK YOU THOSE PURPLE THINGS ARE GEETTING BIGGER AND KEEPIG GOUNG UP THE LEG AND SEEM TO BE MOVING TO THE RIGHT AND GETTING WIDER IS THAT NORMAL/ IF U WANT E MAIL YOUR PH NO AND I CALL U. THAT LEG SEEMS TO GET NUM MORE OR SHOULD I JUST WAI FOR FRIDAY, YESDAY THEY WERE NOT AS WIDE OR LONG MOVING LEFT TO ROGHT JIM THANKS FOR EXPLAING THE STENCH TO ME, ALVIS ITS GOOD TO BE BACK ON. ALTHOUGHT I DONT STAY ON LONG ,I DO COME BACK TO READ MAIL AN LOOK AT LOG. I HAVE BEEN BLESS TO HAVE 2 FAMILYS , THAT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME KNOWING YOU ARE HERE LOVE YOU ALL thanks for being there A BROTHER ALWAYS ALWAYS RAY
RAY <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 09:26:27 (MST)
Ray, i'm glad you are doing ok. I have been praying for you. I have the bypasses but the "stent" procedure is udes a lot. I found this at the AMA & copied it for you>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stent Procedure What is a stent and how is one used? A stent is a wire mesh tube used to prop open an artery during angioplasty. The stent is collapsed to a small diameter and put over a balloon catheter. It's then moved into the area of the blockage. When the balloon is inflated, the stent expands, locks in place and forms a scaffold. This holds the artery open. The stent stays in the artery permanently, holds it open, improves blood flow to the heart muscle and relieves symptoms (usually chest pain). When are stents used? Stents are used depending on certain features of the artery blockage. This includes the size of the artery and where the blockage is. Stenting is a fairly common procedure; in fact, it now represents 70-90 percent of procedures.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Please note it says permanently. Hope this helps>>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:37:46 (MST)
WELCOME BACK {{{{{{ RAY }}}}}}
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:32:57 (MST)
HELLO TO ALL THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYES I STILL HURT SOME AND LEGS GET NUM BUT THAT WILL PASS, GLAD WENT THE MAIN ARTARY WAS CLOGED 70%, GOT A STENCH IN ME DOSE ANY ONE KNOW HOW LONG THEY LAST I FORGOT TO ASK. I HOPE WE DONT GET ANY MORE SNOW LOL AGAIN I THAN YOU FOR YOUR PRAYES. AND CALLS. FRED S I REAL OWE AN APPOLIGIE FOR POSTING WHAT I DID. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT I DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SAY. BUT I DO WISH I COULD WRITE LIKE THAT AND SPELL TO FORGIVE ME.I TELL YOU AT TIMES I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT I AM SAYING, AND WHEN GAIL TAKES ME OUT, MOST OF THE TIME I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE IAM AT. AND I NEVER NEW ABOUT YOUR CANSER MY HEART AND PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY BUT I AM SORRY I GUESS IT'S IT IS I JUST DONT KNOW YOU LIKE THE REST DO. I DO KNOW YOU KNOW YOUR MUSIC. IAM STILL LEARING TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE NOT DOING BAD , I GUESS I HOPE TO TALK BY AA E MAIL, ROB HOW IS YOUR BROTHER DOING, MARK HOW ARE YOU AND DEE DOING, I TGUESS I AM UP THE VA ANSWER TO ANYTHING IS HERE TAKE THIS PILL PAIN MED, I KNOW I GET A LOT OF THNGS MIXED UP, HECH JUST ASK MY DAUGHTER SHE TELL YA LOL WELL I WONT BORE YOU BUT AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYES A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY LOVE YOU ALL AND THANKS
RAY <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 08:16:07 (MST)
I talked to Ray he said to say hi to everyone. He is hurting and he has a good neigbor who is going to get him walking when he starts to feel better. Give him a call if you get a chance. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 07:40:30 (MST)
Fred Skaggs.......if you would like, can you give an update on the situation with your family. If you want to share with us. PRAYERS out to you FREDDY BOY!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 06:00:13 (MST)
Dang Dennis,you chest must look like a checker board
alvis
USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 21:05:24 (MST)
I sure hope they are putting a stint in Ray's Heart, cuz a splint would be kinda big.and that's from the master of heart procedures 1 Cardiomyopathy (open Heart) 8 Cardiac Cath's, and on pacemaker #6 since 1983. The last two @ the VA Hospital in Tampa. BTW construction has started on the new Hospital on Orlando,FL. So every one cheer Ray on. Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpf092003@...oo>
Haines City, FL USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 18:51:27 (MST)
Friends, Ray is in the hospital....getting a splint put in for his tired old heart. Keep him in your prayers....his address is on the contact page if you want to send cards. We love you Ray!! L-J
Gently
USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 08:13:23 (MST)
someone posted it before,I think it was CP Bloomfield.Lots of great music tunes,tho of very low quality.Still,brings back memories
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 19:33:22 (MST)
try ...http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.htm
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 19:31:50 (MST)
Dave P.and all..sorry bout that with the Sky Pilot song. I cant open it either. I am trying to work it out with the webby that we can have some music on here. I have a list that I found on the net that is titled Vietnam era music and I would like to get it inserted in here somehow. We be working on it..........
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 18:52:13 (MST)
Found your site thru the 52nd avn bn combat. was in nam pleiku camp holloway jandec 70. the 129th ahc rings a bell. I was in avionics at Holloway and one day a 129th helicopter came in for a quick fix on a radio. we had him up and going in about 20 minutes. there is a new museum being built west of ft worth texas. The National Vietnam War Museum. april 28-29, 2006, the Disabled American Veterans ch 234 from Stephenville will host a Vintage and classic Car show as well as a Bike show. The event will be held on a 12 acre site in mineral wells TX Home of the Ft wolters Primary helicopter training facility where 90% of the helicopter pilots learned how to fly. It is on US Hwy 180 3 miles east of mineral wells. For those of you who live in Texas, you are welcome to come out. show starts saturday at 12 noon. gates opened for free camping fri the 28th. admission is $10. for those of you wishing to be vendors, its $50 for the three days 28-30. Donations will be made to the National Vietnam War Museum & the new DAV vietnam Museum in wash DC. most bike and car clubs have it posted usa wide. the National Vietnam war Museum will be a 25 million dollar facility and will be fully opened in 4 to 5 years. already we have 2 hueys 2 oh-6As trainer acft and lots of nam artifacts. contact one2treefo@hotmail for more information. Welcome Home Brothers james
james wood <one2treefo@hotmail.com>
stephenville, tx USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 18:26:45 (MST)
Mark, I can't open the "Sky Pilot" link. Loved that song...
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 17:50:37 (MST)
come to think of it,I believe Phil is using this medium to express a message to all of the 129th folks.It will be intresting to see what he has in mind.mark, I sent him your telephone # as well as your cell phone #,along with mine.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 19:43:28 (MST)
There ya goes guys. Thats where your "509" is with Phil in England........Go to the site that is posted in Fred's message below, leave your phone numgers and I'm sure Phil will contact you if there is anything that you may be able to help him with. Another great way to keep the 129th alive. And on the other side of the world. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 19:39:26 (MST)
Mark,shoot me an e-mail and i will forward it to you...never mind, I will post it in here if i can my pc to work,or ,rather get my skilled person to do it ( susan).Hi Guys I hope you guys are ok, Thanks for the email and support over the last twelve months with our Huey project, We have a project come up this spring and I will need your help, can you email your Telephone Nos so I can ring you guys to discuss this. Look forward to hearing from you Phil Connolly Flying the most famous helicopter in the World Phil Connolly Owner/Pilot www.huey.co.uk MSS Holdings Ltd. Fleetwood Rd. Wesham, Kirkham. Preston. (UK) PR4 3HD pconnolly@huey.co.uk tel: fax: mobile: 44 1772 687775 44 1772 687774 44 7836 687775
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 19:35:38 (MST)
Thanks Robbie.love ya brother.....Fred A......nothing from Phil. No e-mail at all actually. Must be the last couple of days that this machine just plain don't feel like working in the e-mail department.............Fred S.........be careful on the way home to Ohio. Not much more we can say about that Fred. It's a tragedy, that's sure....take care all.............love to ya...........Always a brother./.................
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 19:25:57 (MST)
Mark,you get Phils E-mail? Any idea what the spring project is?
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 14:40:15 (MST)
There is also a Tee shirt out now....says..I went hunting with Dick Cheney and I got was this bloody Tee Shirt.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 14:39:16 (MST)
Latest bumper sticker " I would rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy". Just a little humor here. Home repairs are complete and back to normal here.
Harrell Guidry
Groves , Tx USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 11:12:11 (MST)
I just got on here for the first time since I last posted. Only a few days, but lots of commo in here. Ray I hope you are doing well now, and thanks to Kris for the updates. Mark, I can't remember too many times that Larry and I were shooting at or getting shot at, but I know we were on many Hot CA's. I know I shot a lot of elephant grass and trees and such. I was flying with him on that night mission that Bill Wolf spoke about in his example story he sent out. That's a story that will be in his book when it comes out. Well, I hope everyone is doing ok and has a nice weekend. Robbie
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 10:30:30 (MST)
We will go home to Ohio in the morning.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 09:01:52 (MST)
Sorry about the confusion.....Brian is the youngest son of my mother-in-laws, youngest brother. For some reason I was thinking, Coldwater was in Hardin County. It`s Mercer county.....I thought it was local news for Marks area...But still very upsetting, because we seen Brian and Amanda at Xmas time this year at a family gathering. I can remember Brian, when he was just 4 years old........My mother-in-law was really pushing getting "family photos" taken together this year when we were home in Ohio...She had mention that we were getting older and some might not be here next year....It`s just so ironic that this would happen.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 09:00:04 (MST)
Ray, glad you came through that, keep an eye on it.Fred S. , Sorry to hear about that stuff, a little confused by the post but i imagine you are quite shaken up, hang in there & God be with you man. Sounds as though right now a lot of hard things are happening to a lot of good people. I will continue to pray for all of you>>>>>respects>>>smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 08:39:02 (MST)
Good news about Ray,glad it isnt any worse.Freddy..wow. Glad things are working out Don.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 03:19:53 (MST)
Good to see ya Don......Greatful to hear that Kris, Thanks for the update.......Freddy Boy.man, that's sounds seriuos. Am I reading right? This is about your mother-in-laws family?
Mark
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 22:24:59 (MST)
Didnt know if that picture would work, but I see that it did...will have to work on it though...
Mark
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 22:19:41 (MST)
Mark
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 22:18:37 (MST)
I'm still here Mark, except for the last 3 days I read every day. I just haven't posted in a while. Robbie, ........... sorry Bro hang in there not a good thing to have happen to anyone but it seems we all watch someone go like that at one time or another. I lost my mother in 98 to lung cancer so I understand the hospice thing. but please remember death is just a doorway we go thru to get to the other side. it is better for the traveler but the ones left on this side have a big gap left void. it will heal but it takes time. if you need to talk my # is 520.723.3529 after 6PM AZ time is best. RAY hope to see your post tomorrow night. as for me ........ had to have "THE SCOPE" today ..... at least I got to sleep thru it. everything was ok so far. he did send in a couple "samples" for testing but he said it was just routine because they didn't look "bad". .......... OH I am working again. been back at it for about a month and Monday I will be leadman of my own crew. ( it helps to know the boss :-))I guess I have written enough of a book so 'nite all. Later, Don
Don Miller
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 21:49:20 (MST)
he is doing okay. he had 70%blockage in his main artery... luckily nothing else was blocked. He will be home sometime in the afternoon... he apprietiates your concern
kris <clue4blue@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 20:32:40 (MST)
Grandmother charged with shootings; 1 fatal Friday, February 17, 2006 Matthew Marx THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH A 68-year-old woman is accused of killing her granddaughter and wounding the young woman’s husband before crashing her car in Hardin County yesterday afternoon. Gertrude Simpkins, of La Rue in Marion County, was in the Multi-County Correctional Center in Marion, charged with one count each of murder and felonious assault. The double shooting occurred at 4:29 p.m. yesterday at the home of Amanda and Brian Corbin, both 26, in the western Marion County town of La Rue, about 60 miles northwest of Columbus. Brian Corbin came home from work to find his wife shot to death inside the house on LaRue-Richwood Road, the Marion County sheriff’s office reported. Simpkins, who is Amanda Corbin’s grandmother, then shot him, the sheriff’s office said. Amanda Corbin was pronounced dead at the scene. Brian Corbin was taken to Marion General Hospital, then flown by helicopter to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, where he was in serious condition late last night, a nursing supervisor reported. Marion County Chief Deputy Al Hayden said it is unknown why Simpkins shot them.........................................................................................................Brian is my mother-in-law, brother son.....this stuff is to wild
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 16:20:59 (MST)
ray is doing a little bit better- he is going to another hospital to get an angioplasti done... should be home tomorrow. There seems to be some sort of blockage. be in touch soon. thanks for your continued prayers
kris <clue4blue@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 12:15:10 (MST)
Jack, I'll give you a call when I hit town.Thanks, Greg
Animal
HI USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 10:12:30 (MST)
Yep, the old age thing is creeping in... Ray, hang in buddy. I had a stress test a few months ago, and aced it. Also had a colonoscopy... Doc said, "see you in 10 years". We fair-skinned boys need to constantly be checking ourselves for the skin cancer thing. I guess it was all that Vietnam sunshine and Colorado fishing without a shirt at 10,000 feet.
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 08:50:05 (MST)
Out to all of you............ 
.................Amen
Mark
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 04:24:18 (MST)
Mornin' Flight.....feelin' better. Got a couple hours sleep............gonna spend a lot of time today prayin' for all of you with concerns in your lives........Take care all.............have a good day.....................always a brother........
Mark
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 03:53:43 (MST)
hope this post finds my buddy Ray well and rareing to go.Best of luck Ray and Kriss,indeed ,a prayer is sent with rays name on it.
alvis
USA - Friday, February 17, 2006 at 03:29:06 (MST)
....................clear left!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 23:38:28 (MST)
Somebody hook up with Animal down in Texas while he is there...............Don't forget to make your reservations for Phoenix early.............lets get a big crowd there this year....................did I tell you guys that I loved you yet today?????????????????........and now....my friggin' lighter wont work.............guess it "dont mean nuttin'"......................how many fuel bladders on a UH-1H?????????..........why am I thinkin' of Atilla Noble tonight?............anybody that flew with Larry, tell me about a mission you were on where you were takin' hits......Don Miller????///// you still out there?????????????????.................
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 23:37:32 (MST)
When I was very young and laying in bed at night, I had the beleif that if I hung my arm off the side of the bed, that there was a "BIG GREEN MONSTER" under the bed that was going to grab me, pull me under, and I would never be seen again. I wish this "BIG GREEN MONSTER" would quit looking over my shoulder tonight.
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 23:28:20 (MST)
Bernie, Bruno, Animal, Capt Jack.......soooooooooooo great to see you in here.
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 23:24:10 (MST)
MAn......I cant sleep tonight...........wind blowin' hard here.....how bout for you Fred A and Gale and Raine?................but it aint the wind outside that's keepin' me awake, it's the thunderstorm inside my head...................I truly believe, it is possible to have 2nd hand PTSD..............to often I awake with thoughts of Larry, the crash,the ball of flame, and the flicker of the smoldering fire on the side of the mountain that led the search ships to the fryed, friggin' "257"............ and all the other stories of yours that I read in here in my head......... the cloud cover was so low that the flares , when lit above the clouds, hampered the vision of the search ships and at times they hoovered just feet from the side of the mountains. Then the flares would break below the clouds and the world below would come alive". F$#@&*^%$K
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 23:21:01 (MST)
KRIS........Thanks for the update on Ray.....gosh darn it!!!!..whats going on here?.....seems lots of us are falling down and going boom.........Prayers to ya Ray, Gail, and Kris..............and Fred A and Fred S and All that struggle everyday with something..........I love ya all.....................
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 22:56:30 (MST)
Robbie..........Couldnt sleep (so whats new)....setting here doin' nuttin and I just cant get you and your brother out of my mind. Man........words dont mean nuttin man. Hopefully you can feel what is not only in my heart, but the hearts of the entire crew here. Love ya brother..........Love ya...........love ya all.........
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 22:53:49 (MST)
Just to let you know- Ray is in the hospital for tests. he has had some pressure in the chest and shortness of breathe. They are doing a stress test in the morning. all his enzyme tests came back good. will let you know when I know more take care and love to all hugs kris
kris <clue4blue@hotmail.com>
balt, md USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 20:06:44 (MST)
naaaa fred,its called fluorouacil,or efudex.it simply kills any pre-cancerous tissues on the skin.Kinda makes you look like frankenstien.....makes grown women faint and children scream.chuckle, its not that bad but one does look pretty rough for a few weeks.Good news here,Susan has felt well enough to try to go back to work.She is doing 15 hours a week and feels she can do more..so,hopefully,she can. She has to take one percodan after work because of her feet,but we will settle for that..its a heck of an improvement.now we can truely be on the road to recovery,in all aspects.Rick...you like poetry,why dont you vist iwvpa,lots of really good poets in there,some nam vets.
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 19:44:24 (MST)
Fred A......The lotion, is it called Aldara(Imiquimod)?...I use it 3 times a week and the doctor does this laser hits on the places......When they say "the Big C" word, it scared the crap out of me at first, I have a family history of it. Thanks Dave P.......Thanks Fred A......
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 18:26:30 (MST)
Fred S,Dave p,I too,go to Va ever 6 months for skin cancer treatments,they freeze mine,plus i gotta start putting on the lotion stuff.Ray,I believe Fred was responding to a poem i has posted with a great one of his own.I dont believe anyone sees anything disrespectful in either me,or freddy posting a poem.Having met Robbie,I think he is a great guy,and my heart goes out to him during this time of black clouds.I am sure fred s feels the same.
alvis
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 17:50:59 (MST)
Rob, our prayers are with you brother... This too shall pass. Fred, I'll get the entire album off to you as soon as I can. I line-in recorded it off an OLD album. Pretty goofy stuff for 1953. I had a malignant melanoma removed from my back about 1989. It was pretty large as far as those things go, the diameter of a pencil eraser. No chemo or anything like that, but gave the doctor a literal "pound of flesh".
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 17:02:02 (MST)
DAVE P......I would love to have a copy of Tom Lehrer's "Hunting Song" 1953, Fred Skaggs, 416 Briant Park Drive, Summit, NJ, 07081......Thanks Dave
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 16:40:21 (MST)
Ray,...A. Lawrence Vaincourt.....writes poems and I do this crazy thing of reading alot. Since we were once soldiers, I thought the poem was interesting and I posted it.......And I don`t feel I have to tell anyone, when something tragic is happening in their life, that they are in my prayers ......That goes without saying, it`s a GIVEN Ray.....Ray, I`m into my 4th week of 16 weeks of treatment for cancer I have(Squamous Cell Carinoma) ......A fair skin, blonde, pays a price for looking like a California Surfer Dude all those years....It`s cool to look nice, but you will pay the price...as you get older......So far no chemo.....but I`m having Mohs surgery(microscopically-controlled removal of skin cancer)......sorry about the poem Ray
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 16:36:05 (MST)
BRUNO, QUE PASA GLAD THAT YOU ARE UP AND RUNNING AGAIN. WE HAVE A LOT OF SNOW HERE IN UTAH RIGHT NOW SO WE SHOULD BE OKAY FOR OUR WATER SITUATION. THE FURTHEST I EVER GOT UP NORTH WAS TO DA NANG TO DROP OFF SOME NVA POW'S. SO UNTIL LATER. MR. STROTHER.LT. SHAW YOUR CLEAR UP RIGHT, "426" IS HEADED TO THE WATERHOLE.
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, UTAH USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 13:31:45 (MST)
Hey Bernie. Sorry Bro. I had some bug in the soup. I couldn't logged in. It kept disconnecting. So my son took the tower & did some trouble shooting. Anyway, I'm back on line today. Man it was 91 degrees here yesterday. I can't believe it. I don't want to know how hot it's going to be this summer. I was checking the mail- man o man Lam Son 719. I got to Camp Evans about a month or so after that. I was quiet in I corps after that. They used rockets & 37 MM. The fire bases were nasty. I got to fly to FSB Fuller. Man the LZ and I mean just had enough clearance for the rotor blades. To take off you would bring the slick to a hover, go forward on the cyclic & you were already 2000 ft in the air. The cliffs were full of trash. The troops dumped the trash over the side of the cliffs & the stench was bad in the heat. Its been so long, I don't recall exactly where Fuller was. All I recall it was west of Camp Evans . I guessing it was somewhere toward the Rockpile. Mark who is the cook. Man is that what I think-S.O.S.? Its been eons. I could go for some sunny side ups, biscuits, ham & some SOS. What do you say Bernie. Great stuff.Man I've said a mouth full.E'nuff Said.Clear left;426 out.
Bruno E. Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 11:27:31 (MST)
Animal, I will be attending HAI's Heli-Expo in Dallas from the 25th to the 1st. Will be staying at the Adams Mark. Give a call. Cobra Bishop
Jack Alexander
Medina, OH USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 11:11:31 (MST)
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I know alot of you have been through this and more and still you go on. I guess it's what we're supposed to do. We grieve and then keep them in our thoughts after they are gone, and we continue with life. I think I believe now that dying is just a part of life. It just happens to be the part at the end. Being born was at the beginning of life and the rest just blurrs by in what seems all too short to me. And then you're gone. Ray, I got your phone message. Thanks and I'll be talking to you.....Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 10:58:53 (MST)
I'm going to be in Dallas for a few days starting the 28th. Anyone in the area? If so how bout lunch?.........Greg
Animal
HI USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 10:27:24 (MST)
ROBBIE, Mine and Jeans' love and sorrow go out to you and the family..... I understand and feel your brothers feelings about his "quality of life"...... I have a sister thats in a nursing home, invalid for the past 3 1/2 years..... Flat on her back with only the use of her right arm, and its weakening slowly........ She has told me that she wishes she had "gone on" instead of this lingering...... I'm on her side, but her daughter refused to let her go, so she hangs in there, for her daughter........ I went through this before when I had to "Pull the Plug", on my mother who had a heart attack and was on life support....... Jean says to tell you that she has lost her Mother, Father, two brothers, and now, in just the last few months, an older sister and a younger sister, and to let you know, "You will get through it, slowly, but you will get through it"... Bless his soul....... It sounds like you understand his feelings, and believe me, you will feel better later about honoring his wishes....... It will be tough for awhile, and of course you'll miss him, but you''ll see it was the right thing to do...... Some of the family may disagree and seem to turn on you for it, but it is your brothers decision, so they should support him...... Maybe they won't, but that is their cross to bear, not yours...... I trust you and feel you're making the right decision, supporting his wishes....... May GOD Bless him, You, and all the family....... ktf, Your friend, and fellow crew member....... C.P. (Poppasan) 129th, May 69- Apr 70....
c.p
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 09:49:10 (MST)
TO MY BROTHER ROB. I JUST READ A YOUR YOUR BROTHER ,I PRAY FOR A EASEY TRANSITOIN FOR HIM ..MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AD YOUR FANILY , MY HEART you and your family FRED S MAY I ASK WHAT THE HECK ARE TALKING ABOUT, ANT WHAT IS THE POINT, A BROTHERS JUST WAS TELL US OUR FAMILY THAT HIS BROTHER IS DIEING, AND YOU COPY SOMETHING OUT OF A BOOK , IN STEAD OF SAYING THAT YOU ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER LIKE MOST OF OUR FAMILY HAS DONE,,ROB MY BROTHER I LOVE YOU. AND YOU KNOW I BE HERE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL TAKE CARE ROB YOUR BROTHER ALWAYS MARK SORY IF I OFNED ANY. STILL A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY,,, ROB I CALL U I HOPE BE FOR YOU AND FREDS S IF I DIDN'T UNDESTAND WHAT YOU WERE TRYING TO SAY AND YOU MENT WELL. I AM SORRY TO, THIS WHY I DONT SAY MUCK BUT LOVE YOU ALL ROB I BEIN TOUCH SOON ALWAYS ILL CARE YOUR GUNNER RAY
RAY <STILINGWATING@AOL.COM>
MD USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 08:09:14 (MST)
To get your 215 you need to get the form sf149. To get morning reprots type in morning reports in search at the top then click on miltary records holdings. Their is certain times you can pull up the records. Remember this is the government so it will take some time. You cna slao get mirco fish there. Also your dd215 is an addendem to your 214. I fi can be of some help I will try to help. They also have medical records and rosters of people in the co.at your time of service.
Rick England
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 06:14:35 (MST)
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/*******You can get your records 215 which is an update of medals which you also need to put with your claims. I was told you can also get morning reports here. I am not sure how. If you can not find them there I will ask how that is done. Robbie sorry about your brother Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 05:25:19 (MST)
Just A Common Soldier..... by A. Lawrence Vaincourt..... "He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,...... And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past....... Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,....... In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one........ And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,....... All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke...... But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,..... And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today............ He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,...... For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life........... Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,....... And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today....... When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,........ While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.......... Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,...... But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung......... Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land......... A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?.......... Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,......... Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?........... A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives.......... Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives..... While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,......... Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small........ It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago.......... That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know....... It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,........ Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys............ Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,........ Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?......... Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend.......... His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end? ......... He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,.......... But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.......... For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part....... Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start............ If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,......... Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days......... Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,......... Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 20:56:39 (MST)
Brother Robbie............I love you man!!!!!
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 20:14:32 (MST)
battle results of lam son,719..65 helicopter crewmen kia ,818 wia,42 mia.618 helicopters were damanaged including 106 totally distroyed, 30 jan,24 march,1972.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 19:47:14 (MST)
dang,Robbie, sorry to hear that.He , you and your family,continue in our prayers.Chemo is a bitch.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 19:24:00 (MST)
Robbie, I sure am sorry to hear about your brother! My thoughta are with you and your familey. I know how, having lost my brother a couple years ago, that it is rough. I can only hope that the suffering is brief. Hang in there Bro... ..Kal...
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 18:31:15 (MST)
Fred S. Congratulations & i know what it takes to make it that far, Linda & I will have our 25th next Nov.(plan on takin her to vegas). My Hat is off to you both, requires love, & dedication, seems young folks don't stay with it as long. Hope everyone got through or is getting through the Big Snow back east. Blizzarding some here & have about 5" with more to come but the big thing is it is supposed to be a high of -5 on Friday & the low somewhere between -17 to -20. Kal yes i am into that idea on the way back. I come thru Santa Fe to Albuqueque & i know "Angel Fire" is somewhere North of Santa Fe. Ron & Jamie Debates I have tried to send e-mail but address comes back changed/not there / whatever. Mine is westwang@bresnan.net and has not been changes in the contacts. Drop me a line. Everyone stay safe>>>>>>>>>>>respects>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 16:25:26 (MST)
To all who have said prayers for my Brother during the past few years, I thank you. He is at the point where his cancer count has gone way up and when the dr's tried to give him more Chemo, he gets violently sick. He has decided that is no way for him to live his time out so he has stopped the treatments. I really didn't want him to stop the treatments, but respect his wishes. I'll probably have to make the same decision some day. He is in a Hospice situation now and good people are coming in to make sure he is getting proper medication etc to make him comfortable. My Mother and other Brother and cousin and I were going to drive down this past weekend to see him, but the bad weather on the East coast took care of that. So we are now going down the weekend of the 25th to see him. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. I'm not ready for him to go, but figure I never will be so I've kind of come to grips with the situation. I hope everyone else is doing ok. Again, thanks for the prayers and thoughts......Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 16:20:52 (MST)
Fred Skaggs... Tom Lehrer's "Hunting Song" 1953 or so? I've got that on CD if you want a copy...
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 15:57:26 (MST)
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 09:34:11 (MST)
We Came to Nam by Rich Reith We came to Nam From all corners of the world, Filled with piss and vinegar, Bravado and braggadocio. We came to Nam From farms and ghettos, Cities and villages, Different countries and cultures. About to be bonded In ways we couldn?t imagine. We came to Nam Young believers. Ready to beat the world. They never told us The world was ready for us. With hormones oozing from every pore, We wouldn?t have listened anyway. We came to Nam Teenagers and twenty-somethings, Mature and immature, Married and single-wild. Giving up our precious youth, To a cause they said was right, Never understanding what we were giving up. We endured. Somehow, we endured. Through hours of boredom And moments of terror We endured. We left Nam Different than those who came. Bonded forever With people we never knew. For we had all been to the mountaintop Different mountains, Different heights, Same view Of Satan?s promised land. We left Nam To move into the future. Some, with eyes facing forward Hopeful, determined Thankful for the gift of life. Some moving forward By walking backwards, Eyes firmly focused On those seminal events That would forever define their lives. For them, Nam won.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 09:12:37 (MST)
my sources say that either 6 or 9 kingsmen will be attending the Washington DC/arlington burial service.....slow hand salute renderd.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 08:44:30 (MST)
i believe this was a result of Lam Son 719. This battle will raise a few eye brows if read about.It was the last big battle of vietnam,that we were involved in.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 08:37:55 (MST)
Here is a news scoop on what Fred is talking about.............................................. IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 136-06 February 14, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Army MIA Soldiers from Vietnam War Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of four U.S. servicemen, missing in action since the Vietnam War, have been identified. They will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors. They are: Maj. Jack L. Barker of Waycross, Ga.; Capt. John F. Dugan of Roselle, N.J.; Sgt. William E. Dillender of Naples, Fla.; and Pfc. John J. Chubb of Gardena, Calif. All were from the Army’s 101st Airborne Division. Chubb will be buried in Inglewood, Calif., on Feb. 18. Barker, Dugan and Dillender will be buried on April 12 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington. D.C. On March 20, 1971, Barker and Dugan were piloting a UH-1H Huey helicopter with Dillender and Chubb on board. The aircraft was participating in a troop extraction mission in the Savannakhet Province of Laos. As the helicopter approached the landing zone, it was hit by heavy enemy ground fire. It exploded in the air and there were no survivors. Continued enemy activity in the area prevented any recovery attempts. A refugee in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, showed an identification tag of Pfc. Chubb and a medallion to a U.S. interviewer in 1986. The medallion was reportedly recovered near the same general location from an F-105 crash site. However, the location and the aircraft type did not correlate with the missing aircraft and soldiers. Between 1988 and 2001, joint U.S.-Lao People’s Democratic Republic teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), conducted four investigations and three excavations for these soldiers without positive results. An investigation team surveyed three crash sites in 2002 after interviewing local villagers from the province. The team recovered a fragment of human tooth and some crew-related artifacts from one of the crash sites. In October and November 2004, another joint investigation team excavated the crash site and recovered additional human remains and crew-related evidence. The wreckage was of a UH-1H helicopter, and contained insignia worn by members of the 101st Airborne Division. The remains included nine fragments of teeth that the forensic anthropologists at JPAC were able to match with detailed information from medical and dental records. From the Vietnam War, 1,807 Americans are still unaccounted-for with 364 of those from Laos. Another 839 have been accounted-for in Southeast Asia with 208 of those from losses in Laos. For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 08:23:39 (MST)
4 mia's found and being returned.I believe they were with the "Kingsman".Mark,not sure but believe Joe Cline knew these guys and flew with them,the cc was his buddy.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 04:16:00 (MST)
Mark great talking to you. Keep up the work on the website. All of you working on PTSD claims hang in there. Get a DVA representive or Vet Center to help you. Rick England has been a great help to me. And I am help to help if I can. Alot of paper work. Always A Brother Alex
Alex
USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 14:46:01 (MST)
Angel Fire.....you must go. Time to start thinking of who we can help get to the re-union with our Christmas fund($2200). Email the names of folks you think need the financaial help..or email me your own name and don't be shy about it. All is kept confidential between, Mark, ALex, Rick, and myself. Small amount or large...let's talk...we can't help you if we don't know you need it. Hi Gale:>) L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 14:30:51 (MST)
a very hearty congrads fred S.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 09:33:29 (MST)
Fred A., it`s easy for me to remember today, Kim and I have been married for 22 years today. Easy for me to remember, Fred
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 09:10:08 (MST)
Ok you old farts,I know how bad your memories are...today is valentines...go do something special for that special one that puts up with you.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 03:21:48 (MST)
its always season on laywers, did you hear that doctors are now using laywers instead of rats for testing. they found there are somethings rats want do. God bless you all, lane seems like a life time ago. boy times flys when your having fun.
donnie purvis <donnie.purvis@us.army.mil>
linwood, nc USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 00:55:16 (MST)
I didn't know the season on Lawyers started yet.
Animal
HI USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 23:39:53 (MST)
Donnie, I resemble that remark!!!LOL Maybe we'd all be better off if dubya went hunting with cheney?....at least he only shot a lawyer, no big deal, eh?
Kim
USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 18:48:25 (MST)
or chenny might have shoot down his own aircraft, i know we had a feww door gunners in the gun plt, shoot up their own aircraft. flight plt was to smart they made us mount ours so we cound shoot ourself down.
donnie purvis <donnie.purvis@us.army.mil>
USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 17:30:49 (MST)
Greg...."It's clearly an accident,and you KNOW, these things fairly or unfairly, Late-night comics are going to be all over it. Don't be surprised if you see lots of jokes about the vice president was trigger happy, or he might have had better aim if he'd served in Vietnam." I`m not a hunter......not since Nam.....Ask some of these hunters about gun safety, they would know. Seems somebody always gets shot during hunting season....You know me Greg, 9 out of the 10 voices in my head say PULL THE TRIGGER if it moves........so I don`t hunt.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 17:28:53 (MST)
I almost feel sorry for the guy; For the rest of his life he's going to have reporters and Democrats yelling "DON'T SHOOT!-DON'T SHOOT!" AND...You can be sure he won't be hunting with the Prez anytime soon!
Animal
HI USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 16:41:23 (MST)
Mark, seeing grandma shoot the gun and seeing where the thing is pointed makes me wonder how many got hit that lived down the road..?? Didn't even seem to rock her wheelchair.. Later... Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 16:15:30 (MST)
Greg, I don`t about that....Cheney might have had some "friendly fire" issues......Oh Well, Dick knows I love to joke around with him.....LOL
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 11:41:52 (MST)
If Cheney was in Vietnam, we might have won that sucker...........Greg
Animal
HI USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 09:39:24 (MST)
To the Great White Hunter Dick Cheney.........I always will remember....... 'Twas a year ago November..... I went out to hunt some deer....... On a morning bright and clear...... I went and shot the maximum the game laws would allow:...... Two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow........... I was in no mood to trifle,......... I took down my trusty rifle......... And went out to stalk my prey........ What a haul I made that day!......... I tied them to my fender, and I drove them home somehow:....... Two game wardens, seven hunters, and a cow......... The law was very firm, it........ Took away my permit,.......... The worst punishment I ever endured.......... It turned out there was a reason,.......... Cows were out of season,......... And one of the hunters wasn't insured......... People ask me how I do it,........ And I say "There's nothin' to it,......... You just stand there lookin' cute,........ And when something moves, you shoot!"....... And there's ten stuffed heads in my trophy room right now:......... Two game wardens, seven hunters, and a pure-bred Guernsey cow.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 at 07:26:00 (MST)
....be careful out there in the snow you east coasters.............I love you all.......
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 20:01:21 (MST)
read (cheek/shoulder) stock is different and just where is the gas cylinder?
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 19:35:21 (MST)
no where to hang a c-rat can on the infeed side,carrying handle is in a diferent position and just where are the butterflies?jeeeze,this a aviation outfit or what? chuckle.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 19:33:53 (MST)
I think its neither one...looks like the new fangled 60. Bi pod mount is different,flash suppressor is different,so in barrel...and sights look changed as well.forward hand grip is changed.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 19:30:50 (MST)
Kim......22 inches.........Snow plow did the parking lot, so we pulled both vehicles out and parked in the newly plowed part of the parking lot......no sweat......Thank God for 4-Wheel Drive....
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 18:15:29 (MST)
I have a photo of a few guys down on the flight line. One of the guys is Nazarro. Covey, Mendez, Moore and Denault are standing next to a 3/4 ton. I will send it to Mark so he can do his magic.
Dan Hertlein
Bonney Lake, WA USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 18:02:12 (MST)
Mark, it's gotta be a 60. I'd hate to fire a Ma duece while holding it against my shoulder. Maybe a Marine could do it....I'm too much of a wuss!
Kim
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 17:32:06 (MST)
Fred, got ONE INCH up here...Blizzard??? Fizzard, is more like it! We're in the middle of one of the warmest winters in memory, just the way I like it :>))
Kim
Livermore, Me USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 15:42:13 (MST)
Or is that a 50????....sorry!
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 14:40:35 (MST)
That music goes right along with the 60, doesn't it??????
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 14:39:50 (MST)
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 14:38:38 (MST)
GANG.........go to this site < http://spaces.msn.com/the-257/ > , and click on the "PHOTOS" title "A LONG TIME AGO" it's all about you guys. Gale, museum work is in progress. I will have to update all, of you in here soon. ALEX call anytime Home;419-678-INXS (4697) CELL; 419-733-3154.................Love to all.......always a brother........PS..picture insertion in here is an ancient Chinese secret. If I told you I would have to kill you.
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 12:42:21 (MST)
Mark, I'll have the # 4 breakfast special!!!I thought you and Dee got out of the food business. I'd like to have one those big ole cheeseburgers from the "Top".Thanks Buddy LOL. What kind of computer did you get and how do you put pics on here? Hey Mark, I hope you aren't spending too much time on your new puter and not making plans for that 129th Museum.........anything up with that? Miss all you 129thers!!
Gale 67-68
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 10:10:12 (MST)
Fred Alvis: Don't give up on the PTSD. I am gathering information on the 129th with help of Rick England. What the VA wants to see is combat incidents. And a statement on how it has affected your life. All Ptsd treatments and Vet center appointments and meetings should be included. The more info you have the better. And get the DVA rep. involded to help you with your claim. I had Cinda from the VHCMA send Rick England a study that was done on the hraring at Fort Rucker in 1983, and how the hearing loss of people whom worked or flew . Any way I or Rick can help. Were here. Had 5 inches of Snow. Memphis closes up at 1 inch. Luckly the roads stayed in good shape. Always a Brother Alex MArk I need to get your phone and cell numbers if you can email me.
Alex
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 08:29:28 (MST)
WOW.......I`ve been through some bad storms, but this is almost as bad as "78". Here in Summit,N.J. we have about 8 inches....and it`s still coming down. 40mph winds are causing drifting real bad........Monday may be a "day-off".......Greg, that`s Delbert McClinton song, I just changed a few words...........Mark, you have "geeked" all the way out with your computer.....Did you take over and become your own Webmaster of the web-site?
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 06:05:18 (MST)
Mornin' all.........0630 in Ohio 17 degrees, snow on the ground, belley up to the bar and have something on me.........have a great day................I love you guys 
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 04:40:22 (MST)
Sorry to hear it Alvis. You've heard it before and will hear it again: Keep trying, they are trying to wear you down. When you do get your claim approved, it's retroactive from the day you applied. Also, if you are filing it yourself, you are doing yourself a disservice. Get a rep from the Vet Center, or the DAV to help you with the paperwork. They know exactly what to say. They do it all the time, and when the dickhead bean counters see a vet has an advocate helping with his application, they are more likely to approve it...............Fred S.....That sounds familiar, but I can't place it, help me out buddy......Greg
Animal
Hi USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 20:00:26 (MST)
VA has just notified me that although I have some symphtoms of ptsd,my claim is denied.I am more than a little dissappointed with our VA and a bit angry.Some sympthoms....isnt that a bit like being a little pregnant? God damn them to hell.
alvis
USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 19:41:59 (MST)
Hey Smitty... Been checking out the map and Angel Fire looks pretty interesting to me too.. How about stopping by there on the way home after the reunion. I could stay with you all the way up to Denver that way. Let me know your thoughts on this. How does that sound to you Mark??.. I will be in no hurry and seeing the sites ought to be fun.. Later..Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 16:37:52 (MST)
Been down in the dumps for a day or two....... Thinkin' it was time for me to make a move....... Late night Columbus skyline that's when it hit me........ Well I got to have me some of that New York City............ Well I was leaving Ohio in a rented chevy van........ Out across Pennsylvania in "Steelers" land........ I just love the Appalachian Mountains , sure are pretty...... But I got to have me some of that New York City........ I've been away to long and I got the itch........ To do a little time in the east coast nitch...... Down in The Village, doin a little diddy.......... Smack dab in the middle of New York City.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 10:47:19 (MST)
Mark...I don`t know about that "clod hopper" thing.....All I know is the corporations, big companies, they love to hire mid-west folks. Because of our work ethics, our values, and easy going ways.........Mark....you got "small town" New Jersey folks here, that have NEVER been to NYC......They`re just as intimidated of "the city" as anyone else......Mark, you would like Greenwich Village and the Soho area....it`s real laid back.....folkies still playing music, old hippies and yes you`ll hear "bluegrass" music....Bluegrass is view more as a "working class blues" and true american cultural art form ........Everything isn`t about Donald Trumps NYC.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 10:27:45 (MST)
His name is Trace Bundy can be seen at < http://www.tracebundy.com/ > check him out. Sounds like a good time in NYC your going to have. You be diggin' the city, huh Freddy. I think that place would scare the heck out of me. I'm just a clod hopper. ..........Good Day to all...................
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 09:39:42 (MST)
What is that guys name Mark?....He uses the same "style' of playing that Stanley Jordan uses...Leo Kottke also plays a little of that style also...Good Stuff...As soon as the weather gets warm, my boss and I are going over to NYC and see Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club. He plays every Monday night.....He`s 90 years old...They say all kinds of famous guitarist will drop in and "jam" with Les.......
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 09:12:11 (MST)
I would like to say that that is me playing that guitar, but I wont. dangit. is that awesome or what???...............a lil' soft song to lay your head down to tonight. I love you guys.........alwaya a brother
Mark
USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 01:36:51 (MST)
Hey gang.....got this is the e-mail today and am passing it on Mark, would you add this invitation to your website and maybe a few men of your unit would like to visit and post at the forum. Thanks Tom Materene Gent's may I extend an invitation to each of you to come and visit The BeetleNut Lounge forums. This is an uncensored forum for members of my two companies and any and all Vietnam Veterans, for that matter any Veteran is welcome as well as people serving in our Armed Forces Now. You may register with a user name and password to post on the forum and you can use personal avatars and unit patches. A signature block is available to add something to the end of your post each time or simply use a bbcode image tag. This is a private member only forum ran by myself and maintained and served from my own server at home. It is not in any way a profit venture but only an attempt to make an avenue for all of us to communicate effectively and have some fun doing it. ATTENTION: Lycos search engines used in some home pages will not find my link, simply cut and paste the link listed here below this text and place it in Google or MSN or even Yahoo and it should take you to the forum. Drop in and at least visit. www.thebeetlenutlounge.dnsalias.org/TheBeetleNutLounge Tom Materene 336th AHC 121st AHC 68-70
Mark
USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 21:29:25 (MST)
just love that cat. reminds me of a book by a cbs news corespondent called the cat from hue. he claimed that the cat he rescued from the ruins in hue and brought home with him was vc because it hated white people butgot along just fine with asians. hello to all,just waiting for kokomo
paul mcgrath
oglesby, il USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 18:53:22 (MST)
http://stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/On_eBay/ cut and paste. enhoy
Rick
USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 17:08:06 (MST)
Mark, very cool...I love it. Gee....you're becoming a geek! A techie!!! Gale...still wearing it:>)) L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 12:59:09 (MST)
Mark, I'm on a different computer and can see the pictures. I think it might be something to do with the "cookie" settings on my other machine. How do you do that? Are you now a computer Guru? That VC cat looks to be shooting an AK! Later, greg
Animal
HI USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 09:53:59 (MST)
great work mark. just to let you know that bradford racsey name is not included on the list of lost brothers, that appear on 509. maybe to can let them know so that they can include racsey. and agian graet pic keep it up. hope to see you all in phoenix. wink 3/69--10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 09:27:47 (MST)
Mark I can see all the pictures but 1. Take care
Katharine
USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 04:42:13 (MST)
Mark, Are you posting pictures or something? All I can see is your name and a blank post................Greg
Animal
HI USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 23:41:34 (MST)
TEST TEST 
TEST
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 22:18:27 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 22:07:45 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 21:59:42 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 21:59:23 (MST)
Mark, man that is awsome, love it. The stickman just trying to stay warm and dry. Looks like myself and JW will be sharing a room at the reunion. Getting close, see everyone soon, Mark, some more,,,da stickman is outta here
Jim"stickman" Oliver
Pembroke, ga USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 20:26:59 (MST)
ONE OF THE ITEMS YOU CAN GET FROM THE "509" GROUP
mARK
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 19:18:36 (MST)
no Mark but medics would have syrettes of Morphine, you'd still have the cold but wouldn't give a damn. That Apocolypse now is fakey but the Grunt 60 brings back memories>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 19:12:45 (MST)
THE "509" IN ENGLAND
MARK
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 19:03:52 (MST)
THE CARGO DOOR ON THE "509"
MARK
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:59:47 (MST)
THE "509" OF THE 129TH IN ENGLAND. < http://www.huey.co.uk/galleryhuey/tn_16.jpg >
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:58:03 (MST)
MARK, DID YOU TURN THE CAT LOOSE ON THAT MOUSE?......SURE DID HONEY ;-) 
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:45:42 (MST)
BRING BACK MEMORIES GANG????
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:37:06 (MST)
If you can see these images below. Let me know. I just fussin' round seeing what all I can do on this machine.....love you guys
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:30:09 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:29:20 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:27:09 (MST)
HEY SMITTY, would I be able to find to something to take in this????? 
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:18:37 (MST)
Rainer.you talking about the Napalm film???...does it show up for you guys?
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:10:02 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:08:49 (MST)
be careful its not meningitis you all( i dont like that sore neck stuff). That what the VA is for. I booked a room & wrote a note to Shadow & he is goin to see if his wife is coming, if not he will share it. For Kal, we will figure a place to meet but on the way down i am going to detour to "Angel Fire" in Northern NM or at least that is my plan. Dave Powers , are you comin??? pretty close. take care all, >>>>>Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, WY USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 18:08:33 (MST)
Real great Mark
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 17:52:13 (MST)
FredA..yeah. I got it, Dee does and so does Steph
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 17:51:48 (MST)
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 17:49:59 (MST)
Anyone have an idea who crewed 69-16697 during the Easter Tide Offensive of 1972? Bruno where you at or been? "426"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Utah USA - Thursday, February 09, 2006 at 10:05:42 (MST)
anybody had that "cold" thats going around that leaves your neck sore as hell after?
alvis
USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 20:47:37 (MST)
Rick, I don't know about daily reports, but I got my flight records from the V.A. by filling out and submitting the standard request for doc.s form available at your Vet Center. The staff there should be happy to help you out. Flight records, for me, were helpful in establishing periods that I was grounded by the flight surgeon for ear problems. They also establish the frequency you flew combat. Good Luck, Greg
Animal
HI USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 21:20:11 (MST)
alex has been involved in getting daily reports,if i remember correctly.I believe so far he has just gotten early in the units history ones.he has been getting the reports for the gov. center in St.Louis,again,if i remember correctly. You can shoot him an email,he is on the contacts page. alex fernwelt.There is a reunion planned for june in phonex and another in kokomo in sept.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 20:21:04 (MST)
Hey Robbie, How goes it up you way????......Hey Rick Stevenson, what do you do for Biffie? That's interesting. Do you ever get to that Track ( ELDORA SPEEDWAY ) that Tony Stewart owns up here in Ohio? We live 15 miles from there. If ever in the AO give me a call. I know that TS had some big names there last year for a SHOW race. This place CONTINUES TO BLOW MY MIND EVERY DAY IT FINDS SOMEONE NEW........... Always a brother......
Mark
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 19:58:41 (MST)
I wish I had made plans to take in Daytona this year!!!! Had to go to Vegas instead..... stupid meetings!!!!!
Kim
USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 19:39:04 (MST)
KIM THANKS FROM THE COME BACK I WITH THE BIFFIE THE 16 OF ROUSH OON MY WAY TO THE 500
RICK STEVENSON <RACING16MGR@AOL.COM>
SOUTHSIDE, AL USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 19:21:38 (MST)
Hi Shakey stevenson!!! I don't know how to get the daily reports, maybe someone in here can help you out. What's the racing 16 for? what type vehicle, what class? Were you crewing with Junior Johnson when he got hurt?..Alemaster, Baron, and Innkeeper check in occasionally, even though they don't post, maybe they can help. Griff, Don McCort, Shorty check in, too. Good Luck
Kim
Livermore, Me USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 18:05:55 (MST)
Good Afternoon Flight. While reading my VVA Veteran magazine today I saw an article about Angel Fire becoming a State Park. Thought I would type the brief article about it here........In a Veterans Day ceremony conducted 34 years after it's founding, the Angel Fire National Vietnam Veterans Memorial became a New Mexico state park....In addition to ending long years of continual worries about funding and the memorial's survival, New Mexico state officials said the designation makes Angel Fire the first such state park in the nation solely dedicated to Vietnam veterans....The New Mexico legislature approiated $100,000 to operate the park through June 2006 and the state intends to invest an additional $800,00 into further upgrades next year. Once those upgrades are completed, state park officials said they will request and additional $900,000 for other improvements....Dedicated in 1971 the memorial was built by the late Victor Westphall to honor his son, David, a Marine Corps officer killed in ambush in 1968 with 12 other marines. Through the years that Westphall struggled to maintain the memorial's viability, thousands of veterans found their way to Angel Fire and to Westphall, who soon earned a reputation for opening his arms to every veteran as much as he would have done for his own son.....The most prominent feature of the memorial is a white chapel, a winged structure sweeping upward from a hill overlooking the Moreno Valley in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The memorial also features a 6,000 square foot visitors center, a permanently mounted Huey helicopter, and a memorial garden......
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 13:10:52 (MST)
hi rick and welcome home.you have came to the right place..maybe.There is a handful of us in here from that era 70/72
alvis
USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 16:47:37 (MST)
HI GUYS I WAS THE 129TH IN 1971 FLEW AS CE WITH THE GUN PLT I NEED THE MORGING REPORTS FOR THE UNIT AND FLIGHT OF THE GUN PLT FOR A CLAIM WITH THE VA IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW I CAN GET PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE VA IS GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND THANKS RICK
RICK D STEVENSON <RACING16MGR@AOL.COM>
SOUTHSIDE, AL USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 16:27:48 (MST)
Ok Fred.....was just wondering. Got a freind who's husband is in the VA hospital in Providence. I thought is might be closer then that. Thanks anyways...........always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 11:34:18 (MST)
Mark, from where I live in Jersey, it`s about 180 or 200 miles to Providence,RI....
Fred Skaggs
Summit , NJ USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 05:29:47 (MST)
Hey Fred S.? How far is Jersey from Rhode Island?............Super Bowl?...was that on tonight?
Mark
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 21:37:09 (MST)
Stones just don`t do it for me anymore.....LIVE...that is......Sticky Fingers was the only album I ever really liked...And that was because I loved Mick Taylor( lead guitar) Lets be real....Detroit is not a "garden spot" to be having a Super Bowl.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 20:49:34 (MST)
I don't know about flat....maybe, senile? Yankee = Dutch for cheap...a whole geographical area, proud of being called cheapskates..gotta love America, and the Stealer's (steeler's)...whatta bunch of ho hum commercials
Kim
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 20:28:40 (MST)
freddy,I thought they sounded a bit "'flat"
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 19:56:50 (MST)
Rolling Stones...Family Entertainment....I can remember The Stones songs being ban from radio.......Sister Morphine, Satisfaction, Mothers Little Helper..... I was hoping to hear...Sweet Neo Con.......
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 18:47:13 (MST)
silly animal,you have your teams and sports mixed up.The red skins are called that because of the cool air they play in,it turns their skin red...ice hockey,,and of course every one knows yankees are an oylimpic sailing team..a yankee clipper.I hope i havent embarressed you but sometimes you just have to straighten things out.
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 15:32:46 (MST)
GO REDSKINS......KILL THE YANKEES!!!
Animal
HI USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 12:14:52 (MST)
I use to hate the Steelers......But Big Ben is from Ohio and Jeff Hartings(sp) also, and the friggin Browns are "light years" away from a super-bowl.......Steelers.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 07:58:49 (MST)
come on seattle sea hawks.....Steelers are favored by experts,baaaaaaah
alvis
USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 07:45:28 (MST)
john jamison......Go play "pimp" somewhere else.......The VA already has "pimped" us enough.....
Fred Smith
Summit , NJ USA - Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 08:25:28 (MST)
looking for a lady for three days
john jamison
dallas, tx USA - Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 01:47:42 (MST)
What do you call 40 millionairs,setting around watching the superbowl on tv?,,,,the colts
alvis
USA - Friday, February 03, 2006 at 20:14:00 (MST)
The same info that Alex post below is also at the bottom of the fromt page of the 129th home site.............always a brother
Mark
USA - Friday, February 03, 2006 at 19:39:54 (MST)
Have my hotel, airline reservation and am "Good To Go" for Phoenix! I hope to see all of you there. Am producing a new video for us for the Reunion!!!! Bill
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Friday, February 03, 2006 at 17:59:24 (MST)
VHCMA REUNION: June 21-25th Phoenix Airport Marriott 1101 North 44th Street Phoenix, AZ. 85008 National Reservations 1-800-228-9290 Hotel Direct 1-602-273-7373 Website www.marriott.com/phxap Group Code (TBA) Room Rate 85.00(inclusive of tax) Make sure you tell them your with the VHCMA to get the rate!!! Always A Brother Alex
Alex
USA - Friday, February 03, 2006 at 16:02:24 (MST)
I will have the info on this web sight soon.....for now go to the VHCMA page and scroll down and click on "REUNION INFO"................always a brother
Mark
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 17:57:00 (MST)
gently i tryed to look but cant find it need help so we can make rev and fill out reg to go oh hi every one take care a brother alwayss ray
ray
md USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 17:41:06 (MST)
Information on the June re-union is on the VHCMA website:>)))) It's the 20th!!! June 21-25. There is not a good enough reason to not be there..if it's money, give me an email:>) Let's make it really big this year!! We're not getting any younger:>((( Gentlyjs@yahoo.com. With a wink-Gently
Gently
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 14:27:12 (MST)
Ray, thanks for the pics!!! Jerry - please send them!! The more the merrier! Bill
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 09:37:35 (MST)
HI BILL WELL I SENT YOU PIC AND ALL THAT I COULD RECALL I HOPE IT HELPS, TAKE CARE AND SEE YAIN PHOINX A BROTHER ALWAWAYS RAY RICK HOW ARE YOU DOING AND ALEX AND EVERY ONE ELES TAKE CARE GENTLY GENTLY TALK SOON A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY
RAY
MD USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 08:36:36 (MST)
Thank you Joe and Judith for that site Keep up the good work. Flight check it out. I will not forget. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, February 02, 2006 at 07:52:07 (MST)
Bill, I happened to be near the flight line with a camera when the first two cobra's assigned to the 129th landed. If you do not have a picture and would like copies I will email them to you.
Jerry
Pa USA - Wednesday, February 01, 2006 at 10:35:02 (MST)
FLIGHT: LAST CALL!!!!! This is a last call for any stories, pictures, history, etc that anyone has from the 129th for the book ("Green Angels"). Bill Wolf
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 01, 2006 at 09:08:06 (MST)
Newton - working on our 129th book, I've discovered several discrepencies regarding personnel who are listed as kia, but am getting them sorted out.
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, February 01, 2006 at 08:54:26 (MST)
Please visit my website and leave a message of support for the work Joe and I are doing for the families of our fallen. www.war-veterans.org/Btro.htm Back later-hugs to all-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, February 01, 2006 at 08:24:46 (MST)
