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A friend (Ray Greiner) posted this on Vietnam Vets Only: The Real Reason for Reunions "I now know why we who have been to war yearn to reunite. It's not just to tell war stories, look at old photos, and drink beer- although we do all of that. We don't do so to laugh at our past mistakes or dry one another's tears either. Warriors gather because they long to be with buddies who acted their best, men who suffered and sacrificed, who were stripped raw, right down to their humanity. I did not pick these men to share my year of toil and torment. They were delivered to me by fate and were the best men of my generation. I now know them in a way I know no others. Never have I given anyone such trust. They were willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would have carried my reputation, the memory of me into the future. It was also part of the unwritten code, the reason we were willing to die for one another and our country." - George Marrett
alvis
USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 20:50:43 (MST)

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Theodore Roosevelt's philosophy on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907. "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." Theodore Roosevelt 1907
alvis
USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 20:36:10 (MST)

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put $5.00 in cheap gas in my car,on the way home tonight,after work.$2.63 a gallon....didnt even get 2 stinking gallons for 5 bucks.Times sure have changed.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 20:32:57 (MST)

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Who wrote me about 100 129th t-shirts for $450? Was it you Don? Or Matt? L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 14:48:43 (MST)

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Larry Lackee....you going to the reunion? Susan and i will be there....who else is going?
alvis
USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 10:02:23 (MST)

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I personally think Charlie should be given a lifetime achievement award for his work in the VHCMA. We would not be what we are without him.
Harrell Guidry
Groves, Tx USA - Friday, March 31, 2006 at 09:49:38 (MST)

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Yes, Alex it was in the last newsletter. He indeed is a great guy & has done a lot. this was due to his health & he did look quite frail at the last reunion. Hope you are able to get through to the VA>>>>>>>>>>>>>respects>>>>>>>smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 08:52:22 (MST)

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Well been AWOL for a while. But, found my way home. Been spending alot of time at the VA. PTSD and hearing test. Some minor surgery on my right ear a few days ago. I have had a hard time reliving vietnam again for the ptsd claim. My memories that I have tried to shut out. I hoping to have all the paper work complete and sent off to Nashville. Those are the people whom think were lying about all we done and seen in Vietnam. Of coarse they didn't walk in our boots either. Always A Brother Alex PS. Has anybody else recieved a letter about Charlie Rains resigning as EXC. Dir. of The VHCMA? I hate to see that. Because Charlie has taken the VHCMA from about 50 to 2500 actual members. Thanks Charlie for great job Done!!
Alex
USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 08:28:47 (MST)

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Flight - J.W. I have the memorial rock for Michael Walker. I'll see that his daughter receives it. Jim
Jim Hydinger
USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 21:17:49 (MST)

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Animal, good to hear from you, my best to you pard. Max, have you been on Zoloft?? fairly highly touted for this, actually an antidepressant?? Nothing has taken them totally from me. We live with some things>>>>>>>>>>> respects >>>>>>>>>Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 20:24:45 (MST)

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Alvis, Thanks for your concern, but fear not, the only suffering I'm going through with the weather here has been mild depression from being couped up. There has been some scattered sunshine the last couple of days and I even got to do a little bodyboarding yesterday. My Mainland trip was as well as expected. My Dad (85) starts Chemo again and I don't have to tell you how that is. My apologies to Jack Alexander for not hooking up in Texas. Dad took most of my time, not to mention the Freeway phobia I experienced. The weather there however, was very Hawaii like. Best wishes to all, Greg
Animal
Puna, HI USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 13:41:11 (MST)

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MAX W......... and actually to all, what ever you believe , I am compelled to write this , best antidote I have ever come across............................................................................ Hebrews 4:16 16. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.....................and this..............................................................................................................................................................................1 Peter 5:7 7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you................ always a brother,.......................with love.........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 08:09:32 (MST)

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J.W.......awesome brother. Being a grandpa is, neater then a feeder house on a John Deere combine.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 07:59:39 (MST)

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Mark, J.W., et al. I haven't been on the 129th web site for quite awhile, but just logged in after receiving an email from Mike Walker's daughter. Will send her a short email tonight, and get my thoughts together for a longer email in the near future. A friend was in Washington D.C. last summer and got me a rubbing of Mike's name off The Wall; I've been meaning to get it and a picture of Mike framed and matted, but it's one of those painful things I keep avoiding. My nightmares have gotten worse, and sometimes Mike is the subject. (I'm sure tonight is going to be pretty bad.) Speaking of nightmares, the drug the VA was giving me for them worked pretty well, but started causing heart problems, so they took me off it. Does anyone know of a good drug for them? My primary-care doc says she'll prescribe something if I can come up with a med that isn't contraindicated with my other stuff. JW: What painted rock? I haven't seen it. Mark: No, I didn't know the gathering is going to be out my way, but will go to our homepage after posting this and see what's what. Don't know if I can make it, though; I've turned into quite the urban hermit, and rarely leave my mobile home. Bite and Strike! Max
Max W. <slick868@(removethis)easystreet.com>
Oregon USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 20:20:41 (MST)

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Guys All unit patches are designed, produced and paid for by the individuals in the unit. They are not military property and are worn only with the approval of the commanders, They are not a official patch. Yes, the original Copra patches were donated by the Shelby Co. but they were a gift and the patch on the website is a copy, not an actual Shelby patch. I see no property infringement concerning the patches on the website. Jeff
Jeff Lashbrook <jefflash@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 17:28:35 (MST)

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interesting you mention that Mark. my other unit..the 60th ahc,"Ghostriders",seems to be the title of some "nam helicopter" game out of the country, Turkey.I can get to the site ,but no futher. Anyone heard from Animal?They had some really bad weather out on the islands,dams busting,mudslides,ect.Is this the time he is supposed to be stateside?
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 17:18:30 (MST)

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Happy Birthday Tom Shaw. I smile from memories. :>))) Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 15:24:46 (MST)

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A littel J.W.!!! Too cool! Welcome you wonderful ROK men...thank you for being in Nam to help us out:>)) Bill, will jot your son a note:>) Ok, back to work..love you all-Gently
gently
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 15:22:07 (MST)

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Ladies and gentlemen.............It has been brought to my attention that we might want to get the contents of the 129th web site under a "Copyright" and also get the logos under a "Trademark". I have been doing some checking on this and we are talking about some $$$$$'s to have this done. My question to you is, Do you think that we need to get something like this done?.....and........can anybody tell me if the "Bite and Strike" patch work and all the other patches on the front page of the web site were issued by the government?.....I recall talk of, that the original "Cobra" patch was giving permission to the 129th to be used by a Mr. Shelby of the famed Shelby Mustang. But in some cases I see that the 1st Gun platoon patched changed , along with the original Bite and Strike one over the years of the Units tour in Vietnam. I am not looking into this for monetary gain, but lets face it. you guys are the 129th, you are the Bulldogs, you are the Cobras, the Snow-snakes, the Tiger Wagon Crews , and I would like to see those images belong to you, and only you that served under them. Along with the "Stories" that you have also provided for the site ...................this is open for discussion.....love to you all...........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 12:05:49 (MST)

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Thanks Carl for the info I wish I was still flying also. Clear left
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 06:51:48 (MST)

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FOR SALE again 125,000 and flying. 6hrs on the bidding left. They repainted it OD green with stripes onthe cargo doors. No markings. We'll see bought it. Maybe
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 06:24:01 (MST)

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AGAIN! Its runable but not flying. The last I heard.
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 05:15:03 (MST)

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Ebay is listing a UH-1H tail #67-17431 for sale. The description states it was a 129th aircraft in '68&'69, "Iron Butterfly" according to the ad. It's still flying, wish I was too! Carl Brader '71
Carl Brader
Addison, IL USA - Monday, March 27, 2006 at 15:07:04 (MST)

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Congrats JW on the granddaughter. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Monday, March 27, 2006 at 03:54:26 (MST)

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Hey J.W. .... Great!!!! Congrads!!!! C U at the reunion....Kal..>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
USA - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 19:54:11 (MST)

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I just had a granddaughter born today on my 61st birthday. Jodi Olivia Wilson. 8 pounds one ounce. 20 and 1/2 incheslong
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 19:08:16 (MST)

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CP.we are still < fourfour@adelphia.net >.............good to hear from you...morning all
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 03:27:16 (MST)

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Mark, has your e-address changed from that adelphia thing????? Got a little info for you........ Will you get back to me????? ktf,
C.P.
- Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 18:47:32 (MST)

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Watch over us Corey........
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 18:14:22 (MST)

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Corey's funeral was today. The scumbags from the westboro baptist church had announced that they'd be there to protest. Instead, a few hundred vets, rolling thunder, and other supporters were there. ....a fitting tribute to a young man who gave all.
Kim
Livermore, Me USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 16:57:36 (MST)

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I Havn't seen Max posat in here for a while. Max??/ if yor out here, you probably know that the gathering iis out your way thisyear. Hope to see yo there.....Always a brother.......
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 13:02:41 (MST)

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flight,the addy i listed in responding to Rhonda list all helicopter losses in vietnam when someone was killed,by dates.For instance,the month Larry jackson kia,13 birds were lost....thats almost one every other day folks.It really didnt seem that dangerous to many of us,till you start looking at the "stats".Flight,we are lucky to be here.Slow ,respectful,hand salute to our fallen brothers.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 12:44:57 (MST)

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Rhonda, http://www.armyaircrews.com/huey_nam_67.html list the following info...23 april,1967. Aircraft # 64-13525,Wo1 Edward Wells,Sp4 MichaelWalker,Pfc Fredrick Schmidt,1sg Raymond Benson...kia,4 injured. Aircraft struck trees lifting off from confined area while on resupply run.The aircraft crashed and burned.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 12:38:43 (MST)

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Hi Rhonda, Mike was a medic who became close to Max Whittington and flew gunner with him. You can find Max's address on contact page. The memorial rock for Mike that Robbi painted for 2004 reunion was sent to Max. Edward Mardis listed in contact page was Mike's platoon sgt. Judith Singer put some information on Mike and his crash on web site of Virtual Wall.
J. W. Wilson <kas3{at}portbridge.com>
Kinston , N.C. USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 08:15:10 (MST)

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congrads Bill,I will E-mail him a congrats tomorrow.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 21:31:36 (MST)

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the helicopter in the An Khe Pass picture on the ROK website is " 697" as best as i can make out.captian Chung states it was taken during the battle (april 72) and the reason they couldnt land was because the firebase was under morter attack at the time.Its a reall y good pic of a 129th bird dropping out cases of supplies from about a 3 foot hover.The gunners "60" is in a gun down position and it appears he is throwing out the cases.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 21:29:37 (MST)

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Hello! I am wanting information that you have about Michael Dwayne Walker. He was killed in a helicopter crash. I am Rhonda his daughter. I am wanting to hear stories and get any information on what he done, how he acted, what happened in the helicopter crash. Where it happened? I am just wanting any kind of information or pictures that you might have. I greatly appreciate your time. Thanks for fighting for our great country. It was well worth it. Rhonda Jordan
Rhonda Jordan <jordanrh1941@aol.com>
Fredericktown, MO USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 15:17:58 (MST)

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Hey Gang - many of you know I have a son in the 82nd Airborne - young paratrooper - he just called and is being promoted to Spec4 on April 1st!!! His email is: james.lyle.wolf@us.army.mil if any one would like to send him a congrats!!!! Mark - still need who to make check out to for museum and address. Send me the info to VNHeloReunion@aol.com!! Bill
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 15:03:24 (MST)

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Mark, be sure to fill in all the info at the top,including the 3366 and for the heck of it ,i also put it in the "password" slot at the bottom.I am trying to figure out to send some pics to them.They might get a kick out of it.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 13:42:41 (MST)

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Good afternoon. Bernie I'ver just been Putterin' around the house.No biggie.I'm glad that you've established contact with the "ROK's". I see Smitty was the "blaster" w/ the "Ma Duece". He probably scared them away when they saw the tracers. They knew there was a .50 cal. E'nuff Said. Later folks
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 12:22:43 (MST)

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Bruno, Alvis and fellow brothers and sisters. GOOD MORNING from the "426" crew. Alvis I'm happpier than a pig in shit that contact has been made with the Honorable South Korean Soldiers. I would like to give them A BIG WELCOME HOME MY FELLOWS WARRIORS FROM THE NAM. Bruno haven't heard from you QUE PASA Bro? Anyway you all have a great weekend. "THE 426"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Utah USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 07:40:00 (MST)

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Bruno, Alvis and fellow brothers and sisters. GOOD MORNING from the "426" crew.Alvis I happpier than a pig in shit that contact has been made with the Honorable South Korean Soldiers. I would like to give them A BIG WELCOME HOME MY FELLOWS WARRIORS FROM THE NAM. Bruno haven't heard from you QUE PASA Bro? Anyway you all have a great weekend. "THE 426"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Utah USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 07:39:12 (MST)

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OK......why cant I get submit a post to the ROK page?????...........I put the 3366 in and all other required places are filled out, I even tried using my number from the top and to the right on my keyboard. I always get a telephone ring and a message that says ERROR. I see that Fred and Robbie and Bernie and lots of others are able to leave a message. Robbie did just this morning on it...can someone advise me on how you are getting through to get your messages posted?
Mark
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 06:49:36 (MST)

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Fred A...........Alvis, I read your writing about " The Rain " on the ROK site. Good work brother. I am going to leave a message there about the "257" because I have the names of the 3 ROKs that were on her when she crashed........always a brother........
Mark
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 06:16:13 (MST)

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Bernie,see what you started......good job!smile. These guys really enjoy hearing from us,I recomend stopping by their site and saying hello and thanks.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 03:07:51 (MST)

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Dear Mr. Fred Alvis, I would like to offer my deepest thanks for your particular hospitality you have shown by visiting Korean Vietnam War veterans' website to convey sincere thanks to Korean veterans for the cooperation interacted more than 30 plus years ago in the Vietnamese battle field. As one of the ROK leathernecks, I too well aware of the various difficult situations you ,the US chopper crews have suffered in the battle areas because a US Marine radioman was always attached to our Korean marine unit while we were flown by US AHC to take part in the operations. Whenever ROKMC casualties arose, the US anglicoman swiftly called for the Medivac, and evacuated the wounded soldiers in no time. I still remember a case that I have never forgotten for several decades, to which I owe great thanks. It was an incident contingently occurred at the 175th OP in the mountainous area being covered by 6th Company,2nd Battalion under the 2nd Brigade of ROKMC (Blue Dragon) in the vicinity of Kheson, Vietnam back in August,1971. When we, the ROK marines were about to move a bunch of potable water from the bottom of the hill to the top, a US chopper pilot attempted to help Korean marines, and the ROK marines were just about to load it into the helicopter. At this very moment, a booby trap blasted off leaving 2 KIAs and several WIAs. Right after the tragic incident, I saw the US pilot bitterly mourning while holding the chopper's body over his crew's unexpected death. We all soldiers there were loudly weeping too. None can be blamed for the accident. Another Medivac chopper had promptly arrived to lift the casualties. There were 6 US servicemen working together with a ROK marine platoon at the out post. According to my faint remembrance, there was an Asian-American soldier too. We also well aware of a story that they once transported Miss Korea pageants to the ROK units while they were on the leg of a consoling tour to Korean units . In the attached photo you will see some of the US soldiers sitting in front of the water trailer located at the out post I had worked. I respectfully salute to you gentlemen. Good luck!!! Choi, Cheol-sik ROKMC
alvis
USA - Friday, March 24, 2006 at 02:53:05 (MST)

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Hey Fred Skaggs.........can you see if that email address of Bill's is still good and would you fill him in about the reunion in AZ this year. Tell him to tell his brother James to call me please. Or just send me the email and I will talk to him..........I did that "Hitch Hikin'" thing today..........left at 11:00...and was back home by 2:00. I was enlightened with the fact that there are still some good ole' folks out there that stop to give someone a ride. I see that there is going to be an B Model gunship at the reunion in the parking lot at the hotel. To the best of my knowledge, the guy bringing it Karl renz, was he a 129ther?.............take care all.........God Bless.........Love ya all................................
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 19:10:06 (MST)

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Yes, i remember the big CA, I had a .50 cal on my side of the ship & use to use it for light missions, destroyed a small hootch with it one night but then was out of ammo because i could only take 400 rds due to the weight & the .60 on the other side would about even out with a 1500 rd minigun can. I was stopped from firing a couple times due to rds coming back at the ship ( remember how big those .50 tracers looked). I was finally forced to take it off due to it "beginning to crack the gun mounts". Remember the head spacing tool & how the head space had to be just right to keep it from blowing up. Loved that big gun !!! Damned Army>>>>> respects>> smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 16:19:58 (MST)

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Mark, I talk to Bill Pecknold about a year ago, he works for a GPS company out in California. I got his work e-mail.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 14:52:35 (MST)

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have been taking to vhpa,ask about Gabby ( mr, Gibson).The response i recieved was a Mr. Thomas Gibson,out in calif,died 2 years ago.I cant believe that its our Gabby,wrong coast,tho I know people move.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 07:49:36 (MST)

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TAC-E declared---->.............do we have anybody on here that is anywhere in the vacinity of San Jose, CA ?...........trying to locate a 129ther that was on here in the past. If anybody is from that AO, or knows of the where abouts of James, or Bill Pecknold. Brothers that served in the 129th ( at the same time ). Contact me..419-678-4697.......419-733-3154....................love you guys.............always a brother.......
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 06:35:07 (MST)

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Thanks Fred
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 18:42:30 (MST)

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http://www.vietvet.co.kr/us/us.htm
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 13:58:33 (MST)

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Hey Guys......my address for the Tiger Div. site is bogus. Can someone post it here again. Thanks............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 12:57:25 (MST)

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WOW.......reliving CA's............thanks guys , thanks for doing what you did. You are the best................always a brother.............
rk
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 12:55:42 (MST)

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Alvis,I do remember that ca but not real clear. Yes there was a bunch choppers I wish I could recall more. I can see all those birds still sitting there waiting to crank and people shooting the shit. Yup cookie was his name. I got into with Gene Miller who was my crew chief while with the 61st and thats about all I have actually talked with. Check you later Alvis. "426"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Utah USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 07:17:27 (MST)

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bernie,and flight from 71,you remember a Huge C.A. that we had?we grouped over on the Tiger's landing strip.There was more helicopters there than i had ever seen in one place for a single mission.Slicks,guns,all parked the entire lenght of the active runway.we flew south of lane.I think this was one of the times they made the 50 cal gunners cease fireing cause of rebounds comming back up into the flights.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 06:55:36 (MST)

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sp 4 Glenn Cook transfered from the 61st to the 60th in jan 72.We called him Cookie.We were pretty good buddies over there.He and I ran into each other after Nam,at Ft. Carson.We roomed together for a while,in Colorado Springs,then Manitou Springs.He got married so was time to change quarters.Last I knew of, he was still living there.He was from the Detroit area,12 mile I believe.He is a good man,a better friend to me than ,as it turned out, I was to him.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 06:49:23 (MST)

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Good Morning Alvis,seems to me that ca was between An Hoa and Tuy Hoa I really can't remember even though I have often thought about it.I can remember coming into that area and before the designated lz's there was a a steep side of a mountain and i hoped there would be no gooks there getting ready to fire us up it was a steep SOB then went flat on top for a little ways.There was guy from the 61st that was transferred to the 60th his name is on the tip of my tongue and I know you know him because I seen you mention his name in a post, also Gary Hennessy as you know is like my brother he retired from here and also the Air Force Reserves, he is a good man. I hooked him up with his AC and they have talked by phone and they might get together this July 4th. Bruno I have no email from you this morning. "426 is going for coffee now, take my Brothers.
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Utah. USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 06:29:07 (MST)

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flight...I posted in the Tiger Div. site.I guess what i said touched a nerve or two,and their were a few responses,which need to be shared here,as they are really to all of us.The translater's English is good,but its not like reading a letter from home. Han, Ho-sung: I am pleased to hear from you, a former US AHC member in Vietnam. Though I am not a soldier you have mentioned, I in fact would like to convey my sincere thanks to all of you, the US AHC members who had served during the Vietnam War. I have never forgotten an occasion since I returned home from Vietnam , which I had witnessed while I was participating in an operation about 39 years before. As a matter of fact, I have been seeking an opportunity to thank to those US comrades. Today, I hopefully can have a chance to do so, and can be freed from a burden that has long suppressed my shoulders. The story I still vividly remember is that: At about 08:00 Hrs on May 16, 1967 right after a fierce hand to hand combat with vietcongs, a close comrade of mine in the platoon, Sergeant Yang Jeong-mun was lying down with being seriously eviscerated. At that critical moment, I can't exactly remember who that was, either US helicopter pilot or a crew, I could just confirm that a US soldier was giving an intensive care by performing PSR to the heavily injured Korean soldier while no same Korean fellow soldiers had tried to do emergency actions. Such great humane action as you US AHC soldiers had shown shall never be vanished from our heart forever. I do personally hope this genuine thanks be surely extended to the gallant US AHC unit soldiers served in Vietnam. With warmest regards. Park, Yong-whan: I also have found a common fact that the soldiers who have participated in a war, have strong sentiments regardless of nationality, MOS and age. I hope the Korean soldier whom you had humanely evacuated to an adjacent MASH, be hopefully contacted in no time if he has been alive. Seo, Kun-jak: First of all, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to Mr. Alvis, a former US AHC member for your great contribution. Though I was not directly involved in the operations you had participated in, I do have similar combat experience as a combatant under the ROK Tiger Division. I have long thought that I would have not been possible to return home without you guys' sacrificial contribution rendered by the US AHC soldiers at each battle field. The resupply mission was only able to be smoothly performed owing to AHC's helps at all times. My endless thanks is again given to you guys, brothers in arms. I pray all of you the best luck and health. Regards.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 22:31:24 (MST)

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thanks BERNIE. YOU KNOW,sometimes you remember stuff and you cant find anyone else that remembers,or heard about it.Sometimes you wonder ,'did it really happen" or did i just dream it? Did it happen or did I hear someone talk about it and made it my own in some mixed up way.Times and como like this,are a real value to me.We all did things together but each one of us fought our "own war",each arriving and leaving at different times.The years passed,and time mist things,fuddle them up or together.I knew this happened but yet ,no one ever heard of it.Thanks man.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 21:40:56 (MST)

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yea Bernie,the ship was hovering on the side of a steep hill,a squad of ROKS ran DOWNHILL ,smack into the rotor blades.Was just one of those very stupid things, that happen,and ends up hurting ,or killing ,people.I think the ca was over by the time we droped of the rok,cant remember that either.Where was that CA ?I always thought it was south of lane,closer to tuy hoa,first time there and think i never went back to that AO.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 21:28:32 (MST)

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Bernie, I was also on that C.A. .I didnt know the 61st was also. I was flying ( i think) on the C and C bird. We landed and took on one of the ROKS.For the life of me, I cant remember where we took him,but I clearly remember him, and us sharing my smokes.Its almost like he was using me for an emotionial life jacket.Hope he lived.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 21:22:12 (MST)

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Melody - Hope you got enough rain over the panhandle to put out those fires. Hate to see all those wildlife killed, the grass will grow back. We got enough across Louisiana to loan you some if you need it. Take care all. Frank
Frank Loveday
Bastrop, La. USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 19:41:42 (MST)

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Rick, I was reading your posts about the Butterfly. I thought someone in Fla. bought it and fixed it all up a year or two ago. Not so? That's great that someone is going to put it back to how it looked when you were crewing it.....Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 15:47:53 (MST)

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Alvis, I ead your post on the Korean website, the helicopter you mentioned was a ship from the 61st assault I was on that ca at the time and it happened after we had left with a load of Korean troops. My friends Sp4 Harman and Sp4 Bullock were the gunners at that time, I don't beleive anyone was hurt real bad. I was told that when the ship touched down on the LZ and it was small one the mountain sloped down and a Korean soldier walked into the main rotor blades (I wonder what he was thinking)the blades were damn close to the slope and thats when the ship flipped and went down the mountain side. When you go on the Korean site again check out the Korean version and click on the Tiger Division patch and it should show a menu for pictures there is some interesting ones and shows picstures of the An Khe Pass and 1st. company firebase that we were resupplying.Bruno you also check it out. "426"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Ut USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 13:00:52 (MST)

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Hello, Im just wondering if there are and former kingsmen pilots or ce's here.
CW2 John Clement <armyflyguy@yahoo.com>
Clarksville, Tn USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 11:22:00 (MST)

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Just type in the battle of an khe. by the way,if you look closely,its a 129th bird in one of the pics...you can just make out the top of the 9.last 2 tail numbers are 39 i think,
alvis
USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 15:18:48 (MST)

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Bruno, I just printed it out...thank you:>))))) I'll read it tonight. Phew. L-Gently(aka Diane)LOL!!
Gently
USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 14:36:59 (MST)

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Bruno,whats the addy?
alvis
USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 14:09:49 (MST)

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Gently I apologize.Check out " The An Khe Pass Battle". Its the ROK Army version.Of What took place during the Eastertide invasion.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 09:28:45 (MST)

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I also refuse to honor Jane Fonda. Hey Flight good morning.Thanks to Bernie he sent me back to An Khe Pass yesterday. Diane check out "The Battle of An Khe Pass". It the R.O.K. army version. It has some Pic's in it. Enuff Said Dawg 426 OUT.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 09:22:00 (MST)

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Mark - send me an address for the check (and who to make it out to). Bill
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 08:26:48 (MST)

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Lenny " Fire ".......didn't notice any ramblin' on your part. Looked like words from a wise man........shirts/hats/decals/129th stuff/......well no one person was ever in charge of that stuff. More was an individual thing going on with stuff coming form many. It should be all centralized I think, but nobody, including me, has stepped up to the plate........................................Bill Wolf----> That 1000 dollars you and Kat offered up could be put to some use at the Museum that the 129th stuff is in the process of being put on display at now. If interested contact me and I will direct you in the right direction to do so. It's a bonified war museum, and the 129th stuff will be separate from the rest. Kinda like having our own. Best idea I could come up with. The address to see the web site of the museum is , < www.museumofthesoldier.com > check it out and see what you think................take care all, and God Bless.........always a brother............
Mark
USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 06:54:15 (MST)

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To whoever is in charge of this stuff: Are there going to be hats, Tee shirts, unit patches and unit decals for sale at the reunion? Sure would like to pick some up when I go. Thanks, Jack Newton
Jack Newton <SirIzk @centurytel.net>
Tomah, wi USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 22:34:47 (MST)

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Just a quick hello. Lots of things happening around here lately. I got a job, thats the biggest for me. Some of you might of heard of some of the grass and range fires going on around the TX Panhandle. Thats about 40 miles to the east of Amarillo. Have had allot of family friend that have been affected. One of the fires jumped the Canadian River and is still going since Sunday. They are saying WELL OVER 800,000 acres burned and the end result from all of the 3 big fires in the entire area may reach a million. Scary stuff. Were supposed to get rain this weekend. I pray we do.
Melody
Amarillo, TX USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 19:18:55 (MST)

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Hey Flight! Just a quick note to let you know I haven't disappeared. Have been on the road teaching in California about 2-3 weeks a month lately. I'm working on the book and appreciate all the info you folks sent. I have my reservations for the VHCMA reunion and look forward to seeing you all there!!! Bill
Bill Wolf <VNHeloReunion@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 17:38:02 (MST)

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Afternoon Bite n'Strikers! Long time,no write..Sorry..Thanx Mark for the reunion info. I can't confirm as yet if I'll be able to attend. My oldest son is back safe&sound from his tour in "The Sandbox".The other one is still at SUNY Potsdam on a USAFROTC scholarship,majoring in Physics.Pie R Squared?..Elke's annual check-up was excellent,thank the Lord! Alvis,we are praying for a Total Recovery for your Susan. It was tough watching my wife go through that.Don't know what we would have done without the Lord in our lives..Faith Brother! Mark,I'll keep your "Word"study in prayer also. I graduated from IBCT with a Theology degree. It's strenghtened my walk. Rick Benedict: I lived in Muncy,Pa.,when I was transferred out to Montgomery from Grumman. They were developing the "Putmobile" and the LLV for the US postal service. I also played in a band called GNP. Did quite a few Gigs in Wmsport & vicinity. If it's ok, next X I'm in your A O, I'll give you a ping& visit? I'm not gonna comment on the Iraqi Freedom thing except, I was at West Point last night with my 2 sons& my close friend who is a CSGTMGR Retired.We were celebrating the return of my son Lenny & his rapid promotion to Sgt. & my son Daniels'competion of his AAS involvement as an Air Force cadet.No war stoies,just a time of good fellowship,and the food wasn't bad either. I'm extremely proud of our gals & guys in the service of our country. Alot of sacrifice,not too much complaining out of these kids. Hey "Tripper":enjoying your emails. The T shirt is a good idea too. How do I procure one? Also need a 129th decal.?/// Leave youz with one thought: "Freedom is both the plan of Heaven for humanity and the best hope for progress here on earth" The advance of Freedom is the calling of our time;It is the calling of our Nation. I truly love this band of bros! Sorry if I rambled on a bit much..Stay happy. Clear Left!
Lenny"Fire"Adams <rtrwingnut@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 16:12:46 (MST)

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sadly,thats the plain,bare faced truth Kim.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 15:44:16 (MST)

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Georgia refuses to honor Jane Fonda....http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,188094,00.html
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 15:39:53 (MST)

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Corey's cousin, Brent Dan, was a very good baseball player, went on to play D-3, good kid, good family. Maine has lost a dozen or so, between Afganistan and Iraq. It's sad, give us another few months, and the majority of this country, who initially supported this ignorance, will be turning against the soldiers, just as they did against us. Just what America needs, another generation of us. A few kids I coached were in Mosul, just left the mess hall when the guy blew himself up. They learned what I told them, you're not fighting for mom and apple pie, it's your buddy next to you. no body else
Kim
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 13:49:12 (MST)

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may lia....38 years ago today.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 11:40:51 (MST)

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gale,isnt that the "Indy 500" weekend? laborday or memorior weekend or something like that? I like to get the heck out of here ,when I can,that weekend..gets to crazy here.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 11:35:40 (MST)

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Capt Jack......dang it, Sorry I missed you.........to tell ya the truth. By the time those Med choppers reach this end of town ( as you were ) they are in their final approach. Low and slow.......yesterday I heard yours ( which I didn't know it was you then ) coming in and I got up and looked out the window to see if I could see it. ( Which I haven't done in awhile ).....sure enough there it ( you ) were coming in over the south side of town. I was thinking to myself, " That could be Jack ".........low and behold, it was you. I saw ya man, your approach looked good to go. I still wear that Crew hat you gave me brother.,.............next time you are here, and my phone is busy, hunt down the maintenance men there. Guy we call " cragars" and then there is Domboski and Bill Moran. Bill is our landlord. Just tell one of them to come and get me. kinda like ringin' the phone in Mayberry and askin' Sarah to get a hold of me..................... I sorry for your states loss up there Kim....ALWAYS A BROTHER....
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 07:45:33 (MST)

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Kim, sounds like you are hurting man............sorry for you're loss! Gently, the "Beard Love Shack Attack" is still on for a mini. How's the end of May sound? It's kinda close to the reunion,but, it's to cold anytime before that. Don't know for sure iffin I can make LZ Phoenix.......................:o(
Gale
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 06:47:21 (MST)

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Animal,you ok over there on the rainy island? I hear dams are busting and the storms are headed for other islands.hope this finds you ,and yours ,ok.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 05:58:21 (MST)

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The poetry reading room will be setup this year so if you have any poetry or music or anything eles please bring and share it with us. We have allot of talent out there. I remember the louisville one we had a good time poetry and music it was great. Mark and Sam also johnny Hubbs on the harmonicas. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 04:58:55 (MST)

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Sgt. Corey Dan, from Norway, Maine, died in Iraq this week. He deployed for his second tour in December, the same day his son was born.....never got to see him in person. I hate that misbegotten S.O.B. in the white house more than I've hated any politician in my life. I only wish Corey died for something honorable, instead of some neo con wet dream. 2300 and counting
Kim
Livermore, Me. USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 20:26:43 (MST)

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Mark, Met some of your friends at the Mercer County Hospital. Tried to call but your number was busy. If you happen to have seen the big Yellow and Blue Helicopter flying over Coldwater, that was me picking up a Trauma Patient. Cobra Bishop
Jack Alexander <cptjac@msn.com>
Medina, OH USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 14:01:31 (MST)

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can some please tell me where grid Coordinates CQ 188521 is?Is it between tuy hoa and Quin hon? might even be off the coast a bit.Trying to find tail number of ship gabby and I were on.I think it might be 68-15483... but could be wrong. thanks
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 09:30:15 (MST)

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No he deals in helicopters and parts. I think he better setup to take care of the ship.
Rick England
USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 07:12:33 (MST)

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The "author" gresham?
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 06:39:40 (MST)

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Fred that is not mouthy to me. I enjoy your style of poetry. Its good. Please put some together for the reading.***Well the Iron Butterfly is in good hands now John Gresham bought it and lives in Alabama north of Huntsville. You rucker guys probably know where that is. He is going to give her a new paint job and do the same detail as we did in 68 when we painted the bulldogs and the stripes. Just letting you know I am excited again maybe something might happen from this. Who Knows. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 03:54:36 (MST)

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sorry,I get mouthy sometimes.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 22:58:38 (MST)

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blue skies,cool breezes, the wop of the blades in your ears. machine gun in front of you, dream scape below. Racing clouds, dancing thru the fields. ammo belt slapping in the wind, sitting on bullet proof vest. its here and now, now and then. memory flashes back, sun dancing thru the blades. 4th of july, or is it an attack? brain says relax, voices say hide. clear skies, gentle breezes. rest my soul, to the whopping of the blades. guns up, friends are dieing, every day i remember, the whopping of the blades. I cheated death, behind my gun. i came home, my friends didnt. here and now, now is sometimes then. i miss my friends, death is a bitch. go to the wall, have a drink. cry a tear, to the whopping of the blades.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 22:37:38 (MST)

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Dang, I don't want to miss those dogs at the "Beard Sugar Shack." Time has moved so quickly that Ive forgotten how to walk. So, let's get moving on this "Coldwater" re-union: we need a date and camp ground with a lake(hotels for the wussies). From there it's easy. So, Markie, Mark.....the ball is in your court right now.:>)) One more thng, anyone in need of financial help getting to the re-union? Let me know...Gently girl.
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 13:09:36 (MST)

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Alvis...... Thanks for asking...... We had a rough nite here in Missouri...... Missed our little town, but many others weren't so fortunate....... I volunteer with the Red Cross, and needless to say everyone is busy trying to help...... Things are starting to work out a bit, but there's a lot of destruction........ Pray for them....... Thanks, ktf,
C.P.
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 09:44:55 (MST)

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the biding has ended. I guess there is no way to contact the buyer????
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 09:15:00 (MST)

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type in UH-1h huey in the search. It looks like it is goingto sold inthe next 15 mins. 99,000 big bucks I sent a message to the owner now, it was in Alabama. I don't know who has the bid?
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 09:09:11 (MST)

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Rick, I am trying to find it on Ebay, but I cant see it anywhere.
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 07:27:22 (MST)

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67-19431 that was my ship. Any info on who is putting it for sale?
Ricahrd England
USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 06:48:37 (MST)

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CP,you ok? saw on the news you guys had over 120 tornadoes in your state last night.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 19:51:36 (MST)

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it would be cool if she spent her time near us Lou.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 19:49:05 (MST)

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Got a little more info on that medivac,,, 66-16253 the name of the VNV MC is called FireBase Lloyd, waiting to meet the Pres. of club to find history of the ship.
LouRags
Dover, De USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 16:19:44 (MST)

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A Prayer request. I start a new Bible study group tonight, and dummy me, has volunteered to lead it. I surely do not deserve to be in this possition, but with prayer I will do the best I can to have the study be pleaseing in God's eyes, and to honor him.
Mark
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 16:12:06 (MST)

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.....tissues please, dang it Alvis, now ya done gone and made me cry. Ain't it funny how I think I am so bad, but can be dropped in a heart beat..........
Mark
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 16:08:11 (MST)

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wrote this awhile back..for and about Susan...i was the most surprised when it won an award for poetry.. Belle of the Ball I watched you cry, every time they touched you. I watched your pain, the drugs, and needles too. I was there when they cut you; I was there when chemo started. I watched them poison you, They were so cold hearted. I held you when you cried, and when you hair started to fall. I told you I loved you, you were still the Belle of the Ball. I pushed you when you were too sick to walk, or saw you crawl across the floor. I tried to feed you things you used to like, You wasted away, didn’t care to eat anymore. My heart cried out in pain, I tried to help, not much I could do. I couldn’t give you my strength, my best was just to hold you. You cried in your sleep, and when you thought I couldn’t hear. But I was attuned to your every move; your every sound reached my ear. I have known bravery in battle, the killing fields of war. My Love, I saw your fight, your face of courage that you wore. You were so helpless, but tried to be so brave, so full of pain and hurt. What those drugs did to you, on the inside you were so burnt. You finally got better, and then you thought to leave. you got the better of cancer, but it ended by hurting me. One week you were gone, before you started to think, of the man you left behind, who took care of you till you were in the pink. I let you go, gave you my support, that was what you needed in the end. I watched you go with heavy heart, hoping would return once again. You began to cry over what you had lost. I was home waiting, the mind is last to heal. You called, said I wanted to come home, I said I love you, that’s the only deal. Cancer treatments are over, almost 3 months of late. Our love is stronger now, and your new hair looks just great.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 15:47:59 (MST)

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hoe about it guys? Sorry,at that time i was still in high school.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 15:29:45 (MST)

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In April 67 I was on amission with the Cobras when I ran out of gas because we had been ordered to remain on ststion until relieved by another gun team to cover a recon team that was on the run from charlie. I did not keep a journal and cant remember who my copilot or crewchief or gunner was. If any of this sound familuar too you please ciontact me.
John David Redmon <dredmon@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 22:46:57 (MST)

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James Jobe........If you no longer use the networld account then, what account do you use and would you like it posted on the CONTACTS section? thanks.................
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 21:40:25 (MST)

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Gang............can anybody recall this guy????################################################################################################################################################################################## My name is David Giles, and my father ,Jeff Kingston served with the 129th in or around 1969 and 1970. I would like to bring him to one of the reunions before his health becomes to bad. He has been having some major problems in the last 2/3 years and I am sure that he wants to go but he probally needs to be pushed a little. If you could give me a local contact for you guys ,or any helpful information , I would be very greatful. My address is 113 youngblood rd. , Milledgeville , Georgia 31061(478) 454-3490. Also if anyone has any info on my father, or if anyone knew him , I would love to hear from them. Thank you############################################################################################################################################################################### If so, give him a call, if ya dont, lets give him a call anyways. I am tomorrow...........just to let the brother that we do care..........always a brother.........
ark
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 21:33:57 (MST)

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RICK ENGLAND.........aint the "431" your ship???????????
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 21:31:07 (MST)

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hi guys your 431 shir 67-17431 is up on e-bay in running condition -we were teh owners of her previously here the goldbook on it Helicopter UH-1H 67-17431 The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 67-17431 It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority. This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0468. Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA. DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY 6804 0 0 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS ITR CONUS AVCOMITR 6805 85 85 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6806 125 210 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6807 117 327 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6808 64 391 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6809 87 478 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6810 97 575 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6811 76 651 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6812 96 747 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6901 107 854 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6902 78 932 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6903 103 1035 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6904 136 1171 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6905 110 1281 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6906 114 1395 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6907 147 1542 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6908 86 1628 WC3JAA 129 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6909 0 1628 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 6910 0 1628 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVCOM 6911 0 1628 8003 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 6912 0 1628 8003 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 7001 0 1628 8003 7 CORPS SPT COM GERMANY EUROPE 7002 0 1636 8003 7 CORPS SPT COM GERMANY EUROPE 7003 4 1640 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7004 42 1682 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7005 43 1725 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7006 9 1734 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7007 12 1746 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7008 14 1760 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7009 6 1766 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7010 47 1813 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7011 31 1844 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7012 17 1861 WACUAA 1 ARMD DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7101 25 1886 WACUAA HHC 1ST ARMD DV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7102 19 1905 WACUAA HHC 1ST ARMD DV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7103 25 1930 WACUAA HHC 1ST ARMD DV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7104 15 1945 WACUAA HHC 1ST ARMD DV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7105 24 1969 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7106 26 1995 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 4TH ARMY FORT HOOD 4TH ARMY 7107 8 2003 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7108 2 2005 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7109 1 2006 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7110 19 2025 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7111 5 2030 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7112 0 2030 WAGEAA B TRP 1 9TH CAV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7201 12 2042 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7202 32 2074 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7203 22 2096 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7204 30 2126 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7205 3 2129 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7206 3 2132 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7207 23 2155 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7208 24 2179 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7209 40 2219 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7210 8 2227 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7211 33 2260 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7212 33 2293 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7301 8 2301 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7302 25 2326 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7303 1 2327 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7304 0 2327 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7305 0 2327 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7306 17 2344 WAGEAA HHC 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD 5TH ARMY 7307 7 2351 WAGEAA 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD FORSCOM 7308 0 2351 WAGEAA 1ST CAV DIV 5TH ARMY FORT HOOD FORSCOM 7309 0 2351 W0Y6AA NASA LOAN LANGLY RSH CTR AVSCOM 7310 0 2351 W0Y6AA NASA LOAN LANGLY RSH CTR AVSCOM 7311 2 2353 W0Y6AA NASA LOAN LANGLY RSH CTR AVSCOM 7312 0 2353 W0CEAA USA PAD GERMANY EUROPE 7401 0 2353 W0CEAA USA PAD GERMANY EUROPE 7402 4 2357 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7403 13 2370 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7404 18 2388 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7405 7 2395 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7409 1 2442 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7410 0 2442 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7411 0 2442 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7412 9 2451 WA4MT0 HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7501 7 2458 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7502 20 2478 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7503 28 2506 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7504 0 2506 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7505 11 2517 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7506 14 2531 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7507 7 2538 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7509 11 2554 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7510 40 2594 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7511 5 2599 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE 7512 6 2605 WA4MAA HHC 32ND SIG BN GERMANY EUROPE
Richard Bowie <cencom@juno.com>
bangor, maine USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 21:16:22 (MST)

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Lou, See if you can find out the complete tail # of that ship. We can asked the VHPA about it or look it up on their page ourselves. I was on that page just before and could not come up with that number, but they have tons of numbers on their site. Good to hear from you, and Little John, you too, and you also Joe.........something around here next year for a 129th gathering works for me. Not much to show ya, but can git ya tons of good ole' Mercer county hospitality. By then the 129th stuff will be all set up in the museum over in Portland too. WE can plan a trip there. Just 20 minutes away from Coldwater...................I think it is really cool that you guys give Larry the claim to the start of all this, and rightly so, he is the reason for this dream, but we wouldn't be hear if it were not for your hearts tuggin' away at us. We are what we are today as a unit because all of you did what you did....Praise God that he gave us this gift. He didn't have to.............We love you guys............
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 20:12:39 (MST)

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Joe , how ya doin' buddy? Good to hear from you and a great story! Rick B., that's a very generous offer and I'm sure we'll take you up on it. As Fred S. mentioned tho....we should have the first "real" 129th AHC reunion in Coldwater in honor of Larry. Without Larry & Mark we wouldn't have any of this. I motion that we make plans for a 129th reunion at Coldwater, Ohio(or the general area)for 2007. We will still need to move it around the country to involve all 129th brothers & sisters. Let's "gitter done"!!
Gale 67-68
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 17:01:38 (MST)

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Avis nice story about the turtles in Camron Bay. I too had am experince with some wild life there. After a bit over two years in country I was headed home for discharge. I got bumped off my exit flight because I didn't have a field jacket. Nautrally supply was out of then but could tell me where to buy one in town for $20. It was late Dec of 69; Out behind our quarters were some sand dunes and a lagoon encoumased by mangroves. I decided to take a swim and cool off, there was about a 12' sandy clearing in the mangroves that provided access to the water. I had a nice swim how ever on my way out of the water, about knee deep, I was stoped dead in my tracks! There was a huge monitor lizzard streached across the the exit, I was butt necked and defencless with no where to go; it stood there stairing me down and wagging a two foot forked red tung (that is how they smell food) to my good fortune there was and on shore breez and it eventually saunred off into the mangroves. ( I'm sure glad he missed lunch that day!) I can still hear my heart pounding in my ears from my last trill in Nam.
Joe Johnson <cobra073@yahoo.com>
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 13:15:42 (MST)

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Flight, I talked with Mark about this years ago. I have a farm in the country that is very comfortable for get togethers. I have hosted party's for up to 700 before, It has a 3/4 acre swimming pond that we can camp around but still close to the house. It is secluded but accessible. I have been planning to offer this site, but I have been doing renovations and have been under construction for the last few years. Well the end is in site. I am situated in north central Pa. 12 miles north of I-80, near Williamsport Pa. I am three hours from NYC,Philly,Pittsburg,DC,and almost Cleveland.My business is such that I would be available late July or August. It could be for a weekend or a week,or whatever.There is good golfing, fishing, biking,near by. Well its an offer Little John 70-71
Rick Benedict
USA - Sunday, March 12, 2006 at 08:06:10 (MST)

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Great idea about having our own reunions every year, would like to make one closer to home, Was driving around delaware today and found a VN Veterans MC with a medivac tail #16253 mounted on a platform nose down, no one around to ask about it, will drive there again and try and get some info.
louRags
Dover, De USA - Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 21:30:05 (MST)

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AUGUST 12th, 1971 I had been in country for the best part of 3 weeks. I hadn't been assigned a duty station yet because I had gotten snagged to pull guard duty around Cam Ranh Bay "AO" with a fistful of other new guys (cherry boys). That night unfolded as many nights did there; utter black, with cool sea breezes blowing in off of the South China Sea. As the night passed and I stood alone in a guard tower next to the sea, two things happened I would never forget. First, the beach seemed to erupt in tiny movements. Seemed like thousands, everywhere I looked. Come morning, I saw that it was sea turtles hatching and moving toward the sea. Very beautiful sight, one I am happy I witnessed. The second thing this day brings back to memory is that as the night passed, me alone in that guard tower, I remembered it was my 21st birthday. Little did I know that night would be a microcosm of my life after Vietnam; alone and witnessing beautiful acts of nature. We were alone for many years, and then started talking to other Nam vets. Now it's OK. Be at peace my friends; we are OK.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 19:18:49 (MST)

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Thanks Mark for putting the form on the page. The reunion sounds good to me. Did I read sometime in the spring.++++++++After sneaking out to the village I didn't get a running nose till I went to Singapor. hehehehehehehe Flight be careful out there ps I remember that big needle dammmmmmm ouch
Rick England
USA - Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 06:27:50 (MST)

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Alex.....Is there any chance that you can do some more t-shirts. Where I once had 2 I now only have 1, it might be thread bear but it gives me a great feeling when I do wear it.........P.S.....I think your treatment of the logo is has it should have been from the start(bull dogs don;t resemble collies)..........Thanks.......Matt Casey
Matt Casey
Hemet, CA USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 20:09:06 (MST)

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first,we have to get by "spring Fling" at gales place.Nothing else,Gail,me and you will roast hotdogs over an open fire back by your gas station/shop and drink a few beers.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 19:00:08 (MST)

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129th ASHC Reunion at Lake St.Marys....Ohio is the "base camp" for the 129th, Mark started the web-site....A lot of 129th ers are from Ohio....The whole basis for this web-site is a "fallen-brother" from...Ohio......
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 18:31:50 (MST)

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Gale, as I recall, I left my finger imprints on the wall of the latrine :>)) That was a true 'first time experience'..... A 129th reunion....works for me for sure. Money is tight right now, The end of June is State tournament time, and I have to sign up for vacations in March for the year starting in June. A long weekend would be nice
Kim
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 18:25:34 (MST)

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A 129th reunion sounds great. It's something to consider. We would need a few people to work together to plan the reunion. Alex
Alex
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 14:36:18 (MST)

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Our own re-union! Sounds great! Seems we only hang out with each other anyway. I'm about a week behind in reading so, bare:>))) with me while i catch up. Jim H.....how are you feeling my friend? L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 14:11:04 (MST)

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Gale...you should go back for another shot! LOL!! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 14:08:07 (MST)

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Kim, did ya have drippy nose?? Ha! Alvis, I remember having "shingles" over there. Had to go into Qui Nhon for shots. Mark, I think that would be great. A few of us have discussed this a bit before and I think it may be better for us. We would have more access to smaller cities and rural parts of the Country which might get more brothers & sisters involved....especially since we don't have "Pop A Top" anymore...........sniff, sniff. Brings a little tear to my eye. Let's have some input on this everyone!! Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 11:44:06 (MST)

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I do remember the "crab" epidimic we had in 71...jeeze,they were everywhere,
alvis
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 09:46:58 (MST)

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Kim,I must have know her sister
alvis
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 09:45:18 (MST)

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Alvis, I caught a 'cold' over there. Funny, it only bothered me when I went to the latrine.......
Kim
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 04:27:50 (MST)

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Fred A.....I caught "walking" Pneumonia in Nam. It was during monsoon season, and it got real cold....high 40`s or low 50`s and I got real sick......They had me on "bed rest" for about two weeks. But I was freezing my butt off and could not get warm.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 03:53:00 (MST)

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Speaking of being sick....I cant remember being "sick" once over in nam.No colds,nothing.Anyone else ever remember being sick? But then why should we remember a cold from 30 some years ago.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 02:09:49 (MST)

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chuckle.Susan is home,resting.Feeling better,but still needs lots of rest.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 02:07:22 (MST)

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Flight a little levity: Late one night during bad weather, the following was heard over the radio at an airport control tower: Helicopter Pilot: "Tower, I'm holding at 3000 over Heli-pad 1." Second voice: "NO!!! You can't be doing that! I'm holding at 3000 over that pad!" There was a brief moment of silence. First voice again: "You idiot! You're my CO-PILOT!" Youall take care. Frank Sep69-Mar70.
Frank Loveday
Bastrop, La USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 21:12:14 (MST)

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Great to hear that Jack..see ya there.........
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 19:28:54 (MST)

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129: Got my reservation. Will be there in June SP6(Ret TI)Jack Newton
Jack Newton <SirIzk@centurytel.net>
Tomah, WI USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 19:11:00 (MST)

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.....so Fred....how is Susan feeling?...........talked to Ray today, he sounds great...hey Animal........have you ever run into that "DOG" the Bounty Hunter guy over there........I see him on TV all the time. Ruff lookin' bunch of charators.....Frenchie????? you going to be in Pheonix????.........Roger Strong??? are you and Butch thinking about attending?.........I hope we get a good turn out this year..........and speaking of the get togethers, what do you all think of the idea that maybe it's time the 129th started to hold your own reunions in stead of ones in conjunction with the VHCMA?.....what are your thoughts on this???...I think that it may even draw you all closer then you already are...Little John up in the state of PA always tells me he has lots of land over there to hold a pretty nice get together........that might be a start..........lets hear some feedback on this.......always a brother...
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 18:41:26 (MST)

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leaving at 10 am to return my flower to her home
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 07:08:32 (MST)

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Beat me to the draw Kim.......LOL....I see the wealth down here in Jersey...Kids don`t go to "public schools" ....they go to $20,000 a year "prep schools". The prep schools pay better, so the better teachers go to work at prep schools.....Public school system is in dire straits here in Jersey.....IF....you can "play sports", you might stand chance getting a scholarship.....or the prep school will pick you up....rich kids ain`t got time for sports...To busy driving that BMW or Porche....that belongs to them....Not Mom or Dad. They don`t rent a tux, to go to the prom...they OWN two or three. My wife over heard a "stockbroker" talking about his "bonus"....He could pay CASH, for a "summer home" in Vermont with his bonus.....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 19:42:03 (MST)

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Fred A.....What you mean is there are not any sacrifices on the home front......with the exception of the Mothers and Fathers losing Sons and Daughters......and that price is being paid heavy by the middle class and poor.....and with this economy...middle class is becoming obsolete. Sure the economy is growing, but only the wealthest 5% of the population is enjoying that growth.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 19:24:39 (MST)

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Smitty, Alvis, I have lots of theories about this business, the biggest point, in my mind, is that no case was made for national sacrifice. It's like, we have an all volunteer military, poor people were using the reserve and guard for educational purposes. The rich folks can afford to send their kids to college without the G.I. bill. Our president has his agenda, tax cuts for the most wealthy, to hell with deficits. Who is paying? who is sacrificing? Where is the national sense of urgency? It's galling to me that the biggest proponents of this mess never served, never had to kill another person by setting their sights on him, and pulling the trigger. We,redneck, blue collar, patriots were quick to rally in support of our nation, and trusted people who never deserved our trust....we're stuck for now, stay and be damned, pull out and be damned. Now Mr. birdshot is threatening Iran???? Maybe we'd be better served if we followed Europe's lead in this, or, let Israel take out their reactor when the time is right. I'd like to see our nation focus on bin laden, like we started. Maybe, finish one fight before we start another?.....It's not the media, it's our national lack of focus, lack of commitment. The least the ruling elite could do is lend a little moral support, a few dollars, especially if they're unwilling to send their kids to pull the triggers.
Kim
USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 19:22:45 (MST)

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Susan update...hopefully she gets to come home tomorrow.her left lung is about clear and right is comming around.She has tubes in her arms and nose,is very tired,but eating now and breathing eaiser. Doc says that it started as (sp) broncitis then turned worse and worse.She hasnt any reserves left after fighting cancer last year,no resistance,nothing to fall back on.You folks prayers made up her lack of reserves and i thank you,sincerely,from the bottom of my heart.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 19:03:27 (MST)

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Smitty,the thing that stikes me the most similar,is as follows.When I,you,and the rest of us,returned from vietnam,something was missing.It took me a long time to figure it out,but now i have put my finger on it ,for myself anyway.What was missing,you ask yourself? The war.There was no war footing at home,all was still the same.Grand ma went to get her hair done every wensday, teenagers were still driving around looking for kicks and thrills,all the boys waited for the next issue of hot rod magizene..thre was no sign..none,of the war.It was out of sight and out of mind,just like today,except a few remimders by the nations media at 6:30 PM.No -one really gives a shit,or is it they are to wrapped up in trying to make a living from greedy CEO's?Does this make sense?
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 18:56:14 (MST)

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I meant "civil war".....
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 18:01:42 (MST)

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Well Jim, some of us still have a "bad taste" in our mouths about Viet-Nam, we supported going to Afgan....reluctantly...But we knew it had to be done....But we wanted a all out assault on Bin Laden.....Then...IF NEEDED....lower our sights at Iraq and let them know they were next.....If they didn`t "cool out"......Iraq is on the brink of a "tribal cival war".....and we are gonna get caught in the middle.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 17:59:56 (MST)

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Flight, i was concerned that if this Iraq business drug out too long we would run into this sort of thing. Is it beginning to smack of say (Vietnam), sure does to me. War on this planet will never be the same, probably due to media. Our Fathers (mine) were allowed to go & win with full support & Hitler had to die in his damn Bunker & Hirohito had to send hes envoys aboard the Missouri & sign unconditional surrender. In my view war has to be that way All or nothing ( no half measures). pretty soon the Iraqi Army will be in control of the Fire Zones & our troops will have to call them for permission to fire. Just like we had to do toward the end. If it sounds like i am angry about this you can bet that it has been with me every day since. WE NEVER LEARN>>>>respects>>> smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 15:39:01 (MST)

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yer right Alvis.....what was I thinking??? Steppenwolf's 'Monster' comes to mind.. Bruno, unfortunately, they are. People have been twisting the words in the bible to their own advantage for centuries, and even worse, when the words don't fit their beliefs, some just write new chapters. Thankfully, they are in the minority with their beliefs, ( I think)
Kim
USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 13:56:40 (MST)

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Good Morning Flight:-)those bible thumpers aren't American. Hey Bernie did you get my E-mail compadre?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:53:24 (MST)

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Fred A....Nope, havn't heard from him. Whats he got goin', ya know?..dang Gale and Debbie, kinda wont be the same with out ya there.......here I thought we would run into each other on the way down the mountain from Flagstaff like we did the last time we was out there. Shucks man..........
Mark
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 19:39:29 (MST)

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I love you both Fred & Susan>>>> prayers for health continue>>>>>>>>>>>>Jim
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 19:39:09 (MST)

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mark, did Phil ever contact you? he didnt me.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 19:35:36 (MST)

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Susan is resting,has an IV going in her arm,in decent sprits.Her last words to me were..."dont destroy the house". Smile,my secrete wepon is her daughter,whom has returned home...I will put a guilt trip on her to clean ,,chuckle.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 19:06:38 (MST)

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Silly Kim,you and I both know ,you cant use "reason and "law" in the same sentance with Washington.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 19:01:12 (MST)

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Law, and reason, wins again.......now, Washington next?
Kim
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 17:14:12 (MST)

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KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) - Hundreds of mourners - many carrying American flags, wearing military fatigues or motorcycle gear - paid tribute to a soldier at his funeral Monday, while a church group that has protested at military services across the country failed to show. The Westboro Baptist Church had publicized on its Web site plans to picket the funeral of Army Sgt. Rickey Jones. Gov. Mitch Daniels cited the planned protest as one of the reasons he quickly signed a bill into law that makes disorderly conduct within 500 feet of a funeral a felony. Shirley Phelps-Roper, daughter of Westboro founder Fred Phelps and an attorney for the group, said members decided not to attend Jones' funeral after hearing suggestions that the group might be behind vandalism at the soldier's home. "Every person in the free world knows that's not what we're about," said Phelps. The Kansas-based group has protested at services across the country, claiming that soldiers are dying in Iraq because the United States harbors homosexuals. The group last week offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who did vandalize Jones' home. Relatives and neighbors said the home in the city 50 miles north of Indianapolis was egged and that someone had called the family saying they were glad Jones was dead. A noticeable police presence did greet 300 to 400 mourners, as did 200 to 300 supporters lined up outside the Crossroads Community Church to pay tribute to Jones, 21, who was killed Feb. 22 in Iraq. "We're just here to support the family," said Dick Forrey, a Vietnam veteran from Greentown who acts as a spokesman for the Howard County Vietnam Veterans. Daniels said before the funeral that he hoped the new law will help keep protesters at bay. "I hope," he said. "In honesty, what will make a difference, is when the news media stops taking pictures of hate-filled people." The Westboro group also did not show up for a funeral Saturday in Missouri, which recently enacted a law that bans picketing and protests at funerals. Other military groups at Jones' funeral included the Patriot Guard, VFW, Marine Corps League, Rolling Thunder and Abate, a motorcycle rights group. Three members of Abate held a massive banner: "We are here to honor this brave young soldier. His courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten." Besides Daniels, U.S. Reps. Chris Chocola and Steve Buyer, all Republicans, were to attend. Disorderly conduct at funerals, burials, funeral processions or viewings in Indiana is now punishable by six months to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine. At least a dozen other states, including Illinois and Ohio, are considering similar measures. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has already signed legislation banning protests at funerals. (Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:22:33 (MST)

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I too, believe in freedom of speech,but i also believe in respect,decency and honor.they need to take their agenda to a different place/ time.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:08:44 (MST)

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Susan has been sick since friday..thought she was getting better,she aint.They are admitting her for at least 24 hours,cant get her oxygen levels up. Gotta go take her in now, will post latter when they find out whats going on.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:05:53 (MST)

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Alex, I don't believe they support anything but their own agenda. They use this stage for shock value. It's gotten them national media attention, which is their goal. What makes them, or us, any different from Islamists? Someone preaches what we don't like, we take them out?.....I certainly don't like their forum, but, we can't just support free speech because it's what we want to hear. Along with that stupid statement "freedom isn't free", we have to respect differing views, or admit that we're NOT FREE. My feeling is that people use legal methods to make sure their rights are balanced with the rights of grieving family members to respect their dead loved one's......a bumpersticker on a friend's car....I was not raised in YOUR image of God!!!
Kim
Livermore, Me. USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:03:23 (MST)

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Alvis: What wrong with these people??? They support the troop while their living, but protest at their funeral's. These folks have serious mental break downs going on. But, would like to get some of thier attention with a right hook!!!! Alex
Alex
USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 06:52:32 (MST)

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Dang richard,thanks, will have to check out some of them.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 15:57:37 (MST)

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Rick,the other one is run by a nam vet,a friend of mine,perhaps you might like that one as well. http://8thwood.com/
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 15:56:04 (MST)

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Flight, got the PC trackin' again for a while. Trying to catch up on all the commo. Jim H, good news buddy!! Ray, glad that you are home again.......keep on truckin'!! Frenchie, nice to see you post. I've did the back surgery "thingy"....hope you have a quick recovery. Robbie, I'm glad you got to visit your brother.......prayers out to you and your family! Alvis, no problem man.......anything to bring a smile to Susans face. 129th cookout...HMMMMMMM!? Mark, that's right brother, can't make it this year.........................Clear, Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 15:03:06 (MST)

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Veterans Poetry Site http://club.iwvpa.net/admin/members.htm - International War Veterans Poetry Archives http://rbpoetry.com/vetLosingAGeneration.htm - WWII generation poem http://rbpoetry.com/vetWeCameToNam.html - Viet Nam poem http://rbpoetry.com/VeteransDay.html - Desert Storm Widow poem http://rbpoetry.com/vetll0110.html - Viet Nam poem http://rbpoetry.com/vetKevinForde.html - Agent Orange death poem
Richard Reith <richreith@aol.com>
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 14:56:38 (MST)

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Local V V A is getting together 6 am monday morn to show support for our fallen iraqi brother.They will drive up to kokomo.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 10:45:00 (MST)

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Debbie,Gale,thanks.Couldnt have come at a better time,she is under the weather.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 10:01:12 (MST)

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Sure will Rick. The addy is http://iwvpa.net/index.htm
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 20:11:09 (MST)

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Well, I guess I messed up on that one.. Try http://ebaumsworld.com/niceride.html What a difference one little e makes!!.. Have fun..Later.. Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email.com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 15:06:17 (MST)

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Hey Mark.. That thing had me jumpin!!!! Try it at.. HTTP://ebaumworld.com/niceride.html and hold on!!... C U L8r.... Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 14:53:38 (MST)

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wish i was off on monday also fred. i haven't hit anyone in 35 years but i think i'd like to bust some cartiledge in this case.
paul mcgrath
oglesby, il USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 10:00:17 (MST)

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Fred alvis could you send me that site on vet poetry please. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 09:04:56 (MST)

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.....nope.........shoot
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:30:49 (MST)

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Maybe this will work.
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:30:20 (MST)

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that wont woek either........dang it
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:27:03 (MST)

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.....sorry, that address for that car wont work.......let me try it some other way...
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:26:35 (MST)

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When you get a chance......go to this web site and check out this cool car. Lots of extras on it.After seeing all the options, you will want one as much as I do.... < http://www.ebaumsworld.com/images/niceride75.jpg >.let me know what you think.........always a brother..........
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:25:01 (MST)

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I sure as hell wish i had monday off...someone needs their nose flatened
alvis
USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 21:16:00 (MST)

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this is taken off todays channel 13 news,here in indianspolis....Chris Proffitt/Eyewitness News Kokomo, March 3 - Sgt. Rickey Jones of Kokomo is the latest Indiana casualty of the war in Iraq. His armored vehicle hit a roadside bomb and caught fire. They'll bury Sgt, Jones in his hometown on Monday just days after legislators passed the so-called funeral protest bill that is designed to thwart protests of soldiers' funerals by the congregation of a little known Kansas church. "I told someone this morning in Kokomo that bill's not going to reach my desk. I'm going to sign it at the front door," said Governor Mitch Daniels. Members of Westboro baptist church plan to protest Sgt. Jones' funeral as they have for others killed in action in Iraq. The 75-member church, led by Pastor Fred Phelps, made a name for itself protesting at the funeral of murdered gay college student Matthew Shepherd. "It's profound and divine," said Phelps. Once described as a hate group masquerading as a church, the group is virulently homophobic, insisting at protests and on its website that dead American soldiers are punished by God for protecting a country that protects homosexual rights. "The concept is that America is rotten and our soldiers are rotten. You shouldn't be worshipping them. You should be thankful when god deals with them," said an angry protestor. The Indiana law, a direct result of the church's protests at Indiana funerals, states that protesters must stay 500 feet from a funeral, burial, procession or viewing. Breaking the law is a felony offense. The church tells Eyewitness News it plans to sue the State calling the law unconstitutional. "The first amendment does not say that if you don't like the speech, you can run it off the street," argued a protestor. "To mock the jarheads, I say whoo-ha. Thank god for IEDs." It was an improvised explosive device that killed Sgt. Rickey Jones and so many American servicemen each day in Iraq. The protests are a tragic irony for men and women fighting and dying for democracy and the rights protecting those who choose to protest their funerals.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 21:14:52 (MST)

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Good morning Bruno, no hunting until tomorrow (sat)hopefully it will not rain, but who cares we are still going, might even do some fishing theres a big ass pond out there.We need to get together someday. I put my retirement request in so looks like Jan 3, 2007 I will be leaving the government if everything works out, anyway "426" is outta here till next time. Adios Amigo.
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Ut. USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 07:35:13 (MST)

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Good Morning flight.So Bernie, how many rabbits????
Bruno E. Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 07:22:32 (MST)

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34 ,and 38 years ago, tet was offensive happening.I now ( LOWES) sell gloves and grill covers made by the dinks.
alvis
USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 03:57:30 (MST)

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Freddy....didnt get to hitchhike. Got to be to cold........wasn't going to cheat and take a cell phone. Gonna pioneer it............gittie up lil' dogie.......feet dont fail me now............
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 20:42:55 (MST)

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glad to see that people are a little better in here, been praying. Mark, i have a little more snow to get rid of & then Motor comes out, need to do a couple things, oil etc. If we are all going to meet in Albuqurque, we will need to plan a day. looks like 2 days ride for me from here to there & 1 day from there to Phoenix. I did not plan on getting to Phoenix till Thursday. Jim H. glad you did not need any work, i am going to Billings tonight to see a guy that had stents in in 1997 when i had my bypasses & he just had 3 bypasses Monday>>>>>>>>>>>respects>>>>>>>>>smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 12:57:20 (MST)

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Dave Powers and J.W. Wilson, Thanks Dave for the CD, it`s not a bad "line in" burn.....Joe, thanks for the card my friend, very thoughtful of you...As Dave Powers said," Us "fair skin" guys got to watch that sun"......Mark did you hitchhike the other day?......I was gonna tell you to take your cell phone.....that would be cheating.
Fred Skaggs
Summit, NJ USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 12:23:19 (MST)

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Sorry Bernie.Just got back. My broher called me & went out to breakfast with him. He was paying - couldn't refuse. Man you shoot the rabbit & I'll cook them up. Texican style rabbits & rice, beans, tortillas ( flour or corn ), homeade hot sauce. I'll skin'em too. I've known to do that. Been a while though. Save the Rabbit's paw for good luck or put them on a key chain. You can even flour them up & fry them like chicken - the front & rear legs. Get the oil good & hot & look out. Man o man wish I was there. Don't shoot more than you're going to eat. Be careful with the rattlers. They should be coming out of hybernating. The males are very agressive, hungry & in the mating rut. So be carefull.Try & use a .22 cal "short" for the rabbits. they dont mess them up. E'nuff Said - Clear left 426 out.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 11:19:20 (MST)

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Morning Flight jammin to Joe Cocker at this time "Feelin Alright", Bruno tried callin you this morning, no answer, hey everyone have a good weekend. I'm headin to the desert to shoot up some jack rabbits the weather is getting too nice to hang around town. Mr. Strother, Lt. Shaw, "426 is going hot this weekend, and your clear right.
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Ut USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 08:38:45 (MST)

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what was the number one song when you left/got back?
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 08:11:57 (MST)

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https://home.comcast.net/~josh.hosler/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 07:53:18 (MST)

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ok,to go along with Marks new posting,this site will tell you what song was number one on any day you put in.For instance,Carol King was number one july 17th ,1971( its ok ),the day I went to vietnam.On the day I was born...Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole...on my birthday in 71.."how can you mend a broken heart" by the Bee Gees...https://home.comcast.net/~josh.hosler/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 07:04:57 (MST)

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WOW.....no chatter here today.........everybody get lost in the music or what????......see ya in the morning.........or, well...in a few hours...love, love , love..........
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 00:23:47 (MST)

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good luck Alex
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 10:02:32 (MST)

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HELLO TO ALL THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYES. , I SEEN IN LOG YOU TALKING ABOUT THE SONG OF EVE OF DESTRUCTION . I HAVE IT AS AS A MPS IF ANYONE WANTS ONE I GOT LOTS OF SONGS FROM THE 60s LOTS OF DYLAN . BUT JUST SAYING HI, NICE TALKING TOYOU ALAX ROB I BE CALLING YOU , DOSE ANY ONE RECAL ,, MASTER JACK .. THATS AN OLD ONE. ,,UMIVERAL SOLDIER..OR TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL BY C,S&NIGOT LOTS DROM THE LOS,...SO HOW ARE YOU DOING,, I FEEL BEETER, BUT IF I DO TO MUCH OH GET SHORT OF BREAT SO I REST BUT I KNOW I BE OK. GOT MANY FRIENDS AND I THANK YOU ALL. BUT SPELLING STILL THE SAME LOL TAKE CARE ALL A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY
RAY <STILWATING@AOL.COM>
MD USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 08:27:02 (MST)

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Goodmorning Flight: Ray is back at home. I talked to him last night and he seems to be doing much better. Sue glad to hear Jim is much better and he also will be coming home. We lucky that both our Brothers have wonderful wives as you both to nurse them back to good health. THANKS LADYS!!! Robbie glad you had a safe trip and your Brother is doing better. The trip probably did you all good. How's the Grand Kids!! Getting big ain't they. Frenchie hope you get better. Mark did you or Fred S. by the winning lotto ticket in Lima, Ohio?? Well on the way to the VA. Turning in all my paper work for my hearing and ptsd. Have a small book of info from our history and buddy letters from Rick England and Rainer Bauer and and a letter from LIZ. Now it's a wait and see. Back working long hours, short people. They managed to cut me back to about 55 hours a week. About another year. Maybe two. Then find a partime job work a few days a week if I want. Everyone have a safe day. Talking about old songs EVE OF DESTRUCTION 1965 Always A Brother Alex
Alex
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 06:53:38 (MST)

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that is great news Sue.May good things continue.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 05:57:33 (MST)

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Sue, that is happy news. Thanks for the update. BTW I will try and get those photos of the reunion you and Jim were at up soon..........It's a good day today already. Just begun, and we are blessed with good news. WE just finished up a Bible study of the book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon rants and raves the whole beginning how life is meaningless. Vanity, all vanity. As if chasing after the wind, and for me, it is if we go around life with out Christ in it, as Solomon concludes at the end of the book. He tells us in the last chapter that life is short, to embrace it, to live it.......sooooooooo....with that being said.... If plans fall into place today, I am going to do something that I haven't done is years. Well, since I was in the Corps. Our bike needs serviced and the Harley shop is about20 miles away. I'm gonna ride it over there, leave it, and hitch hike back home. I havnt hitch hiked in 35 years. I know, it ain't much, and probably no big deal, but, I am going to embrace life today, live it , and live it different for a awhile. Should be interesting................you all have yourselves and blessed day.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2006 at 05:44:47 (MST)

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