Mark I live in the sticks, I mean pump in sunshine sticks in Mississippi. We used to have a lot of problems with field mice. Got these electronic gizmos from walmart that you plug into an outlet. And they really work. Don't know if they affect pets or not. Mama is my only pet and she don't mind. But one draw back thier not as much fun as claymores. Love you all. Ron in the sticks.
Ron Cooper <ronsusan@intop.net>
Mantachie, MS USA - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 08:17:15 (MDT)

.......WOW GANG!!!!!!!!!!!!..REALLY SURE GOOD COMO IN HERE TODAY.........SO GREAT TO SEE IT ALL.......FREDDIE BOY!!!!!!!!!!!......GONNA PRINT, AND COPY, YOURS ABOUT OHIO OUT AND PLACE IT IN THE POP-A-TOP TOMORROW. RON D!!!....YOUR STORY OF 5/29 WAS READ BY MANY TODAY UP THERE!!!!...HAD LOTS OF QUESTIONS ASK ABOUT IT. I LIKE TO LET THE PATRONS OF THE POP-A-TOP READ ABOUT YOU GUYS. IF THATS OK WITH YOU ALL?????........WE ARE UNDER "RED" ALERT IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT. WE HAVE BEEN OVER RUN BY "A" MOUSE;-))))).....DEE GOES INTO A PANIC AT THIS TIME. I HAVE TO SPRING INTO TO MY FULL BATTLE RATTLE AND LOCK AND LOAD ALL THE TRAPS AGAIN;-))).....GONNA SAVE TIME THIS TIME..........LAST TIME........I SET UP A PERIMITER OF TRAPS....AND THE DAMN THING ATE FOR FREE FOR 2 DAYS.....THEN AT THE END.....I LOADED THE TRAPS WITH PEANUTBUTTER, AND JD.....GOT THE LIL' PUNK DRUNK AND HE TRAPED HIMSELF..HE,HE,HE,HE.......THIS TIME, JUST GONNA GO STRAIGHT TO THE JD CLAYMORE.......I WONDER IF "VO" WOULD WORK JUST AS GOOD????;-))))..........DEE IS FROOZE IN THE CHAIR RIGHT NOW..........MAY HAVE TO CAMP OUT IN THE FRONT ROOM AND PULL GAURD DUTY ALL NIGHT.......I HAVE FUN WITH THIS, BUT DEE IS IN FLIPPED OUT MODE;-)))).........I THINK IT WONT BE LONG AND I WILL HEAR A MOUSE CLAYMORE GO OFF......SURE HOPE SO.....OR COULD BE A LONG NIGHT!!! .............ALL THE TALK IN THE FLIGHT LOG BOOK SURE WARMS MY HEART.......REALLY.....REALLY.....DO I MEAN THIS.............."CP"........BEST WAY TO SAY IT IS THIS...................I MAY HAVE LOST LARRY, MY BROTHER, BUT HAVE GAINED OVER 212 MORE BROTHERS, AND WHEN YOU SPEAK IN HERE, OR TO ME PERSONALLY, "YOUR GUYS" ARE, LARRY'S VOICE TO ME. NEVER STOP TALKING..........YOUR WORDS ARE THE ONES THAT LARRY WOULD BE TELLING ME AS WE SPEAK...............I LOVE YOU ALL, VERY, VERY MUCH............THANK YOU ALWAYS YOUR BROTHER......UNDER FULL MOUSE ALERT RIGHT NOW;-)))).......MARK
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ POP-A-TOP, USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 20:38:19 (MDT)

Ron, It`s where my wife`s job is located, if they had offices in Columbus, we would be home. Jeff, do you remember the Aussie Bush Hat`s? Cpt. Guilfoyle wanted the 2nd plt. to have unigue hats. He wanted to be like the Cobra`s, with their black hat`s. That was a tradition, and well deserved. So without taking a vote or asking anyone, other than the orderly room. I think the Company CO and the 1st Sgt. was under the impression that it would be a normal blue baseball cap, with wings and Bulldogs on them. But he come one morning with a big box full of camo Aussie Bush Hats. I think he got them at Jip Joint Charlies or what ever that little shop was called. Most of us kept a regular hat with us, so when we were away from him, we`d wear them. One time we were working out of English with 173rd. So we had to eat there that day. Well Cpt. Guilfoyle was the PP with us that day, and we walked into the mess hall. All these hard core grunts and LRRPS look at us, they were literally falling on the floor laughing at us.
Fred Skaggs
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 18:43:47 (MDT)

Lt. Fisher made Capt. shortly after Guilfoyle did and took over 2nd Platoon. Geez Freddie - Ohio got famous, huh??? So why in heck are you on the east coast? Crap - power outage - gotta run. More later guys. Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 17:27:53 (MDT)

FREDDIE, THE LT WAS HOWARD "BUCK" FISHER FROM SOMEWHERE IN PA. I REMEMBER OUR PLT LEADER THOUGHT WE WERE IN SOME KIND OF STATESIDE TRAINING PROGRAM NOT IN A WAR ZONE WHERE BOYS WOULD BE BOYS. I SAW HIM ONE OTHER TIME AT MOTHER RUCKER AROUND 75 OR SO. HE WAS A HUEY IP. BUCK FISHER WAS OK THO. I REMEMBER HE FLEW THE AIRCRAFT THAT PICKED UP THE VIET PETER PILOT THAT WAS ON ROCKY'S AIRCRAFT THE DAY PAUL NOLAN RECEIVED HIS FATAL WOUNDS. AS CUPS SAYS THAT IS ANOTHER STORY.
JEFF SAUERS
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 17:21:01 (MDT)

Jeff, Who was the 1st Lt. 2nd platoon short stockie guy, he made Capt. before I left. He was like second in command after Guilfoyle. Guilfoyle he was a piece work, I wouldn`t give that poor guy any respect. He was ROTC from the U of Cincinnati. I would mess him alot. I would say," Sir, why didn`t you go to Ohio State, Woody Hayes teaches ROTC there. He use to locke my heels and say,"Don`t roll your eyes when I`m talking to you". I would say," It`s the rotor wash sir, something got in my eye. Also I remember Guilfoyle got Curt Frank busted from SP/5 to SP/4, Guilfolye grabbed Curt, and Curt was drunk, after hours, Curt knocked Guilfoyle on his can. Curt would have killed him if we didn`t break it up. Guilfoyle like to do these " late night " strolls thru the second platoon.
Fred Skaggs
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 16:48:34 (MDT)

Howdy, Flight... Just checking in. I wonder if anyone can help me locate any information on a "shoot-down" report for aircraft 635 sometime in 1971 (I don't recall the date). We were one of several slicks dropping ROK's into a pretty hot LZ, west of Song Cau, I believe. I checked the Gold Book record on this website, but no mention of it. Jesse Hancock, Rick "Rebel" Smith, (possibly Dennis Faucher?)and I certainly remember shutting her down at the PZ to assess the damage, and finding several small arms holes and B40 damage to the tailboom. Also remember the slingloaded ride back to Lane via a Chinook... No one was hurt! Thanks.
Dave Powers <powers@montrose.net>
Montrose, Colorado USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 16:23:31 (MDT)

RON DEBATES, I THINK THE PP WAS WO1 RICH LOUGHLIN(last name may be spelled diff). I KNOW HE WAS IN TWO INCIDENTS WITHIN SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME AND I KNOW THE FIRST ONE GRACE HALL WAS THE AC. NORTH WITCHER, CUPS, LOUGHLIN AND I ALL CAME INTO COUNTRY ON SAME DAY. I RECALL READING THE ACCIDENT/SHOOTDOWN REPORTS SOMEWHERE BUT CAN'T THINK WHERE. DOES THIS NAME RING A BELL? I KNOW SOMEWHERE IN ALL OF MY SLIDES I HAVE PICTURE OF HIM. TAKE CARE AND HI TO JAMIE.
jeff sauers
USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 15:55:39 (MDT)

Good Morning, Bros and Sis`s and Friends,and Ron DeBates. Sorry Brother I couldn`t remember everything, the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Sure your right, about Ohio being insignificant.Ohio hasn`t contributed much to society. Why we had these two brothers named Wright that thought they could fly like a bird. They invented this thing called a airplane. I don`t know what they thinkin. Then some guys started playing with this little oblong ball, they called it a football of all things. And they got together they played Sunday`s, later on they started playing on Monday nights. then they started this team called the Canton Bulldogs, called themselves the first professional team. They thought they could make a living playing that game. Then these idiots, built a building called the Football Hall Of Fame in Canton, Ohio. People still visit that building alot. I can`t understand what they see in it. Then We had these two fly-boys name John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, thought they could go to " outer space". They must have been drinkin VO and 7. Then this John Glenn wanted to run for president of all things. But being that Ohio had more presidents than any other state, he thought twice, two of them had been assassinated while in office. Guess they didn`t like boys from Ohio being president. Then there was this DJ in Cleveland, Ohio named Allen Freed, he had a " Whole Lot Of Shakin Goin On ". He like that music so much, he gave it a name. He coined this phrase" Rock and Roll". They said this music went on to define a " generation ". Good Golly Miss Molly what was he thinkin. Here`s the real stupid thing, they took tax money and built a place called " The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame". They got pictures in there of people named Elvis, Jimi,Janis and Little Richard. They even have group in there named after insects, call themselves The Beatles. Now here`s the kicker. In Coldwater, Ohio they got this "ole boy" name Mark. Now he got this idea that he could get on a computer and make a web-site. He wanted to honor some soldier boys that served overseas in a place called Viet-Nam. They called themselves " Bulldogs and Cobra`s". This ole boy Mark must have been drinkin to much VO and 7, on second thought make that JD and coke. I don`t understand why Mark would do that for "a bunch of nuts" as they were called. Ron DeBates, I love ya Brother. Just having fun with you. You know how I love to ramble. Ohio is a pretty good place to live and grow up. I still can`t figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
Fred Skaggs <ac459429earthlink. net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 09:52:24 (MDT)

Respects to all: Ron DeBates: Mark: C.P. here. I was with you in the 129th, callsign "Poppasan", but was in the 1st flight platoon. I saw on the flight log that you asked if I was the PP that was with you and Cpt Hall when you were shot down? No, It wasn't me. I had already left country by then in Apr 70. I'm thankful you're OK. Sometimes, when I mourn the loss of our comrades, I'm even more amazed that we didn't lose a lot more than we did with the type missions that we flew. Mark & I talked about that when I visited him at the Pop-A-Top back in April. It could have been any of us, and sometimes I wonder why not me, but I can't come up with any answers. I asked Mark if he felt any resentment or confusion over the fact that Larry didn't make it when others did? Mark being Mark said something to the effect that "No, he didn't resent it, and as a matter of fact, he was glad we made it through and that all he asked was that we remember Larry, and the others, so their loss wasn't in vain" MARK, YOU CAN EXPLAIN THIS BETTER THAN I, SO PLEASE DO. I hope I'm not misstating our conversation, and that we came to the rather un-original opinion that it was the "luck of the draw". We do know that Larry and the others are proud that Mark started this site as a remembrance to them, and that without their loss, we wouldn't be where we are today! On this memorial day, I said a special prayer for those that went before us. Thank you! Ron, do you know where Ken Hall is these days? He was a good man and I would like to get in touch with him. KTF "Poppasan"
C.P. Bloomfield <ccbloom@llion.org>
Lebanon, MO USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 08:52:54 (MDT)

Good Evening Flight. As Freddie said, 32 years ago today 495 went down outside of An Khe. We'd spent all that time in Cambodia; got home thinking we were free for a while, cuz we saw some shit in Cambodia, (remember LZ Phillips?) and started a morning flying with pilots from 1st flight. Captain Hall was the AC that day. PP - can't remember - sure wished I could. We thought the reason the pilots of the 1st Platoon liked to fly with us guys from the 2nd flight was because we took better care of our helicopters than than 1st flight!!!! LOL Had a bad feeling that day. We flew into An Khe; found a hole in the clouds; refueled and went out to resupply some company from the 4th infantry. Second time in we took lots of fire. 13 rounds went into 495. The pilot, Capt. Hall had two rounds right between his legs; out the top; missed his head by inches. PP had two rounds miss him - also by inches. Gunner had three rounds go between his feet - missing by inches. Crew Chief - ME - had one round ricochet off the back of the pilot's armor seat ending up going through both legs. Not buttocks - (like Freddie says) but lower thigh-cheek area. OK - fine. It's still my butt. Even Freddie always thought it was nice... Anyway!! Was not wearing chicken plate at time. Damn. After that - it was glued to me!! Another one of the 129th aircraft dusted me off the the hospital at An Khe. For all these years, I never once had the opportunity to thank Captain Hall for coming in with that crippled ship. It was shot full of holes. Fuels cells leaking. Transmission shot - literally. To the fire base we sat down on - out of the clear blue sky - these guys had just sat down to a hot meal that another 129th aircraft had delivered - they threw their meals down and came to our rescue. THANK YOU. Whoever you are - I never found out. But you sure saved my butt - literally. If you are out there reading this - sign in and let me know you're still there. But regardless - THANK YOU. To the pilots and crew of the 2nd flight that stopped by that day in the hospital - and after that - I appreciate your concern - thank you. Captain Dunn - 2nd flight platoon leader at the time - Mr. Witcher (from Texas?) thanks much. (And you thought Mark and Freddie rambled??) I've waited 32 years for this. Finding the 129th website opened a whole new world. Isn't this something? Thanks to Mark and Dee for making it all happen. I found this almost a year ago; just about the time of your Louisville reunion. Now find myself pulling suitcases and maps out for Phoenix. Mixed emotions - just hope to see many of you old friends there; and ready to meet many of the new folks too. And the biggest thank you goes to my wife Jamie for 25 years worth of May 29th parties; flying in my sleep; still fighting the war. Some wounds never heal. God Bless You All - and huge hugs to Freddie for remembering - even if you are from Ohio or some Gawd Awful place like nobody ever heard of. There's no place like Montana. Trust me. Ron signing off - too many VO & 7's. Formerly 495 (After the second time it was shot down - same PP both times!!! Who are you??? How many lives do you have left? We're weren't too good together! After that, 697; went to Germany; from there - home. Finally. Uncle Sam never sent a Christmas Card or thank you - but I get a token allowance every month which I call TV money. See you all in LZ PHOENIX. Anybody still need a hat? Got a couple left. Speak now. Will bring a few to Phoenix. God Bless All Brothers and Sisters. Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 21:43:11 (MDT)

Respects to all. Steven (innkeeper)Tagg, Jim (Cups)Masencup, "Robbie" Robinson, "Scooter" Kwiatkowski, Rick England, Dan Hertlein, Ed (Menace) Wagner, Alex Fernwalt,and Mark (Pop-A-Top II)Jackson, for their "Welcome Home" (forgive me if I've missed anyone) Thanks Guys. I appreciate your letting me back into the unit. We did a lot together 30 years ago, and the more I hear from you, the easier it is to remember that there are a lot of us out here, and we're not alone. I hope to find more. I don't have a way with words that others have, (Mark, Lurch, Gently, Fernwalt, cups, freddie, and all the others), but am sincere in my thanks. Its Truly a honor to know you all. I'm sure most of you have heard or seen the expression: KTF. Some use it to mean, Keep Them Flying. Others used it to mean, Kill The F--- Fellows. I like to use it to mean, KEEP THE FAITH. THANK YOU ALL: KTF C.P. Bloomfield, (Poppasan 69-70)
C.P. Bloomfield <ccbloom@llion.org>
Lebanon, MO USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:48:56 (MDT)

Freddie, Thanks for the heads up. I sent that article to Mark as u suggested. I will get a hold of Ron about the hats. Keep ur tail clear!!!
Randy
USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 08:32:04 (MDT)

Flight, Brothers and Sisters and Friends, Today marks 32nd anniversary that Brother Ron DeBates was wounded in RVN. As I remember, we had just come back from Cambodia campaign. As I recall his gunner was Brother Jim Pecknold and they were flying in Bulldog 495. He was on a diffrent mission that day and took a round in the buttocks. Sounds funny now, but if it would have been a bigger caliber it would have killed him for sure. I remember thinking, Ron made it back from that Hell Hole in in Cambodia, only to get wounded in the company AO. When you came back from the hospital, everyone wanted to see your wound. Of course, jokes were made and lots of kidding went on. But I remember, brother Pete Rhome and myself walking away from your hooch saying," Damn those army doctor`s butchered Ron, why don`t they send him home". Ron you don`t owe anyone anything, you paid forward a long time ago. Words can`t articulate how we feel about you Brother.
Fred Skaggs <Ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 08:23:21 (MDT)

Mark glad to see you checking in I was worried the last the last time I heard from you was when I sent you that story about finding 257. I thought it might have gotten to you as It did me when all those memories came back. That night changed my whole life. Glad to see your back. The newbee.
Ron Cooper <ronsusan@intop.net>
Mantachie, MS USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 19:03:45 (MDT)

Randy, I didn`t stop to think!!!!!! Dah!!!!!!! There is 3 Fred`s posted on here now!!!!!!!I`ll be Freddie for now on, that`s what Mark calls me. Sorry Randy, how self-centered of me
Fred Skaggs
USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 12:45:52 (MDT)

Randy, Check with Ron DeBates, go to the Contact on the web-site. Ron`s e-mail is posted there. Ron would be more than glad to help you out on baseball caps. And if you want something posted, send it to( mark@129th.net) and he will post it for you. Where are you at states, Randy. Are you in K.C., Mizzou? Later, Fred
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 12:24:08 (MDT)

Fred, I recently recieved an E-mail from someone I don't know. But I think it needs to be shared with ALL vets. I will send it to you if you can get it on the flight log. Look for it in the next day. Are there any hats available? Randy
Randy
USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 11:26:57 (MDT)

FRED, WILL DO WHEN I GET HOME. I TOO WILL NOT FORGET. BUT SINCE YOU MENTIONED IT I THINK WE WERE ALL STANDING AROUND DOWN THERE SOMEWHAT TOGETHER. I THINK MAYBE DAVE HILL FROM MAINT WAS THERE ALSO. WILL CHECK EM WHEN I GET HOME. BEING THE LOYAL CIVIL SERVANT I AM I STILL HAVE 15 MINUTES TILL MY TOD IS OVER. AT LEAST THEY ARE ALL ASLEEP. GOING TO MY MOMS AND GET MY BOX OF SLIDES TOMORROW. HAVE NOT REALLY LOOKED AT THEM MUCH IN 30 YEARS. WILL GET SOME OF BETTER ONES TO MARK. I MUST HAVE 500 OR SO. YOUR PIC ON MY E-MAIL THIS MORNING WAS KIND OF SCARY. WERE WE EVER THAT YOUNG? SEE YA. I STILL WANT TO GET TOGETHER B4 YOU TAKE OFF FOR EUROPE. THAT IS A MUST!
JEFF SAUERS
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 21:45:10 (MDT)

Jeff, check your e-mail, I sent a picture of George. Curt Frank and I were down on the flight line pulling a intermedate. George had just got back from RR in Hawaii. God, I`ll never forget that day.
Fred Skaggs
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 21:35:57 (MDT)

Been watchin' the History Chanel a lot today.................lots of WWII stuff on it.........been seeing lots of pictures of men in combat. Hard not to notice their eyes....to all of you that have seen the stear of death lookin' at you.......and to all that have had that look in you eyes........if I could..........and I will.......give you my eyes .........to not have to have that look....................way to much emotions rollin' in me mind tonight!!..........................I give you all'THE HIGHEST HONOR" that you have ever had..............what more can I say..................always "YOUR" brother, Mark
Mark jackson
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 20:36:06 (MDT)

MARK, THE ADDRESS FOR THE SALISBURY VA IS: W.G.HEFNER VA MEDICAL CENTER 1601 BRENNER AVE SALISBURY, N.C. 28144 BUILDING 42-1 THANKS FOR ANYTHING YOU CAN DO. AS SMITTY ALSO SAID THIS IS A TOUGH PLACE AT TIMES. I WAS SITTING HERE LOOKING AT THE MEMORY PAGE. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A SP4 HAIN(THINK THAT IS CORRECT)? HE WAS AN ACCIDENTAL FATALITY BUT WAS STILL THERE AND A 129TH SOLDIER. I REMEMBER IT VIVIDLY BECAUSE I SAW IT HAPPEN. HE WAS CROSSING THE FLIGHT LINE AND, I THINK, READING A LETTER. ANYWAY HE WALKED INTO THE T/R OF AIRCRAFT 740 WHICH WAS THE MAINTENANCE AC AT THE TIME. I THINK DON YORK, THE AMO, WAS RUNNING IT UP. I REMEMBER JOE LARSON AND I HAD TO CLEAN UP THE PIECES. IT WAS PROBABLY LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS OF 1970 OR FIRST COUPLE OF 1971. WHAT ABOUT FREDDIE, YOU MUST HAVE STILL BEEN THERE. WHILE I AM HERE A WANT TO AGAIN THANK MARK AND DEE FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE TO KEEP US TOGETHER. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TODAY AS WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO DID NOT SURVIVE. AND MARK, WHERE IS COLDWATER? MY WIFE IS FROM GALLIPOLIS. WE ARE IN OH A LOT THO AS A GOOD PA LAD I HATE TO ADMIT IT. HOPE WE CAN GET BY YOUR PLACE ON ONE OF OUR TRIPS. TAKE CARE AND MY GOD BLESS US ALL!
jeff sauers
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 20:33:52 (MDT)

god bless all gold star mothers.they have given more than any of us.think about it
fred alvis <ghoastrider1@aol.com>
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 19:07:09 (MDT)

....GEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....WHAT A DUMMY.......I POSTED MY WRITING 3 TIMES IN HERE.......DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!........DAMN JACK. GOT THE BEST OF ME..........JIM WESTWANG AND JEFF SAUERS............WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS WONDERFUL.......JEFF....PLEASE RESEND ME THAT ADDRESS TO SEND CARDS TO THE VETS WHERE YOU ARE............I WILL SAVE IT AND GET SOME OF THE POP-A-TOP PATRONS TO SIGN SOME CARDS........JIM. I STILL HAVE THE ADDRESS THAT YOU ARE AT.......WILL DO THE SAME THERE......DEE AND I HAVE BEEN OUT THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE ON THE NEW DESIGNER BRICKS THAT OUR DAUGHTER PUT OUT THERE THIS WEEKEND FOR US. AS I SAID.....WE LIVE IN THE LAST HOUSE ON A DEAD END STREET. 150 ACER FIELD 2 FEET FROM OUR HOUSE.......YOUNG FARMER HAS BEEN TILLIN' IT ALL DAY AND NOW IS PLANTING BEANS IN IT....HAVE BEEN WATCHIN' THE BOY WORK THE LAND. THE TRACTOR STILL ROARS OUT THERE. THE FIELD WILL BE DONE TONIGHT........NICE TO SEE SUCH A STRONG YOUNG BOY OUT THERE PLANTING TO FEED THE FLOCK.....REMINDS ME OF YOU YOUNG MEN THAT FOUGHT FOR ME...........THANK YOU..................................EVEN HAD MY 6 STRING OUT THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE STRUMMIN' A FEW TUNES..........BIRDS WERE SINGIN' WITH ME......STILL FEEL LIKE ALL OF THIS IS A DREAM....UNBELEIVEABLE GANG...........THIS WHOLE SIGHT IS UNBELEIVABLE.................................BROTHERS AND SISTERS.............I LOVE YOU ALL..............................."YOU"...........REALLY DONT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME.....LIL' DUDE HERE IN COLDWATER, AND NOW, CONNECTED WITH SO MANY THAT WHERE IN THE 129TH...........DREAM,DREAM,DREAM...............ALL I GOTTA DO, IS DREAM,DREAM,DREAM!!!!!!! .................ALWAYS, ALWAYS..........YOUR BROTHER.................MARK
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 18:50:10 (MDT)

.......MARK AND DEE REPORTING IN......ALWAYS BEEN HERE, CHECK THE LOG BOOK 2,3 TIMES A DAY. JUST HAVE BEEN OVER RUN AT THE POP-A-TOP. AM LOOKING VERY,VERY FORWARD FOR DEE AND I TO SHOVE OFF FOR PHOENIX IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. ARANGEMENTS FOR WORKERS AND BAR KEEPS ARE COMPLETED. JUST HAVE TO STOP MY HEAD FROM THINKING THAT THE WALLS WILL FALL IN IF I AINT THERE;-))))............................THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......A 21 GUN SALUTE TO OUR FALLIN' BROTHERS OF THE 129TH, AND OF ALL UNITS OF ALL WARS. I GET PRETTY CHOKED UP OVER THIS WEEKEND, BUT ALSO FEEL A SENSE OF PRIDE BELONGING TO SUCH A WONDERFUL GROUP LIKE THE 129TH. YOU ALL HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR ME I THANK YOU FOR THAT.........ACTUALLY HAD BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT OFF THIS WEEK FROM THE POP-A-TOP. DIDN'T WORK IT, BUT STILL WAS THERE, ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BAR;-)))) MY ONE SON-IN-LAW AND I HUNG OUT THERE FRIDAY NIGHT, AND THEN DEE AND I WENT TO A FRIENDS WEDDING SATERDAY NIGHT AND THEN UP TO THE BAR. WAS A GOOD THING TO BE OUT FRONT AND JUST LET THE WORKERS WORK THE JOINT AND FOR US TO HAVE A LIL' FUN.........WAS OFF YESTERDAY. GRAND KIDS WHERE HERE. WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME THAT WAS.........#2 DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND REDID ALL OUR LANDSCAPE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. FANCY ROCKS AND STUFF. SHE IS THE KID THAT REMINDS ME OF LARRY THEN ANY OTHER ONE OF OURS. NEVER TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER.........LISTEN GANG, WE LIVE IN THE LAST HOUSE ON A DEAD END STREET. NOBODY BUT US GONNA SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL WORK SHE DID BUT SHE WAS ON A MISSSION TO DO IT. GOD BLESS HER;-)))))))....IT DOES LOOK NICE!!!!!! TOOK ALL THE KIDS OUT TO DUMP A BEER ON LARRY AND THE GRAVE YESTURDAY. OLDEST GRAND KID WAS CUTE. HE ASK IF HE COULD GIVE UNCLE LARRY A DRINK TOO. WE FOUND SOME FLOWERS AND TOOK THEM TO HIM. WE WALKED AROUND THE WHOLE GRAVE SIGHT AND SAID HELLO TO ALL THE OTHER SOILDERS. AS WE WERE WAY IN THE BACK OF THE PLACE, OUR OLDEST GRANDSON WALKS UP TO HIS UNCLE BILL AND SAYS." UNCLE BILL, LETS GO HANG OUT WITH UNCLE LARRY AGAIN. I THINK HE IS THURSTY AGAIN". THEY WALKED OVER TO LARRY, AND JUSTIN, OUR GRANDSON, DUMPED THE LAST BEER ON HIM, THEN HE SALUTED LARRY. WE ALL HAD A TEAR IN OUR EYES...................WE HAVE A SMALL GATHERIN' HERE IN COLDWATER ON MEMORIAL DAY. TOOK MY MOTHER TO IT TODAY. KINDA HARD TO LEAD A LOW PROFILE IN A LIL OLE BURG LIKE THIS. ALL KNOWS EVERYBODY. MOM IS THE ONLY LIVING GOLD STAR MOTHER IN TOWN. A CROWD GATHERS AROUND HER AT THESE THINGS, ALL IS GOOD. LOVE TO SEE THE LOVE POUR OUT TO HER......JUST KINDA HARD FOR ME TO GET THOUGHT TO FIRST "TAPS", AND THEN THERE IS ALWAYS AN REPLY FROM THE BACK OF THE PARK.........CAN NEVER HOLD THE TEARS BACK AT THAT TIME...........................................DAY IS ABOUT DONE...........KIDS ALL GONE....DEE IN THE OTHER ROOM WATCHING "LEAVE IT TO BEAVER".......ME......HERE WITH YOU. BOTTLE OF JACK.........COLA....AND SOME ICE...........GONNA HAVE FEW TONIGHT..........SURE IS WONDERFUL TO ALL THE COMO IN HERE...............SORRY FOR BEING AWOL..........AM HERE.....TO THOSE THAT WILL BE IN LZ AZ SOON....CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU AND SEE YOU ALL AGAIN...................MR FRED BROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......DO NOT HAVE YOU LKISTED IN MY PERSONNAL CONTACTS, OR ON THE PAGE CONTACTS, WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE LISTED SIR???????.......ED WAGNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....GOOD TO SEE THAT YOU STILL CHECK IN........GLAD THAT YOU FOUND MR' "B" AGAIN...............CP....YOU DID NOT HAVE TO SEND ME THAT CHECK.....BUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH....................FREDDY BOY..........STILL HAVIN' TROUBLE WITH THE PIX YOU SENT ME...........ALLEN HIWITT..........GOT YOUR CD OF PIX.......BUT MY MACHINE WOULD NOT OPEN THEM...........WILL FORWARD THEM TO THE WEBMASTER TO SEE IF HERE CAN. ALLAN H.........THANKS FOR YOU WORDS, AND THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF THE NIGHT THAT THE "257" WAS FOUND.................I'M TELLING YOU ALL, WAIT UNTIL THE MOVIE COMES OUT. I HAVE ENOUGH INFO ABOUT ALL OF YOU, THE 129TH, THAT NIGHT, AND LARRY, TO MAKE THE BEST EVER TRIBUTE TO ALL OF YOU IN A FORM OF A MOVIE........I KNOW, BIG DREAM....RIGHT........BUT....... SO WAS THIS PAGE...........AND IT'S HERE............I OWE IT TO YOU.......YOU HAVE EARNED IT.........GOD BLESS YA ALL........ALL IS WELL HERE.......HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark & Dee Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 18:37:40 (MDT)

Ed,(menace), Good to hear from you. Good memories of you and others. I'll get my thoughts in order and e-mail you direct in a couple of days. Really good to know you're OK. When you're in Lebanon, you have a place to stay. Just let us know when. Copeland is a big deal here in this little town. They are our biggest employer, and a lot of folks depend on them for a living. On another subject. Wheres Mark and Dee???? Good question. I looked back through the log and see its been 3 (THREE) weeks since we've heard from them. Thats not normal. I certainly hope and pray that they are OK. MARK & DEE, WHERE ARE YOU???????? C.P. Bloomfield (Poppasan, 69-70)
C.P. Bloomfield <ccbloom@llion.org>
Lebanon, Mo USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 11:53:22 (MDT)

FIRST: FREDDIE I WILL GET BACK WITH YOU VIA E/MAIL ABOUT YOUR E MAIL. I JUST GOT UP A LITTLE WHILE AGO AND MY GREY MATTER IS SORTA SLOW. SECOND: SMITTY, I ALSO AM ON LOCKED PSYCH UNIT. I KNOW UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. SOME DAYS GET REALLY STRESSFUL JUST WATCHING WHAT THE GUYS ARE GOING THRU. I, AS BOTH A PROFESSIONAL AND COMBAT VET HAVE MANY TIMES THOUGHT "THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD". AS I SEE THE YOUNGER ONES COME THRU I TOO WONDER WHEN IT WILL ALL STOP. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HANGING IT UP SEVERL TIMES AND AUGUST 2004 WILL BE IT. GUESS I BETTER RESERVE MYSELF A BEB! HA! DROP ME A E-MAIL WITH MORE INFO ON YOUR UNIT ETC.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.com>
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 09:15:00 (MDT)

Hello to all members of the 129 th AHC. This is Ed Wagner (Menace) May 1969-Dec. 1970 checking in. I surfed in and out of this web page for several years without commenting mainly due to the fact I'm terriable with names. Recently a few names did ring a bell and I would like to say hello to Paul Bloomfield And Larry Kwiathowski. We all flew together many times in Viet Nam. Hopefully life has been good to both of you and I look forward to seeing your comments on this web page in the future. Paul I was surprise to see you live in Lebanon Mo. I used to make it out their often, I work for Copeland Corp. Which has plants in both Lebanon & Ava Mo.
Ed Wagner <Edjudiwagner@AOL.com>
Troy, Ohio USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 09:11:43 (MDT)

Last year at this time, Kim and I were still in Europe. So for Memorial Day, we made the trip to Normandy to spend the week-end and honor our vets. I had a plan to do something special that day. As I viewed the cemetary with the each cross with a name and unit my emotions over took me. "I have to do something", I said to Kim. My favorite Uncle Elza Lyons, 1st Infantry Division, a retired Baptist Preacher, had been in the first wave of the D-Day invasion. So I walked to the edge where slopes toward the beach. A barrier that blocks the entrance to beach had the the normal sign`s saying" Do Not Enter ". But breaking the rules, which has not been uncommon for me to do in my lifetime, I jumped the barrier and started my stroll to the beach. Someone yelled," You can`t do that". I turned and said," I`m a Viet-Nam vet, watch me". It took me a good 20 minutes to get to the beach and that`s going down hill. It`s a lot longer haul, than the movies make it look. When I reached the beach, I filled a " baggie" with the red tinted sand and picked up a couple of stones. As I looked back up the hill. I couldn`t imagine how hard it must have been going up that hill under intense fire. I made it back up the hill and had acomplished my mission. On returning to the states, Columbus, Ohio, the first thing I did was call Uncle Elzie, I told him I had his "piece of the rock". When I gave him the sand and a stone that I had ingraved with his name , division, and June 6,1944, he broke down and cried and I cried with him. He will be 83 years old in August and I truely love this man. I always felt that they were the "Best Generation of America". I do not " short change" us Nam Vets or any war vet. But so much more was at stake at that time and period.
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 08:53:08 (MDT)

Wheres Mark????????????
worried
USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 07:43:32 (MDT)

Fred Brown, you have made my last 32 years worth it. I can`t begin to tell you how happy it is to see your commo. I will be in touch with you ASAP.
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 23:19:20 (MDT)

Gary Carlson was from Michigan. I was in touch with him for a few years after we were home. Made a cross country trip with him in Nov.-Dec. 1972. Last saw him in 1975. Last phone contact was late 70's. Mike Miles and Fred Skaggs I remember you both. I was Cobra Platoon's armament guy. Known as Charlie Brown or C.B. There from May 4, 1970 to May 25, 1971. Arrived home 31 years ago this Memorial Day. Does anyone have a photo of Shakey Pete's (CF Jay Hillen) gunship I painted with the Captain America theme? It had the chunker turret and ammo box painted with red and white stripes and a field of stars on blue and the Ziz-Zag man on the pylon covers over the mini gun's mounting area. Heavy rocket pods and A/C pilots helmet matched the chunker. It flew like that for about a week or ten days until word came down to make it OD green again. If you do, please arrange to forward a copy. Always regretted not having a picture of that. Thanks
Fred Brown <FJBuffalo@yahoo.com>
PA USA - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 21:27:39 (MDT)

Gary Carlson was from Michigan. I was in touch with him for a few years after we were home. Made a cross country trip with him in Nov.-Dec. 1972. Last saw him in 1975. Last phone contact was late 70's. Mike Miles and Fred Skaggs I remember you both. I was Cobra Platoon's armament guy. Known as Charlie Brown or C.B. There from May 4, 1970 to May 25, 1971. Arrived home 31 years ago this Memorial Day. Does anyone have a photo of Shakey Pete's (CF Jay Hillen) gunship I painted with the Captain America theme? It had the chunker turret and ammo box painted with red and white stripes and a field of stars on blue and the Ziz-Zag man on the pylon covers over the mini guns. A/C pilots helmet matched the chunker. It flew like that for about a week or ten days until word came down to make it OD green again. If you do, please arrange to forward a copy. Always regretted not having a picture of that. Thanks
Fred Brown <FJBuffalo@yahoo.com>
PA USA - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 21:24:16 (MDT)

To All; A safe memorial day, Jeff thanks for your words. I sit in charge of a locked VA Psych unit tonight & we have the same issues. Vets with little or no visitors or family & so cards could also be sent to "any Vet" (Sheridan VAMC, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. It would also be to all our benefits to lobby our congressmen & Be active in our Vets service Orginizations to keep the VA going. We are getting vets from the Newer wars(Gulf, Somalia, & all). Seems like we will always have one. To quote Mr. Dylan " How many times must the cannonballs fly before they're forever banned"?? Yours; Smitty
Jim Westwang <westwang@fiberpipe.net>
Sheridan, Wy USA - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 00:57:32 (MDT)

WHILE WE ARE REMEMBERING OURSELVES AND OUR BROTHERS NO LONGER WITH US PLEASE THINK OF ALL THOSE WHO CAME AND WENT TO WAR BEFORE US. I'M SITTING HERE THIS EVENING AS CHARGE NURSE IN THE VA HOSPITAL. AS I LOOK AT MY PATIENTS I MUST ALWAYS SAY A SILENT THANK-YOU TO THEM. MOST OF THESE GUYS ARE WWII AND GAVE EVERYTHING THEY HAD. MOST HAVE NO VISITORS OR FAMILY WHO CARES AND THE DAYS ARE VERY LONG FOR THEM. ANY OF YOU GUYS OR GIRLS WANT TO MAKE THEIR DAY JUST DROP A CARD TO "ANY VETERAN" SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1601 BRENNER AVENUE, SALISBURY N.C. 28144. PLEASE PUT ATTN: UNIT 42-1D. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU IN ADVANCE. HOPE ALL HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 20:50:57 (MDT)

Randy B. where have you been hiding at dude? Good to see your commo. Question; Does anyone remenber where Gary Carlson was from in the states. Someone said he flew solo in a C model gunship. That`s interesting!!!!!!!!! If your driving or riding this week-end Be Safe Out There.
Fred Skaggs
USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 14:28:48 (MDT)

To all my brothers and sisters I will be remembering you Monday. Here is to us!!! Randy
Randy Burnett <www.kingcobra697@ayhoo.com>
USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 12:31:36 (MDT)

Fred: That was "Gary" Carlson. He came over with me. I have no idea what happened to him. Showed up as a Slick driver and became a Gun bunnie after about 5 months. Later,
Mike Miles
USA - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 07:29:51 (MDT)

Fred: That was "Gary" Carlson. He came over with me. I have no idea what happened to him. Showed up as a Slick driver and became a Gun bunnie after about 5 months. Later, Mike Miles
Mike Miles
USA - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 07:29:23 (MDT)

Good Evening Bro`s and Sis`s, memories do come back when I look at pictures from Nam. Picture of a Pilot named Mr. Carlson, we became good pretty good buddies. He brought all the new music from" the world" when he first came into country. He turned me on to a new group from the south, they were a pretty good group. They were called The Allman Brothers Band. "Idlewild South" was name of the album. Can`t remember Mr. Carlson`s first name or what state he was from. Every time I play the songs "Whipping Post" or " Dreams" I think of Brother Carlson.
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 22:08:29 (MDT)

Just reading down through some of the last few weeks posts, and had a good chuckle. It's nice to see I wasn't the only one to "punch off" some Korean water barrels by mistake. Anyone remember the bulldozer that was dropped from the Skycrane somewhere southwest of Lane? Landed in a dry rice paddy near the base of a hill, instant scrap iron, even the muffler was bent. I'm rambling here as I remember things this page jars loose from my memory. Good memories NOW.
Ted Buisker <Skyking@stateline-isp.com>
Davis, IL. USA - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 17:38:52 (MDT)

Gently,thank you my sister for the kind words. And for being a dear friend and part of our 129th family. Memorial Day will be here in a few days. As we pause for moments of prayer for all our Fallen Brothers of Vietnam and Our Own 129th. But, let us also pray for our Brothers that we have lost since. We are starting to lose our Brothers at a alarming rate. Thanks Always A Brother!!! Alex 65-68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 14:32:19 (MDT)

Gentlemen: I was just writing memorials to my friends killed in Viet Nam to tell them they will never be forgotten, and that I will certainly give them pause on Monday, Memorial Day. But I want to take this moment to thank you men for serving, for going, for doing the very difficult under very difficult circumstances. It has been my pleasure to be part of this group, to be accepted into this group, and to correspond with so many of you over the past 4-5 years. I find you all to be heros...know that I love and care about you...and that I will never forget you. Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 13:43:00 (MDT)

Flight!!!! Invited President Bush to check out the 129th web-site, but he had some problems, he couldn`t spell www.
Unknown
USA, USA - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 08:39:20 (MDT)

Hey Poppasan, Glad to see U. I flew as your PP more than a few times on Tiger Wagon when I wasn't flying with the 1st plt. or being Tiger 33. Often wondered where U were. CS Scooter. A questiuon for all. I keep getting mailings from the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association that keeps referring to July in Vegas foer the reunion. Is this true 'cause I thought they were running their reunion at the same time and place as ours. Also, if you have AAA you can get a discount even further than $89 at the Airport Marriot. I'm due to arrivwe on the 20th.
Larry Kwiatkowski <Chrger66@aol.com>
Simi Valley, CA USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 22:02:47 (MDT)

ben to a few other nam sites lately,looking around,snooping.its good to see brothers trying to reach out,find each other,or themselves.What saddens me,is all the kids trying to find friends that knew their dads and family menbers doing the same.This whole history,from the word go,about vietnam and us, has been like going into a dark room,blindfold on,with hands out,trying to find something familar.Its so sad to see people serching for those that knew their loved ones.My heart goes out to them.We are very lucky,my friends,that mark has brought us all together.You see,when i was transfered down to nin hoa..the ghoastriders...i lost both my room mates,kia, i kave been searching for there familys for 30 years now. I know how those people feel. ty mark jackson,for all u have done here.it means alot to us
fred alvis <ghoastrider1@aol.com>
indy, in USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 22:31:46 (MDT)

Came by for a visit. Nice site. Great job of setting it up. Know how it feels to be able to reconnect with unit. ron conner 174th AHC Sharks 67-69 I Corp Duc Pho
Ron Conner <TAD64@aol>
Silsbee, Tx USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 21:51:44 (MDT)

Cobras from June 1969 thru March 1979 (C/S King - December 69 to March 1970). 129th is always in my memories.
Allan Hewitt <abhewitt@earthlink.net>
Tavares, FL USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 18:54:50 (MDT)

Rick E.-Got the pins today. They're great. Money mailed Sat. Thanks. C.P.
C.P. Bloomfield <ccbloom@llion.org>
Lebanon, MO USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 16:43:05 (MDT)

Good Morning, Brothers and Sisters and Friends, Haven`t been around for while and thought I would check in and see what`s up. While on my travels, I stopped in Lakeland, Florida to see a old " Nam Bud "( Elton"Glenn" Vicent). We actually met years after Nam in Columbus, Ohio. He was with the 173nd in 67-68, 3bn/503nd Inf. But he was at English when they took over from the 1st Cav. He`s always been very aware of who the " Cobra`s and Bulldogs " are. But in conversation he ask me about a mission or operation called " Lam Son 719 " , at the time, I knew nothing about it. So I checked my history, I was gone, but the " Lam son " operation took place in Feb.71 thru Mar.71. My question is, was the 129th a part of that operation? I worked with a "brother"(Kevin McMicheal) who was with the 48th AHC " Blue Stars", we had done CA`s with them. They were in support of the White Horse division of Koreans. But the 48th was part of "Lam Son" operation, because I checked their web-site. Could anyone tell me about it? Fred
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, NC USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 09:51:24 (MDT)

Mark here is my new email address fricabeunme@aol.com Thanks Katharine
Katharine Marsee <fricabeunme@aol.com>
Elizabethtown, KY USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 04:53:46 (MDT)

Happy Armed Forces Week to all of my favorite Veterans!!!! Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 09:51:55 (MDT)

Thad Czuba, Good talking to ya tonight. If you get on this site to check it out, don't forget to register with Mark Jackson and get your name listed. Take care. Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 20:49:54 (MDT)

Goodevening Flight: Well alot of commo here lately. And want to extend a Big Welcome Home to our Brothers that have found us. Well the Phoenix reunion is a little over a month off. It looks like a good turn out for the 129th. As most of us have found out, these reunions have become habit forming. We have come along way, since Mark Jackson started this site. Alot of 129th Brothers have reunited. We carry alot of emotions about vietnam with us. But, when were together at these reunions. It seems like it's alot easier to let the emotions and pain we have carried flow, because your Brothers of the 129th are with you. Even this flight log helps everyone in expressing their thoughts. We are a large family. There is alot of Brothers still out there, waiting to be found. And I know Larry and the rest of the 129th KIA's are proud to see the job Mark has done bringing the 129th home. Mark Thanks My Brother!! I know there are Brothers whom check this web site, but, don't log on. Hey! were all family here!! Always A Brother!! Alex 65-68
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tenn. USA - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 19:02:49 (MDT)

I found the 129th Pins in my travel bag from last year's reunion. So I if anybody want some they are 7.00 send the money to Mark and me your address I will get them to you ASAP. Sorry about that. Rick England 129th AHC Bull Dog 431 The Iron Butterfly RVN Jan 68 Jan 69
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
Wittmann, AZ USA - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 18:23:15 (MDT)

Poppasan.......Cups.....Welcome Home!!!...I can never forget the hours together during those first missions....Duckbutter....Hall...Stone...Witcher. Again..Welcome Home!..Best to all..Casey...Clear left???...Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince , Haiti - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 06:52:56 (MDT)

Respects to all. C.P. Bloomfield reporting in to the 129th(Again). Served as a crew member May69-Apr70. Callsign (Poppasan), but sometimes called(Big B). Was in 1st Platoon and my last 6 months or so, I was mostly on "Tiger Wagon" as well as on oyher msns. My favorite memories are of how we worked together as a crew. None of us were more important than the others and I know that without ALL of the crew, we could never have went into some of those hover-holes, CA's, Resupply Msns, Sling Loads,(even though I dropped some Water Barrels) and even the VIP missions. I was enlisted for 8 yrs, spent my first tour in Pleiku, then went to Flight school, and went to the 129th, and then spent a third tour down near Saigon flying fixed wing. I remember the 129th more than the others primarily because of the "Teamwork" we had to get the job done. My sincere thanks and respect to all of you. Now I would like to thank Mark and Dee Jackson. I have been hiding in the background for a few years, and finally got up the nerve to "Sneak" up to the POP-A-TOP and meet Mark and Dee Jackson and it was a real awakener. I have to admit that I didn't think there were such caring folks like that around, and when I slipped into their little establishment and saw what they had done for Larry, the 129th, and all veterans, I was absolutely astonished. No, I'm not going to get all mushy & weak in the knees, but I do acknowledge they REALLY made me feel good about the trip up there. When they gave me a big hug and said, "WELCOME HOME, C.P.", It was if they were apologizing to me for all that negative stuff that has been said to and about the Viet Vet. I will remember their kind hearts. Also, Mark wouldn't let me pay for my pizza & soda pop. (I'll remember that too.) Folks, thanks for the memories. (Poppasan 69-70)
C.P. Bloomfield <ccbloom@llion.org>
Lebanon, MO USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 11:59:51 (MDT)

Fred, that's a bunch of great pictures! I noticed Keith Weisheit (I think that's you...) on #4... and Mike Hermanek (left, on #6 and center on #37). Anybody heard from Mike?
Dave Powers <powers@montrose.net>
Montrose, Colorado USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 07:28:41 (MDT)

Fred-great photos! Your son is truly a Web Master. Thank you for sharing them. Gently
Gentlyj <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 06:56:18 (MDT)

http://dirtiestfuckingbastard.com/vietnam/...sorry folks. this is a site my son has posted.it has 44 pics on it,most are of lane.My son is angry with me,but has done a very god job on these pics.restored most of them.have a few pilots in there,a few pics from over pilots shoulder,refueling during monsoon, village where they made charcoal and near railroad bridge was pilots liked to fly under if all promised to hush,that dang ice tub on flight line where newbes were thrown in.lol jim,there is another pic of u on pic 44.2 pics are where dust off went down in earlt 72 near where jao freighter was sank durnig ww2hmmm.an kha pass,view of gun ships working out at house where i got my first shot at people.laughing,they were shooting at a flock of chickens..when person came running out,hell bent for high leatheranyway,my son did a great job with these lost pics.they were in very sad shape. i didnt know they exsisted any longer.he may send u copy of pic if u are in it,shrug,u have to ask him,he is the web master
fred alvis <ghoastrider1@aol.com>
indy, in USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 20:36:57 (MDT)

Robbie - do you have email addy for Mr. Bloomfield? I need to know if he was with the 1st or 2nd Flight? The big "B" on the helmet jogs my memory. We got shot down on 5/29/70 in 495. I was flying with two 1st PLT pilots; Capt. Hall (Grace) was the AC but I can't remember who the PP was. We were flying out of Ankay (sp?) in the Central Highlands. Have tried for years to remember who he was. Can anyone find out? Coming up on 32 years. Butt still hurts. Thanks guys. Ron
Ron DeBates <rebate@mcn.net>
Big Timber, MT USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 18:54:31 (MDT)

Flight, I got an email from a C.P. BLoomfield yesterday. I believe he got my name off of ebay because he sent it to Bulldog265 which i use as a code name on ebay to bid on things. He was a warrant officer that flew with us 69 and 70 and if you were at lane during this time frame, you might not remember his name but you would remember his helmet. He had the Bumble Bee with Big B. underneath on the back of his helmet. I remember one day we were on a resupply mission as usual and had just lifted off with a 50 or 55 gallon drum of water for the Koreans and he was listening to music on the radio and playing with the buttons on the Cyclic and all of a sudden i felt the ship jump up a bit. I looked underneath and could see that drum of water headed for the ground. The Korean guide we had that day didn't notice until i had him look under the ship. He sure was surprised. I told him to check out the web site if he has the chance. Mark, I am going to send you the pictures he sent to me and if you can, please post them so anyone that knows him could contact him. Welcome home Big B. We're damn glad to hear from you. Robbie.
Robbie <hobbes@kodak.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 07:25:23 (MDT)

HEY GANG.....THE 129TH FAMILY HAS NOW REACHED 210........ABSOLUTLY OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!! LOOK FOR SOME NEW NAMES IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. NICK CARTER, ROBERT KNIPRATH..AND SOME ADDY UPDATES FOR OTHERS...YOU ALL TAKE CARE....HOPE TO SEE MANY IN PHEONIX SOON. ALWAYS A BROTHER, MARK
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 19:40:20 (MDT)

Mark I sent you an email, let me know if it's OK. Probably didn't tell to much. If I need to send it a diferent way let me know. Bulldog 435, Cobera 010.
Ronny Cooper <ronsusan@intop.net>
Mantachie , mMS USA - Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 20:15:21 (MDT)

North Witcher, Great to see you are still kicking. Sorry I have not responded earlier but my Dad has been very ill. Five weeks in ICU but is finally on way to recovery. I had to take family medical leave so have been very tardy with keeping up. Am going to attempt to reply via E-mail. Let me know if you get it.
jeff sauers <cats3@adelphia.net>
mooresville, nc USA - Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 19:37:42 (MDT)

Nick if your new here welcome home if not welcome home anyways Rick England 129th AHC Bull Dog 431 The Iron Butterfly RVN Jan 68 Jan 69
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
Wittmann, Az USA - Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 10:16:10 (MDT)

CrewChief bulldog 741 first flight about May 71 to April 72 I trained David Stamper as a Door Gunner
Nick Carter <nbcarter@webtv.net>
saranac, ny USA - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 11:02:29 (MDT)

Fred, I just talked to Ron about a trip to Coldwater, but he's busy for the next two weeks. So maybe we could plan a trip for the weekend of the 18th? A practice run-if you will. Gently
Gentlyj <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 12:31:06 (MDT)

hi ya ron., laughing my ass off at that joke. ty....good to see u back.stop by work and chat sometime ,,,,maybe wanna run up to coldwater this saterday?
fred alvis <ghoastrider1@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 17:50:22 (MDT)

Hey Mark, Here is a joke for the Pop-A-Top. How well does cold water clean? A man went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of the state he lived in. After spending the night, his grandfather prepared breakfast for him consisting of eggs and bacon. He noticed a film like substance on his plate and he questioned, Grandfather, .....are these plates clean? His grandfather replied.... those plates are as clean as cold water can get them, so go on and finish your meal. Later on that after noon, while eating the hamburgers his grandfather made for lunch, he noticed tiny specks around the edge of his plate, and a substance that looked like dried egg yokes.... so he asked again.. Grandfather, are you sure these plates are clean? Without looking up from his hamburger, the grandfather says...... I told you before, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them, now don't ask me about it anymore! Still later on that afternoon, he decided to get dinner in a nearby town. (Coldwater) As he was leaving, his Grandfather's dog started to growl and would not let him pass .... Grandfather, your dog won't let me out. Without diverting his attention from the baseball game his Grandfather was watching, he shouted........ COLDWATER, GET YOUR ASS OUT OF THE WAY!
Ron Paye <ronpaye@comcast.net>
Indy, IN USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 17:55:15 (MDT)

For those of you who watch E-Bay, there is what appears to be an original 1st Flight Platoon theatre-made patch for sale. The current bid is $109.50!... man, I would've saved all my stuff if I'd known that!
Dave Powers <powers@montrose.net>
Crested Butte, Colorado USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 16:41:04 (MDT)

I wonder if that was rat meat in the hamburgers from the NCO club with egg on it????? Thatse why they put egg on it.Heeeeeeee
Rick England <bd431@mindspring.com>
Wittmann, Az USA - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 16:31:42 (MDT)

I just read where Vietnam produced 100,000 lbs. of "rat meat" for human consumption. No wonder it took so many cans of " 33 " beer to wash that hamburger down back in QuiNhon in 68. Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 12:12:47 (MDT)