Flight: First things first! Fred I apoligze if the coment by larry offended you. Some of us were brought up to say colored and not the other. This was back in the 40,50 and early 60's. But, as the years years progressed the term has changed to Black Men and Women. But, to me we all are Americans Fred. We come from all walks of life. We have different skin colors, religons and our ancestors came from different countries. Fred please don't be offended, I know the comment wasn't made to offend anyone. We all are brothers and the good lord brought us home, not to fight or degrade ourselves. But, to remember the times we shared with each other in Viet Nam and to remember our fallen Brothers. Fred welcome home Brother and this is from the heart!!!! I have had the opportunity to me quite a few of these men whom visit this sight. They are the GREATEST. And I am proud to have you as a brother of the 129th. Mark always great talking to you. Your a stress reliever at times. Bernie glad to you back, Gently always my sister to have you here. I would like to thank everyone whom attended the reunions in the last few years. It's been a honor to meet all of you. And looking for to Phoenix in June. Update on Tommy Magumn of the VHCMA Liz and I are trying visit a few times a week. Tommy doesn't know yet that will never have use of his left side. The Phoenix reunion keeps him going. I will keep you posted on his condition. Well Brothers and Sisters I must head out. It's a honor to be associated with all of you of the 129th. Why the lord decided for us to come home. I don't know!! We went from boys to men over night. From strangers to brothers for ever. Theres nothing that seperates that bond, not color,race,religon. Lets enjoy each other while were here and remember our fallen brothers and the mia's. Thanks Alex 129th 65-68 and proud of it!!!
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 08:40:50 (MST)

Mark....Flight....I, like Flame check in daily when possible. The commo has been great. The growing numbers of us comming home insperational, all due to you, Mark. When Flame, Alex, Liz, You and I sat for lunch at the Pop-a-Top last June I asked one favor. Please remember Nolen. He is one of our fallen who needs to come home and can only do so with our help. There is a lot of us who will never forget him and he needs to be with us here and now.... Nolen..clear right?..Casey..clear left?..Flame..clear overhead?..Fred..what are you doing back there?....Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 06:32:36 (MST)

Just checking in. I check the commo on the Site on a daily basis so I don't miss out on anything. Have found a couple more that were in Nam the same time as I. Goodman and Thies. Time goes by so fast that I can hardly keep up. Won't be long till Phoenix. Take care everyone!!!!!!!!!!! Flame
Darwin Schmiedt--Flame <schmitty@santel.net>
woonsocket, SD USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 19:29:25 (MST)

.........................if I may................say this.............I ask that all that are in here go to the 1st page of the 129th..........under the heading of "PURPOSE".......please re/read................and as of now........I change this heading from PURPOSE......to RULES................granted.....we do have the right to say what we feel.......granted, all may respond.................but the "FLAMES" of the WAR, be they there yet, strong and hot as ever in the back of your minds, are not to be aimed at each other.................PLEASE my brothers and sisters in the HONOR of these names...... SP5 GILLIAM ROBERT WENDELL SP4 NEAL JOHNNY LEONARD WO1 CHAMBERLAIN ROBERT F CPT WHETZEL HARRY THOMAS 1LT BRAGUE EDWIN STEVEN JR SP4 LYNAH TIMOTHY JOSEPH SP4 WELLS KENNETH WAYNE 1LT JUDSON HAMPDEN CUTTS JR WO1 MORSE REGINALD GEORGE SP4 WALKER MICHAEL DWAYNE WO1 WELLS EDWARD WILLIAM SSG GEORGE JAMES EDWARD JR SP4 BENDOR JOHN LEE WO1 STONER LARRY LEE SSG BROOKS JOHN HENRY RALPH SP4 GOONAN PAUL EDWARD JR WO1 STOWE JEFFREY CHARLES WO1 WITMER KENNETH EUGENE PFC HARGRAVE STEPHAN LEE SP4 JACKSON LAWRENCE DAVID CW2 DESANTIS STEPHEN ANTHONY WO1 SAWRAN RICHARD ARTHUR SSG SANDERLIN WILLIAM DALE SFC SHANLEY MICHAEL HENRY JR CW3 DUNLAP WILLIAM CHARLES CW3 VANDEN EYKEL MARTIN D II 1LT SHAW THOMAS FRANCIS WO1 STROTHER CLAUD PAUL CPT BILLINGSLY LEE WAYNE WO1 NOWAKOWSKI GLENN EDWARD ............................................PLEASE.......remember the Brotherhood.... .............being one who can only IMAGINE, the reminders of your days in Nam......let these names rest in peace...............................I'm sorry if I have spoken out of line here...............I am not one of much knowledge......just one of many feelings. CONFIRMED.................BROTHER JACKSON..................PEACE, HOW EVER YOU MAY FIND IT, BE WITH YOU ALL!!!!!................................ALWAYS YOUR BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 20:43:35 (MST)

Fred, I, like Glen, don't think Larry meant any disrespect by his choice of adjectives in reference to "colored guy", though I was struck by it myself. It's always been "black " to me. Actually, it sounded like he would love to see this man again. Anyway, I'm sure Larry's verbal consciousness has been raised, so everyone, permit us to let it pass as pointed out and move on before we take a time consuming and uneccesarily hurtful tangent from our healing. We certainly don't want Larry, or any other friends(Black or otherwise) and brothers(Black or otherwise), to feel anything but welcome at this Web site. The "War" is over now and those who survived have a responsibility to be there for the others who also survived(Oliver Stone)....not against them(me). Walking gingerly, Gently
Gently <Gentlyj@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 10:13:37 (MST)

Gently, you can bet your a--, I'll be calling real soon. Good to be back on the 129th page again. Life has gotten and getting better. No complaints here. I'm planning on being in Phoenix next year and also try to talk Bruno in going. Talk to you later. "426 is outta here"
Bernie Hernandez
Ogden, Ut USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 08:06:38 (MST)

Hey Larry, Nice to see you on here. I don't remember Lee, but, I'm in contact with Gary Villmaino of the 394th. Do you remember him? I 've told him about this site,but, some guys just aren't into PC's. I'll check with him. Take care. Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 21:51:36 (MDT)

Hey does anybody know whereabouts of SP4 Lee E Haas, 394th? In the spring of 68 after he went back to world, I found his Zippo lighter. I would be happy to send it to him. Hang tough guys! see ya, Larry
Larry Potter 67-68 <pot1941@qwest.net>
Cheyenne, WY USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 15:44:29 (MDT)

Ease up Bro Fred, this is a peaceful site and we all "are" Brothers. It did'nt sound to me like anyone was being disrespectful at all. Have you forgotten what NAACP stands for? Gale
Gale Beard 67-68 <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 13:00:32 (MDT)

Welll my brothers, that`s what we call ourselfs. But since when does someone refer to someone as a " COLORED GUY", I want to know what what color!!!! I think the person that said that needs to think about what he just said. When I was in the Nam, Everyone was our brother, now all of a sudden , He`s a "COLORED GUY". Get a grip dude!!! That is wrong, this is a new world. We never served with "COLORED GUYS". We served with "Black Men", which if the truth is known,was not his war. We as white people brought them here as slaves. They,"Black People" have served this country long before Viet-Nam. And insults the hell out off me to hear someone call someone "COLORED GUY".That is Bullshit, and if you have some thing to say to me "Bring It On". A lot of people forget that Viet-Nam was fought primarly, by poor"Black Folks",and poor and middle class whites. Rich boys do not fight wars. I said what I have to say. .
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@eathlink.com>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 21:00:56 (MDT)

Hey Lurch, Here's a question from the days of 70-43, Do you remember "Hazel Lewis Jr"??? Big, colored dude E-7 Special Forces type who graduated with us. Ever hear any more from or about him, where he went, made it back Whatever. Lemme Know Ok? LDT
Larry Thies <lthies@murphybrosinc.com>
Fenton, IL USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 14:22:17 (MDT)

Hey Flight. Lurch thanks for the kind words. Wish you could have been there also. You can fly with me any time you want. Why don't you plan on this May???? Mark, It looks like I should be in town this weekend. Let me know where and I will be there. If anyone from the area wants to get together for a mini, I will be glad to offer my home. I can even burn some meat for you all. I would stock up the fridge, polish up the lies, er stories. Sounds like we could have a good time. Any takers????? Hope all is well with everyone. Take care and have a great one. Love and Brotherhood. Ron Paye
Ron Paye <ronpaye@home.com>
Indy, IN USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 07:55:10 (MDT)

Bernie, "426"! I'm so happy for the update. Still wrangling with those horses, eh. Sounds like you're doing well (the 70% will help, though we have to question if it was worth it, don't we?) And four grandsons to help tame those ponies-you go boy! Do contact Bruno, say hi, wish him well, and tell him to get in touch with us. I think of the two of you often, and pray that life is good. If you want to call my phone number is 414-607-0527.....call any time. Same info to Bruno please. And I encourage a trip to the reunion next summer for both of you. It's very healing, and some of the guys like to get naked. Mark-dance man, nice to hear all is well and busy. Busy can mean the bills are getting paid. Now kick Dee out of the bar kitchen and let her dance!!!! Just me-Gently
Gently <Gentlyj@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 07:47:05 (MDT)

Good Morning Flight. I will be keeping up the commo a little more than in the past. Glad to hear from Gently,Alex and Mark. I have a computer at home now but no address set up as of yet. Gently I have not heard from Bruno in awhile but plan to call him soon. Just got my rating increased from 40% to 70% from the VA. I now have four grandsons to keep me busy along with the wife and ranch, so "426" is outta here till another day.Everyone take care.
Bernie Hernandez
Ogden, UT USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 07:31:10 (MDT)

HEY 129TH FAMILY...........SUNDAY NIGHT AND HERE I AM AGAIN....KINDA LIKE A FIRE SIDE CHAT. SO GOOD TO SEE THE COMO...BERNIE H....SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE STILL HOVERIN' MAN. THANKS FOR THE CLICK,CLICK!!!!...........GENTLY!!!...ALWAYS SO WARM TO SEE YOUR WORDS..ALEX!!!ALWAYS GOOD TO HEAR FROM THE VP OF THE VHCMA....HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL WITH THE DUTIES. I AM SURE THAT YOU ARE DOING THE BEST JOB EVER OF IT!!!......AND......ROBBIE R.....MY BROTHER....ALWAYS SWELL TO SEE YOUR COMO IN HERE..............I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SPECIAL MOMENT OF SHARING OUR BROTHERS IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL IN LOUISVILLE THIS SUMMER........................DEE AND I HAD A GREAT SURPRISE AT THE POP-A-TOP LAST NIGHT, LEE WOOD OF THE 129TH AND HIS WIFE DROVE UP FROM DAYTON TO HAVE A WORLD FAMOUS POP-A-TOP PIZZA THERE. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THEIR WERE THERE UNTIL LEEE CAME UP TO ME. SORRY ABOUT THAT LEE, BUT AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICE, THE 173RD AIRBORNE HERD WAS THERE AGAIN LAST NIGHT AND I GUESS I WAS PREOCUPIDE WITH THEM. BY THE WAY...THEN B$%#%$#$S GOT ME DRUNK LAST NIGHT AGAIN.........ACTUALLY...THEY ARE A GREAT BUNCH ON NAM VETS THAT COME TO THE JONT ABOUT OUNCE A MONTH TO WOOP IT UP AND LET OLD TIMES FLY OUTTA OF THEIR HEADS. I AM HONORED TO HAVE THEM THERE....BUT ANYWAYS.....LEE IT WAS GOOD TO SEE BOTH OF YOU THERE...THANKS FOR SHOWING UP.........DEE AND I WAS TALKING ABOUT YOU GUYS TODAY AND THE NEXT TIME WE HEAD DOWN TO DAYTON TO SEE OUR DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND, WE WILL HAVE TO TRY AND HOOK UP AND GO OUT TO EAT!!!!.....HEY LURCH!!!.....GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU........YA..THAT RON PAYE....HE IS QUITE A GUY, ANI'T HE????.............BTW.......RON......WILL BE IN INDY THIS SUNDAY..THE 27TH.....YOUNGEST GRANDSONS B/DAY PARTY........IF YOU BE OUT THERE.......SHOW UP.....THEY GOTS A NEW HOUSE SO LET ME KNOW AND I WILL POST THE DIRECTIONS.......THAT GOES FOR ANYBODY IN THE INDY AO.....YOU ALL CAN COME.......GALE, FRED ELVIS, RAINER, IF YOU BE AROUND SUNDAY...COME TO INDY........WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YA.........LET ME KNOW AND I WILL POST DIRECTIONS...........WE HAVE A FEW 129TH THINGS GOING ON HERE IN THE NEAR FUTURE......IS A POSSIBILTY THAT RON DEBATES WIFE, JAMIE, MAY MAKE A STOP AT THE POP-A-TOP.....OR MAY RUN INTO HER IN INDY ALSO THIS SUNDAY.......ALSO...............OVER THE XMAS HOLIDAYS, THERE IS A CHANCE THAT MR FRED SKAGGS OF THE 129TH MAY NAKE THE TRIP TO THE POP-A-TOP ALSO.....I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS STUFF................I NEVER KNEW A WHIM OF A THOUGHT ONE NIGHT 6 YEARS AGO WOULD TURN INTO ALL THIS.........THANKS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU..........YOU ALL, ARE THE VOICE IF LARRY.........GOD BLESS.........TAKE CARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS...........ALWAYS A BROTHER AND SISTER........MARK AND DEE
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 17:41:21 (MDT)

Bernie good to see your still with us. Jesse always asks about you at every reunion. Hope you and the family are doing alright. Mark hope you have fun with some of the cartooons I sent you. Still working on a data bASE FOR THE 129TH. Also is keying in info that I didn't have on back-up disc. Will be working all weekend will check back in monday morning. You all have a safe weekend. Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 09:00:56 (MDT)

Flight: The address for Tommy Mangnum right now is: Baptist Memorial Hospital East, 6019 Walnut Grove Road, Room 4375, Memphis, TN 38120. They may move him to another wing next week, but anything you send will be forwarded to him. As soon as we know the change, we'll update each of you. Thanks for the prayers I know Tommy and Ophelia appreciate them at this time. Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 21:00:39 (MDT)

Robbie....Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I saw the pictures of Diiazza, I couldn't put a name on the face until Fred sent the story of "Sanpan Freddie", then it all clicked. Thanks though. Mark....same about the delay. Flame is out there. He's watching and listening. You will never know when he might show up. Trust all are doing as well as possible under these trying times. Great to see the numbers growing on the contacts. A hats off to all for the great work. Casey...Clear Left??? Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 10:49:19 (MDT)

Alex, if you send the snail mail address of Tommy Mangnum at the hospital, we'd be glad to *shower* him with get well cards. Lots of folks on the net sending cards would have to make he and his wife feel better. Thanks. God Bless the American Veterans!
Sue Hydinger <oldstuff@pointonline.net>
Rosholt, WI USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 20:52:43 (MDT)

Bernie!!!! How great to hear from you! It's been over a year! Hope all is well. Stay in touch with us now. Don't fade out again, it makes us worry. Any word from Bruno? Phoenix it will be! Gently(Judith)
Gentlyj <Gentlyj@aol.com>
Milwaukee, USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 15:02:13 (MDT)

Morning Flight, just letting Mark know I'm still out there. Looking forward to Phoenix Arizona next year. "426 OUT"
Bernie Hernandez
USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 08:11:11 (MDT)

Mark, I can't find it anywhere ......... would you send me your snail-mail address again please ? Later, Don
Don Miller <ayla@c2i2.com>
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 09:02:46 (MDT)

Flight: Well we finally got another computer and we are back up and running for now. I haven't had a chance to read any of the emails or catch up on the flight log as we just gotgoing today. It has been really strange being without a computer for almost a month. I will try and answer everyone over the next few days. Hope everyone is doing well. One of our brothers from the VHCMA, Tommy Mangnum from Batesville, MS had a stroke last Saturday afternoon and is in the Baptist Hospital East here in Memphis. He isparalyzed on his left side and is on a feeding tube. Liz and I have been trying to go up and see he and his wife, Ophelia, to let them know we are here for support. Please say a prayer for our brother. Thanks, Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 16:29:05 (MDT)

Cups, I saw your commo in the flight log asking if the name Dipiazza rang a bell. I happen to have a picture of him sitting in someone's ship. Would be willing to send the picture on to you if you'd like. It's not a real good picture of him because I took the picture up through the bubble when we were waiting to go on a C.A. I'd also like to say hello to everyone from the 129th. I haven't been writing anything in here lately, but i do keep up on all the commo. I hope everyone is doing well. Robbie
Robbie <hobbes@kodak.com>
Rochester , NY USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 14:17:07 (MDT)

In yesterday's mail I received my copy of July/August edition of "The VHPA Newsletter." Today while reading through the articles and letters to the publication, I came across a letter from one of our own. Ron Paye, a former pilot for the 129th wrote a touching, compassionate letter regarding his experiences this past Memorial Day when he was a part of "The Run for the Wall/Rolling Thunder" ride and the ceremonies held in rememberance of the crew of "Freight Train 053." "Freight Train 053" was a CHINOOK that was apparently shot down or lost in Vietnam. This past Memorial Day there was a special ceremony held to honor and to place at rest the crew of "Freight Train 053." Kudos for you, Ron, for your thoughtful response to the loss of the crew of this bird. You did the 129th AHC proud through your comments and your willingness to share the powerful emotions you felt this past May. My only wish is that I could have been with you to share what was obviously a powerful ceremony and tribute to our fellow aviators. Not only did we fly -- "Above the Best" -- but without a doubt we flew -- "Among the Best" that the United States of America has ever had to offer. God Bless you, Ron! Thanks for representing all of the "Bulldogs and Cobras" at this important event. Lurch, out.
Keith "Lurch" Weisheit <rkweisheit@aol.com>
Evansville, IN USA - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 17:36:03 (MDT)

Mark, I need to talk to bro. I would send you an E-mail but don't want it lost in the 44,000 back log you have LOL I did send you an ICQ message about it but I guess you haven't opened that up yet either. ( I went about a month with out opening mine a while back .... sure had a lot of messages in there too ). anyway I have something to talk to you about but don't want to put in here. Later ...... BROTHERS FOREVER Don
Don Miller <ayla@c2i2.com>
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 21:49:19 (MDT)

.....SHOOT.....FORGOT TO TELL YOU ALL........WE STAND AS A UNIT ON THE HOME PAGE AT 195 STRONG.................WHAT A DREAM MAN.....WHAT A DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MARK
MARK JACKSON
USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 19:58:29 (MDT)

GOOD EVENIN' 129TH FAMILY...........IS A RARE NIGHT FOR ME TO BE IN HERE. HAVE THE NIGHT OFF FROM THE BAR AND KNOW I NEEDED TO CATCH UP ON ABOUT 44,000 E-MAIL I HAVE PROCRASTINATED ON............I JUST ADDED ALL THE FNG'S TO MY PERSONAL ADDRESS BOOK AND SENT TO REST ON TO THE WEBMASTER TO MAKE THE INSERTION IN THE CONTATCS PAGE. ALSO ADDED THE CHANGES THAT SOME OF YOU HAVE SENT TO ME AS FAR AS E-MAIL ADDY CHANGES. THANKS FOR KEEPING ME UPDATED ON THEM. IF YOU DO EVER CHANGE YOUR E-MAIL ADDY OR HOME ADDY AND WANT IT TO BE CHANGED IN THE CONTACTS PAGE OF THE 129TH, PLEASE CONTACT ME. WE MUST KEEP THIS FAMILY AS CLOSE AS WE CAN.............I CAN RECALL SOME THAT USED TO CHECK IN BUT HAVE BE AWOL FER A SPELL. MORE LIKE A YEAR OR SO. MR. HERNADAZ, AND THE SUCH....IF YOU BE STILL OUT THERE, SEND US A FLARE JUST TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE!!!!!!!!!..........SO GOOD TO SEE ALL THE NEW CONTACTS AMONG YOU ALL GOING ON. PETE RHOME , MY BROTHER, GLAD THAT YOU HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH MR. SKAGGS. FRANK LOVE.....THANKS A MILLION FOR CONTACTING KATHEREN ABOUT MICHAEL SHANLEY....CUPS.........GOOD TO SEE YOUR WORDS IN HERE!!!!!!!!.....HEY CUPS, HAVN'T HEARD FROM "FLAME" IN A SPELL. HAVE YOU HAD CONTACT WITH HIM?????............ENOUGH SIAD FROM ME....TAKE CARE ALL...........BE SAFE......THANKS FOR BEING OUT THERE.........................ALWAYS A BROTHER AND SISTER...........MARK AND DEE
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 19:57:16 (MDT)

Flight....Ron....Does the name DePiazza ring a bell? cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Monday, October 08, 2001 at 08:30:01 (MDT)

Well............been an eventful week for us here in Coldwater. We had the awesome opportunity to to be visited by yet another 129th gentleman at out home here in Coldwater and the honor to have him set in the Pop-A-Top. Thursday evening Rick, " Little John" bebendict , as he was on his way to luoiseville, stoped in the Pop-A-Top, natually we made him saty at out LZ the rest of the night. We stayed up umtil 1:30 in the morning talking. Well I did more listening then talking. As I always do when around you Viet vets. This is the second time that we have had a visit from a piolt of the 129th. The first Ron Paye, then Rick. Each time that Ron or Rick told a story of a mission. They both near had the piece of furanture of the floor as they told the story. Each have grabed between their lags as if to once agaon have the "sticks" in their hands. Ron damn near had the foot stool off the floor, and Rick had the kitchen chair "Skids Up" at our table. Thanks guys......as I have often said in here. The stories that you guys relay to us, are the stories that Larry would be telling me. You ARE, the voice of my brother. keep talkin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....yo Rick...thanks for the visit and for taking the time to stop in. All ready have the BLOOD CHIT in a frame and on the wall at the Pop-A-Top. Also have the Plaque about ,Sneaks and Naked Lovers, behind the bar. Thanks for the artifacts!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just got back from the local Mall close by, They had a benifet gig there. 4 bands, food and of course beer. Dee and I went for awhile, and I went back later. All procides go to the relief found for the cities damaged in the attacks...............well.....I hear we are drops eggs on the lil' people again........so be it......Time has Come..............all is well here. hope all is well out there for all..........so good to see the chatter in here.....new guys and ole' a yacking.........old and new finding each other......warms my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!.................best be signing off.......emotiuons are starting to well in my eyes........love ya all, always a brother and sister,..............Mark and Dee.....
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 18:16:25 (MDT)

hello flight, ya im still here, just to much going on Rolling Thunder take's alot of my time but it's all good stuff we have 7 chapter's just in ohio, and I am the state Rep so my plate is full, was in D.C last weekend, for are National Meeting's, it was heart breaking going past the Pentegon, but we will still be there in May for are RUN with all that has happend this past month we still are trying to stay focused on are mission that is to keep the POW/MIA's in are heart's and try to get answer's that the families deserve, and help the disabled get the care they need, agent orange cases, and now the desert storm VET's with all there illness, new fight same shit. enough of that. great to hear from Fred Sgaggs we have been talking on the phone, Mark remember the picture's I gave you at your house, to put on the site?? but the guy that was standing alone that I could not think of his name, that was DeBates, and the guy with the ZIG ZAG man on his helmet was that ROMAN?? I think that was his call sign??? great to hear all of you out there, I will try to stay in touch more often. Alway's Your Brother Pete Rhome Bulldog 216
pete rhome <pbulldog216@msn.com>
brunswick, oh USA - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 07:08:16 (MDT)

Heads Up Flight.....We have to get Fred to tell everyone the story of "Sanpan Freddie". He just sent it to me and it's a gas. He also mentioned a name I've been trying to remember after seeing his picture here. He flew me to Lane the first time. He had a Zig Zag logo on the back of his helmet. Can anyone else remember his name????? Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 09:38:20 (MDT)

four four or mark as we love and know him is a leg. that is non junper unless he is going over tthe top of the bar to dance with some red head. ha ha. got you. yes we will be returning for a surprize birthday for one of our ladies on 20 oct. her big 50. cake will be there as well as the herd boys. hope to see all. mark try and be a good boy this time. don't want dee to cut you off. love you big brother
steven spencer <spence00@bright.net>
elida, oh USA - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 19:12:12 (MDT)

Fellas, If my notes below do not make sense,I got choked up again while writing this. But, one of sentence should say,"My uncle told me when I got back". Oh well,"THERE IT IS"FRED SKAGGS
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 14:09:48 (MDT)

Hello My Brothers, I`m Back!!!. Let me clear this up. I am living now in Raleigh,N.C. My wife and I were living in Rotterdam,Holland from June 1997 thru August 2001,so we are home.But we are going back in two years. We were on ex-pat status so it was really nice.She is the one with the brains. But after 5 years of ex-pat status, you must start paying the Dutch tax rate of 52%, and sociolize medical can be a real problem for Americans. So my wife quit her job with Valvoline,and took a job with SEMA. a France oil company. So here we are back home. Well I`m new to this Internet thing, so I promise I will answer all my e-mail but, I`m a one finger typist,(sometimes two) so bare me and my mistakes and misspelling!!! Because it takes me about two hours to type this stuff. After I got back from RVN that the guys you just served with are the best people you will ever know. And now I have been almost all over the world, and he was SO RIGHT!!! Just to share something with ya`all, when I received my 1st e-mail, I got a little choked up, and my wife had never seen me react like that. She said, I`ve never seen that side of you in 18 years being married. Enough of that!!! So Crazy Freddie is back and "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS". Well Brothers I`m outta here!!! FRED SKAGGS 129th BULLDOG 664
Fred Skaggs <ac459429@earthlink.net>
Raleigh, N.C. USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 13:47:33 (MDT)

Fred....WELCOME HOME! Look foward to seeing you in June. You will be there!!?? I represent AKZO NOBEL here in Haiti and travel to Holland several times a year for training at the plant at Sassenheim and stay in Noordwijk. Where in Holland are you? Cups
Jim Masencup <JimAntilleanM@netscape.net>
Port-au-Prince , Haiti - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 07:56:35 (MDT)