wrote on September 17, 2012
at
7:56 pm
Name: dave cain
Hometown: kellyville, ok
Date: September 17, 2012 - 11:10 PM (pacific)
i would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle PFC Jackie Huff
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Name: Jim Kuhlman
Hometown: ,
Date: September 17, 2012 - 02:27 PM (pacific)
For Scott Koenig in your previous post of Sept 11 pertaining to your father, Gary Lee Young, KIA 4/29/68 with Bravo/1st/327th. I have some information to share. Your email you provided is not working. Please try sending one this way. Jim Kuhlman
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Name: Scott Rathjens
Hometown: ,
Date: September 15, 2012 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
I had the priviledge to be able to honor Mel Valentine today on his "final mission" as a member of the Patriot Guard Riders in Waterloo, Iowa today. Mel was shown "HONOR AND RESPECT" and traveled to his final resting place with a 101st ABN DIV flag being flown from a bike directly in front of the coach. RIP Mel Valentine.
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Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: ,
Date: September 15, 2012 - 11:13 AM (pacific)
Mel Valentine's funeral is this morning (Saturday, 15 Sept 12)
He was a good friend and Brother in Arms, and I write this with a heavy heart. Mel was a decorated airborne infantry soldier for his country in the Vietnam War and a Warrior for the Lord. He served with Charlie Company, 2/327th infantry 101st Airborne Division, 67-68.
Our paths first crossed in the late 90's on the Internet and we have been friends since. We were some of the early veterans that saw the internet as a tool to find men we had served with in Vietnam. By chance and fate and other friends, we linked up and attended several 101st Airborne reunions. In his name, I hope to make a memorial donation to one of our favorite veteran websites, the . I think Mel would approve.
I find myself singing or humming the old gospel hymn "We'll meet you in the morning by the river by and by....". I think in heaven our paths will cross again and I bet he will be fishing at the river. He often encouraged me. Often he invited me to visit him and once I was able but not able to spend but a few hours at his and Linda's home.
To me and many others, Mel has one of my heroes. My life is richer because of him and his family.
In War, In Peace, In Christ
Tom Carpenter
Ranger Tom
No Slack, Delta, Dec 68-Nov 69
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Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, Az
Date: September 14, 2012 - 11:24 PM (pacific)
Hi B J Thomason I saw your post on the guest Book about looking for some of the guys from ABU 1st 327th. I saw you were looking for Jimmy Green. I ran into Jimmy in Nashville at the 71st 101st Annual Convention/Reunion in August. We talked Briefly, as I was busy helping check everyone in for the Banquet Dinner. Jimmy said he remembered me, but I could not picture him in my mind back when we were all in NAM. Jimmy also was in 4th Platoon when Lt. Mike Norris had the Platoon.I had time to just give Jimmy my Email Address that night. I wanted to talk to him so much more. I looked for him for the next two days , but couldn't find him ! I looked here on the 327th site on the ABU Troops Roster. I found him listed there with an Email Address listed as well as phone numbers. Tried them all trying to contact him, but they seem to be no good anymore ??? Jimmy if you are out there I would really love to make contact with you Brother ! You are the first Brother from 4th Platoon that I have seen that remembered me being called "Smitty" early on in my first Tour 67-69. My Email addy is:wildbill67@hotmail.com Home Phone is 623-582-5862, and Cell Phone is 623-693-1749. B J this goes for you also Brother. Would love to haer from you Again. Hey if you two see this. It would really help if you would send me any pictures you have of you in NAM ,as that would help jog this Ole Memory Bank for me ! Hope to hear from you both ! Rick Smith , "Smitty",or Wild Bill ! ABU/ATR
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Name: Scott Koenig
Hometown: ,
Date: September 11, 2012 - 02:09 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone with information on Gary Lee Young.. He was only in country for 20 days before he was KIA. I recently discovered that he's my biological father - I'm now 44. I'd like to see a picture of him. He was assigned to B Co, 1st BN, 327th Infantry, 101st ABN. He was KIA on 04/29/68. If you have any further information about him please let me know. Thank you - and Thank you for your service..
Scott Koenig
Retired AF
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Name: melvin merley
Hometown: , Oklahoma
Date: September 07, 2012 - 08:21 PM (pacific)
worked with a lot of soldiers, you all are my brothers my dogs names were Rusty and Silver. lots of time in the rain with a lot of great guys i will never know their names 68/69
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Name: Pennie Guinn
Hometown: ,
Date: September 05, 2012 - 11:29 AM (pacific)
Looking for those who remember SSgt. Terry Hereford. He was in-country June'67-June'68. 1/327, ABU co., 3rd platoon, 1st squad (squad ldr). I am compiling comments and memories for his family from those who served with Terry in Vietnam or years prior. He died on an FBI mission in 1982.
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Name: Jose M. Hernandez
Hometown: Boynton beach, Florida
Date: September 04, 2012 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
I would like to know if somebody have pictures of Felix Hernandez he was 327 infantry 2nd battalion in vietnam and die in september 14 1966, if somebody know something of him, please send me a email, joselin2h@hotmail.com, thank you.
________________________________________
Name: Susan Patricia Lopez
Hometown: Bay City, Mi
Date: September 04, 2012 - 10:35 AM (pacific)
Would like to hear from anyone that Knew my cousin Cpl Floyd Kotewa, KIA 8/14/1971. He was with D Co.3 rd BN, 187th Inf, 101st ABN DIV,USARV. Thanks , Sue
________________________________________
Name: Alvin Jones
Hometown: New York, New York
Date: September 03, 2012 - 09:34 PM (pacific)
Still here?!!!
________________________________________
Name: Billy Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: September 03, 2012 - 01:06 PM (pacific)
Looking for troops from 327th 1960-63 or 2/506 1966-67
Charlie Smith, Pete Rodriguez, William Serna, Earl Van Alstyne, Luther McCracken, Joe Free, David Buker, Joe Eaton, Emilio Bosco, James "Pappy" Dent, Willy Williams (Stacy Adams), Chico Oliver, Eugene Nelson, J Byrd, Daddy Ray Gibbs, Billy Sinore, SSG Fugate, SFC Hickey, SGT Alapai, Cecil "Tweety Bird" Pinson, Robert O Glover, R.A. Brown (Atlanta Georgia), Harry Petersavage, Gilbert, Glen Wilson (Texas), Major (last name), Crowder, Ratcliff,Bull, Ralph Sandoval, Conrad Petty, Joe Castill, Luke Henderson, Sheffield, Valdez, Cravens, Oliver Lavender, James Delois "Big Ed" Edwards, Cardenas, Nagy, Benetiz, Olga, Holyfield, Beverly, Richardson,Tisdale, Acred, Mayfield, Patterson, Rooney, Stremski, Lagers,
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Name: john a jacobson
Hometown: bigfork, mn
Date: August 30, 2012 - 04:42 PM (pacific)
CO E,mortars 2nd 327th 101st NO-SLACK. Looking for anyone who served 71-72.FB Birmingham, OP apollo,and a couple of lz's.
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Name: Kenneth Kesinger
Hometown: ,
Date: August 29, 2012 - 05:49 AM (pacific)
Anyone know Jack Lee Ekster? He got in country Feb 67 and was with B Co 2/327th, No Slack Oct 27 when he was WIA and sent out. One hell of a battle I guess. He doesn't have much of a memory and has "NO Slack" tattooed on his leg.
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Name: hailey smith
Hometown: Continental, Ohio
Date: August 28, 2012 - 07:42 AM (pacific)
my grandfather, Richard E Smith served as an 101st in Vietnam I really don't know much about his tour or anything, he passed away when I was very young if you have any information I'd like to be contacted.
________________________________________
Name: Kenny Collins
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Date: August 27, 2012 - 06:59 PM (pacific)
I served with CSC 1/327th, mortar platoon. Lt. Miner was our platoon leader and SFC Fisher was our platoon sargeant. I was there from Sept. 1975 to Aug. 77 before going on to Berlin. Looking for anyone from the mortar platoon or CSC company.
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Jayne (Meador)Henderson
Hometown: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Date: August 26, 2012 - 06:46 PM (pacific)
This is to anyone who served with my Uncle Billy Jay Meador,I am the next to his youngest niece's looking for anyone who knew him and could tell me what he was like.I remember very little about him,cause when he died I was only 5 yrs old but what I remember was laughing with him.He was with the 101st Airbourne Division and was killed in Viet Cong in a delta just a few miles away from the dimilitarized zone near De Nang.And for "Dewey Smith" this is my e-mail now.I have lost contact with you and wish to near from you again.
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Name: Wayne Charles Allen
Hometown: owosso, mi
Date: August 24, 2012 - 12:48 PM (pacific)
Look for guys in unit2nd of 327 hawk recon 101st airborne 1969-70.veitnam.
________________________________________
Name: earlee willion mallicoar
Hometown: ,
Date: August 24, 2012 - 10:12 AM (pacific)
30th Annal Vertrens Reuion Kokoomo Ind. Sept.13,14,15,16.one of the best reuion I've been to Realy Good time.I'll be camping in overflow area.Look for the Eagle stop by and say hello. Co A 2/327 1st plt.Oct. 68 Oct 69 N.F.S. Earl vveterans@aol.com
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Name: David Pompili
Hometown: ,
Date: August 17, 2012 - 06:42 PM (pacific)
Project 404 68-69
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Name: Troy Alfred Poage
Hometown: ,
Date: August 17, 2012 - 08:37 AM (pacific)
served in 1 Brigade,1 Battalion,co.A,327 Inf. in Vietnam (01-68)-(10-68)
________________________________________
Name: walter martiuk
Hometown: ,
Date: August 16, 2012 - 06:16 PM (pacific)
1 327 phu bai 68 69
________________________________________
Name: Larry Beal
Hometown: Pekin, Illinois
Date: August 16, 2012 - 06:03 PM (pacific)
Served in 2nd/327 Infantry Nov.70 Nov.71
________________________________________
Name: Kenneth George Martinelli
Hometown: Fairfield, Ca
Date: August 16, 2012 - 09:54 AM (pacific)
Served in the 101st - 3rd of the 187 inf Batt. From 10/80 to 6/82..... "Rakkasan"....!!!!
________________________________________
Name: Robert "KINKY' Bergren
Hometown: Visalia, CA.
Date: August 15, 2012 - 06:38 PM (pacific)
was in b/co. 1/327 69-70....WIA 05/25/70....anybody remember KINK feel free to contact me at my email....ROCK ON,,,,,CYA
Hometown: kellyville, ok
Date: September 17, 2012 - 11:10 PM (pacific)
i would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle PFC Jackie Huff
________________________________________
Name: Jim Kuhlman
Hometown: ,
Date: September 17, 2012 - 02:27 PM (pacific)
For Scott Koenig in your previous post of Sept 11 pertaining to your father, Gary Lee Young, KIA 4/29/68 with Bravo/1st/327th. I have some information to share. Your email you provided is not working. Please try sending one this way. Jim Kuhlman
________________________________________
Name: Scott Rathjens
Hometown: ,
Date: September 15, 2012 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
I had the priviledge to be able to honor Mel Valentine today on his "final mission" as a member of the Patriot Guard Riders in Waterloo, Iowa today. Mel was shown "HONOR AND RESPECT" and traveled to his final resting place with a 101st ABN DIV flag being flown from a bike directly in front of the coach. RIP Mel Valentine.
________________________________________
Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: ,
Date: September 15, 2012 - 11:13 AM (pacific)
Mel Valentine's funeral is this morning (Saturday, 15 Sept 12)
He was a good friend and Brother in Arms, and I write this with a heavy heart. Mel was a decorated airborne infantry soldier for his country in the Vietnam War and a Warrior for the Lord. He served with Charlie Company, 2/327th infantry 101st Airborne Division, 67-68.
Our paths first crossed in the late 90's on the Internet and we have been friends since. We were some of the early veterans that saw the internet as a tool to find men we had served with in Vietnam. By chance and fate and other friends, we linked up and attended several 101st Airborne reunions. In his name, I hope to make a memorial donation to one of our favorite veteran websites, the . I think Mel would approve.
I find myself singing or humming the old gospel hymn "We'll meet you in the morning by the river by and by....". I think in heaven our paths will cross again and I bet he will be fishing at the river. He often encouraged me. Often he invited me to visit him and once I was able but not able to spend but a few hours at his and Linda's home.
To me and many others, Mel has one of my heroes. My life is richer because of him and his family.
In War, In Peace, In Christ
Tom Carpenter
Ranger Tom
No Slack, Delta, Dec 68-Nov 69
________________________________________
Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, Az
Date: September 14, 2012 - 11:24 PM (pacific)
Hi B J Thomason I saw your post on the guest Book about looking for some of the guys from ABU 1st 327th. I saw you were looking for Jimmy Green. I ran into Jimmy in Nashville at the 71st 101st Annual Convention/Reunion in August. We talked Briefly, as I was busy helping check everyone in for the Banquet Dinner. Jimmy said he remembered me, but I could not picture him in my mind back when we were all in NAM. Jimmy also was in 4th Platoon when Lt. Mike Norris had the Platoon.I had time to just give Jimmy my Email Address that night. I wanted to talk to him so much more. I looked for him for the next two days , but couldn't find him ! I looked here on the 327th site on the ABU Troops Roster. I found him listed there with an Email Address listed as well as phone numbers. Tried them all trying to contact him, but they seem to be no good anymore ??? Jimmy if you are out there I would really love to make contact with you Brother ! You are the first Brother from 4th Platoon that I have seen that remembered me being called "Smitty" early on in my first Tour 67-69. My Email addy is:wildbill67@hotmail.com Home Phone is 623-582-5862, and Cell Phone is 623-693-1749. B J this goes for you also Brother. Would love to haer from you Again. Hey if you two see this. It would really help if you would send me any pictures you have of you in NAM ,as that would help jog this Ole Memory Bank for me ! Hope to hear from you both ! Rick Smith , "Smitty",or Wild Bill ! ABU/ATR
________________________________________
Name: Scott Koenig
Hometown: ,
Date: September 11, 2012 - 02:09 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone with information on Gary Lee Young.. He was only in country for 20 days before he was KIA. I recently discovered that he's my biological father - I'm now 44. I'd like to see a picture of him. He was assigned to B Co, 1st BN, 327th Infantry, 101st ABN. He was KIA on 04/29/68. If you have any further information about him please let me know. Thank you - and Thank you for your service..
Scott Koenig
Retired AF
________________________________________
Name: melvin merley
Hometown: , Oklahoma
Date: September 07, 2012 - 08:21 PM (pacific)
worked with a lot of soldiers, you all are my brothers my dogs names were Rusty and Silver. lots of time in the rain with a lot of great guys i will never know their names 68/69
________________________________________
Name: Pennie Guinn
Hometown: ,
Date: September 05, 2012 - 11:29 AM (pacific)
Looking for those who remember SSgt. Terry Hereford. He was in-country June'67-June'68. 1/327, ABU co., 3rd platoon, 1st squad (squad ldr). I am compiling comments and memories for his family from those who served with Terry in Vietnam or years prior. He died on an FBI mission in 1982.
________________________________________
Name: Jose M. Hernandez
Hometown: Boynton beach, Florida
Date: September 04, 2012 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
I would like to know if somebody have pictures of Felix Hernandez he was 327 infantry 2nd battalion in vietnam and die in september 14 1966, if somebody know something of him, please send me a email, joselin2h@hotmail.com, thank you.
________________________________________
Name: Susan Patricia Lopez
Hometown: Bay City, Mi
Date: September 04, 2012 - 10:35 AM (pacific)
Would like to hear from anyone that Knew my cousin Cpl Floyd Kotewa, KIA 8/14/1971. He was with D Co.3 rd BN, 187th Inf, 101st ABN DIV,USARV. Thanks , Sue
________________________________________
Name: Alvin Jones
Hometown: New York, New York
Date: September 03, 2012 - 09:34 PM (pacific)
Still here?!!!
________________________________________
Name: Billy Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: September 03, 2012 - 01:06 PM (pacific)
Looking for troops from 327th 1960-63 or 2/506 1966-67
Charlie Smith, Pete Rodriguez, William Serna, Earl Van Alstyne, Luther McCracken, Joe Free, David Buker, Joe Eaton, Emilio Bosco, James "Pappy" Dent, Willy Williams (Stacy Adams), Chico Oliver, Eugene Nelson, J Byrd, Daddy Ray Gibbs, Billy Sinore, SSG Fugate, SFC Hickey, SGT Alapai, Cecil "Tweety Bird" Pinson, Robert O Glover, R.A. Brown (Atlanta Georgia), Harry Petersavage, Gilbert, Glen Wilson (Texas), Major (last name), Crowder, Ratcliff,Bull, Ralph Sandoval, Conrad Petty, Joe Castill, Luke Henderson, Sheffield, Valdez, Cravens, Oliver Lavender, James Delois "Big Ed" Edwards, Cardenas, Nagy, Benetiz, Olga, Holyfield, Beverly, Richardson,Tisdale, Acred, Mayfield, Patterson, Rooney, Stremski, Lagers,
________________________________________
Name: john a jacobson
Hometown: bigfork, mn
Date: August 30, 2012 - 04:42 PM (pacific)
CO E,mortars 2nd 327th 101st NO-SLACK. Looking for anyone who served 71-72.FB Birmingham, OP apollo,and a couple of lz's.
________________________________________
Name: Kenneth Kesinger
Hometown: ,
Date: August 29, 2012 - 05:49 AM (pacific)
Anyone know Jack Lee Ekster? He got in country Feb 67 and was with B Co 2/327th, No Slack Oct 27 when he was WIA and sent out. One hell of a battle I guess. He doesn't have much of a memory and has "NO Slack" tattooed on his leg.
________________________________________
Name: hailey smith
Hometown: Continental, Ohio
Date: August 28, 2012 - 07:42 AM (pacific)
my grandfather, Richard E Smith served as an 101st in Vietnam I really don't know much about his tour or anything, he passed away when I was very young if you have any information I'd like to be contacted.
________________________________________
Name: Kenny Collins
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Date: August 27, 2012 - 06:59 PM (pacific)
I served with CSC 1/327th, mortar platoon. Lt. Miner was our platoon leader and SFC Fisher was our platoon sargeant. I was there from Sept. 1975 to Aug. 77 before going on to Berlin. Looking for anyone from the mortar platoon or CSC company.
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Jayne (Meador)Henderson
Hometown: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Date: August 26, 2012 - 06:46 PM (pacific)
This is to anyone who served with my Uncle Billy Jay Meador,I am the next to his youngest niece's looking for anyone who knew him and could tell me what he was like.I remember very little about him,cause when he died I was only 5 yrs old but what I remember was laughing with him.He was with the 101st Airbourne Division and was killed in Viet Cong in a delta just a few miles away from the dimilitarized zone near De Nang.And for "Dewey Smith" this is my e-mail now.I have lost contact with you and wish to near from you again.
________________________________________
Name: Wayne Charles Allen
Hometown: owosso, mi
Date: August 24, 2012 - 12:48 PM (pacific)
Look for guys in unit2nd of 327 hawk recon 101st airborne 1969-70.veitnam.
________________________________________
Name: earlee willion mallicoar
Hometown: ,
Date: August 24, 2012 - 10:12 AM (pacific)
30th Annal Vertrens Reuion Kokoomo Ind. Sept.13,14,15,16.one of the best reuion I've been to Realy Good time.I'll be camping in overflow area.Look for the Eagle stop by and say hello. Co A 2/327 1st plt.Oct. 68 Oct 69 N.F.S. Earl vveterans@aol.com
________________________________________
Name: David Pompili
Hometown: ,
Date: August 17, 2012 - 06:42 PM (pacific)
Project 404 68-69
________________________________________
Name: Troy Alfred Poage
Hometown: ,
Date: August 17, 2012 - 08:37 AM (pacific)
served in 1 Brigade,1 Battalion,co.A,327 Inf. in Vietnam (01-68)-(10-68)
________________________________________
Name: walter martiuk
Hometown: ,
Date: August 16, 2012 - 06:16 PM (pacific)
1 327 phu bai 68 69
________________________________________
Name: Larry Beal
Hometown: Pekin, Illinois
Date: August 16, 2012 - 06:03 PM (pacific)
Served in 2nd/327 Infantry Nov.70 Nov.71
________________________________________
Name: Kenneth George Martinelli
Hometown: Fairfield, Ca
Date: August 16, 2012 - 09:54 AM (pacific)
Served in the 101st - 3rd of the 187 inf Batt. From 10/80 to 6/82..... "Rakkasan"....!!!!
________________________________________
Name: Robert "KINKY' Bergren
Hometown: Visalia, CA.
Date: August 15, 2012 - 06:38 PM (pacific)
was in b/co. 1/327 69-70....WIA 05/25/70....anybody remember KINK feel free to contact me at my email....ROCK ON,,,,,CYA
