wrote on July 20, 2006
at
11:48 pm
Name: Sgt. Jason Coots
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Date: July 20, 2006 - 08:04 AM (pacific)
Served 5th Platoon Delta Co. 3/327 Inf. 2001-2003.
Iraqi Freedom Mar 03 - Aug 03
Any "Dawgs" reading this, feel free to drop me a line.
________________________________________
Name: EZE BABA NAIJA
Hometown: manhehim, manheim
Date: July 20, 2006 - 06:13 AM (pacific)
About a year ago someone, probably a friend of Roger Overstreet (C 1-/327 KIA) corresponded with me. I promised to look for an article for you. I apologize but I've lost your email and name. If you recall our email, please contact me.
________________________________________
Name: Harold A. Baker
Hometown: Voerendaal, Netherlands
Date: July 18, 2006 - 01:17 PM (pacific)
Dear Mister,
My name is Rick Mommers, I am 19 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the Henri-Chapelle American Military Cemetery (Belgium) I adopted the grave of Harold A. Baker. He was fighting for our freedom during the Second World War.
I am searching for information, pictures, family etc. of this soldier. Every little detail is welcome! (My website: www.heroesforever.nl)
________________________________________
Harold A. Baker
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 32303571
Company G, 327th (or 401st) GIR, 101st Airborne Division
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Died: January 13, 1945 (Belgium)
Buried at: Plot H Row 15 Grave 31
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart
Greetings,
Rick
rickmommers@msn.com
________________________________________
Name: joseph genereux
Hometown: ,
Date: July 18, 2006 - 09:32 AM (pacific)
had anyone tried to contact the original a co soldiers? the soldiers who were in a co in 1965-june 1966. the only one i see in your roster is eli haggins, and csm fraley. i would really like to see those men again!
________________________________________
Name: Joseph William Henson
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Date: July 17, 2006 - 08:51 PM (pacific)
In Nam Nov. 68 til Jan. 70. Los Banos, Tomahawk, Phu Loc District Hdqrs., Bertschesgaden (got overrun by NVA Regt.), Bastogne and others. Want to say Hi to: MSG Gifford, 1st SGT Tomlinson, 1st LT Dennis Burwell, SGT Robert Shaw, SGT Bobby Stevens, Spec. Bill Henson ("Little Brother"), SGT Bill Mahneke, SGT Saunders, "Indian", SGT Alexander, and all the rest. No SLACK!
________________________________________
Name: Larry C Caldwell
Hometown: Moreland, Ga
Date: July 16, 2006 - 06:02 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone with 2nd Platoon B Co 1/327 from 1970-1971. Great job on pics guys. Brings back alot of memories. Both good and bad. Keep up the good work.
________________________________________
Name: Ted Penton
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2006 - 04:43 PM (pacific)
Located Robert Langford's brother Joe Langford he would like info on brothers death Jan 68
770-457-8814
________________________________________
Name: Roger Hawkins
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2006 - 08:45 AM (pacific)
I am looking for guys that would have been on operation Lamar Plain in
Quang Tri in mid 69.
I was a photo officer with the 221st Signal (company pictorial) and two of
my photographer and I photographed some contact when we joined D company
somewhere in Quang Tri. My photos are at www.azcreative.com/vietport. There
is one shot of a trooper running over the crest of a hill. I was to follow
him shortly thereafter. We were assaulting down a hill and across a rice
paddy which was totally open to enemy fire. There was a brother with a thump
gun that was covering people as they crossed the paddy. I noticed that when
he fired the enemy machine gun would go quiet so I decided I would try for
the berm on the far side the next time he fired. I heard the thump and I was
off and running. I got half way across and hit a slick spot on the dike and
went face down totally exposed. I just laid there until I heard the gunner
fire again and then I made it across the last half. Between taking photos I
wanted to help out with the fight so I decided I would popup and fire a few
rounds. As soon as my head went up I was feeling the conflict between taking
the time to find a target in the tree line and knowing that I was the duck
in the shooting gallery. I got off a couple of shots and my extractor
broke. At first I didn?t realize it was an extractor problem. The adrenaline
high didn?t allow for that kind of detailed analysis. I borrowed a cleaning
rod from the machine gunner and used the weapon muzzle loader style to knock
out the brass after each shot. It only took two shots to convince me this
was a futile activity. With all the activity going on it did not take long
for me to shoot all my film. At that point I had a useless weapon and no
film. The platoon leader asked me if I would lead a group of wounded to the
rear.
We were walked down a shallow ditch and then crawled the rest of the way.
One of the guys was shot in the ass and was worried about his nuts. I was
crawling behind him and he asked me how bad the damage was. Since my face
was almost in his ass I was able to render an accurate report. His family
jewels seemed to be entirely intact, but he lost an ice cream scoop sized
piece of his rear cheek and was bleeding pretty heavily. When we got back to
the rear area, the medics pounced on us. I remember one kept trying to treat
me. Due to air support and ringing ears he could not hear my protests that I
was fine and would he please treat the guy shot in the ass. Then I realized
that the blood from the guy?s butt had been flipped by the grass onto my
face and the medic thought I had a head wound.
All this was brought to mind today when I was in a book store and picked
up a book on the 101st written by two Brits called 101st Airborne In
Vietnam: The Screaming Eagles. The authors are Michael Sharpe and Simon
Dunstan. On page 61, I saw two of my company D photographs both showing the
thump gunner.
If you are in contact with any of the company D folks please as them to
have a look at www.azcreative.com/vietport. They may also be interested in
www.daspo.com and www.combatcamera.org.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards
--Roger Hawkins
www.azcreative.com
www.combatcamera.org
www.daspo.com
www.amazingmail.com
________________________________________
Name: Verne John DeBonis
Hometown: Leavenworth, Kansas
Date: July 11, 2006 - 03:38 PM (pacific)
Made this entry 07/11/2006. 40 years ago friday the the 14th I came home I thank all that were there along with me. THANKS !!
________________________________________
Name: Ken Dozhier
Hometown: ,
Date: July 05, 2006 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
Was watching a movie today called The War at Home and saw the 327th's insignia on the main characters's sleeve and was curious and looked you guy up on Yahoo. My dad was a Vietnam vet - an engineer in the army - and just wanted to say thanks for all you guys gave over there back then.
________________________________________
Name: Robert J Cayo
Hometown: Port Orchard, Washington
Date: July 05, 2006 - 03:46 PM (pacific)
I want to say what a great web page this is , becouse of it I was able to fined two buddys after 41 yrs. I was able to fine Richard Guillen and James Kilgallon. I want to say you people have done a wonderful job with this sight, Ihope you keep up the good work. Use older guys need this to go back an reminiscence on things pass and old friends. Thank you agained Robert cayo
________________________________________
Name: Ted E Penton
Hometown: ,
Date: July 04, 2006 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
Located Ruben Mccoy C Co 2/327 67-68 He is still working
________________________________________
Name: Dean Willard Ramsey
Hometown: Chiilicothe, Ohio
Date: July 03, 2006 - 10:19 PM (pacific)
i was hawks recon medic 1967-69 along with a.b.c.d. cos. any hawks out there who can rember the lighting strike at relay station.
________________________________________
Name: vincent DeFilipps
Hometown: prescott valley, az
Date: July 03, 2006 - 07:02 PM (pacific)
I currently reside in the Arizona high desert and I enlisted in Seattle, Wa. in 1965. My incountry dates- June 1967-May 1968.. hhc/2/327th originally assigned to heavy weapons platoon. Attached to Hawk LRRP as a Forward Observer/RTO. This is your buddy"slick". I stuck it out until a trip to the ashau with the Hawks in may 68 ended my military career. Went through P school in Phan Rang june 67. Humped all over nam with some of the best airborne soldiers God ever created.
During my time with the LRRPS my call ID was Hawk 1-4. This is some of what I remember:
1. the 10,000lb bomb that was discovered while we were digging in, and the ultimate "HUMBUG" blast that wounded five troopers, myself included and a crashed Huey full of c-4.
2. The NVA officer that was captured by the Hawks and later attempted to escape while I was on guard. A claymore saved my stripes.
3. Setting up an ambush in the cemetary in Hue.
4.The all night fire fight at the saigon airstrip during TET. we held our position with the help of an abandoned D21 catapillar.
5. Having an entire mountain catch on fire as a result of a smoke grenade. This occurred while we were maintaining perimeter security for a new t.o.c. nowhere to go. all of our gear up in smoke, The LT catches a sniper round in the face. he makes it.
6. I was wounded while on patrol with the Hawks in the ashau valley May 31, 1968, I saw the ambush coming, but it was too late. I'm sorry, Vince DeFilipps-NO SLACK
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Lisle, NY
Date: July 03, 2006 - 05:41 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for any old 'NO SLACK" boys to met at the "SNOWBIRD IN KISSIMMEE" reunion which is held the 1st week of Feb each year. 6 of us from "D" Company, 2/327th in 1969 & 1970 met up after 35 years in Branson last year. We had a great time after all those years. If interested let me know and look at the SNOWBIRD IN KISSIMMEE reunion information under ther reunions. Even if you can't make the reuniuon, I would be happy to hear from any former 'NO SLACKER" from all years.
________________________________________
Name: Chris Bonde
Hometown: Manitowoc, WI
Date: June 29, 2006 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
My grandfather, Alvis B. Faust, served in the 327th during WWII, and received the purple heart and bronze star. I'm trying to find anyone who would of served with him, or more information on the unit. Thanks for the help!
________________________________________
Name: Daniel F. McIsaac
Hometown: Wrentham, MA
Date: June 27, 2006 - 01:10 PM (pacific)
I just got a call from SSg. Jerry Norris' daughter the other night. I was able to tell her what a good god fearing man her daddy was. She was only 6 weeks old when he died. She was never told a thing about him, and once had to break into a locked box to even see a photo of him.
We served in the 506 at Campbell for a few years .I did get to meet up with in VN just before he was KIA. I am sorry that after almost 40 years I can't rember if it is Jerri with a G or J.?
Dan
________________________________________
Name: Doug Larabel
Hometown: Wyoming, Mich
Date: June 25, 2006 - 03:57 PM (pacific)
I was with 4th Plt Aco May 67-Jan 68, I want to find any of the men I was with, like Sgt Runsvold, Sgt Patterson,SP4 Binkelwitzh, SP4 Kattle, SP4 Honsford, and what about LT Norris???
________________________________________
Name: Roy Aguero
Hometown: ,
Date: June 25, 2006 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
About a year ago someone, probably a friend of Roger Overstreet (C 1-/327 KIA) corresponded with me. I promised to look for an article for you. I apologize but I've lost your email and name. If you recall our email, please contact me.
________________________________________
Name: Diane Dutch
Hometown: Oglesby, Illinois
Date: June 24, 2006 - 10:41 PM (pacific)
I am the Proud GrandMother of A Spc 4 serving in Iraq. Awaiting his Safe Return.
Gods Speed to all our Military Men & Women!
________________________________________
Name: james brese
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, fl.
Date: June 21, 2006 - 04:41 PM (pacific)
hello....my oldest brother anthony served with you guys. i did write at one time, asking for info on the christmas eve accident, and was contacted, thank you, but was not able to respond, at that time, for a number of reasons. jim
________________________________________
Name: Faye & Russ McDonald
Hometown: ,
Date: June 18, 2006 - 02:30 PM (pacific)
Erik thank you for your posting on the website. Your military career will be ending soon but we know that you will always be a Cold Steel Cobra at heart just as others before you.. Thank you for your years of Service and most especially for being the 1SG that we will always think of when we see or speak of Cold Steel. We wish you and Tina a wonderful life in your retirement and remember that Crossville is not that far from Missouri and we will see you there next June. Above the Rest
________________________________________
Name: Erik Lisk
Hometown: ,
Date: June 18, 2006 - 02:47 AM (pacific)
To all Cold Steel Members Past and Present. I would like to thank you all for your support and prayers, while this great company continues to write the history that so many have before us. We have been in country for 9 months now and have been very successful in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our success has come at a price, with the loss of some soldiers. They were great americans, and friends for life. Russ and Faye Thanks for everything. We won't be there this year for the Reunion, but Can count on us next year. Once again Thank YOU ALL. Cold Steel 7
________________________________________
Name: Bill Bishop
Hometown: ,
Date: June 14, 2006 - 12:04 AM (pacific)
Hi guys,
In case you don't remember, I was 3rd platoon leader in Abu - 1/327 from June '67 until around Jan-Feb '68. I went back to become ABU xo just before Artavia fell. I am in contact with "Gabby" Thompson who turned me on to your great site. If any of you are still out there and feel like talking, please drop me a line. I miss you all.
________________________________________
Name: Murray (Gabby) d Thompson
Hometown: ,
Date: June 07, 2006 - 06:38 PM (pacific)
I just found this web site. I want to thank you guys for establishing and maintaining it. I have a question that maybe some of my brother abu vets can answer. Sometime in 67 we liberated a prisoner of war camp somewhere in the central highlands. What I remember most were the tiger cages and the filth the viet prisoners were kept in. Also, I remember they killed a pig and ate it with very little cooking. If any of you can fill in the details I would appreciate it.
That coupled with Mothers day hill and our operations in Tam Ky a memories that for some reason pesist.
One other question- has any one heard from John Wayne Boatwright, timmons, smitty, doc ainsworth or boattella. If so, please let me know how to contact them.
Above the Rest,
Gabby
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Date: July 20, 2006 - 08:04 AM (pacific)
Served 5th Platoon Delta Co. 3/327 Inf. 2001-2003.
Iraqi Freedom Mar 03 - Aug 03
Any "Dawgs" reading this, feel free to drop me a line.
________________________________________
Name: EZE BABA NAIJA
Hometown: manhehim, manheim
Date: July 20, 2006 - 06:13 AM (pacific)
About a year ago someone, probably a friend of Roger Overstreet (C 1-/327 KIA) corresponded with me. I promised to look for an article for you. I apologize but I've lost your email and name. If you recall our email, please contact me.
________________________________________
Name: Harold A. Baker
Hometown: Voerendaal, Netherlands
Date: July 18, 2006 - 01:17 PM (pacific)
Dear Mister,
My name is Rick Mommers, I am 19 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the Henri-Chapelle American Military Cemetery (Belgium) I adopted the grave of Harold A. Baker. He was fighting for our freedom during the Second World War.
I am searching for information, pictures, family etc. of this soldier. Every little detail is welcome! (My website: www.heroesforever.nl)
________________________________________
Harold A. Baker
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 32303571
Company G, 327th (or 401st) GIR, 101st Airborne Division
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Died: January 13, 1945 (Belgium)
Buried at: Plot H Row 15 Grave 31
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart
Greetings,
Rick
rickmommers@msn.com
________________________________________
Name: joseph genereux
Hometown: ,
Date: July 18, 2006 - 09:32 AM (pacific)
had anyone tried to contact the original a co soldiers? the soldiers who were in a co in 1965-june 1966. the only one i see in your roster is eli haggins, and csm fraley. i would really like to see those men again!
________________________________________
Name: Joseph William Henson
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Date: July 17, 2006 - 08:51 PM (pacific)
In Nam Nov. 68 til Jan. 70. Los Banos, Tomahawk, Phu Loc District Hdqrs., Bertschesgaden (got overrun by NVA Regt.), Bastogne and others. Want to say Hi to: MSG Gifford, 1st SGT Tomlinson, 1st LT Dennis Burwell, SGT Robert Shaw, SGT Bobby Stevens, Spec. Bill Henson ("Little Brother"), SGT Bill Mahneke, SGT Saunders, "Indian", SGT Alexander, and all the rest. No SLACK!
________________________________________
Name: Larry C Caldwell
Hometown: Moreland, Ga
Date: July 16, 2006 - 06:02 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone with 2nd Platoon B Co 1/327 from 1970-1971. Great job on pics guys. Brings back alot of memories. Both good and bad. Keep up the good work.
________________________________________
Name: Ted Penton
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2006 - 04:43 PM (pacific)
Located Robert Langford's brother Joe Langford he would like info on brothers death Jan 68
770-457-8814
________________________________________
Name: Roger Hawkins
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2006 - 08:45 AM (pacific)
I am looking for guys that would have been on operation Lamar Plain in
Quang Tri in mid 69.
I was a photo officer with the 221st Signal (company pictorial) and two of
my photographer and I photographed some contact when we joined D company
somewhere in Quang Tri. My photos are at www.azcreative.com/vietport. There
is one shot of a trooper running over the crest of a hill. I was to follow
him shortly thereafter. We were assaulting down a hill and across a rice
paddy which was totally open to enemy fire. There was a brother with a thump
gun that was covering people as they crossed the paddy. I noticed that when
he fired the enemy machine gun would go quiet so I decided I would try for
the berm on the far side the next time he fired. I heard the thump and I was
off and running. I got half way across and hit a slick spot on the dike and
went face down totally exposed. I just laid there until I heard the gunner
fire again and then I made it across the last half. Between taking photos I
wanted to help out with the fight so I decided I would popup and fire a few
rounds. As soon as my head went up I was feeling the conflict between taking
the time to find a target in the tree line and knowing that I was the duck
in the shooting gallery. I got off a couple of shots and my extractor
broke. At first I didn?t realize it was an extractor problem. The adrenaline
high didn?t allow for that kind of detailed analysis. I borrowed a cleaning
rod from the machine gunner and used the weapon muzzle loader style to knock
out the brass after each shot. It only took two shots to convince me this
was a futile activity. With all the activity going on it did not take long
for me to shoot all my film. At that point I had a useless weapon and no
film. The platoon leader asked me if I would lead a group of wounded to the
rear.
We were walked down a shallow ditch and then crawled the rest of the way.
One of the guys was shot in the ass and was worried about his nuts. I was
crawling behind him and he asked me how bad the damage was. Since my face
was almost in his ass I was able to render an accurate report. His family
jewels seemed to be entirely intact, but he lost an ice cream scoop sized
piece of his rear cheek and was bleeding pretty heavily. When we got back to
the rear area, the medics pounced on us. I remember one kept trying to treat
me. Due to air support and ringing ears he could not hear my protests that I
was fine and would he please treat the guy shot in the ass. Then I realized
that the blood from the guy?s butt had been flipped by the grass onto my
face and the medic thought I had a head wound.
All this was brought to mind today when I was in a book store and picked
up a book on the 101st written by two Brits called 101st Airborne In
Vietnam: The Screaming Eagles. The authors are Michael Sharpe and Simon
Dunstan. On page 61, I saw two of my company D photographs both showing the
thump gunner.
If you are in contact with any of the company D folks please as them to
have a look at www.azcreative.com/vietport. They may also be interested in
www.daspo.com and www.combatcamera.org.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards
--Roger Hawkins
www.azcreative.com
www.combatcamera.org
www.daspo.com
www.amazingmail.com
________________________________________
Name: Verne John DeBonis
Hometown: Leavenworth, Kansas
Date: July 11, 2006 - 03:38 PM (pacific)
Made this entry 07/11/2006. 40 years ago friday the the 14th I came home I thank all that were there along with me. THANKS !!
________________________________________
Name: Ken Dozhier
Hometown: ,
Date: July 05, 2006 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
Was watching a movie today called The War at Home and saw the 327th's insignia on the main characters's sleeve and was curious and looked you guy up on Yahoo. My dad was a Vietnam vet - an engineer in the army - and just wanted to say thanks for all you guys gave over there back then.
________________________________________
Name: Robert J Cayo
Hometown: Port Orchard, Washington
Date: July 05, 2006 - 03:46 PM (pacific)
I want to say what a great web page this is , becouse of it I was able to fined two buddys after 41 yrs. I was able to fine Richard Guillen and James Kilgallon. I want to say you people have done a wonderful job with this sight, Ihope you keep up the good work. Use older guys need this to go back an reminiscence on things pass and old friends. Thank you agained Robert cayo
________________________________________
Name: Ted E Penton
Hometown: ,
Date: July 04, 2006 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
Located Ruben Mccoy C Co 2/327 67-68 He is still working
________________________________________
Name: Dean Willard Ramsey
Hometown: Chiilicothe, Ohio
Date: July 03, 2006 - 10:19 PM (pacific)
i was hawks recon medic 1967-69 along with a.b.c.d. cos. any hawks out there who can rember the lighting strike at relay station.
________________________________________
Name: vincent DeFilipps
Hometown: prescott valley, az
Date: July 03, 2006 - 07:02 PM (pacific)
I currently reside in the Arizona high desert and I enlisted in Seattle, Wa. in 1965. My incountry dates- June 1967-May 1968.. hhc/2/327th originally assigned to heavy weapons platoon. Attached to Hawk LRRP as a Forward Observer/RTO. This is your buddy"slick". I stuck it out until a trip to the ashau with the Hawks in may 68 ended my military career. Went through P school in Phan Rang june 67. Humped all over nam with some of the best airborne soldiers God ever created.
During my time with the LRRPS my call ID was Hawk 1-4. This is some of what I remember:
1. the 10,000lb bomb that was discovered while we were digging in, and the ultimate "HUMBUG" blast that wounded five troopers, myself included and a crashed Huey full of c-4.
2. The NVA officer that was captured by the Hawks and later attempted to escape while I was on guard. A claymore saved my stripes.
3. Setting up an ambush in the cemetary in Hue.
4.The all night fire fight at the saigon airstrip during TET. we held our position with the help of an abandoned D21 catapillar.
5. Having an entire mountain catch on fire as a result of a smoke grenade. This occurred while we were maintaining perimeter security for a new t.o.c. nowhere to go. all of our gear up in smoke, The LT catches a sniper round in the face. he makes it.
6. I was wounded while on patrol with the Hawks in the ashau valley May 31, 1968, I saw the ambush coming, but it was too late. I'm sorry, Vince DeFilipps-NO SLACK
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Lisle, NY
Date: July 03, 2006 - 05:41 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for any old 'NO SLACK" boys to met at the "SNOWBIRD IN KISSIMMEE" reunion which is held the 1st week of Feb each year. 6 of us from "D" Company, 2/327th in 1969 & 1970 met up after 35 years in Branson last year. We had a great time after all those years. If interested let me know and look at the SNOWBIRD IN KISSIMMEE reunion information under ther reunions. Even if you can't make the reuniuon, I would be happy to hear from any former 'NO SLACKER" from all years.
________________________________________
Name: Chris Bonde
Hometown: Manitowoc, WI
Date: June 29, 2006 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
My grandfather, Alvis B. Faust, served in the 327th during WWII, and received the purple heart and bronze star. I'm trying to find anyone who would of served with him, or more information on the unit. Thanks for the help!
________________________________________
Name: Daniel F. McIsaac
Hometown: Wrentham, MA
Date: June 27, 2006 - 01:10 PM (pacific)
I just got a call from SSg. Jerry Norris' daughter the other night. I was able to tell her what a good god fearing man her daddy was. She was only 6 weeks old when he died. She was never told a thing about him, and once had to break into a locked box to even see a photo of him.
We served in the 506 at Campbell for a few years .I did get to meet up with in VN just before he was KIA. I am sorry that after almost 40 years I can't rember if it is Jerri with a G or J.?
Dan
________________________________________
Name: Doug Larabel
Hometown: Wyoming, Mich
Date: June 25, 2006 - 03:57 PM (pacific)
I was with 4th Plt Aco May 67-Jan 68, I want to find any of the men I was with, like Sgt Runsvold, Sgt Patterson,SP4 Binkelwitzh, SP4 Kattle, SP4 Honsford, and what about LT Norris???
________________________________________
Name: Roy Aguero
Hometown: ,
Date: June 25, 2006 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
About a year ago someone, probably a friend of Roger Overstreet (C 1-/327 KIA) corresponded with me. I promised to look for an article for you. I apologize but I've lost your email and name. If you recall our email, please contact me.
________________________________________
Name: Diane Dutch
Hometown: Oglesby, Illinois
Date: June 24, 2006 - 10:41 PM (pacific)
I am the Proud GrandMother of A Spc 4 serving in Iraq. Awaiting his Safe Return.
Gods Speed to all our Military Men & Women!
________________________________________
Name: james brese
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, fl.
Date: June 21, 2006 - 04:41 PM (pacific)
hello....my oldest brother anthony served with you guys. i did write at one time, asking for info on the christmas eve accident, and was contacted, thank you, but was not able to respond, at that time, for a number of reasons. jim
________________________________________
Name: Faye & Russ McDonald
Hometown: ,
Date: June 18, 2006 - 02:30 PM (pacific)
Erik thank you for your posting on the website. Your military career will be ending soon but we know that you will always be a Cold Steel Cobra at heart just as others before you.. Thank you for your years of Service and most especially for being the 1SG that we will always think of when we see or speak of Cold Steel. We wish you and Tina a wonderful life in your retirement and remember that Crossville is not that far from Missouri and we will see you there next June. Above the Rest
________________________________________
Name: Erik Lisk
Hometown: ,
Date: June 18, 2006 - 02:47 AM (pacific)
To all Cold Steel Members Past and Present. I would like to thank you all for your support and prayers, while this great company continues to write the history that so many have before us. We have been in country for 9 months now and have been very successful in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our success has come at a price, with the loss of some soldiers. They were great americans, and friends for life. Russ and Faye Thanks for everything. We won't be there this year for the Reunion, but Can count on us next year. Once again Thank YOU ALL. Cold Steel 7
________________________________________
Name: Bill Bishop
Hometown: ,
Date: June 14, 2006 - 12:04 AM (pacific)
Hi guys,
In case you don't remember, I was 3rd platoon leader in Abu - 1/327 from June '67 until around Jan-Feb '68. I went back to become ABU xo just before Artavia fell. I am in contact with "Gabby" Thompson who turned me on to your great site. If any of you are still out there and feel like talking, please drop me a line. I miss you all.
________________________________________
Name: Murray (Gabby) d Thompson
Hometown: ,
Date: June 07, 2006 - 06:38 PM (pacific)
I just found this web site. I want to thank you guys for establishing and maintaining it. I have a question that maybe some of my brother abu vets can answer. Sometime in 67 we liberated a prisoner of war camp somewhere in the central highlands. What I remember most were the tiger cages and the filth the viet prisoners were kept in. Also, I remember they killed a pig and ate it with very little cooking. If any of you can fill in the details I would appreciate it.
That coupled with Mothers day hill and our operations in Tam Ky a memories that for some reason pesist.
One other question- has any one heard from John Wayne Boatwright, timmons, smitty, doc ainsworth or boattella. If so, please let me know how to contact them.
Above the Rest,
Gabby
