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Cindy Lieu Cindy Lieu wrote on August 2, 2004 at 8:27 pm
Name: Mike Effler
Hometown: Hawthorne, CA
Date: August 02, 2004 - 11:55 AM (pacific)
I recently played golf and met a member of the 327th. I was with the 326th Eng as an RTO. From Feb-May 69, I was at several firebases as the RTO for the Engrs building them and in charge of the LZs to bring in equip, etc. I spent my last 6 months in country at Camp Eagle. It's always good to meet anyone in the 101st. I was a leg that came to the Division in Nov. 68, but there's no one more proud of what the Div did in VietNam, and still does today. Later Lads......
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Name: Santos ("Spooky") Garcia Castillo
Hometown: Ryan, OK.
Date: July 28, 2004 - 07:21 PM (pacific)
Great site as always, where are you "Popcorn" Wally Berry? I found Erick"Walker Company"Miller,Ted "Loose" Mccormick, Travis, Gary Berry.
My old e-mail was CSpookyone0one@aol.com. My new one is: USAVet327@wmconnect.com
ATR/NS "AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY" "SCREAMING EAGLES" "GOD BLESS"
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Name: sultan ramzes pasha
Hometown: fort campbell, kentucky
Date: July 28, 2004 - 03:21 PM (pacific)
I have served with 1st Battalion for 3 years, and have had the Honor of going to War with this outstanding Unit. I want to thank all of our fallen soldiers who fought for this great unit, division and country. I will always be a "Bastogne Bulldog" until I die! "Above the Rest" and Thank you all !!!
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Name: Alan W Hall
Hometown: ,
Date: July 28, 2004 - 08:56 AM (pacific)
Arrived in country RVN as a Combat Visual Tracker at Da Nang. Moved around country alot...Quang Tri, Phu Bai and Cam Rahn. Proud to have served in E,2/327(Recon)...B,2/327 and finally with HHC,2/327. 1971-72 NO SLACK! Hello to all Troopers with 101st Airborne/1st Cav serving Past, Present and Future!
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Name: GUYMANDAY JACKSON YOUNG
Hometown: london, london
Date: July 21, 2004 - 02:59 AM (pacific)
never thought i could find a place like this,,i guess since i found it out my other friends in the force will have to check it out
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Name: keith colville
Hometown: ,
Date: July 14, 2004 - 08:40 PM (pacific)
Hi to all who were there in 70. was a grunt with d co 2/327 and remember tomahawk on a june night. trying to recall some names of some who were there. Believe a guy was killed with a cannister round. I remember loading up bodies and could see down into there chest cavities where they had been hit. Anyone drop me a line its been awhile since I thought about this. Just now remembered what co I was with over there.
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Name: Wade Douglas Hansen
Hometown: Foxhome, Mn.
Date: July 13, 2004 - 09:16 PM (pacific)
This was the first time for us at Crossville. Vonnie and I are still talking about all the new ATR and No Slack troopers we got to meet. When they say a Band of Brothers you have to experince this to feel the true meaning of the word "Brother". Thank you Dale for pushing me towards going to Crossville. You brought me back home to the nest of the Screaming Eagles. Thanks to the Cobras for having us. No Slack Wade
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Name: Ed W. Carper
Hometown: Warrensburg, Missouri
Date: July 11, 2004 - 02:32 PM (pacific)
Great Web site. brought back some good memories and of course, some not so good. I must say, it does my heart good to see the troopers today are still giving the enemies of the world "NO SLACK". Sometimes wish I was there to help them out. But, to old, to slow and getting fat. In ancient history (1969-197}I was known as
the HOSS.
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Name: Kathleen J Manning
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA
Date: July 10, 2004 - 03:26 PM (pacific)
Thank you to all the Vets! You have done us proud serving your Country! It is so important for Americans to support our Vets of yesterday, today and tomorrow!
I have started a small grassroots effort with a big heart called Patriotic Fridays. I want everyone to support our troops and to promote patriotism in America by participating in Patriotic Fridays. The letter below was written by me and is posted on my web site. It has been sent to the Air Force Times, several Ca newspapers, to friends on the internet, celebrities and to politicians. It is being promoted by the Dr I work for and participated in by us and patients. It has grown from the Chiropractor's office where I work and beyond the neighborhoods of our patients to Americans across the Country. I hope you will join us in Patriotic Fridays. God bless you for all your support and prayers for our Vets.
Kathleen Manning
Westlake Village, CA http://www.patrioticfridays.com/

Remember post 9/11 Patriotism?
We waved flags, dressed in red, white and blue, adorned our clothes with flag pins, placed flag stickers on our cars and posters in our windows. We pledged not to forget and to stand united!

As time goes by, we are seeing tattered flags, faded posters, peeling stickers and a lack of red, white and blue in our lives.

IT IS TIME AGAIN TO STAND UNITED AS AMERICANS!

It's not about being Democrat or Republican or Independent, it's not about race, religion or how you feel about the war in Iraq. It's not even about high gas prices or the economy. It is about our FREEDOM as Americans!

Let's make every Friday, PATRIOTIC FRIDAY! Wear your red, white and blue proudly. Get out your flag shirts, scarves, ties, hats, pins and let everyone know that you are PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN and that WE STILL STAND UNITED!

Pass this on! Talk about it! Do It! Let a great thing begin with you.

GOD BLESS AMERICA
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Name: Gary John Bridges
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
Date: July 09, 2004 - 03:55 PM (pacific)
Served as battalion commander of 3rd Battalion from 1989-91 during ODS. Currently serving as Honorary Colonel of the Regiment.
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Name: Michael O'Connell
Hometown: , Massachusetts
Date: July 08, 2004 - 03:02 PM (pacific)
Hello all you eagles! If you are planning to attend the unit dinner at the Hampton Reunion please send your information and money ASAP. The August 1st deadline is somewhat misleading as that is the date I have to send the money to the hotel. So, please contact me as quickly as you can, please see the association website for information. Thank you. Mike O'Connell
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Name: Jose' G. Ramos
Hometown: Whittier, Ca
Date: July 08, 2004 - 01:04 PM (pacific)
IF WE REALLY CARE, WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN
by Jos? G. Ramos

On May 15, 2004, I left Whittier, CA. on what was to be the most emotional and mental "roller coaster" bicycle ride of my life. I fully recall the feelings I had as I rode my bicycle down the roads of Vietnam back in 1998 and they will always be unforgettable memories. However, this ride across America, where I had the opportunity to visit every major Veteran's medical center in every state we rode across, was truly a life long experience. I don't know if anyone has ever done this but I had the chance to visit with hundreds of Veterans in every hospital we visited. We spoke to them in Vet-Centers, clinics, groups, waiting rooms, wards, waiting for prescriptions, etc. But they were there, each one a warrior, each one a Veteran. It was so great. They wanted to hear about the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day project we were on, they wanted to see our bikes, wear the helmets and so on. But most of all, every single Veteran I met, regardless of what era they served in, all agreed it was about time to fix that old wrong. It is time to Welcome Home our Vietnam Veterans. When we arrived in DC we worked out of Congresswomen Grace Napolitano's and Linda T. Sanchez's office along with their wonderful staff members for two days. We made appointments, we did walk-in's to other Congressional Offices, we phoned, we stopped Congressional folks in the hallways, elevators, cafeterias, etc. We talked and worked for two days in the Halls of Congress and we raised a lot of awareness as to what needed to be done with the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Bill {H. Res # 485} and about our faulty VA Medical system. We also asked all we spoke with to support Bill H.R. 2318 the mandatory funding bill for our VA Medical Facilities. This insures that our warriors who are out there now will have a VA system that will be here for them when THEY NEED it. This is not only about Vietnam Veterans this about our men and women who are out there NOW, TODAY. I am including all the information I could gather to share with ya'll cause now it is up to us, the regular, everyday Americans to back up our talk that we "love our Veterans." Now is the time to show that love and appreciation. Let's get our politicians to do the right thing. It is time to make it happen. All it takes from us is the honest desire to see an old wrong corrected and to really have it in our hearts that we need to thank and Welcome Home the new Veterans as well as the Veterans of the Vietnam War who did a tremendous and honorable job during their time of service. It's in Congress now, all we have to do today is push the Bills, and push our local Reps to support them. If you go to this site on the net [http://mygov.governmentguide.com/mygov/issues/bills/?billtype=H.R.&billnumb;=2318&congress;=108} you can actually se the wording on the bills and who the sponsors are.
I hope this information makes it easier for all of you to make this very important phone call and understand what you are calling about.
God bless you my friends and it is really important that you and all you know who care about Veterans call their local Congressional Representative and ask them to support Bill H.RES. # 485 "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" should be established."
Also, Bill # H.R.2318 "To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care."
My team and I have done what we can to raise awareness. It is up to us and the rest of America to make this change happen.
Share this with everyone so they can call their congressional leader anywhere in the States. PLEASE MAKE THE CALL AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Thanking you again in advance for your efforts, love and support of our Veterans.

Jos? G. Ramos
Founder/Team Coordinator
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
http://www.whvvd.org/

"FOR ALL WHO SERVED"
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Name: Joel V Torres
Hometown: Durand, MI
Date: July 08, 2004 - 05:50 AM (pacific)
Does anyone remember my dad CSM Antonio Torres? We were in FT Campbell from 1968-1972. My dad did a couple of tours in VN. Anyone that would like to share a memory I would appreciate it.
His son,
Joey
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Name: Jason Robert Procter
Hometown: clarksville, tnq
Date: July 05, 2004 - 10:12 AM (pacific)
I just wanted to say thanks to all of the vets at the crossville reuion 2004. The "Active Duty" guys all had a good time. I hope to see you guys every year.
SGT Jason Procter
B Co 1-327th IN
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Name: Kenneth Pfeiffer
Hometown: ,
Date: July 01, 2004 - 09:36 PM (pacific)
Thanks again to Ken and Angie Ihle for a great reunion. Many friends and memories bought together thanks to you.
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Name: lois wright
Hometown: ,
Date: June 29, 2004 - 10:19 PM (pacific)
just thanking you for all the mail i got,you are a caring group of people and i found my patch info.thanks so much and my brother is sfc gary johnston,3rd bde.101st from fort campbell,ky
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Name: Corey G McCoy
Hometown: HOR: Vancouver, Washington
Date: June 25, 2004 - 04:08 PM (pacific)
Gentlemen,

I am the company executive officer for D Co. 1-327. Mike Moreno and Andy Roy stopped by and spoke to the company today. They announced that our alumni were going to present the company with an American flag that flew over FIRE BASE TOMAHANK. This is a wonderful honor for the company. It will be hung in the conference room to remind us of your sacrifice. Thank you for this connection to our past.

After their visit I took some time to view this website. I had heard mention of it before and this visit by Mike and Andy really got my attention. After viewing it I certainly have more knowledge and pride about our great battalion. I also want to thank all you for your service. You have left an ?Above the Rest? legacy that we here uphold everyday.

In Operation Iraqi Freedom I served as platoon leader for 2nd PLT, Co. C, 1-327 and 1st PLT, Co. D, 1-327. Upon our return soldiers were talking about a reunion for Cold Steele and how much they enjoyed speaking with the vet?s. So, I plan on joining the reunion this weekend and meeting you all. I also would love to get my hands on one of those Cold Steele Cobra T-Shirts.

Finally, if any of you would like to tour the company area please feel free to stop by, you are always welcome.

Sincerely,


Corey McCoy
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Name: lois wright
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2004 - 09:10 PM (pacific)
i am looking for information on a patch ,this is a round with yellow center ,my brother was in 101st airborne div.fort campbell, ky.he was in vietnam,germany,bosnia,saudi and this patch has nothing on it and can"t seem to find what it is,he is terminally ill with gulf war related als and no longer able to speak and trying to put together a uniform for him for when he passes and maybe someone can help.
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Name: Dallas E Brown
Hometown: Antioch, TN
Date: June 24, 2004 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
Just wanting to hear from anyone who served wth Aco, Dco, HHQ co 1st 327th. I was in Nam Dec. 67 to Dec. 68 I spent about the first 9 months in Aco, about 1 month in Dco and the rest in HHQ co. Remember Mr. Berryhill, Mr. Little, Sgt. Buckley, Sgt. Amos, Sgt. Cox, Col.'s call sign was Charger, Capt. Cope. Please contact if you know the whereabouts of these guys. Thanks. Airborne!
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Name: Joseph Hennessy
Hometown: ,
Date: June 21, 2004 - 01:39 PM (pacific)
Great site. Although I did find at least one name that was not on the roster, I tried all different spellings but could not come up with him. I will go back again, maybe it will be updated. Above the Rest---Joe
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Name: Ronald J Gallant
Hometown: Titusville, Fl
Date: June 20, 2004 - 02:34 PM (pacific)
HI Guys
Had rooms reserved and was really looking foreward to seeing everyone in Crossville next week but have a medical emergency with my wife's health so will have to deal with the love of my life's health first.This is a great site hope to see you all next year
ATR Ron G
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Name: LLOYD FRASIER
Hometown: parkdale, or.
Date: June 20, 2004 - 03:17 AM (pacific)
Would like to hear from guys I fought with in 1967 and 68. Ill get a list of names later.
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Name: Bill Bock
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA
Date: June 18, 2004 - 11:59 PM (pacific)
Just heard from Bo Wright. Brought back a lot of memories.

Looking for Larry Sheedy.
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Name: jim lombardo
Hometown: brooklyn, new york
Date: June 18, 2004 - 11:38 PM (pacific)
Hi Jim
Thanks for sharing this site with me and serving our great country. I did not have a chance to do that. I have two son's that also signed up. My older son went through boot camp Fort Sill, kicked out on a medical for a blood clot in his arm. All his buddy's went to Desert Strorm. My younger son signed up for the Coast Guard but was turned down after a year because he admitted to smoking pot in high school. If you can tell me what is wrong with this picture I would greatly appreciate the input. Then again I what to thank you and all your buddy's personally for everything you have done for me, my family and this beautifull country that we live in! God Bless Our Troops Please bring them home Safe!
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Name: Jack Harold White
Hometown: Rockmart, GA
Date: June 16, 2004 - 09:58 PM (pacific)
XO and myself turn Bn Area over to South Vietnam Goverment. I was known to all my RTO,s and Section as"Code Named Uncle Jack"
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