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| Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 11:11:01 Name: Steve Clark E-Mail stevejcla[at]earthlink.net Taipan034[at]135ahc.com Unit 135th AHC Taipans Di An 1971-72 Webmaster of web page's: www.riversidebbq.com www.scbbqa.com http://home.earthlink.net/~stevejcla/ Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 16:27:49 Name: Bill Hysmith E-Mail :taipan495[at]home.com Web page: (webmaster ) www.135ahc.com Unit : 135th AHC Taipans Bear Cat 1970 Comments I like the new look. It'll be a pleasure to help out with the site. Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 18:16:21 Name: Willard T. Tucker E-Mail CndrWill[at]aol.com Unit: 2nd Plt. CE SHIP#185,71-72 Dong Tam and Di-An 135th AHC. Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 20:09:34 Name: Carl Zipperer Unit: Minuteman 27 176th AHC 1970-71 Web Page : http://www.americal.org/176/ Comments Steve, Thanks very much for sending me the
URL for this site, Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 21:11:46 Name: Mike Stubbs (Taipan 683) E-Mail: JohnS55115[at]aol.com Unit 135th AHC Taipans - Dong Tam and Di-An 1971-72 Date: 18 Apr 2000 Time: 23:21:42 Name: David Holt E-Mail monroe[at]cei.net Unit The 162nd.(VULTURES & COPPERHEADS) Aug.69-Aug.70 at Can Tho. Web Page : www.162AHC.Vultures.com Comments GREAT SITE! 162nd.(VULTURES &
COPPERHEADS) Aug.69-Aug.70 at Can Tho. David Holt Date: 19 Apr 2000 Time: 04:45:02 Name: IAN "SLUG" WILSON. 3RD CONTINGENT E-Mail: vietvet_2000[at]hotmail.com Unit : 135th AHC BEARCAT AND DONG TAM 1969/70 Comments FIRST HIT ON THE NEW SITE.......LOOKS GREAT, WILL HAVE TO BUY A SCANNER AS I HAVE A LOT OF PHOTOS AND MEMORABILIA. Date: 19 Apr 2000 Time: 09:50:58 Name: Robert A. Dougherty Unit: 135th AHC, 1967-68 Comments Good job on the site Date: 19 Apr 2000 Time: 09:59:39 Name: Roger Pritchard E-Mail roger.pritchard/alcan[at]alcan Unit : 135th AHC Taipan14, 10/69-10/70 Bearcat Comments Hope to see some Taipans & EMU's at reunion in Charlotte. Date: 22 Apr 2000 Time: 15:15:40 Name: Paul Petrie sp5 E-Mail pdp1144[at]aol.com Unit: 135th AHC Blackhorse Comments The site looks good. I was in the Sig Det. Apr68-Apr69 and flew gunner on a regular volunteer basis. I am going to try to send a pic taken at Blackhorse after a rocket blew up our supply conex. See you in Charlotte. Thanks Date: 23 Apr 2000 Time: 06:43:47 Name: Duncan Stewart E-Mail: tech[at]finenet.net Unit: 135AHC 70/71 Dong Tam and Di An Web Page http://www.finenet.net/135ahc Date: 23 Apr 2000 Time: 15:56:36 Name: Will Gibbons (Hoot) E-Mail: emu35[at]earthlink.net Unit : 135th AHC slicks Jan 68 - Jan 69 Date: 24 Apr 2000 Time: 05:59:51 Name: Gerald W. Sandlin E-Mail: msgerry[at]hiwaay.net Unit: 189th AHC Hq. Plt and 2d Lift Plt 1967-1968 Web Page: www.angelfire.com/al/msgerry/index.html Comments I enjoyed your web page. Keep the good work up. Date: 29 Apr 2000 Time: 19:26:39 Name: Kelly Odell E-Mail: taipan495[at]aol.com Unit : 2nd (chalk) and 3rd (Taipan) platoons, 135th AHC, 1968-1969, crew chief on EMU 136 and Taipan 495. Comments Hi Bill. Well I finally got around to checking your web page out. I am impressed! It looks like you have the makings of an excellent page. Here's my info: I was crew chief on Taipan 495 in 1969. For anyone who wishes to make contact with me, my email address is taipan495[at]aol.com . Please add to the list of Taipan pilots, my AC, Lt. Tom Supple R.A.N. Also, please add to the Taipan crewmembers list, my assigned door gunner, Larry Fogle. Oh boy, do I have a bunch of photos and memorabilia to contribute! Only problem is, I am not very adept at using a computer. So this could take awhile. Date: 05 May 2000 Time: 16:59:08 Name: Mr. John Piper E-Mail: jpiper1125[at]aol.com Unit : 135th AHC 1st Platoon 1967 Comments Nice job on this site keep up the good work. Date: 09 May 2000 Time: 01:57:35 Name: David Benge Email: dtbenge[at]aljan.com.au Unit : 135th AHC Prop and Rotor 69-70 Bear Cat / Dong Tam Comments David Benge dtbenge[at]aljan.com.au Prop and Rotor 69-70 Bear Cat / Dong Tam Great to see . I have found Mike Guard and John De Witt both Taipans of the Highest degree. Both will be at Charlotte NC & So will I . What a party this will be. There will be a lot of Aussies coming Who you say ?? I have no Idea Date: 23 May 2000 Time: 16:32:26 Name: Bill Flores Email: wfrm[at]lightspeed.net Unit : 191st Assault Hel. Co. from 3-68 until 10-69 Comments I was with the 191st AHC from 3-68 until 10-69. Our call sign for the slicks was Boomerang and our gun platoon was Bounty Hunter. I was at Bear Cat , Dong Tam and Can Tho and flew with both the Boomerangs and the Bounty Hunters as a C.E.. I would like to congratulate whoever put this web site together, it is outstanding. You guys sure have a lot to be proud of. Welcome Home!!! Date: 24 May 2000 Time: 14:11:4 Name: David Benge Unit: 135th AHC: Bear Cat and Dong Tam Taipans Email : dtbenge[at]aljan.com.au Comments Many of you by know will know that there
is a appeal out for a Date: 03 Jun 2000 Time: 05:52:25 Name: JD jdelmer E-Mail : JD jdelmer351[at]aol.com Comments Great site Steve. Date: 04 Jun 2000 Time: 06:45:20 Name: Rick Idol, Taipan 15 E-Mail: ridol[at]earthlink.net Unit: 135th AHC EMU's and Taipans, April 69 - March 70 Comments Outstanding job on the Website, although I'm not sure about the AH-64A Apaches. It would have been nice to have had some Apaches on a couple of occasions that I can remember. I would like to know if there is a roster or list of potential attendees to the 135th AHC Reunion coming up 21-23 June, 2000. If so, would someone e-mail me that list or send information concerning access to said list. That's all for now, keep up the good work, stay well, spread the word, and stay in touch. Rick Date: 13 Jun 2000 Time: 18:01:23 Name: John Lowe E-Mail: taipan6[at]earthlink.net Unit: 135 AHC, Taipan 6, 1970 - 71 Comments I thought I could not make the reunion, but now there is a slim chance I can be there Friday, June 23. Could someone send me the agenda and host hotel? Thanks. John Date: 14 Jun 2000 Time: 19:02:42 Name: Michael Kahler E-Mail: okiemike[at]ipa.net Unit: 135th AHC 69- 70 Bearcat Taipans and Slicks Comments 135th AHC 69- 70 Bearcat Taipans and Slicks Regret that I won't be able to make the reunion in Charlotte after all. Still have some Crests available, just e-mail me if you want one. Hope the reunion goes well and all have an 'accident free' good time. Take care Date: 15 Jun 2000 Time: 13:56:56 Name: Dale Norman E-Mail: danorm[at]amicondrive.com Unit: 135th AHC 70-71 Dong Tam / Di An second flight and Taipan Guns Comments Charlotte Reunion. I live in Charlotte and would like to meet 135th members. I will be at the reunion on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Attended the 1998 reunion in Dallas. See everyone there or can be contacted at 704-329-0200 work. 704-545-1060 home, 3726 Aster Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 Date: 24 Jun 2000 Time: 09:44:47 Name: Mr. John Piper E-Mail : piper1125[at]aol.com Unit: 135th AHC 1st Platoon 1967 Comments I Couldn't make the Reunion 2000, but I hope all you guy's have a great time. My thought's are with you all. Name: Walker Knight Email:stingray_12[at]yahoo.com Unit: 2nd Plt Location: Bear Cat 1969 Date: 06 Jul 2000 Time: 11:24:17 Comments Really good job on the web page. Enjoyed the reunion. Plans are in the works for an EMU Reunion in 2002 in Australia. Gives everyone time to start saving their nickels & dimes. For the Aussies, that is 5 & 10 cents. Name: Mark Knuckles Email: markknuckles[at]earthlink.net Unit: 135th Slicks and Maintenance Location: Bearcat, December 68 to December 69 Web: http://www.markknuckles.com Date: 06 Jul 2000 Time: 16:16:00 Comments Nice job. Appreciate your efforts to help all stay in touch. Check out the 135 e-mail list http://www.135ahc.com/list_server.htm This is a service for you. Thanks for joining. Mark Knuckles Associates, Inc. Name: Ray Costenbader EMail: rcsclubs[at]aol.com Unit: 2nd Bn (Mech) 2nd Inf 1st Inf Div US Army Location: Laikhe 66-69 Date: 11 Jul 2000 Time: 09:12:42 Comments Sitting here with George Ralph in Amarillo Tx, July 11, 2000 reminiscing and exchanging stories. He came from Australia to visit. Great site thumbs up to all. Peace to the bros, god bless. remember our fallen brothers. Name: Rickie L. Coleman EMail: rlc52[at]alltel.net Unit: 135TH AHC Taipan crewchief/door gunner Location: Gray Army Airfield Ft Hood, Vung Tau, Black Horse Date: 12 Jul 2000 Time: 04:32:07 Comments Was with unit shortly after unit was formed, shipped out with unit to Vietnam and was with unit until I left on the "FREEDOM BIRD". Name: Bobby Allen EMail: brallen[at]nettally.com Unit: 135th Avn Co, 3rd Plt - Taipan 21 Location: Vung Tau & Black Horse 1967-68 Date: 12 Jul 2000 Time: 15:36:37 Comments We got off to a good start, I think. Tet of 1968 was more fun than I ever want to have again. I hope everyone that served in the 135th and especially the Taipans live long and prosper. Name: Rich Hefferman EMail: red16[at]nauticom.net Unit: B Troop 7/17th Air Cav Scout Plt Location: Pleiku, An Khe, Phan Thiet Web: http://17cavalry.homestead.com/Bindex.html Date: 13 Jul 2000 Time: 20:45:21 Comments Steve, I really like the lay out of your web site. Real good unit history too. Great Job. Name: Jose L. Martinez EMail: jlmartinez69[at]home.com Unit: A Troop 7/17th Cav. Location: II Corps 68-69 Web: http://atroop.homestead.com/index.html Date: 13 Jul 2000 Time: 21:24:59 Comments Great site, great graphics. Really enjoyed the visit and will be back for more. Name: Bob Heidenreich EMail: bobheid[at]mindspring.com Unit: 129th AHC Location: Lane Field, An Son 68/69 Web: http://www.geocities.com/bobh129th/ Date: 14 Jul 2000 Time: 16:08:47 Comments What a fine site. I will be coming back more often now. You have out done Yourselves. OUTSTANDING! Best to You, Bob Heidenreich Name: John Demuth EMail: jademuth[at]earthlink.net Unit: 135th AHC Location: Black Horse and Bear Cat Date: 17 Jul 2000 Time: 14:19:28 Comments Our time Nam is over, but not forgotten! Hope to hear from comrades. I have visited many on "The Wall"! Name: Jerry Ables EMail: ables[at]hcnews.com Unit: 135th Taipans Location: Gray Army Airfield--Vung Tau--Blackhorse--67/68 Date: 18 Jul 2000 Time: 21:52:32 Comments The site is terrific. I appreciate all of the time and expense that all of you guys have put into these sites. Ricky Coleman--if you read this I need your email address. Best of luck to all of you--you deserve it! Jerry Ables, crewchief, Taipan 125 Name: "Dirty" Jim Dremel EMail: bagladee[at]thegid.net Unit: 2nd.; 135th Location: Vung Tau, Blackhorse; 1967-1968 Date: 21 Jul 2000 Time: 21:08:20 Comments I like the new format better. Need to make it easier for some of us to find you guys. Jim Name: Michael D. Petersen EMail: mpeterse1[at]home.com Unit: 135th AHC 3rd Platoon Taipans Location: Dong Tam - Di An 71 -72 Date: 23 Jul 2000 Time: 12:47:13 Comments Great Web site. Kudo's to the webmasters. Name: Tom Staadt EMail: tstaadt[at]aol.com Unit: 135th AHC EMU 1 Location: Bearcat Jan 69-Jan 70 Date: 25 Jul 2000 Time: 08:12:06 Comments Great reunion in North Carolina. Can't wait for the reunion in Australia in 2002, April 25th...Hope a lot of the USA contingent makes it. I was there at the Nowra 50th anniversary last year and had a blast. I'm on the planning committee so contact me if you want more information. I'm looking for an old emu if anyone knows his where-abouts..his name was Tom Smith Maint. Officer in 69. Thanks, Tom Name: Arthur J. McGehee SGM Retired EMail: artsu67[at]msn.com Unit: 135th/2nd Flight Platoon and Maint Platoon Location: DI AN Oct 71 - Feb 72 Date: 25 Jul 2000 Time: 10:56:29 Comments Welcome Home Troops!!!!!!!!!!! Remember our fallen ones!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Ray Young EMail: ray.young[at]frco.com Unit: A Troop 3/17 Air Cav Location: Quan Loi 1970-1971 Date: 27 Jul 2000 Time: 20:14:25 Comments I talked with Mike Parris at his workplace today. It isn't often that I get to talk with people who served in Viet Nam. Don't even know if other units who served back then have web pages. best Wishes, Ray Young Name: Hilary M. Turner EMail: hilarymichael[at]ozemail.com.au Unit: 135th AHC /Maintenance Location: Dong Tam, Di An Nov70-Dec72Jan73 Date: 29 Jul 2000 Time: 12:14:52 Comments Hi Guys. Severe PTSD so I really don't remember a lot. I do how ever remember the face's. Whatever happened to Capt.B? Name: Andy Perry EMail: avperry[at]hotkey.net.au Unit: 1st Platoon 135th AHC Location: Bear Cat / Dong Tam 1969-70 Date: 30 Jul 2000 Time: 05:26:44 Comments I had a wonderful reunion. It was great to see so many of the guys and hope to see you all again plus more here in Australia in 2002. Thanks for your tremendous support during my trip to America, I would never have made it with out you all. Name: David Farlow EMail: dfarlow[at]sendero.net or dkfarlow[at]yahoo.com Unit: 2nd Platoon, 135th AHC, EMU 22 Location: 13 Dec 68 to 13 Dec 69 Date: 30 Jul 2000 Time: 07:11:35 Comments Talk about a blast from the past. We're all getting older now. Nostalgia is sometimes a good thing. It is good to see some of those names. I smiled at every name I recognized. It was a great bunch of folks. Thanks. Name: Wayne Harper EMail: emu29[at]aol.com Unit: 135th AHC, 2nd Plt. Location: Bearcat 69'-70' Date: 30 Jul 2000 Time: 18:47:45 Comments Great site. I will be back. Name: David Cook EMail: irabsa[at]bannet.net Unit: started as the motor sgt Location: Dong Tam, Dian and Tay Ninh Date: 01 Aug 2000 Time: 10:22:12 Comments Dam good site guys. Will relay this site on to Dave Curtin. I also worked as a truck driver for the PX at Dong Tam and Cougar 70 Delta Under Capt Volkman. Had a good time in NC this year Hope to be around for the next one COOKIE. The list for the guys that did not make it is incomplete Duncon's old site has the complete list. Hotelling was an unnecessary casualty as he was run over by the fork lift at Dong Tam after being told not to ride on the side of it Name: Dave Curtin EMail: EMU135[at]aol.com Unit: Sgt. of Guard, flight line/commo Location: Dong Tam/Di An 70-71 Date: 01 Aug 2000 Time: 17:52:04 Comments Good site! Will check in often. Anybody ever hear from Chuck Nudo, Dave Owen or Grabber? If so, tell them I'm searching for them. I still have some of the reproduction 135Th. patches (as seen on the top of this sites home page) they fit on ball caps and have an iron on backing. They are $5.00each or 5 ea. for $20.00, U.S. postage is included in the price. I heard from CRAZY Dave Cook that the reunion went very well indeed!! I hope ALL former members are well and living our dreams. Always remember, "Our brothers died so we might live, may WE be worthy of their sacrifice"! Name: Dale EMail: vietna467[at]aol.com Unit: 20th Engineers 501st land Clearing Co. "Jungle Eaters" Location: 1968-69 Bearcat, Tay Ninh City, Michelin Plantation, Cu Chi, Iron Triangle, Parrots Beak and all points west Web: http://members.tripod.com/vietna467/ Date: 02 Aug 2000 Time: 15:47:15 CommentsGood looking site. Stop by my site and grab some free anti virus down loads and more. Join our FIREBASE Webring too. Welcome Home Brother ^ 5 Name: Terry Brooks EMail: taipan135[at]taunet.net.au Unit: RANHFV with 135th AHC Location: Vung Tau and Black Horse Oct 67 - Oct 68 Date: 04 Aug 2000 Time: 03:15:53 Comments Great work you blokes have done and are still doing. I mostly crewed with Jerry Ables as door gunner and after his accident I crewed with Ricky Coleman and other great Crew Chiefs. I'll check in some more for old names to be renewed and refreshed in my memory banks. Jerry and I are still in contact...now for Ricky. Name: WILL GIBBONS EMail: EMU35[at]EARTHLINK.NET Unit: 2nd Location: BLACKHORSE/68 Date: 04 Aug 2000 Time: 13:37:29 Comments I think the "fallen" list needs to include W.O. Bill Miller, and CDR Vickers both KIA in 1968. The site looks pretty dam good and will undoubtedly improve as people send in photos. Unfortunately, I lost all of my photos. So, I look forward to any that show up on the web site. Name: John Sturdivant Senior Master Sargent EMail: jjohnstu[at]aol.com Unit: 377 combat support group Location: Ramstein AFB Germany 1976-81 Date: 05 Aug 2000 Time: 13:35:51 Comments This is truly a great web page, you fly boys have learned to a new hobbie. I am proud to have stopped in and sharred your memories. John Name: Eric Wile EMail: ekwile[at]yahoo.com Unit: 135 ahc 2 platoon Location: Bearcat 69-70 Date: 06 Aug 2000 Time: 05:37:54 Name: Rex E. Adams Jr. EMail: rex2352000[at]hotmail.com Date: 10 Aug 2000 Time: 15:40:54 Comments I found this site by accident while searching for info about my cousin sp4 Larry Elmer Steppee who was kia april 04 1971.I am looking for Benny f. Neal or anyone that knew Larry. Any info will be helpful as there are too many unanswered questions .I've spoken to my aunt Peggy(Larry'smother) about this and she would like to know all we can find out.This is a good site . I'd like to say welcome home to all who served and God bless.I can be reached at rex2352000[at]hotmail.com Name: Maj Elmer David Saxton EMail: dsaxton577[at]aol.com Date: 12 Aug 2000 Time: 14:03:04 Name: John R. Rogers EMail: jrlr[at]arn.net Unit: 1st Location: Black Horse and Bear Cat1968 - 1969 Date: 13 Aug 2000 Time: 16:45:16 Comments Served with the best. Currently live in Amarillo, Texas. I flew the Texas flag in Viet Nam. It was painted on the nose of my aircraft EMU 269. I still fly the Texas flag in Amarillo. Would like to hear from my crew chief Jay Harris or any other EMU's (too many to list all). Hope all is well with my fellow EMU's. Name: Scott Mowery EMail: scott_mowery[at]novellus.com Unit: 1st Location: Bear Cat / Dong tam Date: 15 Aug 2000 Time: 12:43:32 Comments Where the hell are all pics I put on the
web with Bob Johnson? Some of those pics were classic. Motor Mouth 6 Name: Joe Semancheck EMail: semancheck[at]ispchannel.com Unit: C/227thAHB 1st Cav. Location: An Khe, LZ Oasis, LZ Dog, LZ Hammonds Web: http://members.xoom.com/pouvoir/Memorial.html Date: 20 Aug 2000 Time: 05:00:20 Comments You'all have done one great job on this page. Thanks for sharing and keeping the history alive. I know the other members of the 135th are proud of your hard work and efforts. Welcome Home Joe Name: Dave Gorjup EMail: dgorjup[at]mediaone.net Unit: 205th ASHC Geronimos Location: Phu Loi 69-70 Date: 20 Aug 2000 Time: 05:07:25 Comments Great job, guys. We Hookers always loved supporting our brothers but working with the Aussies was always special. Welcome home to all. Name: Thomas McGinnis EMail: trmac[at]alaska.net Unit: 135th, Taipans Location: Ft. Hood , Vung Tau , and Blackhorse Date: 29 Aug 2000 Time: 03:38:55 Comments Good to see you working on this site. Have seen some names I had almost forgotten. Keep up the good work. Name: Gary Worthy EMail: gary[at]ruraltel.net Unit: 11th ACR Location: Blackhorse 68 Date: 01 Sep 2000 Time: 12:02:25 Comments Neat to see an aerial photo of Blackhorse. Just like I remembered it. Name: Donna Maree Lakin nee Macartney EMail: eungellacarrier[at]austarnet.com.au Date: 07 Sep 2000 Time: 20:40:04 Comments This is great!!! Its great to see the recognition of all those who served in Vietnam. My father, John Macartney, left Australia for Vietnam when I was 4 days old. It made a huge impact on my life. All the best, Donna. Name: John Schwaninger EMail: scoutgunner[at]hotmail.com Unit: A Troop. 1st/9th Cav scouts Location: Tay Ninh 69-70 Date: 08 Sep 2000 Time: 15:20:05 Comments great site to see. try www.rattlers.org/heli-vets Name: Ernest Davis EMail: EDavis5957[at]aol.com Unit: 1st Plt 135th Location: from Gray Field to Blackhorse came home Sept 68 Date: 10 Sep 2000 Time: 12:30:02 Comments I would like a list of all the members from the start. trying to remember some of the people. thanks Name: James R. (Tony) Spletstoser EMail: lztiger[at]accucomm.net Unit: Civ Photog attached to the 214th CAB Location: Feb '69- Jun 71 Date: 14 Sep 2000 Time: 02:41:55 Comments Steve, great site, great photos. Your are keeping the dream alive. I collected Army aircraft Battle Damage Data for Aberdeen Proving Ground. A kind of bullet hole counter. I worked out of the 214th Hq-Hq Co, at Dong Tam and then Vinh Long. I visited the 135th quite often. You were a bunch of Magnetasses. especially Bill Merkley. Cheers, Tony O^ng Co.p Name: Kevin James FRENCH Unit: 135th AHC, RANHFV Location: Vung Tau/Blackhorse Date: 17 Sep 2000 Time: 23:38:32 Comments Was visiting son and family in Darwin Sept 2000 and I happened upon another former RANHFV matelot, namely Terry BROOKS. He has shown me this website. I am impressed by the hard work formulating this, and some old names came back when I visited the guest book. When I return to Berry, NSW, I intend to obtain a computer and join the fun!? Best of luck to all 135th members. The Frog... Name: David Spriggs EMail: books369[at]earthlink.net Unit: 196 Inf Location: 1964 1965 Web: http://www.newbookscheap.com Date: 20 Sep 2000 Time: 13:14:51 Comments very well done another job well done, I wonder who the last grunt will be to die and when he does who will remember then.. Name: Ernest Davis EMail: EDavis5957[at]aol.com Unit: 135th 1st Plt Sgt Crew Chief EMU 267 Location: Vung Tau Blackhorse Date: 21 Sep 2000 Time: 13:46:41 Comments Would like to here from anyone there at that time. Started with the co when it was formed at Gray Field. It started as the 207th. But was deactivated and the 135 was started. I went to Nam with the co. Was at Blackhorse till Sept 7th of 68. I came home with 8 days to do in the army. Know some of the peoples names that was there. Like Patrick J Snyder, Larry Hopkins, Savage, Thorton, Smith, Beene, Cavanaugh, My gunner Robert Labuda. and the first Plt Sgt Joe Klutz Jr. I remember John Piper. I have a picture of me in front his chopper #072. Name: Mike Flaherty EMail: yogieb[at]argontech.net Unit: 1st Platoon & Taipan's Location: Bearcat, Dong Tam, Di An June 70-January 72 Date: 21 Sep 2000 Time: 19:13:09 Comments Just found the site. You have done a great job. Attended the 2000 reunion in Charlotte, NC, it was great to see some of the brother's. Hope to be in Australia in 2002. Name: WALTER D. ALEXANDER EMail: wbalex[at]knology.net Unit: 135th AHC, 1970, EMU 6 Location: Bear Cat & Dong Tam Date: 22 Sep 2000 Time: 06:14:12 Comments ONE OF THE BEST PAGES I HAVE SEEN, GREAT JOB. Name: James D. Meeks sp/4 E-4 EMail: zotts[at]webtv.net Unit: 1st. Plt. slick #268 Location: Texas, Vung Tau, Blackhorse, Vinh Long Oct.67-68 Date: 22 Sep 2000 Time: 08:50:28 Comments Thanks you guys for putting this site up!! It is GREAT!!! It is wonderful to be able to communicate to with all of you! Good luck to you all. Jim Name: Keith (Squizzy)Taylor EMail: ktaylor[at]iinet.net.au Unit: RANHFV att 68th Sig Location: 1967/68 Date: 25 Sep 2000 Time: 05:46:51 Comments Great link,a lot of hard work has gone into this,congratulations to those responsible. Name: Froggy French EMail: Bare[at]bigpond.com Unit: 135th AHC Vietnam Location: Aussie Date: 28 Sep 2000 Time: 03:32:17 Comments Great Website, Hope to catch up with 135th in Aussie 2002. Name: Rex Adams EMail: rex2352000[at]hotmail.com Date: 03 Oct 2000 Time: 14:05:36 Comments Does anyone remember Larry E. Steppee who was with the 135th? he was k.i.a. April 71 Larry was my cousin and is greatly missed his mom wants me to try to that knew him as there are a lot of unanswered questions any info will b greatly appreciated. thanks and god bless contact anyone Name: Bart Hendricks EMail: BartHendricks[at]easyriders.com Unit: 135 AHC Maintenance Location: 1969 72 Bear Cat, Dong Tam, Di An Date: 04 Oct 2000 Time: 19:00:37 Name: Larry Oakley EMail: loakley[at]gscyclone.com Unit: C/101st Avn Bn and 18th CAC 1st Avn Bde Location: Phu Bai and Can Tho '71 & '72 Date: 06 Oct 2000 Time: 15:27:48 Comments Best Vietnam Web site I have ever seen! Name: Steve J. Clark EMail: Steve[at]earthlink.net Unit: Third Platoon, Taipans, Crew Chief 034 Location: I was in the Taipans 4th Oct untill the Unit disbursed in late 72 Web: www.riversidebbq.com Date: 15 Oct 2000 Time: 06:42:45 Comments Best web site I have ever seen. It takes a lot of love and compastion to keep up. Thanks Bill for doing such a fine job. Steve CLark Name: John Cheha EMail: janko[at]oz.net Unit: 135th AHC Maintenance Location: Bearcat 1969-70 Date: 15 Oct 2000 Time: 22:15:52 Comments Dusty, Ankrum, Ballard, Benge, Guard, and myself tried to make our 50 something bodies do for five days what we use to do back at Bearcat during the reunion in Charlotte. I haven't enjoyed friends so much since I left them 30 Years ago. It was also good to see the rest of the EMU's. Name: David Benge EMail: dtbenge[at]aljan.com.au Unit: 135th Prop &Rotor Location: Bear Cat - Dong Tam Date: 18 Oct 2000 Time: 13:58:27 Comments Charlotte NC 2000 was indeed a great time which as Chea said took an enormous toll from the 50 YO bodies of the former EMUs. The memories of the camaraderie then and now were severe indeed. Pity that Paul Kornoelly RIP was not there to enjoy the same memories. Sydney 2002 for the EMU Olympics. Name: John Day EMail: Unit: 611th Transportation Co. Location: Vinh Long/ Can Tho 1970-72 Date: 20 Oct 2000 Time: 23:48:02 Comments Good web site. Name: DARRELL HOBBS EMail: BRANDEN H[at]PEOPLEPC.COM Unit: Co C 723 Maint. Bn. Location: Hawk Hill 1970-1971 Date: 25 Oct 2000 Time: 18:26:22 Comments I JUST STARTED, AND WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY WHO SERVED WITH ME! WHERE ARE YOU TWEETY BIRD? Name: Leading Aircrewman Barry Musch EMail: bmusch[at]hotmail.com Unit: 135th EMU's Location: Dong Tam 1969/1970 Date: 25 Oct 2000 Time: 23:57:23 Comments Congratulations on a great web page. As an AUSSIE it is nice to know that someone out there is still interested in us. I would like to hear from anyone in my unit during my tour of duty. Name: Doug Rasmussen EMail: deeras[at]nw.com.au Unit: RAN Maintenance Location: Bearcat and Dong Tam Date: 29 Oct 2000 Time: 02:56:08 Comments This is a great site, it has helped me to find people and info. I'll be back often, and when I get my head around my scanner I will send some pic's. Keep up the good work. Name: Jim Brownridge Unit: Ace Platoon Location: Di An 71-72 EMU 16 Date: 03 Nov 2000 Time: 11:50:58 Name: Dave Curtin EMail: emu135[at]earthlink.net Unit: 135th. Sgt. of guard/flight line/como Location: Dong Tam/ Di An 70-71 Web: http://home.earthlink.net/~emu135 Date: 04 Nov 2000 Time: 17:46:20 Comments Like to stop by every few days to check the guest book! See who stops by our new home. Still have a few patches and reproduction 70-71 year books if anyone is in need. Just drop me an e-mail or stop by my site for information or requests. HOPE EVERY ONE OF OUR BROTHERS IS WELL!! Name: Russell Maugans EMail: rmaugans[at]bellsouth.net Unit: 173AHC "Robinhoods-1st Platoon Location: Lai Khe RVN-1967-1968 Date: 06 Nov 2000 Time: 05:32:54 Comments It was splendid to meet all of you in LZ Charlotte. I am planning to be at your REUNION 2002, if you'll allow it. Great site, great music, great men. Name: David Green EMail: david_green[at]one.net.au Unit: 135th AHC Taipan door gunner RANHFV LAAH Location: Vung Tau, Blackhorse Date: 06 Nov 2000 Time: 05:44:51 Comments Great web page. Alan Winchcombe put me on to it. Great to see all the names. Will send picks when i get the scanner. I was Tommy Mcginnis door gunner but my mate Jerry Ables ship ended that relationship. Good day Jerry and Tom. Hope to see u all at reunion 2002. Charlotte was great. Thanks guys Name: JIM Hill EMail: jimhill[at]shoalhaven.net.au Unit: 135th Location: Vung Tau & Blackhorse Date: 08 Nov 2000 Time: 01:05:11 Comments Reunion 2002 HI TO ALL OUT THERE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN AUSTRALIA IN 2002. There was been a meeting held at Nowra to form a steering committee on on Nov 1st. As at present we are working on a program that should go like( Arrivals 23rd)( Registrations 24th)( ANZAC Day March & rememberence service 25th) (Dinner dance 26th) This is just a start & nothing is hard & fast just yet We will keep you informed JIM HILL Name: JIM BROWNRIDGE EMail: EMU0017 Unit: 135TH / ACE Location: DI AN / 71-72 Date: 12 Nov 2000 Time: 08:13:49 Comments LOOKING GOOD. Name: Don Grissom EMail: dgrissom[at]inogroup.com Unit: not a member of the armed services, just a grateful civilian. Date: 16 Nov 2000 Time: 16:14:08 Comments Want to thank Steve Clark for designing and hosting such an informative site. I never served our country but am very grateful to all that did. On behalf of all Americans I thank all the men and women that have served in our armed services. Thank You!!!! Name: Larry Ross EMail: LarryRoss[at]ureach.com Unit: 125th AHC, "Cowboys" Location: PhuHep '69, Bearcat '69 & '70 Comments "Wannabe" We teamed up with the EMU's and the Scorpions and flew several ball games in the delta around Dong Tam, Can Tho, and Soc Trang. We had the diamonds on the tail boom, and we were called the "Cowboys". Our gun ship teams were known as the "Falcons". We enjoyed working with the EMU's. Name: TOM AGNESS EMail: tsagness[at]aol.com Unit: 2nd Platoon Location: June 71 - Nov 71 Di An Comments Great Web Site!! I hope to hear from old friends from the Di An days. How is my old hootch mate , Cpt Buck? I was EMU 26 and would love to see the former pilots & crew again. Name: Tom Frankenfield EMail: vetl78[at]erols.com Unit: 119th AHC Location: Pleiku 10/66-10/67 Comments Great sight keep up the good work. Wish we were not so far apart. Tom Frankenfield Gator 851. Name: Dana "Spanky" Wren EMU 29 EMail: wrenhaven[at]aol.com Unit: 135th AHC/2nd Platoon Location: Di An/70-71 Name: Bill Gill EMail: william_gill[at]hq.dla.mil Unit: 68th Sig Det Location: Ft. Hood/Vung Tau/Black Horse - Apr67-Oct68 Comments Great Web page, should be a great help in bringing in the old members. The reunion in Charlotte was memorable to say the least. It was good to see those "old" faces once again after all these years. This web site will be a great help in keeping these friendships going in the years to come. Name: Crowley, John A. Unit: 135 AHC 1st Plt Location: Dong Tam, Di~An Oct 70 to Oct 71 Comments Enjoyed the site. Will have new E-Mail add last of Dec 00. Will transmit pix after 1st of next year. Name: Dave Benge EMail: dtbenge[at]aljan.com.au Unit: 135th P&R Location: Bear Cat / Dong Tam 69-70 Comments Can anybody give me the details of the "Tanky" Top Sergeant at Bear Cat then at Dong Tam. He played guitar. I would love to see him at the reunion in Australia in April 2002. PS My Charlotte hangover is just about healed up. Dave Benge. Name: Henry J. Diamond Unit: 135th Avn. Co. Location: Cam Ranh Bay - 65-66 thank you for the new Comments the site looks great |
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