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Name:
Bill Hysmith (Webmaster 135th AHC)

Comments

Welcome to 2008 all former EMUs and guests. May the new year smile on you. I hope your visit here is an enjoyable one.

PS: Thanks Jim. Feeling much better now!

Name:
Jim Hill
EMail:
jimhill1[at]tpg.com.au
Unit:
GUNS
Location:
Blackhorse 67/68
Web:
Remote Name:
220.245.178.132
Date:
08 January 2008
Time:
04:28 -0500

Comments

Hi all happy new year from Australia. Bill I hope you are well, I notice the guest book is not started for this year. Keep up the good work. Thanks Jim

Name:
Kenneth Medsker
EMail:
dogman129[at]msn.com
Unit:
201st Avn
Location:
Nahtrang 1971-1972
Web:
http://kenmedsker.tripod.com/
Remote Name:
69.144.6.86
Date:
08 January 2008
Time:
18:40 -0500

Comments

Nice site enjoy looking at other units that where in Nam Please check out my

Name:
Kenneth Medsker
EMail:
dogman129[at]msn.com
Unit:
201st AVN
Location:
Nahtrang 1971-1972
Web:
http://kenmedsker.tripod.com/
Remote Name:
69.144.45.85
Date:
17 January 2008
Time:
20:51 -0500

Comments

I sure enjoyed the site well done

Name:
Bob Ryan
EMail:
robertjrryan[at]bellsouth.net
Unit:
Headquarters, 135th AHC
Location:
Blackhorse, and Bearcat Oct 1968 to Oct 1969
Web:
Remote Name:
70.157.234.166
Date:
17 January 2008
Time:
23:46 -0500

Comments

Enjoyed it very much. I have joined this group since I have served with the 135th AHC. Would like to hear from relatives of my friend who gave his all, Earnest Dodson. Also, some of my friends, Jimmy Appleby, I only have some last names of others. Hodge, Gray, Justice, Just to name a few.

Name:
John Crossman
EMail:
jcrossman[at]thurston.com
Unit:
135th AHC, 1st Platoon
Location:
Fort Hood & Vung Tau
Web:
NA
Remote Name:
24.19.83.64
Date:
25 January 2008
Time:
22:53 -0500

Comments

Haven't checked in for several years, but am a regular reader of the comments on Mark Knuckles' web site....always good for a laugh. If any of you old Lone Stars (our Fort Hood callsign) or EMUs / Taipans are in the Seattle area, contact me. John Crossman Steilacoom, Washington

Name:
Bill Wolf
EMail:
VHCMAPresident[at]aol.com
Unit:
129th AHC / 2nd Plt
Location:
69-70 Lane Army Air Field
Web:
vhcma.org
Remote Name:
76.25.97.7
Date:
26 January 2008
Time:
19:08 -0500

Comments

As President of the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Member’s Association (VHCMA), I would like to invite you to join us at our annual reunion, June 18-22, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. For details, visit our website at: http://www.vhcma.org I would also encourage you to join your fellow helo vets at VHCMA. Happy New Year to all! Always a Brother – Bill Wolf, Colorado Springs

Name:
Terrance Kvilhaug
EMail:
terryk[at]rushmore.com
Unit:
68thAHC, Top Tiger 14
Location:
Bien Hoa 68-69
Web:
Remote Name:
209.159.218.170
Date:
03 February 2008
Time:
12:34 -0500

Comments

Great site. Stumbled on while trying to locate flight school buddy: William Holdgrafer. If you could furnish a phone number or address would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Terry. Keep up the great work-don't ever let the site die.

Name:
Ron Fornwalt
EMail:
rfvietvet68[at]aol.com
Unit:
614 Transportation Detachment
Location:
Gray Army Airfield June 67 Aircraft Carrier Sept. 67 Vung Tau & Blackhorse to Sept 68
Web:
N/A
Remote Name:
205.188.116.207
Date:
14 February 2008
Time:
18:55 -0500

Comments

Well 40 years ago I was at Blackhorse Base camp. ( a clearing in the Jungle is what it was ) I went on a vacation in 07, first one in a long time as I don't get out much. So 08 is upon us and we will see who go's in the Whitehouse. I have some Medical problems as do all of us, I am kinda of lucky, I can still get around. And I could not be happier about finding this web site it has been a comfort to me and my Family and I enjoy the chit chat on all subjects, lots of laughs. So enjoy 2008 and good luck and fair weather to all.

Name:
George Gerbing
EMail:
gerb23[at]comcast.net
Unit:
135th assault/maintenance
Location:
bear cat and dong tam 1970/71
Web:
Remote Name:
152.131.15.14
Date:
26 February 2008
Time:
15:01 -0500

Comments

I worked in maintenance under Sergeant Timmons. I was wondering if anyone has heard from James Owens or Richard Taylor and also one person we called grandpa. It's been a long time since my experience in Vietnam and surprised to see this site. Thanks George M. Gerbing Department Of Veterans Affairs Data Center Manager/OI Field Operations Falling Waters West Virginia.

Name:
Ron Freeman
EMail:
lzrvpark[at]gmail.com
Unit:
Taipan 14
Location:
Gray, Vung Tau, Blackhorse Feb 67-Sep 68
Web:
Remote Name:
71.37.107.243
Date:
16 March 2008
Time:
12:30 -0500

Comments

Great site. Have found some old friends with its help. Still looking.

Name:
Robert A. Dougherty
EMail:
ohiopm94[at]adelphia.net
Unit:
135th, Hqt Plt.
Location:
gray-- Blackhorse, Sept, 68
Web:
http://pleasenthill.wetpaint.com
Remote Name:
66.61.12.225
Date:
20 March 2008
Time:
20:22 -0500

Comments

Been over 40 years, and we're all getting old. I see a few of the guys I remember from Gray and Blackhorse, and remember a few who didn't make it, lots of memories some good and some not. Welcome Home Brothers

Name:
Robert Tarbutton
EMail:
bobtapb39[at]hotmail.com
Unit:
US Navy
Location:
Uss Mercer APB39 TF 117 Mobile Riverine Force
Web:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=bobtapb39&Submit.x=17&Submit.y=11
Remote Name:
66.170.217.176
Date:
02 April 2008
Time:
15:59 -0500

Comments

Enjoyed your site. I seen a side of Dong Tam I didn't realize was there. I often wondered where all those choppers came from....

Name:
CJ
EMail:
cj_vvmc[at]hotmail.com
Unit:
The Ferry
Location:
Vietnam 67/68
Web:
www.qldvvmc.com
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
06:55 -0400

Comments

Date: 05 April 2008 07:07 -0500 ANZAC DAY 2008 - BRISBANE The Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club (Queensland Chapter) will be hosting an after march party at our clubhouse just south of Brisbane. After the march in Brisbane or elsewhere, you are invited to attend our premises where we will have cheap booze, food and entertainment. Entry is free, of course – if you’re at a loose end, or just want somewhere to party on in safety – come on over. We have 10 acres, so if you want (or need) somewhere to crash, bring your swag or tent and stay the night. Plenty of parking. Address is 132 Meakin Road, Kingston and we'll be kicking off at about 2pm. Further particulars and directions, just phone 07 3804 3242 and our website is http://www.qldvvmc.com/ (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Paul R Riley
EMail:
paulri[at]sbcglobal.net
Unit:
335th AHC
Location:
Bearcat / Nov 68 - May 69
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
06:58 -0400

Comments

Date: 11 April 2008 17:32 -0400 I was the CO, 335th AHC, your sister company at Bearcat from Nov 68 to May 69, when I finished my second tour and went home. You were and are a great bunch of guys, and some day I hope I will be able to meet you all again. Oh yeah, if my troops drank all your beer during visits--sorry--they had hollow legs and LOVED that Aussie brew. But then, what else could you expect from a bunch of helicopter troops. :-)))))))))) All the best, Cowboy 6 (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Paul Robinson
EMail:
la_dap[at]yahoo.com
Unit:
A Troop 1/1 Cav
Location:
I Corp / 70 - 71
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:00 -0400

Comments

Date: 28 April 2008 14:29 -0400 (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Pam
EMail:
pam_mick[at]bigpond.net.au
Unit:
2nd contingent
Location:
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:01 -0400

Comments

Date: 29 April 2008 04:01 -0400 This site is fantastic My Uncle Alan Challis was at camp bearcat any info on him would be much appreciated as he is no longer with us email pam_mick[at]bigpond.net.au (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
LTC F. V. Manzo
EMail:
fred.manzojr[at]us.army.mil
Unit:
Location:
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:02 -0400

Comments

Date: 29 April 2008 14:35 -0400 Please contact me at 703-692-8362; I'm an DA Staff officer in the Pentagon and I'm working a staff action involving the 135th AHC and would like to talk to someone from you organization. Thank you, LTC Manzo (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Charles Scruggs
EMail:
cscruggs000[at]centurytel.net
Unit:
Operations
Location:
Ft Hood, Vung Tau, Bearcat
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:04 -0400

Comments

Date: 30 April 2008 10:03 -0400 Would like to speak with some of the guys. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
DJ Czerniejewski
EMail:
ElGtoRenegado[at]cox.net
Unit:
HHB, 3/82d FA, 196thLIB (LNO 1-1 Cav)
Location:
Thien Phouc 7-10/71 and DaNang 10/71 to 6/72
Web:
www.geocities.com/abreedapart52/CatsRez.html
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:06 -0400

Comments

Date: 03 May 2008 13:31 -0400 To Joe Ralph and his mates in 'Nam: *salute!* from a fellow 'Nam vet (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Bob Ford
EMail:
trebordorf[at]hotmail.com
Unit:
Gunner - 'Smokey'
Location:
Black Horse/Bear Cat 68-69
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:07 -0400

Comments

Date: 04 May 2008 12:27 -0400 I've spent so much time not talking about & trying to forget my EMU service it is heart warming to see that is no longer something to be hidden. Hope all is well with my comarades & of those that fell, rest assurred I have never forgotten. Cudos to those who created this site - great job! (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
John D. Bergsma
EMail:
bergsma.john[at]gmail.com
Unit:
135th Aircraft Armament Repair
Location:
Bearcat 69-70
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:09 -0400

Comments

Date: 18 May 2008 14:06 -0400 Nice. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Ronald E. Donahue
EMail:
ronald.donahue[at]ge.com
Unit:
Location:
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:10 -0400

Comments

Date: 20 May 2008 18:04 -0400 I am trying to find anyone who may have flown with my uncle CW3 Robert Allen Dulaney. He was from Ohio but lived in Florida most of the time. Was in 27 years or more. Instructor at Ft Rucker Al. Passed away in 1989 Two tours in Nam (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
David Makres
EMail:
david_kaiser[at]bellsouth.net
Unit:
135th AHC
Location:
Blackhorse/1967
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:11 -0400

Comments

Date: 20 May 2008 22:06 -0400 First in blackhorse with capt Fleer when he was killed Doorgunner/Crewchief...Glad I found you all (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Duane Fredrickson
EMail:
fredricksonranch1[at]hotmail.com
Unit:
1st plt. Sgt 135 AHC
Location:
Bearcat 1969
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:12 -0400

Comments

Date: 21 May 2008 16:11 -0400 Great site. Enjoy it greatly. Have been trying to locate Vic Hicks. Would appreciate any info. Thanks (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Helene Taylor
EMail:
ivene[at]idl.com.au
Unit:
sister of B.J.Bowes
Location:
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:14 -0400

Comments

Date: 22 May 2008 09:34 -0400 Great web site. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Miss M
EMail:
Unit:
Location:
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:14 -0400

Comments

Date: 26 June 2008 00:51 -0400 Soldier Boy, no I didn't forget. The Guest Book was down for awhile, so a belated Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful celebration. I just want to let you know that I sold my house recently (because of two extremely difficult years) & am now leasing in the same complex. For a second time I thought I was going to the other state but am so happy to remain in a place I've loved my entire life. You have turned my heart upside down & inside out & you are never out of my mind or my heart. We're not getting any younger & life is taking its toll so I have some letters for you. If you want them, please let me know how to do that. Otherwise if anything happens to me, I will have someone get in touch with you. I pray that you are well & that both of our heart's desires will be realized some day in the not too distant future. There are no adequate words to tell you that all you've given me is cherished every single day & will be forever. With my love always & S.W.A.K. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Phil Stanley
EMail:
pstanley5611[at]msn.com
Unit:
2nd plt
Location:
Vung Tau & Blackhorse 1967-68
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:16 -0400

Comments

Date: 03 July 2008 22:04 -0400 The traveling Vietnam Memorial is in Thornton Colorado. I find it a powerful place to visit. Said hello to some old friends tonight. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Charles M. (Mike) Guy
EMail:
mikeguy[at]alltel.net
Unit:
135 AHC Gun Platoon
Location:
Black Horse / Bear Cat - Sept. '68 - March '69
Web:
Remote Name:
67.172.60.143
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
07:18 -0400

Comments

Date: 11 July 2008 13:44 -0400 I was a gunner on 666. My AC was 1LT. Dave Chance and chief was Dewitt and sometimes Curtis. I am really glad to find this web site. It brings back a lot of memories and information about what has happened sense Viet Nam. (Re-entered by Webmaster)

Name:
Sgt. John Webb aka Pee Wee
EMail:
Jwebb144[at]comcast.net
Unit:
135th AHC
Location:
Dong Tam 1970-1971
Web:
Remote Name:
68.34.167.197
Date:
25 July 2008
Time:
17:32 -0400

Comments

Anybody out there remember me? (you sure that email address is correct? - Webmaster)

Name:
James Grady
EMail:
jjgrady2[at]verizon.net
Unit:
135th AHC Maintenance
Location:
Bear Cat/Dong Tam 6/70-5/71
Date:
04 August 2008
Time:
12:21
Address:
222 W. Centre St, Shenandoah, Pa.
Phone:
(570) 462-4497
 

Comments

Please add my name to the gen maint. roster. I served with the 135th in Bearcat and then in Dong Tam ( 6/1/70 to 5/2/71 ). I was very happy to come across this web site. I would like to know if any one can tell me what happened to my four legged friend SAM the dog. SAM always liked the early morning rides with the pilots to the airstrip. When the company moved from Bearcat to Dong Tam the order was NO-PETS. Sam was the only one to get to go. He was taken along in the company commanders jeep. I looked into taking him home with me but it could not be done. I hope all my friends are doing well, but not being able to take of himself, I often wonder what happened to SAM.

Name:
Bill Barlow
EMail:
joybarlow[at]bigpond.com
Unit:
135th AHC Maintenance (TI)
Location:
Bear Cat 69/70
Date:
11 September 2008
Time:
02:03

Comments

Message to James Grady, I too was a fan of "Sam" and I remember him well. I have some photos of him that I could send to you if you would like.
I did try to email you direct but you probably deleted it not knowing who it came from. Cheers. Bill Barlow X R.A.N. (T.I. Shack, Bearcat)

Name:
James Grady
EMail:
jjgrady2[at]verizon.net
Unit:
135th AHC Maintenance
Location:
Bear Cat/Dong Tam 6/70-5/71
Date:
13 September 2008
Time:
22:08

Comments

Message to Bill Barlow
I tried to send you an email but your email address would not work. I was glad to hear from you. YES I would love to have a picture of SAM. I also have a picture taken in Vietnam it is the only one I have. It is a picture of myself and some members of the RAN. I can not remember who they are but I sure would like to know. It has been a long time since Nam and sometimes you just would like to remember.
My home address is:

James Grady SR
222 W. Centre St
Shenandoah, Pa 17976

Will you send me your address so I can send you the picture I have. Please keep in touch. I will try to see why I can't send you Email

Thanks Jim

Name:
David Benge
EMail:
linens[at]virginbroadband.com.au
Unit:
135th AHC P&R
Location:
Bear Cat/Dong Tam 69-70
Date:
16 September 2008
Time:
19:00

Comments

Hi to all the EMUs.
I have returned from a vacation in USA with my bride and my daughter and once again had a wonderful time. Mike Guard and myself got together at St Louis at the VHCMA reunion. There were two others ?? from the 135th who were really pleased to be there too. The floods were incredible too. Mike Guard launched his book there "From the Sanctity of the Snake Pit". Great read. See his web page: www.michaeldguard.com.
We also flew in Geoff Carr's Huey in SF with Wayne Terry.
What a thrill that was along with the social interlude afterwards. Talk about fun then there was the cabbie from hell who drove us back to the Palace Hotel on Market Street in record time. He was Russian and thought that every STOP sign was a McDonalds sign... or he was a stunt driver for a movie. Incredible day of excitement.
BTW Does any one have any memories of the transfer convoy to Dong Tam from Bearcat, September 1970? Love to speak with them about it.
OK guys, love to all
Dave Benge P&R Bearcat and Dong Tam 69-70

Name:
Terry Brooks
EMail:
mate135[at]internode.on.net
Unit:
135th AHC
Location:
Vung Tau/Blackhorse 67-68
Date:
14 October 2008
Time:
04:02

Comments

Long time no speakee... would you believe it's 40years tomorrow that I and my mates landed back in Sydney after the 12month tour of FUNNYLAND. It's a date I cannot forget....16.10.68...my birthday... I left Sydney on my birthday and 12months later I arrived back on my birthday. I stay in touch with a few of the mates; especially my crewchief, Jerry Ables. Tomorrow I reckon I will have a few beers and toast the absent and departed...it's the usual thing I do each year. This website is a beauty, so I hope entries continue to arrive for the Webmaster to publish, as many of us like to re-visit it just to stay in touch with reality.
Best regards
Terry Brooks
PO Box 549, Childers, Queensland 4660, AU
Phone: 0741267238

Name:
Jim Brownridge
EMail:
Emu0014[at]aol.com
Unit:
135th AHC
Location:
Di An 71-72
Date:
12 November 2008
Time:
08:21

Comments

Long Time No Come See.
Di An '71-72
Emu 14
Nice Site.
Thanks

Name:
Robert Dougherty (Sp5)
EMail:
ohiopm94[at]roadrunner.com
Unit:
135th AHC
Location:
Gray AAF, Vung Tau, Blackhorse, Xuan Loc
Date:
18 November 2008
Time:
22:32

Comments

Hi all; I'm still checking in now and then. It's been over forty years since I came home and still I think of the ones that didn't. God Bless all of you, enjoy yourself and live live like today is your last.

Name:
Paul E. Bartlett
EMail:
paul[at]heliplaque.com
Unit:
71st AHC
Location:
Bien Hoa/Chu Lai 67-68
Date:
22 November 2008
Time:
08:12

Comments

Welcome Home 135th AHC.
I was with the 71st AHC in Bien Hoa and Chu Lai 67-68. I make Helicopter Plaques, with Huey Rotor Blades inlayed into North American Maple and Birch.
Laser images can be placed on either side of the plaque with a Huey or your Patch. I have Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal and Vietnam Veteran challenge coins that are mounted. Your wings can be placed inside the spar of the blade. An information plate is inlayed with your info.

Paul E. Bartlett
Stockbridge, MA
www.heliplaque.com

Name:
Jim Hill
EMail:
jimhill1[at]tpg.com.au
Unit:
Taipans
Location:
Blackhorse 67/68
Date:
16 December 2008
Time:
04:33

Comments

To all members of the 135th and RANHFV - I wish you all the best for Christmas and my best wishes for the new year. It has been over 40 years since I went to Vietnam. I still have fond memories of the friends I made all that time ago.

Name:
Phil Stanley
EMail:
pstanley5611[at]msn.com
Unit:
2nd Platoon
Location:
Vung Tau & Blackhorse 1967-68
Date:
21 December 2008
Time:
23:58

Comments

Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Phil & Carol Stanley
Thornton Colorado

Name:
David Benge
EMail:
linens[at}virginbroadband.com.au
Unit:
RANHFV / EMU's
Location:
Bear Cat / Dong Tam
Date:
30 December 2008
Time:
20:35

Comments

Now that we have had Christmas and by all accounts a very good one was had by all.
The New Year (tomorrow) is January 1 / 2009 and I wish all EMU's and their families a great year no matter where you are situated.
But having said that there are a lot of variables in the wind Good or not so good?? BUT There is a chance of us getting together again like Charlotte NC in 2000. What a blast It was a very good reunion to say the least.
The VHCMA Vietnam Helicopter Crewman's Association is having a reunion in RENO Nevada it's the last week in June 09 Interested? Look at their site www.vhcma.org OK
Happy New Year in 09
Dave Benge Australia


 

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