Guestbook Archive for Redbook
June 10, 2001 RICK JONES <ROTT357@AOL.COM>
from PITTSBURG, TEXAS http://community.webshots.com/user/rott357
4TH/12TH----DELTA----2ND----AUG/69----MAY/70
JUST FINISHED PUTTING TOGETHER A SMALL PHOTO ALBUM AT THE URL ABOVE.
TAKE A PEEK, SIGN MY GUESTBOOK, AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL RECOGNIZE SOMEONE
IN THE PICTURES. BEST REGARDS TO ALL, RICK.
June 10, 2001 Paul Moore <border82@earthlink.net>
from Bradford Pennsylvania
D-troop----17th CAV.----First ----1966----Nov. 1967
If anyone that i served with reads this i would appreciate if you would
contact me. I would like to hear from anyone that i knew in headquaters
or first platoon. Be glad to hear from any of you.
June 10, 2001 Paul Moore <border82@earthlink.net>
from Bradford Pennsylvania
D-troop----17th CAV.----First ----1966----Nov. 1967
If anyone that i served with reads this i would appreciate if you would
contact me. I would like to hear from anyone that i knew in headquaters
or first platoon.
June 10, 2001 Mike Blaess <blaess@avaya.com>
from DesMoines,Ia.
2/3----A--------July/68----July/69
Just checking to see if I recognize any of the great guys I served
with in the rice paddies and else where I was at.
Later,Mike
June 10, 2001 Skip Brockner <cax1946@home.com>
from Lindenwold, NJ
D Troop--------mechanic----67----67
Just checking in guys, got a new E Mail address...sorry I couldn't make
it to the reunion, maybe next year.
June 09, 2001 Larry Spaulding <lrs@internet1.net>
from Bellevue, MI
4/12----C----1st----8/69----8/70
The community of Petaluma, CA dedicated and renamed a park, the Penry
Park in honor of Richard Penry C/4/12, 199th, our Medal of Honor Recipient
this Memorial Day Weekend. Our former Company Commander, Michael Purdy
spoke at the ceremony. Richard died in 1992 from Loopis. Some believe
it was a direct result of Agent Orange.
June 09, 2001 Bill Gill <gilclan@f-tech.net>
from Pennsylvania
87th Engr. Co.------------Sept. '68----Aug. '69
First time here. I was a Squad Leader and my squad was assigned to
support the 3/7th. Was at Firebase Joy & Stephany. "C" Company CO was
Capt. Jack Daniels. Lest We Forget!!
June 09, 2001 webmaster from
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Just added Brigade Summaries for May 5, 1968 thru June 16, 1968 to the
redcatcher.org site.
June 08, 2001 Harry Gamble <pinkster@kuntrynet.com>
from Indiana
3bn 7th inf----B--------Dec68----Dec 69
Just wonder if anyone remembers me, and how they are doing
June 08, 2001 Doy Louallen <shorty4b@yahoo.com>
from Pageland, South Carolina
12th battallion----Headquaters----11th infantry----1968----1969
Just trying to find out if their is anyone out there who may have serve
with me. Would like to hear from old buddies.
June 08, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
I received 11 pictures of the Reactiviation of 2nd Bn, 3rd Inf. Updated
picture of Jim McDonald. Come take a look. Clay
June 08, 2001 Dave Dynneson <ndynneson@aol.com>
from
5/12----B Company----3rd----April 1968----November '68
Led by the best Captain (Cpt/Maj Kent F. Miller) anyone could ever want,
and trained by the best Platoon Sargeant a young Lt. could ever ask for,
I survived the war and did a lot of growing up in a very short period
of time. Incredible experience that few today can relate to.
June 07, 2001 John F. McBride <john.mcbride@homestreetbank.com>
from Seattle, Washington
2nd of the 3rd,----Alpha----1st Platoon----April, 1969----June, 1970
There are a few private celebrations I have on different dates during
the year. Today is the 31st anniversary of the day I left Bien Hoa and
flew to Oakland. I'm sure that many of you can relate to the difficulty
one has in comprehending how quickly the years have gone and yet how close
in time those 14 months of life still seem. I don't dwell in them, I'm
not obsessed with them, and I'm not owned by them, but I'll never forget
them and I'll never forget the guys with whom I served. My thanks always
to the men of Alpha 2/3 from April 1969 until I left for doing their job
and for doing it so damn well. I would likely have gone home much earlier
and in a very different fashion had they done otherwise. Take care everyone.
June 07, 2001 Larry Shirk <lshirk@bendnet.com>
from La Pine , Oregon
2/3----Charlie----3rd----Feb 67----Jan 68
just checking in to see whose found us .. Have been in touch with 2
more guys from our unit in the last couple of weeks because of this great
site.
Thanks
June 06, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
I have just put about 50 pictures from Robert "BOB" Martin A Co 4th
Bn, 12th Inf on my site. Drop by and take a look please sign the Guestbook
so Bob will know that you have been by. Clay
June 05, 2001 Robert L. Cusick <RCusick102@aol.com>
from Wayne,New Jersey
2/40th----B Battery--------69Sept----70Sept
Just stopped by to say hello to all my fellow soldiers from the 199th.Hope
that all enjoyed the memorial celebrations and a time to reflect our past
history .The pain never goes away but the healing process has begun and
will continue as time goes on.The local history channel is showing all
this week some of the battles,etc that took place in Vietnam.Hard to watch
but it helps.Enjoy the summer and hope to make the reunion next year.I
understand that a good time was had by all in attendence.Regards to all,Bob
June 05, 2001 Ramon De L a Rosa Jr. <rdlrjr@aol.com>
from Hammond, Indiana
2nd.Batt. 3rd Inf.----Co. C----?----April 68----April 69
I am trying to get reaquainted with some old friends.
June 05, 2001 Frank Puleo <Frank.Puleo@eurekaGGN.com>
from New York
D 17----D Troop 17th Cavalry----!st----9/69----10/70
Correction of email address.Please,no junk mail,no politics etc.This
is my work location.
June 04, 2001 Bruce Foster <VietVet67_68@hotmail.com>
from
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Correction of email address, Note @
June 04, 2001 Bruce Foster <VietVet67)682hotmail.com>
from Florida
3/7----A--------6/67----3/68
Sorry I missed the reunion,sick parent keeped me home. Are there any
a/3/7 left out there. Anyone who served under Cpt. Smaldone doring TET?
Hopeing to hear from you soon, Bruce
June 04, 2001 Phil Tolvin <philt6135@aol.com>
from Brooklyn, N.Y. http://members.aol.com/philt6135/page1.html
4/12----HHC
& B Co.----4----11/67----11/68
I have 4 photos of the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade on Page 4 of my
web site, for anyone interested. Click on the site above.
June 04, 2001 Ottis Wells <slimbigd@cs.com>
from Connersville, IN
4/12----D----2nd----?67----?68
Hello everyone I'm looking for my old buddies, drop me a letter. God
Bless You All. 4/12 Co.D 67-68
June 03, 2001 Larry L. Lawver <LLLawver@centurytel.net>
from Park Falls, Wisconsin
D trp----17th Cav----1st plt----June, 1970----July, 1970
Wasn't with the Trp long enough to make real close friends but after
all these years and the aid of this computer, I've found new and future
friends that I can share the experience with( was wounded on July 4th
1970 and was only with the trp for a week a total F.N.G.)
June 03, 2001 shane martin <jsmartin@mail.astate.edu>
from marmaduke, arkansas
5/12----bravo----2nd----sep. 69----march 70
MY FATHER WAS A MEMBER OF THIS GREAT GROUP DURING THE ABOVE TIMES.
I SIGNED A PREVIOUS GUESTBOOK ON ANOTHER SIGHT AND RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM
MY FATHERS PLATOON SGT. I HAVE LOST IT AND HOPE THAT IF HE READS THIS
ENTRY MAYBE HE CAN EMAIL ME AGAIN. MY FATHER NAME IS JAMES (JIM) V. MARTIN.
IF ANY ONE REMEBERS HIM. PLEASE EMAIL ME. I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE HIM ANY
MESSAGE. AND WOULD LOVE TO KNOW ANYTHING FROM MY FATHERS PAST. HE DOESNT
TALK ABOUT THE WAR MUCH. AND BOTH MY BROTHER AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND
OUT ALL WE COULD. AGAIN THANKS AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I AM SON OF
A VIETNAM VET. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
June 02, 2001 Charles Orick <Ex_Psychocop@webtv.net>
from Las Cruces, New Mexico
7th Support----B--------11/67----10/68
Great page for us Redcatchers,May we all stay safe
June 02, 2001 Chuck Lipton <chuxter31@aol.com>
from Orange County, California
313th SIG CO------------6/69----6/70
I was looking for friends I made with the 76th inf. trackers....Pops
from Lousiana and all the others....
Capt. Green..FB Nancy....played
guitars ....
June 02, 2001 Eddie Graf <ebsbek@bektel.com>
from Steele, ND http://www.199thmortars.com
B/5/12<>B/4/12----B----Mortar----4-68----4-69
Today is a memorial day for the B/5/12 mortar platoon. It was on this
day 33 years ago,Sunday 2 June, 1968, that we encountered our first fire
fight. God bless all who were involved, and may this date always remain
a memorial, to our comrades who did not survive, or who were wounded in
this encounter. Let us not ever forget all the REDCATCHERS, and other
veterans of this war.
Check out the above URL, for more information
on these platoon members.
Eddie Graf
June 01, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
This month honorees are James Suydam Jimmy Garbett, Raymond Moore and
Dallas Driver Listed as Missing in action when choper went down 9 Oct
69. Drop by and read the info if you do not know it or if you have any
other that is different please send it to my email address or leave it
in the guesbook on their site. Take care Clay
June 01, 2001 Sam Plott <sandlplott@netzero.net>
from Southington, Ohio
4/12----A----2nd----4/68----4/69
I recently attended the reunion at Columbus, GA. This was my first
reunion and I want to thank all those who had a hand in setting this up.
There aren't enough words to express the feelings of meeting old friends
and making new friends. Thanks to the committee that made this possible.
June 01, 2001 Mike Voorhees <mp4hees@cs.com>
from New Port Richey, FL
4/12th Inf----Bravo----3rd----4/70----10/70
Always enjoy reading coments of other Redcatchers & searching for comrads
from the past. Rick Rehbock, Larry Savino, Lt. Hubler, Tommy Lee, or
anyone else from 1970, are you out there?
June 01, 2001 Bob Carcel <Pcarcel@cs.com>
from Philadelphia, PA
B-4 -12----B----?----Mar 69----Mar 70
Any combat vet in the Philadelphia area, please e-mail me
atPcarcel@cs.com
for information on counseling and compensation from the VA.
June 01, 2001 Wayne Pennington <kpwp@home.com>
from Virginia
B-btry 2/40 arty------------Nov.67----Nov.68
new e-mail address would like to hear from any one
June 01, 2001 DAVID R. LAROSE <larosed@emh2.campbell.army.mil>
from CLARKSVILLE, TN
2nd Bn 3rd Inf----Co. C----2nd----May 66----May 68
Fellow Redcatchers, just wanted to let all know how great it was to
see so many of you at the Columbus reunion. It was my first and immediately
felt like home. I had not seen from any of origional "Boat People" in
35yrs. Hope to see you all next year. Take care and God Bless you all.
June 01, 2001 Vnce Carr <carrv@tacom.army.mil>
from St. Clair Shores, MI
D Troop 17th Cav--------2nd----6/67----2/68
Look what's hapening to the Phu Tho Racetrack! Progress.
HCM City
seeks partnership for
horse race track
HCM CITY — The city
is seeking investment to develop a 75 ha to 80 ha horse racetrack in Rach
Chiec Sports Centre. The track, to be built in HCM City’s District 2,
will replace the Phu Tho racetrack in District 11, which will continue
to operate until the new track is completed in seven years time. The Phu
Tho Racetrack will then be turned into a park. — VNS
June 01, 2001 Steve McDonald <smcdo199@aol.com>
from SC
5-12----A----3rd----Nov. '68----Sep. '69
I really enjoyed the reunion at Columbus very much. It was great seeing
all my buddies again and sharing a little time together. Those of you
who have never attended a reunion should definitely plan to do so, you
won't regret it. And, don't hesitate to bring wifes and family. Everyone
is made to feel welcome.
May 31, 2001 Gary B. Levine <garyL237@aol.com>
from Plainview, NY
3/7----B----2nd----Jan, 67----Jan. 68
Hope all had great time at reunion. Sorry I wasn't able to make it this
year. Will be in DC next year!!! Welcome Home ALL
May 31, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
Hello to all, I enjoyed my two days in Columbus, met a lot that I knew
and made new friends. I received the info on General Freund from Richard
Nelson, 2/3rd he attended the memorial service for the General. I now
have a Memorial site set up for him just as I have for General Davison
on my web site. Also I have a letter from SP4 Robert J. Morris (KIA 2
Jan 69 posted also.) Just click above on the web site URL and it will
take you to the site. Take Care Clay
May 31, 2001 Barry Wall <thewalls@asheboro.com>
from Asheboro, North Carolina
5/12----Bravo----lst----June, '68----June,'69
Just recently heard from my last platoon leader, Lt. Don Bratton.
Would
like to hear from any of the old Bravo, 5/12 bunch.
Am looking for
Charlie May who came in country around March,
'69. He was from Florida
at that time. Hope to hear soon.
May 31, 2001 Ernest Dockery <Vietvet75@aol.com>
from Georgia
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Sorry,I didn't give my complete e-mailaddress in the previous posting.Welcome
home Brothers and Sisters whomever you served with.
May 31, 2001 Ernest Dockery <Vietvet75>
from Georgia
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I was not with the 199th but a good friend of mine was. Thomas "Hillbilly"
Wilder A/5/12 69-70. Tommy doesn't have a computer so I am Entering this
for him. I was with D/75th Inf. Anyone wishing to get in touch with Tommy
can e-mail me and I will pass it on.
May 30, 2001 Randy "Doc" Brooks <RBrooks340@aol.com>
from Chicago now.Wisconsin then
5/12----HHC,C,D----Medic----4/69----10/69
I was attached to delta company before I caught Malaria and Charlie
co afterwards
May 29, 2001 Robert Smalinckas <sparroil@netrom.com>
from West Milford, NJ
71st LRRP------------Oct 67----July 68
This is for Robert Carmody Jr. Your father was a member of the 71st
LRRPs. I'll be sending you a letter tomorrow, hope it helps.
May 29, 2001 pearson herbert d. <cpearson@sonet.net>
from jasper, alabama
4th battalion 12th infantry ----HHC--------oct 66 fort benning arrived
in viet nam nov 66----may 67
i was assigned to HHC 4th battalion 12th infantry I was wounded on feb
6 1967 whoud like to here from medic who
attended to me on that day
i think it was Jack wilson would
like to here from any of the medics
who arrived with me in
novemder 1967 in the mud in long binh. and
if they remember filling sand bags with mud also our tent was the only
on
with electric lights also the christmas tree we built ouy of communication
wire.
May 29, 2001 Webmaster from
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I received the following email today:
Dear Redcatchers
Jamie
and I are so happy that we came to the reunion. It was the best thing
to happen in our lives in along time. It is hard to find the words to
tell just how wonderful we are feeling. It is just beyond words. The love
and welcome that was there all weekend. We talked all the way home about
our joy and feeling. Every hug was like having Larry there with us. Every
hug was like we could hold Larry again and he could hold us also. We were
able to talk about Larry and hear about his time in Nam. All understood
and cared for us with love. God bless all to all. Every hug was help to
heal our pain of the lost of Larry. We know that he was with us all weekend.
Loving all, Paula and Jamie
Webmaster Note: - Gold
Star Sister of Larry Smith
May 29, 2001 John Yahn <john_and_les@hotmail.com>
from Iowa
1st cav.----signal cor----head quaters----9/71----4/72
i would like to hear from anyone from the 1st and the 7th cav head quater
company. on fire base mase or Signal Mountin
May 29, 2001 tombriley <tjbriley
@ol.com> from bklyn ny
4/12 ----alpha----2----jan1970----july 1970june
looking for anyone that served with me art thompson bob henry sgt
banks kevin kelsven buddy baker jeff smitty capt purdy christman sgt bankston
etc
May 29, 2001 Frank Marcinkiewicz <fmarcink@msn.com>
from Phila. Penn.
2nd. 3rd.inf.----E Company----Recon Platoon----March23,1966----October7,1967
I hope to see some of my old friends at the next reunion in 2002 and
that all who remain are in good heath.
May 29, 2001 John Lavan <Lav270@quixnet.net>
from St James, New York
HHC 3/7------------6/66----10/67
Just stopped by to say hello. Hope everybody had a great time at reunion.
Will try to make the next one. Has anyone heard anything about Chaplain
Craig, 3/7 66/67. Will pray for all Redcatchers. AMEN
May 28, 2001 jason ball <jballz23@excite.com>
from mexia, tx
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hello. i am looking for information on my father, sp5 Romie Dean Ball.
all i know is he was in vietnam from Nov. 66 thru Nov. 67. he has never
talked about it but once told me when i was stationed at benning that
he was with the 199th. any information would help me. thank you all
May 28, 2001 Ken Waterman <ckwater@aol.com>
from Michigan
------------Feb 68----Mar 70
313th Signal Co. (started out as 298th signal Platoon)
Spent most
of my time with 4/12 foward support.
May 28, 2001 John A. Hamm <dochamm@keyway.net>
from Pomona, CA 91767
4th Bn. 12th Inf.----Co. A.----Medic----Sept. 1966----July 1967
Original origanizational member at Fort Benning, SP/5 Medic Co A. 4/12th
Bn. Looking for Lance Oyler and Jack Wilson other medics in Co.A at same
time (Benning and Vietnam). If anyone knows the e-mail, telephone number,
or address of eithere Oyler or Wilson, please advise me at dochamm@keyway.net.
Thanks, John A. Hamm, MSG, USA, (Ret).
May 28, 2001 Ian Knight <iansurf@home.com>
from Santa Ana, California
4th Bn 12th Inf----B & HHC----1st----Aug 66----Nov 67
I am sorry I could not be at the reunion at Benning this year. I find
as I age these days become more difficult for me. Today I remember guys
named Pedro Smith, Honeycutt and so many others who didn't get to live
their lives. God Bless
Sgt. Maj. Ian Knight (ret)
May 28, 2001 William (Skip) Brockner <cax1946@home.com>
from D Troop
Track Mechanic------------1967----1967
Well, I couldn't make the reunion, but here we are some thirty-plus
years later....thinking about times gone past, things we did, places we've
seen, and saying WELCOME HOME BROTHER to all Nam Vets. On this day I
honor the Memory of Clyde Owenby (KIA 1967) 2/47th...a friend I knew back
then. Yup, he's on the Wall....and to ALL the guys who never made it
back, to the buddies who were wounded, and us who are left to talk about
it. I raise a cold beer to you all, take a swig, and GOD BLESS US ALL!
And to the guys in D Troop (and you know who you are!), lol.....see ya
next year in Washington, DC.
May 28, 2001 Walter Allen baer <WABaer@earthlink.net>
from Tucson, AZ by way of Tacoma, Wa.
2/3----C----4----9/19/67----9/18/68
Entered country at Cam Rahn Bay. Was sent to the 90th repo depot and
assigned to c-2/3 and S-3 ops @ the Nah Be oil storage unit. Later wound
up as RTO for C-2/3 4th P. In late March of '68 I was transfered to A
Bty 2/40 in FDC in support of 2/3.
May 27, 2001 Doug Allen <dsallen@worldnet.att.net>
from PA http://home.att.net/~dsallen/199th
3/7----B----2nd----1966----1967
Sorry I missed the reunion - having lived in Atlanta for several years,
I know the Columbus people will take good care of the 199th.
May 27, 2001 Umberto Mendia <umendia@msn.com>
from Phoenix, Arizona
Alpha----2/3----1st----1/70----10/70
I would like to wish everyone a good Memorial Day. Hope everyone makes
out to their community's Memorial Day service tomorrow. I plan to be
there. Hello again to those who were in 1st Pltn, A 2/3. God Bless
May 27, 2001 PAUL NASIEROWSKI <PNAS777@aol.com>
from NY /LAS VEGAS
4TH/12TH----A----HQ----6/66----1067
HOPE EVERYONE THAT WENT TO THE REUNION HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE. TOP SGT.
DIMOND IF YOU SEE THIS I PROMISED JERRY I'LL CALL YOU. BUDDY KINDRICK
HOPE YOU MADE IT.
TO ALL 199TH BROTHERS IN ARMS HAVE A PEACEFUL
HOLIDAY AND LETS REMEMBER WHY WE HAVE THIS HOLIDAY .
May 27, 2001 ROBERT CARMODY from SACRAMENTO
NA----NA----NA----NA----NA
NOT A MEMBER OF YOUR UNIT-SORRY I WAS JUST A BABY! MY FATHER, ROBERT
J. CARMODY (SSGT) WAS KILLED WHILE SERVING IN LRRP DET. ON 10-27-67. 5
MEMBERS OF TEAM KILLED AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE MIGHT HAVE INFO ON
THIS OR RELATED INFO.. I AM ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN WHO THE SURVIVING
MEMBER OF THE TEAM WAS. KILLED WITH MY FATHER WERE: L.B. DIXON (PFC),
J.P. JONES (SGT) J. TURK (CPL) AAGT R.A. WILLIAMS SSGT. WRITE: ROBERT
CARMODY Jr. 6040 BRETT Dr. SACRAMENTO, CA 95842. THANKS.
May 27, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC--------March
68 ----May 69
Hello to all. I just returned from Fort Benning. I could not stay
for all the activities I have a Sunday Memorial Day Service at my church
as I do each Memorial Day. For the two days that I was there I had a
wonderful time meeting with men that I knew over 30 years ago and meeting
new ones for the first time. All of us Redcatchers have something in
common. We served our Country and we served together maybe not in the
same Battalion, Company, Platoon or Squad but we served with the 199th
in some capacity whether if be a Grunt, Cook, or any other job. We did
our best but we all have one thing in common we were Redcatchers and will
always be a REDCATCHER. God Bless all of you on this Memorial Day Weekend.
Clay
May 27, 2001 Paul Lange <plange1917@cs.com>
from Albuquerque NM
4/12, 2/40------------Feb 68----Feb 69
I hope you all are having a great reunion at Benning. I am with you
in spirit. Wishing all Redcatchers a well earned Memorial weekend and
will be in DC next year.
May 26, 2001 ron hill <rjchill@quiknet.com>
from california
hhc brigade----mp--------nov 69----oct 70
all my best to the men of the brigade, especially those who are able
to gather this weekend and remember those who
did not return. say
hello to tom wyre if he shows up, as well as preddy,cousteau, byrd, rucker,
cushing, menzies,
paige, farley, both davises and all the others with
whom
i served---and don't forget crowson.
May 26, 2001 Richard Walters <nyrichard@prodigy.net>
from Long Island, New York
Brigade Headquarters 199th----Headquarters, Headquarters Company----Communications----1966
----Nov. 1967
Sure wish I could of attended the reunion at Benning this weekend. Did
anyone attened from Brigade Headquarters Co. Is there any way of getting
a roster of people that may of attened from Brigade Headquarters ? To
all Redcatchers a happy and healthy Memorial Day Weekend!!!!!!!!!!
May 26, 2001 daniel kelly <dkellydaniel@msn.com>
from grafton ohio
4-12----a----1----11=67----4-68
just wish that i could have been ther with you on this day
May 25, 2001 daniel kelly <dkellydaniel@msn.com>
from grafton ohio
4-12----a----1----11=67----04-68
saying hi unable to come
May 25, 2001 Neil King <nking48813@yahoo.com>
from Charlotte, MI
4/12----B----?----1/70----10/70
Does anyone know if a Sgt. Savino survived? I don't recall his first
name.
May 25, 2001 Phil Tolvin <philt6135>
from Brooklyn N.Y. http://members.aol.com/philt6135/page1.html
4/12----HHC,
B Co.----4th----11/67----11/68
Wishing all the brothers well on this Memorial Day Holliday. Rmemeber
and say a prayer for those that did not return. and have a memorable and
joyous reunion.
Sincere and best wishes to all, Phil Tolvin
May 25, 2001 Pasqual Ramirez <pachuco@usa.com>
from California
4th/12th----HHC& CO D----4th----May67/May68----June/68
I want to wish all Redcatchers a great Memorial
holiday and to all
that will be at Fort Banning we will
be thinking of you. Please have
a moment of prayer
for all of our comrads that are not with us.
We
will see you all in DC next year.
Hail to all Redcatchers.
May 25, 2001 Jim Towns <jlt199@aol.com>
from Florida
Old Guard----Echo----Recon----66-67 69-70----
To all the men that could not make it to the reunion at Fort Benning
on this Memorial Day Weekend. and those at home I will be thinking of
you this weekend.May God be with you and your Family.
May 25, 2001 Jari Peltonen from FINLAND http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/polit
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Hi,
Greetings!
May 24, 2001 Jose L. Rodriguez <Joselite380@AOL.com>
from McAllen,TX
5/12----A----2nd----3/69----3/70
I recently send Gary Pierce some photos of myself and other men that
were in Nam with me,if you should be in one of them drop me an E-mail,
it would be great to here from you after all this years. Again, my thanks
goes to Pierce for putting all this together. The photos are listed under
Jose Rodriguez in the Redcatcher website. I won't be able to make the
re-union on such a short notice,but God-willing I hope to see you at the
next one next year. Redcatcher brothers forever. You all have a save Memorial
weekend.
May 24, 2001 Louis A. Yeostros <Yogi1570@aol.com>
from Sarasota Florida
199th 2/3----A & HHC----First----10/68----1/5/70
Just want to wish a Happy Memorial Day weekend to all of our Redcatchers
and their families. We need a moment of silence for all of our fallen
Heros.
May 24, 2001 Roger Brixey <rbrixey2001@yahoo.com>
from Phoenix,AZ
5th btn,12th inf----D----4th----9/68----8/69
AM TRYING TO LOCATE INFO ON KIAs DURING TOUR. CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO USER
FRIENDLY WEBSITE? ALSO, ENJOYED THIS SITE.
May 24, 2001 Robert L Cusick <RCusick102@aol.com>
from Wayne,New Jersey
2/40th----B Btry--------69Sept----70Sept
Just a note to say hi to all my fellow vets of the 199th.Well another
Memorial day is approaching and time to reflect and thank the Lord for
returning us home to our loved ones and we prayer for our brothers who
didn't make the return trip and those left behind.Some times the holiday
is hard for all of us as it becomes a weekend picnic and the reflection
of the Vet is forgotten.Let's remember the struggle and what we all went
through for our country.Happy holiday to all.God bless, Bob
May 23, 2001 Ray Stubbs <rstubbs@qwest.net>
from Boise, ID
2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry----HQ Company--------May 1967----May 1968
This site s great. I am starting to work on PTSD issues and would like
to hear form others who have had some success in dealing with recall and
the fear of the whole experence. Thanks.
May 23, 2001 Willie O. Lowe <bamafan48@aol.com>
from Satsuma, AL
3rd Battalion 7th Infantry----Bravo----3rd----9/14/68----9/14/69
Would like to hear from anyone who was in my platoon during this time.
May 23, 2001 Wayne MacKirdy <wmackirdy@icityusa.net>
from Originally California, now Colorado http://www.icityusa.net
A/4-12(FO); A/2-40FA------------Nov67----Jun68?
Weekly request for prayer for present and former Redcatchers
May 22, 2001 Gregory Payne <teetee199lib@yahoo.com > from Vancouver, Wa
4th Bn. 12th Inf.----D Co.----1st Plt.----Jan. 1969----April 1969
Write me at my E-Mail address - teetee199lib@yahoo.com
May 22, 2001 Kammy McCleery <kamccl2@pop.uky.edu>
from Originally from Massachusetts, now in Lexington, KY
All of them!! I was a DD----with the 199th for 8 months----of my year
+ tour...----1/68----8/68
To my Wonderful Redcatcher Friends and Family, I am so sorry that I
will not be with all of you in Columbus, GA this very special weekend;
however, please know that my heart is with you now and always. May you
rejoice at the happy, silly memories, pray for those we left behind and
have lost since, sing together, and hug each other like the incredible
family that we are. DDWHHs will be gladly given next year or this year
if you're in DC for Veterans Day! Kammy
May 21, 2001 Richard C. Kroncke <Security@avanticorp.com>
from Chicago, Ill
Charlie Btry 2/40 Arty----Charlie Co. 4/12 Inf----CP group----8/69----8/70
I was with Charlie Btry 2/40th. I was assigned to "charlie" co. 4/12
as an RTO at first and then made recon Sgt.
In Feb of 70, I was made
the Artillery forward observer under Capt.Purdy. I remained the F/O until
my tour was
over. I was directing arty fire when Metal of Honor winner
Sgt Richard Penry fought Heroically to save lives. I just
wish I could
have done more. If there are any of you guys out there who remember me
please drop me a line.
May 21, 2001 Jari Peltonen <delta95@go.com>
from Tampere, FINLAND http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/polit
----------------
Hi,
Greetings from Finland!
May 20, 2001 27 IDX 106 - Odinn from Reykjavik - ICELAND http://www.islandia.is/odinn
----------------
Good webpage you have here,
You are --> WELCOME <-- to
visit my webpage.
May 20, 2001 chuck clay <prcdmembr@aol.com>
from idaho
2ndBattallion----40thArtillery----A Battery----2/70----10/70
Glad to be here found an old buddy who showed me the ropes when i was
a fng.Thanks Gary
May 20, 2001 Michael C. Lacy <ironmikege@aol.com>
from Kennesaw, GA
CottonBailers----e----weapons----6/66----10/67
Looking forward to reunion, many new (old)faces will be there from E/3/7
plus the usual suspects.
May 20, 2001 Skip Brockner <cax1946@home.com>
from Lindenwold, NJ
D Troop------------1967----1967
Just checking in, got a new ISP.......@home.com same screen as AOL was.
May 19, 2001 Larry Harkleroad <hark@LIGTEL.com>
from Syracuse, Indiana
2/3----D----3rd----12/68----12/69
Would like to hear from anybody who serve during this time.12/68 to
12/69
May 19, 2001 Louis A. Yeostros <Yogi1570@aol.com>
from Sarasota Florida [ Bflo N.Y.]
2/3----Alpha and HHC----First----10/68----1/5/70
Just checking in to look for old friends. I am deeply sorrowed to hear
about Ralph. I know he will receive many prayers from his family of Redcatchers.
God Bless him and his fanily.
May 19, 2001 James A. Pius <drillsgt18222@yahoo.com>
from Drums, Pa.
4/12----B&E---TOC----N/a----8/67----10/68
I am pleased that so many good people from the 199th have taken the
time to open sites, like this one. I have been able to make contact with
men I served with and have not heard from in 30 some years and i'm looking
forward to future communication.God Bless all who made it back and those
who made the ultimate sacrifice. I wish all peace in life.
May 18, 2001 Gary Hollister <Express@clarityconnect.com>
from Greene,NY
Charlie----2----3rd----11/67----11/68
After all these years it still seems like only yesterday.
May 17, 2001 Ian Knight <iansurf@home.com>
from Santa Ana, California
4th Bn, 12th Inf----B& HHC & B----1ST & S1/S4 fwd----August 1966----November
1977
Hi all, haven't been here in a while, looking good, glad to see so many
of us reaching out to and for each other
regards
(SGT) Ian Knight
May 17, 2001 Tom Ward from
----------------
I just received the following email:
It is with great sadness
that I report the passing on Monday,
May 14th, 2001 of Ralph Figueroa,
179th Military Intelligence
Detachment, OB Section. He served from
May 1968 to May 1969 out of
Long Binh. He was 52.
The Redcatcher
web site meant a great deal to Ralph. I am
sure many of you either
knew him personally or got to know of him
through his posts to the
site or reunions. Ralph was very proud to
have served, and he will
be buried with his Redcatcher pin. I have
attached a photo of Ralph
from his days in the service, as well as a
more recent photo.
Ralph
always treated me with great kindness and respect.
Although it was
my brother who married into his family, I always felt
that I too
was part of the family. I will miss his warm laughter and
ready smile
greatly.
Ralph leaves behind Beverly, his wife of over thirty years,
and their three daughters: Renee, who married my brother Larry on
November 30th, 1996; and her younger twin sisters, Dawn and Melanie.
If
anyone is in the New York/New Jersey area, Ralph's funeral
will be
held tomorrow, Friday, May 18th, 2001 at 10 A.M. at
St. Paul
of the Cross
156 Hancock Ave.
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 798-7900
Those
wishing to offer their condolences and/or assistance
(Ralph apparently
left no will) should feel free to contact my
brother at larry.heidenberg@pobox.com
. Thank you.
Michael S. Heidenberg
May 17, 2001 David R. Larose <larosed@emh2.campbell.army.mil>
from Clarksville, TN
2/3 Inf Bn----Co. C----2nd Plt.----May 66----May 68
Hope to see you all in Columbus. This will be my first reunion. Need
your support!!!!
May 15, 2001 jerry bulzomi <bul1106@yahoo.com>
from new york
4/12----B----2----8/67----8/68
looking to talk to guys from my platoon
May 14, 2001 Tim Moore <morlaw@aol.com>
from Barnwell, SC
2\3----C----4th----March 68----March 69
In honor and memory of those of my friends from C-2-3 who fell May 14,
1968 at Camp Hun near Binh Dinh Bridge, particularly Capt. Alakulppi,
Kline, and Murphy. My best to those who helped pull us through.
May 14, 2001 Steve Weil <Weils4@aol.com>
from Fresno, California
3/7----C----3rd----7-68----7-69
just logged on 5-14-01
May 14, 2001 Steve Genser <strike@btitelecom.net>
from Clayton, NC
A4/12, B5/12, D4/12------------Feb68-Feb69, Dec69-Sept70----
Wanted to add my congrats to Eddie and JJ for a great adition to our
units history and all of our search for lost times. Great job guys! Served
as Plt Sgt for the platoon last half of first tour. Fantastic bunch of
guys and it is great to see so many faces.
May 14, 2001 Tom Kennedy <thomas_kennedy@hp.com>
from Rockville, MD(now) Nanuet, NY(then)
5/12----B & HHC----1 & Mortars----May 5, '68----May 7, '69
My thanks and compliments to Eddie Graf & JJ Johnson for the fine B/5/12
Mortar Platoon website they have just put up! It's great! Go to http://www.199thmortars.com
and have a look. Good work Eddie and JJ!!
May 14, 2001 Paul Lange from Albuquerque, NM
4/12, 2/40----C&A--------Feb 68----Feb 69
Chnaged e-mail address to plange1917@cs.com and wanted to say hello.
I can't make the reunion this year but look forward to seeing everyone
in DC next year. I will be thinking of you all in Columbus over Memorial
Day. Have a great reunion!
May 13, 2001 Frank Duffek <frankaroo80@hotmail.com>
from wisconsin
7th sup.----a----forgot----sept/67----sept/68
it don't mean nothing
May 13, 2001 Efrain martinez <martrulz@aol.com>
from corpus christi tx
d4/12----2--------5/69----5/70
Hi ,thanks for the website. I hope I hear from a fellow redcatcher.
May 13, 2001 Terry Poole <lkhtpoole@hotmail.com>
from Cannelton, Indiana
2D BN 3RD INF----C----2ND----04/1996----08/1967
I am interested in hearing from anyone who served with me in Vietnam.
May 13, 2001 Paul R Ewing <prewing@csinet.net>
from LaPorte http://www.namvets.com
2/3----E & D----2nd----5/67----5/68
Looking for buddies from the second platoon. Need pictures. Great
job on the web site.
May 12, 2001 Eddie Graf <ebsbek@bektel.com>
from Steele, ND http://www.199thmortars.com
B/5/12<>B/4/12----B----Mortars----4-68----4-69
I have just put on the net, a new redcatcher site. B/5/12 mortar platoon,
April 1968.
Eddie Graf
May 11, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
To all former REDCATCHERS from the state of ALABAMA. You are cordially
invited to join The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation for the Grand
Opening of The Alabama Veterans Memorial Honoring Alabama Veterans of
the 20th Century.
Sunday - May 27, 2001 - 5:00 pm at The Alabama
Veterans Memorial in Birmingham, Alabama. To learn more go to this link
if will give you directions on how to get to the Memorial. http://www.alabamaveterans.com/
Best to all. CLAY
May 11, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
To all former REDCATCHERS from the state of ALABAMA. You are cordially
invited to join The Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation for the Grand
Opening of The Alabama Veterans Memorial Honoring Alabama Veterans of
the 20th Century.
Sunday - May 27, 2001 - 5:00 pm at The Alabama
Veterans Memorial in Birmingham, Alabama. To learn more go to this link
if will give you directions on how to get to the Memorial. Best to all.
CLAY
May 11, 2001 KEN MOORE <KMOORE8454@AOL.COM>
from ROCHESTER NY
D TROOP 17 CAV.--------HDQ.----NOV 66 FT.BENNING----OCT.1967
ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE A TROOP PICTURE FROM EARLY 1967 E-MAIL ME AND
ILL SEND IT..WELCOME HOME MY BROTHERS....
May 10, 2001 Dennis D. Looker <wega2@execpc.com>
from wisconsin
4/12----D--------3/68----3/69
Looking for anyone who remembers Gary Howards death in nam on may 7th
1968
May 10, 2001 Mike Braun <braun@olypen.com>
from Chimacum, WA.
3/7----ECHO----1st----Dec. 1966----Nov. 1967
Looking forward to seeing more of you Great Grey-Haired Grunts of Co.E
at the reunion.
Have a safe trip!
May 10, 2001 Jim Seiler <nutzzz@netacs.net>
from Kenova, WV
4/12----B----Fourth----02-06-67----02-06-68
When is the reunion?
May 10, 2001 Phil Tolvin <philt6135@aol.com>
from Brooklyn, N.Y. http://members.aol.com/philt6135/page1.html
4/12----HHC,
Bco.----4th----11/67----11/68
Thanks for the great response and feedback on my web site.
I've
added the names and info as I have received them from you. Look for my
new Page 6 later this year. It will include your photographs and your
stories as I have received from many of you, quite a few. It should add
up to a great addition to my web site. If you have not visited yet, please
do so and help me fill in the missing names and info of the long ago but
not forgotten times.
Sincerely, Phil
May 09, 2001 V Scotty Willis <ScottyBarb@aol.com>
from North Carolina
3/7----C----3rd----July 66----Aug 67
Looking forward to the reunion at Benning. Any guys that were with the
company the first year...Don McClung (TOP will be there....make an effort
if you can....you may know he has cancer....he would sure like to see
you guys..Thanks
May 09, 2001 Tom Curtin <curtin12@erols.com>
from Clifton, Virginia http://www.tomcurtin.com
3-7
INF----Echo--------Dec 1967----May 1968
Worked in S3 until TET 68, then commanded E/3-7. Became General Forbes'
aide when he got his second star and became the MACV J1. Made a career
of the Army and later served in the 3-7 when it was in the 197th Infantry
Brigade (Seperate). Been to a few reunions. Will be at a few more. Cottonbaler,
Sir!
May 09, 2001 Skip Brockner <CAX1946@aol.com>
from the moon, where ya think? LOL
D Troop!!!------------67----67
Cheez..anyhow guys (like ya care, lol).....I'm leaving AOL the end of
the month, going to Home.com. Gonna try and use the same screen name
CAX1946.
Hope all is well with ALL you folks. Hey, anyone gets
in contact with TOP, tell him I said hi.
May 09, 2001 Mike Wilson <MW11b20@aol.com>
from In
2/3----C----4th----Feb '70----Ets'ed from 1st Cav in Mar '71
Walked point first few months, then went to Asst. gunner, and Thump
gun. Worked out of Blackhorse and Mace and other FSB's I have forgotten
the names of. 199th colors went home in Sept '70 (?) and was sent to Cu
Chi with the 25th Div. 2/27th Wolfhounds. Thier colors went home after
a few months, and got a REMF job with the 1st Cav as a perrimeter guard
in Phouc Vinh. What happend to you guys? Carranza, Nelon, Doc Geer, Wheelock,
McFAll, Doof, Banks, Sgt. Berra (Yogi), Sgt. Ford, Sgt. Hanson. Been
hearing from Mel, hope to hear from you guys.
May 08, 2001 Bob Orrison <bob.orrison@ssa.gov>
from Ellicott City, MD 21043
4/12----B----2nd ?----01/70----10/70
Also A co 7th Support AG Records Section until unit left then 71st Ord
Co (Ammo) til RTS. SGT Ayala, Forte wM60, Abercrombie, Mark with the Jump
shot, tonk, dusk at Nancy. Mailman from Hawaii. Many names and places
have faded....
May 07, 2001 James Houseknecht <JL6466H@earhtlink.net>
from Watsontown Pa
17 CAV----D Troop ---- 1st ----12-66----11-67
Just checking, I have moved and have new hometown and
new E-mail
address.
My wife and I WILL be at Ft. Benning in the hope of
finding
more 17CAV!!
May 07, 2001 Jose L. Rodriguez <Joselite@AOL.com>
from McAllen, TX
5/12----A----2nd----3-69----3-70
I was a GRUNT and carried the M-60
May 07, 2001 Dan LaClair <danlaclair@yahoo.com>
from Carlsbad, New Mexico
4/12 & D-17ACR----C----1st----Jan 69----Jan 70
Love to hear from anyone who was with D-17 from Jan-Apr 69 and with
C-4/12 from Apr 69-Jan 70. I was a platoon leader with D-17 south of
Saigon at Binh Chanh and Binh Tri Dong; then HQ found out they had a grunt
running a cav plt and dropped me into C-4/12 under Cpt Smith somewhere
south of Black Horse and east of Xuan Loc. After Smith I served under
Dials and finally Purdy. I left country just before the big fight near
Vo Xu and Vo Dat.
May 06, 2001 Mark Adams <madams04@twcny.rr.com>
from Syracuse New York
3/7----E----?----03/05/67----03/05/68
Great Unit!!!! was in the race track Siagon Tet offensive.
May 06, 2001 Don "Maxwell" Smartt <donsmartt@home.com>
from New Jersey
2/3----Echo----Mortar/HHC----5/66----8/67
So...who remember's Maxwell? How about George T.Hall? James F. Tenz?
It's been a long time but the memories linger on, don't they?
May 05, 2001 Dailey E. Bucklen <dbuck@netscope.net>
from Richlands, Va.
4/12----B/HHC--------11/6----9/67
Medic
May 05, 2001 Edwin L. Morland <morlandranch@msn.com>
from Westmoreland, KS
5th BN 12 INF----D(?)--------02/68----02/69
I was nicknamed the "Human Mortar" I was also known as "Supertroop".
I was in many different companies because they moved me around a lot.
I am looking for anyone who remembers me. I would really like to talk
with some of my buddies that I served with!
Please e-mail me
May 05, 2001 Jose L. <Joselite@AOL.com>
from McAllen,TX 78504
A 5/12------------3-69----3-70
I would like to here from anyone who served at the time I did, especially
Alfonso Martinez Puerto Rican who left on emergency back to the world,
I did't get a change to say goodbye.
May 04, 2001 Michael S. Harmelin <mharmelin@co.bonner.id.us>
from Sandpoint, Idaho
7/7----A----7/7----8/67----1/68
Looking for Kenny Johnson that was in C Co 4/12th in '67
May 04, 2001 Clay Crowder <kr4mn@charter.net>
from Ozark, Alabama http://redcatcher10alpha.com/index2.htm
199----HHC----communications----March
68 ----May 69
Hi To All,
This month on my site the Honoree is SP4 Michael E. Duval
killed in action 30 May 1970 If you want a copy of the name on the wall
go to his page and click on the small name and it will take you to the
larger one. Always free items on my site just copy anything that you
might want to use in good taste. Hope to see you at Fort Benning later
in the month. Take Care. Clay
May 03, 2001 Clyde Wyatt <alwyatt@ties.k12.mn.us>
from St. Paul Mn.
D/3/7----Delta----3rd----Mar 68----Mar 69
We are having a reunion July 14th. thru the 21st. in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
for D/3/7 68/69. Contact myself or Ronnie Bales his address is in the
database. We would like to here from more people in our unit.
May 03, 2001 Wayne MacKirdy <wmackirdy@icityusa.net>
from California, now Colorado Springs http://www.icityusa.net
A/4-12; 2-40FA------------Nov1967----Jun1968
On this National Day of Prayer - prayer for all Redcatchers - those
that have gone on before us, and those that remain.
May 02, 2001 Gregory Payne <teetee199lib@yahoo.com>
from Vancouver, Washington
4th Bn. 12th Inf.----D Co.----1st Plt.----January 1969----April 1969
I was medivaced out for a tumor opperation under the right jaw in late
April 1969; due to an unusual experience with a small airplane spraying
Agent Orange in the "Pineapple" region of our A.O. in Vietnam.
May 02, 2001 Kathi Downey Steinberg <KatsTats00@hotmail.com>
from Chicago, IL
2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry------------Jan 67----KIA Feb 24, 68
I did not serve, but my Uncle Pat Downey gave his life over there. He
believed in his country, and he was much loved here at home. My Dad and
my Grandma could never talk about Pat without crying, and now that I have
lost both of them, I am seeking to build memories of my lost and beloved
Uncle Pat through YOUR eyes...If you remember him at all, please tell
me anything about him... sad stories, funny ones, everyday life, anything.
You all came home to find your world changed, with conflicting feelings
and dark memories. He would have come home to the same. I know he wont
come home again, but those of you who did, thank you for everything you
did, for the little Vietnamese children (Uncle Pat was charmed by them)
and for a people who lost way more than we did when we left.
May 02, 2001 Tom Kennedy <thomas_kennedy@hp.com>
from Rockville, MD(now) Nanuet, NY(then)
5/12----B & HHC----1 & Mortars----May 5, '68----May 7, '69
LAST CALL (really) for the>>>> First Annual “Redcatcher Reconnaissance-in-Force
Golf Outing!!!”
Colonel Al Malone & Sgt. Tom Kennedy are organizing
The 199th Light Infantry Brigade Association’s - First Annual “Redcatcher
Reconnaissance-in-Force Golf Outing” on Saturday, May 26, 2001.
We
have tee-times reserved at the Ft. Benning Golf Course starting at 08:30
AM on Saturday, May 26, 2001. Due to the size of the group, we will be
playing a two-man scramble format. Cost is $30.00 per player and includes
Green Fees and a cart Prizes will be nominal. Bragging rights will
be available to all! Lunch & refreshments on the economy or at the turn
will be on your own. Bring your own clubs; none are available for rent.
Spikeless golf shoes (nubbies or sneakers) are required.
Transportation
will be by POV. No prisoners will be taken!
Please e-mail or phone
your interest/commitment by May 11 to:
Tom Kennedy 301-840-1409
thomas_kennedy@hp.com or
Col. Al Malone 205-988-4826 amalone49@aol.com
May 01, 2001 HALLETT,THOMAS W. <THOMAS.HALLETT@LSUSA.COM>
from MANAKATO, MN. 56001
2/40 B BTRY----C,B CO. 2/3--------12/1968----11-1969
I'M A RETIRED COL. WITH THE ARMY RESERVES, AND CONSIDER THE YEAR I SPENT
WITH THE C,B CO. OF THE 2/3RD INF. AS A FORWARD OBS. FOR THE B BTRY. OF
THE 40TH FIELD ATRY. AS THE MOST REWARDING AND IMPORTANT TIME OF MY LIFE.;!
ALL THE BEST TO THE OLD GUARD, SIR.
May 01, 2001 Kammy McCleery <kamccl2@pop.uky.edu>
from originally Mass., now living in Lexington, KY
All of them!! :-D)----ARC -- Donut Dollie----7/67-1/68 - Danang/Pleiku----@
1/8/68----8/68
Hi Guys!! The good news is terrific and the bad news is horrific...
Tha bad news is that I won't be at Benning for our annual reunion. I
have been honored to be the Brigade Musician since you guys found me at
The Wall in '84 and helped put me back together again. The problem is
that I will just have returned from the trip of a lifetime to England
and Northern Ireland with my cousin, the family genealogist... We'll
be staying with relatives everywhere we go, and we are ecstatic!! So,
I won't be there for the second year in a row to lead 'God Bless America'
and 'Auld Lang Syne'... but I know that you'll do honor to those songs
that mean so much to us who left friends behind in Nam and have lost more
comrades since we came home. Thanks to all who wrote to let us know of
friends who are still walking point for us, up ahead, just out of sight...
Sing for them with all your hearts... The other good news for those
of you who know me is that my divorce is finally happening... after 4+
years. We came to a financial settlement yesterday so it's all over but
the paperwork... I'm back to being Kammy McCleery legally; and, hopefully,
back to my old self in all other ways as well. I will be in DC in November
at the DMZ to the Delta Dance on the 10th at the Doubletree Hotel in Arlington
or Alexandria... just bring your dancing boots... :-D) I love you all
dearly... always have and always will...
Kammy, who is still without
email at home...
PS: Thanks to those of you who sent notes a while
ago... You are also great morale boosters!!!
April 30, 2001 James R. Bennett <lindalbennett@hotmail.com>
from Marietta, Ohio
Headquarters Headquarters Co.----haedquarters Headquarters Co.--------May
1969----April 1970
Would like to hear from old friends
April 28, 2001 Mel Uhlbeck <upnorth21@EarthLink.net>
from Newberry- Williamsburg Michigan
2/3----C--------Aug. 69----Aug.70
Looking for any of my old buddies. Was with the 199th for most of my
tour, and then towards the end was put with some pansy unit, the 25th
inf. Gary Wilson, Mike Wilson, Wheelock, Sgt. "Yogi" Berra, any of you
guys see this E-Mail me, id love to hear from ya.
April 27, 2001 Thomas Hain <tlhain@yahoo.com>
from Tres Pinos Calif.
4/12----ECHO----Mechanic----May 68----May 69
Its been a year since I signed in. We have lost another of our fellow
comrades Raymond Pagaran of recon E 4/12 .
He lived near Hollister
CAlif. Hope everone is doing well. I would like to hear from anyone
from E4/12 who was there during the sane time Iwas
Great Web
Site
April 27, 2001 TOM SNYDER <TVSNYDER2@YAHOO.COM>
from INDIANA then, MICHIGAN now
3/7----C----mortars----June 1967----June 1968
Would like to hear from anyone I served with. Thanks to Bill Roach,
I was able to be reunited with some good
friends after 33 years.
Bill put together a reunion in Branson, Mo. for the guys in "C" Co.
Would really like to hear
from Sgt. Jordas "Bala" Boyd, Sgt. Joe
Timko, and Sgt. "Penny" Pennington. Can't remember a lot of other
names, but faces keep coming to mind at times. Wishing everyone well.
TOM SNYDER
April 27, 2001 Jim Eubanks <ambro100@cs.com>
from C 4-12 69-70
----------------
One of the Comanche Warriors own passed away a 7:30PM in Philadelphia--Greg
Wilkins. You will be missed my comrade.
April 26, 2001 Jerry A. Smith <jasmithntexas@aol.com>
from Gatesville, TX
4th Bn. 12th Inf----C----Hq----Dec/1968----Dec/1969
I took command of Company C in a rubber plantation south of Long Bien
the day after I arrived in country for my second RVN tour. We soon moved
to FSB Elvira west of Saigon for ambush patrol operations, then north
of Saigon to secure Hoc Mon Bridge and more ambush patrol operations,
then to an operational area east of Long Bien where we were attached to
the 11th ACR for company-sized search and destroy operations. In between
we were attached for a time to the brigade of the 82d Abn Division in
RVN and to other operations. Throughout my tour the company 1st Sgt was
1SG Moses Cartegena, a superb combat NCO in every respect. Shortly after
I left the company he was killed in a minefield saving the lives of Co.
C soldiers. When I think of Viet Nam, I remember the brave soldiers of
Company C, mostly draftees, who served their country in a highly professionalism
manner, and at great personal sacrifice. God Bless them all.
Jerry
A. Smith
Colonel, Infantry, Retired
April 26, 2001 Gregory Payne <teetee199lib@yahoo.com>
from Vancouver, Washington
4th Bn. 12th Inf.----D Co.----1st Plt.----January 1969----April 1969
I was medivaced out in late April '69 for a tumor opperation, due to
an unusual experience with an airplane spraying agent orange in the "Pineapple"
region of our A.O.in Vietnam.
April 26, 2001 John S. Duff <JOHNSDUFF@aol.com>
from Sutton, MA
7 th Spt BN----B Company--------4/68----4/69
With a sad heart I want to let any of the guys who were in B Company
7th Spt BN during 68/69 who might have know LT Olson the Mechcanical Manitenance
Officer in the Maintenance Shops that he died on 4/18/01. He had retired
from the Army many years ago and had been a helicopter instructor at Fort
Rucker after retiring from the Army. Ollie had to retire a number of
years ago becasue his PTSD and pain from his helicopter crashes had got
to him. When I last talked to him in March he wasn't doing well and had
moved to NC to live with daughter but I didn't think he was going to die
on us. May he finally REST IN PEACE.
April 26, 2001 David Martin <dmartin@Promina.org>
from Monroe, Georgia
3rd of the 7th----Charlie----4th----Sept 1969----Sept 1970
No Comments
April 25, 2001 Craig Rera <Dafunkyph@aol.com>
from Queens NY
A----2----3----mar69----mar 70
Hello Sgt Breedlove
April 25, 2001 Robert L Cusick <RCusick102@aol.com>
from Wayne,New Jersey
2/40th----B--------69Sept----70Sept
Just stopped in to say hi to my fellow Vets.Hope all are well and getting
ready for the summer season.Phil,enjoyed your site and the photo gallery,
brought back memories of similar places that I encountered during my tour,I
have some old photos that I need to dig out,hell its been 31years .I spent
most of my "career" in and around FB Mace and general area of Xuan Loc.Do
remember a great opportunity to swim in the South China Sea(Von Tou)for
a weekend R&R.Regards to all,Bob
April 24, 2001 Phil Tolvin <philt6135@aol.com>
from Brooklyn, N.Y. http://members.aol.com/philt6135/page1.html
4/12----HHC,
B Co.----4th----11/67 ----11/68
Always looking for the brothers I served with. I've been recieveing
lots of good response to my web site as well a great communications from
the brothers that served at the same time period as myself. Some I remember
some not. Some remember me and some not. Check out my site, you'll find
it interesting, and you may be able to help me place some of the forgotten
names. Give me a holler if you recognize anyone. Give me a holler if you
don't.
April 23, 2001 RONALD J ZWOLINSKI <BJZ8@JUNO.COM>
from RHODE ISLAND
3/7 E CO----MECHANIC----MOTOR POOL----10/68----9/69
JUST STOPED IN TO GIVE EMAIL UP DATE,GREAT JOB!
April 23, 2001 John R Poore <JRPCSP13@AOL.COM>
from LOUISVILLE, KY
HHC------------AUG,68----OCT, 69
CHIEF FLUNKY AND SCROUNGER FOR COM SGT MAJ O.O. VALENT
NAM-NICE
PLACE TO VISIT BUT NOT TO LIVE THERE
April 23, 2001 Barry Wall <thewalls@asheboro.com>
from North Carolina
5th Bn. 12th Inf----Bravo----First----June '68----June '69
Would like to hear from some of my war buddies. Have had a hard time
finding. I was a squad leader the last three months in-country. Give
me a holler.
April 23, 2001 Roy L Wakefield <roylwakefield@hotmail.com>
from Bottineau ND
4/12------------68-69----69
I can't remember much but I have some records which I will check out.
I presently work in the Marshall Islands so
its going to take time.
Retirement isn't far off so I will be happy to hear from men who were
there during the TET
when I attend a reunion. I was a grunt and was
promoted to E-5 in the field but I never was a squad leader. . I
have
wondered is there anyway to check out a list of the men and find out my
exact unit. See you all someday.
April 21, 2001 Arne Anderson <arcanderson@fiai.net>
from Iowa
----HHC Commo & 313th. Sig. Co.--------25 Sept.'68----15 Oct. '69
Thank you for this site. Worked the BMB, Fishnet, Blackhorse, Xuan Loc
& Sig. Mt.
April 21, 2001 Donald D. Tillman <dtillman13@peoplepc.com>
from Chicago Illinois
17 th Air Calvary---- D troop----3 or 4th----December 1966----10 -27-1967
Has anyone heard fron wimplebrugh or Wrocoshkie
April 21, 2001 Robert Stanley <stanleysr@earthlink.net>
from Chicago
4th Bn/12th Inf----Co.C----3rd----10/67----10/68
Looking for anyone I served with.
April 21, 2001 Allen Thomas <al1@kih.net>
from Olaton, Ky
5/12----B----2nd----July 69----July 70
I would like to hear from anyone I served with, especially the ones
who turned the watch up on guard duty.
April 20, 2001 Stevie Phillips <sphillips@AOL.com>
from Salisbury, Maryland
3rd & the 7th----Bravo----3rd Platoon----Dec 1968----March 1969
Got dusted-off on March 27 '69---hit a Chi-Com frag on rice paddy dike.
Was at firebase Beau near battalion basecamp "Stephanie". Humped some
of "pineapples". Was with Roger Everett, Bill Riddlehoover, James Wilson,
Jake, Alan Cryder, Nyguyen Van Hai, Mecina, Toby Waggoner, Mobley,Marquette,
and Sergeant Harley.
April 19, 2001 Peter Mone <pjm4840@home.com and peter.j.mone@bakernet.com>
from Winnetka, Il 60093
179th M.I. detached to 2/3 and served as S-2 and commnder of C.I.C. at
Bn. Hdqtrs. Nha BE------------Nov. 1966----Nov.1967
Heard today from one of the Army's best battallion commanders, Colonel
Bill Healey, who I served under as S-2 of the 2/3 at the Bn. base camp
at the Shell tank farm in Nha Be. He told me about Wayne Williams website
and I Have emailed Wayne. Colonel Healey's telephone call brought back
great and sorry memories and made it seeem like just yesterday rather
than 35 years ago.
April 19, 2001 Robert Smalinckas <sparroil@netrom.com>
from West Milford, NJ
71st LRRP------------7/67----7/68
I didn't realize how much was bottled up inside of me. Untill six months
ago I thought Nam was over for me. Now I know better.
April 18, 2001 Jim Snow <jsnow@visteon
.com> from Westland , Michigan 48185
3/7, ----D----3rd----July 1969----Sept 1970
Surprise,surprise surprise...... 30 years later and I get a call from
Steve Kaiser, the first fellow grunt I've
heard from . AT first I
wasn't sure who this was , but after Steve mentioned a couple grunt names
and special
Nam events I was convinced a happening is about to happen.
The Reunion sounds super, but we need to locate
all.... looking for
Jack (John) Miles, Joe Murphy, Ron Principato, Terry Tabb, Obermeyer,
Doc Edwards,
Lt Cooper, Lt Behlmiler, Gary Witt, Ken Novak.... if
any of you read this or know of others let us know.
Already had conversation
with Gary Stell and Paul Philips. This could be the most interesting event
in our lives!
All you guys have been in my thoughts for 30 years!
April 18, 2001 Michael Yancy <mwyancy@bbtel.com>
from Kentucky
5/12 Inf----D-E----Medic----4-68----7-69
Posting my new E-mail address
April 18, 2001 STEVE MURR <STEVESAID@AOL.COM>
from PHILADELPHIA
4/12----BRAVO----CP----FEB '68----APR '69
WELCOME HOME
April 16, 2001 Steve Kaiser <sgtkai@hotmail.com>
from Novi,michigan
3/7----D & HHC----3rd----April 1969----March 1970
Hello lads.. I have just stopped into say hello . I have been working
to locate guys to attend our reunion and hope that we can all get together
again . I 'm unsure what to expect, and I have had a hard time making
up my mind as to whether I should go to this event. My final thought
is that if it turns out not to be as I might have expected what have I
lost? But i'm convinced that there might be something very special and
rewarding waiting in Georgia so i'll be there and urge you to do the same.
If you too are unsure about attending this event, send me an email and
I'll share my thoughts about it with you.
April 16, 2001 Tom Kennedy <thomas_kennedy@hp.com>
from Rockville, MD(now) Nanuet, NY(then)
5/12----B & HHC----B - 1 & Mortars----May 5, '68----May 7, '69
LAST CALL for the>>>>>>>>> First Annual “Redcatcher Reconnaissance-in-Force
Golf Outing!!!”
Colonel Al Malone & Sgt. Tom Kennedy are organizing
The 199th Light Infantry Brigade Association’s - First Annual “Redcatcher
Reconnaissance-in-Force Golf Outing” on Saturday, May 26, 2001. Plans
for Location, time and format will be based on the number of golfers who
commit to participating, the course we play on and the tee-times available.
We are considering a 2-man scramble or a dogfight format. Lock & load
(tee-time) will be as early as possible. We will target 08:00-09:00AM
Cost is estimated in the $40-50 per person range, will include greens
fees and cart. Prizes will be nominal. Bragging rights will be available
to all! Lunch & refreshments on the economy or at the turn will be on
your own. Equipment rental is doubtful, so plan on bringing your own clubs.
Transportation will be by POV.
Sign-up can be as a foursome, triples,
doubles or singles, or make a team(s) from your old Squad, Platoon, Company
or Battalion! For groups less than a foursome, we will pair to fill out
the group.
No prisoners will be taken!
Please e-mail or phone
your interest/commitment by April 1st to: Tom Kennedy 301-840-1409 thomas_kennedy@hp.com
or Col. Al Malone 205-988-4826 amalone49@aol.com
April 15, 2001 tom reilly <marei@mindspring.com>
from atlanta, georgia
3rd/7th----charlie----first----july/1968----july/1969
bronze star, two purple hearts, combat infantrymen's badge. served as
straight infantry then as a war correspondent. learned the basic vietnamese
language. have over 600 photos. also visited thailand and japan.
April 15, 2001 Charles Ralph Stewart <ralph292@juno.com>
from Sierra Vista, AZ
3/7----E co----1st & 3 rd----June 1966----Oct 1967
Looking for E-3/7 members to join other unit members in Fort Benning
for reunion on 24 May 2001. Have about twelve possible shows at the present
time.
April 15, 2001 Wayne Williams <wlw70458@bellsouth.net>
from Slidell, LA http://www.hhs1958.org/TOG
The
Old Guard----Charlie and Echo------------
I hope by now you have been made aware of and have paid a visit
to the newly created web site ( www.HHS1958.org/TOG ) that honors one
of the 199th LIB’s remarkable battalions, the 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry
(The Old Guard). This new site is unique in that it was designed and organized
to allow each member assigned to The Old Guard a place on the Internet
to share their memories and post their personal photos and memorabilia
for the specific unit they were assigned. Found at this new site are pages
set aside for the specific companies/platoons of The Old Guard. From the
Battalion Headquarters to Company E, each organization within the 2nd
Battalion now has its own place not only to post photos and memorabilia
but a place where you can leave a message, post your current mailing and
email addresses, and even list your actual duties. Please stop by and
pay a visit to this new site, you’ll be glad you did.
Wayne Williams
TOG
1966-1967
April 15, 2001 Tim Morton <morton-ia@msn.com>
from Polk City, Iowa
3/7 medic----HHC-CCo.----3rd----May 1967----Dec 1967
It was a geat unit to be with. I am looking for other medics from the
3/7
April 14, 2001 ED WILLIAMS <DADWARD@WORLDNET.ATT.NETW>
from WHARTON N.J.
2/40th Artillery----C battery----5th section----1966-67----Oct. 19 ,1967
Looking for old friends from C/Battery 2nd/ 40th
April 14, 2001 Cecil L.Lewis <ceasar@beachlink.com>
from Fairfield, N.C.
2nd/3rd----E----4th----05-67----01-68
Hello E company
April 14, 2001 Don Lamb <lambdk@juno.com>
from Washougal, WA
5th Bn - 12th Inf----Company B----Motar----April 1968----April 1969
Living in Washougal, WA.
April 13, 2001 Skip Brockner <CAX1946@aol.com>
from Lindenwold, NJ
D Troop------------67----67
OK guys......ready for a Good Laugh?
I'll be 55 in July......I'm
gonna be a Daddy AGAIN about December, LMAO. OK, Joe, Jim, Top.....quit
yur laughing...you to Camy!
April 13, 2001 Kelli Kirchoff <kkirchoff@postalcu.org>
from Minnesota
----------------
I don't know if my dad Ray Kirchoff served with you all, but any info
would be great. I know that he was stationed in Long Binh from 1966-1968.
He worked in the supply depot.I know that his US# was 65005061.
I
have to pull the information regarding his time served from some files
that need to be found. If you or anyone that you served with would have
served with him, if you could please let me know. I know that he also
had a good friend with him that lived or lives in California. His name
(friend) was Doug Green.
Any info would be great. THANK YOU!
April 13, 2001 Louis Yogi Yeostros <Yogi1570@aol.com>
from Sarasota Florida [ was Buffalo N.Y.]
2/3----A & HQ's----First----10/68----1/70
Just checking in. Always looking for " REDCATCHER " buddies. Next Alpha
reunion is 2003 in Seattle. Anyone interested please contact me and I
will get the info you need. We had alot of fun at the last one in Boston
last July. This is also a good tool for healing or helping brother " REDCATCHERS
" Hope all is well.
April 13, 2001 Robert L. Cusick <RCusick102@aol.com>
from Wayne,New ersey
2/40th----B--------69Sept----70Sept
Just a note to say hello to all my fellow soldiers of the 199th.Great
site to locate old friends and remember our history.Hope all enjoy the
Easter season with family.I remember way back when holiday's were just
another hump in the bush.Jerry of Avaition Fireball sorry don't remember
that specific incident but I believe that you were refering to FB Mace
at the foot of that Big Mt.That was our home away from home.So many incidents
that they all run together.I remember when they brought in the 175 guns
for a short mission and almost destroyed that base.My thanks to all the
chopper guys for the great support.Hey if anyone visits our State(NJ)
please checkout the Vietnam museum at the GS Arts Center.Lots of memories
and moments of thought of our past.They did a great job as a tribute to
us vets. God Bless to all,regards Bob
April 12, 2001 Tim Moore <Morlaw@aol.com>
from Barnwell SC
2-3----C----4th----3/68----3/69
Would like to hear from anyone in C-2-3 68-69
April 12, 2001 Mike Feldpausch <holtfolks2@cs.com>
from Holt, Michigan
D ----17----2nd----3 Mar. 1969----2 Mar. 70
Planning on being at the reunion at Ft. Benning. Looking forward to
seeing all of you again.
April 12, 2001 Gregory Payne < 2>
from Vancouver, Washington
4th Bn 12th Inf----D Co----1st Plt----19 Jan 1969----26 April 1969
I was medivaced out due to a tumor opperation under right jaw due to
an Agent Orange exposure.
April 12, 2001 Richard E. Minnis <Richard.Minnis@US.Army.Mil>
from Washington, DC
3d Bn, 7th Inf----B----3d----Jun, 1966----Oct, 1967
Ron, Thanks for your note. Hopefully, this time around, I have entered
Mr. Minnis' e-mail address in the correct position in the guest book.
Lois forwarded your message to him, through State Department channels,
to the U.S. Embassy. She told me she expects him to return to Washington
about 05 May. With warm regard, Rick Walsh
April 11, 2001 Richard Reid <rjreid@1st.net>
from Bloomingdale, OH 43910
7th Support Battalion----A Company--------November 1969----October 1970
Terrific site! First time in over 30 years that I've seen names that
I recognized from when I was there. Hope to hear from someone.
April 11, 2001 Jerry D. Kelley <fireball20@earthlink.net>
from Nederland,TX
Fireball Avaition------------Dec.68----Dec.69
Just check in.looking forward to next Month.Question?When moved to the
A/O Around Black Horse, I flew a Med-evac mission one night in the middle
of the monsoon,I went out to a firebase near the base of that Big Mountain.Pickup
a Trooper that had got had got Burnt very bad. Flew him to the 93 evac
in long Bin Does any one remeber this nightand the trooper Name?I have
wonder about him for 30 yrs.contact me at my E-maill adress. Two Zero
Out.
April 11, 2001 KEN MOORE <KMOORE8454@AOL.COM>
from ROCHESTER NY
D TROOP 17 CAV.------------66-BENNING TO CAT LAI 67----OCT 67
I HAVE A TROOP PITURE FROM EARLY 67 AT CAT LAI THAT I CAN SEND TO ANY
OF MY TROOP BROTHERS VIA E-MAIL.....JUST ASK AND ILL SEND IT...WELCOME
HOME BROTHERS AND SISTERS...
April 10, 2001 Larry Spaulding <lrs@internet1.net>
from Bellevue, MI
4/12----C----1st----8/69----8/70
Just checking in to say hello again, still looking for a man by the
last name of Gillis. He was from New York and served with me in C/4/12
April 10, 2001 John Taphorn <taphorn4@aol.com>
from Cincinnati, Oh
3/7----Bravo----1st----08/69----08/70
This webpage is great to find! Brings back some memories and unanswered
questions.
April 09, 2001 William E. Roach <wroach1007@aol.com>
from Glendale, AZ.
3/7----Charley----3rd.Pl.&Co.RTO----Oct.1966----Nov.1967
Just downloaded a rare and not too well known picture taken Jan.1969
of a meeting of the 199th.with the V.C. in V.C. controlled area near Nui
Ba Den in Tay Ninh Providence, This was the only meeting of U.S. forces
with the V.C. resulting in the release of 3 U.S. P.O.W.s, you can access
this picture at, photopoint.com at the top right, visit albums, type
in my E-mail address wroach1007@aol.com it is located in book 4, picture
#27
Good Luck, Bill
April 09, 2001 Charles Engel <redleg26@webtv.net>
from new york/arkansas
2/40 art----A btry--------nou 67----feb 69
just seet up webtv. will be back often. looking for old friends.