Total: 248 guests
Name: Doug
Sterner
Website: Hall Of Heroes
Museum
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Pueblo, Colorado
Time: 1999-03-05 04:59:16
Comments: GREAT STUFF! The pics of "The Mountain" bring back
memories. Just another Shake 'N Bake E-5, A Company, 65th Engineers at
Dau Tieng. Pulled a bunch of tracks out of Sui Dau Oct 1970 that were bogged
in mud. We flew in several bridges and managed to shoot down what I think
was the only Flying Crane to go down during the war when we detonated a
blast below it. Fortunately it and crew managed to survive. Those were
the days. PIO took a photo of us moving in bridgework that ran in 25th's
Newspaper. Anyone having a copy would make my day. Keep up the good work. |
Name: Randy
Isbell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Marietta, Georgia
Time: 1999-03-05 04:12:30
Comments: Great site, Randy! I only have a handful of photos
from my tour with Co. D, 2nd/12th from Sept. 69 to Sept. 70. I was a Shake
n Bake and spent time in Cu Chi, FSB Pershing, Ho Bo & Boi Loi Woods,
Trang Bang, the Rubber Plantation at Dau Tieng, and a couple of months
on the top and sides of the Black Virgin Mountain. Want to take my wife
on your photo tour so she can see some of the places I mentioned in my
letters home. I met her in Daytona Beach, Florida a week before I shipped
out and really got to know her through the mail. Ten years later, we finally
decided to marry. Now thirty years later, she'll finally get to see the
AO I described. Again, thanks for the good work and Welcome Home! |
Name: Alfred
L. Peterson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: El Paso Texas, (45th Surgical Hospital, Tay Ninh Base
Camp)
Time: 1999-02-25 14:37:25
Comments: First Tour, I Drove Medical Supplies from Tay Ninh
to Long Bien and back to Tay Ninh, for 45th Surgical Hospitol, and unloaded
the WIA's and KIA's, 1968 - 1969. In 1968 45th Had 68 MASS CASUALTIES,
25th Inf. Fighting on Nue Bau Dinh (Black Virgin Mountain) In 1969 45th
Had 124 MASS CASUALTIES, 25th Inf. and 1st CAV. Fighting on Nue Bau Dinh.
In 1969 1st Cav. 6 Hooches got hit with 4 B-40 Soviet made rockets, that
leveled the Hooches, after putting the fire out along with many others,
we looked for wounded and found none, accross the street there was a good
movie playing, BONNIE & CLIDE, so I guess if there was a bad movie
we would have had casualties, GOD was watching out for us that night. Second
Tour, I Moved Fire Bases, and Hauled Powder & Projoes, 26,500 miles
all over South Viet Nam in 7 months til ETS, 86th trans co., Long Bien,
1970 - 1971. |
Name: Richard
T. Rhoads, Jr.
Website: Dusty's
Domain
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Sylvester GA
Time: 1999-02-15 00:07:22
Comments: Randy, You've done a fine job here, Welcome Home!
Going back to hit the pictures...wanted to get the guestbook done in case
I get kicked off before I get the chance. Came in off of the VietNam Vet
WebRing. Come visit if you get the chance. |
Name: Wayne
Rhoades
Website: none
Referred by: Net Search
From: virginia
Time: 1999-02-09 03:34:24
Comments: Just looking for anyone who was in HH/Company and
was with the mortor platoon. 4.2 In 1967-1968 . Mech. Inf. |
Name: robert
paquin
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: east washington nh
Time: 1999-01-24 04:15:28
Comments: well done------ I served as infantry with the 2nd/5th
cav. I always was greatfull for the armor support no matter whos it was.I
liked the dusters. I also worked in 111 corp. Michelin rubber Tay Ninh
up and along the border. job well done. again thanks for the support. when
I think of armor I think of it as it is and not whos it was. you all kick
ass. purple sector out. |
Name: Ryan
Nelson
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Minneapolis,MN
Time: 1999-01-24 00:53:33
Comments: Doug Huffman told me this was a good site to visit.
My uncle(David Johnson) died in Cambodia while serving in the army. In
the tank division. |
Name: loren
peterson
Website: Heart
Of IllinoiSS Super Sports
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Illinois
Time: 1999-01-22 00:43:31
Comments: Randy, -WELCOME HOME- Well done, well said. Yolanda
gave me your address. Take care and Good luck Loren RVN 67-8 |
Name: harry
e. carter
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: heflin,al
Time: 1999-01-16 19:58:13
Comments: just a comment--while with the 2/14th infantry in
1966, we were on a sweep of the boi loi woods and at the end of a long
hot boring day of following the the cat in front of you, we were told that
we would be picked up by a unit of the 5th mech. as we linked up with the
bobcats one of our guys noticed a king cobra poking its head above the
tall grass in the clearing. soon several other of our boonie rats were
calling out the locations of other kings as they popped up. goes without
saying that it did not take long for all us tired souls to get in and on
the waiting tracks and di-di mau. anyway, i know it was before your time
but thanks for the ride! |
Name: Joel
Scotti
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Brooklyn
Time: 1999-01-16 00:48:46
Comments: You have done a marvelous thing, you should be proud.
I was with the 7/11 Arty attached to the 4/23 Inf. C Co (Mech), March 66
to March 67. Had also done one short tour prior to that as a Huey gunner
with the 82nd Aviation down in Vung Tauin '65. Peace. |
Name: David
L. Duhon
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Louisiana
Time: 1999-01-07 02:29:56
Comments: I SERVED WITH A TROOP 3/4 CAV. 25 TH. INF. FROM JAN.
TO DEC. 1970. |
Name: Larry
Rice
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Dexter, MO.
Time: 1999-01-05 18:42:37
Comments: Wish I had the pictures I took during my tour, yours
brought back some sweet and not so sweet memories. welcome back Jack.1/27Wolfhounds
C Company May 69-April 70 |
Name: Phil
Knauth
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Time: 1999-01-05 10:21:56
Comments: Thanks for a hell of ride through your year. I was
plt ldr, 1st platoon, Alpha Company, 1/27 Wolfhounds. Christmas 1997 returned
to Viet Nam as a tourist with my wife & brother. We drove from Saigon
to Tay Ninh via Cu Chi. Spooky, but OK. Nui Ba Den is as beautiful as ever
she was, the bitch! |
Name: Fred
Probst
Website: Trucking
in Vietnam
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: THEN - Hialeah, Fl. NOW - Kansas
Time: 1999-01-03 16:34:50
Comments: You've put together a great site. I enjoyed both reading
about your experience and looking at the pictures. Brought back a lot of
memories. I was with the 566th and 24th Trans. Companys during my tour
in 68. Welcome Home! |
Name: Bara
Willis
Website:
Referred by: AngelFire
From: San Diego, Ca., (from Lancaster, Pa.)
Time: 1999-01-03 05:41:24
Comments: Thank you for sharing with me. My late fiance was
Gerald Lee McKinney, PFC in Ist AirCav, 7th Cav, 6/'67-11/'67 Welcome home,
and thank you for being here! |
Name: Amanda
Samkowiak
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Michigan (Detroit)
Time: 1999-01-03 03:22:20
Comments: If there is anyone who can help me, I would really
appreciate it. My father was in the 161th 5th Mechanized Division during
the Vietnam War and he is wanting to know the history and what happened
to his unit. If anyone can give me information about it, that would be
great. Thank you!! Amanda |
Name: Glenn
Cassell
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Newnan, Georgia
Time: 1999-01-01 05:59:26
Comments: I am a bobcat co. C 1/5. 6-68 thru 6-69, 2nd platoon.
I would like to hear from some of my buddies, Kirk, Gary Sheets, Felty,
or anyone else that was in the ambush at Ben Cui. Also, I visit Johnny
Camp's grave in Decatur, Georgia frequently. He was killed in the Hobos
3-15-69. Does anyone know what happened to Lutenant Kline? Thanks for this
site. Bobcat Forever |
Name: tim
wardley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: baltimore md
Time: 1998-12-31 04:09:10
Comments: welcome home brother. was real pleased to see photo's
of a troubled time. i was there - sept 68 to sept 69 1st platoon.....you
were not alone....and they will never be forgotten thanks tim |
Name: Gary
Harding
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Denver, CO
Time: 1998-12-30 22:49:24
Comments: Help Help. I was with the 25th 12/69 to 5/31/70 as
an 11B ground pounder 3/22 company C. We were the company that was pounded
by our own artillery. One of your web links is to Doug Huffman Vietnam
Journey. One of the pictures is a bridge crossing into Cambodia. I am positve
this is the site we were at inside the tree line in this picture. That
was May 6, 1970. We supported a mechanized unit and I am sure this was
his. I need his e-mail address. I tried clicking on his but my system can't
read it. Can this site help. Your site is a great source for info. and
pictures. I am trying to get all I know about KIA's I knew put on the Virtual
Wall Web site.. Thanks |
Name: Bob
Hughes
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Macon Ga
Time: 1998-12-29 21:05:29
Comments: 25th, Cu Chi, Dau Tiang, Ho Bo, Michlin, Hwy 1, Aug67-Aug68.
Foward ground control (radio-"Delta Gator"). Excellent site first time
visitor.(Buck Stripe) |
Name: John
Morgan
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Battle Creek, MI
Time: 1998-12-28 19:16:29
Comments: I served with Co A 2 Bn 34th Armor, from April 1969
thru April 1970, we worked with the 1/5 alot in the Hobo's, and around
Cu Chi, before being moved to Tay Ninh...... How about the 3/4 Cav guys........
Remember the Boi Loi Woods, damn such sweet times... |
Name: Nick
Forleades
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Douglasville, Ga.
Time: 1998-12-28 02:55:01
Comments: It is a great wedsite. I was with 1/5th 3rd plt 9/69-9/70.
The pictures brought back many memories. Thank you. |
Name: TIM
SAUERESSIG
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: VAN NUYS CA
Time: 1998-12-20 23:10:19
Comments: WAS WITH 9TH INF 67 68 1O1ST 68 69.HOOKED UP WITH
YOU ATNAMIETS CHAT RM.DIG THE PICS CAME IN SAME AS YOU BIEN HOA LONG BIEN
DEAL THAN WENT DOWN SOUTH...HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL CHECK BACK LATER OUT |
Name: Erich
Davison
Website: Vietnam
Veterans Tribute Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Granville, Ohio
Time: 1998-12-17 23:09:34
Comments: Your page is GREAT!!! I really loved it. It's nice
to see a Vietnam Veteran take the time to teach us what we did not see
and need to know. I have two uncles who were in Vietnam. I lost one of
them last year at the young age of 49. Please visit my homepage and sign
the guestbook. Thank you for putting your life on the line for our country.
WELCOME HOME!!! God bless and Merry Christmas. |
Name: tom
rosini (aka) rosie
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: pennsylvania
Time: 1998-12-14 01:12:54
Comments: great page. i served with the 11th cav in 1970 and
we worked with the 25th on QL1 keep up the great work! will stop back from
time to time to see how things are going. anyone else who served with the
1/11th cav, drop me a line. basecamp ZION. fire support base HENDERSON.....
track #33 " bits and pieces" |
Name: Innis
Moy
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Shoreline,(Seattle)
Time: 1998-12-13 19:19:10
Comments: 2nd & 3rd Tour 69-71. 12 EvacHosp, 159 Dust-Off
(Ethel's Ambulance) CMDR's chopper. It's a honor to be on this page. Great
bunch of guys at Cu-Chi,(25 Div). Also want to thank the fire support from
gunships, and Mech Inf.(Senior Dust-Off Medic. |
Name: Dennis
Mcgill
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Wisconsin
Time: 1998-12-12 03:31:28
Comments: I flew into Cam Rohn Bay about the same time. Then
went to D Troop 17 Cav,199th |
Name: VET100/The
Bouncer
Website: 25th Div LRRPs/75th Ranger
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Sumner Wa.
Time: 1998-12-04 07:00:35
Comments: Hey this is VET100 and because of your site I was
able to find my old unit website and attend my first RANGER reunion,and
I met some of the guys I was in Nam with.I guess I am here to say THANK
YOU and WELCOME HOME Brothers. VET100/The Bouncer |
Name: Thelma Howse
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Carson City, Nv.
Time: 1998-12-03 06:26:19
Comments: Randy, Thanks for suggesting a visit to your page.
You did a tremendous job! I find it hard to express how it touched me.
I was twelve when my brother Jim was KIA. Didn't really have a clue until
it was to late. There have always been questions in my mind about what
it was like for him, and now I have a better idea. I'm truly thankful that
God brought you home. |
Name: Bob
Andrews
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Onset Ma
Time: 1998-12-02 11:18:31
Comments: Btry A; 25th AAA Sp, Korea 51-52 |
Name: joe
padilla
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: olathe ks
Time: 1998-11-30 18:45:10
Comments: served with 1st wolfhounds, loved your tour. great
work |
Name: Pat
Barrett
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Anacortes, WA
Time: 1998-11-30 05:55:54
Comments: I am on a mission to help a friend... my friend Larry
Tomovick was wounded in Nam January, 69... is trying to find a friend he
had who saved his life... only can remember his last name .. "Millam"...served
with 3/4 Calvary, A Troop on tank. Also had a guy they called "Smiley"
and another by the name of Bob Grimes... if you can give me an idea how
I can find "Millam" I'd appreciate it. So many options... but what would
be the best way? Pat |
Name: Bob
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Vermont Mountains
Time: 1998-11-29 11:34:59
Comments: Great homepage! Nice work Randy! Served with C Company
1/5th 1966 went over from Hawaii. Track 33. Pig gunner. Remember it all
too well. Especially "vacation spots" like HOBO, BOILOI, Xuang Loc, Michelin,
Finlonh, C and D Zones, TayNinh GoDaHa, across the river in CuChi, Cambodia
(oops that's right! 1/5th never went there!;) February 14, February 18
with Fernandez. St. Valentines Day Massacare. And those WWI trenches and
bunkers! |
Name: Steve
Kosby
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Palo Alto Ca.
Time: 1998-11-28 02:57:19
Comments: 14th aerial port crb 69-70 |
Name: Earnest
Rice
Website:
Referred by: NewsGroups
From: Dyer, Tennessee
Time: 1998-11-27 03:52:44
Comments: 196 INF. Dec.97 to Dec.98 |
Name: PETE
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Dallas
Time: 1998-11-14 04:59:11
Comments: Hello Randy; took the pic tour"awsome" brought back
a flood of memories! Was in your general area 1967-1968,combat engr e-co
65/25. Tay-ninh,nui-bah dinh,cu-chi,etc.believe the village between blac-virgin
and tay-ninh was trang-bang.miss the smell of the fires in the villages,like
insence,miss the bom-d-bom.i don't miss the leechs and the mud.tripped
out at the huge swimming pool shaped like a shell up in michelin plantation
we were "kids" trying to stay alive .seems like a lifetime ago! i look
around now and wonder "why" don't even recognize america anymore thanks
man. |
Name: Mike
Loyd
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Washington State
Time: 1998-11-13 21:27:22
Comments: Well done Randy. I was in company B 4th platoon 68-69.
Thank you for taking the time and sharing your photos. |
Name: Doug
Huffman
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Seattle
Time: 1998-11-13 00:07:22
Comments: I rode on "The Good The Bad & The High", In country
Aug '69 to Aug '70, Your pictures are like deja vu, We also went to Cambodia,
Dau Tieng, Xuan Loc, etc. |
Name: Wade
Genthner West
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Florida.. (Back in the World)
Time: 1998-11-12 16:15:58
Comments: Was PIO 25 INF DIV, Worked in Building just to right
of the big Electric Strawberry in your HQ pic. Was there 90/91, after knee
chopped up in Tay Ninh. Semper Gumby (Always Flexible) |
Name: Jose
L Garcia
Website: NAM
NOMADS
Referred by: From a Friend
From: then Huron, CA now Porterville,CA
Time: 1998-10-25 16:48:05
Comments: Your site is one hell of a tribute to the men you
served with. I was with the 57th Trans and we had an APC for a short time
in '71 up at Khe Sanh and Vandergrift. I was on it for awhile. I can relate
to the skin and bones pics also. We lost some men during my tour but nothing
compared to the losses you and everyone else had. God Bless you and yours
and the memories of all those that remained in country. |
Name: Jim
Ellsworth
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Memphis, TN
Time: 1998-10-25 07:56:37
Comments: Was hyperlinked from the 159th Med Det (Helicopter
Ambulance) website. I was a pilot in that unit from Nov 67 to Feb 69 and
flew countless medevacs for the "Bobcats" cause you guys were like bloodhounds
on Uncle Charles. Hope you are well and thanks for the tribute. |
Name: Michael
Gort
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Greenwich, CT
Time: 1998-10-24 20:01:47
Comments: I was a pilot with the 159th Dustoff Detachment 12/69-1/70.
WIA 12/23/69. Thanks for the photos and the tribute to the men of the 159.
Michael Gort |
Name: Jerry
Mahaffey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Olin, N.C.
Time: 1998-10-24 04:49:02
Comments: Randy, when I first got to my unit in mid Nov,70 they
were talking about some unit getting ambushed. It must have been you .
I'd like to know the details of the ambush . Was it on the way out, or
in? Was any VC killed? How many Arvns killed? etc........I tried to e-mail
without using the guest book,but it wouldn't go...... I have a couple pictures
I,d like to send you if I can get someone to show me how on this thing.....
..Jerry.... |
Name: COL.
Mel Drisko
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Richmond, VA
Time: 1998-10-19 13:05:44
Comments: Thanks for the info on "I'll Try, Sir", Randy. I was
with the VN Airborne Brigade, '65-66, the 2/2 Inf, 1st Inf Div, '69-70,
and Bde Cdr of the 1st Bde, 25th Div (1/5th, 1/19th, 1/27th) Schofield
Bks, HI '79-'81. |
Name: Jerry
B. Mahaffey
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Olin,N.C.
Time: 1998-10-18 09:32:34
Comments: No,I don't remember your guy from AIT,but the whole
time I was in Viet Nam we were in Xuan Loc or Bear Cat. Going from one
to the other. In fact , my LT. was releived of his comand for refusing
to send us out on ambush during Christmas of 1970.My next LT came from
B company but I don't rember his name. I do remember fire base Swarze.
In Feb. or March of 71 our cp was heavily mortared and we took some KIAS
and lots of WIAS We had just left firebase Swarze once, and it started
taking mortars.We sat on small hill and watched, We could hear the VCs
mortars leaving the tubs so we saddled up and went after them , to no avail.
I have really enjoyed your site.Viet Nam lives with me every day.I grew
up and became an old man in one year.Do you have any idea why my LT came
from B co? |
Name: Jerry
B. Mahaffey
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Olin, N.C. 28660
Time: 1998-10-16 23:24:15
Comments: I was a medic with Co. A 1st Plt. 1/5 (mech) 25th
Infantry from Nov. 70 to April 71. |
Name: brenda
m. montgomery
Website: vignettes
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Vancouver Canada
Time: 1998-10-11 09:07:39
Comments: came by the VNV web ring .. end of evening and I spent
the better part of an hour going thru' all your photos and following up
your link stories ... well done. In particular I was struck by the photos
from the DC-8 over Anchorage. Some troops never got off the ground .. I
was on site when a DC-8 en route CRBay, 27/11/70 crashed on take off at
Anchorage. Something I can not and will not forget. I liked your homecoming
pictures ... nice family. Hoping you have since regained the weight you
lost ... said with a smile. Thank you for your service and welcome home. |
Name: Jerry
Duccilli
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Brooklyn NY
Time: 1998-10-09 09:45:39
Comments: Someone once said they'll never get any older God
rest there souls. I served from 9/67 to 9/68 , I was up north around Quang
TRI my mos , I was acombat engineer. I Don't think I would like to live
that year over again. Best of luck to you buddy. |
Name: Chuck
Website: Gecko Country
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Sunny & Hot Tucson, AZ
Time: 1998-09-25 07:26:35
Comments: Great site Randy. Lots of hard work and many hours
went into it and it shows. Enjoyed all your pages and your pics. God Bless
and Welcome Home brother. Cam Rahn Bay, Republic of Vietnam 8/67-3/69
Never Forget Our POW/MIA's
No Man is Dead Until He is Forgotten
Let's Bring Them Home in 1998
|
Name: Yolanda
Harrell
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: 3rd Rock From The Sun
Time: 1998-09-25 02:39:05
Comments: I don't remember Vietnam, but I read about it. I guess
I was too busy exploring the galaxy :) |
Name: vnssgt
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Fla.
Time: 1998-09-22 05:31:41
Comments: Just wanted to say Hi and Welcome Home from another
comrade from the "Electric Strawberry". Served with the 4/9th Manchu 9/69-10/70,
Inf Plt Sgt. I enjoyed your site. Was in alot of the same AOs as you...think
I did some OPs with 1/5. Take care, send a sitrep if you like. KEEP-UP-THE-FIRE
Ron |
Name: Michael
J. Mokler
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: South Boston, Mass.
Time: 1998-09-21 19:22:37
Comments: I was surfing the net and saw your home page. Great
Job. I was with HHC 25th Supply & Transport Btln from 74-76. Made a
lot of friends while I was in. Take Care. |
Name: Walter
Owens, Jr.
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Severn, Maryland
Time: 1998-09-15 05:18:01
Comments: I was a member of Co B, 1st , 5th Mech, I went to
Viet Nam with the Division from Hawaii. I was in Cu Chi with the Div, from
Jan 1966 to Dec 1966. |
Name: Donald
B. Fugitt
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Kennewick, WA
Time: 1998-09-14 02:51:38
Comments: Hi, Saw your tribute and pictures of the DustOff.
Brought back many memories. I was the Senior Tower Operator at the 93th
Evac during 1968, 1969, and until May of 1970. I flew on many missions
during that period as a "Patient Protector". Just a note to say: Thanks
for the tribute. "Uncle Don" @ "DustOff Tower" dbfugitt@owt.com "O peace,
bless this mad place." Thomas Merton |
Name: James
Brian O'Keeffe
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Upper Arlington, Ohio
Time: 1998-09-05 18:29:21
Comments: Great site Randy. Served as a medic with A Troop 3/4
Cav, Nov. 68-Sep.69. Your flicks brought back alot of memories having stomped
through the same neighborhood. |
Name: Dave
Cox
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arizona
Time: 1998-09-02 14:43:42
Comments: Great site, Randy! The photo section really brought
back memories. We coulda used that minigun in the 3/4 Horse! Not to take
anything away from a .50. Mechanized was a different life, for sure, with
a special set of problems (mines, RPGs, recoiless rifles, etc.). Good job.
Keep it up. Dave Cox 1st Plt., A Trp., 3/4 Cav 1965/66 |
Name: linerunner
Website:
Referred by: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement
From: Hyattsville, Md.
Time: 1998-09-02 03:31:17
Comments: Randy, nice job I loved the pic's & the short
stories. I enjoy our chat on mIRC #vietnamvets. Tay Nihn was a awful place
to be at. I hated every minute I was there. But you know what I would go
back if I had to. I was at FSB Saint Barbara in 69-70. I hope some day
we can meet. I enjoy meeting and getting to know Vietnam Vets. Good luck
on your page it is a fine job Thanks Tom Moody A.K.A. linerunner. |
Name: Mel
Linville
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Hephzibah, GA
Time: 1998-08-28 19:10:42
Comments: Man oh man, the memories those photos bring back.
Been to all those places with LRRP Det, 3/4 CAV (later redesignated F Co.,
50th Inf LRP). I was there Oct '67 - June '68 . A great site !! |
Name: Cadet
Derek Andrjeski
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Chippewa Falls, WI
Time: 1998-08-28 19:03:15
Comments: Dear Sir, I really enjoyed seeing some of your memories,
in a way to help complement my own. As a new soldier from the United States
Military Academy, where I am a fourth class cadet (my first year here),
I am trying to find as much about my profession as I can. The pictures
helped to convey some very strong emotions, and I think they can teach
more than any book. My thanks and blessings to you. Respectfully, Cadet
Derek M. Andrjeski Bicentennial Class of '02 United States Military Academy |
Name: David
Regenthal '68-69
Website: F Company 50th Inf (LRP)
Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook
From: New Jersey
Time: 1998-08-28 17:11:01
Comments: 'Yo, Randy! I just got done viewing "A Year on the
Jump'in Jack." What a fabulous series--great job my friend. Funny the things
you forget . . . sit'n here smiling (with tears stream'n down my face at
the same time). Was with Tropic Lightning's LRP and visited many of the
same places you did. Want to say a special thanks to "your guys" . . .
was out somewhere, surrounded by some very "un" friendlies -- no way out,
that is until 1st of the 5th came in and got us. A little before your tour,
I know, but THANKS MAN! A definate bookmark, keep up the good work! Respectfully,
David "Reg" Regenthal |
Name: sandra
boozer
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: smithville, ms. 38870
Time: 1998-08-25 04:58:59
Comments: Hello to everyone! I am a supporter of the Vietnam
Veterans. I would like to say WELCOME HOMEand THANKS. May God bless each
and everyone that served. A friend who cares, Sandra |
Name: Bob
Wheatley
Website: Viet-REMF
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Carthage, Indiana
Time: 1998-08-18 04:54:57
Comments: Impressive web site, Randy...Great use of graphics
and sound. I was especially impressed with the way you have your pictures
arranged. Good Job! |
Name: Patrick
Fay
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Milpitas, CA
Time: 1998-08-17 20:43:37
Comments: Still looking for anyone from the 25th who remembers
a dustoff mission where I stood on the skids in the rain in the Hobo woods
and hoisted five wounded grunts into my ship. Can't remember the exact
time frame but it was between June 1970 and November 1970. At least one
of the guys had been hit by a claymore. Anyone? |
Name: Jim
Scarborough
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Time: 1998-08-16 01:07:05
Comments: Dear Randy, I just found your web page for the first
time. Thanks brother, you done good! I was with Co. C, 1/5th, 8/68 to 10/68,
and then with CRIP platoon (HHC, 1/5th) until I came back to the world
in June 1969. |
Name: Joe
Rosadio
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: L.I. New York
Time: 1998-08-06 04:06:14
Comments: thanks for the memories 1970 2/8 mech inf 4th div
AnKhe CENTRAL HIGHLANDS 227 ASS HEL CO DOOR GUNNER |
Name: Vet100
Website: Fco 50th Inf (LRP)
Referred by: AOL
From: BonnyLake Wa
Time: 1998-08-04 11:04:13
Comments: HEY DOUGHBOY,HOW YA DOIN,LOVE YOUR SITE,IT WAS MY
LINK TO FINDING MY OLD OUTFIT,I WAS IN,IN NAM.IT WAS ALSO THE LINKTO ME
FINDING ALOT OF MY BROTHERS IN Fco(LRP)50TH Inf,FROM 68/69."THANK YOU"
I DEFINATLY NEED THAT. FOREVER INDEPTED "BOUNCER" aka VET100 |
Name: BILL
SILVA
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Cypress Ca.
Time: 1998-08-04 03:20:35
Comments: Randy Stumbling onto your web page after all these
years was quite a shock. I remember Jumpin' Jack Flash well as it was the
22 Track and I was the E-5 in charge of the 24 track " EASY RIDER". What
is so disturbing is that I was scheduled to take out the ambush the day
Ellis,Harter and DiBartolomeo Were killed. In fact I went through their
personal belongings to make sure that there were no surprises for their
relatives prior to sending it back to the World. I had taken out several
ambushes in the same area prior to Ellis taking out his first and final
ambush(he was just promoted to E-5). They Finally sent me to the rear due
to receiving three Purple Hearts. Unfortunately Ellis used the same route
as several previous ambushes due to the poor Laager site on that little
hill. The CPT had No clue. Poor Ellis never even met his new baby who was
born a few weeks before his death. Your pictures brought back many memories
I even recognized Sgt. Green and Piergossi who I think was your driver.
I sure have a lot of stories about those two. I share your grief for your
squad mates. Easy rider lost Dave Hensel and Clyde Lawrence on 5/16/70
In Cambodia. In fact I was dusted off with thier bodies. It was a crappy
war but the grunts had guts. RA |
Name: Donald
Patrick Manuel
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Ville Platte, LA
Time: 1998-08-01 05:26:29
Comments: Served with 1/5 Mech., 25th Inf. from 08-70 through
04-71. |
Name: James
A. Kubiak
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1998-07-30 18:08:44
Comments: I finally got the time to review your website. It
has expanded quite a bit since last time I visited! Hope you notice my
message and reply. Let me know how things are going at the "bunny bread"
factory. I am curious to know how you are doing and if there appears to
be any changes indicated there. Thanks, J.K. |
Name: Eric Ellis
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Toledo Ohio
Time: 1998-07-28 06:03:33
Comments: Thanks. |
Name: tim
Mahoney
Website: none
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Orland Park, IL
Time: 1998-07-28 06:04:12
Comments: Mr. Kethcart...I like the site a lot keep up the good
work.. -Tim Mahoney |
Name: Jack
Barnett-ARMY-1/27TH. Inf. Wolfhounds
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Time: 1998-07-28 00:36:32
Comments: Ireally enjoyed your pictures of Vietnam!! I had been
to a lot of the places in your pictures!! From the Mekong to Tay Ninh City
to Cambodia and the Black Virgin Mountain. I was in Vietnam from Dec. 1967--Dec.
1968. I was with the 1ST Wolfhounds in the 25th Div. I was wounded two
times .I recieved a Bronze Star along with my C.I.B. and two Purple Hearts.
Thanks for the MEMORIES!!!!! Jack Barnett |
Name: Cheryl
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Maine
Time: 1998-07-12 04:27:46
Comments: My husbnd Rodney served with 3rd of the 5th armored
cav in Dong Ha in Quang Tri province from July 1970 -July 1971. He is searching
for anyone that may have served at the same place and time. He can be contacted
at this e-mail address. This is a great site and should be proud of it
and it will bring people together that are searching for friends. |
Name: Kristel
Coe
Website: Kristel
Home Page
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Northam Western Australia /Australia
Time: 1998-07-12 04:22:53
Comments: To Scott I enjoyed looking at the rewards you all
deserve them' My husband serve in Vietnam with 9Sqn {RAAF} in dustoff operations
s Kristel |
Name: Dean
Eikman
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Sherman, Tx.
Time: 1998-07-11 14:22:55
Comments: I served with HHC, 1/5th Mech. Flame Platoon 68-69Looking
for anyone in my unit. Welcome Home,Dean |
Name: Barb
O'Neill
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Seattle, WA
Time: 1998-07-09 17:53:18
Comments: I would like to thank you for sharing your pictures/experiences.
My older brother, Robin L. Varney was killed in Vietnam in 1967. He was
20 years old. This last year, at the age of 48, I returned to college and
took a history class on Vietnam with mostly 18-20 year olds. It will be
remembered as the best class I have ever taken. It was very emotional,
and I admit to some sleepless nights recalling the events surrounding my
brother's death. I also have guilt feelings for shutting out what was going
on during that time period because it was too painful to think about. I
sincerely appreciate the men and women who share their personal and painful
war experiences with the rest of us so we can try to understand. I have
a 20 year old son and cannot begin to imagine him in a place like Vietnam.
I give my thanks to all vets and assurance that I will never forget the
sacrifices made by so many. |
Name: Alen
Fyfe
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Monroe, MI
Time: 1998-07-08 15:28:39
Comments: I
am so impressed with the effort you have put into this site. I served with
the Manchu's (4/9th) from Jul 67-Jul 68. What an experience it was following
your pictorial. You have done yourself and all of us proud by providing
this journal of your year in Nam. Thanks for your efforts and NEVER FORGET!
I know I never will. |
Name: David
Nisbet
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Greensboro NC
Time: 1998-07-07 23:06:47
Comments: Served
with B Co 2/8th Cav 1ST Cav Superb page! Funny how we all have a lot of
the same pictures--football game--RVN from 727-- 3 or 4 guys standing on
FSB (dog optional)--PRC 25--etc. You have done a real service to us all.
As for that French SOB don't worry. He'll rue the day that crap was posted.
If his country hadn't screwed up so badly in their colonialization and
war none of us would have ended up in that mess to begin with. DMN 70-71 |
Name: Dave
Meyer
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Storm Lake, Iowa
Time: 1998-07-07 05:49:33
Comments: Great
web site. I enjoyed your photos. I served with 2/34 armor of 25th inf.
div. 1/70- 9/70. Your photos brought back many memories. |
Name: Gregory
Billeaud
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: All Over, Army Brat
Time: 1998-07-04 06:40:11
Comments: This
has to be one of the best sites on the 1/5 Mech. I was with HHC 1/5 Mech
in Korea 89/90. The only thing I did not like about the unit was the moto
"I'll Try Sir". I have sence found out that 1/5 is no longer in Korea.
when I was there when we were still patrolling the DMZ. I did my tour in
the Gulf War(If you can call it that). Glad that it was not like yours.
My Dad did two tours in Vietnam. Also one in Tailand. Keep up the good
work. |
Name: DURIF
Pierre
Website: Vapeur
Taxi
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: FRANCE
Time: 1998-07-01 16:46:40
Comments: Soldiers
are bloody killers who should be judged by a new Nurnberg trial for crime
against humanity.****************************Response:****When you sign
a guestbook with a remark like you did, being that a guest book is a public
forum so to speak, I would say that it was very gutless of you not to include
your email address so that people might respond to you! So rather than
go in and delete your entry I have decided to put your email address in
for you so that they might! Such a silly thing to say since it was the
United States that shed their blood so that France wasnt a new city in
Germany! Enjoy Your life and your freedom to speak your mind, because alot
of people died so that you might have it |
Name: john
ruggiero
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: born in brooklyn, now in pa
Time: 1998-07-01 02:47:00
Comments: was
stationed there in cam rahn bay in 1968 myself thought i would never see
pictures of that again. had pictures but lost over the years. |
Name: L.Gonzalez
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Alliance,Ne.
Time: 1998-06-29 08:58:51
Comments: Randy,
It has been a flasback on seeing your pix and sharing them with all of
us. I served with Charlie Co. 725th maintainence batallion from Jan '69
to about Sep'69 and then into Chu Chi. I recall working on the PC's that
the 1/5, 2/22 brought in for us for repairs. Hope that we did you all a
good job Welcome home Randy, and all the vets that I met onwe way or another
in my duty. Greeting to all in the 1/5, 2/22, 2/77, 2/27,and many others. |
Name: wayne
mickletz
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: pa
Time: 1998-06-21 03:06:50
Comments: nam
67 68 9th div 1st 84th Artillery b battery great site wayne |
Name: Frank
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: St Petersburg Florida
Time: 1998-06-18 19:02:57
Comments: Great
site...I served with 2/77th Arty @Dau Tieng from 9/66 to 9/67. Later served
with 173 Abn Bde at LZ Uplift and later English. I was with the 2/77th
when the 272 VC regiment engaged them @ LZ Gold. I personally was not in
the field on the morning of 3/21/67, but the battalion and the 2/22 mech
kicked their buts back to cambodia leaving behind over 600 kia in front
of the tubes. I worked for the DVA for 20 years after I got out of the
Army in 1971. While rating cases I came accross a denial of a clain for
SFW of the eye by Earl Haupt. The condition was not found in his SMR'S.
I personnally saw earl's wound, and I will write a testimonial should he
happen to view this web page, or if someone who knows him and his location
were to contact me. I think he last lived in Jay, Florida........keep up
the good work. |
Name: Patrick
J. Fay
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Glascow, Scotland - Milpitas, Calif
Time: 1998-06-13 02:09:20
Comments: Actually
found your site through the 159th Dustoff homepage. Thanx for the pix,
bittersweet, if you know what I mean. I arrived in Cu Chi in may 70. flew
out of Cu Chi, Tay Ninh and some little firebase that only had a couple
battery's of howitzers, can't remember the name. I was a crewchief and
was wondering if anybody from the 25th remembers a mission that we went
on in the Hobo woods, (least that's what we called them, suspect they might
have actually been the boho woods). Anyway, my CO tried to have me courtmartialed
for that mission but they dropped the charges. We were called out for 5
urgent US's and it was raining lightly and the cloud cover was so low that
the gunships couldn't cover for us. It was the first time I had to use
the Jungle Penetrator, and I couldn't lean out of the ship to see what
I needed to see on the ground, I was afraid I'd pitch forward out of the
ship. I solved this problem by climbing out onto the skids. we didn't have
safety lines or such. The first guy looked like he had been hit by a claymore,
he had all these marble sized holes in his upper arm and shoulder. I don't
remember how bad the others were, he's the one I remember. We had gotten
some aboard and I was sending the jp down again, when there was an explosion
in the trees near us and the pilot panicked and took off, I reeled the
jp in while the guys on the ground were screaming at us "Dustoff, where
are you going, come back" The pilot regained his composure and we circled
and came right back. I climbed out again and we finished the job. Unfortunately,
the rain got into my intercom jack and the static was distracting me from
picking up the last guy or two, so I unplugged, I didn't think to tell
the pilot to watch my side of the ship and we tapped the top of a tree
with the main rotor. This set up a vibration in the ship that we could
feel and scared the shit out of the pilot and AC, who decided I should
be courtmartialled for not doing my job. I was later told that the guys
on the ground put me in for an award and that was probably why I wasn't
court martialled. My CO got his chance later when I fragged his chicken
shit ass, and i was given five years at Ft. Leavenworth and a Dishonorable
Discharge. My CO persecuted me and took me off flight status because I
embarrased him in front of the Bn CO, his boss. He was that kind of a weasel.
This is true, he was pilot on a mission that one of our medics had to hold
a pistol on him to get him to stay on the ground long enough to load the
wounded, he almost took off leaving his own crewmember on the ground too.
Anyway, I sure would like to hear from anybody who remembers that mission,
where I stood out on the skids. i've been carrying this DD on my back for
27 years and you can't get them upgraded. I want it off and I was thinkin
that if I could get some support from others who remember that mission
and would be willing to add their voices to whatever I can try to do to
get rid of this curse. Oh yeah, I wasn't trying to kill my co , I was trying
to scare him into letting me go home. I had finally gotten a discharge
from the nam and I was waiting for my orders, when he pulled a shakedown
targeted specifically at me and put me in for a Special Courtmartial for
possesion of marijuana. That put my discharge on hold and was the last
straw that caused me to try the stupid fragging. |
Name: Lynn
A. Kohles
Website:
Referred by: From AngelFire
From: Norfolk, Nebraska
Time: 1998-06-12 11:32:29
Comments: Hey
Randy, this site is really awesome to browse thru; I hope to get COMPLETELY
thru it one of these fine days... just wanted to let YOU know that your
efforts are very much appreciated out here! Take care, and have a FANTASTIC
day, today and EVERY day... With warmest regards, I am Lynn A. Kohles P.S.
You wouldn't by chance be "Old Salt" now, would you? If so, congradulations,
COUSIN! |
Name: William
Baxter
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oak Brook, IL 60523
Time: 1998-06-10 17:40:31
Comments: Randy,
just finishing my first, and unfortunately hasty, visit. You've done a
terrific job! Will be back many times I'm sure. Did not have a chance to
view your picture story yet but from all the comments can't wait to get
back. I, too, was one who took/brough home no pictures. Here's how my thinking
worked "back then" as a FNG just "in country". Because of an immediately
violent start arriving in country, I was reduced to tears and couldn't
imagine surviving another 364 days if the first day was like this...it
was then that I decided to be a "survivor" NO MATTER what that meant...ridicule,
embarassment, shame, and other things that are too embarassing still to
put into words...because I figured I wouldn't survive a year, what's the
point of photos; if I did survive, I was already telling myself that I
didn't want the reminders or memories that photos would bring...funny how
we thought so many years ago...now it seems I go through phases when I
just can't seem to get enough visual memories of Vietnam. Oh well. TO:
Jim Page...Jim, you mentioned Dau Tieng and Ben Cui in August 68 where
we won the PUC...I was there and call tell you quite abit. I think about
this engagement often and would too like to talk to others who were there.
The worst of this battle kicked off when Bravo and Charlie Companies were
returning to Dau Tieng base camp and they got hit in a daylight ambush.
Bravo Company "ran through" the ambush but Charlie Company mistakenly thought
the worst lie ahead and thought they could turn around and go back...they
unfortunately did turn around and ran right back through the killing zone,
this time getting stopped and pinned down. It was not good. Charlie Company
and Bravo Company took many casualties. What was left of Bravo Company,
Recon, and some HHC personnel went back out to reinforce and resupply,
and they too met with heavy fire including hand-to-hand and close quarters
fighting. As night came, survivors returned to Dau Tieng. Because of immobilized
113's, munitions and equipment Phantom air strikes were called in on the
whole area. An entire platoon of Charlie Company was MIA that evening,
later found the next day all KIA, further into the woods rather than in
the direction of Dau Tieng base camp. The next day brought everyone to
the perimeter of Dau Tieng base camp with four duece mortar platoon and
probably everything else in the vicinity hammering away at the woods. By
late morning, Recon, a reconstitued Bravo Company (I think...I don't think
Alpha Company was in Dau Tieng at the time) along with as many as two hundred
Wolfhounds on-board and two twin-40mm dusters headed back out. This engagement
again saw fierce combat with three human wave attacks directly into the
dusters, Wolfhounds, and all involved. I heard BC was around 176 in less
than an hour and a-half. I believe it was either the 271st or 272nd NVA
Regiment who we were up against. This battle ended what had started in
the ambush the day before. We (1/5th Mech) all returned to our area within
Dau Tieng base camp later that day. I'll never forget that feeling...god,
we were licked and down, it was not a good situation. In any case, that's
what I remember about the whole thing. Hope others can find affirmation
for their experiences either here or in similar battles. God Bless our
fallen friends and God Bless those of us who came home! We have a bond
Brothers, we were there, we know... |
Name: William
Baxter
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oak Brook, IL 60523
Time: 1998-06-10 15:39:34
Comments: Hey
Randy, just me Bill. Thanks again for responding to my message the other
day. I'm visiting your web site today. In fact just came in and am writing
this...haven't looked around yet. I know already I'm going to like what
I find. Please know how much I appreciate your efforts to make sometime
like this possible in order that we can exercise our curiosities about
our Vietnam experience...that experience that just keeps hangin' in there
and doesn't ever seem to go away fully. For the rest of you Bobcats, I'm
always thinking about you...I was with HHC 1st Bn/5th Inf (Mech) Mar68/Mar69.
Trying to find Ray Barker (Aliquippa, PA), Bob Brouillette (Woonsocket,
RI) or Danny Forgione (Sayville, LI, NY), WO Capt. Kirshner (S-4) and others
with HHC during that time. Randy, thanks again for being there! The spirit
lives on! |
Name: John
Mavon
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Seattle WA
Time: 1998-06-09 06:57:11
Comments: Randy----
This is ironic. Was surfing the net and saw your page. I was LT 3rd plt
B Co., from 10/15/70 to 1/71, then they made me the S5. Cpt Kozenko was
CO as I recall. Prior to 1/5, I was with armored cav in II Corp. Was going
through old letters and remember contact on night of 11/9/70 south of bearcat.
We reacted to ambush. Pls drop me an email. |
Name: Paul
Jungwirth
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Oshkosh, Wi
Time: 1998-06-09 06:16:34
Comments: 25th
Div, 2nd Bat. 14th inf. 1st platoon, 2nd squad, in nam from 6/68 to 6/69. |
Name: Alex
Bakaysa
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: San Antonio, TX
Time: 1998-06-09 05:28:41
Comments: Randy,
your site is the best that I have seen showing daily life of the troops
in Nam. Thanks for letting us see it. Pleiku '72 |
Name: Ron
Odom
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Corsicana, Texas
Time: 1998-06-04 23:22:19
Comments: Randy,
enjoyed visiting with you on Nam Vets. Viewed the page. Congratulations.
You couldn't have placed a better memorial for the guys that you served
with or for any of us who were privileged to support you in the field.
Good job troop. Take CAre! |
Name: Aaron
Benjamin
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Talkeetna , Alaska
Time: 1998-06-01 02:59:44
Comments: Just
wanted to thank you for the pictures and for serving our country.I was
too young for the war but i remember it when i was a kid. I am 39 now and
have read many books about the war. I had a cousin who was a gunner in
a huey,he lived through it. I have a lot of respect for you men who went
over there. I am now reading a book called "kiss the boys goodbye", it's
about pow's left behind. It is a real shame our country let that happen.
Glad you made it back.Thanks again........Aaron |
Name: Rafael
Morales
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Miami
Time: 1998-05-31 05:25:09
Comments: Viet
Nam Veteran, August 66 to 67 Served with First Log Command. VFW Post 10212
commander |
Name: Sandra
L.Kendel
Website: N/A
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Springfield,Oregon
Time: 1998-05-31 02:07:36
Comments: I
just loved your WebSite..It has So much meaning to me,because we had So
many friends in Vietnam,friends who have pasted away from Agent Orange..One
just recently.. |
Name: Mark
Maxfield
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Michigan
Time: 1998-05-27 01:32:29
Comments: I
served with arty unit near tay nihn, fsb laynard and later named pace.
if any one from that fsb reads this drop me a note. marklm51@yahoo.com
good site.. |
Name: Max
L. Popov
Website: PBR Forces Veterans
Association
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: UKRAINE
Time: 1998-05-25 11:25:14
Comments: I'm
not a Veteran myself but I do some work for you guys being a Webmaster
of the new Vets Assoc. You've done a good work on your web site. I like
very much your pictures gallery...Welcome Home, brother!...I hope I can
say this to you...Your friend, Max |
Name: william
r. smith
Website:
Referred by: From www.GuestWorld.com
From: i live in sacramento,ca-born in washingtond.c.
Time: 1998-05-25 10:50:16
Comments: i
am a wolfhound forever! i will revisit your site again with some detailed
comments. just wanted to take a moment and say-great job. thanks for sites
like yours. welcome home!!!!! |
Name: william
r. smith
Website: winsones
page
Referred by: From Geocities
From: i live in sacramento-born in washington,d.c.
Time: 1998-05-25 10:26:02
Comments: i
was in coA,1st bn, 27th inf, 25th div from feb67 to sep67. i have been
checking out the many sites available. I am writing a book of poetry about
the war and also a home page which is under construction. i am new to the
computer and i hope it doesn't take long. i have been looking to hear from
guys from the 25th. I was wounded twice and since finding sites like yours
it has helped to take some of the edge off. there's so much i have to say
but, i feel now is not the time. i plan to visit your site again later.
for now i just want to thank your for another place to communicate with
other viet nam vets. welcome home!!!!! |
Name: Thomas
S. Holcombe
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Jamestown, NC
Time: 1998-05-23 17:35:41
Comments: Thanks
Randy for passing along this super site to me. Great photos!! Loved the
ones taken in the Michelin Rubber. They bring back old memories. Will pass
this site on to my on-line buddies from the First Cav. Tom Holcombe A 1/5
2/69-2/70 |
Name: Paul Alexander
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Huntington, Wv
Time: 1998-05-19 04:09:37
Comments: 25th
Med Battalion, CuChi, Dec,68 to Dec69 |
Name: STEVE
MOREY
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Washington,Tacoma area
Time: 1998-05-19 03:47:28
Comments: HEY,THIS
A GREAT SITE,I WAS IN THE 25TH DIV (LRPs) AND LINKED THERE FROM HERE,IM
ETERNALLY GREATFUL,AS IM A PTSD 100%DISABLED VIET NAM VETRAN OF 68/69,AND
THIS AND THE (LRP) SITE MADE THINGS JOG IN MY MIND,SOME EVEN FUN.WELCOME
HOME BROTHERS IN ARMS AND A SALUTE TO THE ONES THAT DIDNT COME HOME,GOD
BLESS THEM WHERE EVER THEY ARE. REMEMBER OUR POWs,THEY'ER STILL WAITING. |
Name: Sgt.Gonzalez
Pablo
Website:
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From: Venezuela
Time: 1998-05-16 03:04:50
Comments: I'm
Sgt.Gonzalez a veteran of the vietnam war !! I'm 52years and I can't sleep
at night I can't erase that why? maybe to long 4 years in combat and I'm
in one peace...Old of you soldier how fight for her contry and died in
the vietnam you are heros. |
Name: Molly
Website:
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From: Alaska
Time: 1998-05-12 02:33:26
Comments: I
wanted to ask if you were from Alaska, or was it common to leave from Anchorage. |
Name: Pete
Jansen
Website: N\A
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Minnesota
Time: 1998-05-10 19:40:52
Comments: I
am doing a documentary for my history class. I found this site very interesting
and helpful in producing my film. I contgratulate you on your web site
and your service for our country. |
Name: Jim
Page
Website:
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From: Georgia
Time: 1998-05-07 20:56:31
Comments: Randy,
I will be sending you a couple pages of questions soon, I appreciate your
willingness to help me! Can I use some of the great photos from your site?
I'd always heard of guys driving the track from the , but never seen how
it was done. I have to write an analysis of a battalion level action during
Vietnam as part of my studies. As a former Bobcat myself, I decided to
go with the battalion's action in August 1968 near Ben Cui (it won the
PUC there). The infantry school library, a superb source for everything
usually, doesn't have a SINGLE source for the Bobcats, nothing!!!!!!! The
only mention of you guys is in a division "yearbook". If I can get info
on this engagement it will be added to the permanent collection! Can you
put me in contact with any Bobcat that was there. |
Name: STEVE
MOREY
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Tac. Wa.
Time: 1998-05-07 04:52:23
Comments: 25thDIV.LRP/F
co. 75th RANGER bn./1968 25thDIV.3/4 cav 1968 im looking for anyone in
these 2 outfits,as i was in both in 1968,and wish to reunite,if possible.
I dodnt remember any names at this point in time,as I am a 100% disable
V.N. Vetran,do to P.T.S.D.,am planning to visit THE WALL in nov. for 1st
time,like to locate some one from 1 or both of my outfits beore i go. My
nickname in The Nam was "THE FRISCO KID". hope you or some one can help
me,its very important to me. Thank You Steve L. Morey chatnet #namvets/nick
Vet100 |
Name: Scott
A. Tackett Sr.
Website: The
Tackett Family Home Page
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: West Point, NY (US Military Academy)
Time: 1998-05-05 15:51:28
Comments: Randy..note
the new e-mail address. If you have sent any resent e-mails to my old worldnet
address, I didn't get them. Thanks for clueing me in to "Megsinet". I am
now receiving 42kbs instead of 28kbs, and it's only $15/mo for unlimited
use compaired to $20/mo for 150hours & a $1 for each additional hour
at Worldnet. I am glad you tip me on this service....your my Buddy. **Grin** |
Name: Louis
Gray
Website:
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From: New Jersey
Time: 1998-05-05 14:25:43
Comments: Great
site..one of the best.. "boat person" 2/11 acr aug 66-aug67.. remember
capt telling me after handing me a machette "ok gray.. cut yourself a place
for your sleeping bag" that was the start of Xuan loc base camp... was
in bien hoa staging area the night they blew the ammo dump... wow!!again
... nice work...Allons****** |
Name: Doug
Smith
Website: Marysville
Dental Ceramics
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Marysville, Ohio 43040
Time: 1998-05-04 00:06:05
Comments: Was
at 6th Canvalscence Center/Cam Ranh Bay June '69 to June '70 |
Name: ERIC
NEWTON
Website: 11th Armored Cavalry's
Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Colleyville, Texas
Time: 1998-05-03 04:54:18
Comments: Very
good site. Enjoyed the photos. I remember some of those places well. Was
with K-Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. July 68 - July 69 while under
the command of Col. George Patton. "Find the Bastards, Then Pile On. "
Keep up the good work. |
Name: Raymond
M. Williams
Website:
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From: South Carolina
Time: 1998-04-28 05:15:09
Comments: Served
in Vietnam from April '71 to April ,72. Had one member of my squad killed
on July 29th '71. Never want to see the place again. Wish I never had.
Bad things happen there. Thanks for your Web Page. It was worthwhile. Ray
Williams. |
Name: Ross
Ruthenberg
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-04-27 15:54:11
Comments: Howdy!!
Finally made it without crashes. Nice job. Looked at many photos but not
all. Ross |
Name: Sue
Joiner
Website:
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From: Michigan
Time: 1998-04-27 05:36:10
Comments: I
was looking for sites on Vietnam for my class and I found your site. Thank
you for sharing your experience. |
Name: Gary
F. Lee
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Newington,Ct.06111-1845
Time: 1998-04-27 01:43:41
Comments: Hi
Randy, I was looking thru the map room (Maps-VVHP) & I sent a message
to Jay Ebert thanking him for all of the good work in it and happened to
mention that I have been looking for 5th Mech info for years. He did a
search with infoseek and came up with your web site and sent it to me.
I've scaned thru your site a little, very well done! I was in D Co 75th
Spt Bn (Armament Sect) 1/5th from early May "70 to mid May '71. My MOS
was Tank Turret but also ended up with Field Arty making up the majority
of the work. Did a fair amt of choppering as well as driving to different
FSB's and bases in Dong Ha, C-4,A-2, Cam Lo, Mai Loc too. Participated
in Lam Son 719/Dewey Canyon 2 and was at Vandergrifth (was the replacement
for Chuck Montross when he was killed by the rocket along with the 2 others)
then went to Khe Sahn for the remainder of the duration. At Khe Sahn we
were located across the road from the hospital, there were 3 of us there
from the armament sect to the end of the involvement. Drove back in the
convoy (3/4 ton) w/o brakes!!! I finally stopped the vehicle by banging
into a 5/4 t trailer,during the convoy back to Quang Tri. I joined the
reserves after I got out and had 22 yrs in. While in the reserves I got
a chance to travel to many bases here in the states as well as in europe.
The museum at Ft Campbell is a fabulous one but I felt very slighted when
I went as one would get the impression that they were the only unit there
and to think that they had our base at Quang Tri as their forward Hq really
added insult to injury. Regards, Gary Lee |
Name: Jim
Cuthbertson
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 1998-04-27 01:31:41
Comments: Randy,
Your page doesn't say when you were in Viet Nam. What was the year(s)?
I was with the 1/5th from 1/2/67 until 12/22/67. I was first with Co A
as a platoon leader until I got in the way of some hot, flying metal and
spent the next three weeks in a hospital in Vung Tau. I then served in
HHQ Co until returning to the field as S-3(Air) under Col Goodnow. Three
Purple Hearts later, it's hard to imagine that any of us returned after
spending a year atop one of those 13 ton "mogator" magnets!! Great website,Randy.
Keep up the good work. Best regards to all of our comrades at arms. |
Name: sp/5
Dyane mczegle
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: CLEARWATER KS.
Time: 1998-04-26 20:42:17
Comments: i
WAS WITH THE 2ND/2ND MECH 1ST. INF 69 ALSO 87TH COMBAT ENG |
Name: Amelia
Laughton
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Baltimore, Maryland
Time: 1998-04-26 01:42:42
Comments: Hi
Randy! Remember me? I really liked the pictures. It made everything you
talked about more real for me. Some of them will be in my project. Thanks!
: ) |
Name: Kevin
Kahmark
Website:
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From: Kzoo, MI
Time: 1998-04-24 11:48:01
Comments: I
am Ross's nephew (Ryan's cousin). Nice web site |
Name: Keith
L. Rose
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Diego now (Chicago before)
Time: 1998-04-14 10:43:05
Comments: Thanks,
I was there in 72. I enjoyed your stuff. |
Name: Jim
Page
Website:
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From: Columbus, GA
Time: 1998-04-12 23:37:57
Comments: Really
like the web site!!! I am currently on active duty and just left 1-5 at
FT Lewis; a good unit! I am now writing a monograph on the Mech Inf experience
in RVN. Most of my fellow captains don't appreciate the mech. contribution.
(they watch to many Oliver Stone movies!) If you are interested, I would
love to interview you. Either way, thanks and good luck. Jim Page |
Name: J L DAVIS
Website:
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From: GLASGOW, KENTUCKY
Time: 1998-04-12 21:26:39
Comments: Great
web site. Iwas with the 46'th scout dog platoon in Tay Ninh from 9/69 till
8/70. I went out with several mech units and was at some of the sites in
your pictures. They really brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for a
great job. |
Name: eustace
denton
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: nashville, tn.
Time: 1998-04-10 03:34:05
Comments: lot
of memories! great job. |
Name: Ben
Youmans
Website:
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From: Zephyrhills, Fl
Time: 1998-04-09 17:51:43
Comments: Awesome.
WELCOME HOME BROTHER! from a fellow grunt. C 2/35th 4th Infantry 1968-69
and MACV 1970-71. DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY and our brothers, thats why we did
it. |
Name: Joseph
T Kelly
Website:
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From: Middletown NY
Time: 1998-04-07 13:13:23
Comments: Stationed
with the 25th,1963-1965,at Schofield Barracks, Did you ever run into a
guy by the name of Columbodi? |
Name: PFC
Fedoroff
Website:
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From: Poplarville, Mississippi
Time: 1998-04-07 06:32:23
Comments: Love
the artwork man. Glad you made it out alive. Keep telling the story. |
Name: Nisbet
Website:
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From: NC
Time: 1998-04-04 01:55:47
Comments: Served
as a grunt with B Co 2/8 Cav (Airborne) 1ST Cavalry Div(Airmobile) RVN
1970 Very good page |
Name: Mark
S. Seeley
Website:
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From: Boise Id. Born-Fort Ord
Time: 1998-04-01 00:45:27
Comments: One
of the most valuable web-sites I've found in trying to learn more of the
area where my Father died. He was a CH-47 pilot with the 178th "Boxcars"
who were initially deployed to Phu Loi, RVN. He was killed in a CH-47 crash
near Dau Tieng, RVN on 6-27-66. If you knew or served with "Big John" during
his 1952-1966 U.S. Army career please e-mail his youngest son at: markseeley@hotmail.com |
Name: Pat
Eastes
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1998-03-31 22:54:00
Comments: Served
in 67-68 as a gunship pilot with the 3/4 cav. Supported the Bobcats on
a lot of missions. Glad that we are here and it is 30 years later. Welcome
home to you and all the survivors of the 25th. |
Name: Pete
Kuzma
Website:
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From: Woodbridge, VA
Time: 1998-03-27 08:11:40
Comments: I
really enjoyed your site. I will be sending your URL to all my friends. |
Name: SGT.
D.A. SJOTHUN
Website:
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From: VANCOUVER WA.
Time: 1998-03-27 03:43:49
Comments: I
WAS IN THE MARINES FROM 4/66 TO 4/70. I WAS IN VN 67 TO 69. I HAVE FOUND
THESE SITES TO BE THE BEST THING FOR MY SEARCH, WHY. SO MANY DIED AND FOR
WHAT. I GUESS I'D DO IT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME I HOPE IT SERVES SOME WORTHWHILE
AGENDA. |
Name: dale
scott
Website:
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From: brisbane,autralia
Time: 1998-03-25 07:14:27
Comments: Although
I never went to Vietnam I am currently studying the war.I found that your
site has been the best I've ever seen. Well done and keep up the excellent
work |
Name: Ardel
Sheffield
Website:
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From: Springfield Oregon
Time: 1998-03-25 04:42:43
Comments: I
was Stationed in Phu Bia with the 159th ASHB Co.C 1970-until they stood
us down. Then the VC moved in. |
Name: Brenton
Witherspoon
Website:
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From: Marion, KY
Time: 1998-03-24 03:09:15
Comments: I
served in the 159th Dustoff, from 1/69- 1/70 and 11/70- 11/71. Welcome
home and thanks from one of the guys who answered your call for assistance.
My heart and my prayers will always be with you. Please accept my best
wishes for a very happy and prosperous future. The infantry motto "I am
infantry, Queen of battle, Follow Me," and Follow you we did into the Renegade
Woods, the Hobo Woods, the Bo- Loi Woods, Nui Ba Den, and anywhere else
you needed us to be. So, take it from one of the guys who knows, you were
the greatest. Spoon |
Name: jim
devlin
Website:
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From: phila pa south jersey
Time: 1998-03-23 23:10:03
Comments: dear
brother I just got done your year on the flash it was one beatuiful tribute
to all who counted.I truly hope you find your brothers, GOD will smile
on you for the good things you have done on this page!! keep up the fire
MY MAN!!! peace to you and yours. jim 66-67 a-7-11 |
Name: Kerry
Myers
Website:
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From: Mill Valley, CA
Time: 1998-03-22 05:38:21
Comments: Kudos
to you for a terrific Website. You might want to check the typos in the
early section URLs. Some of them use an upper case H in Http:// and the
computer returns an error message. Change those to lower case h and they
will be instantly retrievable. Best regards, --Kerry Myers 1st Log 3/67
- 5/69 |
Name: Bruce
Erickson
Website:
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From: Vermillion, South Dakota
Time: 1998-03-19 19:56:33
Comments: My
nephew came across this page, I belonged to Co B, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry,
2nd Platoon, served from March 69 to October 69. Looking for buddies. Skip
Erickson, Frank Gallagher, Larry West are a few. Web site brought back
many memories. |
Name: Harris
Morrison
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Scotland
Time: 1998-03-18 15:00:17
Comments: Doughboy,
Haven't had time to read the page yet but already it looks impressive.
When I get more of a chance, I'll be diving through. Good work. Harry (harry11) |
Name: Rob
Avent
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Tupelo, MS
Time: 1998-03-18 03:30:26
Comments: Randy,
I was a platoon leader with Charlie Company beginning in September of 1970
and later was the XO of Alpha Company. I DEROSed (May 1971) on the last
day when the regiment finally stood down. I had always regretted not taking
as many pictures as I could. Now thanks to you I have an album that I can
"show" to others so they can see what it was like to be a "Bobcat". Your
efforts have been a great gift to me but above all you have greatly helped
in sustaining the memory of those who served with the highest honor and
made the greatest sacrifice. They brought honor not only to the unit and
our country but to all people who value freedom. GOD bless them and their
families! |
Name: JAMES
C DOLLAR
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-03-15 23:32:08
Comments: i
served as a medic with delta 2/27 wolfhounds,25th at cu chi in 67/68 ,the
pictures are great,they bring back a lot of memories, thanks for sharing
them. |
Name: Mike
Bosak
Website:
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From: Bronx, New York
Time: 1998-03-14 18:26:00
Comments: Great
site and brought back lots of memories. Former 25th Cu Chi Candy Ass -
Short Timer 66 -67 Especially Nui Bau Den, the mud, dust and rain. Spent
allot of time around there. Also remember Cu Chi and the towns along Hightway
1. Too bad, too many suffered and/or died for nothing. In the end only
those there knew what it was really all about. |
Name: Jim
Website:
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From: Vermont
Time: 1998-03-14 13:21:45
Comments: Randy
great sight! Brought back many memories, I laughed and I cried. Served
in 9th Inf and 11 ACR 69-71. Welcome home to all my brothers and sisters.
I'll be in the windy city in 2 weeks, for a vacation. |
Name: Dave
Logosz
Website:
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From: Dickinson ND
Time: 1998-03-13 02:40:57
Comments: Well
done! I served with Co D 3-22nd from August 69 till August 70. I was stationed
at Tay-Nihn, fire support bases Washington, Crook, Katum, Dau-Tieng, Cambodia,
ETC. Keep up the good work! |
Name: jim
jacobson
Website:
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From: ogden utah
Time: 1998-03-08 02:42:08
Comments: hi...
really enjoyed your pics of vietnam. i was with 483rd security police at
cam rahn bay 71. yes i was a remf but we kept you guys supplied with our
c-130's and c-7's!! anyway, you did a great job on the site!! my working
partner and buddy ken, was with the big red one 1st inf. div. in the black
virgin mtn. and michelin plantation areas (among others) so we caught a
glimpse of what it was like for him so many years ago. i look at my pics
and can't remember names either, but i blame it on all the pot i smoked!
again we really enjoyed your oddysey in the old country, thanks for the
memories, and welcome home brother!!!!!!!!!! jim and ken |
Name: gary
kozdron
Website: sgtkoz
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: chicago
Time: 1998-03-07 03:42:56
Comments: Was
with the 173rd Airborne 69-70, Rick Chess from Pa. and I just started a
page for CoB 1st of the 503rd, very nice page you have here. Best wishes
to you.......... |
Name: Tom
Foster
Website:
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From: Higgins Lake & Ossineke, Mi
Time: 1998-03-05 01:44:37
Comments: Thank
you for sharing your "waryear" I spent 19 months there in the 1st Signal
Bde, radio operator and repair. Got to visit the Black Virgin and Camabodia.
It bothers me when I go thru my memories, but if we don't remember then
no-one will learn! Thanks |
Name: Jim
Politi
Website:
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From:
Time: 1998-03-03 21:14:11
Comments: Served
as PL B 2-22, also with HHQ 2-22, A 2-22 ; 9/69- 8/70. Same AO as you.
Looking for SP4 James Sposato aka SPO. last seen in Cu Chi base camp late
69 early 70. He was with 1/5. Great work on web page. Your phots brought
back many memories. Thanks. Welcome home. |
Name: Joan
Baysinger
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Missouri
Time: 1998-03-03 04:26:16
Comments: I
have not had time to read the whole page yet but what I have read is VERY
well done..I commend you for the work you have done..and I will book mark
this site and return often to read your updates!! WELCOME HOME!!! |
Name: Zeke and LT
Website:
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From: Sweden
Time: 1998-03-02 08:51:03
Comments: Damn
i love vietnam !! Ho chi minh is a son of a bitch !!!! If they run there
VC, if they stand still there well trained VC. Hue 62 |
Name: James
R. Drummond
Website:
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From: LaVergne Tn.Via Temple Tx.
Time: 1998-02-28 00:57:38
Comments: THANKS
FOR THE PICTURES, THEY BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES,SOME GOOD SOME SAD
STILL THE BEST I EVER HAD. I SPENT ALOT OF DAYS AROUND NUI BOI DEN, BLACK
VIRGIN MOUNTAIN LOST SOME GOOD FRIENDS THERE. CO.A.4/23 MECH. INF. 25TH
INF TAY NINH. 2/69 2/70. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. PEACE TO YOU AND YOURS.... |
Name: Roger
A. Mc Gill
Website:
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From: Chicago, IL
Time: 1998-02-23 13:24:14
Comments: Great
WEB site. Served with the 3/4 Cav, at Cu Chi, a little before you the class
of '65-66. Looked at everyone of your pic's and read every caption, have
one word to say, well maybe two "WELCOME HOME" Brother. It is really something
in some ways, almost have the exact same pic's, of the same area, the same
things, but just at a little different time. Interesting to se some of
the changes that were also made after I was there. And yes, we will never
forget those Brother's that didn't make it home, and Sisters. Nor will
we let anyone else forget their sacrifices. God Bless you and your family.
Just happen to be at work this a.m. and was looking at our 25th WEB site
and clicked on your link. Nice Job. Paratus Et Fidelis ( Prepared &
Loyoal) motto of the 3/4 Cav. Paratus Et Fedilis |
Name: Perry
S. Danielson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Hastings, MN
Time: 1998-02-21 03:22:35
Comments: Even
though I'm 43 years old, when I surf these pages I feel like I'm 13 again.
I lost my brother in Nam Jan 12, 1968 (Sgt. Lee R. Danielson) so I never
got to ask him any questions regarding Viet Nam. So Randy thank you very
much for sharing some of your stories with me. God Bless You Perry Danielson |
Name: Ric
Dougherty
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From:
Time: 1998-02-18 21:27:44
Comments: I
was with the 1/5th...came in just as the unit was out of Cambodia....Xaun
Loc' quite the mud hole I recall. Was put with S-5 Lt Galloway, Sp4 Lowdermilk
and I was the latters replacement. Seems like such a lifetime ago. Been
looking for the unit patch when I came across our unit on the 25th Div
page. My boy just enlisted and is doing boot at Knox, can't wait to tell
him about your site. I can't say I remember you but I do remember Jumpin
Jack. Used to pull guard for the guys in C Co. when they ran security for
S-5. Just found out that S-5 was part of project pheonix and what that
was all about......all this time.....boy I was nieve back then L8r ---
thanks for the memory jarr---God bless |
Name: James
Cuthbertson
Website:
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Time: 1998-02-17 01:30:02
Comments: Great
Web Page! I served as Plt Ldr, 2nd Platoon, Co A, under Cpt Bill Pelfrey
from 1/2/67 until 5/4/67 when I ran into a piece of flying, hot metal and
spent a couple of weeks at the 95th Evac hospital in Vung Tau. Upon return
to Cu Chi, I took over command of HHC until LTC Goodnow asked me to come
back out to the field in June as battalion S-3(Air). During this wonderful
time that we spent in this tropical paradise, I got shot out the air once,
blown out of three tracks and blown up in one of the trench complexes.
All in all it definitely was a memorable experience. Does anyone know whatever
happened to LTC Goodnow? |
Name: Dave
Sheely
Website:
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From: New Zealand
Time: 1998-02-03 09:41:44
Comments: we
were looking up "sheely" on the internet and found your interesting site
Terry. Give me an email I would like to know more about you. There aren't
many Sheely's in New Zealand. |
Name: Jim
Fleck
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Massachusettes
Time: 1998-02-01 16:14:11
Comments: 588th
combat Engineers, 1970 ! Thanks to all the BOBCATS that protected and saved
our asses. Especially those who gave their lives so we could return home. |
Name: Jack
Scattergood
Website:
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From: St Marys Ohio
Time: 1998-02-01 04:19:29
Comments: Great
Job . Thanks from a lot of us.I was with 2/21st Arty in Hawaii 1964-1965
and transferred to 1/8th Arty I was attached to the Bobcats as the Artillery
Laison Officer Dec 1965 until tranfer to Div Arty in late 1966. Best year
in 29 years in the Army, was spent with the Bobcats in Vietnam. |
Name: Jimmy
Sadler
Website:
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From: Stillwater Okla.
Time: 1998-02-01 00:12:06
Comments: I
can relate to your memories, I was in Vietnam in 1969 to 1970. Thanks |
Name: Tom
Dahedl
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: St. Paul, MN
Time: 1998-01-30 20:13:24
Comments: Great
web site. One of my best buddies was with the 25th around the same time
you were and also humped Cambodia. His name is Steve Boettner. Any chance
you know him? I had orders for Nam but they were changed at last minute
for Korea in May 1970. I was with the B2/10 Cav Mech in Korea near the
DMZ and I'll never forget the great group of guys there. Your pictures
brought back lots of memories - thanks. |
Name: Dr.
Arthur Barrons
Website: ArtSITE
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: San Francisco
Time: 1998-01-30 05:40:22
Comments: Just
doing a bit of research on what our Commandante missed. I loved your Site.
Thank-you for taking the time to make it (I pulled a 364 and some other
high number for lotto twice in the draft, so I was more fortunate, I suppose)...
NAVY MARS Op N0XJL. You have my greatest respect. I was looking for some
pics for a Site which had a descriptive from Stever Ferrar's book (where
he describes a simile for modern families to a platoon working its way
through a jungle in Vietnam). May I use one of your pics if I have no faces
in it? Or do you hvae one which is the backs of men's heads headed into
the jungle? Again, thank-you... very informative. |
Name: Petkovic
Dusko
Website:
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From: Norway
Time: 1998-01-28 20:35:00
Comments: If
you want to send me a mail tell me something about you! Dusko Petkovic |
Name: Jim
Quigley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Jacksonville, Florida
Time: 1998-01-25 19:23:57
Comments: Randy
OUTSTANDING JOB BOBCAT. Good to see the improvement in the equipment, Can't
believe you rode on top. The Fragmaster A 1/5 MECH 1965/66 |
Name: Albert
M. Ryan
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: 16 Glade Rd, East Hampton, NY,11937
Time: 1998-01-25 16:53:46
Comments: I
served with Svc. Btr. 2nd 17t Arty, 1st Field Forces in An Khe in , 1968.Interested
in hearing from anyone from my unit. |
Name: William
(BILL) Pelfrey Jr.
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Oklahoma
Time: 1998-01-25 12:49:08
Comments: I
was in 1/5 66-67 Co. A. A great unit and the best Soldiers in VN. |
Name: Dina
Website: Children
of Vietnam Vets Webring
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ohio
Time: 1998-01-24 21:21:53
Comments: HI!
Found you thru the Vietnam Vets webring...wanted to say THANKS!!!! (: |
Name: Paul
Gallo (your Brother-In-Law)
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-01-24 01:32:47
Comments: Randy,
I was showing some friends from work your page. A couple guys served in
Nam in 69/70. One said the pictures made him start shaking, but after a
while he was alright. We looked and talked for 1/2 hour and decided to
all go out for dinner. Your web page is a great tribute and memorial. Paul |
Name: Dave
Bower
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Michigan
Time: 1998-01-19 00:26:29
Comments: Randy,
I think you have an awesome site, Viewing your pictures, was almost like
riding along with you. I served with HHD, 21st Signal Group, Nha Trang,
Feb 67 - Feb 68. Would like to hear from anybody that was assigned to my
unit. Again great web page. |
Name: JIM
BECHTEL
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Portland or
Time: 1998-01-16 07:34:40
Comments: A
CO. 1st of 5th 1967 |
Name: Henry
E. Pongratz
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Texas
Time: 1998-01-15 03:19:45
Comments: Looking
for info on my brother, Ronald E. Pongratz SP 4 11ACR Black Horse 1967-69.
1963-66 Germany WIA 13 April 69 KIA 18 April 69, Tay Ninh RVN, Received
DSC, Bronze star. any thing would help. Thanks Henry E. Pongratz |
Name: SGT.HYBART
C. BOHANNON JR.
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: FRISCO CITY,AL. 36445
Time: 1998-01-15 00:45:31
Comments: I
WAS IN THE 9th INFANTRY DIVISION. TRAVELED TO SOME OF THE SAME PLACES YOU
PICTURED. REALLY ENJOYED YOUR PICS.I GOT OUT A LITTLE WHILE BEFORE YOU
WENT IN.I WAS IN THE ARTILLERY, 102DUCE HOUSER. |
Name: Danny
R. Luster
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Springfield, Missouri
Time: 1998-01-14 22:06:03
Comments: Great
Pics. I was there in 67-68. I was with C co, 4/9th , 25th Inf Div. I don't
know if you ever heard about the time that the 4/9th was ambushed and annialated
on March 2, 1968, but I'm a survivor of that fight. If you get a chance,
come see the "Manchu's" page about the 9th. Inf . "Keep Up The Fire". Danny
R. Luster, USA Ret. |
Name: Laura
Website: Veterans
for a Change
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Lincoln, Illinois
Time: 1998-01-11 23:23:55
Comments: I
am leaving a "little something" *grin* for you and all veterans! Thank-you
for your service...and my freedom! |
Name: Mike
Buckley
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Okie now in Florida
Time: 1998-01-07 12:52:13
Comments: I
was with B Battery 5/42 Artillery. It looks like I was every place you
were. I was in country November 69 to December 1970. We were part of II
Field Force but we followed the 25th around. |
Name: Donald
W Frederick
Website: Armed
Falcon
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Gonzales Louisiana
Time: 1998-01-06 18:16:21
Comments: Great
page returning your visit to my page will link you to mine today. Thanks
for the suggestion to break up the page I am going to try that,don't know
exactly how but will give it a shot. Big D |
Name: jawbone
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-01-06 13:26:50
Comments: Randy,
very good page. You have gotten alot of good links and the homepage looks
great! Welcome Home. |
Name: Gunner
Jim
Website: Gunner
Jim's Airborne Website
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: western NY
Time: 1998-01-04 20:06:20
Comments: Randy:
I'm returning the favor of visiting your website and signing your guestbook.
WELCOME HOME, buddy. Well, thanks for your tips--YOUR page took less than
2 minutes to load. My wife is the webmaster of our site and she is graphics-
happy by her own admission but must be enough people stick around to view
my site (how slow IS your puter anyway?) cuz I get an awful lot of emails,
guestbook signatures and awards! She did just break up some of my site
by putting the awards on a seperate page or it would have taken you even
LONGER to view it! :-) Guess I'll have to suggest she break it up even
more. I'll go back and surf your site a little more now. AIRBORNE ALL THE
WAY!!! |
Name: Dave Daily
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Ohio
Time: 1998-01-02 23:32:44
Comments: Enjoyed
your sight. I was a grunt with Co. A 1/506 Inf., 101 Abn. in '70 and a
crew chief/door gunner with C 158 Aviation Bn., 101st in '71. CURRAHEE! |
Name: Tony
Doc Hardball Faville
Website: Navy
Corpsman
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Central Ohio
Time: 1998-01-02 17:44:15
Comments: Very
nice site you have here. Also, wanted to thank you for stopping by my site.
Thanks, Doc Hardball |
Name: Sgt
Richard A. Irey, USAF 1963 - 1967, SSIR
Website: Professor
Zone
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: still in SW Michigan ol' buddy...ain't moved yet!
Time: 1998-01-02 01:38:34
Comments: Where
did I find you???? On our home page of course silly! BTW, nice page layout.
Makin' me work harder huh? |
Name: Dave
Weiss
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Forked River New Jersey
Time: 1997-12-31 19:39:33
Comments: Randy,
What a great site. I found it through Willy's home page. I was with E company
3/22 Dec 68/Dec69, "The Regulars" We humped all the time. Your pics were
a blend of those happy times we all had and the sorrow we feel today when
we remember those who didn't come home. Thanks for a helping others to
see things the way we did. |
Name: P.C.
Arterbury
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: L.A. CA
Time: 1997-12-31 08:00:17
Comments: Randy,
you have a very good web site.I'm glad you made it back. I have a friend
who was in the 5th Mech in 67-68.I was with the 2nd Platoon Charlie Co.
1/27INF (Wolfhounds) from Oct67-Oct68.Yes, I still remember places like
the Iron Triangle, BoiLoi Woods, HoBo Woods, Trang Bang, Hoc Mon,etc.I
recall humping the 'bush under an unmercifully hot sun and going on ambush
or LP at night. The mosquitoes,leeches and the fire ants. I sometimes remember
the firefights....and the intensity of TET. Lets us never forget our fallen
brothers and keep their families in our prayers. To this very moment, I
give thanks to Almighty God for keeping me alive. |
Name: Randy
Watson
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Midland Texas
Time: 1997-12-28 04:22:08
Comments: This
is a poem I gave to my brother (Jerry Watson) . He was on a river boat.
He is just now "coming home". SURVIVE THE SURVIVING I KNOW I WASN'T THERE
WHEN YOU CAME BACK FROM WAR, PROBABLY COULDN'T HAVE BEEN ANYWAY, I COULDN'T
EVEN DRIVE A CAR. IF I'D HAVE KNOWN THE TIME OR THE DATE OF YOUR RETURN,
SOMEHOW, I'D HAVE BEEN THERE TO HELP YOU MAKE THAT TURN. THE TURN BACK
HOME FROM HELL AND THE NIGHTMARE OVER THERE THE THINGS YOU HAD BEEN THROUGH,
NO ONE WAS AWARE. I KNEW NOT OF THE SCORN, THE PEOPLE FILLED WITH HATE,
I GUESS I JUST WOKE UP, I PRAY IT'S NOT TOO LATE. YOU NEVER LET US KNOW
OF THE TORMENT AND THE PAIN THE TIMES YOU SHOOK FROM FEAR WAITING, SHIVERING
IN THE RAIN THE PAIN YOU MUST HAVE FELT AS YOU WATCHED YOUR BROTHERS FALL,
IS SOMEHOW NOT AS BAD AS SURVIVING THROUGH IT ALL. YOU WERE A HERO THEN,
ALTHOUGH YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOUR A BIGGER HERO NOW AS EMOTIONS START TO SHOW
WITH HELL HIDDEN DEEP INSIDE I NEVER QUESTIONED WHY, YOU THOUGHT WE DIDN'T
CARE AS 25 YEARS FLEW BY. I GUESS I DIDN'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY, ALTHOUGH
SOMEHOW I KNEW, YOUR WERE HURTING EVERY DAY. I THANK GOD DEEPLY NOW, FOR
THE CHANGING OF YOUR HEART, AND ASK HIM ALL THE TIME TO LET ME DO MY PART.
I ONCE SAID THAT MY BROTHER, COULD NOT BE MY BEST FRIEND I KNOW NOW I WAS
WRONG SO HERE'S WHAT I INTEND. I DEDICATE MY LIFE, MY HEART, MY MIND, AND
SOUL, TO YOU MY BROTHER, UNTIL THE END TO PULL YOU FROM THAT HOLE. I'LL
PRAY AND THINK OF YOU EACH DAY NO MATTER WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY, I KNOW WITH
HELP, THE HURT CAN END THE NIGHTMARE WILL SURELY GO AWAY YOU WILL WIN THIS
WAR, WITH WHICH YOU'RE STRIVING THIS WAR IS CALLED "SURVIVE THE SURVIVING."
AS TEARS DROP FROM THIS BROTHERS EYES. I PROMISE YOU UNTIL I DIE WHATEVER
IT TAKES YOU ARE NEVER ALONE I'M GLAD I CAN FINALLY SAY.......... WELCOME
HOME!!!! I LOVE YOU, RANDY |
Name: Bob
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Vermont Now, Born IN NJ
Time: 1997-12-24 10:50:17
Comments: Went
over with the Division from Schofield. Served with C Co. 1/5 Mech. 3rd
Plt 3rd Squad. 1966. Was with infamous St. Valetines day massacare across
the river in Cu Chi with A and B company. Support for lost patrol of Danny
Fernandez CMH winner and that crazy battle. HoBo, BoiLoi Woods, Finlon
& Michelin Rubber Plants, War Zone C & D, Parrots Beak, Black Virgin,
An Loc, The fighteness unit in Vietnam the "BOBCATS" MISS AND LOST MANY. |
Name: Don
Lovejoy
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Baltimore Md,born in West Va
Time: 1997-12-21 19:23:08
Comments: Would
just like to say Welcome Home, and that you have a good webpage, I served
with 1st Cavalry as an RTO, spent most of my tour on top of Nui Ba Den
(by Tay Ninh)Spent the rest of it all through Tay Ninh Province with a
Lrrp team, recoqnized a lot of the triple canopy stuff that we were blessed
with. Merry Christmas Bro and A Happy New Year.. |
Name: Sherry
Website: Meema's
Place
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Tillamook, OR
Time: 1997-12-20 06:07:12
Comments: Found
your site through my brothers quest book. I think you have done a wonderful
job. I am always interested in reading the Viet Nam homepages and will
add this to my bookmarks. God Bless you.
P.S. My brother is Willy (your link for the 25th). |
Name: PHYLONA
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Connecticut now Pa....before!
Time: 1997-12-18 21:14:42
Comments: Randy,
finally found you again! Have a Merry Christmas!! I am headed out to Pa
after Xmas and will be sure and visit Steve's grave. Hope all is well with
you and your family. You have been doing some work on this! It looks great! |
Name: Jim
Sampers
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Denver by way of Iowa
Time: 1997-12-18 01:13:42
Comments: Really
enjoyed viewing your pictures. Thank you for sharing them!!! WELCOME HOME!!!
Jim Sampers son of James W. Sampers IC1 Sept. 7,1969 River Patrol Group
51 ( Naval Advisor) Cat Lai, Vietnam Panel 18W Line 56 |
Name: Edward
Camp
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Cape May Court House ,NJ
Time: 1997-12-17 00:24:01
Comments: Cool
site |
Name: Joe
Roshinko
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: bellmawr,nj
Time: 1997-12-16 17:15:23
Comments: GREAT
PHOTOS. YES, I WAS ON THE AF SIDE OF CAM RAHN 70-71. TAKE CARE j.r. |
Name: Dave
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Illinois
Time: 1997-12-16 01:44:29
Comments: When
I die, I want to in my sleep like my grandpa, not screaming and strapped
to an airline seat like his passengers.... |
Name: Lacey
E.
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Absarokee, Montana
Time: 1997-12-10 18:35:00
Comments: I
entered onto your page because I am doing a research paper on the Vietnam
War. I was wondering if you could give me any information that would be
helpful to my research paper? If you could that would be really helpful
to my English grade! I am really interested in the Vietnam War, so I am
not doing this just for a grade. I would like to thank you for taking the
time to read this and you can get back to me at my e-mail address above.
Thank You Lacey.......................................................................
Lacey I would like to help you in anyway I can, but I dont get a response
from your e-mail address, please check that it is proper! RandyK. |
Name: Marty
Ringo
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Concord, NH
Time: 1997-12-09 19:35:00
Comments: Thanks
for making your pictures available. Can't say that they bring back good
times, but they do recall good men. Spent my tour in the Central Highlands
outside Pleiku, but didn't bring back a single picture (Got my body back
intact and that was enough). I remember you (armor) guys well. Oh, did
you eat dust. I remember once seeing a tanker get out of the tank all covered
with that fine red, laterite dust of the dry season. The stuff was so thick
on him you couldn't tell if he was white, black or whatever underneath.
Then he took off his goggles, and I was expecting to see the skin around
the eyes. I didn't. The guy was dirty red all the way to the eyeballs.
So anyway thanks for the pics. |
Name: Rick
(mongo) Mendenhall
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Molalla Oregon
Time: 1997-12-08 07:36:00
Comments: I
was referred by Brandy (spud) to your site. Still checkin' it out but I
was with the 11th armored in Tay Ninh. H.Q.SOG top sekrit shit. Lost all
my pics in a fire so yer stuff brings back some almost forgotten times,
good as well as bad. I was the driver on a 114. Keep up the good work and
welcome home ! I think I bought some kool aid from her sister ! |
Name: Christina
Sharik
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Florida
Time: 1997-12-07 03:26:00
Comments: Hi
Doughboy! I love your page! I'll bet that girl outside the PX really WAS
selling Kool-aid!! If you'd like to include the sites where my Vietnam-inspired
poems are, here goes: http://grunt.space.swri.edu.CSarmymm.htm This is
the Remembrances Section of the Vietnam Veterans Homepage. Also, http://www.wonderfulmonds.com
"A Collection of Souls" under Christina Sharik "ArmyMom". Thanks to all
of you and Welcome Home! Christina |
Name: Brandy
(spud)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Idaho
Time: 1997-12-04 07:33:00
Comments: Great
page my friend. The pix of Nui Ba Dan really brought back some memories.
Spent two tours in and around Tay Ninh. Welcome back Spud |
Name: Gerry
Lyall
Website: A
Veterans Home Page
Referred by: Net Search
From: Queensland/Australia
Time: 1997-12-03 07:05:00
Comments: Just
joined the ring and looking around. Like the site. Not a lot of time now,but
will return soon. I don't normally sign guestbooks, but thanks for the
efforts. Gerry Lyall |
Name: Herb
Artola
Website: 22nd Infantry
Regiment Society
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Bowie, Maryland
Time: 1997-12-03 02:12:00
Comments: Randy.
Truly a great site. Thanks. I had the honor to serve in a sister unit to
the Bobcats, the 3/22nd Infantry, 25th Division, 1970-71. The 22nd Infantry
Regimental Society is seeking out all former "Regulars," offering camaraderie,
fellowship, a quarterly newsletter, biannual reunions, and a Web Page at:
http://www.inficad.com/~hhc222mi/ "Deeds Not Words" |
Name: James
L. Barrett,Jr. ---JB
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Chapel Hill, N.C.
Time: 1997-12-02 03:35:00
Comments: Thanks
for sharing your pictures during the time you served in viet-nam. They
brought back lots of memories. I served with the 11 acr from june 1970
- june 1971. I would love to contact some of my old buddies that i served
with. Again thank you. JAMES BARRETT - JB |
Name: don
lawhead
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: effingham,illinois
Time: 1997-12-01 06:10:00
Comments: i
served with the 1th/40th arty. dong ha from oct. 66 to aug.67. |
Name: Matty272
Website: Krytens
hole
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: United Kingdom
Time: 1997-11-30 07:50:00
Comments: First
time I signed this, I hadn't really gone through the site. Now that I have,
I want to say that it is excellent. I could do with some tips!! Keep up
the good work! Its good to know that someone is telling the world about
what happened (especially us young 'uns) Do what the education systems
all over the world have failed. |
Name: Ken
Short
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: TX
Time: 1997-11-30 02:16:00
Comments: Enjoyed
looking through your page. Will come back again. Pecos |
Name: jack hoar
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: california
Time: 1997-11-29 23:20:00
Comments: viet
nam 67/69 ....spent alot of time and lost alot of friends in that area
. Unfortunately , I remember it well. Good job on the page bro |
Name: Joe
Hibberd
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Stillwater, MN
Time: 1997-11-29 14:30:00
Comments: Randy
-- I found your site by searching the web for "Cam Rahn Bay". I was an
MQI (Military Quarantine Inspector) for the 14th PMU (Preventive Medicine
Unit). I was stationed briefly at Long Binh and Saigon, but in October
1972 my unit assigned me to CRB when "peace is at hand". The 5 MQIs at
CRB lived in the old Navy officers compound with the MACV advisers to the
RVNs. I was at CRB during the pullout in early '73. Because I was the newest
guy in the unit, I was the last to leave CRB. I was there through the 6th
week of the 8 week pullout period. As a result, I WAS THE LAST AMERICAN
AT CAM RAHN BAY during the war. -- Joe |
Name: Scott
Moffat
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Los Angeles, CA.
Time: 1997-11-29 05:28:00
Comments: Randy,
an outstanding page and prepared with dignity and caring. Your dialog on
your pictures had me both laughing and crying. I, Sir, also lived, ate
and breathed APC's for a year. I was your "PIE" and your page brought back
many a memory. I was on the other side of the spectrum from you, you were
there during standown, I went over with the 4th Division in 66. By the
way---Track art started early, on my tracks fifty gun shield was, "Git
Back", (spelling correct) Once again, an outstanding job and is booked
mark for future return. Thank You for your efforts and "Welcome Home" Scott
Moffat A Troop, 1/10 Cavalry, 4th ID 66-67 |
Name: George
"Baby Huey" Goswick
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Kennesaw, GA
Time: 1997-11-27 05:34:00
Comments: Great
Site, Just spent the last 30 minutes looking at your photos..Thanks for
sharing them and you personal comments with us.. I was a grunt with the
1st Cav in 67 and the terrain looked the same.. Welcome home brother..
Excellent website! |
Name: Matty272
Website: Krytens
hole
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Great Britain
Time: 1997-11-27 02:11:00
Comments: Matty
blows a big raspberry at Doughboy7 |
Name: Jeff
Schinaman
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Cincy,Ohio
Time: 1997-11-22 00:13:00
Comments: Randy,
Outstanding pictorial. Brought some faded memories from what seem like
ages ago, but it has been a few years. Sounds like we traveled in each
others footprints...as did many others.Was with the 3/4 Cav all of 70....Boi
Loi Woods,Hobo, Cambot... the mounted mini was great. We had a 40mm from
a gunship briefly, but it was to tough to handle. Nice job brother and
good luck always. Don't throw a track!!!! |
Name: Lewis
Ford
Website: Visual
Tracker
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: San Jose , California
Time: 1997-11-17 07:39:00
Comments: I
was with the 1st & 27th Wolfhounds 1970-1971. Looks like mechs were
same same grunts. I also didn't like the rats in the rear. It has been
a while since I've heard or seen terms like kit carson, thumper, duper.
You've done a great job on your site. |
Name: chris
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: birth address??? long story.
Time: 1997-11-14 22:54:00
Comments: I'm
a Benjamin Tucker Anarchist. My take on war or any gov. action is pretty
cold. And I don't know if you're a "patriot" to liberty or "country." Maybe
it doesn't matter. Anyways, do you think that you were "enslaved" into
war because the government got into trouble with another govt.? My question
is not from the perspective of a hippie who protested to protest out of
the war and then get a job in govt. telling people what to do(yea, "question
authority"), nor is it from a person who felt the war was "immoral" relative]
to any other war. |
Name: Sean
Walsh
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-11-14 21:59:00
Comments: Great
photos. I flew those Chinooks out of Cu Chi 68-71 with the Muleskinners,
242 ASHC. |
Name: Donnie
L. Garrett
Website: none
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Piedmont, S.C. 29673
Time: 1997-11-13 03:38:00
Comments: Great
sight!!! Sorry, you all? I was in another outfit, but; "WELCOME HOME, BROTHER!!!" |
Name: GySgt
Brooks Bergeron
Website: Da' Cajun
Gunny
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: NAS Pensacola
Time: 1997-11-08 19:50:00
Comments: Outstanding
Web site Randy!!!!! You are doing a great job.... (can I steal some pics
LOL) Cyber Fi Brooks Bergeron GySgt of Marines |
Name: Sean
Kethcart
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Your House
Time: 1997-10-31 18:02:00
Comments: Hey
Dad. I'm in school. Showin' the guys your page. Looks good on these big
screens and fast computers. Anyways....GOOD JOB! See ya when I get home!
Sean |
Name: Lou
Plummer
Website: A Veteran's Son
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Fayetteville, NC
Time: 1997-10-30 18:18:00
Comments: I
enjoyed my visit to your pages very much. Thanks for taking the time to
put it together. If you would like to exchange links with my site honoring
Vietnam Veterans and their families, drop me a note. It would be my honor!
Lou Plummer http://wonderfulmonds.com |
Name: Robert
Ostin
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: from sweden
Time: 1997-10-30 11:06:00
Comments: |
Name: Hyphen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: God's Garden Australia
Time: 1997-10-29 09:21:00
Comments: Brought
back some memories, good work and welcome home Brother |
Name: Rich Kvies
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Palm City, FL
Time: 1997-10-28 03:38:00
Comments: It
was fortunate happening upon your site; I'm a new guy on line. I served
as the 1st platoon leader in A Co., 1st Bn, 5th Inf (mech) from June 70
to Sept 70. Our track (14) had a mini gun until it hit a mine in Aug in
the Xuan Loc area. I guess our time overlapped; just different companies.
I went over to 2nd plt, Co C, 3rd Bn, 22nd Inf (also 25th Div) until April
71 when the division left RVN. We operated south and east of Xuan Loc during
that time. I'll always have a place in my heart for those guys in the 1st
plt A-1-5 (sheepdog, saw dusr, brown man, hand job et al). Keep the faith. |
Name: Willy
Website: Willy's
Place
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-10-27 22:58:00
Comments: Hi
Randy jsut dropped by to check out your progress all's looking good Take
care Willy |
Name: Jim
Kubiak
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Chicago, Illinois
Time: 1997-10-25 16:54:00
Comments: Just
wanted to mention publicly, how much I appreciate viewing your website.
Much effort paid off, as I can see the number of responses are increasing
from some very appreciative people.............J.K. |
Name: Bill
Downey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Boston, Ma
Time: 1997-10-22 10:46:00
Comments: Really
got caught up in your experience. Brought back some memories of my year,
but you guys served with great courage and perseverence. Thanks for sharing
it, look forward to a return visit. |
Name: Robert R.
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Austin TX
Time: 1997-10-21 03:38:00
Comments: My
friend, Julian D., served with the 5th Mech.. Your site is a great tribute. |
Name: Jim
Wattles
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Brighton, Colorado
Time: 1997-10-21 01:25:00
Comments: I
was in the Seabees (CBMU 302) served in Cam Rahn Bay 1969-1970. Was checking
the web and found your site. You've done a great job. Anyone know about
some good maps of the area that may be on the web. |
Name: Sally
Foley Newport
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Clarence, NY
Time: 1997-10-20 16:02:00
Comments: Randy,
You Did an AWESOME job on this site!!! I really enjoyed looking at your
pictures! I hope my brother was able to develop the camaraderie you seemed
to have with the guys close to you in your unit. Keep Up the GREAT WORK!!! |
Name: Gordon
Boswell
Website: Looking
Back Vietnam 1969-71
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Louisiana
Time: 1997-10-19 04:27:00
Comments: Randy,you
have done an outstanding job on your web site, it has grown since the last
time I visited. Brings back memories both good and bad. Welcome home Brother.
Glad you made it back. |
Name: RICHARD
KOSKEY
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: MINNESOTA
Time: 1997-10-18 05:07:00
Comments: GLAD
TO SEE SOMETHING ON THE NET ABOUT CU CHI AND THE 25TH. SERVED MY TIME WITH
(THE LITTLE BEARS) HELICOPTER FROM 8/1/69 TO 9/1/70 |
Name: John
"Cow_man" Piwowar
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Uniontown, Pa
Time: 1997-10-17 00:05:00
Comments: Enjoyed the site. |
Name: Don
Toohey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Massachusetts
Time: 1997-10-15 15:12:00
Comments: Randy, Great site. I was with Recon 2/12th 70/71 and
spent time in the same AO. Cambodia, Dau Tieng, Black Virgin, Michelin
rubber and Xaun-loc. Your tribute brought tears to my eyes. We all had
bad days. Keep up the good work. Peace,, Don |
Name: Scott
A. Tackett Sr.
Website: The
Tackett's Home Page
Referred by: From Geocities
From: West Point, NY ( US Military Academy)
Time: 1997-10-15 06:35:00
Comments: Randy, You have a very impressive website. I booked
marked it for future visits and also created a Link back to your site from
mine. I liked both your content and how smartly you laid it out for easy
veiwing. A "Top-Draw" job. I think some music would make it near perfect.
I'm sure you have considered it. It's only a suggestion I make because
the right song can make a page really come to life. Don Poss at Vietnam
Juke Box can fix you up with some great sounds from the era. Again I "SALUTE"
you excellent Website. Scott |
Name: Quad50
(John Mowatt)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Lake Wallenpaupack.. PA
Time: 1997-10-14 02:14:00
Comments: Great home page... like I had mentioned before...
you traveled some of the same roads that I did. My AO was An Loc, Xuan
Loc, Loc Ninh, Tay Ninh, Ham Tan & Snuol Cambodia I was with Dusters
D-5th/2nd and Quad 50s D-71st with Second Field Force. Thanks for sharing
you pictures and stories.. they bring back memories of my time in Vietnam..
the good times.. and the times we dare not forget. Good luck and Welcome
Home Brother. |
Name: Lynwood
Inge
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Virginia
Time: 1997-10-12 17:39:00
Comments: Randy You are to be commended for the work you have
done on this homepage. The pictures certainly bring back memories of long
ago. I served with Company A, 2nd Platoon, 1/27 Wolfhounds, 25th Infantry
from 3/69 to 11/69. Spent most it at Dau Tieng. |
Name: Dave
Website: Dave's
Realm Online
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Calif
Time: 1997-10-11 12:48:00
Comments: Randy I really enjoyed your web site. Very well done!
Having served with the 25th out of Cu Chi (Cambodian border all the way
to Tay Ninh) I appreciated your many pictures of those areas. It bought
back many memories. Dave 25th Inf. Div. Arty 4/69 to 4/70 |
Name: Amy626
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Everyone Knows I meant HOUSTON, RIGHT?
Time: 1997-10-10 21:49:00
Comments: oK, Thing I like best about your page, is the WALL,
THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL. Yes, it does take a lonnnng time to load, but wait
is well worth it. Also, the photos are neat...bet you never thought, when
you were taking them, that the whole world would see them? Ain't the Web
great. Well, Randy, I am glad you made it back and have given us an insight
to where our family members; our loved ones were. I, for one, learn more
from people like you, about Vietnam, than I can thank you for. May my husband,
Larry deLane Sandage, who was buried Aug. 8, 1981 at Gravesville, Ark.
look over your shoulder and help you with the site, cause he would if he
was here!! deLane won two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for service
in Vietnam. He was an Army Photography...maybe someone out there knew him
and his love for Art, Layout, and Photography and Copy...He would have
loved your web site,Randy. |
Name: Amy626
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Houton, The only place to be from in Texas!
Time: 1997-10-10 21:08:00
Comments: The Web Site is the best I have ever seen!! You put
alot of work into it, and have really done a wonderful job. Congratulations
on a job WELL DONE! VERY INSPIRING!! |
Name: Miriam
Knight
Website: Bluebird's
Nest
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Mahanoy City, PA !!
Time: 1997-10-10 15:37:00
Comments: Hey there Randy!! Nice page!! If you haven't been
to my page...check it out, and let me know what you think! :D See ya in
Channel! |
Name: Theodore
T. Jagosz, Cpt Inf (USAR)
Website: Bobcat
Base Camp
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Hermosa Beach, CA
Time: 1997-10-06 23:22:00
Comments: Randy: Congratulations from "Bobcat Bravo 2-6", Jan
'66 - Jan '67. You did a real good job on your page. Hope you join one
or both (as I did ) of the two 5th Inf Combat Veteran Orgs. I see you link
to both sites and that's very good. Got an E-Mail from you a while back
about my story at Don Poss' site. Don's a great guy and was very helpful
when we started up[ the Bobcat Base Camp (BBC). Ray Landon is now the editor
of the BBC and he can use all the help you might want to extend to him.
His E-Mail address is listed at the BBC. Keep up the good work. Ted Jagosz,
the first of many Bobcat Bravo 2-6's. |
Name: Gordon
MacGregor
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Time: 1997-10-06 03:11:00
Comments: Aloha Randy, I think your page is great. Brought back
many memories I though were lost. I was with the 2/12 "White Warriors"
at Fire Base Pershing in 1969. You may have passed through there. I have
had no luck on finding any info on the 2/12, it's like they disappeared.
Many thanks again. |
Name: David
M Daugherty
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Sorrento, Fla
Time: 1997-10-06 03:09:00
Comments: Hey Randy, what a grear page!!!!!!!!! Brings back
old memories. Especially how dirty you could really get! Hard to believe
those tracks could be driven dfrom the top. I suppose it's not much diffwerant
from us [1967] riding on top instead of inside as the early birds did.
Good ol American inginuity!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your pics. Most
of mine have dissapeared or been damaged. I would like to know more about
the track mounted minigun. That had to be awsume!!!!! Thanks again, Dave |
Name: Frank
W. Free
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Norwalk, Ca
Time: 1997-10-04 06:45:00
Comments: Hey, really enjoyed the site, the photos of you and
the crew of "The Jumping Jack Flash" shows a tight crew and bunch of friends.
I wasn't in the Army, I was in the Navy, on River Patrol Boats out Tra
Cu, near Hiep Hoa, and Chu Chi on the Vam Co Dong river. We also were 4
crew members to a boat, guys you could on . Good luck and take care. |
Name: Julia
Lambert
Website: FACES ON THE WALL
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Humble, Texas
Time: 1997-10-01 01:34:00
Comments: Thanks so much Randy for the link to FACES ON THE
WALL. We keep the light burning, and the faith. God Bless |
Name: Gil
Lewis
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Marshall,NC
Time: 1997-09-28 13:23:00
Comments: Great job on the page |
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