The Guestbook
The Guestbook
| 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: SP5
Bob Morecook, Saigon 72/73
Website: AFVN American Forces Vietnam Network Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Houston TX Time: 1999-02-14 04:39:18 Comments: Loved your page. My dad was with 25 ID in WWII. Even saw you guys actually watched AFVN. Come on over and take a look at the AFVN home page Bob Morecook |
| 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: Joe
LaPorte
Website: 35th Infantry Regiment-The Cacti Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Alabama Time: 1998-09-28 05:57:07 Comments: Nice site Randy!! Linked to your page tonight. |
| 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
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| 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: SFC
Don Nickerson
Website: The Federation for Universal Unification Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: 1st Bn., 5th In., Bobcats, Ft. Lewis, WA Time: 1998-08-16 23:04:22 Comments: Nice to see some Bobcat History on the net. |
| 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: Chris
Ashby (ColorGuard{f})
Website: Platoon Leader's Headquarters Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Ft Meade, MD Time: 1998-06-20 01:08:58 Comments: Hi there...thought I was finally gonna write somehing in your guestbook. Well, nice job and see you on mIRC. |
| 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: Chet
Botkins a.k.a. CyberVet
Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Boyce, Virginia Time: 1998-06-07 15:54:37 Comments: Nice page |
| 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Word of Mouth 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: From LinkExchange 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Net Search 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Net Search 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: From LinkExchange 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: Referred by: Net Search 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! 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: Dean
E. Lundell
Website: The Art of War for Traders, Inc. Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Chicago Time: 1997-12-14 14:29:00 Comments: Randy, Great web site & nice to see your buddies remembered. Dean |
| 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: Capt.
Dave Hilyard Air America/Bird Construction
Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: FTL, FL Time: 1997-10-31 23:28:00 Comments: Seems like a loonng time ago,,,was it?? |
| 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 |