Walker Jones
Friday, 9/29/00, 7:07 AM
Hey all you old 1/9th guys. Don't forget about the Bullwhip Squadron Asso.
Reunion on 6-8 Oct. at Ozark/Ft. Rucker. Get details at
<http:/bullwhipsquadron.org>. The motels are nearly filled, and banquet tickets
must be bought "yesterday".
From:
Harlingen, TX
Web Site:
C Troop, 1/9th Association
E-mail:
walkerjones@earthlink.net
James B.
Barrett
Saturday, 9/23/00, 5:47 PM
Just checking in. Am happy to see a C Troop page
From:
Saucier, Ms
E-mail:
buckbarrett@worldnet.att.com
James B.
Barrett
Saturday, 9/23/00, 5:47 PM
Just checking in. Am happy to see a C Troop page
From:
Saucier, Ms
E-mail:
buckbarrett@worldnet.att.com
Scott Donnell
Wednesday, 9/13/00, 8:39 PM
Have acquired OH-6A airframe S/N 68-17252 records indicate this aircraft was
with the C-1/9 Feb 71 - Apr 71. April 5th of 71 took 30 hits. We are interested in
displaying this particular aircraft and are looking for more information. Does
anyone know a P W2 D.G. Mclaughlin? and what is a "pink team" mission? We
have two other airframes S/N's 68-17331 and 68- 15971 as well. Thanks, Scott
Donnell
From:
Riverside, California
Web Site:
March Field Air Museum
E-mail:
rtrn2glory@aol.com
John J. Griffiths
Saturday, 9/9/00, 11:10 AM
I was thirsty red6 and thirsty blue6 1967.iwas major nave's wingman when he
got killed at Tuy Hoa,Vietnam I didn't make it to the reunion because I killed a
man in a traffic accident on 30 Jun 2000.
From:
Phoenix,AZ
E-mail:
griffj1@home.com
Joe
Semancheck
Thursday, 9/7/00, 5:53 AM
Walker Great page, a tribute to some fine folks. Welcome Home Joe C/227th
From:
Fl.
E-mail:
semancheck@ispchannel.com
Joe J. Griffith
(Jimmy)
Wednesday, 9/6/00, 6:33 AM
From:
Jennings, LA
E-mail:
JGRIFF3623@AOL.COM
Steve Hesler
Sunday, 9/3/00, 3:26 AM
Just a comment from an ex Air Cav puke. Served with Charlie Troop, 3rd/17th in
Vinh Long in 71-72 (Formerly D Troop 3/5th) Lighthorse. Hello to all you Air Cav
dudes, and best wishes. Keep em flying. Now work as oil field trash the last 22
years, but still miss the wop-wop-wop. Best regards to all.
From:
Live in Jakarta, Indonesia
Web Site:
none
E-mail:
rhesler@asiawrld.com
Lionel DeLa
Rosa
Friday, 9/1/00, 6:14 PM
Hi there, Looks like I'm finally home. Lionel
From:
Arizona
E-mail:
delarosa@home.com
Randy Zahn -
Cavalier 24
Tuesday, 8/29/00, 3:03 AM
Gang, Grover Wright's reunion video is now complete! It is a wonderful memory
because if are like me the whole five days are a bit of a blur. The video
encapsulates it all and is well worth the donation of $20. Grover's time and
efforts AND the result are priceless. If you went to the reunion, you'll definitely
want one as a keepsake. If you didn't go, you'll want to see what you missed
and I'll just bet you won't miss the next one. Contact Grover at
Sky172Pilot@aol.com to get your copy. Also, for those who haven't been
informed, Capt. Irling Smith passed in his sleep over the weekend. He was a
giant among men and will be greatly missed. 24 OUT
From:
Scotland
E-mail:
ZAHNCLAN@compuserve.com
Jim Preston
Wednesday, 8/23/00, 8:45 AM
I'm an old Cav guy, just not a member of the 1/9. You have a great site, which
has taken a lot of work by someone. My thanks to that person for his time and
effort. I have agreed to try to help someone who is a cousin of a MIA helicopter
Pilot. Her name is Betty Watson. She would like to get in touch with anyone
that knew him. I have found the following info. His Wall location (44E-42 ). He
was in HHT/1/9 Cav. His WOC class was 66-21. The tail number of the A/C he
was in was 67-17254. Following is a copy of the e-mail that I received
requesting the help. Message: Did you possibly know WO Jimmy Lee Watson,
served with the 1st Cavalry Division from 67 until his MIA status in 03-13-68? He
put down his aircraft about 5 miles from Camp Evans, with ten men on board.
On a logistics mission, with LT.Purda, 4 unidentified men and four others, of
whom were, Sgt.Clevland Evans, SP5 Steven Heitman, SFC Eugene Gubbins,
and PFC Larry Moore. A search was initiated, but there was no trace of the
downed UH-IH. However a shallow grave revealed the finding of Gubbins and
Moore. The other three men have not been seen or heard from since 03- 13-68.
Hope you can help with some info about my cousin Jimmy Lee Watson. As we
are having a family reunion in September, and it would be nice to give his
cousins, aunt's and uncle's some remembrance of him. As his father and
brother are deceased, his mother is in a nursing home, unable to speak, hear,
or know anyone. We, the family would like to have something of Jimmy Lee. A
piece of his life that we don't have. Thank you for your time in reading this and
the job you did for our country. Is there anybody out there that knew Jimmy and
would be willing to talk to Betty. Let me know at daddyji@attglobal. Jim Preston
USA Ret MWO-4 67-9 B-1 C trp 7/1st / 67-68 / Sandpiper 25 121st AHC / 68-69
/ Viking/Tiger Surprise Cobra Nett 70-71 / Snake VHPA Life Member #L04150
From:
Oxford Al
E-mail:
daddyji@attglobal.net
JESSE JAMES
Tuesday, 8/22/00, 6:26 PM
From:
PRINCE GEORGE, VA
E-mail:
airvtec@hotmail.com
George A.
Moore
Monday, 8/21/00, 6:51 PM
Enjoyed looking at your site. Brings back memories, wasn't in 1/9. but spend
three tours there in helos 196 ASH, C/228 and C/16. Guess I'll have to join to
see who else is out there that are still alive. Thanks Guys.
From:
Macon, Georgia
E-mail:
N75ranger@aol.com
Jeff Dunn
Tuesday, 8/15/00, 10:24 AM
I know this is a 1/9th CAV page but I thought I'd sign in anyways in hope of
finding someone from 1/7th CAV.
From:
Vancouver, WA
E-mail:
JeffD@dva.wa.gov
Michael A.
Knowles
Thursday, 8/3/00, 4:56 PM
Arrived in An Khe around July 1977, and was assigned to C Troop, 1st
Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile) operating out of LZ Two
Bits, down the road from LZ English. Charlie Troop 1st/9th was my last
assignment in Nam. I had spent 18 months down south with the 25th Div and, I
believe, the 145 Avn Brigade (Bn), I'm going to have to check my record for sure!
It's been a long time coming home!
From:
Miami, Florida
Web Site:
PlacidRacoon
E-mail:
PlacidRacoon@bellsouth.net
John
Champney
Saturday, 7/29/00, 2:50 PM
I worked as a photographer for ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia, 1981-85 and logged
many hours flying with Petroleum Helicopters Inc. With one, (marine), exception
all the pilots were ex-army and veterans of the war. If anybody knows how Bruce
Launius, last heard of in Louisana but originally from Calif., or Clem Ridgeway
last heard of in Florida, or any ex Saudi pilots are doing please drop me an e-
mail. Great site by the way. Best wishes, John Champney, Ex-British Airborne
Div.
From:
Liverpool, UK
E-mail:
johnchampney@hotmail.com
John McKiddy
Tuesday, 7/25/00, 9:33 PM
Enjoyed the trip
From:
Dayton Ohio
E-mail:
Jem_45449@yahoo.com
Bob Young
Friday, 7/21/00, 12:45 PM
Hey "Real Cav" and Walker, Great Job on the Reunion photos. Thanks for the
post. Bob Young, Sct, C Trp 1/9 65-66 and Sct, A Trp 7/17 67-68
From:
Clarksville, TN
Web Site:
7th Sqdn, 17th Cav (Air)
E-mail:
ryoung@usit.net
Ernie Adkins
Sunday, 7/16/00, 7:24 PM
7/1st Air Cav Vinh Long 1968 Scout Pilot
From:
Hope, AR
E-mail:
ernadk@ipa.net
Wendy Jones
Friday, 7/14/00, 4:48 PM
I'm Walker's daughter.
From:
Yardley, PA
E-mail:
BOBNSTINKY@aol.com
Paul Davis
Friday, 7/14/00, 11:38 AM
GREAT 2000 RE-UNION!!!!! I really enjoyed the 1/9 bet to gethers... I an the
Paul Davis that flew Guns from Jan. to Dec.67 as raider 24
From:
Jacksonville, Florida
E-mail:
davis@townplanner.com
Paul Davis
Friday, 7/14/00, 11:18 AM
From:
Jacksonville, Florida
E-mail:
www.davis@townplanner.com
John J. Mackel
Jr
Thursday, 7/6/00, 6:47 AM
To All: Just returned from reunion in DC. Enjoyed it very much and espically
enjoyed seeing all you C Troopers. For those of you that didn't go, you missed a
good time, not only of reflection but a chance to see some old friends. ( I mean
"old" in a good way.) Thanks to the Troopers that planned everything, you did an
outstanding job. My wife and the two youngest sons that attended with me got a
good history lesson. They also were very impressed with Julie's dedication to
her brother's memory. Keep it up, people are listneing. Thanks and good to see
you all.
From:
Houston
E-mail:
jjmackel@shellus.com