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thanks you so much for sharing some very intimate,powerful emotions with everyone. this is by far the most moving wesite on vietnam that i have ever read. and thank you so much for all of the sacrifices you made. you will NEVER be forgotton!!
debbie huddle <dhuddle1@stny.rr.com>
binghamton, NY USA
- Friday, May 09, 2008 at 15:04:12 (UTC)
Thank you for Sharing. Thank you guys for all you done for us back here in the states at that time. To my friend Don Ketcham telling us about this site.... sorry things were so negative toward you guys at the time of your return....God Bless...Lee
Lee McFate <leemcfateera@aol.com>
Jackson, MI USA
- Friday, April 25, 2008 at 01:06:27 (UTC)
Although I had never met my cousin Vinny, this website brings him to life. I am so grateful to see the pictures and read the stories. My dad, Timothy Sciarretti, and Vinny were cousins and best friends. Now they are both in heaven! Thank you for this...I have learned more about my family history.
Gina Sciarretti-Fajt <ginadmb18@hotmail.com>
Greensburg, PA USA
- Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 01:21:56 (UTC)
Whats up ketch long time no see this is Alex from overisel storage just dropping you guys a line to let you know that your service was appreciated my dad was there too.with 25th inf. in 68 and he was with macv 70 or 71 i\'m not sure so keep your head up and your but down god bless.
Lionel Alexander <mitze6@msn.com>
Muskegon, MI USA
- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 04:07:15 (UTC)
I was refered to this sight by Don Ketcham. Let me start out by saying I was born in late 1971- I really have no personal connection to the Vietnam War, other than the fact that I have been infatuated with it ever since I was a young girl: were I have wanted to study and hear all I can about it. The \"Forgotten War,\" not by me.I have read many books, magazines and watched countless movies about the Vietnam war. Read many biographys and Auto biographies. And about 10 yrs ago I had the pleasure of talking to a Vietnam Vet. while I was at a the moving Wall ceremony in Sandusky, Michigan. That moment touch my life, what I thought would be forever. Until I started reading this web sight, it has touch me in a way I can not explain. I contribute it to the fact that I know Don Ketcham personnally, who is a terrific man. It was hard for me to read what himself and others had to endure, see and loose. It wrenched on my heart strings, in away I can not explain. No matter how many books,and magazines I have read I still cannot fully understand what Don or others had to endure.I can try to imagine, even then I can not imagine what they felt day in or day out. I can however do what I have always done and that is listen to a Vietnam Vet, talk to them and let them know that they are not \"Forgotten\" by me, that from the bottom of my heart I am truely Thankful for all they have done and or did. I apologize for any miss doings you may have gotten on your return trip home. I remember at one point in my teen years I had asked my Junior yr. History teacher why we do not learn about the Vietnam War. He simply said it\'s not in our books. That was not a good answer I told him. As you can imagine I got in trouble, which didn\'t make sense to me. This war was a part of our history in so many ways. And yet today the children still learn nothing on it. I am however trying to change that, I have sat my children down and started talking to them about the Vietnam War. About 4yrs ago I took my children to Selfridge Air national Guard Base for an airshow, were they had the moving Wall, before I took them up there I told them to simply pray and say thank you. Well one of my son\'s said thank you a little to loud as I looked over at him a Vietnam Vet standing next to him said , \"Your welcome\" and shook his hand. On that note I would personnely like to give Don and his fellow soldiers a great Big Thank you for all you had to give up, go through and loose. And to thank your families for all they had to endure while you were away. May God Bless each and everyone of you and may he hold you safetly in the palm of his hand. Thank you and God Bless each and every Vet. that has faught for our freedom and safety. This web sight has truely been a very educational and moving experience for me. Very well put together with all the dates, pictures and documents. If you allow yourself to you can really get a good understanding what life or reality was like for them. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cynthia Laeder <laeder@sbcglobal.net>
Jackson, MI USA
- Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 13:59:25 (UTC)
Thanks to Don Ketcham for referring me to this site; I have a hard time finding the words to express the gratitude for what you all gave for us; THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. Don is special to me as a friend and I will never forget what he personally has contributed.
Tom Delor <tomhenry@aol.com>
Dorr, MI USA
- Friday, February 08, 2008 at 01:35:41 (UTC)
I was in Viet Nam March to November 67. Do to being wounded was able to leave that wonderfull country.(?). My brother 11 years younger told me just a couple years ago, that the song by Elton John, would always tear him up.Being older and leaving on a jet plan,clouds in my eye,He and my parents would be at the airport waving good bye.Thanks Dave. The song \"Daniel My Brother\" If you have younger brother or sisters Listen to the song closely.It will put a tear in your eye.Thank you for this web site. Also would like to reach David Clevenger from Michigan.C Co. 1/8 67. He later in Nam became a machine gunner fo Charlie Charlie.Rembering names Alex Gonzolas, Fred Wukich, Dugan, Indio,James Mason, lt. Flake. Great Site to rember great friends.
John Evorik <johnevorik@comcast.net>
Crown Point, IN USA
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 13:34:55 (UTC)
I happend across this site as i searched for my father\'s company. He was part of 1-8th and in Delta Co. The years i am unsure of but it would have been around late 68 to early 70. I am currently stationed in Iraq with the 82nd ABN DIV. I am in the navy and serving as an individual Augmentee with 1-504th PIR as a Batallion electronic warfare officer. I found myself seeing a lot of 1-8th Cav guys and my dad mentioned he served with you guys. Not sure of nay names but i am sure it would be a rush of emotions for him either way. Overall i am amazed at the site and was hopeful to see my dad\'s name under your roster but i am not sure where he would have been or an exact time. Just know i think what you have done is great and wish you the best! Thanks and i am proud of yours and everyone\'s service to our great country! Josh
Joshua Whitaker <po1whitaker@yahoo.com>
Pensacola, FL USA
- Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 17:17:34 (UTC)
Emotional, sincere, served in country 71-72. Welcome home to all.
vasquez raymond g. <vasquez-raymond@sbcglobal.net>
san antonio , TX USA
- Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 02:51:09 (UTC)
Very Nice site, The pictures brought back many memories. I was a Squad Ldr. (Sgt. E-5) with the C 3rd Platoon 1st of the 8th Cav, from September 5, 1969 to May 20, 1970. Our Call sign was Bright Night. I was on FSB Ellen November 4, 1969 when we had the ground attack. In fact I was blown off our bunker that night. And got my first Purple Heart or Ho Chi Minh slow movers award. Later that month we lost our Platoon Sgt. Pappy in a bunker complex. Then On May 10, 1970 I again forgot to duck and got my second a Ho Chi Minh slow mover s award and a trip home on May 20, 2007. Thanks much for the memories and if you can find a picture of LZ Ellen, JAY or Bu Dop SF camp I d sure like to see them. Steve
Steve Wilson <stevew@halmeconstruction.com>
Davenport , WY USA
- Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 22:34:55 (UTC)
I forgot to give my e-mail address on 14OCT07 entry. Also will say I like your use of the yellow and red colors on your site. Have a good day. Curry/1ID 67-68
jack curry <jack.curry@us.army.mil>
mendon, IL USA
- Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 14:44:38 (UTC)
Don Ketcham referred me to this site. I was in the USAF from 70-74, but stateside as a minuteman missle launch officer. I\'ve got nothing but respect for what you guys did.
brett stanger <brstanger@sbcglobal.net>
Jackson, MI USA
- Friday, October 19, 2007 at 02:39:48 (UTC)
Very Good! I was at Quan Loi JAN-APR68 with the Big Red One during TET-68. I was in 1ID Graves Registration and sorry to say \"we were busy\". I have been back to NAM in 1997 and 2001. I went up Rt.13 to An Loc and Quan Loi both times. The air strip is grown up in brush and rubber now. Have a good day and \"you did good, man\" with this site.
Jack Curry
Mendon, IL USA
- Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 01:18:32 (UTC)
Co. D 1/8 3rd squad, 3rd platoon 69-70 have a few photos, need your full email address to send them
johnny vaughn <blueorange1@cox.net>
scottsdale, AZ USA
- Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 15:11:03 (UTC)
I was referred to this site by Donald Ketcham, we were in the military at the same, but I was one of the lucky ones who was stateside for 4 years. This site is very informative and I believe a great healing tool for all the vets that were there. Thankyou Don and all!!!!
John VanderWijst <Dutch4969@comcast.net>
Martinsburg, WV USA
- Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 00:55:50 (UTC)
Thanks Brother
Mike Price <b68mustangs@yahoo.com>
santa ana, CA USA
- Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 16:16:30 (GMT)
Oh! I am so smitten! First, I\'m smitten by this website. It is the most tangible, honest account of Vietnam I\'ve seen. I was born in \'74 and I have no people in my family who went to Vietnam. In fact, I lost both my parents, so I cannot even ask them about the homefront during that time. But something in me is attracted to your war and your experience and your sacrifices. You ask that we \"never forget,\" and I hope my interest helps that happen. I read all the stories! Each month! You have taken me to that place in a way no novel or movie ever has--and I\'ve pretty much watched all the VN movies (haven\'t yet watched Tigerland starring Colin Farrel, but it\'s on my netflix list!), but the artists\' angles and craftsmanship sort of make it all seem even more unbelievable and ungraspable. For example, in Platoon, all the soldiers had major problems and attitude issues. None of those guys were \"normal,\" and while I can believe grunts were driven crazy and acted awful here and there, I just don\'t believe you were all off your rockers your entire tours... The pictures! The anesthetic pictures of your packs and the c-rations and grenades all set against the white background, these all gave me a solid foundation for the experience you went through. Seeing the radio mounted to the pack in such a clear way showed its 25 lbs. Seeing the cut in the toe of the boot from the machete showed me how sharp it really was, how real that weapon was. Things like the stationery you used and the c-ration cans cut to make a little stove and directions on how to use a claymore mine--these small details were amazing, ones I\'ve been craving for years. And the pictures in-country, so many of them moved me. The mail call photos (the little valentine sugar candies there in the middle of the boonies), the bunker photos that demonstrated your \"normal\" days, the poor guy with his ass hanging out!, all of those pictures are so touching and honest. There was one picture where a medic was tending to a soldier\'s head--a white medic digging around in a black soldier\'s thick hair. Both soldiers look like they\'re about fifteen--there\'s no hair on their skin, they still look like little boys. I cried over that picture in particular, even though everything appeared to be fine. The soldiers, I fell in love with them. Again, I was smitten. You were all so goddam young and beautiful. I watched Ed Nored, in particular, grow from a green soldier to a hardened one through the pictures. That kind of documentation is priceless, especially to someone like me who came of age long after the war was over, after the topic became \"tired,\" and after the veterans had been stereotyped. I want to thank all of you who put this website together so that people my age can begin to understand this hidden and too easily forgotten war. I haven\'t forgotten! My husband and I both hold a great admiration for what you did. The fact that you left Vietnam feeling the sacrifice was for nothing, well, it was for something. What you did gave a lady heroes (not to mention several crushes!) thirty-five years down the road. What you did demonstrated the friendships and love that were exchanged despite the hopelessness of your war efforts. What you did shaped the patriotism my husband and I share--patriotism and values and love that brought us together 14 years ago and has kept us together all this time. I\'m currently writing a novel wherein one of my two main characters (brother and sister) is in Nam. My husband is a local EMA volunteer not only to help his community but also to be involved in our community if, God forbid, we experience breakdowns like happened in communities all over the country during Vietnam. Our children will be raised learning what you did for us. Our children will never, NEVER disrespect a soldier, NEVER. Our family will never participate in the kind of cruel and thoughtless mass hysteria that happened here at home during the war. Because they will grow up familiar with the Vietnam War. Never forget! It\'s been very hard for me to get in touch with the Vietnam war. I\'ve spent years fascinated by that war and getting my hands on movies and books, but nothing has satisfied my curiosity or touched my heart like this comprehensive and generous website. While I may not represent my entire generation, I will use my rold in it to influence the \"never forget\" mantra. I will work on my book, and I will raise my children to remember. I\'m a college teacher, and I teach Tim O\'Brien\'s The Things They Carried. My poor students, they\'re your age when you went to the war, and they know nothing about it, which terrifies me, but it also gives me a chance to turn them onto the Vietnam War and show them not only its deep and impenetratable significance and how our society from the top levels of the government all the way down to their very own relatives have tried to sweep the Vietnam War under the rug. How we have all been manipulated! And young people don\'t appreciate being manipulated. My enthusiasm for the topic touches some of them, and perhaps contributes to the important mission of never forgetting. Thank you, all of you who fought for us, all of you who were wounded for us, and all of you who died for us. Thank you to all of your families who loved you even when the rest of the country didn\'t. Thank you to all of the families who had to suffer the news of their loved ones killed or missing in action. Kelly Lundy
Kelly Lundy <kellymlundy@yahoo.com>
Macon, GA USA
- Saturday, September 01, 2007 at 17:16:46 (GMT)
Great Site. Some of us were REMF\'s. I was in HHC 1st AirCav, Airmobile. Phouc Vinh RVN 1969-1970 My MOS was 93H20 Air Traffic Control. VFR Tower Operator. I did everything but that..Sh** burner to blackhat in Cambodia. What an experience to say the least.
William JenningsBryan Jr.
Sarasota, FL USA
- Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 17:14:12 (GMT)
Happy Birthday Uncle Gordon, Love Terri Steve and Katie
Terri Smith <jprsteve@aol.com>
Baker City, OR USA
- Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 03:24:29 (GMT)
This site was well done, I went into Cambodia with 6/31st Inf., 9th, also was with the 5/7th Cav.,1st Cav., I was at places like FB Snuffy, your pictures brought back many tough memories!! Welcome Home!!!
Charlie Salisbury <salisburyc6@yahoo.com>
Ft. Myers, FL USA
- Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 21:54:06 (GMT)
I was with d co. 1st bn 8th cav 1-4-70-7-12-70 this site is fantastic brings back alot of memories.would love to hear from any of you I served with. tlawrence40@comcast.net
Terry Lawrence <tlawrence40@comcast.net>
indianapolis, IN USA
- Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 13:54:06 (GMT)
Served with \'C\' 1/501st Inf, 101st Airborne Div., LZ Sally, Thau Thien Province, \'I\' Corp 1968. Great site - brings back many memories (good & bad) Welcome Home My Brothers.
Eddie \'Slick\' Ireland <vn_vet_68@yahoo.com>
Austin, TX USA
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 15:18:50 (GMT)
First of all, this is a wonderful web site and I want to thank you for all the hard work you\'ve done. Hoping someone out there remembers me. I was with the D 1/8 1st Platoon when we were ambushed Dec. 5, 1969. I carried the radio and was injured and medivaced out. Does anyone remember the name Leslie Durkee or Kelly Durkee? Where they got the name Kelly from, I have no idea. I was in 15 firefights from Oct. thru Dec. 1969.Never recieved a C.I.B. or Purple Heart. In process of trying to verify these events and establish proper name. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Leslie Durkee <62wagonlady@comcast.net>
berlin, NJ USA
- Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 19:58:40 (GMT)
Served with D1/8 Cav 1st Cav. Airmobile Feb. 1968-1969 Was Raincloud 10 Let me hear from you at raincloud6india@aol.com
Richard Cheney <Raincloud6india@aol.com>
Santa Clara, CA USA
- Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 00:58:34 (GMT)
I am writing a research paper on the Vietnam medics who have committed suicide as a result of psychological wounds they suffered during the war. My thesis is that their names should be on the Memorial Wall with the rest of the honored dead. I would like very much to list those names in my paper, to at least give them one place they can be counted and honored. If you could direct me to a source to get that list I would greatly appreciate it. It is (past) time to honor these overlooked casualties. It would be my privilege to do the little bit that I can do to make it happen. Thank you for your help with this.
Molly K.Johnson <mjohnson26@northshore.edu>
Boston, MA USA
- Monday, April 30, 2007 at 19:32:24 (GMT)
Hi, I was introduced to this great site by Donald Ketcham, who I met here at the Cafe Lilla coffee shop\'s free computer. I was never in VietNam. I guess I was lucky to have missed it. I joined in June 1971 for a l month delayed entry. Went to Knox for basic and AIT in July. Drew lst assignment to Ft. Myer, VA with duty at the Pentagon from October 71 - January 74. Reupped for Ft. Bliss and made it to Ramasun ASA Station near Udorn AFB in northeast Thailand from Nov 75 - May 76. The closest I got to Nam was on the plane ride out of Bangkok on the way to Hong Kong as I was making my return trip to Ft. Huachuca. We flew by close enough to see the east coast of Vietnam. God bless all you boys and girls who went through that for the rest of us. Thank you. More later.
Robert Wesley Daniel <robertwesleydaniel@hotmail.com>
Jackson, MI USA
- Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 13:34:52 (GMT)
Hi, I was based at Quan Loi in October, November and a few Days in December 1968. I arrived in Viet Nam on October 24th 1968. I was hit by a Grenade on December 4th or 5th 1968. I was with what was called Gary Owen. The 2nd of the 7th Air Cav Company A. Custer had been our former Company Commander in the Battlev of the Little Big Horn. Company I beleive B, was dropped into a North Vietnameese Base Camp of 100,000 One Hundred Thousand I guess near Laos. All of Company B were dead within about 15 minutes. Our Company A were sent in at about 3 PM the same day dec 4th, 1968. I went out on Patrol the Next Morning looking as they told us for missing bodies. We in about 20 minutes got into a heavy Fire Fight. I got wounded by a grenade. Does anybody know about all of this ????
john t milligan <1dutch231@excite.com>
derby, NY USA
- Friday, March 16, 2007 at 21:08:30 (GMT)
Hi Uncle Gordon! We talked about Vietnam in my political science class yesterday, and it reminded me to come check on your page :-) Hope you\'re doing well!
Katie Morrissey <heartofawarrior@gmail.com>
CA USA
- Monday, March 05, 2007 at 16:35:33 (GMT)
may i wish you all god health to all from the 1/7 and 2/7. i have just read we were soliders and felt very emotional i am an ex serving member of the british cavalary and have seen my brothers fall under fire but not to the extent of you guys. let me tell you all now your bothers didnt die alone they never felt alone they had their brothers all around them. let me get back to the book, the reason i had to find it is because when i was on vacation with my family last summer i was in a place called hayle in corwnwall where one of your fallen commrades was born rick rescorla is his name when i read on his memorial what he had survived in the ia drang what he had gone through and then to be murdered and taken the way he was the states and the world have been robbed. i felt compelled to find this book and you guys did one hell of a job out there you look out for each other i wasnt born then but if i could i would of gone there under the command of the great leader col hal moore thank you for your time. a distant brother in arms paul weekes
paul weekes <paulemma@blueyonder.co.uk>
rotherham, AL Uk
- Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 23:51:56 (GMT)
Excellent site.!I am a friend of Ketch and he told me of this site.I was 1 year too young for 'Nam, and I'm glad I missed it. I'm proud of all of you for your service to our country. All that matters is the man on your left and the man on your right.
kip howland <howlandkip@yahoo.com>
jackson, USA
- Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 20:38:42 (GMT)
I work with Don Ketcham, and being a 16 year Navy Veteran, I'm fascinated by your story and the story he has shared with me. I created a video montage for Don, which I hope we can link to this site for others to see. Well done...
Kurt Mitchell <memoriesinmotion@comcast.net>
Jackson, USA
- Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 14:09:39 (GMT)
Great site. I was in A Co. Have you ever run across men or information about A Co.?
Dave Clark <dclarkv@juno.com>
Cedar Rapids, USA
- Monday, January 29, 2007 at 16:10:18 (GMT)
Wow!! I am a co worker/friend of Don Ketchum's. I've said this to him many times, we have no idea what you boys went through over there. I don't know what else to say other than "THANK YOU". Rose
Rose Hernandez <arhernandez@cmsenergy.com>
Hamilton, USA
- Monday, January 15, 2007 at 20:18:12 (GMT)
you did a great job producing this site. i served with charlie co. (brightnight) aug. 68 - aug. 69. two weeks in nov., 68 were my worst times in country. anyone remember?
schermerhorn, dale <chris_and_dale@charter.net>
lacrosse, USA
- Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 22:01:04 (GMT)
Thank you to my brother Pat Toon and all his fellow soldiers for fighting, and risking your lives. God Bless y'all. Love you Pat.
Teresa Cooper <tlcoop82@yahoo.com>
owensboro, USA
- Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 03:40:22 (GMT)
3rd Platoon Leader Delta 1/8 Cav 3/68 - 12/68 than Company XO until 3/69
Warren David <RAINCLOUD36@AOL.COM>
High Point, USA
- Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 15:46:47 (GMT)

This is Sanch, AKA John Sanchez
John Sanchez <sanchezinspectorduct@dc.rr.com>
USA
- Friday, December 01, 2006 at 02:31:35 (GMT)

Hi there from the "Web Master". Since my "free" guestbook was getting spammed (gotta love those on line casino people) by hundreds of entries. I closed it down and wrote my own. Some advantages are: 1. no pop ups! 2. you can write as much or as little as you like. 3. I CAN CONTROL WHAT I WANT! I will be working on getting it the way I like it so come back often. I have kept the old entries in the Archive. Gordon
Gordon Swenson <1stcavgrunt@webewebbiers.com>
Murrieta, USA

- Friday, November 10, 2006 at 16:53:35 (GMT)


First Name :   Terri
Last Name :   Smith
Email address :   jprsteve@aol.com
Your Message :   I am so proud of you Uncle Gordon. I remember when you left and how frightened I was and how grateful I was to have you back. Love Terri
 

 

First Name :   Mike
Last Name :   Price
Email address :   www.b68mustangs.com
Your Message :   Gordon, nice web site Brother, good to see ya in Vegas, I know what it takes to keep the site going, our history will never be forgotten, thanks for steeping up.
 

 

First Name :   donald
Last Name :   kirstine
Email address :   donald_kirstine@correct.state.ak.us
Your Message :   May ALL veterans be blessed and guided by the Lord. I for one am proud ov every one of you. Medicaly I was not able to do anything like you did ( I tried to enlist but was turned down ) God bless you all Don Kirstine, Juneau Alaska
 

 

First Name :   George
Last Name :   Hull
Email address :   ehull55@charter.net
Your Message :   George Hull passed away June19,2006. His funeral was June 22, 2006
 

 

First Name :   Emily
Last Name :   B
Email address :   candiland149@yahoo.com
Your Message :   Hi my names Emily, and i just read your short storie on your site, and i agree with you on a few things that you wrote, like when you said that other men that you were over there with dont really like to talk about it and everyone likes to deal with thing
 

 

First Name :   Patrick
Last Name :   Dooley
Email address :   patdooley@hotmail.com
Your Message :   I served from Oct.1967 to Oct.1968 I would like to thank all of the Delta Duds.
 

 

First Name :   Robert
Last Name :   Railling
Email address :   rrailling@hotmail.com
Your Message :   Great job on your web site. I hope all combat veterans will be forever remembered, especially the Vietnam vets. Thanks for serving our great country and providing the testimonials.
 

 

First Name :   Tracee
Last Name :   Salisbury
Email address :   traceeb@selequity.com
Your Message :   I was only a month old when my husband came home from vietnam. We have been together for 10 yrs. and he suffers from ptsd. he has just started a group at our local va out reach center, for the fist time in 10 yrs i have seen him cry (everyday, several tim
 

 

First Name :   Craig
Last Name :   Sherwood
Email address :   csherwood2@nc.rr.com
Your Message :   I was in the 3rd platoon along with Ketch, Doc Kloss and Butch Bauer, among others. I was wounded during the ambush of July 12, 1970. Look forward to hearing form others.

 


 

First Name :   Walter
Last Name :   Cezik
Email address :   cezikk@comcast.net
Your Message :   I just wanted to say hi.
 

 

First Name :   Donald
Last Name :   Ketcham
Email address :   dtketcham@cmsenergy.com
Your Message :   Picked up this website from Lt. Piekarski, hard to believe what is on it. I was in 3rd Platoon D 1/8 from 24 Sep 69 to 12 Jul 70, when I was critically wounded by a B-40. I do know alot of the names in the website and will do some looking for some detail.
 

 

First Name :   Randolph
Last Name :   Foriest
Email address :   rfisok@optonline.net
Your Message :   This is Treetop,Co D 1st Bn 8th Cav 3rd plt.12-69-1-1-71,would love to hear from you.
 

 

First Name :   joesph
Last Name :   bauer
Email address :   joe_bauer80@yahoo.com
Your Message :   looking for anyone who might have known my uncle Leonard W Bauer. also looking for Treetop-Randolph Foriest. He was a good friend of Leonards and I would like very much to contact him. Outstanding website Gordon, youre the greatest!
 

 

First Name :   John
Last Name :   Hiser
Email address :   jr1stcav@hotmail.com
Your Message :   D 1/8 1968-69
 

 

First Name :   Kevan
Last Name :   Mynderup
Email address :   kmynderp@sbcglobal.net
Your Message :   Great Site & the stories brought memories. Served with C 1st 8th Cav 3-68 / 12-68. missed Khe Sanh, but made all the other ones. Moved South in early Nov. Baaaaad place. Anyone remember LZ Mustang? or the bunker complex about 1 1/2 clicks away. C & D com
 

 

First Name :   Tom G.
Last Name :   Define
Email address :   killgook@mydictionary.biz
Your Message :   Good luck brothers Tom http://www.mydictionary.biz
 

 

First Name :   Robert
Last Name :   Terrell
Email address :   BOBTERRELL@OPTONLINE.NET
Your Message :   Hi There, I served in Vietnam in 1966-67, Company D of the 2/8th Airborne, 1st Cav Division Airmoble, quad leader of the 4th squad, LRRPs Pony Soldier #4
 

 

First Name :   Mark
Last Name :   Johnson
Email address :   markann@hotmail.com
Your Message :   I was a remf at Long Bihn 68-69. There was a grunt from the Cav that somehow found us and hed come stay with us when he could get out of the bush. He was from Holland, Michigan. Id like to see if anyone know who he might be? Nice site Bro!
 

 

First Name :   Donald
Last Name :   Davison
Email address :   soulpony@aol.com
Your Message :   I am a 1st. Sgt. Retired and I served in Viet nam with H Co.2nd. Sqdn 11th. ACR. and I would like to see what a surprize it was to see this web site. Great Job and Keep up the Good Work. WELCOME HOME TO ALL MY BROTHERS WHO SERVED THEN AND WHO ARE SERVING
 

 

First Name :   Raymond
Last Name :   Stanfield
Email address :   stanfieldray@yahoo.com
Your Message :   Welcome guys. My 1st tour was with C 2/5th CAV 1st CAV 65-66
 

 

First Name :   Tom
Last Name :   Snyder
Email address :   tsnyder@kconline.com
Your Message :   I was not in the 1st CAV, but i served in Vietnam from 08/69 to 08/69. I was in AVDAC in Long Bin. Im proud to have served.
 

 

First Name :   Tom
Last Name :   Burgess
Email address :   burgessthomas@bellsouth.net
Your Message :   served in 1/8 co D 1st platoon 2/3/68 to 2/3/69.was in kah sahn, ashaw,and plenty more.would like to hear from those of us that are still around.It was rough times but proud to have served.
 

 

First Name :   Oskar
Last Name :   Back
Email address :   osback@earthlink.net
Your Message :   Would like to hear from Larry Hurley if he ever logs into this site. Great pics!
 

 

First Name :   kevin
Last Name :   atterberg
Email address :   fataberg@hotmail.com
Your Message :   Proud son of Jack Atterberg. My father has been looking for fellow 606th ordinance company of the united states army for a long time (actually since he returned from vietnam). He served between 66 to 68 and without his permission i have decided to take on
 

 

First Name :   gene
Last Name :   smith
Email address :   seugene2@aol.com
Your Message :   thank you
 

 

First Name :   Gordon N.
Last Name :   Spies
Email address :   SSLFSpies@AOL.com
Your Message :   would love to hear from anyone that served with Company D, lst Bn, 8th Cav, lst Cav Div from fall of l970 to winter of l97l. Also would like to hear from anyone that served with B Company, 2 BN, 5th Cav, lst Cav Div, after the Cav stood down.
 

 

First Name :   steve
Last Name :   smith
Email address :   jprsteve@aol.com
Your Message :   Hi, Im Lloyds son in law and just wanted to say hi. Thank you for all you have done for me and America. Steve

 

 


 

First Name :   Katie
Last Name :   Morrissey
Email address :   Lady-JAG@juno.com
Your Message :   Hello Uncle Gordon!

 

 


 

First Name :   Michael
Last Name :   Treetop
Email address :   tree_trucker@hotmail.com
Your Message :   hello out there! anybody recognize the name treetop? would like someone to contact me asap, especially Randolph Watson. Last station Huntsville, AL and Vietnam 1966.

 

 


 

First Name :   Dwight
Last Name :   Cole
Email address :   dec@gpslegal.com
Your Message :   Served in C Co 2/8 2/68-2/69. Great site. Welcome home to all.

 

 


 

First Name :   Bob
Last Name :   Smith
Email address :   smith3296@bellsouth.net
Your Message :   Company commander D-1/8th from 2 December 1968 until 6 Jun 1969. Would enjoy hearing from other unit members.

 

 


 

First Name :   Richard
Last Name :   Gerwitz
Email address :   Yellowpike56@aol.com
Your Message :   Welcome Home Everybody!!!!!!! E-co 1/8 70-71

 


 

First Name :   William
Last Name :   Ward
Email address :   wardwaw@aol.com
Your Message :   Served with 2/8 Cav;D Co.Recon platoon;1965-1966.An Kae.RVN.

 


 

First Name :   Bob
Last Name :   Walker
Email address :   ru12@npgcable.com
Your Message :   Great Site: Served my 1st tour in Assault Gun Platoon Co. D 1/8th Cav (Abn) I went over with them in Sep 1965-1966. Anyone who was in Co.D, feel free to contact me.. Retired in Lake Havasu, Az
 

 

First Name :   Lou
Last Name :   Sciarretti
Email address :   1cav@bellsouth.net
Your Message :   Vinny i miss you so much cousin, wish my son Vinny who i named in your honor could have known you.