2002 Guestbook Entries

December 31, 2002
E-8 / MSG or 1SG 1SG (R) Joey Welsh from Texas
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: brasso@world-net.net
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! LET'S NOT FORGET OUR BROTHERS IN THE TRENCHES, MAY GOD BLESS THEM. "SALSA" JOEY "BRASSO" WELSH 1/101 E/20
December 30, 2002
E-5 / SGT Jason Pellegrin from Louisiana
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: JPellegrin@Charter.Net
 
Thanks for a great site with good links so that I can re-vist a glorious part of my life!!
December 26, 2002
E-6 / SSG steve teems from Oklahoma
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: texokie@sbcglobal.net
 
December 24, 2002
Veteran Larry Hall from Kansas
Affiliation: M/75 & 71st LRP
E-mail address: lrrp70@osprey.net
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE FROM KANSAS
December 24, 2002
Civilian Mike Reiley from Idaho
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: mikereiley@hotmail.com
 
I just want to add my hope that each of you will have a Merry Christmas... Mike
December 24, 2002
Veteran Robert Copeland from Other
Affiliation: E/75 & E/50 LRP & 9th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: copela3@attglobal.net
 
I wish all of you in our RANGER/LRP/LRRP FAMILY, THE GOLD STAR MOTHERS, THE SPECIAL FORCES, THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMUNITY AND ALL THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED SERVICES AND CIVILIAN SUPPORT SERVICES A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2003!!!!HOOAH!!!!RLTW!!!! TO OUR ACTIVE DUTY RANGERS ON DEPLOYMENT, STAY SAFE AND GOOD HUNTING, HOOAH!!!!RLTW!!!! Bob Copeland Unit Director E75 RANGER/E50 LRP/9TH DIV LRRP RANGER/LRP/LRRP LEAD THE WAY!!!!
December 22, 2002
E-5 / SGT Ned Costa from California
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: NCHuey721@aol.com
 
Wishing all of you Rangers a very Happy Holiday Season! From your friends at Casper Platoon. Ned Costa Casper 721 LZ English, 7/68-7/69 www.CasperPlatoon.com
December 16, 2002
W-2 / WO2 Rodney Gauthier from California
Affiliation: Marines
E-mail address: rodneygauthier@hotmail.com
 
Served in the Black Sheep of A Co 2/75 from 82-85. Anyone know whereabouts of Rangers Robert Sena, Cook, Thomas Ballard, Tal Smallwood, or Jesse Ellam?
December 15, 2002
Veteran Brian Leighton from Texas
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: bravo-6@swbell.net
 
Looking for anyone who remembers jody cadence called Jungle Work, from the late 70' & early 80's. This is a Warren Zevon rock 'n roll song that was re-mixed on the Run To The Cadence of The Rangers (and SF) tapes that came out back then. His music was "most hooah", lots of guns, violence, mercenaries, etc. Well, the man himself (Warren) has terminal cancer, and I am researching (rather quickly) the influence his music had on the military. There are some unit patches with Lawyers, Guns, and Money, another song of his, on it. If you're in your 40's you must have remembered Werewolves of London? Don't know how long he can hold out, but it's danger close.
December 11, 2002
E-5 / SGT Patrick Hayes from Massachusetts
Affiliation: Marines
E-mail address: PHayes209@aol.com
 
I'd like to publically thank Steve "Bouncer" Morey for signing my guest book located at http://66.78.26.27/~usmcforu/cgi-bin/webbbs/index.cgi under the contents in "Choppergunner's Place." I'm currently in ptsd therapy with 2 LLRP's in my group. I have nothing but respect for these men of the jungle, and for all you Ranger LLRP's. The Marine version of you guys are our RECON Marines, and I lifted many teams deep into the bush while crewing a heliocopter in Vietnam. Welcome Home my comrade-in-arms Once a Marine, Always a Marine Semper Fidelis Patrick Hayes heliocopter crewchief/gunner RVN 1965-1967 (two tours)
December 7, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Christopher Marks from Michigan
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: Cmarks2701@comcast.net
 
Looking to hear from fellow Rangers in 2nd platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 1982-84. The stories we could tell!
November 23, 2002
Veteran Steve "Bouncer" Morey from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
I am looking for a guy I met at the Auburn, WA Veterans Day parade. He was from the "P" company LRRPs and we wanted to get togeather after the parade... But we lost each other in the crowd... I looked in the Pappa Company website with no results... If anyone out there can help PLEASE do... I don't have a name... CRS..."P" company LRRP from the Tacoma area of Washington state is all I have, not much I know, but for a bunch of LRRPs it should be easy... WELCOME HOME BROTHERS Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
November 20, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 GARY MOTTESHEARD from Louisiana
Affiliation: M/75 & 71st LRP
E-mail address: goldygnm75@msn.com
 
I LOOKING FOR MY BROTHERS APRIL 69 TILL 70
November 16, 2002
Veteran Steve "Bouncer" Morey from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
Hey Emmett, I stopped in to let you know I am very pleased with the links page, The new addition of Veteran Service the page is looking very good! I am impressed with the verious organizations that are listed so far, and I understand there are more to come. I do want to take this oppertunity to commend you once again on the great job you are doing. Now that I have "brown nosed" do I get to be General of the Army or do I have to remind you that MOM "H" does love me best!! Your Brother Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
November 13, 2002
Veteran GIPSON LEONARD from Kentucky
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: Gipson@onlineky.com
 
I WOUND LIKE TO SEE THE GUYS I SERVED WITH I& tall to them
November 12, 2002
Veteran james brockmiller from Hawaii
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: henkel5@aol.com
 
I'm a memeber and wish I could see some of the old friends again but I just finished heart surgery. Can't fly anymore and I'm stuck in this little town called Hilo Hi. Tell Cupit I said Hi and thank him for remembering me so I could join the association. Maddog you were good at what you did. FO
November 8, 2002
Veteran The Bouncer from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
I will be riding my Harley in the Auburn WA. Veterans Day Parade as I do every year, and as every year I will be riding in memory of all our Fallen Brothers. remember our POW/MIA/KIAs, they gave all. God Bless You All... Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
November 6, 2002
Veteran The Bouncer from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
Hey All, Looks like the Holidays are on us again, I want to take this oppertunity to say Happy Holidays to all of you and your families. Emmett, you are doing a bang up job on this website. Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
November 4, 2002
Veteran Curtis (Randy) Kimes from California
Affiliation: H/75 & E/52 LRP & 1st Cav LRRP
E-mail address: pmarche@jps.net
 
Hello, All..., Just checking in [First time here...] Impressed with the site. Contact welcomed.
November 2, 2002
E-5 / SGT Larry Norris from Texas
Affiliation: P/75 & 79th LRP
E-mail address: Larry_Norris@homedepot.com
 
Bill Davis and terry (rock) Roderick reached me thru the latest P. Co. 75th Infantry newsletter.. Looking forward to attending the next Papa Company reunion in 2003..
October 31, 2002
E-7 / SFC Raymond (YOGI) Lopez from California
Affiliation: P/75 & 79th LRP
E-mail address: chomees2@aol.com
 
Member of P co.75th Rangers (Team 1-4) Nov. 1970 - Aug. 1971 just wanted to say hi, Miller, Valine, Perry, Blue, Carney,Farmer,Tank,Rose,Doc,Fraizer and the rest of the Rangers. God bless you all. YOGI
October 30, 2002
E-5 / SGT Eugene F. Karnish Jr. from Nebraska
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: JKARNISH@MSN.COM
 
Hi Rangers, This is Geno Karnish! Member number 1203. This comment is for all the rangers but mostly for my command of D/17th Inf. LRRP\LRP from Germany. I'm doing fine and have some very large model aircraft for sale, a French Nueport 28C,18foot wingtip to wingtip upper wing and a 10foot fuselage. The craft has working controls and is ready for an R\C radio to be installed. I had th chance to sign this book and thought that I would drop a note to You Guys to show you that I'm still building and want more Patrolling mags sent to my place. Dana!, My name is Eugene F. Karnish and I served in the Army from 1966 to 1969. I was assigned to D17th when it had a designation with the number 3907 in the line somewhere and the word Airborne in it. I watched the designation change to L.R.R.P. and then again to L.R.P. and then to the 75th Ranger Regiment. I knew people like Terry Roderick and many more risk takers like Him in that time. I want to submit my renewal for the upcoming year and need a renewal form or I'll just use the one that is in my last issue of Patrolling. My adddress is E.F. Karnish,1911 Leavenworth street, Omaha,Nebraska 68102. I have no phone at this time and spend most of my time building exotic aircraft models but I think of you all alot of that time. Now that I have the chance to send all of you a note I can't think of much to say other than "I'm Alive and kicking". Geno Karnish Co. "D" 17TH iNF. LRRP\LRP AIRBORNE
October 30, 2002
E-5 / SGT Eugene F. Karnish Jr. from Nebraska
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: jkarnis@msn.com
 
High again Rangers, I submitted the wrong email address in the previous comment. The real one is as follows; jkarnis@msn.com Geno Karnish Co. D 17th Inf. L.R.R.P.\L.R.P 1967-1969
October 29, 2002
O-2 / 1st Lt. Joe Madison from Mississippi
Affiliation: P/75 & 79th LRP
E-mail address: armjm@aol.com
 
10/29/02, I just read the guest book. I noticed very few "Papa" company Rangers. I served as a Team Leader for several patrols prior to being promoted out of the Rangers. It disturbes me that I can remember only a couple of the men I served with. I remember a nick name of a guy from Jackson, Mississippi named "Yanko" (spelling is a guess). It would be interesting to talk to some rangers that I served with. I will look for my orders to get the exact dates I served with "Papa" company. I was Team Leader on mission that Stephen Wray was KIA.
October 22, 2002
Veteran The Bouncer from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
Great Site, but there doesn't seem to be any links for Health sites and no Health pages on this site... You will rectify this oversite won't you webmaster?? LOL. Love Ya Brother Emmett Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
October 20, 2002
E-3 / PFC michael stewart from California
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: danzigtrooper@yahoo.com
 
74th INF LRSD,formerly known as N/75,74th &173rd LRRP was reactiveated 16 oct 02. I would like info , on history and other items related to N/75 and 74th inf LRP
October 20, 2002
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Anyone have anyscoop as to how to contact anyone with the 173rd LRS unit. Jimmy Akuna's son Torri will be going over to the heard sometime this spring. He would like to see about joining the unit. Take Care and God bless RLTW Carl
October 9, 2002
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Marshall Huckaby from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: rvnlrrp@aol.com
 
Really hated missing the reunion, Went to 96, 98, & 2000, but duty called and I could not make this one. Sounds like it was a good one. You are my Heroes.
October 8, 2002
Civilian Amanda Sherwood from Illinois
Affiliation: I've never served
E-mail address: pilotp4041@hotmail.com
 
Hi! I am a college student and am wanting to talk to any Ranger that fought in the raid on Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993. This would be a substantial help for my American history major, specifically in military history. If anybody out there knows any information about these men or if you are one of these men, please e-mail me back. I would love to talk to you! Thank you!
October 7, 2002
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Richard Schoenberger from Texas
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: rcscbs1@msn.com
 
Greetings from "Backwoods", I'm still serving in the Res. (HHD 2/75 DIV (TS),OCT, S-3 ops., FT SAM.) I still remember the SFC "Fruitbat" or "CD" Thomas from 1plt, B Co. and "Mighty men are mountain men these words we will not trifle". They don't make 'em like that anymore. "EDGE","DICK", "CATFISH","GUS", "SNUFFY","GANNO" drop me a line sometime before I pop smoke and break contact from the Army.
October 4, 2002
E-5 / SGT Greg Hooter from Colorado
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: greg_hooter@jededwards.com
 
Anyone I know still out there?
October 4, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Richard Smith from Arizona
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: melmlewis@prodigy.net
 
Yesterday and today are the anniversary of MOG. I had the honor of serving with Bco 3/75 with all of the heroes and standing in their ranks. It was an incredible experience to serve with these men. From Al "Scullcrusher" Lamb to Rick "you need to go on a road march...hooah" Merritt. Raleigh "natas" Cash and Tory "troy" Carlson. They are all great men and I am proud to have known them. I wish them and every one the best.
October 2, 2002
E-9 / SGM or CSM Emmett W. Hiltibrand from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: ranger2c@mchsi.com
 
To the Mog guys Tomorrow marks an anniversary in your life that had a tramatic and dramatic affect on your lives. One must leave and one must stay says the poem. You were choosen to stay. The 75th Ranger Regiment Association will always remember this date in Ranger history as your day. We will also stop and say a silent pray for those who had to leave. One day we will link back up with them and continue the mission. Until that time 'Stand firm in the Ranger Brotherhood'. Rangers Lead The Way. God Bless. Emmett
October 1, 2002
Veteran The Bouncer from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
Hey All, I just came in to say that I am HONORED to be with this Association and am looking forward to seeing you all in 2004 at the reunion in Washington state. Welcome Home Brothers Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
September 30, 2002
Civilian Wayne Getz from California
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: getz175@aol.com
 
I would like to hear from any first bat rangers from 83-86.
September 12, 2002
Veteran Mike Reiley from Idaho
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: mikereiley@hotmail.com
 
John and Oscar...I will miss you both. Mike
September 5, 2002
E-9 / SGM or CSM Ray Christian from Hawaii
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: raychristian@hotmail.com
 
Outstanding web page. CSM Christian
September 2, 2002
E-6 / SSG john davis,jr from California
Affiliation: Ranger Training Brigade
E-mail address: melissjohn113@hotmail.com
 
i was an instructor from 1973-78,79. i was the youngest ranger graduate and instructor in 1973. i graduated as an e-3 because nixon had a freeze on promotions. i was 18 and became col. grangers driver. it was in the newspaper in columbus,ga. my fellow instuctors were sfc stuckey, and uncle bernie! i worked city team, and camp darby. i know cpt odem, maj elliot, and sgm riley and others. riley was assigned to an eastern theater. had a great time at bldg 4. if anyone is still out there, let me know! i miss the friends. rangers lead the way! and then some! j.davis, ssg, promotable, to sfc. sincerely, ranger davis.
August 30, 2002
O-3 / CPT Bryant E Middleton from Florida
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: Ranger5988@Aol.Com
 
Just wanted to say what a great reunion we had at Benning, it was great coming home where I met my wife, had three sons born, went to jump school and OCS oh what memories. I would like to take a moment and remember a fallen Ranger from Division LRRP's, Robert Lee Johnson KIA 1 August 1967 sleep well my brother you are now among fellow Rangers. See you all in Washington at the next reunion. RLTW!!!!!
August 25, 2002
E-3 / PFC Bob Davenport from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: BDaven2537@aol.com
 
B/3/75 84-86 Trying to find Sgt. Pat Giblin
August 22, 2002
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Amen Emmett. Remembering all the Rangers who have passed on. Especially Ranger SFC John E. Milender KIA Jan. 66 while advor to the Vietnamese Rangers. My uncle and inspiration to be like him.Praying for all of the present and future Rangers. May the Great Architectof the Univerese watch over and protect you. Carl Millinder November Company 70/71
August 21, 2002
E-9 / SGM or CSM Emmett Hiltibrand from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: ranger2c@mchsi.com
 
Dear Lord, you have in your presence, a great many men who died in the name of honor. Please accept them into your grace, take care of their families and thank you for not taking me.
August 20, 2002
E-5 / SGT dan eaton from Georgia
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: beavertrapr
 
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!!!!
August 18, 2002
E-5 / SGT ron grguric from Georgia
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: rgrguric@bellsouth.net
 
August 16, 2002
Future Ranger Anthony Harrell from South Carolina
Affiliation: Future Ranger
E-mail address: ranger_airborne_82
 
frist of all RLTW all the way.....2nd my farther sfc(ret) Stanly Harrell a ret ranger now has influencd me to become a Ranger and hopfuly i will become one and live the ranger life HOOAH....
August 16, 2002
Future Ranger Anthony Harrell from South Carolina
Affiliation: Future Ranger
E-mail address: ranger_airbornw_82
 
frist of all RLTW all the way.....2nd my farther sfc(ret) Stanly Harrell a ret ranger now has influencd me to become a Ranger and hopfuly i will become one and live the ranger life HOOAH....
August 9, 2002
Veteran Sean Cook from New Jersey
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: turbodog@comcast.net
 
Just checking in. Changed my email address recently. Sean A Co & HHC 2/75 90-92
August 5, 2002
Veteran Wally Hume from Montana
Affiliation: P/75 & 79th LRP
E-mail address: rngriam@montanasky.net
 
Stay loyal to the creed.RLTW
August 3, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Jerry Lindsey from Ohio
Affiliation: M/75 & 71st LRP
E-mail address: TConway902@aol.com
 
I was in Vietnam 11/69-10/70 and am looking for other Rangers. Just wanted to say "hi."
August 3, 2002
E-5 / SGT ron grguric from Georgia
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: rgrguric@bellsouth.net
 
Greetings to all my brother Rangers.. i was with K75 then G75 Americal 1970-1971 id like to hear from anyone who served with eitehr unit at any time, but especially those who were in country with me.. take care and God bless us all..remember..RANGERS LEAD THE WAY
August 3, 2002
Veteran Mark Ponzillo from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: ponz@mindspring.com
 
If anyone needs anything they think I can help/assist them with, give me a call. It was a great reunion. Thank you to those rangers who organized it. Looking forward to the next one. Everyone, stay healthy, keep your weapon clean and your power dry. Till Our Next Patrol, LRRP1 25th Inf Div 1966
July 28, 2002
Veteran reggie wilson from California
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: reggie.wilson@disney.com
 
I served with Co. A Ranger 75th Inf. at Ft. Hood, TX. in 70-72. Co. commanders were Cpt. Michael Sweat, and Cpt. Clark. It would be interesting to contact anyone from that unit. Sgt. Vick was the First Sergeant most of this time. I was the company clerk - airborne qualified.
July 27, 2002
E-5 / SGT Kevin Curran from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: D/75 Ranger
E-mail address: Krazykevin13@cs.com
 
Where have all the good men gone. Co. D 75th Rangers. Drop me a line. Hope to hear from some. Kevin Curran
July 24, 2002
Veteran Robert Henriksen from Washington
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: robtscirocco@attbi.com
 
The reunion was great and looking forward to the next one in my home state. Being my first reunion it was good to be back among fellow Rangers. The November Company Henriksen brothers, Sven and I (Robert) want to thank Roger for the party he put on at his house. Hal, your blueridge email address does not work so send me the correct one. Need email address from those N/CO who attended the reunion. Rudy, Roonie, Leroy and Moose: need your email address November Company Reunion video I took is available. Rangers Lead The Way - Robert - Golf Team
July 23, 2002
Other Daniel Nate, Sr. from New Jersey
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address:
 
I have enjoyed serving the 75th as Ranger Advocate under the past regime. I look forward to discussions with the new leaders of our pack, and will continue to serve under President Dana McGrath until such time as he decides otherwise.I thoroughly enjoyed each one of you at the re-union, and look forward to seeing MORE of our friends and comrades at the next one...SEATTLE.Rangers Lead The Way.
July 22, 2002
Veteran Michael Grady from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: talon@mindspring.com
 
By the way, any guys from 76-78 1/75 HHC Wpns. Plt. sing out.
July 22, 2002
Veteran Michael Grady from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: talon@mindspring.com
 
Glad to have found this site and i am looking forward to some upcoming events where i can find some old friends and meet some new one.
July 20, 2002
Civilian Jamie White from California
Affiliation: Family Member/Friend of Ranger
E-mail address: jaymewhite@juno.com
 
Good job on the website! It's very cool. I really enjoyed the section that lets you read all about the history of Rangers (during each war). My dad is a Ranger (C-75th Co.) and that's ALL he talks about, so it was interesting to read about the Charlie Co. missions from 69-71 (when he was in Vietnam) and get an idea of what he was a part of. You guys ROCK!
July 20, 2002
E-5 / SGT Frederick White from California
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: rgrfew@earthlink.net
 
Whitey is back! With his good old attitude! Thanks to the person who gave me back my old membership #74! The baret can go it's way, but don't change a Ranger's number! The big Ranger in the sky thanks you... Now for a personal note: Yo Rangers! Past, Present, & Future; This is Whitey from Charlie Co. 75th Rangers, 3rd Platoon, Team 33. Just got a call from Giossi from Australia - but my phone battery went dead & we no longer had commo! But it was nice to see him last July when he came down to L.A. NOW, if he can come ALL the way down from Australia, why can't the rest of you Southern boys come on down here to SOUTHERN California! If y'all get lonely for the South, I'll fix you up some grits (and I even got a possum in the backyard)! To Cook: Giossi says, "Have Cookie give me a call." To Fred Barker: Papa-San and I say hi. To "Doc" LeClaire: Hope you're doing well. I'd also like to say hello to the family of Richard C. Boone. And last but not least, a big hello to Lois Cunningham, who's put up with me just like T.C. did. To all the Rangers and their families, may the Gods be with you. Keep Truckin!
July 20, 2002
Civilian Mike Reiley from Idaho
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: mikereiley@hotmail.com
 
I would just like to thank the cadre of the Ranger training brigade for being such gracious hosts. I had a great time at the reunion, and one of the reasons was their hospitality. Thanks guys!
July 20, 2002
Veteran Wayne Mitsch from Georgia
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: wmkma@bellsouth.net
 
Back home after another successful reunion - my 7th consecutive reunion since joining the Associaton in 1990. If you have never attended a reunion, you don't know what you are missing. I am honored to have been elected your Association vice president for the next 2 years. I look forward to communicating with many of you. If you haven't joined the Association and would like more information, feel free to contact me.
July 19, 2002
Veteran The Bouncer from Washington
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LRRP50@earthlink.net
 
Emmett, Commo-check possitive, hyperlink works fine. Hello All, This is an outstanding site!! I am plumb tickled to see that we are getting squared away and looking tall. See Ya All in 2004!! Bouncer F/50 LRP 68-69
July 19, 2002
Veteran Joe Niblett from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: rgrjoe175@aol.com
 
Ok I signed the guestbook already sheeze....talk about pushy past presidents... :-) I have a suggestion.. the guestbook link should be on page one..... I am honored to have been railroaded into being Treasurer for the next two years....I want to know why I was the only one that voted ney... preplanned plot by you Company Rangers and LRRPs is all I got to say... Regards, Joe
July 16, 2002
E-9 / SGM or CSM Emmett Hiltibrand from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: ranger2c@mchsi.com
 
The reunion just ended in Columbus GA. For those who missed it, you missed a great one. This may have been the best one ever. I think this one will be talked about for years. We had a really great time. Congratulations go to Dana McGrath for being elected the new Association President. The next two years will be more productive for the Association than the last two years. Stay tuned and contibute. I enjoyed being your President for the last two years and wouldn't trade the experience for anything. I had a great time serving and we accomplish a great many things. If your not a member, JOIN. If you are a member, get a friend to JOIN. Become active in this Association and show your support. It is a good and nobel thing to do. Catch the wave now, don't miss the next ride, it promises to be a great one. Rangers do Lead The Way and In God We Trust and we are One Nation Under God. THANKS Emmett
July 14, 2002
Veteran Joe Niblett from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: rgrjoe175@aol.com
 
Had a great time meeting you folks at the reunion... that is something you should never miss.... Also Dana McGrath, next time I see you without your bodyguard, you better be ducking..hmmm wait a minute..dont thing you ever had to do that....lol Regards, Joe
July 11, 2002
O-2 / 1st Lt. John ("Tim") Hornor from Georgia
Affiliation: Ranger Training Brigade
E-mail address: thornor@paceacademy.org
 
Congratulations on a great site. Though time marches on, being a Ranger never fades. Best to all!
July 10, 2002
Veteran Calvin Fenner from California
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: clfenner@yahoo.com
 
I was the Sr Medic with A/75 when we were at Benning in late '69 and when the company moved to Ft Hood in Jan70. I'd like to see if anyone is still around. If I remember right, Capt Henkle was CO, (forgot the CO's name at Hood)Lt Jones was Plt Ldr, SFC Maggart was Plt Sgt. I still have group photos of the platoons back then.
July 8, 2002
Ranger Parent Serafina Smith from Hawaii
Affiliation: Family Member/Friend of Ranger
E-mail address: Gangemi
 
I'm sending all of you attending the reunion my Aloha and Blessings. And all my LOVE to my son Ranger Sidney F. Smith. Have a great and healing time. Mom, Serafina
July 6, 2002
E-5 / SGT joel vance from Tennessee
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: sjkk01@aol.com
 
I NEED INFO. ON BECOMING A MEMBER
July 4, 2002
E-5 / SGT James Simpkins from California
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: simpkinsclan@msn.com
 
July 4, 2002
Veteran Sven Henriksen from Idaho
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: sonofshane@hotmail.com
 
Hello fellow Rangers, Greetings from North Idaho,wishing you all a good 4th of July,looking forward to the reunion Monday,especially to be with my fellow warriors from N75th,there are many old special ops. warriors up here in the november/whisky,their thoughts will be @ Benning too Sven( Delta team)
July 4, 2002
E-8 / MSG or 1SG 1SG Joey Welsh (RET) from Texas
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: brassoharp@aol.com
 
Just wanted to wish all of you a happy 4th, and no firing up the perimeter tonight, just cause it's the 4th of July. "SALSA" Joey Welsh 1/101 E/20
July 3, 2002
Veteran Robert Henriksen from Washington
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: robtscirocco@attbi.com
 
Looking forward to the reunion and seeing fellow 75th November Company Rangers. For those who are unable to attend we will think/speak/remember you. I'll be taking pictures/video/notes for N/CO Team members not present. Carl (Charlie/Alpha Teams 70/71) we will miss you as you said you are unable to come but our thoughts are with you.
July 3, 2002
E-5 / SGT John Punches from Michigan
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: jpunches@ironweb.net
 
I want to thank Emmett for both his leadership and allowing me to help out the Association. Emmett showed his leadership by doing the right thing with the black beret diaster and by growing the Association. Thank you Emmett for allowing me to help and I offer my help to the next President. Rangers Lead the Way! John Punches
July 3, 2002
Veteran Herbert Reichel from Missouri
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: tayj@swbell.net
 
Served in Vietnam 3-69 to 3-71 K Co. 4th Div. F troop 8th Cav. 23 Inf. I would like very much to get in touch with Eric Goff and Norman Krabb. If anyone has any info please e-mail. See you at Fort Benning in July!!
July 2, 2002
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Sending my regards to all for the 4th. Wish I could make the reunion. Robert please passon my best to the memebers of N Co. that are able to make it. Carl Charlie / Alpha Team 70/71
July 2, 2002
E-9 / SGM or CSM Emmett Hiltibrand from Georgia
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: ranger2c@mcshi.com
 
This site has been up for almost exactly one year now. We've had over 100 new members just off this site alone. The reunion is next week and I turn over the Association reigns to the next guy. Thanks to all for supporting the Association and it's activities for the last two years. I've enjoyed it. I ask that all members visit the site often and make an entry. I ask that all members recruit just one new member. I plan on buying and giving out one year memberships for Christmas presents. What better thing one can do for a fellow veteran than to get him in touch with this Association. How about that last Patrolling Magazine, what a winner. We plan on bringing this site up to that same level. Now is the time to get involved with this Association. Be part of the solution. Get active and contribute. We are doing so many good things now days in so many different area's. Be a part of it. It's the right thing to do. It's the honorable thing to do. RLTW, see you at the reunion. Emmett
July 1, 2002
Veteran Robert Henriksen from Washington
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: robtscirocco@attbi.com
 
Hello to all Rangers and their families. The reunion is only a week away and looking forward to seeing the Memorial and be with friends. Found a N/CO Delta Team member 70-71, Larry Gredersen (Rockford,IL). He's going to join the Assoc. and attending the reunion. The Henriksen Brothers (Sven-Delta Team & Robert-Golf Team) are looking forward to seeing fellow November Company Rangers and sharing stories/photos and thoughts of fallen N/CO Rangers.
July 1, 2002
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
I will miss the reunion but wish I could make it. It has been a long time guys. One of these days I hope to link up. Robert say hello to all the guys. I sent an email to wilkie to see if he was going. I know Akuna won't make it. Happy 4th you you and your Families. Carl Aplpha /Charlie Teams 70/71
June 27, 2002
E-5 / SGT FRANK ARAGON from California
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: CYBERMAMA91784
 
LOOKING FOWARED SEEING SOME OF THE N. CO RANGERS FROM 1969-1970
June 25, 2002
Civilian Mike Barron McCoy from California
Affiliation: Family Member/Friend of Ranger
E-mail address: mike.b.mccoy@AEXP.com
 
I am the son of SFC John L. McCoy (Ranger Hall of fame inductee July 1999). I had the privilage of addressing an auditorium full of Rangers when I recieved my father's adward for him. You see, my father was killed in combat in the delta region in Vietnam on September 26th 1964. I was 6 years old. I did know my father. My father was killed during the advisory period of the Vietnam war. At that time few Americans knew where Vietnam was or that the U.S. had a presence there. It was a tough time for the childeren and widows of KIA soldier. My father was a career soldier. My family only knew "the military family". We recieved a phone call from western union on a rainy night. They said we had a telegram to pick up. My mother did not drive. By chance my mother's sister was over and her boyfriend took mom to the Western Union office for the telegram. At least in 1965 during the battle of Idrang Valley, the taxi cab drivers were delivering the telegrams to the families in Fort Benning. The telegram stated that my father was MIA. A couple of days later the process was repeted to find out that was KIA. He left behind three childeren and a Japanese wife who could not drive or speak fluent english. My mother went into shock and emotionally withdrew from her childeren. She never got over it. She became numb. At that time we lost the support of our father and the "military family". There was no support system to help with the greiveing process or the shock of the transition into the civilian world. Growing up we never spoke of him and never even had a photograph of him up in the home. We learned over time that it was not a good idea to tell classmates, friends, teachers or strangers about dad's death because of the reactions that were manifested by the media. "He deserveded it", "he was a baby killer" were many of the reactions that families of Vietnam KIA and MIAs recieved from the newly informed. Many families learned to "bury" the feelings and the father. The unresolved greif hung around many families like a dark cloud. No body remembered my father. The proudest day of my life was the day I recieved my father's Ranger Hall of Fame award. I could speak of him from my heart in that big room full of Rangers. I knew at that moment that my father who died in a rice paddy after he saved the other American advisor of the 43rd ARVN Ranger BTN, was remembered. Many of you saw your nephew, your friend's son or your own "kid" when I spoke for my father that day. For the first time since I age 6, I felt that I was part of that "military" family again. I'm going to Vietnam in March 2003 with my sister and many other vets and sons and daughters. Thirtytwo years after my father's death I found the only American that was with dad on that day. Through him I know where he was killed. I will go there to see the rice paddy, the Pagoda and the tree line. I will feel his space. I will remember his courage and his sacrifice. I will remember that he gave all he could. I am blessed to know that you have remembered him. When you get a chance, could you visit him... SFC John L. McCoy, KIA 26 September 1964. Panel 1 East, Line 64. Mike Barron McCoy, Son of SFC John L. McCoy Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee July 1999.
June 22, 2002
Veteran John Richardson from California
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: jricha4884@aol.com
 
Just a short note to wish all you Hooahs a happy 4th of July in the event we are not online before then. Looking for Rgr D. Nethken, CSM (ret) also Ricky Smith (USC AROTC). Best wishes for the summer. RLTW.
June 22, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Christopher Marks from Michigan
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address:
 
Was browsing the Net at my local library and discovered this great website. Many memories from Don Lamica's platoon in Bravo company 1982-84. Mike Fredericks, Mike(?) Erdeley, Abrahamson, Squires, Trombley, Orris, Brian Duffy- did you guys make it to your 40's? Post this site.
June 18, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 "Doc" Cook from Florida
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: other
 
Unfortunately I missed the Afgan War by a few months. God bless my brothers in arms at Bco 3/75 especialy 2nd plt. Keep yourselves locked and loaded/feet and knees together. Sua Sponte RLTW!!
June 18, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 "Doc" Cook from Florida
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: other
 
Unfortunately I missed the Afgan War by a few months. God bless my brothers in arms at Bco 3/75 especialy 2nd plt. Keep yourselves locked and loaded/feet and knees together. Sua Ponte RLTW!!
June 17, 2002
E-4 / CPL or SP4 James Godwin from Virginia
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: jgodwin@verison.net
 
June 6, 2002
Veteran Robert Henriksen from Washington
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: robtscirocco@attbi.com
 
Hello to all members of the 75th Ranger Companies that served in Vietnam. The reunion is only a month away so get those team members photos out and bring them to the special gathering follow Rangers. Carl received your email and sent it on to Sven. Let Jimmy Akuna know that we're looking forward to seeing him if he can make it. Hal N/CO (Kilo team) tried to contact you using email listed on your comment below but came back. Send email so we can communicate.
June 5, 2002
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Robert, it has been good to hear from you. Also glad to be contact with my old pointman Jimmy Akuna. I miss all the guys. I think of the Rangers who did not come home with us but I also can reach back and think of the good times that were shared on Ranger Hill. I now live about 70 miles North of New Orleans. Carl Charlie and Alpha Team leader N/Co. 173 Abn Sep.
June 4, 2002
E-5 / SGT Phil Martin from Colorado
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: phil.martin@ipaper.com
 
June 4, 2002
Veteran Mike Michailoff from California
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: patsarge@msn.com
 
Wasnt a selection for other airborne units served in. As a parent of an ex A/2/75 tabbed Sgt, and having served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Dec 67- Feb-70 RVN, I wish to let you know how proud we are of all you Rangers, past, present and future and how much we appreciate all that you have done and will do to preserve what we know as freedom. Thank You and God Bless every one of you, (ex) Sgt Mike Michailoff
June 1, 2002
Veteran Robert Henriksen from Washington
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: robtscirocco
 
Looking forward to the reunion and seeing fellow Rangers. If you were on any N Company Rangers teams, I would like to hear from you. We all were assigned to one team but at times went on missions with other teams as man power was needed. Memorial Day weekend was special as I received a call from a Golf Team member (Dan Zurbuch) whom I have tried for weeks to locate. My brother, (Sven -Delta Team)and I (Golf Team) were in the N/CO at the same time. So let's stay in touch and keep this 75th Association site strong.
June 1, 2002