2003 Guestbook Entries

December 29, 2003
E-7 / SFC james rowan from New Jersey
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: jrowan4@hotmail.com
 
December 28, 2003
Veteran Stephen Hetrick from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: shet121997@aol.com
 
Hello, to all of the Rangers, especially those from 2/75. I was a medic there from 91-94. I have been trying to contact any of the rangers that I served with during that time. I am still looking for a group of people that I enjoyed working(serving) with more than that group of men. So, if anyone wants to contact me, please send me an email. I have also been trying to contact Jeremy Diehl, SGT.(Medic) from Fremont, Cal. Any information would be great! If any of the medics from then see this, PLEASE contact me. Just to talk about old times. SSG Nieman, SSG. Turner, SGT. Bergeson, and all of the guys! RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!! Steve Hetrick
December 26, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Thomas Owens from Florida
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: owensp12@aol.com
 
Served with V Corp LRRP Co., Wilflecken Germany 1961-1963.
December 26, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 John Juarez from California
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address: greenbikertrash7@aol.com
 
Iwant thank Dave Hill for his help and to mike Sharp thanks brother finding you thise xmas day was the best present.Paul Elsner you all helped this LRP find his way home thanks for braking squelch glad to be back at basecamp
December 25, 2003
E-5 / SGT Dennis Mobley from California
Affiliation: P/75 & 79th LRP
E-mail address: dnpmobley@earthlink.net
 
It has been along time sence i was there.It nice to here from A Family that was close to my Heart keep up the good work
December 24, 2003
Veteran ROBERT COPELAND from Other
Affiliation: E/75 & E/50 LRP & 9th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: copela3@attglobal.net
 
SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL RANGERS, SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AT HOME AND ABROAD, ESPECIALLY IN THE GULF REGION AND AFGHANISTAN AS WELL AS OUR ALLIES AND ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THESE BRAVE AND DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM. HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2004!! STAY SAFE AND KEEP THE FAITH!! ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOURS AND GOOD HUNTING!! RLTW!!!! BOB COPELAND UNIT DIRECTOR
December 22, 2003
E-7 / SFC Adren Kela from Hawaii
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: rickyranger75@hotmail.com
 
question? I have a "Lifetime Member" Ranger Regiment Association card (red & white) with David L. Grange signature and my number on the card is "1610. Am I registered with the "RRA" still?
December 22, 2003
Veteran Marciano (Tonto) Martinez from Texas
Affiliation: D/151 LRP/Ranger
E-mail address: Smokey2fourrocky@Yahoo.com
 
Got my copy of 'Patrolling' today and congrats on the hard work that it looks like all of you do on it. I like it - also am sending the 25 for membership and another 25 for the 'Family Fund'. Looks like we need entry data for D/151st, or it might not a got there when it had to go to print. I got loads of pictures and some No Shit stories if you want 'um...hehehe Any way, I got in touch with Pat Slatterly, he remembers me but I'm still tryin' to picture him. I remember givin' him a whole can of jalopenos, but I've slept since then. I see 'Frenchy' Jerry Green just about everyday now that I know he's been living not 2 miles from me for the last 30 years. I mighta cuss'd him out in traffic and didn't even now it was him. hehehe Krazy Kevin is another I'm tryin' to remember. Most the time we were in the 'set' room on the radio monitorin' the teams, we were in different teams. I was in 2nd plt, Pat and Frenchy were 1st plt. Dicky ---- I'm gonna make it to Ft. Lewis in July again, get with me and Jerry, Kaiser, Papp, Mead, Frank Park and the other bums. Merry Christmas to all here and overseas Marciano (Tonto) Martinez D/co. 151st Indiana ANG RVN Lrrp RTO Sniper '69-'70 Long Binh N/co. 173d The HERD LZ English - Hill 606 '6-'70 to 9-'70 short timer Hill class '69/47 http://hometown.aol.com/Smokey2fourrocky/myhomepage/personal.html Under Construction but lots of pictures of D/151st
December 18, 2003
Veteran Mike Hines from Arkansas
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: Onespirit13@aol.com
 
Hey Fellow Rangers, After I completed Basic Abn and Ranger School{1-71} I was sent to 'B'Co. 75th at Carson in the last part of 70'. I was lucky enough to be sent to Ft. Bragg, NC in Dec. of 70'to attend The 'Military Free-Fall Parachutist Course' better known as 'HALO' I shipped out for Nam March 1971 and was accepted into 'N'Co.75th Rangers at LZ English. Came back to Ft. Campbell, KY with the 'Puking Buzzards' hold it I mean the 'Screaming Eagles'101st Abn Div. That's where I ETS'ed. I'm proud to have been a Ranger and wouldn't trade the brotherhood we have for anything! I want to thank all the men in the Ranger Units now in Iraq, Afgan and other hot spots. I know that they will uphold the tradition that we Rangrs have done iin the past. May the 'Big Ranger In The Sky' and our Lord Almighty be watching over them! Rangers Lead The Way & Sua Sponte Mike Hines
December 17, 2003
E-5 / SGT Kenneth Marze from Texas
Affiliation: E/75 & E/50 LRP & 9th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: laternheadlrrp com.
 
Iwas in Viet Nam 1968-69 IWAS IN Dong TAM
December 16, 2003
E-6 / SSG Norm Shaver from Georgia
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: iverson.shaver001@earmyu.com
 
2nd Plt. B 1/75 '96-'01, HQ Plt. B 1/75 '01-'03
December 16, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 donald ordiway from New York
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: do275@prodigy.net
 
I am looking for a ranger i served with in 2/75 his name is steve stein i last heard he was in S.O. opsec
December 15, 2003
E-5 / SGT John Punches from Michigan
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address:
 
I sleep well knowing our brothers are out there protecting us. A Rangers Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, And had to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, No tinsel, No Presents, Not even a tree. No stocking by the mantle, just boots full of sand. On the wall hung pictures, of a distant land. With Medals and Badges, Awards of all kinds, A sober thought, came to mind. For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, I found the home of a Ranger, Once I could see clearly. The Ranger lay sleeping, silent, alone, Curled up on the floor, In his one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, The room in such disorder, Not how I pictured, A United States Airborne Ranger. Was this the hero of whom I'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, The floor for a bed? I realized the families that I saw this night, Owed their lives to these Rangers, who where willing to fight. Soon around the world, children would play, And grownups would celebrate, a bright Christmas day. They enjoyed Freedom, each month of the year, Because of these Rangers, like the one lying here. I couldn't help wonder, how many lay alone, On a cold Christmas Eve, In a land Far from home. The very thought, brought a tear to my eye. I dropped to my knees and started to cry. The Ranger awakened, and I heard a rough voice, "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice; I fight for Freedom, I don't ask for more, My life is my God, My Country, My Regiment." The Soldier rolled over, and soon drifted to sleep. I couldn't control it, I continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, So silent and still And we both shivered from the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night, This Guardian of Honor, so willing to fight. Then the Ranger rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, Whispered, "Carry on Santa. It's Christmas Day, All is Secure." One look at my watch, and I knew he was right. Merry Christmas my friend, And to all a good night Though I be the Lone Survivor...Rangers still lead the Way!
December 14, 2003
Civilian John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
Sadam is captured alive! HOOAH!!! see CNN news or any news. Gunner
December 14, 2003
Veteran John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
Attention, CPT Kelly a former Plt Ldr of E (LRS)(ABN), 51ST Inf reported on 9 Dec 2003 that Ranger SPC Spencer Karol has died as a result of combat action in Iraq. 2 other Rangers of his team were badly wounded. Ranger Karol's funeral was held in Woodruff AZ. In attendance from E51 LRS Co. was Rangers CPT Kelley and SFC Gilliand former PLDR & PSG. Major General Marks, gave Ranger Karol's mother the standard. The military funeral was properly performed and all went well per CPT Kelley Hooah,RLTW-God grant this family peace. God's son's-Gunner
December 13, 2003
E-5 / SGT Robert Racicot II from Massachusetts
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: hd_rider@attbi.com
 
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother in Vietnam. His name was Sgt. Alan F. Angell. Please contact me if you knew him. Thank you all for what you all have done for this country. http://www.virtualwall.org/da/AngellAF01a.htm
December 7, 2003
E-5 / SGT Roger (Ranger) Starnes from Ohio
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: crowandmamajute@aol.com
 
Hello, I was in Co C (LRP) 58th Inf (ABN) in Ft Riley KS, and Co B (RANGER) 75th Inf (ABN) Ft Carson, CO from 1968 thru 1970, I was CO's jeep driver, then company clerk, I remember Rowe Attaway, whose name I had seen on the 7th Corp web site, I probably still have a picture of his orchid Corvair convertable somewhere, Any of my former Ranger budys still around?
December 5, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Louis Kreppert from Illinois
Affiliation: L/75 & F/58 LRP & 1/101 LRRP
E-mail address: lkreppert@sbcglobal.net
 
I was in the 107th C.o.(Ranger) 2nd Stu Train Rgmt 1952-1953 commanded by Maj.(at that time)Arthur D.(Bull)Simons. This was at the jungle & amphibious training site located at Elglin AFB near Ft. Walton Beach FL. I earned my Tab in 1952. Looking for anyone attached to/or going thru the site during that time period. RLTW/HOOAH
December 5, 2003
E-5 / SGT Mark Allen from Texas
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: Ezbreeze51@msn.com
 
December 5, 2003
E-5 / SGT Mark Allen from Texas
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: Ezbreeze51@msn.com
 
Im glad to see that Rangers,still, Lead The Way!!!
December 4, 2003
E-5 / SGT Larry Flanagan from Massachusetts
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: LFlan34846@aol.com
 
I just wanted to check in and say hi to all those who served and are serving now. It is good to know that what we did so long ago has not been forgotten.
December 4, 2003
None of the Above Mike Daukus from Illinois
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: nobrakes48@msn.com
 
Just wanted to wish all my RANGER brothers Happy Holidays from Chicago. My computer had been down for a while with a virus and I was unable to visit the site or communicate with anyone. RLTW-"Dok"
November 30, 2003
Veteran John McMullen from Washington
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: BarbandJohn503@aol.com
 
Looking for old friends from 2nd Batt. Stay Safe and Knock'em Dead, Rangers Lead The Way!!!!!!!!!!!
November 26, 2003
Veteran Kevin Leppla from Washington
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: Need to Know
 
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who have and who are serving. My God watch over you and your families, and bring you home safely! P.S. You better hurry up I am drinking all the beer myself!
November 26, 2003
Veteran dave quigley from California
Affiliation: L/75 & F/58 LRP & 1/101 LRRP
E-mail address: rangerdave81@hotmail.com
 
Hi, I've been out of the country for a long time and when I came back I decided to look you up on the internet. There was a story about James Champion MIA that appeared in a Ranger publication about 17 years ago. I was wondering if this story is still around as I don't have a copy of it anymore. Thankyou for being here!
November 26, 2003
E-6 / SSG larry leach from Kentucky
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: seame29@msn/com
 
November 26, 2003
Veteran James Trimble from California
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: Majors4160@AOL..Com
 
Recently, I was working with another Journeyman Lineman John Turner.He was a member of the 1st Bn 75 Rangers during the 80's. If anyone remember him . Contact me on my e-mail, He is looking for some of his fellow rangers. We are both of IBEW Union 1245. Working in the High Desert of So. Calif (Victorville Area) At this present time, we were in the San Bernardino Mts during the fires.
November 25, 2003
Veteran John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
Airman Carle, I'm Gunner, sorry for your loss. I'm sure your uncle was a good Ranger while assigned to the 1ST (Ranger) Bn. It is the wish of the 75TH Ranger Regiment Association to connect with family of former Rangers of the unit. To E-mail a particular member of the 1ST (Ranger) Battalion please, E-mail their Rep. go to "Assn. Units" and punch it up, when it appears continue to scroll down to 1ST (RANGER)Battalion, there you will find a name there, punch it up and you can explain what you need to the Rep. As to your father's display case a 1ST RANGER BN DSSI scroll can be purchased under the Ranger Quartermaster or (maybe) the rep could tell you how to order one. Thank you for your inquiry. Happy Thanksgiving, RLTW Gunner.
November 25, 2003
Veteran John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
I write this to wish all a good Thanksgiving and to say grace for the families that loss a Ranger in some far-off operation past and present conflicts. I also speak of those families who have had a Ranger give their live in conduct of training. May God bless you all and your table. This is in memory of our fallen brothers called Lrrp or Ranger, for we are the family of Rangers. P.S. It is alway nice to read these e-mails of what our Rangers think and say. some request to talk to old buddies, some want answers, some to join, some just to thank us for our participation in war or for protecting our nation-whatever the reason,I can say-when I ask for something it is always nice when someone respond to help me. Don't you feel that way too? So the next time you read an E-mail on this guestbook site, if he's a Ranger, talk to him. If his here and I see him I stop and ask him how he's doing, hell, buy him a cup of Joe or get two cokes and give him one. just like sharing a couple of bits of LRP rations out the bag-team mates right, Hooah? RLTW Drop by the Marauder/Ranger website and say Happy Thanksgiving or Merry Christmas. Don't be the one who always waits to be told what to do, as the commercial states "just do it". Gunner a Ranger Veteran 68-69 E51>75TH RGR INF CAR.
November 21, 2003
E-5 / SGT Mark Switzer from Minnesota
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: mark.switzer@mn.ngb.army.mil
 
Just checking in to see what's up. Hard Rock Charlie 1/75th July 80 - Apr 83
November 21, 2003
Veteran Victor Raibstein from Louisiana
Affiliation: Ranger Training Brigade
E-mail address: Nogrip25@hotmail.com
 
Great Website. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
November 20, 2003
Veteran John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
Does anyone read these comments? If so, when someone suggest something does anyone on the Board of Officers investigate or acknowledge the common valve of the stated message, or is this just a place to say hello to past friends? The reason I ask, is because there are things that seem to go un-answered as to the status of on-going projects and the status of Ranger business. There seems to be no sharing of information between USARA, 75TH RRA, Merrill's Marauders Assoc, RICA, etc. How can we utilize this guestbook to advantage so we can get answers to our question? If there is a board member that we are to contact Please let me know. Ranger Gunner
November 19, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Albert Sass from Kansas
Affiliation: Special Operations Aviation
E-mail address: albertsass@hotmail.com
 
November 19, 2003
E-6 / SSG Ken Jones from Florida
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: kjones8234@aol.com
 
Well done site.
November 19, 2003
E-5 / SGT Bill McIntyre from North Dakota
Affiliation: Marines
E-mail address: wmac16@hotmail.com
 
Really enjoyed your website, Rangers really do lead the way!! Enjoy reading "Patrolling", it is a wealth of information regarding VA matters. Spent two tours in Viet Nam, 66-67 & part of 68 operated with L/3/5, A/1/5, B/1/5 and 1st Recon Semper Fi, Brothers
November 18, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 george clark from Kentucky
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: geogreclark@tds.net
 
Bravo 3/75 James it is a go! call me
November 17, 2003
E-6 / SSG Timothy Rice from Alabama
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: vmprbt@yahoo.com
 
November 15, 2003
Veteran Robert Elsner from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: 3rd ID LRRP
E-mail address: lrpf52@epix.net Lrrpf52els@pgnusa.net
 
HooRaa! Looks very well thought out and well manifested. Spoke with Crabtree I/75, David Hill F/52 LRP, Tommy McMahon Hq/Hq LRRP 1st Inf. Div, and Ronny Luse and me did the June 1049 from B/Co 2/2 Mech Inf 1st Inf Div. to D/Trp 1/4 Cav. thru Hq Hq LRRP 1st Inf Div - F/Co 52nd Inf 1st Inf Div till Nov 68' until it became I/75th Ranger 1st Inf. Div. in Jan. 69' Hope all is going well with all, i will be contributing a few articles for patrolling Magizine in the near future. til then Respectfully Yours, els F/52 4/67-11/68
November 15, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Mark Carle from Kansas
Affiliation: Air Force
E-mail address: mark.carle@mcconnell.af.mil
 
J.Schaub, I'm looking for a nonsubdude scroll that fits this discription RANGER if this is the ones that you have I would 1st AIRBORNE 75th like to have one for a shadow box that BN INF I'm putting together for my Father. His younger brother was a RANGER from 1979-1984 when he jioned the Green Beret and reportedly died in a car crash sometime afterwerd. My Father being Retired Military this will mean a lot to him. Also if there is any one out there that new my uncle I would like to talk to you. His name was Sgt.Ronnie B. Carle he was from Plymouth IL, he was 23 when he died 24 Aug.1984. I believ he may have been in RANGER CLASS 2-79. Thank You.
November 14, 2003
Veteran CRAIG JETT from Illinois
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: galahanrgr-ranger@sbcglobal.net
 
Want to wish all the men down range, best of luck. Wish I was able to give a helping hand. Things are in the works, may run into me in the near future. I've been off line for awhile,if my e-mail address doesn't work, I'll give it another shot. Seems like the years are flying by, have fun while you can, never no when you may not be around to enjoy it. There appears to be alot of political nonsense flying around our current campaigns. It's alittle discouraging, but to a real soldier, it's irrelevant. A real soldier does his job and doesn't worry about how long it will take, how much praise he is getting , or how nice the accomadations are going to be. A real soldier sucks it up and completes the mission. That's what seperates the men from the boys. To all of my fellow rangers out there,hope things are going well. To all the rangers that are serving, be smart and make sure your buddy makes it back, no matter what it takes! RLTW Bco 1/75th 1plt 88-92 Jett
November 14, 2003
Veteran Dennis Lucas from Colorado
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: dgluc75@aol.com
 
Just checking in.
November 12, 2003
E-6 / SSG LUIS LOPEZ from California
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: RANGERLOL@MSN.COM
 
I SERV IN V.N FROM 1971 TO1973 WITH 327TH 101ST RANGER BUT I WAS TRASFER TO A AVIATION UNIT BECAUSE THE 75TH RANGER WERE PULL OUT THAT ALL I REMEMBER THAN IN THE STATE I SERVE WITH 1S,BN. I LIKE TO FIND OUT IF ANY ONE REMEMBER ME OR IF I SHOW ANY WERE PLEASE REPLY I LIKE TO JOINT
November 11, 2003
Veteran Bill Regan from Missouri
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: reganniat@hotmail.com
 
Would love to get back in touch with a few Ranger Buddies from 3-75 and Rgt Hq. MATT EVERSMAN... I saw your name, but no e-mail address. If you get this commo check--drop me an e-mail. I'll be back in Iraq this weekend. Was training the New Iraq Army. Going back in on a Security Detail. RTLW--Always
November 8, 2003
E-9 / SGM or CSM Gary Huber from Illinois
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: gary.huber@us.army.mil
 
I've added http://www.fifthinfantrydivision.com/KBS_Research_Manual.htm to our website to announce the availability of Keith Short's new manual on the First Brigade, Fifth Infantry and associated units in Quang Tri. Please forward to your members who served in or knew someone who served in Quang Tri province. I was an instructor at the Replacement Detachment of the 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, in Quang Tri, July 69 - July 70 and still looking for P Company members.
November 7, 2003
E-5 / SGT Chris Beckman from Missouri
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: cbclimber@yahoo.com
 
Hello All! In Co.C 2/75 from 81-85. Would be happy to hear from the old gang...20yrs ago and it seems like yesterday. Also looking for Keith Asper (I will return your photo album just let me know where you are.)
November 6, 2003
E-5 / SGT Ted (Yoshi) Yoshimura from California
Affiliation: H/75 & E/52 LRP & 1st Cav LRRP
E-mail address: TY11B40P@aol.com
 
Served with CO H 75th INF 1970-1971
November 6, 2003
E-6 / SSG k.d. nikola from OCONUS
Affiliation: D/75 Ranger
E-mail address: nick0093@yahoo.com
 
just a hallo to all my buddy`s ranger44
November 6, 2003
E-3 / PFC Jack Raymond from Georgia
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: ripper1313@msn.com
 
To all of my elder Ranger brothers in arms...Thank you for paving the road I was so honored and privalaged to walk down, and to all my Rangers brothers still serving...I'm sorry i can't be with you still. I miss it every day. Good luck and God bless. RLTW!
November 3, 2003
Veteran Andrew Kouris from New York
Affiliation: Family Member/Friend of Ranger
E-mail address:
 
I lose my brother in law in vietnam. We had no history as how Gary Sinclair was killed untin I found the web site of Ranger team 1-6. I am looking for any information and or pictures that anyone might have so I can give them to his mother who is 90 years old. My email address is AKouris@aol.com
November 3, 2003
Veteran Andrew Kouris from New York
Affiliation: Family Member/Friend of Ranger
E-mail address: AKouris@aol.com
 
I lose my brother in law in vietnam. We had no history as how Gary Sinclair was killed untin I found the web site of Ranger team 1-6. I am looking for any information and or pictures that anyone might have so I can give them to his mother who is 90 years old.
November 3, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Eric Galgay from Massachusetts
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: eire@verizon.net
 
I was in 1st Batt. from 82-84 and we wore regular green jungle uniform. with o.d. unit patch.We didnt wear the Hollywood (color)one.and I am a Grenada vet.so I hope that answers the question in the news section..
November 2, 2003
E-6 / SSG Roger Sims from Oregon
Affiliation: H/75 & E/52 LRP & 1st Cav LRRP
E-mail address: simsnsons@yahoo.com
 
November 2, 2003
E-6 / SSG Roger Sims from Oregon
Affiliation: H/75 & E/52 LRP & 1st Cav LRRP
E-mail address: simsnsons@yahoo.com
 
Is there any one out there from the H 75th Rangers.
October 31, 2003
Veteran Richard A. Boothe from California
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: TOWONUNI@aol.com
 
1/75 rgr 09-74 to 08-77 ... E 51 INF LRSC 08-86 to 08-92 HI Purdy and Art Cobb, I'm still alive
October 31, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 michael chavaree from Georgia
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: airbornemeddac@aol.com
 
thanks guys for your excellent dedication in showing the world what a "true" RANGER is. Spc Chavaree RANGER Medic
October 29, 2003
Veteran Jeff Wayne from Ohio
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: wayne1992@netzero.net
 
I am looking for any Rangers in the Cincinnati, OH area to link up with. Ken Johnson 3/75, Panama Veteran lives here too. Has anyone heard from Mike Colbert(C co. 1/75 1990 - ....)? Jeff Wayne 1/75 1989-1993 Panama Veteran.
October 25, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 FELIX SILVA from Texas
Affiliation: Ranger School Graduate
E-mail address: FELIX_SILVA22@YAHOO,COM
 
HELL YEA, RANGERS LEAD THE WAY, TEXAS FIREFIGHTER
October 24, 2003
Civilian John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
Frank Teixeira, how can I help you? The 11TH ACR (Provisional) Long Range Recon Patrol Detachment is known by the members of the 75TH RRA. I know your Detachment was formed in Vietnam in support to the 11TH ACR as a (Provisional LRRP Detachment). However, I do not know who your guys are. If you are trying to find them, maybe you can try the 11TH ACR Association Website. At present time we do not carry the 11TH ACR (LRRP) Det(Provisional)-Good luck in your recon RLTW-John Starnes
October 23, 2003
Veteran Frank DeWitt from Florida
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: antique@atlantic.net
 
Just wanted to say hello to all my friends who served with me in Vietnam F.Co/F.50th LRRP 25th Div. 1969 and 1970. When am I gonna hear from some of you numnutts? Just cause your old doesn't mean you can't write.
October 23, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Christopher Donelson from California
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: donelsonchris@yahoo.com
 
Wanting to find some good ole boys I went thru Basic, Airborne, RIP and onto 2/75th with. Joined 2/75th A Co. Feb 17th 1989. Looking for Jeff Benrud, Scott Stuk and James Smith.
October 21, 2003
Veteran J R Tornow from Montana
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: mtcowboyjrt@yahoo.com
 
Bco 3rd Plt. 97' to 00'
October 20, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Steven Silverman from Other
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: silver@racsa.co.cr
 
Was with B/75th (69)& K/75th (70). Living in Costa Rica!
October 17, 2003
E-5 / SGT Greg Hooter from Colorado
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: greg_hooter@jdedwards.com
 
1st Bat, B Co, 1988-92. My best goes out toward those who have been involved in on-going operations over the past years. It's a long battle we have ahead. You and your families have my support and thanks. Keep the faith.
October 16, 2003
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Any of you older Rangers know anything about the 5th Abn Bat, Abn Brigade Army of the Rep.of Vietnam? I had an Uncle KIA with them in Jan 66. After reading the citation for his Silver Star, I find it hard to understand why he wasn't awarded something higher. His name John E. Milender SFC Thanks for any info. Carl
October 14, 2003
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Larry Jones from Florida
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: ljones@mrikgroup.com
 
I recently became aware of the 75thrra an joined as a life time member, since I have became a member I have found so many of my old rangers from Vietnam . This is a great organization and you are an outstanding job of uniting past commrads. Keep up the good work.RLTW Larry
October 13, 2003
E-7 / SFC Taft Yates from Kansas
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: abnrgr43@hotmail.com
 
Looking to find out when the rendzevous is going to be in 2004 at Ft Lewis. I will be on the Harley with my better 1/2 and would like to link up with Rangers on the way from Kansas to Ft Lewis. If anyone is interested let me know. Then we can start planning. RLTW
October 13, 2003
Veteran Marc Thompson from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: marc@roinet.com
 
I ran into Kevin Curran about 10 minutes ago. He served in D151 and one of the Ranger companies in RVN (E Co.?). If anyone is interested in contacting him, he can be reached at: CrazyKevin@aol.com Thompson out.
October 11, 2003
E-6 / SSG Richard Stutsman from Kansas
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: cdso79rs@yahoo.com
 
Dave Walker If you send me your snail mail address I will send you a picture of our recondo badge. Its the same shape as the MACV recondo badge only it has a red dimond in the center. The outer edge about 1/8 to 1/16 all the way around is gold The rest is dark green except the red dimond. Richard
October 10, 2003
E-7 / SFC Stan Harrell from South Carolina
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: rgrharrell@hotmail.com
 
Mr. Dave Walker I saw your message in the last Patrolling about the Recondo school at Ft. Carson. I served with B/75 from 70 -74. We did not run the Recondo school at any time. The school was a 5th Inf Div school when I arrived there in 70 and later changed to the 4th Inf Div recondo school when they came to Carson. The school was set up about 15 miles from the main post and was called Camp Red Devil.B/75 did sent a few of our people there as instructors from time to time. I was assigned to Camp Red Devil in 77 when I returned from Korea, and at that time it was part of the post NCO Academy, we ran the BNCOES classes. Sorry you were mislead. Stan Harrell
October 10, 2003
E-3 / PFC Bob Davenport from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: BDaven2537@aol.com
 
B/3/75 84 - 86
October 10, 2003
Civilian John Starnes from North Carolina
Affiliation: G/75 & E/51 LRP & 196th LRRP
E-mail address: redtail@nc.rr.com
 
My thoughts: I want to play Devil's advocate; Why is it when the LRRPs LRPs RANGERs put on paper their unit capablity, it is written incorrectly? Example: E Company (LRP), 51ST Inf (ABN). It should be Company E (Long Range Patrol), (Airborne), 51ST Infantry. Unless the 51ST Infantry Regiment is Airborne it should not be identified as such. The company is (detached) from the 51ST Infantry Regiment and is Airborne, the Airborne capability is not extended to the regiment. Because it is a Long Range Patrol unit on Airborne status, it should be identified in such a manner. Another example, the 75TH Infantry was never Airborne but it's Ranger & Long Range Patrol Companies were and yet it is written as 75TH (Ranger) Infantry (Airborne). While we were in Vietnam, the Companies were both (Ranger), (Airborne), The 75TH Infantry was identified as "Merrill's Marauders" So my question is this, how did this get changed around and where is the documentation that says the 75TH Infantry Regiment became an Airborne Unit? I gotta tell ya, this one of those errors & omissions I keep hearing about. Gunner a Lrrp Ranger Historian
October 9, 2003
W-5 / CW5 mugu maga from Indiana
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: maga@mugu.mgbada.com
 
i dey ooooooooooooooo
October 8, 2003
E-6 / SSG kenneth hardy from Michigan
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: dhardy@lighthouse.net
 
hey, i am new here . hey,hey, hardy
October 8, 2003
O-3 / CPT Joe Brand from Florida
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: XON75th173@AOL.com
 
If any of you Guys are out there and have not joined,do so! I'm so happy I did. It'a great Association. I have seen people that I haven't seen in over 30 years.
October 8, 2003
E-7 / SFC Taft Yates from Kansas
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: abnrgr43@hotmail.com
 
It is great to read the letters here. I have not been on in a while. I served 3 tours with 2/75. made the jumps into Grenada, Panama. I also served a tour with E51st, 4th RTB. To all the HOOAHs just back form the shooting matches. You all have done a great job and are to be commended. If anyone knows the where-abouts of MSG (RET) Harold Roberts. Tell him I would like to get in touch with him. He retired in the summer of 1995. I think he lives in the Renton area. Ranger Dow I think we were in the same Pre-Ranger class. in 1977 and went to ranger class 8-77. I hope you are doing well. Drop a line some times. Take care, RLTW Taft Yates
October 7, 2003
E-6 / SSG Jerry Speelberg from New York
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: oldsarges@hotmail.com
 
October 7, 2003
E-6 / SSG kenneth hardy from Michigan
Affiliation: L/75 & F/58 LRP & 1/101 LRRP
E-mail address: dhardy@lighthouse.net
 
iam only just learnin. puggsley
October 3, 2003
Veteran Matt Eversmann from Maryland
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address:
 
God bless our fallen comrades. As always NSDQ & RLTW
October 2, 2003
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Wendell R. PECK from North Carolina
Affiliation: B/75 & C/58 & VII Corps LRRP
E-mail address: LPECK1@nc.rr.com
 
Just found the site and submitted my application. Would like to hear from anyone with B/75th from 1969/70 era. I saw Bill Ramsdell's name on the website. Glad to know that you are still around. I was the S3 Ops Sgt. then acting 1SG after 1SG Jones went to Vietnam. Great Website
October 1, 2003
Veteran Leonel Perez from California
Affiliation: Marines
E-mail address: reconscoutsniper@aol.com
 
My brother Steven Perez served with F 75th Ranger reg. in Vietnam. I served with 1st Recon C Co. USMC in Vietnam
October 1, 2003
E-9 / SGM or CSM Jeff Becvar Sr from Iowa
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: rgrbecvar@earthlink.net
 
Greetings from Iowa, fellow Rangers! Keep doing the great work!!! I'm all behind ya. Retired August 2001 after 27 years 5 months and 12 days. Really enjoyed being on the ready line with you guys all these years. No one better out there. By the way if anyone knows how to get a hold of Ret. MSG or SGM Skip Swackhammer drop me a line. Sua Sponte!
September 29, 2003
W-2 / WO2 Michael Kelley from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: fakellm@hotmail.com
 
For those who knew him. Ranger Charles W. Gray "Bill", age 52, former Sergeant with A Company, 1st Battalion, (Ranger) 75th Infantry, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Bill volunteered and was assigned to the newly formed Ranger in 1975, arriving from the 101st Airborne Divison. Like all true Rangers, Bill loved being a Ranger and soldier, plus being assigned to the elite Ranger Battalion. Later, Bill decided to apply his talents and lerned skills being a civilian. In 1979, Bill was honorably discharged from the US Army and began his civilian career as a demolition expert. During a routine medical examination in April 2003, it was discovered that Bill had pancreatic cancer. Bill would say the he was ambushed by a superior and brutal enemy force. In true Ranger fashion Bill fought gallantly calling in a surgical strike which removed parts of his intestines, stomach and pancreas. Bill still being under attack moved to his secondary fighting position and called in advance weapons - chemotherapy and radiation. Bill continued the fight knowing that Ranger is not a surrender word. On 26 September, 2003 the enemy cancer over ran Bill's position. Bill was killed by the enemy identified as pancreatic cancer. I am sure that Bill is standing at the position of attention before the Big Ranger in the Sky, rendering a proper hand salute and stating: "Sir, Ranger's Lead The Way, Sir". Submitted by M. Kelley RLTW
September 28, 2003
E-5 / SGT Wade Peterson from Texas
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: deb4pet@gvtc.com
 
I was assigned to A/75th at Ft Hood Tx from 73-74. Trying to find other rangers who were there at same time. Went through Ranger school winter of 74, awarded tab March 74. Is there a bullitin board to post notices or other info? Glad you are here for all of us..........
September 28, 2003
E-6 / SSG Bob Walsak from North Carolina
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: bkwalsak@intrstar.net
 
May-69 thru May-70.
September 27, 2003
E-7 / SFC Michael "Mike" E. Rohly from Kansas
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: 1foot@classicnet.net
 
Good effort. I'll keep in touch.
September 26, 2003
Veteran Larry Hall from Kansas
Affiliation: M/75 & 71st LRP
E-mail address: lrrp70@osprey.net
 
Goodmorning Everyone: A couple of years back, I purchased a silver Ranger Challenge Coin from someone, whom I have lost the paper work. He was offering them, a very nice looking coin with name and number engraved on them. Yep lost mine!!!!!! damn and I hate that... If anyone knows who was offering them, I would like to have the name of the person, so that I may see if they are still available. Please e-mail me if anyone knows. Thanks, Larry
September 25, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Michael Urig from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: res02dcj@verizon.net
 
I served in Charlie company, 1st/75th Inf, 1st plt at Ft.Stewart GA from 3 Jan 77 to 28 Aug 78. Attended Ranger school 8-77. I had the opportunity serve under one of the finest NCO's around, 1SGT Gary Littrell. He is the kind of man you would follow into hell to take out the devil! Also Rogers, Kampmirer, Swinenburg, Humes, Griese, Mounce, Wright, "Rocky", Puglise, Harmon, and the list goes on. Thank Smokey for turning me on to this association.
September 25, 2003
E-5 / SGT Gary Crowder from South Carolina
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: lrrp4div@yahoo.com
 
Hello fellow LRRPS,, this is a great site, I found by accident going through 4th Div web site. I joined the LRRPS 2ND BDE in Sept 67 till Aug 69, was at firebase Oasis at Kontum. Seemed like I was pulling missions all the time my first year, later I became 2R radio relay for our platoon, as you all know relaying between teams in the field back to our fire base or S2. 33 years is a long time, however I do remember some of the men I served with and those great LRRPS who gave there lives for our country. Would love to get in touch with any other 2nd Bde LRRPS, so if you one or know someone who was please let them know about me. I have seen one man who was in the LRRPS with me his name is Dick Shaner,,,, do you remember him. God Bless you all. Gary Crowder (2Romero)
September 25, 2003
E-8 / MSG or 1SG David,(Doc) Sisk from Texas
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: None
 
I served with PSG McHarg in C Co. 1/75. He was a true quite professional. I admired his leadership style and positive attitude. He will be missed by the Ranger community and all who knew him. I want to say hello to Tony Lewis too. He is a great Ranger that contributed much to the regiment. In addition, I have one subdued 1/75 scroll, and two colored scrolls left. I extend my appreciation to the men of the regiment for making a difference in this turblant time. 1,2,3,RHQ 75th Doc Sisk
September 21, 2003
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Michael Urig from Florida
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: res02dcj@verizon.net
 
September 20, 2003
Veteran Jerry Smith from Texas
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: herne1961@yahoo.com
 
My e-mail address up dated.Looking for rangers that was in Aco from 1980 to 1982.RLTW.
September 18, 2003
E-6 / SSG David Walker from California