2005 Guestbook Entries


December 28, 2005
E-6 / SSG George Algeo from New Jersey
Affiliation: 3rd ID LRRP
E-mail address: skip10th61@yahoo.com
 

December 27, 2005
E-6 / SSG ALEX SAENZ from Washington
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: alexsaenz@comcast.net
 
Just thought I'd check out what you ol' boys got going on. Saenz, out

December 26, 2005
O-3 / CPT timothy vaughn from North Carolina
Affiliation: Ranger Training Brigade
E-mail address: tfvaughn@ctc.net
 
Would like to join but want to make sure I am eligible. Infantry Officer, Paratrooper and Ranger. Last assignment was as a Chief Instructor of the Morgan Team at Ft. Benning. Left assignment in Nov of 1981. Trivia, two of my senior NCO's won the Best Ranger Competition that year...SFC's Light and Sebay.

December 26, 2005
E-5 / SGT scott swiniarski from New Hampshire
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: rngrski@yahoo.com
 
just checking in.

December 26, 2005
E-3 / PFC John Graddon from Washington
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: maestro.jonny@gmail.com
 
I have a lifetime membership and would like to start getting the news letter. Also i am interested in seeing if their is a mailing list or a way to get in contact with some of my old Ranger Buddies Thanks John

December 25, 2005
Veteran RANGER BOB Cantu from Texas
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: inf75@hotmail.com
 
To All Brothers and their families, may this be a joyous holiday season for one and all,To the families of those that have our own in harms way my family will double up on our prayers for you.

December 25, 2005
E-5 / SGT Adrian Wilson from Texas
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: dirk_wilson@yahoo.com
 

December 24, 2005
Veteran ROBERT COPELAND from Other
Affiliation: E/75 & E/50 LRP & 9th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: guard@attglobal.net
 
SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL RANGERS, SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES AT HOME AND ABROAD, ESPECIALLY THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND THE GULF REGION, OUR ALLIES AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF THESE BRAVE AND DEDICATED WARRIORS WHO ARE NOW DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM OR HAVE FALLEN IN THE DEFENCE OF OUR FREEDOM BY MAKING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. WE OF CO E 75 RANGER/E 50 LRP/9TH DIV LRRP WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON, AS WELL AS A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2006!!!! FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE GONE IN HARMS WAY WE WISH YOU GOD SPEED, GOOD HUNTING AND A SAFE RETURN HOME!!!! STAY SAFE AND KEEP THE FAITH. RLTW!!!! BOB COPELAND UNIT DIRECTOR

December 23, 2005
Veteran Sean Squires from Georgia
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: s.squires@comcast.net
 
What a great site. I see a lot of old names I recognize and would like to say hello to all. I would also like to say thankyou for those modern day Rangers who are fighting to preserve our FREEDOM (Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know). We are all with you 100 percent and then some. Anyone who recognizes the name feel free to contact me. I am still in Savannah, Ga.

December 23, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Salvatore Avellina from Indiana
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: twotummies1@aol.com
 
I would like to wish past, present and future Rangers a Very Merry Chrismas and a joyful New Year. I would also like to thank you for your dedication and courage in serving our country during its time of need. "RLTW"

December 23, 2005
Civilian Noble Cox from Indiana
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address:
 
Merry Xmas to all.

December 22, 2005
E-3 / PFC Ed Lockwood from Texas
Affiliation: Air Force
E-mail address: managered@aol.com
 
I can't believe the story I read about the rangers that are being charged with mistreating (assult charges) on prisoners that are known for terrorist activities against the US. So far the discription has been that they were hit and punched and now have bruises. Come on now people what kind of support are we showing our soldiers who we have trained to fight and kill for the US. These charges and this rediculous behavior by our leaders should cause the American people to be outraged and to get involved. This will ruin these 5 Rangers lives if prosicuted. I thought I would just get some opinions of other Rangers and how they feel about this.

December 22, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Eugene Tucker from Colorado
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: egt12@adelphia.net
 
We are sort of like the "Marines" and we are looking for a few (Many) good men. We need State Advocates for each state. You would assist families of injured, wounded and deceased Rangers, LRPs and LRRPs. There are many states that are large enough to need several volunteers for this duty. We need to assist these folks to let them know that we care. You would represent the 75th RRA and show the families that we are all brothers in arms. Please respond to the email address above if you are interested in giving a helping hand. I will provide you with the guidelines for this critical volunteer position. We are looking for men that care and can assist. Are you one of those few responsible, careing and good men? Thank you, Gene Tucker

December 21, 2005
E-5 / SGT John Serrano from California
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: lrrpjohn@earthlink.net or serranojohn_292@msn.com
 
Just wanted to let everyone know that we have lost a brother (Lrp)Robert Hernandez. He passed away on Dec.5,2005 He was with K/75 E58 lrp's from 67 to 69 LZ Oasis I will miss him very dearly,he was a good (lrp)brother.He trained me to be a team leader in 68 I can be reached at these two e-mails.(lrrpjohn@earthlink.net) or (serranojohn_292@msn.com)

December 21, 2005
Veteran David Regenthal from New Jersey
Affiliation: F/75 & F/50 LRP & 25th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: dregenthal@comcast.net
 
Just a quick info note. Some time after midnight on December 31st (or perhaps the following day) the guestbook will be reset to zero. The prior years will then be archived and available thru seperate links. This will make it load much faster than it presently does. This is your website -- suggestions on how to make it better serve you and the organization are welcome. Have a safe holiday season. webmaster '68-69

December 21, 2005
E-6 / SSG Jim Brinda from California
Affiliation: 75th Ranger Regiment HQ
E-mail address: james.brinda@us.army.mil
 
My turn in the sandbox boys; Hope to see somebuddy there. Godspeed.

December 20, 2005
Veteran PAUL MERCER from Florida
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: riohato892000@yahoo.com
 
REMEMBERING ALL THOSE WHO PUT THERE KNEES IN THE BREEZE 16 YEARS AGO!!!!!RIO HATO RLTW

December 18, 2005
Veteran Harry Miller from Illinois
Affiliation: D/75 Ranger
E-mail address: ftorh@yahoo.com
 
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION | Harry Miller | | v. | | Chicago Public Library, | Chicago Police Department, | Illinois Attorney General, | Federal Bureau of Investigation, and | George W. Bush | | AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT PRESENTED TO COURT 16 DECEMBER OF THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2005 FOR CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST 42 U.S.C. 1983 AND OTHER LAW Plaintiff (Harry Miller, resident of 150 W. Maple 513, Chicago IL 60610, telephone number 312-787-0565, State of Illinois photo ID CARD 4603-7540-098M) is an American combat veteran. Scientific finding that each and every sane soldier who lawfully kills an enemy within sight will have battle fatigue for rest of life is maintained as SECRET (and higher) US/UK EYES ONLY by the Defendant, George W. Bush. Battle fatigue has been renamed P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorders) and effective treatments for disabling symptoms deliberately withheld from American combat veterans since end of WWII (Second World War). More than half the paupers’ graves in the United States of America since WWII have been filled with their bodies, usually in deliberate violation of law requiring they be honorably buried. Bush continues the betrayals. Plaintiff perused the SECRET findings on battle fatigue in the classified documents vault of Engineer Intelligence Center U.S. Army Europe at Tompkins Barracks, Germany, during 1959 and 1960. When ordered to take men into combat for Army of U.S. he erroneously assumed their battle fatigue would be properly treated. He began to learn only few years ago that combat veterans of the United States of America are routinely betrayed by their Commanders In Chief. Since January 2005 Defendant has required “benefits” for P.T.S.D. known by VA (Veterans Administration of the United States of America) to be past due not be given the Plaintiff until Miller v Principi is closed by United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Plaintiff is expected to die before then. Defendant has also taken Plaintiff’s homeland into preemptive war against the peoples and nation of Iraq after deliberately fomenting the murders of 9-11-01 in New York, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia by verifying federal assassinations and mass murder of Muslims by the United States of America such as disclosed by Bob Woodward in the history book Veil. About mid-day Saturday 18 December 2004 in public section of third floor of Chicago Public Library at 400 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois (IL), four uniformed guards of the Defendant (Chicago Public Library) assaulted and robbed the Plaintiff of research notes while disjointing bones of hands and expertly inflicting in full public view of Defendant’s other employees and patrons during less than three minutes compartment syndrome to muscle of lower right leg of Plaintiff by means of severe systematic beating avoiding bones. The torture-murder system is new to police of the United States, but Plaintiff was told of it by Iranian Army Officers in 1958, and it is being learned by American military police in Iraq and Afghanistan. The uniformed guards drug Plaintiff to secluded locker room of the Defendant’s library where accessories uniformed as Chicago Police Officers handcuffed the Plaintiff, took that stolen personal property, then continued the physical assault. The guards went back to public reading room and retrieved Plaintiff’s notebooks which were also given to Defendant (Chicago Police Department). The Defendants’ uniformed minions prevented medical attention which would have prevented the eventually fatal blood clot expected to result from the injury to leg and realignment of Plaintiff’s finger joints, one of which is permanently crooked for lack of timely treatment. One of the Defendant’s uniformed guards had claimed Plaintiff was being arrested. But the assaulting thieves uniformed as Police Officers were intrigued by the stolen personal property and spent entire afternoon arguing among themselves. Plaintiff was not arrested in any purportedly lawful manner that day Some of the stolen research had been recorded by Defendant’s public library computer system referencing the Plaintiff; Plaintiff’s library card number is D036752708. When ordered by putative Central Intelligence Agency agents to murder citizens of the United States of America during 1969, Plaintiff reported some of the research to Defendant through FBI’s (Defentant’s: Federal Bureau of Investigation’s) Special Agent John W. Robinson. Federal and local crimes subsequently discovered during the research were reported by Plaintiff face to face to the Defendant’s (Illinois Attorney General) Governor Rod Blagojevich when he was a U.S. Congressman. Librarians of Defendant, Chicago Public Library, had been ordering its uniformed guards to interfere in the research since about 1999. Ambulance of Chicago Fire Department was called about 3:00 p.m. but was not allowed to take Plaintiff to hospital until after Defendant closed library 5:00 p.m. 18 December 2004. Chicago Fire Department subsequently falsely reported Plaintiff was delivered to Northwestern Memorial Hospital by 4:00 p.m. but Hospital journalized arrival as soon as Ambulance arrived with Plaintiff after 5:00 p.m. Chicago Police Department, Illinois police and Attorney General and Federal Bureau of Investigation refused to take any report of matter until after U.S. Postal Service certified mail of 27 June 2005 7003 1680 0001 6919 4483 to City of Chicago Inspector General’s Office 111 W Washington Chicago IL 60602, and 7003 1680 0001 6919 4681 to Federal Bureau of Investigation 219 S Dearborn Chicago IL 60604, and 7003 1680 0001 6919 4674 to Office of Illinois Attorney General 100 W Randolph Chicago IL 60601 from the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was treated at WestSide VA Medical Center. Emergency surgery on leg was performed Sunday 19 December 2004 to prevent eminent death due to gangrene developing in leg. A second surgery was also required. But the circulation fault inherent in compartment syndrome deliberately inflicted on Plaintiff’s leg continues to cause pain and will eventually cause possibly fatal blood clots to break loose in circulatory system. Small finger of left hand is permanently crooked. Heart has apparently been damaged by a clot. WHEREFORE Plaintiff petitions for court to order Defendants to pay Plaintiff Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00 US) civil rights damages and recommend attention to the crimes involved. Damages for other torts are being requested IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, LAW DIVISION Harry Miller v Chicago Public Library, Chicago Police Department, Illinois Attorney General and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Respectfully presented under penalty of perjury by Plaintiff State of Illinois ) ( 19 December 2005 County of Cook ) Plaintiff Pro Se 312-787-0565 150 West Maple 513 Chicago IL 60610 4603-7540-098M A summons is required for each of five Defendants. Chicago Public Library 400 S. State St. Chicago IL 60605 Chicago Police Department City of Chicago c/o Office of Inspector General 111 W. Washington Chicago IL 60602 Illinois Attorney General (Lisa Madigan) c/o Office of Illinois Attorney General 100 W. Randolph Chicago IL 60601 Federal Bureau of Investigation 219 S. Dearborn Chicago IL 60604 George W. Bush (President of the United States of America) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington DC 20500

December 14, 2005
Veteran John Serrano from California
Affiliation: 3rd ID LRRP
E-mail address: lrrpjohn@earthlink.net
 
To whom it may concern: I have some bad news to all Rangers (lrrp's) K Co. On Dec.5,2005 We lost a brother Robert Hernandez He served from 67 to 68 I would like for the 75th Rangers Association to print this on their next issue. Any member from K Co. can get a hold of me here,or call me at Cell- (818)581-1049 or at home (818)367-1211 after 6:00pm e-mail lrrpjohn@earthlink.net or serranojohn_292@msn.com Robert trained me to be a team leader in 68

December 14, 2005
Veteran Mike Hines from Arkansas
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: onespirit13@aol.com
 
I would like to wish all Abn Rangers, all the Rangers that were with 'N'co.{Ranger} 75th Inf. (ABN} Eyes For The 173rd Abn Brigade at LZ English, So. VN a Merry Christmas & A Safe New Years. If I could, I'd bear hug each & every one of you. Sure need a Ranger Reunion to look forward to!!! Keep your Widow Makers out on the Perimeter. Mike & Mary Hines

December 10, 2005
Veteran Kenneth Massey from Montana
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: Kennethmssy@aol,com
 
Hey, I just wanted to say thanks to this Link. I have now made contact with Mercer, Doc Moran, and now Kilgallen. If there is anyone out there that knows any Rangers that served with us in B.Co 3rd/75th let us know,. We are planning for us to get together in 2007 at the Ranger Rendevious. Right now 2nd plt, is running strong. Anyone know where Dunham is? Rain, Sleet, Hell, or Mud, We won't quit till we taste blood!!!!! RIP Class 3/88 , Awsome class motto, Never quit, Now lets find our guys from B.Co. Rangers Lead the Way. Ranger Massey. Thanks. My email is Kennethmssy@aol.com Hooah!!!!!

December 6, 2005
Veteran Michael Monfrooe from Minnesota
Affiliation: L/75 & F/58 LRP & 1/101 LRRP
E-mail address: monfrooe@paulbunyan.net
 
Made it back to the world 34 years ago Thanksgiving Day. I still miss my buddies back then. Retired in 89 and miss it every day. May all those serving in harms way watch thier six and survive to look back 34 years from now with pride as I do. Remember that no one is more important than the troop beside you, may you both take care.

December 5, 2005
Veteran Hilan Jones from Texas
Affiliation: E/75 & E/50 LRP & 9th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: horse2000@houston.rr.com
 
Emory parrish stepped into eternity December 2, 2005. Emory was Honor Graduate of his MACV Recondo Class.

December 5, 2005
E-7 / SFC Steven Gove from Georgia
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: gawronski_1999@yahoo.com
 
OPEN LETTER TO ALL LRP LRRP & AIR-BORNE RANGERS SUBJECT: D T S ~ {DID TO SELF} I want to THANK-YOU, all for the support and camaraderie over the years. I have enjoyed the Rendezvous, Reunions, and the many other groups and committees that I was invited to and was a participant in over the past years. I have over the past six months or so have been investing into a financial opportunity that seemed to be sound and lucrative, to me. Well, I dieing of a fatal sucking chest wound as we speak. Details are not important, the bottom line is. All the court date are over. I’m going to hit the streets again and return to the job market. At fifty-six years young. I am going to stat a new. I have lost everything ~ and I do mean everything ~ Harley Bike ~ Harley Truck ~ My Home. Life is an adventure ~ some days you’re the BUG, and some days you’re the WINDSHIELD! At any rate, I don’t know where I’m going, or where I’ll end up ~ BUT when I get there I’ll know…you know, have a plan, have at least an OPS ORDER…? LOL It has been a pleasure as the past President, of Echo/Charlie Company. I have enjoyed the position as your Unit Representative and the honor of being the Unit Chaplin. I know this will leave some hole in the fabric of the Company, but I do know that someone will step into the missing space I have left. When I get everything back together I’ll reappear, once again and participate in the Greatest Brotherhood that I have the privilege to be a part of. SIGNED: Steven ‘Doc’ Gove 1st Plt, C/75th ABN RGR

December 5, 2005
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Kenneth Massey from Montana
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: Kennethmssy@aol.com
 
I am looking for Rangers that I served with on The Drop Zone Rio Hato, Noriegas Airfield on 20 Dec 89, from B.Co,3rd/75th Rgr Rgt. or any other Rangers that I knew from the other Companies. I found Ranger Mercer, and Ranger Cushman. Thanks guys. Rangers Lead the Way. and for all the other Rangers still serving, Remember the Rangers in the Sky.. Ranger Massey

December 2, 2005
E-5 / SGT James Henderson from Massachusetts
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: jeremiah3@charter.net
 
I am a second generation "Marauder" my Dad was in CBI during WW2, I served in HQ. Battery 612th FA Battlion, 75th regimental Combat Team, "Merrills Marauders" on Okinawa fron Dec 1954 to Jan 1956 when the unit was disbanded. I am currently 100% service connected diabled. I want to thank al members of the 75th for their service and dedication to our great country.

December 1, 2005
E-4 / CPL or SP4 RICH MATTERS from Missouri
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: richmatters@yahoo.com
 
NICE JOB ON THE WEB SITE, I WAS TRYING TO LOCATE ERIC GRAVES, WHO I HAD SEEN LAST IN 1994 IN HAAF B CO. 1ST RANGER BAT. IF YOU HAVE SEEN HIM LET ME KNOW WHERE HE IS AT..THANKS

November 27, 2005
Veteran Richard Cranston from California
Affiliation: A/75 & D/17 LRP & V Corps LRRP
E-mail address: rcransto@ix.netcom.com
 
Just found this website and it brought back some memories. The scan of the 1st Platoon A/75 indicates that the original must be in as bad of shape as my original copy. I am in the back row centered 5th from the left or right. This picture was originally taken Jun/Jul 1973. It should also be noted that A/75 was a severely under staffed unit during the 1972/1973 time period. This was also during the 1st Cav's Tri-Cap days. Almost a whole platoon was transferred to the 2 bn 1st cav to form a company used to test various concepts defined by MASTR, to include airmobile lrrp used in combination with ground rec using motorcycles and customized dune buggies.

November 21, 2005
Veteran Bob Walsak from North Carolina
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: bkwalsak@intrstar.net
 
K-75 May'69-May'70 Supply Sargeant here checking in. Can you beleive it's been 35 years....time flies!! Happy Holidays Rangers!

November 21, 2005
Veteran Todd M. from Tennessee
Affiliation: Special Operations Aviation
E-mail address: irishcop70@yahoo.com
 
I am trying to find any friends of Mark Whitaker who was w/ 2/75 in the late 1990's and passed "selection" before getting out. He was my brother-in-law and his parents have asked me to reach out to pass on some news.

November 21, 2005
Veteran Bob Walsak from North Carolina
Affiliation: K/75 & E/58 LRP & 4th Div. LRRP
E-mail address: bkwalsak@intrstar.net
 
K-75 May'69-May'70 Supply Sargeant here checking in. Can you beleive it's been 35 years....time flies!! Happy Holidays Rangers!

November 20, 2005
Veteran Jerry Berry from Montana
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: jerryberry@currahee.org
 
Troopers I served with the 3-506th, 1st Bde., 101st Abn. Div. 1967/68. Our website: www.currahee.org. I am working on a book about the 150+ members from my battalion who died in Vietnam (1967-71) and I'm trying to confirm if Sgt. Lloyd Harold Grimes (KIA 25 Sept. 1970) was or had been a member of my battalion. Can anyone give me the details surrounding his death (the incident) in which Sgt. Grimes was killed on 25 Sept. 1970? I need input as soon as I can get it (publishing deadline). Please contact me if you have any knowledge of this fine trooper or the incident. Jerry in Montana

November 19, 2005
E-5 / SGT Jason Brown from North Carolina
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: jasonscottbrown@yahoo.com
 
Looking for old friends from 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger from June 1993 to December 1999; or Ranger Class 11-95. Please drop me a line.

November 18, 2005
E-4 / CPL or SP4 Mike Hines from Arkansas
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: onespirit13@aol.com
 
Hey Steve Vogt, This is Mike Hines, we came to Nam on the same jet. I have plenty of pictures from the reception outfit at Cammaron sp.? Bay. in March of'71. Then when we went to LZ English to be with 'N'co (Ranger) 75th Inf. (Abn) who was attached to the 'Herd' 173rd Abn Brg. I have 4 or 5 pics with you, Jeff Horne 'Doc' Cramer, Wilkey and others. You & I also came in country with Sweeney who was KIA, 5/'71 in the Soui Cai Valley. Do me a favor & e-mail me, I sure would enjoy shooting the s*** with you! RLTW Take Care Amigo, Mike Sua Sponte

November 15, 2005
Ranger Wife SHERAN GERTSCH from California
Affiliation: L/75 & F/58 LRP & 1/101 LRRP
E-mail address: ssgertsch@aol.com
 
My husband Robert Michael "Mike" Gertsch served with the L company of the 75th Rangers from Dec. 1969 to May 1970 when he was transferred to Company B 5th Special Forces. Until recently he was content to leave all memories of that time buried. This Veteran's Day we attended the Dedication of the new Veteran's Cemetary in Northern California. That evening we sat down at the computer and started searching and found this site. We also found his picture listed either as Al Bartz or UNK in some of the pictures on this site. Thank you. s gertsch

November 15, 2005
Veteran Warren Sinka from Indiana
Affiliation: Ranger School Graduate
E-mail address: wsinka25@yahoo.com
 
I would just like to thank everyone for there service in this messed up war, and may you all come home safe. I can understand how hard it is not to be able to share your everyday life with loved ones, due to national security. It doesn't get any easier with time either

November 14, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Jones Larry from Florida
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: ljones@irmpeo.com
 
My Heartfelt Condolences go out to Roy Boatman and Family. God Bless. Larry

November 13, 2005
E-6 / SSG Gene Newcombe from Arizona
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address:
 
Has any one viewed the anysoldier.com website? Why coulnt we have a anyranger .com and get some care packages to those Rangers who are deployed. The troops on the anysoldier.com site appear to be mostly rear support soldiers who are near computers and can sign up to get care packages. IM sure our Ranger brothers are to far out in the bush to be a near a computer. Must be a way for folks to send packages to individual 75th Rangers. They continue to lead the way and would probably appreciate some things from home.

November 13, 2005
E-6 / SSG Gene Newcombe from Arkansas
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address:
 
Has any one viewed the anysoldier.com website? Why coulnt we have a anyranger .com and get some care packages to those Rangers who are deployed. The troops on the anysoldier.com site appear to be mostly rear support soldiers who are near computers and can sign up to get care packages. IM sure our Ranger brothers are to far out in the bush to be a near a computer. Must be a way for folks to send packages to individual 75th Rangers. They continue to lead the way and would probably appreciate some things from home.

November 12, 2005
E-6 / SSG Gene Newcombe from Arizona
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address: tishfuzz@cs,com
 
Has anyone reviewed the anysoldier.com website. Why couldnt we have a anyranger.com site to get names of Rangers who we can send care packages to or a central mailing to send Rangers who are deployed care packages. Most of the soldiers who are listed on the anysoldier .com site are rear support soldiers who are near headquarters/computers. Im sure our fellow Rangers are way out in the bush, but they have to be receiving there mail somewhere. Just a thought, I for one would like be able to mail them some things they would enjoy.

November 12, 2005
E-6 / SSG Gene Newcombe from Arizona
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address: tishfuzz@cs,com
 
Has anyone reviewed the anysoldier.com website. Why couldnt we have a anyranger.com site to get names of Rangers who we can send care packages to or a central mailing to send Rangers who are deployed care packages. Most of the soldiers who are listed on the anysoldier .com site are rear support soldiers who are near headquarters/computers. Im sure our fellow Rangers are way out in the bush, but they have to be receiving there mail somewhere. Just a thought, I for one would like be able to mail them some things they would enjoy.

November 12, 2005
E-6 / SSG Gene Newcombe from Arizona
Affiliation: I/75 & F/52 LRP & 1st Div. LRRP
E-mail address: tishfuzz@cs,com
 
Has anyone reviewed the anysoldier.com website. Why couldnt we have a anyranger.com site to get names of Rangers who we can send care packages to or a central mailing to send Rangers who are deployed care packages. Most of the soldiers who are listed on the anysoldier .com site are rear support soldiers who are near headquarters/computers. Im sure our fellow Rangers are way out in the bush, but they have to be receiving there mail somewhere. Just a thought, I for one would like be able to mail them some things they would enjoy.

November 11, 2005
E-3 / PFC lee evans from Virginia
Affiliation: 3rd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: brookefandf@yahoo.com
 
I am the 2nd kind of ranger. three times a volunteer after 9/11, my father was a lrrp in the 3rd id stationed in germany and a member of the ranger assoc. and is listed in the memoriam of the usara. two friends of mine, andrew chris and sgt tim conneway are also listed there. i served in 375 B.co 2nd platoon, weapons squad, and i am very proud to say that i did so. my platoon sgt was sgt nichols and my squad leader was sgt navarro. it was the greatest honor of my life to be deployed with the finest men i have ever known. I was in afghanistan from june 02 til sept of that same year. my father was a member of the usara and it was his association with the usara that eventually led me to joining the army rangers. yours is a great association and i really appreciate the effort applied in preserving the memory of those who have sacrificed their youth and sometimes, unfortunately, their lives.

November 11, 2005
Civilian Istvan Elek from Indiana
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: adamec@freemail.hu
 
Dear Veterans, I'm a civilian man from Hungary, Europe. I would like to collect information about Staff Sergeant Laszlo Rabel who born in Budapest in Hungary in 1939 an died in Vietnam 13 november 1968. Laszlo went to the USA at the time of hungarian revolution in 1956 when the army of soviet union invade our country. He deserved Medal of Honor because of his heroism in Vietnam War. I'd like to collect some personel experienses about him. Are there any Veterans here who ever met and spoke with him in Vietnam War? Thank you Best regards Istvan Elek

November 9, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Joey "BRASSO" Welsh from Texas
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: brasso9@world-net.net
 
TO ALL MEMBERS, The Boatman family is requesting , in lieu of flowers, donations to go to. EOD Memorial Committee PO Box 594 Niceville, FL 32588 The web site for the above is http://www.eodmemorial.org "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS & REMEMBER OUR VETERANS" "SALSA" jb Welsh E/20/LRP & C/75/RGR Unit Historian

November 9, 2005
Veteran Charles Anthony Sadvary from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Other US Military Unit
E-mail address: sonnyc2@mac.com
 
Received an e-mail from Shelia with Agent Orange site that had info from your site. As a Vietnam Vet (65-66) 513 MP/CID, welcome home and your site terrific. Sonny

November 8, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Joey "BRASSO" Welsh from Texas
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: brasso9@world-net.net
 
TO ALL MEMBERS, Anyone wishing to send a card to Roy Boatman and his family the address is listed below. Roy should be home by now and his son Darrell who was a Veteran Marine GySgt with the MEF EOD in Iraq was KIA on or about 5, Nov when he was struck in the head with one piece of shrapnel from a command detonated mine. Services will be held in Jacksonville, NC, no dates are set as of this time. No matter what you know or heard about Roy, Ive known him for over 20 years and he is without a doubt, not only a great Warrior in his day, he was a dedicated man to this organization. And IMO, one of the most knowlegable men when it came to the Traditons, History and Lineage of all the units in this association. God bless him and his family. 1456 Lula Long Rd Elizabethtown, NC 28337 'SALSA" JB Welsh E/20/LRP & C/75/RGR Unit Historian

November 8, 2005
E-4 / CPL or SP4 steve vogt from Pennsylvania
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address:
 
Roy,sorry for your loss. Ridgerunner

November 8, 2005
Veteran Carl Millinder from Mississippi
Affiliation: N/75 & 74th LRP & 173rd LRRP
E-mail address: cemillinder@yahoo.com
 
Condolences go out to the Boatman family. Carl

November 5, 2005
E-8 / MSG or 1SG Joey "BRASSO" Welsh from Texas
Affiliation: C/75th & E/20 LRP
E-mail address: brasso9@world-net.net
 
THIS MESSAGE IS TO ALL MEMBERS: I thought that someone would of posted this already, however, maybe no one has been told. Roy Boatman's (173/LRRP/74/LRP/DET/N/75/RGR/) son who was a Veteran GySgt in The USMC was KIA in Iraq,on or about 4/5 NOV, by a command detonated mind which a piece of shrapnel struck him in the head. Roy & his wife Joyce flew to their son's side on 4 Nov. Eventually he was taken off life support and passed away. They are enroute back to NC, to make plans for the funeral. They need all of their friends support at this time, His son Darrell, has a son 17 and a daughter, 14 that are taken it very hard. Please take a moment from your busy lives and say a prayer for a hell of a man and Ranger's family. I believe the POC is Roy Barley. God Bless them all. "SALSA" 1SG Joey "Brasso" Welsh USA RET E/20/LRP & C/75/RGR Unit Historian

November 5, 2005
O-4 / MAJ Peter Hensler from Montana
Affiliation: 1st Ranger Bn
E-mail address: peter.j.hensler@us.army.mil
 
I served from 78-81 with B 1/75 and came off of active duty as an E-5. I am now an activated reservist 0-4 serving in the ICU at Landsthul Regional Medical Center Germany. Bumped into several gents I served with back then and a few that are serving now. What's up with the hair cuts? Would love to hear from any of the old crew. Huntley, Gray, Cook, Sample. Peter

November 4, 2005
E-6 / SSG Frank Tallman from OCONUS
Affiliation: 2nd Ranger Bn
E-mail address: mr_mrst630@bellsout.net
 
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