Jim Sweeney
SP6Sweeney@aol.com

Very nice web site. Found it through Heli-Vets mail. Jim Sweeney SP6Sweeney@aol.com FE…..B/228th ASHB, 1st Cav. Div…66-67 FE…..205th ASHC, 1st Avn. Brigade….68 TI…..HHB, 4/77th ARA. 101st Abn. Div…..69-70

Mike Michaud
mamichaud@compuserve.com

Hi Dave… Found you picture of Nui Ba Den. I spent most of 1971 on top of the “Black Virgin Mountain”. Now it’s a tourist attraction. I would never have believed that when I was there. Mike

Gene Olson
golson@indot.state.in.us
http://www.state.in.us/dot/intermodal/aero.htm
I initially found your page by searching for Tri-pacers. I’m looking for a rebuild project to buy and restore one day. I linked to and read almost all of your Vietnam story after reading about your ride home from San Francisco. I just wanted to say “Thanks.” Also, on a lighter note, I have a 2-1/2 year old son. He’s pretty enthused about going to the airport, and I look forward to many adventures with him, just as you had with your father and are having with your son. I enjoyed your homepage. Keep up the good work!

Brian Long
blong@gisco.net

I am a Ground Surveillance Systems Guru in the U.S. Army today. I did find your story interesting and would like more dialogue with you concerning some historical issues about how you were trained during that time. At present time, GSS operators are just that “operators”, not tactical experts. I am trying to convince the army to change the training methods based on the need in the field. Alot of this will come from historical information and to be honest, it is all uphill. Please respond… Staff Sergeant Brian Long 110th MI Fort Drum, New York

hl.boeing.com> thomas.o’brien@phl.boeing.com

Excellent story. Sorry to hear about your plane, and the pasing of your father Tom O’Brien

L. Brady
lacysur@aol.com

I am working on an internet project to create a web page to be used as a resource for local history teachers in East Texas. I chose Vietnam as my subject for the project because it is a subject that wasn’t taught in Texas public schools. In fact, I didn’t really learn about Vietnam (in depth) until my sophomore year in college. As a result of what I learned and the opportunity of hearing first-hand accounts from Vietnam Vets in my class, I feel that this era is too important to be ignored in public schools. I really enjoyed your web page–especially the photos.

atrick J. Mccarthy pjmccarthy3@hotmail.com

Dave, a great sight, I read the whole Vietnam section and also am interested in the Aviation stuff.It was really good how you explained the day to day things like the generators and washing clothes and the radar tower, also in all the books about the war I read I never had a good idea of this radar and how well it worked for eliminating both enemy personnel and artillery.I am about your age and spent 67-71 on aircraft carriers in USN but by sheer luck was not in SEAsia and all you guys will always be my heroes ecpecially since you were a draftee and did your duty so honorably, sad about your replacement getting picked off so soon after you left. Reminds me of the same thing happened to me at a 7-11 I used to work at. Our attitudes and how we did our job may have something to do with not being shot. But I guess over there its nothing personal. Glad to hear you and your wife are still together. I will check out the rest of your sight. Thanks-Patrick

Frank Papasavas
madgreek@home.com

Nice page. I am now in the initial stages fo looking for a Tri Pacer (22-150/160 for commuting between California and Arizona Any advice would be apriciated.

Russ Brunelle
rbee797@mnsi

I have read your stuff and enjoyed it. To have good memories of your father is priceless. I would trade every thought of airplanes I ever had, to have such memories. Anyhow I have an aiplane question for you. I am a 41 year old student pilot, I will have my Licience soon , and i am thinking about buying my own airplane, I have recently come accross a few Tripacers My question to you is a Tripacer suitable for a low time pilot, and what would be a reasonable price for a 1952 or 53 model with typical equipment, in a flyaway condition.

Werner Maresch
wmaresch@nemetschek.de

I m a great aviation fan and RC-modeller too. My last model was a Cessna L-19OE BirdDog in 40% of its original size. Now I m looking for information about my next project, a Piper PA-22 TriPacer. So that s why I m looking to your site. If there is anyone who can help me with detailed drawings, etc. it would be nice to contact me. Bye.

Jim Pluimer
dalaloon@angelfire.com
http://www.angelfire.com/mn/dalaloon/page6.html
Excellent site, Dave! I served in Cu Chi from 01/69 to 12/69 with the 725th Maint. Btn. Must have been standing right behind you at the USO show. Was your name “Bill” that day?

Christian Meyer
designby@t-online.de
http://www.crime.de
Howdy Dave, really great page, phantistic Photos! Found you searching piper-tripacer. I`m interestet a`58-160 Tripacer. The asked Price is about $27.000.-. TT 1905H, TB 840H Very old NAV/COM. Can you give me some Info to respect before buying this Plane? Many Thanks, Greetings from Germany Christian

edward lin
batou@hknet.com

Your picture are very impressive. If possible please send me further information. thanks,

Rob Rivais
lordt@home.com

Since you were at cu chi I was wandering if you might know of any suviving tunnel rats. WELCOME HOME from a Canadian…

Pfc. Mario C. Gonzalez
glennglenn@netzero.net
http://www.army.mil
I am a soldier in United States Army. My MOS is 11Bravo(Light Infantry) Your account of the experiences in Vietnam really moved me. I don’t know what I would have done there. Probably the character flaws that I know exist in me would come out, in deadly force. Myself, I am afraid of what I might be capable of. I know I picked a shitty MOS, because of what I might have to do, and what I might have to experience in war. Time will tell if I will become the killing machine that I know lives in inside of myself, and the majority of the other soldiers in my MOS. Truly, God help those that would oppose the US.
Web owner’s note: I’m sure you’ll do well should you ever be called to battle. It is my prayer, however, that there will be no more wars.

Harry T. Kiley
harcat@stargate.net

I served with HHB 25th Inf. Div. Arty in 1965,66 & 67. I went from Schofield to Cu Chi with them. Good site!

Harry Kiley
harcat@stargate.net

Hey Dave, Believe it or not, you’re the 1st person I’ve talked to from HHB Div Arty also…My duties ran from motor pool to RTO to surveying to convoy support,etc… I really enjoyed hearing from you. My brother(also a VN vet) was in the 4th out of Ft. Lewis, Wash. Are you aware of any site with info? I belong to the 25th Inf Div Assoc. Tri State Chapter. I’m from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Take care…..talk atcha later.

Martin Vipond
mjvipond@voyager.net

Hey! Enjoyed your page very much. About a year ago I flew as a cameraman in a Tripacer to video tape some home built experimentals. I was really impressed at how well the TP worked out as a photo ship. I especially enjoyed your essay on rebuilding your airplane. Thanks. mjv

Mike Bourget
falconaviation@home.com

Just read your storey on the Tri-pacer,, very nice,, I am currently looking to rebuild a tri-pacer that is for sale in my area (Ottawa, Canada) and was looking for some inspiration and information I’ve found it thanks!!

J R LINDSEY
WWW LINDSEY.COM

WAS IN A BATT 7TH BATL 11TH ARTILLERY,CU CHI,1967-1968 SPENT MOST OF TOUR IN MEKONG DELTA

George M. Norton
GMNPHD@aol.com

You ought to print the V speeds.
Web owner’s note: I’ll add a V-speed chart for the Tri-pacer in a few days. Thanks for the idea!

Edward Stapleton
estapleton@epo.som.sunysb.edu

Dave, I really enjoyed your photos. I served in the 25th Infantry Div. from 9/68-9/69 and was in CuChi, Dau Tiang, Tay Nihn and Go Dau Ha. I was a medic for the 65th Engineer Battalion while they repaired the Go Dau Ha bridge. I spent Christmas 1968 in Go Dau Ha. At the final phase of the bridge repair they dropped the new bridge in the water. The Lt. who supervised the operation was screwed big time! Thanks for memories. Ed

Dean Davidson
dean.davidson@cellnet.com

Dave, Thanx for sharing your experiences in Viet Nam. I am at work and found your site by accident, but, found that I could not stop reading the journal after I started. Interesting stuff. I’m glad you made it back. I got chills hearing about your replacement. Two questions (you don’t have to reply, I’m just curious) : Are you still married to the same woman and do you stay in touch with the best friend?

Patrick Rigole
bwill@terraworld.net

God bless and thank you to all who served and died in Vietnam.

Susan Thomas
susanT@mitchells-clothing.com

Dear Mr. Stafford, Could you please tell me if your Section Chief, named Dale, who you have a photograph of – if his last name was Johnson, and if he was from Benton Harbor, MI. I am searching for my biological father, and I have narrowed it down to a Dale Johnson, who served in the 25th Infantry Division and was killed in June of 1969. Thank you.

Larry Woronoff
lsworonoff@webtv.net

J. L. Smith
trstrecy@xit.net

I was in nam 1967 & 68 Was with the 3/13 Arty 25th Inf. I was on an M88 VTR Willnever forget New years eve at FSB Burt

Jack Coomer
jakuma@powerup.com.au
www://powerup.com.au/~jakuma
Your very attractive and informative URL is much appreciated. Mine is also about Vietnam but has a somewhat different flavour to yours. We used a USAF bomb aiming radar system for aircraft; targets we never saw, often had no idea of what thay were and how often we missed. You see very little at night from 30k feet.

Terry Wallace
tlwallace@prodigy.net

I served with A Battery 2nd/17th artillery Ankhe Vietnam from Jan 68-Dec 68.Our battery was located beside highway 19 at LZ Action. For a short period of time a counter motar radar unit was stationed with us but I don’t reminber their unit.We sure were gald to have then with us it made a big difference. I think you have a neat web site.Keep up the good work. Take care Terry

daniel celeskey
danielceleskey@hotmail.com

hello dave ! very helpful & knowledgeable. this aircraft started out in my family 45 years ago. thank you, daniel p.s. thumbs up !

wendell
Chansey325@aol.com

NICE PAGE I LIKE IT ALOT THANKS BYE

Richard Guay
guay@bigpond.com

Well done, lots of thought in the content,and I enjoy your thorough response to the questions in the History of the Viet Nam War 101. Please keep up the good work.

Thomas Devine Flint,MI
sniperus@tir.com
http://tadevine.homepage.com/index.html
I was checking your site out.I liked it so well that I gave you a link on my Hobbies page.I also see that you are a vet.I am also.23rd inf div. If you are out running the web.Stop by and take a look.Good job.

Jonas Holl n
diamond@algonet.se
http://www.geocities.com/paris/5193
Hello Dave ! Great Pages ! Keep up all the good work… / Jonas Holl n

Sam Clay
csclay@megsinet.net

Love your page man. GREAT!!

DONALD NELSON
DLNUM13@AOL.COM

Joel Fream
fream@webzone.net

It has been a long time. Your site brought back many memories. We have much in common. Among them Radar, small planes and bagage not carried yet not forgotten. Thank You Joel L. Fream Sgt. USAF 1966-1970 DOB 11/12/47

Richard Bongiovanni
serengeti@erols.com

Hi my name Rich my father and I are looking into restoring a tripacer.We do not know much about them other then they are one heck of a performer for the money. Please e-mail any info you can to us. Thanks, Rich & Joe Bongiovanni

katie Dooling
dooling.family@virgin.net

i am a 17 year old british girl currently doing a project on vietnam for a major a-level piece of work. whilst researching i found your site which was of great help, however i would very much appreciate any web pages you could e.mail me containg any after action reports for your division as this is a mjo piece of research i am missing. thank you for creating such a useful site!!

John Woelfl
jwoelfl@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~jwoelfl
I have flown a Tri-Pacer and it has a high fun factor. I also have flown an SX-81 model heli and would like to get one again.

Andy Clark
sparkplug32@hotmail.com

I was with the 20th Transportation Co., (aircraft direct support) we were assigned to the 25th and located just of off the runway at CU CHI. I was there May 67- April 68

Curtis Mays
PMays4247@aol.com

Hello Dave,I have a 1954 Tripacer 8039C. I’ve had it about a year. The engine was rebuilt before I bought it. Shortly thereafter I noticed it was blowing oil out of the crankcase vent at high RPM. We have tried everything from cam to rings. I noticed in your picture of the engine overhaul, it appears to have an aero-separator inline of the engine vent. I cannot find in the manuals the separator. I believe this would solve my problem. Please give me any info you have on this matter. Thanks for your time and have a nice evening..

Bravo Charliecharlie
bandits2dbn2dinf_mech@go.com

1969-70. you see the address. Found 90 guys so far (7/13/99). Reunion next March. We are the only company from battalion not together. NOLI ME TANGERE

Clay Bostian
creative@lcc.net

I am a student pilot and I am already considering buying a plane; probably in a partnership with a friend who is also a student. We are going this weekend to look at a 1953 Tripacer that is for sale. I am trying to get as much feedback as possible from people who fly tripacers to help in our buying decision. Your response would be appreciated. Thanks, Clay Bostian PS – Nice Website with good photos!

H. (Brownie) Braunsteiner
brownie@narrows.com

I left Fort Lewis with the 3rd Bde, 4th Ind Div in October 66 and barged ashore at Vung Tau a week later. We boarded sandbagged trucks and opened up highway #1 to Bear Cat relieving the 1st Inf Div (Big Red One). We only stayed a couple of months and then convoyed to Dau Tieng in the proximity of the Michelin rubber plantation where we established a base camp as part of the 25th. I was the Bde Op’s sergeant under Colonel Marshall C. Garth the Bde CO and CSM Bill V. Woods. Although our paths may not have crossed, we owe many lives to you brave hearts that sat in a small vehicle presenting a luscious target to Charlie while telling us where he was. I think your web page is out of sight……….best I’ve ever seen. Your writing stile is worthy of a book I’d certainly buy if you ever decided to publish. I especialy got a kick out of your comments “sitting on the latrine”, because that’s how I was hit by an incoming round at 0300 hours when Charlie cut loose on our base camp. Went on many op’s near Nui Ba Den, Tai Ninh, Iron Triangle and Parrots Beak. My last few months I was the First Sergeant of Hq & Hq Co, 3rd Bde, 25th to fill the slot of the former Top who was KIA. Welcome Home my friend and enjoy your sky vehicle ! Hooah Brownie brownie@narrows.com

Rob Ferucci
robert_ferucci@yahoo.com

Dave, Thanks for sharing your experience. Eventhough I was just born during the vietnam era, I have always been interested in learning about the war and while many stories aren’t always pleasant, people should know and understand what those who experienced it went through. I have a friend who served in the 25th infantry ’68-’69 but I know he is uncomfortable speaking about it. Thanks again as the best information on the war comes from those who were really there.

Charles McCourt
cdmc@lrbcg.com

Hi To All that visit here. I wish all a welcome home. I was in Nam Aug.69 Thru Dec.70 with the A Co. 725th Maint. Bn. I was a field radio repairman and as such I spent a lot of time all over in virtually every location of the 25th’s AO with many different units on contact teams in all aspects including Cambodia in Apr.70. So as such I would apprecite hearing from any and all that remember me or from all those that would just like to drop me a note.

Chuck Crosby
crosby13@juno.com

My dad was in the 25th ID Artillery 68-69. I think 1-77 FA or 2-77 FA. He spent 27 years as an artilleryman, and is retired from the army. I am spending a career in the army as well, as an Infantryman. If you get a chance to E-mail me at the above address, I will reply with my dad’s e-mail. I am sure he would enjoy swapping notes.

daniel celeskey
danielceleskey@hotmail.com

looking for piper tripacer tail no. N-3719 A serial no. 22-1959

John Woelfl
jwoelfl@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~jwoelfl
I have flown a Tri-Pacer and it has a high fun factor. I also have flown an SX-81 model heli and would like to get one again.

Andy Clark
sparkplug32@hotmail.com

I was with the 20th Transportation Co., (aircraft direct support) we were assigned to the 25th and located just of off the runway at CU CHI. I was there May 67- April 68

Curtis Mays
PMays4247@aol.com

Hello Dave,I have a 1954 Tripacer 8039C. I’ve had it about a year. The engine was rebuilt before I bought it. Shortly thereafter I noticed it was blowing oil out of the crankcase vent at high RPM. We have tried everything from cam to rings. I noticed in your picture of the engine overhaul, it appears to have an aero-separator inline of the engine vent. I cannot find in the manuals the separator. I believe this would solve my problem. Please give me any info you have on this matter. Thanks for your time and have a nice evening..

Bravo Charliecharlie
bandits2dbn2dinf_mech@go.com

1969-70. you see the address. Found 90 guys so far (7/13/99). Reunion next March. We are the only company from battalion not together. NOLI ME TANGERE

Clay Bostian
creative@lcc.net

I am a student pilot and I am already considering buying a plane; probably in a partnership with a friend who is also a student. We are going this weekend to look at a 1953 Tripacer that is for sale. I am trying to get as much feedback as possible from people who fly tripacers to help in our buying decision. Your response would be appreciated. Thanks, Clay Bostian PS – Nice Website with good photos!

H. (Brownie) Braunsteiner
brownie@narrows.com

I left Fort Lewis with the 3rd Bde, 4th Ind Div in October 66 and barged ashore at Vung Tau a week later. We boarded sandbagged trucks and opened up highway #1 to Bear Cat relieving the 1st Inf Div (Big Red One). We only stayed a couple of months and then convoyed to Dau Tieng in the proximity of the Michelin rubber plantation where we established a base camp as part of the 25th. I was the Bde Op’s sergeant under Colonel Marshall C. Garth the Bde CO and CSM Bill V. Woods. Although our paths may not have crossed, we owe many lives to you brave hearts that sat in a small vehicle presenting a luscious target to Charlie while telling us where he was. I think your web page is out of sight……….best I’ve ever seen. Your writing stile is worthy of a book I’d certainly buy if you ever decided to publish. I especialy got a kick out of your comments “sitting on the latrine”, because that’s how I was hit by an incoming round at 0300 hours when Charlie cut loose on our base camp. Went on many op’s near Nui Ba Den, Tai Ninh, Iron Triangle and Parrots Beak. My last few months I was the First Sergeant of Hq & Hq Co, 3rd Bde, 25th to fill the slot of the former Top who was KIA. Welcome Home my friend and enjoy your sky vehicle ! Hooah Brownie brownie@narrows.com

Rob Ferucci
robert_ferucci@yahoo.com

Dave, Thanks for sharing your experience. Eventhough I was just born during the vietnam era, I have always been interested in learning about the war and while many stories aren’t always pleasant, people should know and understand what those who experienced it went through. I have a friend who served in the 25th infantry ’68-’69 but I know he is uncomfortable speaking about it. Thanks again as the best information on the war comes from those who were really there.

Charles McCourt
cdmc@lrbcg.com

Hi To All that visit here. I wish all a welcome home. I was in Nam Aug.69 Thru Dec.70 with the A Co. 725th Maint. Bn. I was a field radio repairman and as such I spent a lot of time all over in virtually every location of the 25th’s AO with many different units on contact teams in all aspects including Cambodia in Apr.70. So as such I would apprecite hearing from any and all that remember me or from all those that would just like to drop me a note.

Chuck Crosby
crosby13@juno.com

My dad was in the 25th ID Artillery 68-69. I think 1-77 FA or 2-77 FA. He spent 27 years as an artilleryman, and is retired from the army. I am spending a career in the army as well, as an Infantryman. If you get a chance to E-mail me at the above address, I will reply with my dad’s e-mail. I am sure he would enjoy swapping notes.

daniel celeskey
danielceleskey@hotmail.com

looking for piper tripacer tail no. N-3719 A serial no. 22-1959

daniel celeskey
danielceleskey@hotmail.com

hello dave ! very helpful & knowledgeable. this aircraft started out in my family 45 years ago. thank you, daniel p.s. thumbs up !

curtis gilliland
saigon@som-uky.campuscwix.net

Dave, You should see the area now around Nua Ba Dien. I have been back several times to the area. The mountain now has a sky lift going halfway up. There is also a large dam a few miles away that was built after the war. It is between the mountain and Dau tieng or just opposite Tay Nhing. Write if you want more pictures of the area. I have been back seven times now and have just returned home, curtis Gilliland C 2/28 1st Infantry 68-69

Fernando Amaton
jamaton@gte.net

Dave, We may have seen each other at Ft Sill. I was with A Battery, Staff and Faculty Bn, USAFAS Bde, in 1969/70. My MOS was Ballistic Meterology. Most of my class went to Nam, a few to Germany. I completed my time as Assistant Instructor and then in Supply. I’m actively trying to locate my buddies, Bob Trapp, Gibboney and Matthew Odom. They went to Vietnam around September 1969. I never heard back from them. I never told anyone I was in military service until the 1990’s, I believe you understand why. I would like to contact anyone who was with TAD in ’69/70, Ft Sill.

duril martindale
duril@centuryinter.net

YOU HAVE A GOOD PAGE KEEP IT UP! I WAS WITH THE 2/34TH ARMOUR IN VIETNAM 1967-68 HAVE A GOOD DAY AND GOD LOVE YOU

Bill Snyder
bill47@ptd.net

jim heady
dustoff1592yahoo.com

very nice. brought back memories. i worked the western area of 3 corp, primarily serving the 25th inf. including tay ninh and cu chi during 69 & 70 as dustoff pilot. great job everyone – especially those of the WOLFHOUNDS i was shotdown with in aug. 69. thanks for a very good site. jim

zhaoyujie
zhaoyujie@990.net

PRESTON C POWELL
powellp@baileys-emh5.army.mil

I was a radar operator (ANPPS4&5) with the 25th JULY 67-68 4/9 infantry, We had to carry our radar set out on ambush patrol

John Greenwell
tripacer2@prodigy.net

Starting to cover my 53 Tripacer after 18 months of clean up and fixing.

Roy V.Woodrum
cmlc@lebpub.net

Hi Dave I served from Aug 66 to Jul 67 HHTrp 3/4 Cav spent alot of time flying dawn patrol with Maj Peterson 25th Air Cav then was transfed to th NCOIC 9th Chemical then I flew so many missions I felt like a crew member we were supported by 200 Assulat Helo’s (CH 47’s) I think out of Pul Oi not sure on spelling,did chemical Drops (CS)also few Sniffners missions you have a great site

Roger E. Baker
rmt baker@yahoo.com

I was at Cuchi just before your arrival. Iwas a member of the 7th artillery 11th Bn. Spec5 in FDC.I praise God every day that I got back safe along with most of my buddies.Ienjoyed your web site believe me it brought back many memories, talk again , It helps some. Thanks,

Terry Racine
uncletr655@aol.com

Nice site!!! Welcome Home to all I am currently looking for anyone who was at Camp Holloway, Pleiku in 1965 in the 25th. Lost a Brother, SP5 Frank Racine in battle of Pleime oct 20 65 Frank was crew chief in the 119th AHC Have pics of Lt.Yee and PFC McCary of the 25th. if you knew any of them please contact me. Uncletr655@aol.com

ELIOT PARKER
eliot.parker@gte.net

A friend of mine is looking to contact WOLFGANG WAGNER. They served together in the 25th from 66 to 67. If anyone knows of him your help would be appreciated.

dima mansour
samantha_17_@hotmail or samantha_17_1@yahoo

frank
fransco999@aol.com

IWAS WITH THE 2ND BN.14TH.INF. OUT OF CU CHI VIET NAM FROM FEBRUARY 1970 TO JANUARY I971. IT SUCKED!

Brett
bretthopper@mailexcite.com

Great pics! I am studing for an aircraft ID test at school. Thanks for the great examples and help.

Ronnie Blair
rblair@sweetwater.tstc.edu

I have a dragonfly and am still in the process of getting it ready for flight…I have change it to a hoop gear. I was wondering if you have your dragonfly running yet. We really would like a check ride in one… Can you help. I talked with Gene Arthur earlier, but I don’t think he is going to be able to help us… Have to go Later…

Major Stephen Sendobry (Ret)
srcofso1.ssendobr1@email.state.ut.us
http://www.dfcm.state.ut.us/
I served as platoon Leader in Co. A 4th battalion 31st infantry from july 1966 to July 1967 & company Commander of D co 3rd Battalion 21st infantry from nov 1968 to Nov 1969. I served in the Army untill retirement in 1981. Would like to hear from anyone I served with!

Tiffany Horner
silver_69@hotmail.com

I really enjoyed reading and seeing the pictures, that you have.

Harvey Heistand
wappoo@cchat.com

Enjoyed your stories. I was MACV 1965-66 (REMF-Saigon/Pleiku) 23rd Infantry Division 1971 Beautiful Chulai By-The-Sea 1971-72 155 Transportation-Cam Ranh Bay “The Fighting Stevedores” Retired 1980 Master Sergeant Don’t miss it a bit! Best Wishes Old Man Harvey in Charleston, SC

Ken Dams
player@ismi.net

It was great going through your scrapbook and reading what it was like. I have always had a very high interest in studying what it was like and what soldiers though about it.

kathleen pierce
dkpier35@mind.com

hello i found your site very interesting. I found it while looking for records of my husbands father. From what i can tell you were stationed there after he died. Thank you for your words and pictures.

Sam
jayhawk882@aol.com

This is an absolutely wonderful site and I really enjoy reading your personal experiences and listening to the patriotic music.

Pete Catanese
F333RADAR@MSN.COM

Dave, your page is very interesting reading. I am an Army Officer who was assigned to a Target Acquisition Battery in Hanau Germany from 1988-91. I ended up going to war as the counterfire officer and radar platoon leader. (F Battery 333 Field Artillery…on Fliegerhost Kaserne)It had a reputation for being a really wild unit that always got in trouble. I looked at the unit linage and found that F-TAB was formerly 1-26 TAB on Francois Kaserne. I’m curious about your experiences when you were in the TAB in Germany. Sincerely, Pete

bill
copnvet@aol.com

i had fun looking through your room it sounds like you have it all thanks

Robert Newell
rnewell@harris.com

I really enjoyed your pictures and memorable flights. I just bought a 1955 Tri Pacer 150 and I can’t wait to take my son on summer trips in it, this year. Be good and always look to the skies.

Allen J Price
razmtaz69@yahoo.com

Skip Hahn
duke@austin.rr.com
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/1730
Just stopping by to visit or re-visit all old friends and to let you know of a change to my home page URL ( http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/1730 and Email address ( duke@austin.rr.com ). You have done an outstanding job on your page keep up the good work. Let s all pray that this will be the year that we bring all of our missing POW/MIA back home. Looking forward to your visit or re-visit to my home page, and remember the coffee is always hot so stop by and have a cup. Also please visit our VFW Post 3377 Home Page that I maintain.

harry page
hppage@hotmail.com

Just looking for old friends of August Bolt, 25th inf. div., KIA 1 July, 68.

mike woolsey
daimondranch@pyramid.net

my brother was at cu chi in 70 his name is robert woolsey you might have known him he was with a radar unit in the 25divarty if so i can get in touch with him for you.

PAULA HOWELL DURHAM
TRAE@FTC-I.NET

I ENJOYED YOUR PAGE ALSO. MY MAIN OBJECT IS TO TRY AND LOCATE SOMEONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR HELP EVERYWHERE. I SEEM TO BE GETTING SOMEWHERE AND THEN I HIT A DEAD END. MY FATHER SERVED TWO TOURS IN VIETNAM. 1968-69 AND 1970-71, BUT HE WAS KILLED ON 12-3-70 NEAR DARLAC. FROM THE DATES YOU SHOW YOU WERE THERE, HE LEFT AS YOU ARRIVED AND RETURN AS YOU CAME HOME. HE ALSO TRAINED DRAFTEES HIS NAME WAS ROBERT L. HOWELL. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME, PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANK YOU

Jason Lamorand
jasonthesnake69@yahoo.com

I just jioned the army and am wondering what your thought are about what you did in vietnam. In other word how do you feel about yourself after it’s all over. Do you feel bad that you had to kill or do you just forget about it and just think of it as something you were told to do and that’s that. I will soon be stationed in Atlanta, Georgia for bootcamp and am wondering what is the best thing to do when I get there. It’s a very confusing time for me because my family has all these expectations for me. Do you think the Army is the best thing for me in the long run? sincerely, Jason Lamorand

sp/5 wc Martin
belles_folks@csi.com

Served with the 3/13 arty. 155 sp’s Hobo woods , war zone c To many times my ass was saved by men better then myself, and every time I lift a glass of beer to my lips I toast these fine souls…war sucks.. lets all hold hands and walk into the warm glow of a better day.I love my family, I love my sons, I love my life,………I love the person I have become, and yes I love the brave young Viet cong that I, as a lesser person, grow to heat. there bravery was no less then ours. WC Martin

Bob Hermann
bhermann@yahoo.com

Dave, Great page. It brought back a lot of memories. I too, was drafted from the LA area and went to Basic at Fort Bliss. I was offered an opportunity to go to OCS or become a helicopter pilot. It sounded good until they told me it would add another year to my hitch. I said, “No Thanks.” As you state was the fate of most who did not enlist, I wound up in Fort Polk, LA, in Infantry School. Yes, you too can learn to kill in Tigerland. I wound up in ‘Nam in the 101st Airborne Division 1968 – 1969. I found your piece on the Early Out Program interesting. I did have to extend to get the early out (otherwise I would have to spend seven months in Fort Bragg). While in the extension period, every noise is ten times louder. You walk on eggs. Luckily, I made it back not much worse than when I went over.

Danny P rez Moriana
mirdan@teleline.es

Hi, I’m a boy from Spain. I’m 18 years old. Last day, at school, I saw a Vietnam’s War document, like a film. It was about a litle village, I can’t remember the name. Americans soldairs, by a mistake, Killed babies, womens and old people. I believe that these soldairs can be in peace to god now, because there is a lot of time from that day. Well, I want to say you a lot of congratulations of this web site, and if you can please, write me to say that you get my e-mail. Thanks a lot anb be awasome. Usa is the best country in the world!! be american. be cool. Bye, see you Danny

Bill Ditmars
bditmars@c-zone.net

Interesting site. I was looking into Tripacers and ended up reading some about Viet Nam. I’m a private pilot with 850 plus hours and did a couple of tours with the Navy in Viet Nam. This was a good read!

Arley Kimble
Honey_99_980

Dear Vietnam Veteran, Hello, my name is Arley Kimble. I go to Licking Valley High School in Newark, Ohio. I am currently taking an american history class where we are learning about th e Vietnam War. I am doing a project on this war. I have just finished reading excerpts from the book Dear America: Letters Home from the Vietnam War. They were very touching yet exciting at the same time. I would like to ask you some questions about them and others pertaining to the war. What was you experience with the Vietnam war? Did you get any serious injuries? Was you ever any type of combat leader or anything? What was it like to finally be able to come home? Do you know approximately how many of your Vietnam buddies are alive today? Well, I appreciate you taking your time to read my letter. I hope you can respond back reaal soon. Thanks again for taking your time.
(web-site owner’s note: If the person who posted this would please leave a valid e-mail address I would be happy to get back to them – Dave)

Eric Bigham
daan5@yahoo.com

My Dad was in Vietnam. Even though he was cursed and spit on at the airport when he got home, I am very proud of him.

betsy
anjel_tuttle@yahoo.com

I was doing a report on vietnom war and stumbled across your page. My uncle fought in the war and my dad just drove people around. Dad was not in the jungle but me uncle was. He was almost killed. If it was not for him trying to save his friend he would have been dead.

matt lonergan
matt_l63@yahoo.com

Loved it,man. I was in 11th USAFAD in Italy during Gen. Dozier incident (1981). Respect you guys 100%. Great Site. How do I post one for my partners in the 11th? Keep it up, I’m a serious student of Vietnam. Seeing our guys there when I was a kid is what made me enlist… Thanks! Matt Lonergan

Jim Majors
Jim.Majors@Nationsbank.com

I attended the Bob Hope Christmas show that year. Neil Armstrong was there fresh from the moon. I have the entire event on cassette tape. If you’d like a copy let me know. It’s now 30 years old. Jim (116th Assault Helicopter Co. CuChi and Chu lai 1969/70.) Take care.