Chuck Hjortness
chuckh@coastalnet.com

I am a former member of the 2bn 9arty 25inf Division. I served with the initial shipment of 25th troops sent to Vietnam in December 1965/January 1966 from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Our base camp was then in Pleiku for all of the 3rd Brigade. After leaving country in January 1967, I understand that a change of command was made, and the 3rd Brigade of the 25th became part of the 4th Infantry Division sometime in 1967. All of the remaining forces of the original 25th were in Cu Chi, where the division must have remained for the duration of what I still refer to as the Vietnam War. I was hoping to find some roster information on the original members that shipped out from Hawaii to Pleiku in 1965/1966. Any help would be appreciated. Thank, Chuck Hjortness SP4 HHB 2Bn 9Arty 25th Inf. Div. Pleiku, RVN (Jan 66-Jan67)

SGT Bonds
WABONDS@UAB.COM

I was in the 25th but not in Nam. The 25th is the best. Ged be with all Ex-Nam follow me out.

MSG Michael Jakubec
jakubecm@usfk.korea.army.mil

Its guys like you that gave me the will to serve. God bless you and your family. Jake

Amy Contino
acontino@theglobe.com

I was just browsing through all the Vietnam websites. The current situation has piqued my interest a little as I am a member of the Air National Guard. Great job!

Frank Free
ffree92225@aol.com

Great site. Was at Tra Cu from 5/69 to 1/70 with PBR River Division 552. I remember the 25th being there on several different occasions. Wasn’t Tra Cu a “piece of work”.

Richard DeCosta
AirCamper@Yahoo.com
http://www.aircamper.org
I am currently building a Pietenpol Air Camper, but am also looking into buying a Tri-Pacer to fly until (and after) it’s done. I still dont know a lot about Tri-Pacers yet, and this site has inspired me to find out more! This is a great site!

MARVIN. BIRKES “BUTCH”
.BIRKES@GLACIERNW.COM

Served attached to the 25th Infantry Div. W/ “MANCHUS” 4 th of the 9th Infantry July 1968 thru July 1969 Sgt. E-5 squad leader infantry grunt. I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything. I am doing quite well,I still remember those times, but not in a bad way.

Heather Brown
sexy4life9@hotmail.com

nice page….helped me out a lot with my history class.

Justinian Bakarus
krigoton@aol.com

mike smith
mikesm@ksdot.org

Great page. I was with 4/9th Inf, 25th Div from 1/69 – 1/70. Spent all my time in War Zone C. FSB Stoneman, Mole City, French Ft, Frontier City, Tay Nihn, and Nui Ba Den. May have crossed paths. We used radar at these locations. KUTF Mike

Daniel Kerley
kerley@norand.com

Hi Dave, I was in Nam during 66, 67 & 68, around the Dong Ha area, a few miles south of the DMZ. I have a lot of slides of the area including Phu By, Kason, Hue and “Hill 180”. I was in the Marines and provided Radio Relay coverage out in the Jungle for Line of Sight communications. Your pictures bring back a lot memories, good and bad!!

PAUL BLOMGREN
FLIGHTLVL0@AOL.COM

I found your sight because I was searching for information on the Lancair iv. The pictures are great. I’ve been interested in the IV for a few years now. Is this your airplane or did you just go up for a ride in one? I would really love to be able to to this airplane in person and would gladly pay to go for a ride. If this is at all possible please call me at (714)738-1383 ext 2244 or e-mail me. If not the pictures were great anyway. thanks Paul

J See
jansee1@prodigy.net

Nice Web site. You’ve put tons of work into this! A co-worker is working up our business web site. Much more work involved than most people realize. Glad to see you’ve been a survivor. Didn’t have any brothers (I’m 46) otherwise they probably would’ve been there too. Saw the replica of the Wall in Spokane, Wa. about a year ago. Certainly makes one pause. Best to you and your family! J

Joseph Donnelly
JDonne4816@aol.com

I was with the 9th inf. division in 1970. I enjoyed reading of you experiences. I spent some time at Tra Cu. We had ground radar assigned to us on occaison when we worked out of FSB Gettysburgh on the Plain of Reeds. I recall an inncedent when we had a small mobile ground radar and its opperator with us on patrol, we had a contact and the radar dish took two bullets and was wrecked. Your a good writer ever think of a book ?

Greg Jarvis
gnjarvis@y-city.net

I realy enjoyed your site. Good work I was with 173 Airborne 70-71 That was some place wasen’t it?

Mike
talin_@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/6883
I am really impressed with your site. Great reading and great pics. Thanks for your service! I bookmarked your site and will also pass it on to others I know will enjoy it.

Klaus Kaiser
klausk@matrix.com.br

Just one big hello from Brazil to all Vietnam Veterans! Klaus

Marcia Roshon
ccfling@aol.com

It’s nice to see this type of information. My oldest brother was in nam for a year. Actually, I’m trying to help my nephew find information on gorilla warfare/vietcong for a paper he is writing for school. Hope you are doing well.

Clay Sevier
csevier@acro.ca

Dave, Thanks for showing the photo of the Piper Super Cruiser. I’m restoring an old RC Super Cruiser and have been looking for photos showing the original paint scheme. Your photo shows me what I need to know. I was even thrilled more to see your RC background, Aviation background and also helicopter interest. I work in the helicopter industry. Many Thanks for sharing a real cool site. Clay Sevier

howard m flath
bismarck n.d.

thanks guys

steve milbocker
sands@accn.org

I ejoyed your page. Back in the early 50s my grandpa had a small Piper dealership in our home town of Allegan Mi. 35d. He owned several Tripacers over the years, and instilled in me a love for flying at a very young age. I finally became a private pilot in 1991. After renting Cessna’s and Pipers for a few years I switched to ultralights and now fly a Flightstar II off of our farm. The kids and I enjoy the Flightstar but the Tripacer has a special place in my heart. I hope someday I could afford to own one or maybe a J3. thankyou again for the page. Steve

Mike Check “Mikey”
macheck@superior.net

I got a wakeup in aug 66 nam in 67-68 Qui Nhon 86th Maint Bn Ill always remember the people and the places

John Parker
matpark@nemonet.com

I have a buddy who I met and went through AIT with at Ft. Polk. We flew to VN together. He went to 25th, I to 9th. Never saw or heard from him again. His name isn’t on the wall, so I’m sure he returned. Anyone knowing of Lawrence Pacquette (Larry), I would appreciate a note. Haven’t been able to locate him through other avenues. Really enjoyed reading your page. Helps with some closure to an otherwise dreadful time in all our lives.

Mike Coover
mtcoover@earthlink.net

Great web-site. I really enjoyed your commentaries about Army life and Nam. I remember guys coming back on early outs and being so happy they made it back alive AND early. My dad was a Marine for 23 years (1st 16 of my life he was active duty.) He got out just before Lyndon Johnson really amped the war up. I thought I would make the military my life at one time, but fate stepped in with a major physical trauma when I was 15. The military only wants undamaged players. Anyway, a different path for me than you. Thanks, man for your page and your service to the rest of us.

Ron Bragg
ronb303@mtco.com

I was a duster section chief in nam from 66-67 battery base camp was Tay Nina. we supported the 196th LIB until they left for Chu Lai in Feb or Mar 67 then the 25th took over. we supported the infranty units for the at a lot of places. Sui Da The black virgin mountain nu ba din and a lot of others.

Emily Miller
TwilaMille@aol.com

Thanks for your help with my school project!

Spc E-5 Don Militello
dtelo@juno.com

Would like more info is any reunion of the 25th Inf Div, HeadQuarters Co. 7/11 Artilery, based at FSB Buell & FSB Washington, Parots Beak, 9/69-9/70. I have some photo’s, and Thunder Magazines.

Kenneth Butner
kbutner@alaska.net

Dave – A very well presented site. My step-father served in Viet Nam. I was not of age to serve and by the time I was of age, the draft stopped. I have several asian friends, some that are vietnamese and one in particular that has been in the U.S. now for about six years. I might even consider him my best friend. His name is Vu and, not surprising, his last name is Nguyen. Last month I had the opportunity to travel home with Vu while he visited family. We toured through Ho Chi Mihn City, Nha Trang, DaLat, and the small town of Cai Be, in the Mekong Delta, where Vu’s family lives. Even though I made many new friends and saw some incredibly beautiful places, I also saw the results of a represive government – extreme poverty. It put the world in perspective and made me truly appreciate the freedoms and livestyle that I enjoy in the United States. You were right on key when you said that freedom isn’t free. The lives of many were altered and much blood shed for the freedom that I enjoy today. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for doing what you had to do – being a patriot and hero in Vietnam. Sincerely, Ken Butner

Dan Marquardt
marqdp@frontiernet.net

I really enjoyed your Vietnan tour. I was with Bco. 2/12INF.25thID from Oct. 68-Dec.69 We worked out of Trang Bang and FSB Pershing NE of Trang Bang up 6/A. I had to extend for 64 days to get the early-out. I went bact to Vietnam in Oct 98 and the people are very friendly. The kids study English in school and when they find out Americans are back they come from all over to practice their English. The country is beautiful and peaceful. God Bless

Zach Otto
Zotto32@AOL.com

I really like your web page but I was wondering if you have any ground pictures of the Vietnam War. If you don’t then it is o.k. Thanks

marc r. johnson sr.
mjohnsonsr@wideopen.net

I was the G-2 Operation Sergeant in Cu Ci, from Apr 68 – Apr 69. I was on duty one night in the division TOC when the communications site on Nui Ba Den was over run. It was raining and we couldn’t get up any gunship to help them. They weren’t protected by any infantry, only communications and mess personnel. As I remember the VC besides the US KIA’s took 4 U.S. prisoners. I still remember what a radio operator said as we listen in the dark and rain, he said “It is raining, the wind is blowing, people are being killed and there is nothing I can do.” I know the prisoners were released by the VC, but I think were suffering from wounds. Why doesn’t the 25th Infantry every hold a reunion? I am retired now, and will attemped to write a book about the year I served with the 25th. In a headquarters, you can experience the whole situation, and many funny things happen at very serious times. Let me hear from you.

Glen Geller
gcg@feico.com

Hello, What a great collection of stories and pictures. I must commend you for your writing style, this is one of the nicest pages I’ve ever read. I am a newly minted private pilot at the tender age of 41 (got my ticket 3 days after my birthday in January) and I must say your sentiments about flying with your family for camping, adventure and closeness is shared by me. Since I live in Beaverton (Portland) Oregon, I’m still waiting for the rain to clear so I can start shopping for MY first plane– found a nice PA22-150 in Hood River that sounds like a goody! I hope you still have your TP, and continue to enjoy it for many years. Regards and Happy Landings, Glen Geller

John A (Jack)Scattergood
scat@bright.net

Hi Dave.I was with the 25th from July 64-Jan67.All of 66 was spent in the CuChi area.What a place, from a peanut field to a Fort.All is behind us now.cheers to all of the veterans of the Vietnam time.

Tim Richards
trichar2@ix.netcom.com

Hello Dave! My Dad just told me you had a nice website and it is! I’ve been taking classes on how to write and create web stuff and I see a lot of it here. E-mail anytime, I’m still down here in Carpinteria.

Don Sanders
dsand999@aol.com

I too was in Cu Chi (mostly at base camp however). I was against the war from start to finish and many good folks died I think for nothing. I got there just in time for the 68 TET and we were rocketed and/or mortared every night for the first few months. I did love Saigon though and curiously enough I work with an engineer (Vietnamese) who was only 5 years old when spirited out of country during the 1975 pullout. Love your web site.

ed cunningham
legomaniac@msn.com

Hi, Thought I’d just jot you a quick line to complement you on your ’52 Pacer. I can remember my very first ride in a general aviation aircraft, and it was in a Tri-Pacer. I’ve been hooked ever since. It is my intention to own a Tri-Pacer someday. Economical, fun to fly, and classic in design. It will always look great. Looks like you take very good care of her. Nice web page too. Regards, EC

Chris Bennett
bennett.christopher.p@edumail.vic.gov.au

just dropped in for a few minutes loved your fun page.

Rick Sicilian
brenda@netpluscom.com

Hi Im’ Rick “Hunky Sicilian. I seerved with the 25th Inf. Div. 1/5 Mec Co Bobcats at Cu Chi from late Oct 68 thru Jan 69. The tour was cut short after only 3 long months in the county/ Was medevaced to Camp Drake Japan- Walter Reed Hsp Washington, D.C. then to Ft Knox Hosp. Names I can remember from our outfit 1Lt Tom Dellatore, Medic “Doc” English, SP4 Armond “Frog” Fleury, SP4 Perry Helm, PCF Bob Carrol, PFC Vito Pilla. Lost contact after being sent back to the world. Honored to have served with all oy you. Home Adress 7894 Congo Rd S.E. P.O. Box 12 Corning, Ohio 43730 E-Mail brenda@netpluscom.com

Larry Emmons
LGEmmons@aol.com
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Great page!!!! Appreciate the pics especially of the 69 Bob Hope Christmas show. I remember Connie and also Miss Minnesota. Spent most of my time at Cu Chi in the S-1 Section there. I was the one that wrote up and issued a lot of the awards that went to the brave folks in the field. Hats off to you all and God Bless. Larry Emmons Cu Chi and Bear Cat 69/70.

Coy McNiel
Coy.McNiel.Jr@mci.com
none
Your article “My Thoughts Today” were words I could never come up with. My sons, always proud of the Nam Viet Dad, always wanted to explain to their classmates, “The U.S. soldier was not the reason our goal in Vietnam wasn’t achieved”. You’ve explained it beautifully. I was very proud of all who I served with. Thanks, Coy McNiel Combat Medic 4th Infranty Division, Pleiku 69-70

John Parker
matpark@nemonet.com

I have a buddy who I met and went through AIT with at Ft. Polk. We flew to VN together. He went to 25th, I to 9th. Never saw or heard from him again. His name isn’t on the wall, so I’m sure he returned. Anyone knowing of Lawrence Pacquette (Larry), I would appreciate a note. Haven’t been able to locate him through other avenues. Really enjoyed reading your page. Helps with some closure to an otherwise dreadful time in all our lives.

Robert high
rjh77@juno.com

need more pictures but still nice web page

paul nielson
lazyp260@yahoo.com

I do need some pictures from the vietnam war for a report.

Stephen A. Scholes
sscholes51@yahoo.com

From one MIRACLE to another MIRACLE welcome home.

David Leonard
leo9330@primenet.com

B.Co 36th Sig, 86th Sig Bn. Cu Chi, Mar 67- Mar 69, Now in Sierra Vista, AZ. Have alot of pictures from the tower to base camp. Went to GoDaHa a few times.

GUADALUPE LOPEZ
GUADAL@hotmail. com

i appreciate your website i thank you for sharing not many people do thanks it was great!

mike miller
justarat57@aol.com

im a student working on tales of the tet offensive what can you tell me thank you for you help

Dave Seward
PKseward@aol.com

I was with the 1st of the 5th,25th at cu chi 66 and 67. My CO was Major Oliver. I got hit in Nov. and laid up at Ft. Knox’s for almost 18 months. I really don’t remember very many guys from there because they left to fast. Got to go will get back later.

Dave Crocker
davycrocket1@webtv

Really enjoyed your writtings Dave,you brought back a lot of long lost memories. Was in A/1/35th 4th Inf 67/68, My brother Dan was there at the same time in the Marines but we never got to see each other. Went to Japan for R&R also and found the Japanese to be the most hospitable of any place I’ve been. The taxis were a real trip though, more later.

LOCKHART , NEIL
NLOCKHART@nettally.com

GOOD HOMEPAGE. I KINDA MISS SCHOFIELD A LITTLE MYSELF

Sandy Goble
jrwood@ptialaska.net

Nice page. I can say that with some authority after going through a couple of hundred web sites in search of my significant other’s buddies from Nam. Have found one. Am still looking for the others.Keep up the good work! Welcome home.

Robert Rice
airplane@networksplus.net
www.squadron14.com
I really like your site. I am the C.O. of the warbirds of america squadron #14 here in topeka ks. we are restoring a C-47 and it will be in the markings of an AC-47 in which John Levitow won the medal of Honor in on Feb. 24th 1969. we are selling SPOOKY memberships as a fund raiser to get her painted and flying by this summer. KEEP EM FLYING

Gary Puro
GPDQS@JUNO.COM
http://home.fireplug.net/~rshand/reflections/vietnam/vietnam.html
Looking for men who served in DUSTER,QUAD,SEARCHLIGHT, VULCAN HAWK units in Vietnam 1965 to 1972. Email for relunion and newsletter info.

LEN PETERS
BACRC@WEBTV.NET

LEN AND MARY JANE PETERS SEARCHING FOR BILL AND RITA WOOD LEN SERVED WITH BILL AT FT BRAGG AND IN KORES

Bil Kransteuber
av8bil@Mindspring.com
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Great work on the Tri-Pacer and the article. You should write some stories about your flights. Would like to read them. Blue skies !

lsbaird – spouse of vet/pfc.RWBaird
lsbaird@grnco.net

Looking for someone/anyone who may have served with my husband in 25th infintry 3/67-3/68 who remembers him. He also was at Cu-Chu. Needs help aquiring VA benefits. As a vietnam vet’s spouse for 30yr have special place in my heart for all stories. lsbaird Thank you!

Korey
Skybum9682@AOL.Com

Hi dad, just check’n in

Ron Roghair
fgeorge@hotmail.com

Joe Paxton
jpax@forcomm.net

I served with the 2/77 artillery from 1968 to 1969 in the area of Dau Tieng, Cu Chi, Tay Ninh, Trang Bang, Angel Wing. It was nice running into your page. GOD bless Brothers

Mark & Marcy Earl
mearl02@sprynet.com

We are looking for a Tripacer project to restore. We own a 1947 Stinson 108-1 Voyager that has 250 hrs since complete restoration. The Stinson is a little to much for her right now, being a taildragger. We would appreciate any leads to a good solid project Tripacer. Thank you, Mark & Marcy Earl

Christina
shark97@gte.net
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/ArmyMomsSafeHaven/index.html
Hello: What a great site – I enjoyed it thoroughly – checked out all the photos and read most of the “essays” from Basic to Homecoming and especially liked the R & R to Tokyo – what an experience. My ex served in DaNang 69/70 – we spent out R&R in the Ala Moana Hale Motel on Ala Moana Hale Blvd in Honolulu – had a marvelous time but too short, of course! My sn is an Army Sgt. presently stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY – just returned from 3 yrs in Germany – 10 months in Bosnia – nice to have him back in the States. Thanks for your service and your page – Welcome Home. ArmyMom

Carlos Beyersdorf
cbeyers@misiones.org.ar

very nice… congratulations!!

Bruce Bixler
bixlerbr@laa.ci.canton.us

Dear Dave, I really enjoyed reading about the restoration of your 1952 Tripacer. I to own a Tripacer it’s a 1958 PA-22-150 with the same paint scheme as your’s. N8708D has given me a lot of enjoyment along with my 1941 DC-65 tandem Taylorcraft. I’m in the process of restoring a 1945 BC-12D Taylorcraft. Your’s truly’ Bruce

Chet Krone
ezee@ptsi.net

Wonderful web-site. I have really enjoyed it. I was 25th Arty (1/8th A Btry) 69/70. I was lucky enough to get to return for a visit to the old AO in October 1998. Vietnam has really changed. Yes it was hard to decide to go, but now I feel every vet should return if you can. Thanks again for the opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings.

Dennis Pickett
divedp@aol.com

As a veteran of the 25th Inf. A Co 25th Aaviation Btl I wish to thank you for your web site, your notes. I also enjoy sharing the fun times and crazy things that happened.

J Martinez
taiyosan@bellsouth.net

It was nice to hear from another Red Leg again, specially a brother from 25th DIVARTY. From a blood brother of the HHB, 2/11 Field Artillery, 25th ID(L). Remembering the POWS from Tropic Lightining. God Bless

Chris M. < >

I do not agree with the government’s decision to send troops to Vietnam for a war that they would not commit to. However, you were a soldier and you have the thanks of another American for serving us.

Jim Claeys
jrc48@webtv.net

Very nice page! I was in Pleiku-An Khe in 1969-70; extended for an early out and they added an extra 30 day drop just before X-mas 1970. WANTED: Audiotapes of Vietnam radio traffic, fire missions, firefights, cockpit tapes, AFVN, etc. Also Vietnam home movies on video. Have MUCH of same to trade. Thank you.

Tung Tran
ttran@pcj.edu

Best wishes to you. God Bless, tt

Archie Woodworth
duke@netacc.net

Dave, nice job on your homepage! Arch

James Churchill
jchurch@ykt0.attnet.or.jp

I found your site while messing around in Secrets of War. I am currently a ground radar surveillence operator (scope dope) and we currently employ the AN/TPS-43 and -75. Whenever I tell anyone (including other military personnel) what I do, they either shrug their shoulders or ask if I’m in AWACS, it’s refreshing to actually see that our career field has a history.

Cara Hobbs
btmn4eva@hotmail.com

I am a 17 year old step daughter of a vetenam veteran named Joe Reames. I am doing a reasearch paper about the psychological effects of the war on the veterans. I chose this topic to help me in better understanding my stepfather as well as others. I have also always been sort of interested in the whole deal and what it was like. This web page has helped me a great deal and I want to give all my respect and gratitude to all of the vietnam veterans for putting their lives on the line so that I can have the life I do today.:) Sincerey, Cara Hobbs

Maxwell Joy
max@acadia.net
http://members.xoom.com/seaduck/index.htm
Very nice site. I was at Chu Chi 1968 to 69. A co. little bears 25th

LT
Tharkun@bellsouth.net

I am bulding my website to showcase my RVN pacth collection, host a page for the local VVA 416 Chapter, plus my own stuff.. I am an associate member of the VVA, not a vet (too young) but grew up on military bases… have worked w/ RVN vets as medic and cops for may years…. I have a patch for 3/4 Cav, 25th MI Co. I am looking for info on… can you E-Mail me so we can exchange so info???? Welcome Home! LT

ChooChooTL
ChooChooTL@aol.com

Cool site! Thanks!

Andrew Groeneveldt
abg@telusplanet.net

Nice. I’ve also gone through the joy of rebuilding a Tri-pacer. 1954 PA-22-135 #2049 They sure are cute aren’t they?

A1C David Maloney
maloneyd@meade-704mi.army.mil

You certainly have a beautiful little aircraft there, sir. I am a student pilot and there are quite a few Tri-Pacers and Colts at the field I fly from but, none in the kind of condition yours is in. I have always thought them to be neat looking airplanes. Thank you for the wonderful photos!

Jessie Smith
fatal_foes@hotmail.com

Great Page. I was looking for info on the 25th infantry division and i stumbled across your page. My teacher Mike Coney was in the 25th infantry division. I like your page very much thanks for making it.

Robert Romero
romerob@weiden.de

Very nice web page and great photo’s. I was with C Co 1/27th Inf WOLFHOUNDS, from 70-71.

Ernie Dockery
Dock1ernie

I was with co. C 75th LRRP Rangers. I spent about 3 months with the 25th in 68 as a shooter. Welcome Home.

Kelly & Nancy Walter
nkwalter@email.msn.com

Thanks for the great photos! We lived in the 5 Cities for 6 years and it’s nice to touch base with a SLO person. We’ve been following Lancair since their Santa Rosa days, but haven’t bought one yet! Thanks again…. Kelly and Nancy

TOM WILCOX
TAWILCOX@HOTMAIL.COM

I FOUND YOUR HOMEPAGE BECAUSE YOU WERE IN THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION. I HAD A CHILDHOOD FRIEND, CPL THOMAS SCHALK THAT WAS IN VIETNAM WITH THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION ON JUNE 13, 1970. HE WAS KILLED ON JUN 22, 1970 IN CAMBODIA. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I AM TRYING TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE 25TH IN VIETNAM DURING HIS TIME THERE. I JUST CAN’T FORGET THIS LONG LOST CHILDHOOD FRIEND OF MINE DURING THE 1950’S.

Cara Hobbs
btmn4eva@hotmail.com

I am a 17 year old step daughter of a vetenam veteran named Joe Reames. I am doing a reasearch paper about the psychological effects of the war on the veterans. I chose this topic to help me in better understanding my stepfather as well as others. I have also always been sort of interested in the whole deal and what it was like. This web page has helped me a great deal and I want to give all my respect and gratitude to all of the vietnam veterans for putting their lives on the line so that I can have the life I do today.:) Sincerey, Cara Hobbs

Maxwell Joy
max@acadia.net
http://members.xoom.com/seaduck/index.htm
Very nice site. I was at Chu Chi 1968 to 69. A co. little bears 25th

LT
Tharkun@bellsouth.net

I am bulding my website to showcase my RVN pacth collection, host a page for the local VVA 416 Chapter, plus my own stuff.. I am an associate member of the VVA, not a vet (too young) but grew up on military bases… have worked w/ RVN vets as medic and cops for may years…. I have a patch for 3/4 Cav, 25th MI Co. I am looking for info on… can you E-Mail me so we can exchange so info???? Welcome Home! LT

ChooChooTL
ChooChooTL@aol.com

Cool site! Thanks!

Andrew Groeneveldt
abg@telusplanet.net

Nice. I’ve also gone through the joy of rebuilding a Tri-pacer. 1954 PA-22-135 #2049 They sure are cute aren’t they?

A1C David Maloney
maloneyd@meade-704mi.army.mil

You certainly have a beautiful little aircraft there, sir. I am a student pilot and there are quite a few Tri-Pacers and Colts at the field I fly from but, none in the kind of condition yours is in. I have always thought them to be neat looking airplanes. Thank you for the wonderful photos!

Jessie Smith
fatal_foes@hotmail.com

Great Page. I was looking for info on the 25th infantry division and i stumbled across your page. My teacher Mike Coney was in the 25th infantry division. I like your page very much thanks for making it.

Robert Romero
romerob@weiden.de

Very nice web page and great photo’s. I was with C Co 1/27th Inf WOLFHOUNDS, from 70-71.

Ernie Dockery
Dock1ernie

I was with co. C 75th LRRP Rangers. I spent about 3 months with the 25th in 68 as a shooter. Welcome Home.

Kelly & Nancy Walter
nkwalter@email.msn.com

Thanks for the great photos! We lived in the 5 Cities for 6 years and it’s nice to touch base with a SLO person. We’ve been following Lancair since their Santa Rosa days, but haven’t bought one yet! Thanks again…. Kelly and Nancy

Chris Denholm
CWD3563

your web site was very helpful for me. I am doing a report on rest and relaxation in Vietnam. If you have any more information on this subject plaese send it to me

Paul C. Medici, USCG(Ret.)
BailEnforcement@netscape.net
too lazy to put it in it,s 0428hrsEST and Im not asleep!
The picture gallery is excellent! The images very clear and sharp. The feeling of being that close to Cambodia and those Sancs…. Nice Page. PM Boston, MA Barrington, RI

Frank Szojka
szojkafam@enter.net

I’m just signing your book and that you just keep me in mind when something new comes up.

JOE JUSTICE
TJJ1030@aol.com

Great article. Now if I can find one of those little darlings. Keep it FLYING.

Josh Smith
windrivr@quiknet.com

I think your page is really great but, do you think you could get info. on the 25th infintry division, artillery

Chuck Allan
CAllan@southeast.net
http://users.leading.net/~callan
A great web site and a great story, well written that captures the essence of the Vietnam experience. I served in the 935th Medical Detachment (a psychiatric unit) in Long Binh in 1968. The fear, the bunkers, incoming, a year of conflicting emotions, R&R, and finally taking off and clearing 20,000 feet on the best flight any of us have or will ever take, but only to be followed up by a country in which we were rewarded with indifference and told not to put our Vietnam service on our resumes because it would probably be held against us in the job market – and we were the lucky ones. We put our lives together – survived and prospered. And, for you and your bride, congratulations on your 30th anniversary.

PAUL.JAMES.WILLIAM.HARRINGTON HARRINGTON AVIATION
cub@mnsi.net
http://www.mnsi.net/~cub
SIR YOU HAVE A FINE LOOKING AIRCRAFT AND THE PICTURES ON YOUR SITE ARE EXCELLENT. I DON’T ON A PACER OR TRI-PACER BUT LIKE THE LOOKS OF THEM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I OWN A PA-11 PIPER CUB 90HP SKIS AND 1320 EDO FLOATS. HAVE A NICE DAY. YOUR PAGE IS A VERY NICE SET UP. SINCERLY, PAUL.J.W.HARRINGTON.

David Brennan
brennan@cyberbeach.net

Great page! have you changed your email address?

Bob Rainey
bwrainey@iland.net

Hi enjoyed your letter on rebuilding the Tripacer.I have one that as been laying around for years.Dont know what year. All i have is a bent airframe.Need parts any condition.Thanks.

Don Wright
campguide@msn.com
cottagepub.com
Dave: I stumbled across your website & enjoyed looking at your camping pics. Obviously, you like camping and taking pictures of your favorite spots. It occurred to me you might like to earn a little money for what you do. It seems I’m about always searching for good photos (like some of those you shot) that are scenic and yet illustrate an ideal RV camping experience. I need those pics for the front covers of our camping guides when they are updated. For example, just now I am completing research on our western edition of Camping on a Shoestring, a camping guidebook that lists only campgrounds with fees of $10 or less. We have a similar eastern edition; we have a book titled Camping With the Corps of Engineers (obviously, listing only Corps parks), and of course, our best-seller, Guide to Free Camping. Are you interested in seeing your pictures appear on a few book covers? We’re a small publishing company without a big budget, but we pay $100 for a photo that we can use as the focal point of one of our books. If you are, please let me know, either by e-mail or by phoning direct at 219-875-8618 (Elkhart, IN). Don

Steve Hupka
shupka@dnsonline.net

It’s always good to hear about another Tri-Pacer lover. I have a PA-22-150 1956. Its in really nice condition. With luck we will fly a lifetime. Have a nice holiday. PS. would you happen to know where I could find a weights & ballance sheet? Thanks, Steve