Black Knights Book

Submitted by
Name: Rick Hocevar
From: Florida
E-mail: photoric09@msn.com

Comments:
A note to Shawn Englelman, I served with Ken he was on 23 track. I remember him well I was just over from him when he got hit it starte at 4:45 am He was a great guy I only new him for a short time. I now Doc King tended to him along with many others that day.

Added: April 30, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Greg Gallen
From: Marion , NC
E-mail: greg.gallen68@gmail.com

Comments:
Served with A Troop , 2nd Platoon 3/5 from September 1968 til September 1969 .
Pre-Combat Trained by Sgt. Tim Jewel on the beaches between Camp Evans and Eagle . He did a great job as can be attested to by me writing this note . Served with Utke , Cassanova Trent , Baker , Horsey , Vincent , Dorsey , Richardson , and others I can see their faces but have lost their names . We served under LT Cailor and Capt. Medders . I was wounded January 26th , 1969 around 3:00 am on a road run north of Quang Tri where Sgt Cassanova received his Silver star . You guys were Great , to me the "Best" . Though I may have to look at letters and photos to match some of your names to the faces , I can remember and attest to your bravery and skill .
Blessings , Thoughts and Prayers Go out to the soul of Nesbitt and All the Members of "C" Troop from April , 1969 .
Love You Guys !

Added: April 30, 2013

Submitted by
Name: William Rhodes
From: Virginia
E-mail: Wwrjwr@cox.net

Comments:
Served inB Troop 3/5 Cav April 1967 to March. 1968
I was tanker on Road Runner 29.
hit a mine outside of Black Hores. I was tagged for the Purple Heart . I never received it. the medic that tagged me was named Lucas .
He was killed by an RPG, while we were assisting Austrilan units.

William Rhodes (Dusty)

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Added: April 29, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Harvey C. Robertson
From: Brisbane, Australia
E-mail: Ausamer@hotmail.com

Comments:
Attached to D/troop from may 68 thru Sept 68 from Co. B. 709th maintenance btn.

Added: April 28, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Michael J. Santiago
From: Hawaii
E-mail: santiagom002@hawaii.rr.com

Comments:
I was with HHT 3/5 Cav at Bearcat during 1968 and then we moved down to Dong Tam until I reassigned to the us mainland 1969. At bearcat, D Troop was right next to us. The rest of the Troops were assigned to the 101 air born and the marines up north. at camp Eagle and Quang Tri. also at Dong Ha. it is great to see my old unit from Vietnam

Added: April 22, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Philip Meek jr
From: Pocatello Idaho 83201
E-mail: philthy49@hotmail.com

Comments:
Been lookin for you brothers of mine since I've been back
to the world, Feb 69. I finally found you this past year, and am joining the unit once more. My wife (Susan)
and I will be at Colorado Springs for the reunion this June. I guess I can say I'm a little nervous since I have not run into any of the Black Knights since returning home, but I'm so lookin foward to seeing all of you.

Your Brother in Arms
Philthy Meek

Added: April 22, 2013

Submitted by
Name: MIke Cook

Comments:
Brothers
Here we are again remembering a brother and a friend that has passed on to Fiddlers Green.
Rick ("Cpt. Rick") Jamison C Troop 1968-1969 US Army, Retired was Welcomed to Fiddlers Green on January 28th2013
He was buried at Arlington section 60 Grave 10364 on March 4th 2013. Our payers and thoughts go out to his Wife and Family.

RIP Cpt. Rick Jamison
Boots and Saddles Brother
:!beer:

Added: April 20, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Tom Wolske
From: Ames Ia
E-mail: TRWolske2@cs.com

Comments:
Marvin Davis. I haven't been on the guest book for a while as you can see. I just saw your post of 12/28/12 about Lt. Gallo. I rode with C-Trp in 67-68. I was on the track with Lt. Fowler and Jim Heinz. We brought Leo Wolters and a TC from the tank next to us when we were hit from a command detonated mine that day. I think the tankers name might have been Randolph. Never heard what happened to either of them. Remember that guy that tried to get that chicken ARVN and his men up and onto the line? That was me. He kept saying "Me Major-Me Major. Then I realized they were supposedly there to provide a guard for your medic track and he really was a Major. Oops!!! Guess I should have found that out, maybe I wouldn't have kicked him in the * * * and told him to get out there. Tom

Added: April 19, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook

Comments:
We travel south by Motor Coach, from Colorado Springs past Fort Carson and NORAD. Turning west, we pass through scenic Red Rock Canyon, and on to Canon City, where we board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, which follows the most famous portion of the Old Denver & Rio Grande Western train line. This train follows the rails on a 24 mile roundtrip through the spectacular Royal Gorge. You will see the famous Hanging Bridge the, which clings precariously to the steep granite walls of the Royal Gorge, towering over 1,000 feet above. The Canyon was eroded over the millennia to a depth of 1,055 feet by the turbulent waters of the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge is spanned by the highest suspension bridge in the world. This two hour train ride combines breathtaking scenery, wildlife, history and world class service and will create memories to last a lifetime.
TOUR LENGTH: 6 HOURS -20 Person Minimum
B Troop has 20 If you are interested please contact Dave Grant or Rusty Bauer

Added: April 17, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Shawn Engelman
E-mail: captainkidd1972@comcast.net

Comments:
Thank you all for your service, and the sacrifices made by those no longer with us. I would like to ask a favor of any members of the Black Knights who served in late '69-early '70. I would love any info anyone can give me about Kenneth Cotter, A Troop. KIA, April 6, 1970 in Quang Tri. He was my uncle. Thank you in advance, and again, thank you all.

Added: April 14, 2013