Comments: HELLO hope everyone survived the holidays.. had new grandbaby born in dec. a girl that makes 4 girls and one boy... hes out numbered...
look forward to seeing all my B TROOP buddies.. we had a great time after labor day... seven mile float trip.. at emminence .mo. onthe jack fork river... took 7 hrs.. we stopped an talked an remminesed about nam an drank some beer.. had a good weekend with gill from ny. an dave from ill. an stoney from kc. an reno from texas... the ladies were great cooks an enjoyed time with them too.. look forward to spending time with them again in co. in june...
Submitted by Name: Lester Long,1SG Ret From: Norwood, N.Y. Now(Colorado Springs,CO) E-mail: llong11726@aol.com
Comments: I was with the HHT 3/5CAV Bird Dog platoon from May 68-Nov 69. Look forwar to seeing you all in Colorado Springs.
Added: January 6, 2013
Submitted by Name: Mike Cook From: Gary L. Smith
Comments: Brother C Troopers I just recived this from Gary Smith, George Sims (deceased June 4, 2008) wife Linita died from seizers Jan 3 2013. Their son Mike informed us today that funeral will be on Monday. Memorials and cards can be sent to Mike Sims, 412 South Woodland Dr., Mustang Oklahoma 73064 George was a member of 2nd platoon C-Troop 3/5th Cav George was driver of 22 track when I was first assigned as gunner on 22 in August of "68" Sincerely BIA Smitty Gary L Smith
They are together again.
Added: January 6, 2013
Submitted by Name: Ray Littmann From: Waterford,Wisconsin E-mail: chiefraycw3@yahoo.com
Comments: I was with the 5th Cav from 2/67 to 1/68.Assiged to A-35 (TC sgt. Rorie) from 3/67 to apx. 5/67 then I went to A-37 Gino Stevens (Gunner) Carter (driver) and SFC Uttey the TC.I became the driver and Carter wanted to drive one day and while braking jungle that day he was pushing over abig tree and the top snapped off came down and hit him in the head (dusted off) and never saw in again.Thats when Terry Pilkington came on 37 we looked each other up and call and e-mail each other (mostly jokes)its still nice to talk two someone who you've been in the bush with.Some of the names I remember are Hayes,Lowell,Smitty,Woethey,Perez,Vinne Van Lone,Adair, Baker,Fredie bear Forest,Moore,Fritz(Doc)Newby,Marshall,Ringer,Angus,Williams(TC),
Comments: Visited the reunion siite in Colorado Springs over the Christmas Holiday. It's really a great place for the reunion! Plenty of room and all remodeled hotel. Sports bar in the hotel, breakfast area was very large also. We will really enjoy this reunion site. Tom A34. 68-69
Added: January 5, 2013
Submitted by Name: Ron Williams From: Burlington, KY E-mail: ronw13@insightbb.com
Comments: Just booked my flight and hotel room in Colorado Springs. Received my reunion T-shirt before Christmas (damn good lookin shirt guys). Nothing to do now but wait, can you say 166 days and a wake up. Hope all my brothers have a wonderful 2013. Ron B.I.A.
Added: January 4, 2013
Submitted by Name: Stephen J. O'Rourke From: Somerset, MA (now) RI (then) E-mail: sjo2346@aol.com
Comments: Worked with 3/5th when I was a TC with 3/34th Armor in Dong Ha-Cam Lo area, as well as A Shah Valley.( '69-'70)
Added: December 30, 2012
Submitted by Name: marvin Davis From: Salem Ore. E-mail: mnd0619@hotmail.com
Comments: I was a medic with3/5 nov 67til nov 68 I was with c troop on mar 30 I remember Lt Gallo and all that day and lets not forget apr 30 1968. We were at wunder beach when I left to go south to process out to come stateside.
Added: December 28, 2012
Submitted by Name: DAVE GRANT From: IOWA
Comments: TO ALL (B-TROOPERS) AND BLACKKNIGHTS MERRY X-MAS. EVEN WITH 10" OF SNOW AND 7 ABOVE IS BETTER THEN A DAY IN NAM. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN JUNE
Name: james mc donald
From: arkansas
E-mail: blt308jm@hotmail.com
HELLO hope everyone survived the holidays..
had new grandbaby born in dec. a girl that makes 4 girls and one boy... hes out numbered...
look forward to seeing all my B TROOP buddies.. we had a great time after labor day... seven mile float trip.. at emminence .mo. onthe jack fork river... took 7 hrs.. we stopped an talked an remminesed about nam an drank some beer..