Added a recollection from Danny Walker in the people / recollections area of the web site (June 2011)
Made some minor updates to the story in 'the story' / document area of the web site (June 2011)
Ed Miller's wife just informed us that Ed passed away on Febuary 14, 2011.
We are sorry to hear that Rick Marshall passed away January 28, 2011 in Parkersburg, WV. Our thoughts are with his wife Sarah and his family. Blackie Mitchell had been able to visit a few days prior to Rick's passing and others attended the funeral.
Johnny R. "Spud" Smith said that a case he had begun several years ago with the VA is coming to what he hopes will be a successful conclusion. A few of us have provided statements about his time in the bush that will assist the VA to arrive at the best decision.
Danny Walker found us through the web site. He was in Charlie from August 69 until February 1970 when he transferred to the 158th Aviation Battalion. Email whiggins11@verizon.net for contact information.
Gilberto Del Valle found the web site; he came from the 9th Inf Div and was in Charlie from August 1970 to December 1970. He says his memory is not so good - perhaps because at a standown BBQ and after a few drinks, he got in the ring with a golden gloves guy and was clobbered!
John Radcliffe from Toronto Canada provided some of his photos. They are at the end of the "men,", "hardware," and "firebase" photo sections. I'm not clear yet whether John was a Canadian in the US Army or Canadian Army or a civilian. John has had MS for the past ten years so keep him in your thoughts.
Ron Marks provided some of his photos which are toward the end of "the men" section.
Dwain James provided an audio clip of huey rotor blades with some commentary - he did not mention the source.
Some newer photos of Zippo at Ft Benning are in the reunions / current photos section.
Hi Guys,
I just talked with Sarah Marshall,and she said that Rick is doing pretty good.He can stand but still can't walk yet,but his appetite is a bit better.
He really wants to leave the nursing home but that will be at least two weeks away,at the soonest.
For anyone who wants to send a card to him there, here is the address:
Rick Marshall
c/o Willows Center
723 Summers St.
Parkersburg,W.V 26101
For Now Jerry Brenke....................hope to see all of you at the reunion