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| Name: | John Weisenberger |
| E-mail address: | jweisenb2003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Bravo Co 1/28 69-70. If any of you guys are out there, come on back when you have some time. |
| Name: | Jim Rudy |
| E-mail address: | jimrudy@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I posted this before but wanted to update it. I remain a volunteer for the Army Freedom Team Salute program. The Army will send to any Army veteran (Guard, Active, or Reserve) a vey nice Certificate of Appreciation, a Letter of Thanks, a Army lapl pin, and two US Army decals. It is free too. All I need is your name, former Army rank, and mailing address sent to me at jimrudy@bellsouth.net (do not use Outlook Express) or if you prefer, call me at home at 864-972-2085. If you were marrid while at any time while you served your spouse is also eligible for the "supporter' commendation. If this applies send me the first name of your spouse too.
Regards, Jim Rudy Army Freedom Team Salute Ambassador #382 Seneca, SC |
| Name: | Mike Spurr |
| E-mail address: | mikeblacklions@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello blacklions, I was with Alpha Co. 2/28 1968-1969 .
I am looking for john taylor,he was with 4th plt. motar plt. He was wounded very bad and was air lifted to japan and then home. He lived at one time in orange county calif. But dont know now. If anyone knows him or where he is please cantact me, thank you. Blacklions forever |
| Name: | curtis gilliland |
| E-mail address: | saigon42503@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | The videos of Lai Khe, Thunder Road and a little of Ben Cat have been posted to youtube. All you have to do is go to youtube, type in saigon42503 and vola the videos will come up. There are five of them. Simply click on # 1, then 2 and you will be able see them in sequence as I traveled from Saigon, through Ben Can, up Highway 13 into Lai Khe on a motorbike. I turn left in front of the old division headquarters and head down the road toward where the barbershop, em club and Chapel were located. At the end of the road I turn left down to the Charlie Company area. It is a little difficult to find the exact area where Charlie was at since all the old rubber trees are no longer there, but new ones that were planted sometime in the early 90s. Got any questions please feel free to contact me. I've walked over several areas where we set up ambushes, been ambushed and also places we slept, like the Thunders. |
| Name: | Curtis Gilliland |
| E-mail address: | saigon42503@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | For anyone who has a desire to return to Vietnam, please take care where you walk. There is still unexploded ordinance all over the country, not to say one can't walk through the fields and jungle. Just be careful. On the trip up around Da Nang, I walked upon a piece of a bomb that had exploded,I think!
For any who want to see how Lai Khe and Thunder Road looks like today, I am in the near future going to post some video, I took while on a motorbike ride up "Thunder Road" Highway 13, and around Lai Khe on Youtube, just as soon as I figure how to do it. |
| Name: | Tann The Man |
| E-mail address: | SgtRashid1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Served in Viet Nam with some of the finest men in the country, April 1969 - January 1970.
Would like to hear from guys from my unit, Bravo 2nd/28th, Dau Tiang, Michelan rubber plantation, Blacck Virgin mountain, ect. Sgt Tann, Bloody One. |
| Name: | Charles (Chuck) Hatfield |
| E-mail address: | crh1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hey guys,
Just wanted to say hi. Every now and again I get to thinking about you all so I check in. HHQ 1st 28th Mar68-Mar69 Drove wrecker up and down Thunder Road. Worked all the Ammo dumps. Was in Quan Loi the first couple of months then we moved to La Kai. |
| Name: | JIm Rudy |
| E-mail address: | jimrudy@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I believe I posted this before. Here it is again for those that may have missed it.
I am a volunteer for the Army Freedom Team Salute program. the Army will send any Army veteran(Active, Guard or Reserve) a very nice and free commendation package. It consists of a Certificate of Appreciation, a Letter of Thanks, a Army lapel pin with the Army logo and "veteran" across the top. All I need is your name, former Army rank, and address sent to me at jimrudy@bellsouth.net(do not use Outlook Express) or if you prefer, call me at home at 864-972-2085. Also, if you were married at any time while in the Army, your spouse is eligible for the "supporter" commendation, just semd me her name too. Regards, Jim Rudy Army Freedom Team Salute Ambassador #382 Seneca, SC |
| Name: | Ed Burke |
| E-mail address: | blklioned@aol.com |
| Comments: | Black Lions: This is a very worthwhile project. Let's help this young lady.
Ed Mr. Burke, I am currently researching Private Esiquio Airnaldo Cantu (Arnie Cantu) C CO, 1ST BN, 28TH INFANTRY, 1 INF DIV, who lost his life in the Vietnam War. in 1967. I am doing this research as a part of my final English requirement for my senior year of high school. I have been given the opportunity to pay tribute to an American soldier who was lost to us in the Vietnam conflict. I currently attend James W. Robinson High School in Fairfax, Virginia. This project is particularly touching for just that reason; Sergeant James Robinson was killed in action during the Vietnam conflict, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Congressional Medal of Honor for his dedication to his country. When completed, the research projects that my fellow classmates and I are doing will be submitted to the Vietnam Center and Archives at Texas Tech University so that future generations can know those who have lived and died to serve their country. In order to complete my research, I am in need of information about Private Cantu and I am hoping that you might be able to help. I found your contact information using the Black Lions Website of the 28th infantry division which he was a part of during his service in Vietnam. If you need to verify the authenticity of this project, please contact my teacher, Carol Hazam, at Carol.Hazam@fcps.edu. Thank You, Katherine Costa therin.costa@gmail.com |
| Name: | Lee Helle |
| E-mail address: | lee2@wildblue.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://mywar.homestead.com/CC.html |
| Comments: | I'm going to be posting quite a few pictures of the BN taken in 69 over the next few months and could use help in maybe putting names with faces or locations and perhaps someone can put a name to whomever took the pictures. The pictures (slides) showed up on ebay, the seller lives in the Chicago area and it is thought they came from a estate sale.
use the above URL and look for the link "can you ID the photos" The photo's are low resolution however if you find a photo of yourself or someone you know I'm sure the owner of the photo's would be ok if I sent you a high resolution copy. I've only seen just a few of the photo's but I know their is one of the B Company Sign. Just as soon as the owner can scan the slides (about 150) I will get them posted. thanks Lee |
| Name: | Gary Johnson |
| E-mail address: | gej377@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hello Lions!! Haven't signed in for months, but saw a couple of guy's from the past. Hey Dennis Carruth,I wasin A-Co 1st plt. same time and do remember you and your buddy Plumly.Hi there Mcwatters!! saw your post,your bud Gary! Say hay Ray Blanford! Love You Guys!! Still Looken for Frank Fernandy and Joe Latham. Hey there Swords, Meadows and Lindquist. Black Lions, Sir. WRITE BACK! |
| Name: | Tom Mack |
| E-mail address: | tommm219@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was in Charlie Company from 10 Sep 68 till 29 Dec 68 when I got hit. We had gotten ambushed as we went back into NVA basecamp that we thought had been vacated. Three of us were wounded 2 killed. I have been back in contact with a few buddies. Anyone that served in Nam during my time please contact me. I have some photos and always willing to share. |
| Name: | Andrea Harvey |
| E-mail address: | andie1208@aol.com |
| Comments: | Seeking anyone who served with my father, SP4 Richard Harvey, B/2/28, in-country Sep 65-Mar 66. |
| Name: | Tony Seahorn |
| E-mail address: | tseahorn@att.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.tearsofawarrior.com |
| Comments: | I served with the Black Lions - Vietnam 1968.
Recently published a book based on my combat experience. "Tears of a Warrior: A Family's Story of Combat and Living with PTSD" www.tearsofawarrior.com |
| Name: | Joe Hare |
| E-mail address: | jlhare1@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Here is a link with obituary info for John McCoy. This is in todays edition of a Springfield newspaper. Any problems email me and I will send directly to you.
Joe http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/obituaries/11558953-41/story.csp |
| Name: | EVERETT COPELL |
| E-mail address: | ECOPELL1@CHARTER.NET |
| Comments: | JUST HEARD ABOUT JOHN MCCOY, WHAT A SAD LOSS. A BLACKLION BROTHER GONE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM. HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY TO THE LORD BROTHER.
BLACKLION |
| Name: | Joe Hare |
| E-mail address: | jlhare1@gmail.com |
| Comments: | It is with a heavy heart that I make this post. I just recieved a call from Maria McCoy (John,s wife), letting me know that John had passed away at 4 AM this morning(08-04-09). He had been sich for some time and had been diagnosed with cancer several months ago. John lived in Springfield, Or. I don't know any of the funeral details at this time and will post any other news I hear.
John was a great Christian man and a true friend and Black Lion that will be greatly missed. He had an unmatched love for this country and his service to it. Please keep John's wife and children in your prayers. Reat In Peace, John Black Lion's Sir |
| Name: | Dwight Wing |
| E-mail address: | dwight.wing@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey,Chris i was going thru our site reading the comments about your book and looking for some of my guys that served with me in Charlie Company 2/28th,And Delta Company 2/28th From July 4th 67 to July 4th 69 i worked both sides of the fence and in saying this i had to know what was going on and around and have to know that dot on that spot i was a Grunt,Jungle Bunny like the rest but i was also Military Intelligence because from Vietnam i was asigned to Fort Meade MD to a M-14 shot to the Pentegon and the whitehouse also the home traing Base for well one of there schools ya know,enough of that I retied after 26yrs of Service i have been in all three of our so called wars,From Vietnam to operation Iraquai Freedom,I have a personell Letter and Calender for Nancy Reagon thanking me for being one of Ronnnies,Ronald Reagans trustworthy friend I salute You Chris I also co-wrtoe a great Book it was called Charlie Company What Vietnam Did To Us,I will and i am going to get a copy of your book i have to read it such great books as yours will be in my personell library, and in endind Black Lions Sir Dwight R wing |
| Name: | TOM DEMASI |
| E-mail address: | jdwatercolors@msn.com |
| Comments: | LAI KHE 1966-1967 COMPANYS HDQ THEN BRAVO CO. |
| Name: | Dwight Wing |
| E-mail address: | dwight.wing@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey guys Black Lions Sir Remember Junction,And no not Kansas,and no it wasn,t the yellow brick road through the middle of the NDP,and hey i think i know so let,s see if you or who and boo, i have a slight memory loss so iffin ya can help me i was in nCharlie company,opps i thought we got wiped out man our govt full of shit huh? |
| Name: | Dean Hanlin |
| E-mail address: | ddch62@aol.com |
| Comments: | WW2 E AND C COMPANY MEMBERS. I'M LOOKING FOR MEN WHO KNEW MY UNCLE ED GILCHRIST. HE WAS IN ACTION BETWEEN JULY 8TH 44 TIL JUST BEFORE THE BULDGE IN NORTHERN FRANCE. CAPTURED AT BREST ON AUGUST 28TH 44 AND RELEASED SEPT 18TH 44 AND RETURNED TO ACTION. REASSIGNED IN LATE DECEMBER 44 TO 685TH ORD. AND 66TH ORD TILL THE WARS END. HE WAS ALSO SERVED IN THE 264TH INFANTRY REGA AND G COS. FOR A SHORT TIME. ANY ONE WHO CAN HELP ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. HE PASSED AWAY IN DECEMBER OF THIS YEAR. |
| Name: | PFC Dennis W. Carruth |
| E-mail address: | denniswc47@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I went to Viet Nam with Aco 2/28 1st INF Div in 1965. I was in the 4th PLT. SGT Procture was our PLT Sergeant until we got a SFC. I was wonded on operaton COCO Beach March 5 1966 and sent back to the states. My best freind was killed in April 1966. He was SPEC 4 Jimmy Plumley. If and one out there remembers me please write and say hello. |
| Name: | Dennis Carruth |
| E-mail address: | denniswc47@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello to all of my Black Lion brothers. I was one of the ones that left Ft. Riley, Ks in 1965 and went to Viet Nam on the General Dannel L Sulton. I was in Aco 2/28 until I was wonded on March 5 1966 on operation COCO Beach. I was in the 4th Plt. SGT Proctor was the PLT SGT until we got a SFC. My best friend was PFC Jimmy Pumbley. He was killed after I was evaced back to the states. I am retired now from the Federal Government. I went to all of the little was ever since Viet Nam. I was in Panama with the 1/82nd and there AH-64, I was in Desert Shield Desert Storm with the 1/101. Also in Somali with the rangers and the 160th. I was in Iraq with the 1/4 and there AH-64 and a second tour with the 1/1 Big Red 1. I have been through the (TRP)
traumatic Recovery Program in the VA. It has helped me so much. If you are having problems you need to go and get into the program. I promiss you it will help. God bless all of you and God bless America. Pray for all of our people in the service today and their familes. |
| Name: | EVERETT COPELL |
| E-mail address: | ecopell1@charter.net |
| Comments: | B CO 2/28 JUL 66--JUL67
A CO 1/28 FEB 68--MAY 68 |
| Name: | Americo F. Aimetti |
| E-mail address: | afta@optonline.net |
| Comments: | My Dad (Julip P. Aimetti)served during World War II with the 8th Infantry Division , 28th Infantry Regiment ( Black Lions). He was wounded in the battle at Hurtgen Forrest. I find this an outstaning tribute to the men of the 8th Infantry division and 28th Infantry Regiment.
My Dad has passed and would like to put him on the commerative list of those who have passed. Keep up the outstanding work and god bless you amd the United States of America. Americo F. Aimetti (Rick) Purple Heart Survivor USS LIBERTY (AGTR-5) |
| Name: | Jo Wijnants |
| E-mail address: | jowijnants@wanadoo.nl |
| Homepage URL: | http://------ |
| Comments: | Dear Sir/Madam
We have recently adopted a grave of a soldier buried at the Netherlands American cemetery and memorial in Margraten. We have recieved a certificate of adoption of Lewis Raymond A He came from Mercer County or trenton New Jersey He was with the 28 infantry division and was killed in action i believe on 19 November 1944. His rank was PVT, dogtag number 12011382, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division. I have been doing some browsing on the internet, but there is still some information that i would like to have, but cannot find. I would like to now exactly where he was killed. I know that they were fighting in Germany 1944. I now have a name, but i would like to have a face with a name. Is there a possibility of finding one or more photo's after all these years. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Jo Wijnants Koempel 33 6372 NE Landgraaf: The Netherlands e-mail: jowijnants@wanadoo.nl or j.wijnants@mondriaan.eu Tel: 045-5319621 of 0613620814 |
| Name: | Mark Pendergast |
| E-mail address: | mpendergast@charter.net |
| Comments: | Hey Black Lions CSC 2/28th Inf. SFC Holton Or SFC Frank were running the platoon when I was there 79-82 what a trip that was |
| Name: | Ralph |
| E-mail address: | djralph84@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My name is Ralph i live in The netherlands. And i am looking for more information about PVT Frank L. Bell he served the 28th INF 8 Div. In 1944 he was killed in germany on December 1st 1944.
He was from Somerset, New Jersey. He was enlistement in Newark, New Jersey. I have adopted his grave on the American cemetery In Margraten in the netherlands. Now i looking for more information about frank l. bell maybe you know some members how are still alive from that time....please dont hurry just contact me on my email adres: djralph84@gmail.com thank you very much for your time. |
| Name: | Ed Burke |
| E-mail address: | Blklioned@aol.com |
| Comments: | All: GEN Menetrey will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 PM on March 10th. Black Lions. Ed |
| Name: | john mc watters jr. |
| E-mail address: | blacklion6668@comcast.net |
| Comments: | hi all blacklions |
| Name: | fred juergensen |
| E-mail address: | fred24@kc.rr.com |
| Comments: | I'm here my brothers Lai Khe 1968,are you out there?. |
| Name: | Bill Hedrick c/o Gale Hopping |
| E-mail address: | BigBlueHog@mail.com |
| Comments: | I was also with the unit from Ft Riley until Oct 66. I was in the Commo Plt and did a varity of jobs. I carried radio for LTC Eyster, LTC Bowie and various others including the S3.
I stayed in the army, retired and went to work for the Vetrans Administration and retired again from there. I now do fulltime RVing and am currently in San Diago, CA. Bill Hedrick |
| Name: | Lauren M |
| E-mail address: | californiamartinez@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Everyone,
If anyone is on facebook, please look up the group 2-28 and join it. I started it for the current black lions downrange and their families. It is a nice way to see some of the soldiers. I will be adding pics and videos from downrange soon. |
| Name: | Lee Helle |
| Homepage URL: | http://mywar.homestead.com/charliecompany.html |
| Comments: | Found a old song that a few of you might remember :-)
"we gotta get out of this place" It will be on the Charlie company web page for a few days. Happy New Year |
| Name: | mamie farnsley |
| E-mail address: | mamiefarnsley@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hello to all of you,i am looking for any any kind of info on a Bobby Minton Spec/4 he was kia on june 17 1967 he was my brother.a hero and i was only 10 years old at the time,so if anyone reads this and has any info or pictures please e-mail me i would be so grateful,thank you and to all of you that served in viet nam war you all are great hero,s never forgotten. you will be greatly rewarded in heaven.god bless you. |
| Name: | Gary Kellerman |
| E-mail address: | baykorba@aol.com |
| Comments: | Carried radio for LTC Eyster,,,,,LTC Bowie,,,,,LTC Jones,,,,LTC Pendleton,,,,,,,,,,,,and was Pathfinder with CPT Turner and CPT thoma |
| Name: | Dillard Massengale |
| E-mail address: | br11_28dmass@highland.net |
| Comments: | Just passing buy, And say Marry Christmas an Happy New Years to all my Black Lions Bro. an friends,keep up the good work i enjoy looking at the book count. pray for all the Bro. in harm way Black Lions all thr Sir. Aco 1/28 67-68, We have a Aco. reunion every year in Cinci. every Nov. We got about 25-30 more every year. God Bless all. |
| Name: | Lee Helle |
| E-mail address: | lee2@wildblue.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://mywar.homestead.com/frapper.html |
| Comments: | my experience with a small group of army PBR vets has shown me that their were old buddies whom for years had lived in the same city and had not known it.
The above URL is for a frapper map I've put on the Charlie Company website, consider this a open invitation to use the map and maybe check back every month or so on the off chance you might have a Black Lion living within a block or two. Merry Christmas |
| Name: | richard magyar |
| E-mail address: | gringolvilla@gmail.com |
| Comments: | stationed at fort riley 1960-61 with the 1st battle group, 28th inf. charlie co and hq co. anybody out there from that time period? remember 9th st in junction city? 1st sgt brown, sfc erwin hanna. our trip to fort niagra, n.y. you could write a book about that trip. rich |
| Name: | pete wasson |
| E-mail address: | keuka7@aol.com |
| Comments: | I just finished "Blood Trails" found it an honest, fresh approach to the way we had to fight the war from those of us who were the "point of the spear". I served as a Cav Trooper in 68 and left on the C141 on my back like Chris and to this day have ,in cold weather, a limp because of my time there. No matter the rank that war was tough on each of us ,fought from on high and left to us on the ground to figure out how to accomplish the mission and make it back home.I would like to point a few inaccuracies of the book, i.e. there were no M-60 tanks in VN but infact the M-48 was there. The 90MM tank gun did not have a Bee-hive round but had a canistor round stocked full of 2800 slugs of steel ( the 105 howzier had the bee-hive). 90 day wonders were actually 6 month wonders with 6 more months of troop duty before deployment, lastly M-16's had Magizines not clips (unless u count the 10 round stripper clip used to fill the mag). Other than the above picking thru the book it brought lots of memories both god and bad and I respect Chris and all of us who answered the call and did what we thought right no matter the pain it caused.
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| Name: | Ed Burke |
| E-mail address: | Blklioned@aol.com |
| Comments: | A Great Soldier passes. Sergeant Major Bill Bainbridge fought his last battle last night. He served as the 1st Battalion Command Sergeant Major from 1962 to 1966 and eventually rose to become Sergeant Major of the Army. Truly a Great Soldier! Remember him in your prayers. Funeral details later. Black Lions! |
| Name: | Denny Head |
| E-mail address: | head_parisha@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I was a combat medic with the triple duece 2/22 infantry 25th Divison in 67&68. Base camp was Dau Tieng, spent a lot of time in Tay Ninh Province.
Just read Chris Ronnau's book Blood Trails. I thought I had a good memory of Vietnam but discovered he had me beat by miles. Enjoyed his book greatly, so many of his memories bring back things that happened to me that were exactly the some as his. Fantastic Book Chris |
| Name: | Jim Bowling |
| E-mail address: | jimbo24No8@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was one of the original Charlie Company 2nd Battalion 28th Infantry Regiment BLACKLIONS that went over on the USS Daniel L. Sultan Troop Carrier in September 1965 & left sometime in October 1966. I cannot believe I am one of the originals. I made it. Although unfortunately alot of my brothers did not. I always think of them. I still live Vietnam almost every day. I can't help it. If anyone of you brothers can remember a short little blond haired guy that would be me. We had SFC Blankenship for a platoon sarge for a while until he recieved a wound to the leg & left us. Capt. Fletcher was the Company Commander. Some os the Blacklions I correspond with now. I miss you guys. Spend another 9 years in National Guard & Reserve & got out as a SSG E-6. Thank You. Jim Bowling & a hearty Blacklon to you. |
| Name: | pfc jonathan rich |
| E-mail address: | jonathan.rich5@us.army.mil |
| Comments: | GO black lions. Cco 2-28 inf |
| Name: | William M. Wilkerson |
| E-mail address: | www.mickeywilkerson@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I was with the Black Lions 1969-1970 in Vietnam. I consider myself a black lion to this day. Black Lion, King of the jungle! |
| Name: | Antonio Maria |
| E-mail address: | black_lions66@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Wishing all of you a Happy Veterans Day - We have earned it and proud to be one. |
| Name: | Ray Blanford |
| E-mail address: | r385@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just a hello to everyone and hope as much as possable that all is going well.
Ray Blanford Hq&Hq and A Company 2/28 65 and 66 |
| Name: | chris ronnau |
| E-mail address: | bleacher@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Greetings. can anyone e-mail me or put a note on this website listing the name of any company that does tours of Vietnam with emphasis on the Saigon-Lai Khe- Cu Chi area.
Thanks, Chris C.Co 2/28 1967 |
| Name: | Joshua Mercado |
| E-mail address: | josh2929@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My name is Joshua Mercado. Iserved as a medic in this infantry unit while serving with the Big Red One while I was stationed in Viet Nam. (1969-1970) |
| Name: | Ed Burke |
| E-mail address: | Blklioned@aol.com |
| Comments: | Steve Bowman who interviewed many of us while writing his terrific history of our great outfit "A Century of Valor" and who is a lifelong friend of the Black Lions is battling pancreatic cancer. He says he's going to beat it. Maybe a few of our thoughts and prayers will help. Black Lions. Ed Burke |