Name:	Rose Bowman
E-mail address:	rabroz57@msn.com
Comments:	Thanks to all of the Veterans. Have a great Veterans Day!!!! Rose

Wednesday, November 11th 2009 - 11:58:32 AM

Name:	Rod Smith
E-mail address:	bushwacker5994@wfeca.net
Unit:	59thLC
Home:	Westville,Fl.
Comments:	Just thought I'd wish all Bushwackers and their families the best of the holiday season to all and may God keep you all safe.

Tuesday, November 10th 2009 - 10:19:21 PM

Name:	robert bow
E-mail address:	bob4tina@yahoo.com
Unit:	307
Home:	319-313-9233
Comments:	im looking for anyone who might have been in a tdy status in 1974 doing clean up voluntary work it was about 30 people from a replacement company the two times were for a period of one tio two weeks in country i was attached as the medic

Monday, November 9th 2009 - 08:38:01 PM

Name:	Johnny L. Smith
E-mail address:	jsmith69@sc.rr.com
Unit:	595th/591st LE
Home:	Pelion SC
Comments:	Good site enjoyed browsing around. I went to nam with the 595th engineers and later was with the 591st engineers. we were working with the 27 engineers (combat). Home base was in Xuan Loc and Bearcat. Was there in 67 and 68. I think we were one of the first companies to deploy to nam with the rome plow. We also worked closely with the 11ACR. Welcome home all!!

Friday, November 6th 2009 - 03:57:55 PM

Name:	Lloyd Schwieger
E-mail address:	thebubster@q.com
Unit:	59th Land Clearing
Comments:	I have alot of pictures from nam...a shau valley and other places

Tuesday, October 13th 2009 - 06:15:52 PM

Name:	Jim Casto
E-mail address:	casto34@verizon.net
Unit:	687th Landclearing
Comments:	I was with the 687th from June of 1970 to November of 1970, just remembering the old days of Nam and wanted to say hello to all. Great Site, Transfered to the 589th Engr after the 687th de-activated until April of 1971.

Saturday, October 10th 2009 - 07:29:31 PM

Name:	Nicklous Teegarden
E-mail address:	nicklousteegarden@hotmail.com
Unit:	630th ENG. LE
Home:	LZ NANCY
Comments:	I was in Nam 68-69 and was a Spec 5 dozer operator. There was an operation I was sent to, I believe it was north of Cua- Viet. Our mission was to go with an armoured company to Ba Long valley. Went up river by boat. After joining the tank company, we traveled a day and a 59th Rome Plow and operator joined us. I believe he was a Spec6! I did not know there could be such a thing. I talked to him briefly but we had to get to work to bury the armor for the evening. We were on a duckbill point overlooking the river when as he was pushing dirt up to the last tank, he got hit by a rocket from across the river. It was powerful enough to punch holes through the blade, radiator shroud,top of the dash, and top of the fuel tank.He was hurt very bad as some of the shrapnell got him as well ... It took a while for dustoff because the tanks artilery and jets burned out about 5to 10 acres of jungle on the other side of the river. I never got to know who he was. I think he was still alive when they took him away ...Inever heard whether he made it or not! Could someone tell me? I think about this often,, Would sure like to knouw... You guys sure did bushwhack some Land!!! I wish I could have been with you more often.

Saturday, September 26th 2009 - 02:46:05 AM

Name:	Hazel Kimbrell
E-mail address:	maverick42@bellsouth.net
Unit:	wife of - A 60th LCC "Jungle Eaters"
Home:	Georgia
Comments:	Good Morning guys, For those who know me, and for the ones who don't, I just want to say thank you for keeping the Reunion Idea going. When I first made contact with Tim and all of you, I never knew this would get so big. All I ever wanted when I began this was to give you men a chance to reunite and hopefully to begin a healing process and to let you know that regardless of how you were treated when you can home and most likely still are today that at least someone thinks of you and appreciates your sacrifice. Plus I can't complain about all of the hugs I got in Texas...{BIG SMILE!}. May God Keep you, Hazel

Sunday, August 2nd 2009 - 08:13:45 AM

Name:	Michael Womack
E-mail address:	gacotton@bellsouth.net
Home:	Cedartown, GA

Thursday, July 30th 2009 - 09:48:54 PM

Name:	sp5 jerry d. catron
E-mail address:	dozer3268@ctsbroadband.com
Unit:	co B, 86th cbt engrs
Home:	monticello, kentucky
Comments:	i arrived in vietnam mar 67 and went to co b, 86th engrs at phu loi, then to bearcat with the 9th div base camp. we built the px, helipad, dog kennels, library, post office, swimming pool, and other projects. then july 67 we were assigned with the Land Clearing Platoon.we left bearcat on operation emporia 21 jul 67 when the vc ambushed 11th cav/mp's up on hwy 20. cleared around blackhorse late jul/aug, then near gia rae mt(hwy 1) where ambush k trp/11th cav occured 21 may 67. then back to bearcat for operation akron(WEAPONS CACHE) outside base camp from long thanh. i was the co operations nco. last opertion i was on was at ben luc....THANKSALOT GUYS.

Thursday, July 30th 2009 - 09:11:23 PM

Name:	Larry M Campbell
E-mail address:	lc76063@yahoo.com
Homepage URL:	http://yahoo.com
Unit:	137th LE 59thLC
Home:	Mansfield TX
Comments:	Just looking to see if i know anyone,Tim has done one hell of a job for the 59th lc thanks Tim for a job well done!!! Larry Campbell

Sunday, July 26th 2009 - 07:31:06 AM

Name:	Murray Carroll
E-mail address:	murraycarroll1@comcast.net
Unit:	HHC, 45th Engr. Group
Home:	Huntsville Al
Comments:	Enjoyed your site; just looking for old friends.

Sunday, July 19th 2009 - 11:19:34 AM

Name:	tim kirkpatrick
E-mail address:	timkirkpatrick54@yahoo.com
Unit:	137thle co/39thengr
Home:	39th chu lia
Comments:	Hey guys, I just got back from Washington DC at the College Park National Archives to research my duty in Vietnam. I was attached to the 39th just like you guys were. There is a mountain of Day to Day reports on every landmine, sniper attact and anyother history of our duty in Vietnam. I found a boad load of the 59th right beside our 137th le co. So your might want to know how to present case to VA about claims or just to know who's butt got smoke. Its all in black and white and the VA will not tell you. Just for those who care, welcome to contact me. Tim

Saturday, July 11th 2009 - 01:35:17 PM

Name:	joe hunt
E-mail address:	mekennahryan@hotmail.com
Comments:	all you guys were heroes .and i thank you all for fighting for our country,ive worked with several of the vets and they were put through hell. words cant say enough about you guys. thanks for everything. joe

Saturday, June 6th 2009 - 11:28:55 PM

Name:	jesus rodriguez
E-mail address:	jesus1881@windstream.net
Unit:	59th landclearing co.
Home:	tornillo,tx
Comments:	glad that alot of us made it back to the states,and my condolences to the families of those that did not make it back. God bless all

Thursday, May 28th 2009 - 12:14:16 AM

Name:	CARL RED CAIN
E-mail address:	cacain@comcast.net
Unit:	59th
Home:	fairmont,west va.
Comments:	HOPE TO SEE ALL IN TEXAS--JUNE 09------------ALL YOU GUYS RIDING BIKES TO SAN ATONIO-------CALL----------RONNIE WEEKS (ERNIE) AT-----540-314-6155

Saturday, May 16th 2009 - 09:23:26 PM

Name:	Ken Kiel
E-mail address:	kcconst@wi.rr.com
Homepage URL:	http://mysite.verizon.net/jbbabs/index.html
Unit:	591st & 595th Engr
Comments:	Has anybody served with either the 591st or the 595th Engr's during the Nam days? We're looking for you. We had several reunions with more coming. I'll be glad to fill you in on the past ten years.

Friday, May 15th 2009 - 02:28:43 PM

Name:	Ken Kiel
E-mail address:	kcconst@wi.rr.com
Homepage URL:	http://mysite.verizon.net/jbbabs/index.html
Unit:	591st & 595th Engr
Comments:	Has anybody served with either the 591st or the 595th Engr's during the Nam days? We're looking for you. We had several reunions with more coming. I'll be glad to fill you in on the past ten years.

Friday, May 15th 2009 - 02:28:22 PM

Name:	Bobby L. Skinner
E-mail address:	bobbyskinner@hotmail.com
Unit:	501st Land Clearing CO., 62nd Engineer Bn
Home:	Waynesville, Mo
Comments:	I severed in Vietnam from Jan 69 to 3 Mar 70. I was an Rome Plow Operator most of my tour. I had an accident and hurt my right leg so I drove the fuel truck for a couple months then back on the plow until two days prior departing Vietnam. I ETSed and stayed out for about a year and then returned to the military. I stayed for 26 years before retiring as a Combat Engineer with the rank of Sergeant Major. I think about Vietnam daily and the Soldiers I served with. No matter how many times you talk about Land Clearing or the Rome Plows the veterans know what you did and how hard everyone worked. In this Soldier’s opinion YOU are HEROs.

Tuesday, April 21st 2009 - 04:24:55 PM

Name:	Butch & Rose Bowman
E-mail address:	rabroz57@msn.com
Unit:	59th (LC)
Home:	Council Bluffs Iowa
Comments:	I want to thank everyone for the birth day cards and emails. I was wondering why I was getting so many of them untill I saw that Tim had put my birthday on the web site. Thanks to all. The new site looks great. If I can get all my ducks in a row (both of them) we will see you in TX.

Wednesday, April 15th 2009 - 02:40:14 PM

Name:	Bob Evans
E-mail address:	revans4071@aol.com
Unit:	59 th lc
Home:	Red Bank NJ
Comments:	I booked my trip to the reuion and I will be there wednesday the 3rd.I hope we have a large turnout its a great time see you soon.

Tuesday, April 14th 2009 - 07:44:45 PM

Name:	Butch & Rose Bowman
E-mail address:	rabroz57@msn.com
Comments:	Everyone have a wonderful Easter! Butch & Rose

Sunday, April 12th 2009 - 12:10:54 AM

Name:	Leslie Hines
E-mail address:	Pelican.123rd.avn@worldnet.att.net
Unit:	A/123rd Avn Bn
Home:	Des Moines, IA
Comments:	I am the Americal Division Veteran's Association Vietnam era historian. This is an interesting site. Is there anything that I can help you with? I have a complete set of Division TOC reports from October 1967-November 1971. And all the Americal Division ORLL reports, hundreds of articles published by the Americal Division IO, lots published by Stars & Stripes, Army Reporter and etc. We have videos, maps, and etc. The data base currently fits on 4 DVDs. I think I recall transcribing articles about the 59th land clearing company. I would be interested in obtaining a copy of the unit book you have posted. We provide copies of the unit books to veterans who request information for a unit when we have a book available on CD or DVD format. Leslie Hines; 817 41st St. Des Moines, IA, 50312-2609. Home 1-515-255-4807.

Tuesday, March 31st 2009 - 07:20:20 PM

Name:	Larry Drury
E-mail address:	lardrury@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th LC May-Dec 71
Home:	Bloomsdale, MO
Comments:	Can't wait to see everyone in San Antonio. Sorry I had to miss '07 reunion. Our new site is certainly something to be proud of thanks to Tim.

Monday, March 30th 2009 - 09:15:36 PM

Name:	William D Cole
E-mail address:	1969mets@sbcglobal.net
Unit:	C Co 27 Combt Engrs
Comments:	I throughly enjoy looking at the 59th Land clearing Company sight. I remember being with some of you in the clearing of the roads on 547 in 1969. Although my memory is a little vague I still remember some good times with the men of the 59th. Dave Cole

Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 08:23:21 AM

Name:	George Blevins
E-mail address:	tbcreliv@bellsouth.net
Home:	770-977-5818
Comments:	I was the Executive Officer in the 6 months before the unit was Closed Down in Vietnam.

Wednesday, March 11th 2009 - 08:45:57 PM

Name:	George Blevins
E-mail address:	tbcreliv@bellsouth.net
Home:	770-977-5818
Comments:	I was the Executive Officer in the 6 months before the unit was Closed Down in Vietnam.

Wednesday, March 11th 2009 - 08:45:51 PM

Name:	John Watson
E-mail address:	none
Unit:	39th Cbt Engr
Home:	Maine
Comments:	C Company 39th 71-72. Worked around the 59th in 71, hill 38. Don't own no computer. Phone number: 207-643-2083 or 207-431-4646.

Saturday, February 28th 2009 - 09:56:32 PM

Name:	sep donald bigham
Unit:	59thlc45group
Comments:	hi guys

Saturday, February 21st 2009 - 08:22:55 PM

Name:	Phyllip Pacheco
E-mail address:	phyllip2009@live mail.com
Unit:	59th Lc
Home:	bacliff tx
Comments:	hope to make it to the reuion this year but I mite have to play music we are opening for willie Nelson about that time but I hope to make it there.

Saturday, February 21st 2009 - 12:22:07 PM

Name:	Brian Stan
E-mail address:	brianstan@copper.net
Home:	Maine
Comments:	GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! I am a friend of the son of SFC Edwin Ryder. If it were not for all your sacrifices I'm not sure where the world would be today. You made an impact in the cold war and shaped the future for the good! Thank You!!! Brian

Wednesday, February 18th 2009 - 06:40:24 PM

Name:	Pinckney (Sonny) Lynch
E-mail address:	slynch96@aol.com
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Herndon, Va.
Comments:	Have not been on the site for a while but it gets better each time. I see a lot of names that were not here before. Glad to see so many are still around and doing well. Long live the 59th

Thursday, February 12th 2009 - 05:24:49 PM

Name:	Curt Nelson
E-mail address:	chip_gibba@yahoo.com
Unit:	26th Public Information detachment Long Binh
Home:	Silver Spring, Maryland
Comments:	I edited Kysu' in 1969-70 --Great site you have. Curt

Tuesday, February 10th 2009 - 01:39:04 PM

Name:	Jay Gearhart
E-mail address:	jaybird718@charter.net
Homepage URL:	http://www.daktodefenders.org
Unit:	299th CBT engrs
Home:	Traverse City, MI
Comments:	Welcome home brothers.Served with pride with the best combat engineer BT in the Nam, in the Dak To, Ben Het, AO's of the Highlands.We lost so many & it still haunts me to this day.

Tuesday, February 10th 2009 - 08:22:39 AM

Name:	Richard (Dick) Amann
E-mail address:	ramann1@wi.rr.com
Unit:	59th LC 69-70
Home:	Burlington, WI
Comments:	Viewed the Guest Book, and looking forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio.

Wednesday, February 4th 2009 - 04:01:09 PM

Name:	Dan Ward
E-mail address:	danward-tn@att.net
Homepage URL:	http://five-four-fa.fifthinfantrydivision.com/
Unit:	C Btry 5Bn 4Arty
Home:	Johnson City, TN
Comments:	I served with C Btry 5th Bn 4th Arty on FSB C-2 as the Fire Direction Officer and then as the Battery XO from Sept. 1969 until Sept. 1970. In November, 1969 the NVA crossed the DMZ in large numbers and C-2 and A-4 (Con Thien) were taking incoming 120mm rockets daily. Our Bn HQ at Quang Tri told us that we could expect a ground attack on C-2 and A-4. A unit from the 59th was brought in to clear the land to the west; northwest; and north of C-2. Your unit performed the land clearing in an outstanding maner. Due to your land clearing work the NVA did not have the ground cover that would have allowed them to advance undetected to the wire at C-2. Thus the NVA cancelled the ground attack C-2 and A-4. Thank you for a job well done and Welcome Home!!

Monday, January 26th 2009 - 12:03:31 PM

Name:	Jesus Hernandez
E-mail address:	jesus_hdz60@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th LCC
Home:	Austin,Texas
Comments:	First of all, I recieved the invition to a reuion on 2006 but I was unable to attend. Now I have the time and I also have a computer which I am trying to learn how to use. Maybe I Will albe to communicate with some of you and see more pictures of the remaining troups [members of the 59th]. This past year, I was proud to have particiaped on Veteran's Day parade for the first time since I been back to the states. It took a long time for me to accept the fact that somebody cared abut us [Vietnam Veterans].

Tuesday, January 6th 2009 - 02:25:12 PM

Name:	Bill Mulholland
E-mail address:	Shields1947@Live.com
Unit:	B. Co. 14th Engr. Bn.
Home:	Neshaminy Falls Pa.
Comments:	Its nice to hear from you guys after so much time. Thanks for hooking me up with the 14th again. I have nothing but good wishes for all and good health in the comming years.

Tuesday, December 30th 2008 - 05:27:12 PM

Name:	Bill Mulholland
E-mail address:	Shields1947@Live.com
Unit:	14th. Engr. Bn. Co. B.
Home:	Oakford,Pa.
Comments:	I spent my tour from 10/68 _10/69 in Quang Tri and many other little S---Holes North and West.Igot to spend Christmas 68 at the Rockpile . The years since have definately been lots more fun! Idid abit of everything ,but not alot of anything. Now I operate a wheelchair instead of aD-9 or a 5Ton Dumptruck.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. and especially the GREAT PEOPLE at FT. DIX V.A. clinic and at the PHILA. VAMC. They never let me down. Thats more than i can say for my service officer at the Local VFW POST HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL

Friday, December 26th 2008 - 06:17:02 PM

Name:	jim crosby
E-mail address:	grumpycrosby@yahoo.com
Unit:	168th combat engineers
Home:	greer sc
Comments:	168th hhq in lia khe from 2-69 to 5-70 I Drove a 5ton crain.TDY to all,allsome dreambook Merry christmas to all.

Sunday, December 21st 2008 - 07:13:24 PM

Name:	Geoff "Tiny" Denight
E-mail address:	gdenight@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	my two backpacks
Comments:	Happy Holidays to all. Once again I am planning to make the reunion (made the 1st one in 2000 in Illinois and none since). It'll all depend on the work load here in Iraq where I have been for the last four years supporting our troops as the Director of a Services Department (billeting, dining, fitness, recreation, Internet Cafes, laundry and mail service). If all goes as planned I'll see you in June (Tom, Matt, Bill & John especially you 3rd Herders!)

Sunday, December 21st 2008 - 09:56:34 AM

Name:	Tim
E-mail address:	ramblerky@yahoo.com
Homepage URL:	http://www.59thlandclearing.org
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Indiana
Comments:	Just want to let everybody know, Butch Bowman has dug in like an old badger and rooted out some of the Bushwackers that were hiding under rocks, sailing the ocean and even a few corn drinkers and skillet lickers from the mountains of Appalachia. THANK YOU BUTCH I couldn't have done it without your hard work and dedication, I know you spent many long hours tracking like a blood hound, following all trails and leads to find some of these guys, even after I had given up.

Saturday, December 20th 2008 - 04:02:20 PM

Name:	Tim
E-mail address:	ramblerky@yahoo.com
Homepage URL:	http://www.59thlandclearing.org
Unit:	THE VERY BEST EVER
Home:	I like it here
Comments:	MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL and to the Bushwackers YAPPY HEW NEAR See Ya in Texas

Saturday, December 20th 2008 - 03:43:38 PM

Name:	Bob Evans
E-mail address:	revans4071@aol.com
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Red Bank,NJ
Comments:	Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all of you.Lets have a big turn out in San Antonio we are not getting any younger.

Saturday, December 20th 2008 - 11:04:16 AM

Name:	JIMMY R. "TEX" ALLIGOOD
E-mail address:	palligood@hotmail.com
Unit:	59th engr.L.C.
Comments:	Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to all you "Bushwhackers". May God bless you and keep you..special greeting to "Red" Hinerman and thanks Ron Evans for the CD and the letter..

Thursday, December 18th 2008 - 05:50:47 PM

Name:	Butch & Rose Bowman
E-mail address:	rabroz57@msn.com
Unit:	59th Engr (LC)
Home:	Council Bluffs Iowa
Comments:	Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy 2009 Butch & Rose

Thursday, December 11th 2008 - 10:31:21 PM

Name:	Rod Smith
Unit:	59th LC 68/69
Home:	Westville,Fl.
Comments:	Wishing all the "Bushwackers" and their families a very Merry Christmas and a very good New Year.Hoping to see everyone in San Antonio in June.

Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 09:26:05 PM

Name:	CARL RED CAIN
E-mail address:	cacain@comcast.net
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Fairmont, WV
Comments:	Hey Tim! Great job! You're the glue that holds us all together. See you in June in Texas, hopefully! Happy Holidays to everyone! Carl (70-71)

Friday, December 5th 2008 - 07:37:33 AM

Name:	Donnie Lowe
E-mail address:	donnielowe@bellsouth.net
Unit:	595 LE
Home:	Alabama
Comments:	Came in country with the 595th LE then assigned to a LCP unit the rest of my tour attaqched to 11 CALV and the 9th infantry doing land clearing for their search and destroy missions, I was a mechanic.

Sunday, November 23rd 2008 - 07:32:21 PM

Name:	gary hartson
E-mail address:	g.hartson@yahoo.com
Unit:	538LCC 1969
Home:	MICHIGAN
Comments:	HI GUYS I SERVED IN VIETNAM IN THE 538TH LCC THE SAME TIME MY COUSIN SERVE WITH YOU GUYS.HE WAS DEAN ASSLIN. DEAN DIED IN JAN,2006. TO YOU GUYS THAT KNEW HIM CAN'T FORGET DEAN. SPECIAL TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. I'M ENJOYING YOUR SITE--GOOD JOB CHECK OUT 538THLCC.ORG/ WERE ALL BROTHERS GARY AT WWW.G.HARTSON@YAHOO.COM

Thursday, November 20th 2008 - 02:16:18 PM

Name:	Curtis E. Massengill
E-mail address:	cmassy1200@aol.com
Unit:	59th LC 69-70
Home:	Lake City, Tennessee
Comments:	I JUST WANTED TO GIVE A SHOUTOUT TO ALL THAT SERVED IN VIETNAM, I WAS WITH THE 59TH IN 1969-1970. I TRY AND READ TIM'S SITE AND REMEMBER ALL THOSE GOOD AND BRAVE MEN, SOMETIMES THATS HARD FOR ME (GETTING OLDER)... ANYWAY, I'M GLAD TO READ THAT LOTS OF YOU MADE IT HOME TO THE LAND OF THE BIG PX, WHICH I NOW CALL WALMART..LOL HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU. CURT

Friday, November 14th 2008 - 01:43:17 AM

Name:	Phyllip A Pacheco
E-mail address:	steelmusicman@yahoo.com
Homepage URL:	http://
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Bacliff texas
Comments:	Tim I'm still here.lol hope to see you in june I will call you soon. Phyllip Pacheco

Thursday, November 13th 2008 - 04:30:57 PM

Name:	GARY HARTSON
E-mail address:	G.HARTSON@YAHOO.COM
Unit:	538LCC.ORG/
Home:	MICHIGAN
Comments:	MY CUZ- DEAN ASSLIN WAS IN YOUR UNIT. I SERVED IN THE 35th landclearing team/ 538th lcc in the same year. dean died jan. 2006 of a heart attack. i love him -miss him. thanks for keeping the memory alive. welcome home gary hartson

Wednesday, November 5th 2008 - 06:47:14 PM

Name:	CalamityJoanie
E-mail address:	homegrowndiva@yahoo.com
Comments:	Wonderful site!

Monday, October 13th 2008 - 05:19:01 PM

Name:	Patricia King
E-mail address:	crittergitter70@yahoo.com
Homepage URL:	http://www.myspace.com/pattypooh00
Comments:	Just wanted to say thanks to everyone and that I really enjoyed looking at the photos, and having a better understand as to what my Uncle served our country for. Thanks Uncle Sant! I love you.

Friday, September 5th 2008 - 06:28:08 PM

Name:	joe walsh
E-mail address:	wabush49@aol.com
Unit:	1/6th , 198th
Home:	Pa.
Comments:	I have been trying to find info on a mine sweeper who was with your outfit while my unit,(1/6th,198th) supplied defensive support while doing land clearing in the Mai Lai and Bantangan Penninsula areas. This sweeper was not with you guys long and I remember he had glasses. It had to be around June or July of 1970, He stepped on a mine and I administered first aid to him until a medivac arrived. I knew he was in very bad shape, but they never told me if he made it. If anyone recalls this incident, please let me know. It haunts me to this day that I never have been able to know if he made it or not. Thank You all you guys for the job you did.

Wednesday, September 3rd 2008 - 12:12:45 AM

Name:	William Harmon
E-mail address:	harmon_will@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th lc 3rd plt
Home:	Prichard WV
Comments:	New web page looks great. You do a great job Tim. Just wanted to say to any of the family of those we lost 39 years ago tomorrow (aug 31, 69) in the Ashau that they haven't been forgotten.

Saturday, August 30th 2008 - 08:39:45 PM

Name:	Walter Lester
E-mail address:	walterlester@bellsouth.net
Unit:	39th.Engr.Bn.(CBT) 1970-71
Home:	Mt.Sterling, Ky.
Comments:	Great job on the new site Tim.It looks good.Welcome home all the 39th. men and 59th. Thanks for a job well done in Nam.

Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 08:33:44 PM

Name:	Marty Davis
E-mail address:	mdavis@grace-middletown.com
Home:	Ohio
Comments:	I just want to say that Tim Botts is my brother and what a wonderful brother he is. When we were growing up our family was not close and now that we are all grown we are trying to get closer. I love my brother and am so proud of all that he has done. He truely is a Great American. Just remember to stay in touch with your family and hold on to all the memories you can because life truely is short. Everyone grows up to fast and gets involved in their own lives. Don't forget your family they are what counts.

Monday, August 25th 2008 - 10:18:08 AM

Name:	Fred "HUTCH" Hutchison
E-mail address:	hutchisf@aol.com
Unit:	59th LC - 70-71
Home:	San Antonio,TX
Comments:	Tim, This website is AWSOME. Thank you for your dedication. Hope to see you all in San Antonio--- June "09"

Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 06:21:45 PM

Name:	Fred Brinkman
E-mail address:	fbrinkman@consolidated.net
Unit:	59th 69-70
Home:	Montgomery, TX
Comments:	Hey Guys, What a great new site. Thanks Tim for all your hard work in helping us to keep in touch with each other. Hope to see you all at the 2009 reunion.

Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 08:04:08 AM

Name:	Johnny Jones
E-mail address:	johnnyjanetj@scrtc.com
Unit:	59th Eng. (LC)
Home:	Glasgow, Ky
Comments:	I served with the 59th from Jan69 to may69 You will remember me I was evaced out while on KP near the A SHA valley. Anyway GREAT WEBSITE keep up the good work.

Monday, August 18th 2008 - 10:08:39 PM

Name:	Lacy Simpson
E-mail address:	music24557@hotmail.com
Unit:	59Th
Home:	Virginia
Comments:	HI, My father, Lacy Simpson served only a short time. It just took two short months for him to step on a land mine. July 10, 1970. I thank Tim so much for giving me some details on what happened that day. I was only 6 at the time. Daddy was an "old" man when it happened, he was 40 at the time. Tim said he was there that day and they always wondered what happened to Daddy. Daddy has lived a great life. He lost both legs above the knee, two fingers on his right hand and damaged both ear drums. He has fished, hunted, drove trucks, vans, tractors, 4 wheelers, raised a garden, dug fence posts, drank and smoked. He has some health issues over the past 10 years and has bounced back 100 percent every time. He even lives by himself now. I do not remember him anyother way and to me it was an eye opener when I met Tim. It made me completely understand how special my father is. Please if you remember him, give me the stories; good and bad. THANK you to all that served. Ellen S. Childress

Saturday, August 9th 2008 - 07:46:29 PM

Name:	Ted Kavinsky
E-mail address:	skandawg@hotmail.com
Unit:	18th Engr BDE 39th Engr BN HHC LCT
Home:	Anchorage, Alaska
Comments:	Thank you for your efforts. I served out of Chu Lai '69-'70 with 39th Engr LCT.

Friday, July 25th 2008 - 06:56:41 PM

Name:	Ronald E Davis
E-mail address:	none
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Homeworth, OH
Comments:	Medic 70-71, 100%SC. Medic when the company split, part going to Chu Lai and stayed with the rest in Phu Bai and going back to the Ashau. In country Aug 70 to Aug 71. Ronald E Davis 5949 Homeworth Rd Homeworth, OH 44634-9774 (330) 525-5560

Tuesday, July 22nd 2008 - 03:39:42 AM

Name:	John R Lewis
E-mail address:	johnlewis@gibsoncounty.net
Unit:	39th Engineer Bn
Home:	Fort Branch,In
Comments:	I was the platoon leader of 3rd platoon, D company, 39th Combat Engineer Battalion, Tien Phuoc some of you cleared the road from Tam Ky to Tien Phuoc in late spring 1971, we completed that road in June 1971 and then I was transfered to C company, field XO or actually platoon leader for all three plattons at the same time. NDP ay Mei Lai and we completed the road around the batangan penintula by Sept 1971 and returned to Chu Lai just in time for the Typhoon in October, Moved Battalion to Da Nang in Nov. DEROS Thanksgiving Day 1971

Saturday, July 12th 2008 - 04:02:03 PM

Name:	Al Shook
E-mail address:	shookyou@comcast.net
Unit:	Sgt. USMC,MAG11
Home:	LEVITTOWN,PA
Comments:	Boyd Shook was my younger brother. You guys have done a beautiful thing with this web site. Thanks for some "respectable memories". I was stationed 8 mles west of Danang the last part of 68, all of 69 and the first part of 70. Tried to keep him stateside as long as I could but my outfit was pulling out for Japan. My comming home party was combined with his going away party.It was our last time together.But one that will last a life time. I have tried to bury Viet Nam for years but not my brother with it. Thanks Again.

Tuesday, July 8th 2008 - 08:50:34 PM

Name:	Bob Evans
E-mail address:	revans4071@aol.com
Unit:	59th lc
Home:	Red Bank NJ.
Comments:	Hi everyone,I just wanted to check in and wish you all a great 4th of July.Hope to see you soon.

Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 07:31:14 PM

Name:	Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret
E-mail address:	info@veteranprograms.com
Homepage URL:	http://www.veteranprograms.com
Comments:	INCREDIBLE WEB SITE! This web site is a fantastic source for veterans who want to maintain contact with one another, learn about different aspects of the Armed Forces, and educate one self about your site information. We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans are made aware of this invaluable resource. Also, please visit our web site in order to learn about benefits you are eligible for today. Learn how to increase your service-connected compensation and VA pension. Again, Thanks For Your Great Web Site!

Saturday, June 28th 2008 - 02:07:13 PM

Name:	Paul Brown
E-mail address:	paulrbrown52@gmail.com
Home:	Florida
Comments:	Intresting site, wish I could have been ther.

Saturday, June 21st 2008 - 11:23:15 AM

Name:	MSG Stephen Bodwell
E-mail address:	stephen.m.bodwell@us.army.mil
Unit:	9th Infantry Regt.
Home:	Johnston, RI.
Comments:	I was doing some searching and stumbled across your website. My father (SFC Robert Bodwell RET.) was in the 59th Engineer Company, HQ Rear Detachment in VietNam. I'm sure he would love to hear from some of you. His address is below. Robert Bodwell 434 Christmas Drive Rock Hill, SC. 29732

Wednesday, May 28th 2008 - 10:49:39 AM

Name:	Jack Ranslow
E-mail address:	kjranslow@msn.com
Unit:	59th LC 70-71
Home:	Faribault,Mn.
Comments:	I'm glad you finally got in touch with me Tim. The reunions were awesome! The picture next to Dan Gonzalez is me getting water...guestbook 14. Looking forward to 2009 reunion in San Antonio. God be with you all. Jack a/k/a Greasy Spoon!

Wednesday, April 30th 2008 - 04:50:59 PM

Name:	Bruce Kenneth Bourget Sr.
E-mail address:	bnbourget@yahoo.com
Unit:	597th Trans Co
Home:	MAINE
Comments:	I was stationed in Phutai during 71-72 in 597th trans and served as a Gunner on the King Cobra running to Pleiku and TuoHoa, Quinohn. I used to be called Frenchie on the Guntruck. My name is Bruce Bourget and have lived in Maine all my life

Wednesday, April 9th 2008 - 12:12:24 PM

Name:	Donovan Thomas
E-mail address:	don59th@aol.com
Unit:	59th Eng LC
Home:	Tennessee
Comments:	Dec.7th 1968 to Nov.4th 1969 Member of 2nd Platoon Dozer#74 went to hamburger hill with the 3rd of the 5th mec.in july I also found one of the cannons in the flats below fire base cannon. Im glad you found me. Has been great calling and talking to some of the MEN from the unit. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Saturday, March 22nd 2008 - 05:28:41 PM

Name:	Robert A. Gylling
E-mail address:	ragylling@gmail.com
Unit:	59th
Comments:	Hey Just wanted to drop a line. I was attached to the 59th in 71-72 on TDY from the 44th Engineer BN Korea. Wanted to say THANK YOU! For # 1 watching out for my butt and a great experince. Hope you all got out of there OK. I live in Tucson, AZ. It has been so long I have forgoten everyones name. Plus we are all getting older. I had a stroke for my 50th birthday, it slowed me down a lot. Bob

Friday, March 14th 2008 - 12:49:35 AM

Name:	Matthew Stevens
E-mail address:	matthew820@adelphia.net
Home:	Morehead, KY
Comments:	Hey, figured I'd stop in and say hi to you Tim, and thanks to everyone else who was in your division.

Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 12:06:48 AM

Name:	Phyllip Pacheco
E-mail address:	steelmusicman@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th Eng
Home:	Bacliff Tx
Comments:	Tim just to let you know that I'm still here just been busy with playing music and doing cd project.at Cherryhill recoarding.

Monday, March 10th 2008 - 08:01:08 PM

Name:	Tom Morgan aka baby maker
E-mail address:	Babymaker1950@comcast.net
Unit:	59th
Home:	Rockford ,Il
Comments:	Sorry guys changed my E-mail address thought i would let you know so if anyone writes you write to the right address.

Thursday, March 6th 2008 - 07:15:01 PM

Name:	Tom Morgan aka baby maker
E-mail address:	turk1950@comcast.net
Unit:	59th
Home:	Rockford ,Il
Comments:	Well guys Im out of the iceage.I got the internet yesterday so I thought I would look you guys up.

Thursday, March 6th 2008 - 07:03:45 PM

Name:	Ed Malone
E-mail address:	ejmjrpsl@bellsouth.net
Unit:	27th Cmbt Eng
Home:	Florida
Comments:	I'm originally from Staten Island NY but now in Port St Lucie Fl.Was in Vietnam Mar'67-Jul'68 Was down around Blackhorse til we moved north in Apr '68 or so. You guys did an outstanding job.I know we worked with you on Rt 547, and after I left VN you were with the 27th a lot.Again great job

Monday, February 25th 2008 - 09:47:37 AM

Name:	Rick Hassett
E-mail address:	rah1616@hotmail.com
Unit:	84th, Jul '70-Feb "72
Home:	Boston
Comments:	You guys killed 'em at Dewey Canyon II. I was there TDY helping to run forward Ops. out of Khe Sanh. Took Orders from the 14th's home in Quang Tri. All the Best, You Guys Were The Balls!

Sunday, February 17th 2008 - 04:40:44 PM

Name:	Ray "Red the welder" Porter
E-mail address:	ananda50@kcweb.net
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Pleasant Hill, MO
Comments:	If anyone remembers a volleyball game with some Cobra pilots in DaNang, in Sept. 1971, please drop me a line. I injured my right knee and got no treatment, but a couple of days of light duty. I know it isn't exactly a noble war wound, but I've had 9 operations since, including 2 artificial knees. Naturally the VA denied my claim. Most of the guys I was tight with had already gone home, and frankly I can't remember the roster of players in a pickup volleyball game 37 years ago. Sorry for the bitchin'. Hope y'all do well and that you and yours don't have to wrestle with the VA (though I know many have had it far worse than me). Red

Thursday, January 24th 2008 - 06:08:56 PM

Name:	harold e snyder
E-mail address:	shirsny@hotmail.com
Unit:	59th land clearing co
Home:	6334 w m-25 akron mi. 48701
Comments:	i was a medic from january 1969 to january 1970 with the 59th land clearing co.

Friday, January 18th 2008 - 03:15:59 PM

Name:

Donovan Thomas

Monday, January 14th 2008 - 08:43:16 PM

Name:	William Harmon
E-mail address:	harmon_will@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th lc
Home:	Prichard, WV
Comments:	Here is hoping all have a safe and happy New Years.

Sunday, December 30th 2007 - 11:21:45 AM

Name:	Ken Kiel
E-mail address:	kcconst@wi.rr.com
Homepage URL:	http://mysite.verizon.net/jbbabs/index.html
Unit:	591st LE CO.
Home:	Franklin, WI.
Comments:	I was with the 595th Engr. Feb.67 to Aug 67 then transferred to 591st till Feb.68 (Maint. Plt)I'm looking for anyone that served with either 595/591st Co's. We had several reunions so far. Have located over 300 so far. I noticed the Charles Benton & John McNutt were with your group. If you know where they are please contact me. I'm looking for them too! You have a GREAT site. WELCOME HOME BROTHERS Ph# 414-529-7731

Friday, December 28th 2007 - 04:50:24 PM

Name:	Billy Hall
E-mail address:	billy4255@bellsouth.net
Unit:	86th Chemical Det. 1st Bde 5th Infantry Div(Mech)
Home:	Birmingham, Alabama
Comments:	Was there with you all from Quang Tri to Khe Sanh to Lang Vei and back to Khe Sanh, January to April, 1971. I was at Khe Sanh on an early morning in March, 1971 when the rockets came in. I saw people die that morning. I wonder if they might have been the four from the 59th that were KIA on March 14, 1971. Please, if you might be able to answer my questions just drop me a line via e-mail.

Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 09:13:44 PM

Name:	Rod Smith
E-mail address:	rodneyms13@earthlink.net
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Florida
Comments:	Would like to wish all Bushwackers and their families a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.Wish all of you the best for the coming year. Rod.

Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 04:25:52 PM

Name:	Butch & Rose Bowman
E-mail address:	rabroz57@msn.com
Unit:	59th
Home:	Council Bluffs Iowa
Comments:	Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Thursday, December 13th 2007 - 02:30:44 PM

Name:	Rod Smith
E-mail address:	rodneyms13@earthlink.net
Unit:	59 LC
Home:	Westville,Fl
Comments:	Want to wish everyone and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. Top, wish you could have been in Nashville.Was good to see everyone that showed up.God Bless all. Rod.

Sunday, November 18th 2007 - 07:43:17 PM

Name:	Danny Idom
E-mail address:	danny@intermountainrigging.com
Homepage URL:	http://intermountainrigging.com
Unit:	59th LCC
Home:	Erda, Utah
Comments:	I wanted to thank everyone I served with for the sacrafice and service you rendered to me and our country, I also wanted to thank the families of the men who made the ultimate sacrifice, and for the ones that still suffer in so many way's. May God bless all of you this day, and everyday. I have told my family about all of you, and at this years Thanksgiving we will give thanks for all of you.

Monday, November 12th 2007 - 06:33:04 PM

Name:	Bob Evans
E-mail address:	revans4071@aol.com
Unit:	59th lc
Home:	Red Bank,NJ
Comments:	Just wanted to say hello and Happy Veterns Day.I went to the breeders cup race with Bill Parker Last week and he is doing well.

Monday, November 12th 2007 - 03:08:29 PM

Name:	Tim Botts
Homepage URL:	http://This is it
Unit:	The Best
Home:	On the "D"
Comments:	HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL WHO SERVED!

Sunday, November 11th 2007 - 04:53:13 PM

Name:	Alan T Lunn
E-mail address:	a.lunn@comcast.net
Unit:	59th
Comments:	My new e-mail address

Monday, October 8th 2007 - 12:57:58 PM

Name:	R T Wood
E-mail address:	bigwood4sale@yahoo.com
Unit:	CoC 1-108thAvn.
Home:	Hutchinson Kansas
Comments:	My brother served with 59th in 1969 he has passed a way few years a go.To all of you who served I say welcome home

Thursday, August 23rd 2007 - 03:27:44 PM

Name:	jimmy collinsallie@
E-mail address:	allie@twinlaks.com
Unit:	20bg46eng
Home:	allons tn

Wednesday, August 8th 2007 - 11:09:21 PM

Name:	Phil 'Mac' McGuire
E-mail address:	coorsair@rnetinc.net
Unit:	62nd Eng. LC - A co.
Home:	Nashville, Indiana
Comments:	I was a 10 ton driver with the 62nd LC from it's beginning. Some of us had been with the 573rd Engineer Float Bridge Battalion. When I got in country in October 68 the 573rd was deactivating. I was assigned a 5 ton bridge truck and made some runs to Newport docks and brought supplies back to Long Binh. In late 68 the word came down that there was going to be a new land clearing battalion formed and they needed 10 ton drivers. Volunteering was a no brainer for me. We were a motley bunch but fit in well with the plow companies and the 'Gypsy' lifestyle suited me just fine. I enjoyed this site immensely. It is by far the best that I've seen.

Saturday, August 4th 2007 - 01:48:01 AM

Name:	sells, carl
E-mail address:	lccutter3@hotmail.com
Unit:	501st
Home:	fairfax, va

Monday, July 30th 2007 - 06:02:38 PM

Name:	glen kemp
E-mail address:	gkemp@cfl.rr.com
Unit:	DCAT 70 MACV/ 196th Lt. Inf. Bde
Home:	St. Cloud, Fl
Comments:	In the Nam 71-72 first served with Advisory team 70 in Lai Khe then with 196th in Da Nang and came home when the "Burning Worm" stood down and was the last Inf. Bde to leave Nam Screwed up from Agent Orange had my prostrate removed due to cancer Jan 07. Totaly Dissabled. God Bless all that served and to all that ran to canada Screw ya and Jane Fonda too.

Wednesday, July 25th 2007 - 04:08:43 PM

Name:	Les
E-mail address:	Wherestheace@aol.com
Homepage URL:	http://687thlandclearing.com
Unit:	687th LCC
Home:	NM
Comments:	Sounds like everybody had a great time at reunion. Ours was great in Pontoon Beach also. Strong brotherhood among Land Clearing Brothers. Great site Tim!!

Tuesday, July 10th 2007 - 11:11:28 AM

Name:	Roger Smith
E-mail address:	bushwacker59@comcast.nte
Unit:	59th 70/71
Home:	Murray utah
Comments:	I was on the 59th index page and saw a couple of names missing myself and Matt Pyeatt. hope they dont think we are dead or something seeing that we were at the last reunion in nashville just kidding about being dead hope everyone is ok and doing well.

Sunday, July 8th 2007 - 06:06:30 PM

Name:	roger smith
Unit:	59th eng 70/71
Home:	murray utah
Comments:	Thanks for a great time at the reunion this year it was great time seeing you guys again after all this time and I hope to see you again at the next one.

Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 10:13:33 PM

Name:	MICKEY BLANCHFORD
E-mail address:	mickey@bigsky.net
Homepage URL:	http://www.fortirwin2vietnam36theng.org/HOME.html
Comments:	Great site! I served in Vietnam 5 SEP to 15 OCT 68. Our web site is http:// We would like to add you to our links and you link us to your site. I am damn proud to say I served in Viet nam. Welcom home

Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 12:42:25 AM

Name:	Stephanie Hendrickson
E-mail address:	shendrickson_16@hotmail.com
Home:	Harmony MN
Comments:	Im the granddaughter of Jack R. Ranslow from Faribault MN and i just heard about ur awsome reunion in Nashville Tennessee!!!! my Grandpa, and Grandma had a great time and Grandpa was glad to see all his old buddies again...HI Tim!!! They cant wait until the next one...but until then cya!!! Keep in touch :) =)

Tuesday, June 26th 2007 - 07:53:01 PM

Name:	Annette Martens
E-mail address:	tamartens@alliancecom.net
Comments:	Just got home today from the reunion in Nashville. Words can not express how wonderful it was to see all the 59'ers I had met before and seeing them again. It was also great meeting all the new guys that came to the reunion. All of those that worked so hard at setting it up - good job. It is a real honor to be able to say that I know you guys and a priveledge to have you as friends.

Tuesday, June 26th 2007 - 07:18:02 PM

Name:	JOSEPH MILLER
E-mail address:	JOSEPHMILLER803@AOL.COM
Comments:	1/68 TO 1/69 CO C 18TH ENG BDG (CBT)14TH BATT.WAS CALL LITTIL JOE FROM BALTIMORE.

Sunday, June 17th 2007 - 08:42:05 PM

Name:	Walter A. Lester
E-mail address:	walterlester@bellsouth.net
Unit:	39th.Engr.Bn.(CBT)
Home:	Mt.Sterling, Ky.
Comments:	You guys were the best I know. For some of you that were in Chu Lai from Aug.70-71,I was in C.Company and was commo chief for the last 5 months I was in country.Many of you watched the movies I showed in the C.company area. Welcome home to all of you in the 59th.and 137th.

Tuesday, June 5th 2007 - 06:51:01 PM

Name:	Duane Pyeatt
E-mail address:	duane.pyeatt@cox.net
Comments:	I just wanted to send a quick note to say, "Thank you for serving"! My dad Mat Pyeatt served with your unit and I am very proud of him and all of you who gave so much for our country. I am going to retire out of the Navy after 20 years. It will be on Oct 19th, 2007 in Chesapeake VA. If any of you would like to join me and my family and my father, Mat Pyeatt, you are cordially invited to attend. Let me know, my email is terriepyeatt@cox.net and my number is 757-204-4994. Thank you all so much for a wonderful website and I would love to join you all in Tennessee. God Bless! Duane Pyeatt 1908 Benefit Rd Chesapeake, VA 23322.

Wednesday, May 23rd 2007 - 09:32:04 AM

Name:	Ron Quezada
E-mail address:	blackknight@defuniak.com
Homepage URL:	http://www.3-5cav-blackknights.org
Unit:	HHT & B-troop
Home:	Ponce De Leon, Fl
Comments:	Welcome home. Nice website but it failed to mention the unit that pulled security for the engineers when building route 547 to the A-Shau Valley which was the 3/5 Armored Cavalry, "THE BASTARD CAV". Shared a few meals and bowls with you guys from May 1969 to September 1969. Keeping us together, together, Ron Quezada, Founder & Past Pres. June 1987 - June 2003 BLACK KNIGHTS BROTHER IN ARMS

Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 11:03:13 AM

Name:	Rick Beach
E-mail address:	scudrunr5275@yahoo.com
Unit:	B Trp 3/5 Cav
Comments:	Welcome Home. I am looking for a Rome Plow Operator named Sonny Burns From L.A, He was with us in the Ashau. email me at scudrunr5275@yahoo.com Best Regards Rick

Monday, May 14th 2007 - 04:04:36 AM

Name:	phyllip pacheco
E-mail address:	steelmusicman@yahoo.com
Unit:	59thlc
Home:	bacliff texas
Comments:	hi tim just a line to let you know that I'm fine and playing 6 nights a week o hope i can make the renuon this year.i will let you know ok

Friday, May 11th 2007 - 03:49:34 PM

Name:	CLARENCE JUDKINS
E-mail address:	clarjudkins@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th eng lc
Home:	birmingham,alabama
Comments:	THIS SITE HAS BROUGHT BACK MANY HAPPY AND SAD MEM0RIES. THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE

Thursday, May 10th 2007 - 07:22:51 PM

Name:	Shannon Marquardt
E-mail address:	RichardShimek@msn.com
Comments:	I am the sister of Gordon Swacina, who served in your company. He survived Vietnam only to serve in area 51 in Nevada as a civilian resulting in his exposure to radiation. He died of radiation induced leukemia on December 10, 1996. He was born November 18, 1944. He was on active duty in Panama when diagnosed with leukemia. The Army took SEVEN months to approve his bone marrow transplant and approved it only after a letter writing campaign to Congress. By that time, his leukemia had advanced to the point where it would be much more difficult to cure. He was one of the victrms of POOR HEALTH CARE FOR SOLDIERS. I encourage those in his unit to write letters to Congress and inform them that soldiers DESERVE THE VERY BEST HEALTH CARE, NOT THE WORSE. Criminals receive better care then our soldiers! Sincerely, Shannon Marquardt sister of Gordon Swacina

Wednesday, April 25th 2007 - 02:06:21 AM

Name:	edward crane
E-mail address:	e_crane3@hotmail.com
Unit:	59th company
Home:	trevose pa 19053
Comments:	hi everybody, I did not know you guys where out their. Someone contacted my son on e-mail and asked about me. It was good to see some of the old pictures. ed crane

Thursday, March 15th 2007 - 03:56:59 PM

Name:	MICHAEL PHELIX
E-mail address:	UNCLEMIKEY07
Comments:	I WOULD LIKE THE THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT IN THE VIET NAM WAR, AS WELL AS THE ALL THE FELLOW VETS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE KEPT MY UNCLE STEVES MEMORIES ALIVE FOR THE LAST36 YEARS. THANKS AND GOD BLESS

Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 10:54:54 PM

Name:	MICHAEL PHELIX
E-mail address:	UNCLEMIKEY07@PEOPLEPC.COM
Comments:	JUST TRYING TO GET SOME INFORMATION ON MY UNCLE, STEPHEN RAY PHELIX. HE WAS KILLED ON MARCH 14 1971. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRICIATED.

Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 09:40:24 PM

Name:	Les
E-mail address:	wherestheace@aol.com
Unit:	687th LandClearing
Home:	NM
Comments:	Great site!! I served with the 687th LCC, searching for brothers of the 687th 1968-1971. Have located 150 comrades, still searching for others. Next reunion is in Pontoon Beach, Ill June 9-10, 2007 Webpage 687thlandclearing.homestead.com Enter WELCOME HOME BROTHERS

Wednesday, March 7th 2007 - 10:59:52 AM

Name:	Larry M. Campbell
E-mail address:	lc76063@yahoo.com
Unit:	137th L.E.& 59th L.C.
Comments:	Ever time i look at the guestbook i see new more members are have check us out. One member lives here in Mansfield Tx. his home town he was with the 59th in 69/70 we have talk on the phone but have'nt ment yet his name is Vic Masters.He did'nt know about the web site but he does now. Thanks Tim for finding Terry Deitz for me. Larry

Tuesday, February 27th 2007 - 05:56:51 AM

Name:	Larry M. Campbell
E-mail address:	lc76063@yahoo.com
Unit:	137th L.E.& 59th L.C.
Comments:	Ever time i look at the guestbook i see new more members are have check us out. One member lives here in Mansfield Tx. his home town he was with the 59th in 69/70 we have talk on the phone but have'nt ment yet his name is Vic Masters.He did'nt know about the web site but he does now. Thanks Tim for finding Terry Deitz for me. Larry

Tuesday, February 27th 2007 - 05:47:34 AM

Name:	Reuben Martin Garcia
E-mail address:	fallenangel_20007@yahoo.com
Unit:	59th L.C. 68-69
Home:	Ca.
Comments:	Thank You Sonny,Butch,and Tim for your concern about me when you don't hear from me for a while. There is a Brother Hood for those of us who served in Viet Nam with the 59th Land Clearing that will last beyond this Lifetime Itself. Love You Guys As I love The 59th. Brother Reuben

Thursday, February 1st 2007 - 02:17:22 PM

Name:	ERNIE PLACE
E-mail address:	assemblere@msn.comms
Homepage URL:	http://msn.com
Unit:	hhc 45th engineers formely co d 87th engineers
Home:	boston
Comments:	was at phu nbai came up from cam rhan bay around august 68 to evans was operations clerk for HHC spent a lot of time at nancy, sally and dong ha my op sgt liked to go where the action wAS DOES ANYONE REMEMBER SGT SHURLLING OR LT WALKER DOES ANYONE REMEBER FIREBASE TOMAHAWK WE HAD TO CLEAN UP AFTER IT WAS OVERRUN DEC 68 YA THAT WAS DURING THE TRUCE NOT MANY OF US LEFT HAVE CLAIM IN FOR PTSD LOST MY RECORDS GOT EVIDENCE FROM REBUILT FOLDER TYPICAL GOVERMENT HUH WELL I DON,NT CARE IF IT TAKES FOREVER I,M NOT GOING AWAY OH WELL NICE HEARING FROM SOME BROTHERS LIKE PHU BAI IS ALRIGHT HAVE THIS ON MY BIKE

Thursday, January 25th 2007 - 08:23:14 PM

Name:	Bartholomew Maher
E-mail address:	BMaher1@TampaBayRR.com
Unit:	59LCC
Home:	St. Petersburg, Fla.
Comments:	Does anyone remember Charles Folsom from Valdosta, Ga.? He was called "Gomer". How about Brzezinski? He was called "Zoom-zoom". If I'm correct he was from somewhere in Michigan. Any ideas?

Saturday, January 20th 2007 - 11:12:22 AM

Name:	ernest place
E-mail address:	assemblere@msn.comms
Homepage URL:	http://msn.com
Unit:	co d 87th engineer
Home:	phu bai
Comments:	was operations clerk 68-69 spent a lot of time on Ql1 and Ql9 my operations sgt shurlling liked the action was in nam for 3 years married to vietnam girl vollentered for every crazy mission does anyone remember lz tomahawk near hai van pass spent two weeks at lz sally clearing the tree line does anyone remember this unit

Wednesday, January 17th 2007 - 05:37:22 PM

Name:	Vern VanCurler
E-mail address:	jeepster@oreognfast.net
Unit:	595th LE
Home:	Mapleton Oregon
Comments:	I was in the 86th headquarters company. We were tdy to the 595th LE. I drove a lowboy hauling the plow's, have many photo's of the rome plows. Was in country from sept 1 1967 to sept 1 1968. Still alive and kicking, The Oregon Kid

Tuesday, January 16th 2007 - 04:53:55 PM

Name:	RANDY HARDEN
Comments:	MY FATHER WAS THERE.I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU.

Tuesday, January 16th 2007 - 09:30:20 AM

Name:	Richard Dropik
E-mail address:	ramsdropik@cox.net
Unit:	697th LCC
Comments:	Comment: Looking for those that may have been with the 697th LCC in 1971 when it was deactiveated.Please contact me at my e-mail address. Thanks,

Tuesday, January 16th 2007 - 09:29:03 AM

Name:	bobby frost
E-mail address:	boyours@comcast.net
Unit:	59LC
Home:	loganville,Georgia
Comments:	I am going to be in Nashville.

Saturday, December 16th 2006 - 10:43:10 AM

Name:	Robert Steele
E-mail address:	hikerrobert@sbcglobal.net
Unit:	59th/ 507th
Home:	Modesto, Ca.
Comments:	I would like to say Thank You to all the people who put this web site together. I also would like to say Thank You to Butch Bowman for taking the time to write me. This an awesome web page. I hope to contribute some pictures of Camp Haskins. I was there from Sept.1971 to Dec 1971. I would like to post my address and and phone number.I was there during rabies out break and the typhoon. I hope to hear from anybody. Robert Steele If you would like to contact me, please send an email to the webmaster.

Monday, December 4th 2006 - 06:07:13 AM

Name:	bob snyder
E-mail address:	stupidlittleman@peoplepc.com
Comments:	my new e-mail stupidlittleman@peoplepc.com and new phone #740-622-1909

Thursday, November 23rd 2006 - 06:58:33 PM

Name:	ClaudeTerryDeitz
E-mail address:	thebear50@verizon.net
Unit:	59th LC, 39th Eng,
Home:	Apple VAlley, CA
Comments:	I experience memory loss as a result of my injuries, and was absolutely blown away when I received a letter in the mail from Butch Bowman 35 years after I left the War. I am so grateful to be remembered as a member of the greatest unit ever to serve in the Nam. I still have my "Professional Land Clearers" watch fob from CAT. Serving in the 59th was a life changing event for me, that I cherish. Thank you so much for remembering me. I am truly honored. I woould love to attend a reunion to make new friends of old ones. Please forgive me if I don't recall your names.

Thursday, November 23rd 2006 - 10:46:15 AM

Name:	Danny Tolley
E-mail address:	tolleyd@earthlink.net
Comments:	was in 59th early1969

Friday, November 17th 2006 - 12:10:30 PM

Name:	garry ted jones
E-mail address:	hopper2@twlakes.net
Unit:	59th 12/69-11/70
Home:	cookeville tn
Comments:	plan on attending the 2007 reunion down the road in nashville and looking foward to seeing old frinds. looking at the pics from the past reunions everyone sure have goten ugly like myself. great bunch of men i served with. the very best to everyone. jonesy

Thursday, November 9th 2006 - 08:56:17 AM

Name:	Frank Shiffer
E-mail address:	frankshiffer@bellsouth.net
Unit:	59th LC
Home:	Jefferson City, TN
Comments:	Served with the 59th from 1971 to 1972, known as the dufflebag baby cuz of my young looks. Remember, Tiny, John Fellerman, Dave Slonaker, Kent Yoder, saw Ken this year, Frank Pendergrass, Sgt Iggy or Itchy, Boston Bob, George of the Jungle, and I have a bunch of pic's of the Dozers. I operated #93. Got the rabies, the big fight at the motor pool with all the Korean dancers, and so on. Just got a letter from Merrill Bowman and will give him a call and Kent's contact info. Thanks for setting up the site. Frank

Thursday, November 2nd 2006 - 09:19:19 AM

Name:	Chris Leusink
E-mail address:	chris_leusink@hotmail.com
Home:	Hull, IA
Comments:	I'm the son of stanley Leusink. I would like to thank you for the link for my father, it is greatly appreciated. I have attended a few of the reunions and me and my mom still do and we have a great time. God bless you all...

Tuesday, October 24th 2006 - 12:46:59 AM

Name:	Harold Pendergrass
E-mail address:	frapendergra@alltel.net
Unit:	59th
Home:	Winder, Ga.
Comments:	Tim, this is my new email address. seems like the days get harder the older I get, is it just me or is it going around any way I hope all you brave brothers are doing OK. or is SNAFU. Harold AKA Giant

Monday, October 9th 2006 - 12:58:35 PM

Name:	Joe Walsh
E-mail address:	wabush49@aol.com
Unit:	1/6th, 198th,charlie co
Home:	Pa.
Comments:	I was with 1/6th 198th,charli co. and we supplied security while you did the clearing around Mai Lai. I can't recall month but one of your mine sweepers hit a booby trap and I gave him first aid until medivac arrived. I never heard who he was or how he made out. Does anyone recall any such incidents. This has always haunted me for all these years and I would appreciate any response. Thank You

Monday, September 25th 2006 - 01:00:41 PM

Name:	Raymond Daniels
E-mail address:	raymonddaniels@bellsouth.net
Unit:	84 th eng.
Comments:	Was in phu bai march of 1971 to nov. 1971

Thursday, September 14th 2006 - 02:56:41 AM

Name:	kenneth leon coleman
E-mail address:	coleman1464@sbcglobal.net
Unit:	D Co.87th 45grp 18thbde
Home:	okc,ok
Comments:	GReat site,and brought alot of memories back.First part of 1969 at phu-bai,then boyd,and last besides a river on rte 547.Driving a dump hauling rock or whatever.Their is none equal to work that was done by the 59th in the ashua.i was with 1st plt.co d,87bn,but so many engineers it was hard to tell one from another.Thanks for your site. kenneth.

Wednesday, September 6th 2006 - 02:42:04 AM

Name:	KEN COFFEE
E-mail address:	BONESCOFFEE5@AOL.COM
Unit:	59TH
Home:	OSTRANDER,OH
Comments:	TIM THIS SITE GETS BETTER EVERY TIME I'AM ON IT.TALK TO YOU LATER.

Sunday, September 3rd 2006 - 07:44:58 PM

Name:	BOB SNYDER
E-mail address:	STUPIDLITTLEMAN50@HOTMAIL.COM
Unit:	59TH
Home:	COSHOCTON OHIO
Comments:	CHANGE E-MAIL ADDRESS NEW STREET ADDRESS 349 S 9TH

Thursday, August 31st 2006 - 06:34:13 PM

Name:	michael hill
E-mail address:	michaelhill@rr.com
Unit:	59th LC

Monday, August 28th 2006 - 03:13:34 PM

Name:	Tim Botts
Homepage URL:	http://You're lookin at it!
Unit:	59th
Home:	Indiana
Comments:	Everytime I look at this guestbook I get big tears in my eyes, you guys are the greatest, you are what keeps the memory alive. God Bless each and every one of you. I'm sure there is a place in Heaven for you because you spent your time in Hell. Lest we forget!

Wednesday, July 19th 2006 - 02:36:48 PM

Name:	Sharon Orr
E-mail address:	smorr64@aol.com
Comments:	My brother, 1st Lt Larry Martin served with Company B, 26th Engineers. He was killed in action On June 17, 1969 on the Batangan Peninsula.

Wednesday, July 12th 2006 - 07:20:12 PM

Name:	Hugh Silvernale
E-mail address:	snale4315@yahoo.com
Unit:	39th Engr Bn
Home:	Kansas
Comments:	Excellent site. PltLdr 3/B/39EB '66-67 TuyHoa to ChuLai. S3 HQ/39EB '70 ChuLai to DaNang. Very happy to have worked with the 59th.

Sunday, July 9th 2006 - 02:59:12 PM

Name:	MERRILL R. ALLRED
E-mail address:	rallred@woh.rr.com
Unit:	59th eng LC
Home:	troy oh
Comments:	very good site thanks of the memories. been a long time since 70-71

Tuesday, July 4th 2006 - 11:34:08 AM

Name:	john Doc Kelley
E-mail address:	snakeriver@kon-x.com
Homepage URL:	http://netscape
Unit:	27th land clearing team
Comments:	new e-mail address: snakeriver@kon-x.com

Tuesday, June 13th 2006 - 03:43:58 PM

Name:	Arthur "R.C." Casto, Sr.
E-mail address:	Acastosr@aol.com
Unit:	2nd Plt, B, 1/6th, 198th LIB
Home:	Culloden, WV 25510
Comments:	I helped pull security for the 59th, from July thru September 1970. I never did get use to riding on the APC's. I also helped clear out the tunnels that you uncovered. We used smoke with fans and the smoke would shoot up all over the place.......God Bless Each and Everyone of You All.

Sunday, June 4th 2006 - 09:19:17 PM

Name:	TEd Rice
E-mail address:	Namvet15msmylin2@aol.com
Unit:	Co A 1st Bn 5th Inf (M) 2nd Bde 25ID
Home:	KC MO right now
Comments:	I met one of youre heros from and have been blessed as he has become my best friend. Giant is one tough Dude. My hat is off to all of you and I salute you Ted Rice Three Tour Nam vet 65-66-67-68

Wednesday, May 24th 2006 - 07:45:02 PM

Name:	Danny Idom
E-mail address:	wannago@wirelessbeehive.com
Unit:	687th & 59th
Home:	Erda Utah
Comments:	I rememebered a time when we were on our way to a new location I think it was on the way to Dewey Canyon, anyways we were having our sharks moved by 10 tons, the driver of the 10 ton let me drive, it was great and all was well until our convoy stopped and I didn't. I ran his truck and my dozer up onto the back end of the unit in front of me, messed everything up, I dont remember who it was but sorry, HA HA

Saturday, May 20th 2006 - 12:16:41 AM