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Private Guestbook beginning 20 Jun 2006Adding a message to this guestbook requires a password, and it is available by emailing
billj@191ahc.org The old guestbook is huge but is
still available here. It was
just too big to browse, so it was time to make a new start.
Drop me an
email for your password, and let's get this guestbook back up and running.
Like we said before, "Boomerangs Always Come Back."
Best to all and see you in Branson!
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 20:15:58 (CDT)
Thanks Bill for getting our guest book back in our hands. To all Boomerangs and Bounty Hunters, please consider attending our reunion in Branson. We want all of you to participate in the review of the 191st AHC Association that was requested by the attendees of the Tulsa reunion. And, most of all enjoy the old and new friendships of all Boomerangs and Bounty Hunters.
Bud Patnode, Boomerang 6/President 191st AHC Assoc.
Bud Patnode <bpatnode32@msn.com>
Sandy, UT USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 12:05:26 (CDT)If you are planning to mail input to John Falcon for the 191st Manuscript project, his mailing address has changed: John Falcon Insurance Services Inc. 5151 Flynn Parkway, Ste 101 Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, June 23, 2006 at 18:01:08 (CDT)Thanks to Bill for finding a way to open the guestbook again. The link is reconnected!
Dave Norton <nortond@cox.net>
Park City, KS USA - Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 15:30:06 (CDT)Harrell, Just wanted to let you know that when you guys are playing golf on Friday of the reunion in Branson, the wives may not have enough time to spend ALL your money. There are now FOUR malls, counting the new one on the landing in Old Branson. There is also a new Trolley service that will drop them off and pick them up. "Service with a Smile". There are also shows and small shops within walking distance of the hotel. We are thinking about planning a group trip to the Military Museum. Not only is there a discount for a group but it is well worth every penny. It's also on the new Trolley route.
Fran
Fran
Fran
Fran Davis <JDsFran@aol.com>
Marissa, IL USA - Monday, July 03, 2006 at 22:24:20 (CDT)BILL THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST IDEAS YET,WE CAN GET OUR CORAHSPONDANCE WITH OUT THE ITERFEARENCE OF ALL THOSE ADDVERTISEMENTS AND STILL KEEP IN TOUTCH,THANKS AGAIN FOR A STROKE OF GENOUS AND CONTINUING TO KEEP US ALL TOGETHER.SPERKING OF THAT THE REUNION IS COMING RIGHT UP,MAKE YOUR PLANS SOON BUT COME JOIN US YOU WONT REGRET IT,--SGT WALL'S I HAVENT HEARD FROM YOU
skip waugh <robertawaugh@yahoo.com>
roy, UT USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 09:24:21 (CDT)Hi Guys, I have been approached by a serious collector of unit patches from Vietnam. He is interested in purchasing a "made in Vietnam" Bounty Hunter patch to go along with the Boomerang and Wingnut patches he already has. Though he was just a kid while we were in Vietnam, he has been collecting AHC patches for twenty years. If you have an original Bounty Hunter patch that you are willing to part with, drop me a line and I will provide his email and phone number. -- Bill
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 16:55:48 (CDT)Hey All, Am signed up and looking forward to Branson.....Lot of names there but a few still missing !!! You know who you are !!
Peace to all and safe travels....Roger B.
Roger Barkley <rvbarkley@fuse.net>
Moscow, Ohio USA - Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 18:41:40 (CDT)Message from Fred Tinker --- Regret that I won't be at the reunion this year. You have no idea how I've been looking forward to it since the last one and am very disappointed about it. Haven't felt this bad since I had to tell Mr. Sandrock that there were no Bible study classes available at Bearcat so long ago. Roger, Rocky, Mr Stitt, Mr. Williams please think of me as you listen to "Danny Boy" and be assured that my thoughts are with you as well. Recent by-pass surgery (x4) is the reason. I'm doing well, though. Maybe if I had not been forced/ordered to learn to drink, smoke and other things those years ago (you know who you are) I'd be in better shape today. Best wishes to all, as ever. Fred Tinker.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 21:48:48 (CDT)Would like to say Hi to all..I was in country April 69 to June 70.Started at Dong Tam Flight Ops,to Can Tho Ops.
Terry W. Lund <2ter4u@aol.com>
Valley Springs, Ca USA - Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 12:28:58 (CDT)Another 191st Reunion has come and gone, and sorry we are that it has passed.
For those that were there, it was an auto-magic success, and the light and honor of the 191st shines through time. We
that attended extend our thanks to JD and Fran Davis for all their hard work to
make this thing happen.
We missed a lot of Friends that had attended previous reunions, and we found
some new FNG's that came home to this family. It is not the war. It
is not the suffering. It is not the tick of a clock that brought us here,
but merely the thing we seek most, family. These reunions are the spring
that heals, and all are welcome.
If you missed this one, your invitation to the next one stands here.
We missed you this time, but we know one simple thing:
Boomerangs Always Come Back
Picture Courtesy of Harold Stitt
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, September 08, 2006 at 20:50:55 (CDT)
Once again I tip my hat to Bill & Irene Janes and J.D. & Fran Davis for makeing this reunion such a success!! It was really nice to see some old familiar faces and to meet new friends. I would like to encorage everyone to find a buddy like we discussed in the business meeting and get them to the next reunion. Thank you all for your support and the kind words regarding my time at the podium. Laurel and I were greatly humbled. Thank you again
Bill Flores <bill_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Monday, September 11, 2006 at 13:34:21 (CDT)I'd like to thank Terri Beckham for that wonderful DVD that was made for the members of the 191st. As it did last time, it brought a tear to my eye. Thank you Terri and I"m sorry you couldn't make it this year. You were certainly missed. Just know that you are part of our family and I hope that we get to see you at our next reunion. Thanks again for all you do.
Bill Flores <bill_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Monday, September 11, 2006 at 13:53:54 (CDT)Hi Folks -- There has been some discussion regarding whether the 191st wants to have the next reunion in 2007 rather than waiting until 2008. As a result, I am taking a straw poll for those unit members who would like to have their opinion heard by the board. Just drop me an email with the subject "2007 Reunion", and a simple Yes or No will do, but if you would like to include your comments, by all means include them as well. -- Thanks, Bill
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 17:59:50 (CDT)First off let's start off for a nice going to JD & Fran. To all you for for the hard work in keeping us going. After talking with John Falcon and trying to meet his quest for more info, I came accross an under answered question. Does anyone recall Cocran? First Name and what fate realy happen to him. I would like to add his name to the losses since Nam list. Anyone if info please send it to me and of course Bill Janes so that may happen. One other name that should be added is WILLIAM WESSMAN, we served togeather in the maintenance Platoon and he passed away in 1992 from Cancer. He was from Kelso, Washington and passed away in Yakima. I was present at his passing along with his two brothers Jack & Dewayne.
Arturo Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Texas USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 19:31:51 (CDT)First off let's start off for a nice going to JD & Fran. To all you for for the hard work in keeping us going. After talking with John Falcon and trying to meet his quest for more info, I came accross an under answered question. Does anyone recall Cocran? First Name and what fate realy happen to him. I would like to add his name to the losses since Nam list. Anyone if info please send it to me and of course Bill Janes so that may happen. One other name that should be added is WILLIAM WESSMAN, we served togeather in the maintenance Platoon and he passed away in 1992 from Cancer. He was from Kelso, Washington and passed away in Yakima. I was present at his passing along with his two brothers Jack & Dewayne.
Arturo Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Texas USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 19:31:57 (CDT)Correction Cochran is the spelling.
Arturo Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Texas USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 19:34:08 (CDT)Consider joining the 191st AHC Organization. Membership Information is at:
http://www.191ahc.org/association.htm
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 22:06:21 (CDT)I just recently changed my email address, my new address is bjcromwell@verizon.net
Bruce Cromwell <bjcromwell@verizon.net>
Celina, OH USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 20:01:45 (CST)IM SORRY I MISSED WHAT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TIME AT THE REUNION, WAS MOVING IN AUG AND THE MY WIFE FELL AND WE HAD TO SKIP THIS TIME MY NEW EMAIL IS
rufusjr@windstream.net. Thank you
- Andy Burney
ANDY BURNEY <rufusjr@windstream.net>
SANFORD, N.C. USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 08:33:32 (CST)pictures march 2 69 and others
andy burney <rufusjr@windstream.net>
sanford, nc USA - Monday, October 30, 2006 at 08:52:35 (CST)
Does anyone remember Jerry Merrick? I worked with him @ Ft. Hood with Lockheed-Martin, last time I saw him was 1994? He said that he had deployed with the unit?
Art Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Texas USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 19:29:27 (CST)I am going to include a link that was forwarded to me by Jack Tiesing. It is a little video entitled "A Pittance of Time" by Terry Kelly. While the film is Canadian, this video conveys truth in a powerful way, and universally.
Click on the Graphic to enjoy and be sure to have your speakers on..
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 19:02:21 (CST)
Jack and Bill, thanks to both of you for that video. it was very touching and brought tears to my eyes. Wouldn't it be nice to never again have to create veterans!!
Bill Flores <b_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 12:28:22 (CST)I am thankful to come to the home our beloved Bill Janes has provided us with, to take reprieve, respite, and to find comfort amongst family. This is the home of a band of brothers with an allegiance so strong not many could ever comprehend what was lived, sacrificed and shared. You brothers have honor and valor of such immense proportion it is not of this world, it comes from somewhere far beyond, a place only your lost brother’s souls know. As a daughter of one of your lost brothers, I have discovered profound, long awaited comfort and understanding in this home.
“They are the Gold Star children, war’s innocent victims, and their pain shimmers across the years pure and undimmed. They pass through life with an empty room in their hearts where their father was supposed to live and laugh and love.
All their lives they listen for the footsteps that will never fall and long to know what might have been.”
We Were Soldiers Once…and Young (page 337)
I have listened and dreamt relentlessly for those footsteps to come.
I cried, prayed, screamed and searched for them. The footsteps never came, but in my search I stumbled upon the home of the 191AHC. I knocked upon the door and there was a family inside, waiting with open arms to embrace me. I was your brother’s daughter and that was all I needed to be…just me. You could not create the footsteps of my father returning to me, but you have blessed my heart with so many gifts...gifts of smiles, kind words, shared stories, hand holds, hugs, shoulders to lean on, emails, dances, meals, poems, pictures, paintings, go-cart rides, CD’s, DVD’s, songs, gems, jokes, patches, prayers, books, love, laughter, tears, friendships, guidance, your families and oh so much more!
I thank you for your service to our country, for your sacrifice. I thank you for your remeberance of my father. I thank each and every one of you for the gifts you have shared with me. All these gifts, all these pieces of you, help heal the hole in me. I thank you! Enjoy this Veterans Day and know you are loved and appreciated.
With love, respect and gratitude,
Diana
Diana Kidd Foran <Dianaforan@sbcglobal.net>
Lake Forest, IL USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 00:40:07 (CST)I'VE READ THE BOOK JOHN FALCON IS PUTTING TOGETHER. I,TS LIKE OPENING A TIME CAPSUL OF HEROIC EVENTS ONLY WE HAVE ANY KNOWLEGE OF. ALL OF US WANT TO BE REMEMBERED, WHAT BETTER WAY, JUST WRITE ONE STORY TO BE SHARED IN A BOOK ABOUT THE 191st.YOUR PART IS IMPORTANT, YOUR MEMORY IS DEAR, BUT ONLY IF YOU WRITE IT DOWN.
DO IT TODAY, TIME IS RUNNING OUT. BE INCLUDED IN THE GREATEST STORY OF OUR LIVES. SHARE YOUR MEMORIES TODAY!
YOUR BROTHER----SKIP WAUGH
SKIP WAUGH <robertawaugh@yahoo.com>
ROY, UT USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 09:39:14 (CST)Happy Thanksgiving to all my commrades in arms. May you eat to much and enjoy the joy of your family.
Art Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Texas USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 18:27:17 (CST)From Paul Zawicki:
Recited by John Wayne. It'll bring a tear to your eye.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 01:28:14 (CST)
From Father Ken:
Peace and All Blessings,
KRS+
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, November 29, 2006 at 01:06:14 (CST)
Hello all Boomrangs, Bountyhunters, and Wingnuts.
I served with some of you during 67-68 as a maintenance superviser and 2nd (White)Flight Platoon Sergeant in Bearcat. 1SG Croley and Major Patnode were the unit top leaders. In 1975, I last saw CSM Croley in Ft Rucker where he worked as a civilian. Colonel Patnode stopped by my office at Ft Rucker Post HQ for some quick admin work I believe. It was great seeing them. I just now found this super website. It would be great to here from some of you. Barney,Floyd Davis, Wally and others.
God Bless!!
Leo
Leo Cruz <leo.s.cruz2@boeing.com>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 08:57:44 (CST)Whenever anyone asks me to relate some of my experiences in Viet Nam I simply reply that I had it better than some and worse than others. One thing I always comment on is the good times (we have a way of creating them) and the comraderie that comes out of an otherwise miserable part of our lives. I believe I fooled myself into thinking I was not carrying to much of a mental "load" with me when I returned to the world as we knew it. That thought was with me until I re- connected with the 191st and Tulsa. I cannot xpress the emotion(s) that took plece during the ceremonies there to be followed, once again, in Branson. I know all of you feel what I'm saying and , after reviewing Diana (Kidd) Forans letter of 11 Nov again this AM and getting that "old feeling" I felt I had to air it out. If this seems like an old guy rambling, so be it! Good health & happiness to all of you and your families during this holiday season and the years to follow. It's an honor to be part of this brotherhood. Kevin
Kevin Kenney <popsk2003@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 07:17:26 (CST)I would like to wish every Boomerang and Bounty Hunter a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Joyous Holidays.
As we find more of our brothers and their families and they establish contact with us through our wonderful website, we are indeed fortunate. Thanks to Bill Janes.
Please support Stan Cherrie’s efforts for each of us to find a brother and get him to the next reunion in 2008. Finding brothers and families of departed brothers is a great gift any time of the year.
You are the finest group I have had the privilege to know. You have enriched my life in many ways.
Peace be with you.
Bud Patnode, Boomerang 6 May-Nov 67, President, 191st AHC Association
Bud Patnode <bpatnode32@msn.com>
Cottonwood Heights, Utah USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 14:50:23 (CST)News from Ed McKee -- Hi Everyone,
At 11:31 a.m. today Shannon and John became the proud parents of a brand new baby boy. Shannon and the baby are both doing fine. Anyway, here are Colton McKee Seidel’s vital statistics: 6 pounds and 10 ounces; 19.5 inches and strawberry blond hair.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, January 05, 2007 at 16:44:11 (CST)
========
Here is a sneak peek at Ed McKee's new Grandson, Colton, and Ed's daughter
Shannon - Picture courtesy of John Seidel, proud Dad:
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 23:35:04 (CST)
In case you haven't noticed, I suggested to Bill to start a Now/Then page so we could post pics of when we were in the 191st and pics of what we look like now. So post the pics!!!
Bruce Cromwell <bjcromwell@verizon.net>
celina, oh USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 18:26:58 (CST)Ran across this website by accident last night, Was up reading,laughing & crying all night. It fell like coming home again. Thanks to Bill and everyone for all your hard work to put this together. If any of you remember me, drop me a line. Larry
Larry D. Floyd <ldthedd@yahoo.com>
Poteau, Ok USA - Monday, February 05, 2007 at 20:54:36 (CST)Here's some news from ABC -- Good stuff -- Click on the Picture to watch the
video:
Welcome Home
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 02:56:26 (CST)
My name is James D. West. To some I was known as Don and others as Jim. I served at Bearcat from May 1967 until May of 1968. I went over with the unit from Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
I don't remember many people by name but I can invision so many.
If you served during this time I would truly like to communicate with you.
I worked with the 606th Transportation team for awhile and then I was crew chief on the Wing Nut with Lt. Shannon as the pilot.
If any of you know any whereabouts or how to contact Shannon I would certainly appreciate locating him.
Please contact me any of you from the 606th or the 191st.
I just today found this site and am so appreciative of the hard work and dedication from all that have had a part in comprising and keeping it updated.
As always may God Bless and Keep You.
Regards,
Jim West
James D. West <westj_jwest@yahoo.com>
Lake City, Fl USA - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 15:46:34 (CDT)
In that our 2008 reunion could be scheduled
anytime between the summer and fall of 2008, it is time to hear from those who
might be interested in hosting our next reunion.
Article II, Section 1 of our bylaws states “
any person or group desiring to host a reunion shall submit a request to the
Board of Directors in writing through the President at least one year prior to
the next General Membership meeting, setting forth in detail the proposed plans
for the entertainment of the reunion which it wishes to host”.
Please submit requests no later than June
30, 2007. Let us hear your ideas.
The 191st AHC Association
PMB-213
2736-B Towne Centre Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 19:39:59 (CDT)My name is Shawn Robinson and I am looking for someone who might know my Dad. His name was John Allen Robinson and he served in the Army. I have his military records and they tell me he served with the 191st
Assault Helicopter Company in 1971. If you could point me in the right direction I would be grateful thank you -- Shawn
Shawn Robinson <gemini@neo.rr.com>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, April 04, 2007 at 03:25:32 (CDT)Do you have any info or pictures of UH-1C (maybe then a B) 66-15107 that was with your unit 67-68? --
Hugh Mills
LTC ret USA
Darkhorse Scouts
69/72
Charliehorse Guns 71
Hugh Mills <HMills16@aol.com>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 23:07:43 (CDT)TO ALL WHO SERVED AND THOSE THAT WAITED AND TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL. WE THANK YOU AND KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. Virginia and Harold Stitt
Virginia and Harold Stitt <hstitt@comcast.net>
Huntsville, PA USA - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 17:08:04 (CDT)Hi Bill and to all my brothers of the 191st all these hot muggy days in North Carolina makes me think of those days at Bear Cat and Dong Tam just wanted to say hello and to let the guys that I spent an important part of my life with that you are always in my thoughts. I still can hear BOB HEINMILLER telling me ;SLICKS ARE FOR KIDS;
ANDY BURNEY <rufusjr@windstream.net>
SANFORD, NC USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 21:38:48 (CDT)Just wanted to say great job to Bruce Cromwell for that 191st Video. It appeared to be a labor of love. For those who haven"t seen it, go to the pictures page. Thanks Bruce.
Bill Flores <bill_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Friday, July 27, 2007 at 11:56:44 (CDT)Hi Folks
I just received the following from Diana (Kidd) Foran:
"I thought you might want to know and share with the members that our very own Kevin Kenny has been asked to sing the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox. The game is at Fenway Park, Red Sox vs Devil Rays this Tuesday August 14."
The game is at 7 PM eastern time, and I am scrambling to see if I can get it.
If you can, please record it and let me know.
Bill
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Monday, August 13, 2007 at 00:24:13 (CDT)
Bill/Diana: Thanks for the "plug". Performed last night and it was truely an honor just doing the National Anthem. Adding Fenway to the mix was great. Sorry there was no TV coverage but, should I recieve a DVD from the Red Sox, I'll let you know. Thanks again & best to all the 191st family. Kevin
Kevin Kenney <popsk2003@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 06:24:04 (CDT)Here is a picture of Kevin Kenney singing the National Anthem at Fenway. Hopefully, I will soon have a video to post as well.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 16:15:28 (CDT)
Congratulations Kevin. I Can only imagine how moving it was for you and everyone in attendance.
I have your "Danny Boy" on my i-pod and whenever it comes up I usually have to pause and go into "remembrance" mode. Thanks so much for sharing your gifts. Roger
Roger Barkley <rvbarkley@fuse.net>
USA - Monday, August 20, 2007 at 06:05:40 (CDT)Nice web site, like going back in time, remember some things like it was yesterday, was in maintenance and one of the flight platoons, dont remember if it was 1st or 2nd flight. will check in from time to time. Mike
michael lashley <michaelblashley@bellsouth.net>
TurnersStation, KY USA - Monday, September 17, 2007 at 13:04:00 (CDT)Kevin Kenney sings the National Anthem at Fenway Park, August 14, 2007. Boston Red Sox vs. the Devil Rays
OR
Click on this picture for video provided by the Boston Red Sox
This video is presented with permission from the Boston Red Sox
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 20:27:26 (CDT)
I just listened to Kevin singing the National Anthem and I have only one word for that performance, MAGNIFICENT!!! Kevin, you not only do your family proud, but the 191st as well. God bless you and yours.
Bill Flores <bill_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Monday, September 24, 2007 at 12:17:33 (CDT)Best of wishes to all my fellow 191 ahc brothers;but especially a very heart felt greeting goes out to the brother, that participated in the mission we flew on this date {SEPT. 30 1968 in A. O of BEN TRE. BILL I know you and Larry Miller surely remember .How about any others who remember that day, I thank God for all the pilots and crews that left BEAR CAT on an early sunday morning, to go on what might have been the most devastating missions we ever flew, while I was CHIEF on 66-835 SUNSHINE SUPERMAN,a name on the door when I got my ship. I also can;t help but have since of sadness when I remember that was the day we lost a brother GLENN LAWFIELD,again thank you to all the crews that helped us get back home that day. God truely was looking down on us that day.
ANDY BURNEY <rufusjr@windstream.net>
sanford, nc USA - Hi Andy,
Yup, I remember 30 September 1968. It is astonishing to me that it happened thirty-nine years ago.
You, Me, Larry, and all that flew that day remember it.
We remember Glenn Lawfield this September 30th. and we honor him with the respect of friends that care.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - I just noticed that the 08 Reunion will be at Louisville,Ky!
Count me in!
Bruce Cromwell <bjcromwell@verizon.net>
Celina, oh USA - Hi folks. The website was down for a while early this morning undergoing some repairs. Sorry for the inconvenience -- Bill
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at 09:38:03 (CDT)Hi Bill, Just finnished watching the A L playoffs,and could helpgo back and play the National Anthem being performed by one of our very own BOOMERANGS, we see a lot of sporting events over a time, but I don,t believe that any version ever sung played, in any fashion can come close to the anthem by KEVIN KENNEY.It is so heartliftin to not only hear The Anthem sung with such feelin but, even more to actually see the same feeling in the face and smile of the person sining it.but most of all it can make anyone hearing it feel it also, It may sound a little bit cornny to some, but if anybody needs to feel a good touch of COLD CHILLS,just click on the video and hang on its GREAT!!!
ANDY BURNEY <rufusjr@windstream.net>
sanford, nc USA - Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 22:51:42 (CDT)I received two emails today about "The Man in the Doorway" by Michael Ryerson.
The emails included a recitation of the poem, by the author. Happy to say, Michael has given permission to publish his work on our website. It is remarkable work from one of our Vietnam Brothers.
It is on the main page under Poems, or click here:
http://www.191ahc.org/ryerson.htm
Thanks to Dave
Schwartz, and Bill Flores for bringing this great work to my attention.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 00:09:10 (CDT)
Hi Guys sorry I hadn't written, but had two surgeries in Sept and I guess I don't heal like I use too. Good thing is that I can't go back to work unitl Jan 08. Hope you have a great time over the holiday season. Art
Arturo Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Tx USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 13:49:25 (CST)Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Joyous Holidays to all Boomerangs and Bounty Hunters and their families. Thanks to Bill Janes for maintaining this web site. Hope to see many of you at the 2008 reunion. Peace be with you.
Bud Patnode, Boomerang 6 May-Nov 67, President, 191st AHC Association
Bud Patnode <bpatnode32@msn.com>
Cottonwood Heights, Utah USA - Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 13:33:14 (CST)Address Change for the 191st Association:
The Mailing address I had previously published is going to change because the mailbox storefront where I had the mailbox is closing. The NEW address is:
191st AHC Association (or Bill Janes)
3330 N. Galloway Avenue
#304-90
Mesquite, TX 75150
I will be updating the address across the website, but wanted to post a note here. Best to all, Bill
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 01:48:43 (CST)
Greetings. I am John Kennedy. I served at Soc Trang, 66-67 in the 336th AHC and the 121st AHC. The biannual Delta aviation units' reunion is going to happen 6-8 June at Fort Rucker. I have been connected with the previous reunions in 2002, 2004, and 2006 as, among several other tasks, the name badge maker. Our usual means to announce the reunions has been the 162nd AHC web site but it is unavailable this year. If you will help spread the word, please email me at kennedyj101@mdhsi.com or call 706-327-4112 for detailed info. Thank you,
John
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 01:41:30 (CST)While I think the version of the National Anthem by Kevin Kenney is one of the best I have heard, there is a ground swell of approval for the Cactus Cuties. Give this link a look, and remember all that is right with America.
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 01:27:15 (CST)
I just received an email from John Kuzma. He is a Nephew of John Petric who was my CO and killed on 3-2-69 along with 5 other Men. He asked me if I had any pictures of John, which I don't. I'm sure some of you have some pics of John and if you do , could you please email them to me and I will forward them on to his Nephew. Thanks in advance. Hope to see you at the Reunion this Sept in Louisville.
Bruce Cromwell email address is bjcromwell@verizon.net
Bruce Cromwell <bjcromwell@verizon.net>
Celina, oh USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 23:15:08 (CST) Bill: I appreciate your vote and those who have commented previously. It really comes down to the feeling that one, no matter who, is singing The Anthem from the heart & not just another song to perform. When it's performed wher you don't feel like turning it off, as so many do today, then whomever the performer is, has my blessings. I know all of you, the 191st family, know what I'm saying. Looking to see you all soon. Kevin
Kevin Kenney <popsk2003@yahoo.com>
Arlington, MA USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 06:34:35 (CDT)Any Watch Repairman among the group? I have a SEIKO self winding watch purchased in counrty 1968 vitange, model 7009-876A I won it a VHCMA reunion. Hate to throw it away, local repair says not worth fixing, I give it to a repairman. Let me know I'll ship or bring to our reunion.
Arturo Almaraz <aalmaraz@hot.rr.com>
Killeen, Tx USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 11:17:56 (CDT)ALL 191st VETS ARE WELCOME TO RIDE WITH THE COMBAT VETRANS OF AMARICA MOTORCYCLE CLUB (VFW POST 1503 DALE CITY, VA.) TO THE WALL TO PAY RESPECT TO OUR FALLEN HEROS OF ALL WARS THIS MEMORAL DAY IN MAY. PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU CAN, IT WILL BE AN HONER TO HAVE THE 191st IN ATTENANCE WITH US.CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO. JWHITE9402@AOL.COM
JIM WHITE (MOUSE) <jwhite9402@aol.com>
STAFFORD, VA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 15:18:56 (CDT)I got this poem in email from a Vietnam Vet. It is powerful in a quiet way, and I think it is worth reading:
I REMEMBER
I remember a war oh so far away
As if it was just yesterday
I remember the times and places
But not the names or the faces
I remember when you ate a meal
How it made you feel
I remember working at night
To avoid the fright
I remember the EVAC hospital being as active as a pair of
bee hives
And the loss of so many lives
I remember the company clown who took his life
Because another man took his wife
I remember the incoming mortars and rockets
And the men who had pictures in little lockets
I remember when we moved, at the airfield for seven days I
was stuck
With nowhere to sleep but under the truck
I remember the very young girl that I had to kill
And I always will
I remember the days and days of rain
But can remember nothing that will ease the pain
I remember the drinking to forget
And wish now that drinking would make me forget
I remember hearing the freedom birds as they came and went
every day
And on the day my turn came, feeling as though I was running away
I remember all the men I left there, that I considered to
be friends of mine
And hoping they would be fine
I remember the good times and the bad
And that over there was the last breath many a man had
I remember going and looking into the gates of HELL
And hoping everything will be well
I remember how I was before I went there
But to be like that again there is no prayer
I remember, I remember, I remember
But how I wish I could forget what I remember
Larry R. Southerland, Copyright 2000, All Rights Reserved
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:11:15 (CDT)
Wow!! That is really quite a poem Bill. Thanks for sharing.
Bill Flores <bill_flores@sbcglobal.net>
Visalia, Ca USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 12:34:25 (CDT)Hi Folks,
I received an email regarding UH-1H 68-16104. This H model was assigned to the 191st from 09/69 - 10/70, so if you were at Can Tho you may remember it. It is now a member of Army Aviation Heritage Foundation in Ozark, AL, and is still flying.
http://www.armyav.org/aahf_intro.htm
Glenn Knight from AAFH was wondering if anybody remembered flying or crewing this ship, and if there were any pictures of it from 'Nam. If you have any, send them along and I will pass them on to Glenn.
Here is a pic of 104 today:
Bill Janes <billj@191ahc.org>
Mesquite, TX USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 14:23:57 (CDT)
Hello everyone, Does anyone know if any members are in Alaska? I'l be in Alaska this summer flying a State of Alaska Fire Fighting contract. We start in Tok in May and then move around the state. I'll be flying a blue and silver UH1N (AKA Bell 212). If your in Ft. Greeely, Fairbanks or central Alaska this summer give me a call...435-632-0573...warning Cell service is spotty up there.
Ken Carlton
Bounty Hunter 36 and Green Delta707...Dong Tam 3-69 to 9-69 then Can Tho til 3-70
Ken Carlton <rimrock@infowest.com>
St. George, UT USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 16:42:43 (CDT)
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