Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Bill Di Dio [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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Rattlers and Firebirds...on March 17th, 2007, thousands of our "brothers" (Gathering of Eagles) will be in Washington, DC to protect the "Wall"...see you there! http://www.usvetdsp.com/feb07/eagle.htm
February 17, 2007 - ,
Don Roof [E-mail]
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Hey 501ST Rattlers/Firebirds : Great Web Site! Brought back many memories. I was a Crewchief with the 118th Thunderbirds/Bandits in 65-66. Always think of you guys whenever I hear Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire". You claimed it as your themesong in 65/66 ! Hope life has been kind ! Bandit #3 (Heavy Hog)
February 11, 2007 - West Seneca, NY USA
Pat W. Emery, Jr. [E-mail]
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In memory of WO2 Patrick Wallace Emery, Sr. 3/16/40-1/11/97. Served with the "Rattlers" in 1965. Rest in peace, Dad.
January 11, 2007 - Globe, AZ
Pat W. Emery, Jr. [E-mail]
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I'm glad to hear of the return of the remains of our men. We must continue to pressure our government and that of Vietnam to return ALL our soldiers remains. My regards to the families, God bless you all. Happy New Year to my heroes, the "Rattlers/Firebirds".
January 1, 2007 - Globe, AZ
John Mateyko [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Rattler21
The remains of three MIA Rattlers/Firebirds have recently been identified. We should make an effort to be at their internment. I trust information will be posted on our home page as it becomes available.
December 30, 2006 - Lansing, Ill US of A
odell suttle [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Maintenance with 151st Transportation Detachment
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Merry Christmas to everyone!!!! I think of the people I knew in Nam every day---not just Holidays. Today is starting out pretty rough, dark, dreary and pouring rain but reading the Guest Book helps a ton. I was in the 151st June 1966-June 1967. I think we should all make an effort to get the address of someone in Irag and send them cards to let them know we care. Sometimes I wonder what the people who were killed in Nam would think of the changes in America if they could suddenly be brought back to life. A lot has happened. 25--December--2006
December 25, 2006 - Fountain Inn, SC USA
Bernard (Wayne) Bell [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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Merry Christmas to all
December 24, 2006 - Black Diamond, Canada
Greg Arndt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
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Wonder when and where Wayne will be buried. Was very happy to see three of our missing Firebirds have been found and can be returned home. Hopefully some former unit members can be there.
December 24, 2006 - Huntsville, Al USA
Tony Medeiros [E-mail]
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Hello Rattlers!! Anyone remember a William "Bill" Brousseau? He was with you guys I believe in the 151st. He is my father in law and my hero. He just recently passed 2 months ago from Multiple Myeloma. I am in the process of obtaining his records to be sure he is added to this site. He loved all you guys and told me quite a few stories. He will be so greatly missed. Merry Christmas to all of you and thank you for all you did!!!!! Tony TonyMeds@comcast.net
December 21, 2006 - Norton, MA USA
john stephen patrick [E-mail]
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Merry Christmas Dad
December 16, 2006 - , NY USA