Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Greg Arndt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: NULL
The slick and Firebird on the home page. Who has the honor to be in the Rattler slick and what is the number of the Firebird?
October 2, 2002 - NULL, Fl. U.S.
Karen Renee Brown (Wilson) [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
SSG Leslie L. Wilson (PeeWee) was my DAD. My sister Donna found this site and was blown away to find Dad's picture. We love and miss him very much.Would love to here from anyone who remembers Dad.Thanks,Renee
September 27, 2002 - Pensacola, Fl. U.S.
fred alvis [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
hi guys. nice web site. gunner/ chief with ghostriders 60th ahc and 129th ahc ,bulldogs, 71 / 72. Was at reunion on kokomo and heard about helivets web site. Welcome home brothers
September 22, 2002 - indianapolis, in NULL
donald r weston sr,sfc,usa (ret) [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Other with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: NULL
armament repairman/door gunner '64-'65. would like info on other guys. my son told me about this page, seems to be a 71st avn page. also served 334th AWC '68-'69 and 334th AHC 4/'70-9/'70
September 15, 2002 - NULL, NULL NULL
al sever [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
Best book yet on Helicopter war--Check out XIN LOI,VIET NAM on Amazon or B&N sites. Crew chief on Charlie model guns, Slicks and Mike Model Infrared Gunship.
September 12, 2002 - Montoursville, pa NULL
Mark Rogers [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
My father's name is Michael Rogers. He served with the Firebirds in 1966 and 1967. I just wanted to say how much I truely appreciate everyone that served in Vietnam with my father. Everyone one of you all are heroes to me, especially my father.
September 11, 2002 - Annapolis, MD U.S.A
The USA [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
Dear Vietnam Veteran,I know I should have written much sooner.I can’t say why I did not. Out of fear of admitting to myself you were there fighting a war. Or maybe ashamed; ashamed that I never accepted the things you felt you had to do.Whatever it is, I know it must hurt.Believe me when I say it hurts me more. I have the burden of your hurt plus that of my own; the pain of not being able to show my true feeling toward you.I am not writing this for the months you served in Vietnam, but for the many years, you were left alone with only your brother Veterans. You served proudly and it went unmentioned.For a long time, I’ve wanted to express the words. The words an honorable Veteran needs to hear.For a long time, I’ve wanted to hold you during your times of pain.God knows I wanted to.And only He knows why I never found the courage. I do not remember what I used to say; maybe I do not want to remember.All I know is I hope that it is not too late to give you those things now.For years, you tried to be part of my world. Doing everything to please me, just to be noticed and given a little time and understanding…I look back and see the demands I placed on your shoulders when you were young. “Fight your weakness, and always show strength to others around you.”Who was I to make such a demand?I sit here with tears in my heart, finally admitting to myself the one weakness you must have seen in me and never questioned.My inability to say the words that I know would have meant so much to you.“Welcome Home.”You served your country honorably.Please hear these words now, from my heart. Please give me a chance to be part of your world now. The world I should have been part of long ago.Love,America
September 10, 2002 - Washington, DC USA
Dale Engel [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler18/Firebird18
Gary,Number one, classy, impressive, top shelf, tits, outtasight, helluva job on the web site. Appreciate your hard work as I'm sure all the Rattlers/Firebirds do. Congratulations on a job well done. I'll have a cold one waiting for you in DC.
August 29, 2002 - Overland Park, KS USA
Sean McCarrigan [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
I have just been doing a search on the net for family tree purposes. I am interested to find out more from your Vol IV No.2 1998 newsletter. You have an article by Charley Sparks (EM 69-70) called "My first ever ear story". In the story he makes reference to a plane called McCarrigan (629). Could you please give me some information on the significance of the word McCarrigan as that is my family name. Regards,Sean McCarrigan
August 19, 2002 - Dunedin, Otago New Zealand
Phil Wood [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: 1st Plt 685 and 546
Gary, You are to be commended! This web site is LOOKING GREAT! And getting better every time I check it!! To those of you that I promised copies of some of my photos, I hav'nt forgotten! I loaned out the prints to a fellow Rattler for a special project right after the reunion and will be getting them back shortly, so don't dispair! Hoping to hear from other unit members. Phil Wood("Woody")1st.plt.68-69
August 19, 2002 - Lancaster, Ohio USA