Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Donna M. Ortman [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
It just came across your web-site and found my dad's picture. He was SSG Leslie L. Wilson. He died on June 4, 1996 from cancer. I miss him everyday and have been in tears for 20 minutes after seeing his familiar picture with his arm over the Rattler's unit sign. If anyone remembers him I would like to hear from them. Thank you.
July 16, 2002 - Hamilton, OH USA
Joe Schenke [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: ?
This web site gets better every time I check it out. Gary White is doing a great job.I was at the St. Louis reunion, my first one. Hope to see more of the guys from 1964-65 in Washington, DC in 2004.Joe
July 12, 2002 - Chicago, IL USA
Bruce Swander [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
SFC Robt (Bob) Rounsefell had an article in your May/97 Newsletter. Does anyone know how to get ahold of him? Pls email me as I have someone trying to locate him.
July 11, 2002 - Washington, DC USA
Charlie Harper [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: NULL
As a former "Widow Maker" from 1969, I want to thank Ron for making this happen. I've been curious for a great many years what happened to mayn former colleges. This is such a great way of getting Rattlers together and healing old wounds.Charlie Harper 03/1969 to 12/1969
July 5, 2002 - NULL, Maine USA
Randy Billings [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Ratler 17
Just wanted to say Web Site looking good and Rattlers and Firebirds have a Great July 4,2002 "GOD" BLESS AMERICA
June 30, 2002 - Eiddington, Maine USA
Donald R Weston jr [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
I first want to say you guys did a super job on this updated web site!I have been here 4 times in the last 2 days I can not keep from comming here.I remember hearing and seeing the guys names and faces here.I have heard a few stories about what happened over there but some things were so bad my father had to stop because I was still a kid. I remember asking who won the war and he said you win when you come back alive when you loose you die!The main thing he said was he was only trying to keep the guys he was with alive and the machines flying.Can anybody tell me a few stories about him?Or how he was good or bad?I think this would help him out if he joined the group or went to a reunion .Maybe he can find some peace here.
June 22, 2002 - Neunkirchen, Saar Germany
Ron Seabolt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: NULL
RATTLERS and FIREBIRDS...A former crew chief of the Snakedoctor, Tom Bokkes (EM 70-71), recently contacted our Association. During the conversation Tom mentioned that he had the actual nose cover taken off the last Snakedoctor in September 1971. He hand carried it home and has had it hanging on his wall in his workplace for years now. Tom has now donated this work of art to our Association. Chuck Carlock received it on 6-20-02 and assures me it is a beauty. This item will be mounted and displayed at all future reunions. If you have something gathering dust that has direct ties to our unit, please consider donating it for the enjoyment of hundreds of our men. If you went dead, what would your family do with these things?
June 21, 2002 - Terrell, TX USA
Whiz [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 12
Gary, you are doing a fantastic on this site. I know it takes a lot of work and time to do this, thanks for the labor and love!! Whiz
June 20, 2002 - Alexandria, VA USA
George F. Bailey [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Rattler 29
Great new look for the site. I just checked out the remembrance page. When the comments start rolling in that's going to be the most powerful page in this site. Thanks GaryGB
June 11, 2002 - South Orange, NJ USA
Raul O. Guerrero [E-mail]
Former: NULL NULL with NULL
Call sign: NULL
Gary, you are to be complimented on the tribute you pay those that gave their lives. It is for the living to keep their memories alive, and you Sir have picked up the challenge and are to be commended. I salute you
June 11, 2002 - Lee's Summit, MO USA