Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
Mel Jones [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Firebird 92
Love the website. Sure sorry I missed this year's reunion, but had to be in California with a new grandbaby. Keep up the good work. Mel Jones, Firebird 92 (OF66-67)
May 25, 2002 - Boys Ranch, TX USA
larry smith…{smitty} [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: rattler11..tail #231
great web site..great reunion..thanks to the pilots..crew chiefs and gunners..who made so many great memories in my life..you will always be in my prayers...love you guys...two gun smitty
May 25, 2002 - laurel, ms USA
PATRICK BOLTINGHOUSE [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: FIREBIRD 90
AGAIN GREAT SITE. JUST WANT TO UPDATE MY INFO THAT WAS OMITTED AND ADD TO IT. NEED INFO ON:1. WHO SHOT ME IN THE BACK OF MY SEAT (RIGHT)? SEE NEWSLETTER2. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHO THE OTHER CREW MEMBERS WERE ON MY FIRST FLIGHT, WHEN I WAS RUNNING THE 40MM. THE AIRCRAFT COMMANDER WAS RICHARD BIANCHINI (SOUNDS LIKE BE-IN-KEENY).
May 23, 2002 - SACRAMENTO, CA. USA
Gary White [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 19, Rattler 5, Firebird 96
My apologies to you all. I just noticed that the script that handles the guestbook entryform was ignoring the years you were with the unit.It's fixed now. Sorry for the inconvenience.I also note, with dismay, that in manipulating the files, I inadvertently lost the most recent guestbook entry. This was a mistake on my part and I apologize to the person who posted it.Gary
May 23, 2002 - Overland Park, KS USA
Ron Taylor [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: tail number 762
Great reunion really looking forward to the next. Ron Seabolt and your crew thanks for all you have done for everyone. You'll never know how much it is appreciated.
May 20, 2002 - Las Vegas, Nv USA
Ron Olson [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 10
My second reunion. I had a great time. I finally got to thank then ( Major) James for standing up for me, 32 years after the fact.....now that's patience! Thanks to Ron Seabolt for caring and all who help him.
May 19, 2002 - Norfolk, Ne USA
Jim Adams [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: 26, 19 & 16
Went to my first reunion this month and it was great. You guys did a great job.
May 19, 2002 - Nevada, MO USA
James A. Surwillo [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 201
Hey, Great reunion and now to follow up with another better than ever web site. What's next, a memorial service in Washington D.C.? It was wonderful seeing Steve Lively, Paul Jolly, Kaiser, JR Gann just to name a few. I would like to challenge each member to locate just one former Rattler or Firebird that is yet unfound and bring them them home by informing them of the association. Maybe we can talk Ron into a door prize for the person who locates the most. Take care, James A. Surwillo 71stAHC F-Troop
May 19, 2002 - Whittier, CA. USA
PATRICK BOLTINGHOUSE [E-mail]
Former: Warrant Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: FIREBIRD 90
GREAT SITE, THANKS TO ALL THAT ARE SETTING IT UP. NOW FOR THE QUESTION: WHO WAS THE GUNNER THAT SHOT ME IN THE BACK...OF MY ARMORED SET?
May 18, 2002 - SACRAMENTO, CA. USA
Bill Di Dio [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Public Information/Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: NULL
Great to have a site to compete with the other chopper units...after all, we were the best!
May 18, 2002 - Pembroke Pines, FL USA