Rattler/Firebird Guestbook
frederick l smith [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Crew Chief with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: firebird
GREAT REUNION: really good to see all of you, just setting out by the helicopter, and talking old times, although all the stories are the same, they came from the people that lived them, which is the story in itself. I sat and talked with Jim Pfister, about what they endured as POW'S. those that survived as POW'S, after the fact, Jim still likes to talk his chickens, and his 80lb cat. thank you for being there with us Jim. we all went through our own level of hell, we must remember those of us that did not make it home.
May 31, 2021 - rochelle, il USA
Hal Bowen [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 16 & 3
Another great reunion thanks to the efforts of Ron and all the guys who have a hand in setting these up and transporting the display artifacts. We visited New Orleans again on Sunday. Bourbon street is still wild. Spent Monday afternoon at the Aviation Museum at Ft Rucker and bought a new wood slick model complete with door guns. Also swung thru Ft. Benning. Both Rucker and Benning have changed so much I had a tough time finding my way around them. Finally arrived back home on Wednesday, tired but very happy after a wonderful week back down memory lane. Hal
May 28, 2021 - Wake Forest, N.C. USA
John E. Reis [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Maintenance with 151st Transportation Detachment
Call sign:
well home safe and sound from a great and wonderful REUION . THANK YOU RON and all the great people behind the scenes . Ray great tour . . It was small but fun seeing all the people again . THANK YOU AGAIN see you you all in two years with the great lord taking a liking to all of us.
May 26, 2021 - Rio Rancho, N.M. usa
greg arndt [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
Another special reunion and a great job, as usual by Ron. I hope everyone knows and appreciates the work and effort he does to make these reunions so good. I don't know if people realize we probably would not have reunions if not for him. A very special and large thanks to the tall man!!!
May 25, 2021 - Huntsville, Al USA
Gene Britt [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 3/4
Rattler 3/4 can't wait. Stopping in Enterprise, Al spending nightwith 93 year old Aunt.
May 17, 2021 - Statesboro, GA United States
Gene Britt [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
Rattler 3/4 can't wait. Stopping in Enterprise, Al spending nightwith 93 year old Aunt.
May 17, 2021 - Statesboro, GA United States
Roger (Shortround) Hobbs [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Door Gunner with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign:
Sorry I could not make to the reunion My wife had a stroke and cant be left5 alone WE have no one to take care of her God Bless maybe the next one Clear righ Shortround
May 17, 2021 - Long Beach 90813, Ca
John E. Reis [E-mail]
Former: Enlisted Maintenance with 151st Transportation Detachment
Call sign:
Hi well are here in Mobile will be checking on Tuesday. Looking forward to seeing you all . It has been a rough year but we made it.Sorry but a lot will not be there and believe me we understand. the next one will much better .
May 17, 2021 - Rio Rancho, N.M. USA
Hal Bowen [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with 71st Assault Helicopter Company
Call sign: Rattler 16 & 3
We're all packed and leaving early tomorrow. Will spend tomorrow night in Marietta, Ga leaving a short drive to reach Mobile Tuesday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing all Rattlers and Firebirds in the Snake Pit. Hal
May 16, 2021 - Wake Forest, N.C. USA
Gary Fischer [E-mail]
Former: Officer Pilot with Company A/501st Aviation Battalion
Call sign: Rattler ??????
The Group might be smaller this year but the stories will be just as BIG. As one of the "Originals" that met you as you flew in on that December day in 64 I say "Welcome home brothers". See ya in Mobile.
May 16, 2021 - Ocala, FL United States