June 17, 2010

Things to do

• Fishing info
• Sun Cruz Casino, minutes from anywhere along the Grand Strand, waterfront in historic Little River Hamlet, offers the Myrtle Beach area?s most unique group attraction an exciting twice daily Las Vegas-style cruise, live entertainment, delicious meals, loose slots, popular table games, sports book and views of the area's most scenic waters.  Local shuttle bus transportation is also available, cost is encluded in the fun book.  SunCruz is the Carolina's most popular adult entertainment experience.

Dear Men,
I am retiring from writing websites.  My Nephew Andy, whose domain redwarriors was hung on will be removed.  Andy no longer does artwork.  I moved to Florida.  The domain name redwarriors.org will have to be continued by someone else if you want it to remain.  It is paid for until Jan, 2011. Anyone who would like to step forward to manage it, please reply to me before Jan 11, 2011.  You may wish to bring this up at the reunion.  To bookmark the root file, go to http://port-works.com/red_warriors and drag the Indian head into your favorites or bookmarks. This will work for a long time. I can still make changes like adding new reunions or letters.

If I am physically able to attend a September reunion, it will be the big Battalion reunion a week later. I have never attended one of those.  Enjoy the reunion.

I'm conducting a survey to find out how many of you might be interested in purchasing a copy or copies of either or both of the 1969-1970 battalion year books that were produced in Vietnam.  One is dated 1969 (black cover); the other is dated 1969-1970 (blue cover).

Over the years I've been asked by several Association members if I could get the books printed.  Only recently have Jim Daniels and I been able to work out a way to get copies of the books printed in their original format and colors, both hardbound.

I am not looking for a commitment, just an feel for how many to order initially.  With the costs of printing, binding and shipping, it is estimated that the price will be in the $35.00 to $40.00 range, plus an approximate $5.00 shipping fee.

If you think you might want to purchase one or both, please contact me either at 815-369-2330 or thearmyspast (at) mchsi (dot) com
Louis Roumagoux

Comments on the 2010 reunion

I hope you guys are planning to attend the next battalion reunion in St. Louis, Sept 2-5, 2010. For more info on registration and rooms go to www.redwarriors.us
Hope this finds each one of you doing well and I do hope to see you all in the Gateway city Larry Glaze

It might be better to have one of the reunions in a different month.  We could easily be missing out on old members who cannot attend a September meeting.  If there are any Red Warriors out there who would like to attend a reunion at a different time other than in September, and suggest a great Army reunion friendly place, please send an email to Ken Henkel
You may want to consider this for 2011 and beyond.

I don't think that is possible to schedule a reunion at a time that works for everyone.  Someone always has a conflict.  I know that I had three different places to be when our last reunion was scheduled.  In my case, mid to late September for 2010 fits well into my schedule.  I have a lawn care business and simply can't get away during late spring and summer.  By September 17^th I can take a few days off.  Beach Cove sounds like a great location.
Don Senecal

I have no problem with the date or time.  I'll go whenever.
Fred Smith

Regarding the reunion at Myrtle Beach, SC in September 2010, that is a perfect time for us, and we vote to keep it at that time. Thank you, Cleveland & Judy Rife; B. Company - Vietnam Vet.

Myrtle Beach in September 2010 is a great time for my wife and I. Thanks.
Jim Phillips

I don't have the number of veterans that came but think it was about 30.  Most of them brought a wife if they have one.  Edward Gregory lost his wife six weeks ago but he came anyway.  Joe Fegan made it because of people who donated towards his cost of the flight.  There were three new faces there.  Cleveland Rife, Tom Kerns and Lou Perry.  Capt Childs did not come, nor did Ken Henkel, Jack Leninger, Larry Burney and Bill Warner.
Ellie

I am fine with the dates Debbie set-up.  Sooner or later is fine by me.  She did a great job on this Evansville reunion.
Joe

I would like to say that I think the next reunion for me is all about being with John Cribb.  I think that the majority of the guys feel the same.  I really hope that you will be there next time - September 17^th through the 19^th at Myrtle Beach.  The casino boat or the Shriners being in town are not a concern for me - but I do have to say that I think that the guys that served in Vietnam in my mind take precedence over anyone.   I was so impressed with the job that Debbie Rice did at the last reunion that I would not question any decision that Debbie made including date, time, place, etc. Rollan Garrison
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

Letters

Ginny Martin, the sister of SGT Clarence "Paul" Burleson, brother Bravo Co. member who died on 9 Mar 69, would like any information anyone might remember about him or that firefight.  More info coming as to squad and platoon.  His promotion to SGT came in after his death.  I knew Dean well and the rest of that SRP.

Pearl Harbor Day

Friday Mornings at the Pentagon

I recently attended a showing of "Superman 3," here at LSA Anaconda.  We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings.  As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature.  All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through the National Anthem the music stopped.

Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the State's? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments; and everyone would sit down and call for a movie.  Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place.

Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward.  The music started again.  The Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention.  And again, at the same point, the music stopped.  What would you expect to happen?  Even here I would imagine laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to start.

But here, you could have heard a pin drop.  Every Soldier continued to stand at attention.  Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was filled with the voices of a thousand Soldiers, finishing where the recording left off:

"And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.  Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"

It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq.  I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you here.

"For Those Who Fought For It, Freedom Has A Flavor The Protected Will Never Know."

London, England

Honors given to Bravo Co.

Vietnam Veterans Reunion Ride By On September 12

Chapter 6 members participated in a special ride by for Army Veterans from the 4th Division, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry, B Company which fought in Vietnam.  The surviving members of the company, which suffered extensive casualties in May of 1969, have held annual reunions for the past four years.  This year's was at the Holiday Inn on Highway 41 at Lynch Road.  The men had not been told ahead of time why they were to gather at the front of the hotel, only that a surprise was waiting for them. 

From a RT member

LINKS

Internal Red Warrior links

Vietnam Map

• Big 2007 reunion picture
• Photos from Mark Youngberg
• Honor our heros
  
• Top's life
  
• Larry's pages
  
• Old Letters
  
• Big 2005 Reunion photo
  
• Help copying from web pages
  
• Tim (LT) Murphy's song, THE WALL
• NVA, units near Kontum, 1968

External links open in new browser window

Paul Judge's pages about his brother:

• Charles Mark Judge, Jr
• Charles Mark Judge, Jr  page two.
  
• Charles Mark Judge, Jr third page.
  
• Charles Mark Judge, Jr fourth page.

• Ann Margret in Vietnam story.
  
• Ia Drang Valley 12 July 1967
• Nikki's pro-Vet site
  
• Vietnam vets honored by their children
• GHOSTS IN MY CLOSET
  
• Vet's Home ,  a top Veteran site
  
• The Ivy Dragoons
  
• Jack's book
  
• 4th Infantry Division
  
• Military.com page
  
• RedWarriors.us
  
• go to the the wall-usa