Larry Swails 212th 65-67

Larry Swails, 212th 65-67 passed away recently. I spoke with the widow. Services will be after the Corona Virus. The plans are he will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Roy Barbour, 595th 70-71

Roy Barbour 595th 70-71’s daughter recently let Ernie Ayala know that her father passed away. The attached photos are of the service program and a personal message from his daughter to Ernie.

Jerald (Jerry) R. Schmidt 212th 67-68

I just received the obituary for Jerald (Jerry) R. Schmidt 212th 67-68. Jerald’s Obituary Jerald R. Schmidt, (Jerry) age 73, Shiocton, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  He was born on May 18, 1946, son of Roger and Deloris (Winterfeldt) Schmidt. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1968 in … Read more

Jerry Carlson 981st 67-68

This is from Jerry Carlson 981st 67-68. I located the Art Sampson  family from Montana who donated my dog Boots.So I have talked to 3 of them.   Started writing these.I just realized I should have written one about training Boots in Lackland.  Should have been #1.Lord bless you and thanks INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAM DECEMBER … Read more

Charles (Chuck) E. Milner 981st 67-68

I just got this from Paul Friedrich, 981st 68-70.  MILNER, Charles Eugene “Chuck” 76, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kelley Milner; daughter, Joy Milner; daughter, Jerrie Pellizze and husband, Patrick; sister, Jan Milner; stepson, Kit Kelley; stepdaughter, Kathi Hancock and husband, Mel; … Read more

Reunion 2021 Update

In December I met with the event coordinator (Emily) at the Strater Hotel and discussed our upcoming reunion.  At that time I was thinking the first week in June but she told me the cost of rooms would be $200+.  She said if we made it the end of May we could do rooms for … Read more