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230 entries.
Danny Deitz from Keizer, Oregon wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Found site thru Big John. In Vietnam February 1969 - February 1970. Welcome home everyone. This is unbelievable! Big John, thank you for tracking me down. And thank you and your wife for setting up this website. It's amazing! I just got the letter you sent that actually went through Las Vegas, where my daughter lives and found me here in Keizer. This has brought back so many memories. You can't imagine how many times I have thought about folks in 2nd Plt. Here's a little history. After 7 months with the Company, I was transfered to 3d Bde HQ, where I worked as a clerk for Col. Mattox, our Brigade Commander. He was the Col. that flew his own chopper and was quite heroic. I remember when he landed one evening when we were out on a sweep and he and SGM White stayed with us for the ambush patrol that night. After Vietnam, I was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas, where I became a tanker and tank commander. Once off active duty, I guess I didn't have enough, got into the Reserve system and into Special Forces. After a total of 26 years of jumping out of planes and humping rucks, I retired as a Master Sergeant. Go figure. I am now a Lieutenant with the Salem Police Department, and ready to retire. I am still married to the same girl, almost 37 years and have two daughters and 3 wonderful grandkids. I am convinced this is all because of all of you. Thanks. (original message dated March 3, 2005) Email: dandeitz@msn.com
Conrad Garcia from Baytown, TX wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Found site thru Big John. In Vietnam Feb. 69 - Jan. 70. Kelly, it's great to see that you have been located. I got a few pictures of you. If you would like me to send them to you, email me at: conrad@etchouston.com Hope all is well and hope to hear from you soon. (original message dated February 13, 2005)
Kenneth Kelly from Charlotte, NC wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Found website thru a letter from Big John. In Vietnam from mid July 1969 to mid July 1970 with 2nd Platoon. Glad to see someone has taken the time and effort to brng all of us together. Thanks, John. Look forward to perusing the website periodically and touching base with all of you. (original message dated February 13, 2005) Email: mkelly14@carolina.rr.com
Dave Smokes Schimmoeller from Fort Jennings, Ohio 45844 wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Found website thru Big John. In Vietnam from June 5, 1968 to June 5, 1969. I would like to THANK Big John and his wife Laura for all they have done. I sure would like to hear from you guys that I served with. It has been way too long. SMOKES (original message dated January 14, 2005) Email: dlschimm@bright.net
Matias Herrera, Jr. from Edinburg, Texas wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Found site thru Big John. In Vietnam Feb. 8, 1969 - May 25, 1969. Hello to everyone who served in Vietnam. I would like to give special thanks to those who served with me. Especially Conrad Garcia who took the time to give me a visit. I hope to be able to make it to the next reunion so I can meet with all my buddies, and get to know those who served before me, and those who came after I was there. (original message dated January 14, 2005) Email: mtxherrera@yahoo,com
Conrad Garcia from Baytown, Texas wrote on June 24, 2009 at 10:02 pm
In Vietnam January 69 - January 70. George, great to see that you have been located. I've thought alot about many of you guys. How can you be reached, clicked on email and nothing came up. Thanks for your kind words. I always felt like I could have done better. Take care buddy. (original message dated January 14, 2005) Email: conrad@etchouston.com
George I. Woodman from Glendale, AZ (originally from New York) wrote on June 24, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Found website thru Big John. In Vietnam from August 69 to August 70. Let's help Big John find the rest of the guys that were there in 68 and 69. I would like to hear from everyone that spent some time with me in Vietnam. Sgt. Garcia knew his stuff and we were all better off for it. (original message dated January 9, 2005) Email: redskinsw@cs.com
Cal Johnson from Davis, Oklahoma wrote on June 24, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Found website after a call from Big John Quintrell. In Vietnam from January 1968 to January 1969. I'm still here and will welcome hearing from any of you! (original message dated January 8, 2005) Email: cal.johnson@sbcglobal.net
Edward Lotterman from St. Paul, MN (originally from Chandler, MN) wrote on June 24, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Found website from email from John Quintrell. In Vietnam in 1970, Company A, (Admin) 173rd Abn Bde, LZ English. I went through BCT at Ft. Lewis WA, Sept-Dec 1967 with Robert Cohen. I am pretty sure he was the Robert Cohen who was killed in your unit. I have a platoon photo showing him and I. Have cropped out a smaller shot showing just him. We went to different AITs, so never saw him after December 1967. We were not close friends but were in same squad and slept two bunks apart. If anyone wants a photo, I am glad to email it. It is amazing that 36 years have passed. I was in the 82nd for awhile after AIT and jump school, had a Platoon Sgt E7 (promoted before they added E-8 and E-9) in the late 1950s. He had combat-jumped in Sicily and in Normandy and with the 187th RCT in Korea. A good guy who had gone through alot. All of us 18 and 19 year olds thought he was an old man. He was 44 years old! And that was less than 24 years after his D-Day jump. Now I am 53 and Cohen would be close to 60 if he were alive. (original message dated December 16, 2004) Email: elotterman@pioneerpress.com Website: http://www.edlotterman.com
Jason Bruns from Washington, IL wrote on June 24, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Found website thru Big John. Russ Bruns is my father and I just finished my tour in Iraq in support of the 3/2ID (STRYKERS). My whole life I've heard my father talk of the guys he served with and his pride in serving. It's from those stories that I find myself over here and serving with the same caliber of soldiers that he served with. After leading convoys here in Iraq I've found a new appreciation for what all of you must have gone thru and no matter what rank any of you may have been, this Staff Seargent will always salute you. (original message dated November 9, 2004) Email: jason.bruns@us.army.mil
Gary Wasemann from Valparaiso, Indiana wrote on June 24, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Found sound by web surfing. In Vietnam as 3rd platoon leader 2nd Wolfhounds March 1969 to August 1969 Company B. Proud to be a Wolfhound. (Original message dated November 8, 2004) Email: garywasemann@comcast.net
Robie Prater from Somerset, KY wrote on June 24, 2009 at 8:56 pm
John, the site is still great. Keep up the great work. I met other guy who knew Freddie because of you. Thanks, Robie (original message dated November 3, 2004) Email: praterrobie@hotmail.com
Charles Lilly from Paintsville, KY (originally) wrote on June 24, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Found website looking around for info. In Vietnam 1966 - 67. Served with the Big Red One. I was researching your site for info on Freddie Hannah. I grew up with this fine young gentleman. Freddie did as we all did, served with honor and I won't let it be forgotten in my lifetime. (original message dated September 7, 2004) Email: doc1stdiv@yahoo.com
Paul Naso from New Jersey wrote on June 24, 2009 at 8:46 pm
In Vietnam 1968 - 1969. I spoke to Willy Williams last week and had a great conversation with him. This guy will always be a hero to me. He was the ultimate soldier. He received 3 Bronze Stars and 2 Purple Hearts. He would love to hear from the rest of the outfit. (original message dated July 26, 2004) Email: Paul_Naso@ml.com
Kathy Ide from Colorado Springs, CO wrote on June 24, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Found the website thru my cousin Bob Kelly via Big John. My brother, Lt. Ide, died with the Wolfhounds. To all of the men who my brother served with -- and the Wolfhounds who adopted him after he died with you -- thank you. This day, and these memories have been a gift. (original message dated July 7, 2004) Email: kide1121@aol.com
Lois Tomsic from Cleveland, Ohio/Clearwater, Florida wrote on June 13, 2009 at 1:05 am
I was watching the National Geographic Memorial Day Special about Arlington National Cemetery. When they started talking about Vietnam, it brought memories of my cousin, Tommy. I did a google search to see if there was anything online about him. Thank you for remembering him.
Bob Kelly from Sammamish, WA (east of Seattle) wrote on June 3, 2009 at 4:50 am
Found website thru, who else, The Man BIG JOHN Quintrell. My cousin was 1st Lt. Donald W. Ide. He was 1st Platoon Lead, Co. C. First of all, thanks to everyone who served this great country and sacrificed their lives, limbs, sanity and blood for the rest of us back home. My cousin, 1st Lt. Donald W. Ide, was 1st Platoon leader, scouting an area with 2nd Platoon the day before he was supposed to lead his group into the area, and was unfortunately killed May 25, 1969. I was almost 15 when Don died and had only a few fond memories of him, mainly my 3 brothers wrestling with him the year before in our back yard in Edmonds, WA, promptly and politely "kicked out butts". He was my father's favorite nephew and my hero. Two years later I joined the Marines at 17. The "Mini" Vietnam Wall Memorial has once again made it's trip to the Puget Sound area (I missed it a few years ago). I searched thewall-usa.com website for a panel and line number and found it along with a huge surprise, a picture of Don in Trang Bang in April '69. I was overwhelmed and grateful to have seen his smiling face once again. Quite blown away to tell you the truth. Don was a great man and I still miss him immensely, especially after having seen his picture. I welcome any communications and stories from anyone that knew or had served with him, and hopefully some more pictures anyone has. It sounds like the Wolfhounds are a grand bunch of guys, I hope to hear from you soon. Don is survived by his sister Kathy and brother Doug, also a Vietnam Vet. His father was a retired general, working around the world for the State Dept. (Beirut, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Vancouver B.C.) and drowned while fishing with his grandkids off Camano Island, WA. His mother passed away in October '98 from heart failure. The whole family is very special to me, but none more than Don. I truly miss that man. You Wolfhounds stick together - life is really short - we're only on this planet TDY then it's off to the BIG reunion! God Bless you all. Thanks BIG JOHN, I appreciate what you've done! (original message dated July 2, 2004) Email: bobk@stioptronics.com
John "Big John" Quintrell wrote on June 3, 2009 at 4:27 am
To all the guys that attended the reunion this past week I want to thank you all for your participation and support. All of us experienced a huge level of encouragement and a sense of comradeship. To those that did not attend, you will have a chance in 2006. We decided to have a reunion every 2 years. Please continue to call the guys in the directory and let them know they were dearly missed. You all made this past weekend one of the best in my life. Wolfhounds Forever! Big John (original message dated June 17, 2004) Email: shkdive@msn.com
Daphne (Butler) Foster from Alabama wrote on June 3, 2009 at 4:18 am
Found website thru Big John. My Daddy, Bill Butler was in Vietnam. I don't really know what to write ... I've always been proud to say that my Daddy was a Vietnam vet. You guys went thru so much ... I know most of us can't even begin to imagine. A lot of times when I see or hear something about Vietnam, I think to myself, "My Daddy was there." Today has been one month since we buried my Daddy. Please pray for our family. I'm proud to say William "Billy, Bill, Alabama" Butler is my Daddy. I think you guys are GREAT and I have a lot of admiration for men and women who give their time (sometimes their life) to serve in the military of this great country! (original message dated June 11, 2004) Email: tandddfoster@knology.net
Vickie from Alabama wrote on June 3, 2009 at 4:09 am
My dad, Bill "Alabama" Butler was in Vietnam. Please continue to pray for "Alabama's" family. It has been so hard since he passed away on May 8. You are all heroes to me ... (original messaged dated June 1, 2004) Email: vblanks@charterbank.net

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