WELCOME
This is
the first guestbook and will be updated as the old one gets
full.
| Name: | denny dedert |
| E-mail address: | dedert@insightbb.com |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | I was just young enough that I did not have to serve in the military, although my age group was one of the last to register for the draft. To all those that did serve: THANK YOU and WELCOME HOME some 30 years late! |

| Name: | David Hume |
| E-mail address: | metamorfus1@yahoo.com |
| Unit: | D.Co. 14th Engr.Bn Camp Evans 68-69 |
| Comments: | Tim: I don't believe that I signed this new GB.So here I am.Glad you had a good time at the reunion.Roger Heaton spoke to me of you.I see that the Co. from Delta had signed you GB.I have been thinking about him for years.You have done a great job on this site.. Brother..Dave Together Then, Together Now...Peace |

| Name: | Gary William Slattery |
| E-mail address: | gslatt@chartermi.net |
| Unit: | |
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| Name: | Angie Botts-Cundiff |
| E-mail address: | lilcundiff@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | I'm so glad that cousin Tim sent me this link. There are so many interesting facts and photos. Great site, and everyone take care. |

| Name: | Harry Avant |
| E-mail address: | havant@centurytel.net |
| Unit: | Americal |
| Comments: | Great Site. |

| Name: | John King |
| E-mail address: | jking3@tampabay.rr.com |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | You guys did good work. You must have been heavily exposed to Agent Orange. |

| Name: | jeff adams |
| E-mail address: | sappermigra@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | 59th Eng Co Combat Airborne |
| Comments: | I served with the 59th En in Panama from 90-94. If I am not mistaken the same unit desiganate as yours. I was there when Panama's Flag was cased again in 94. This was one of the best times of my life. The 59th ( part of the 193rd Inf Bde) was a SAPPER company split with one platoon Airborne and one Air Assault. The only land we cleared was small LZ/PZ and objectives. We were a light unit so it was hand tools or demo. Regardless I am proud to have served under the number 59th which has such a great legacy. If I am correct pls drop a line. AIRBORNE |

| Name: | Jerry Barrett |
| E-mail address: | JerryABrtt@aol.com |
| Unit: | USNavy 72-83 |
| Comments: | NICE Home Page,I'm in Voc-Rehab,IDL services,THE VA just got ME A New DELL 4600 Dimension,2.8 Ghz,256MB, XP-Pro,Loaded, Computer,Corner Workstation Desk,Big Mans Leather Chair,& DELL on line Training-1 year Courses,NOW I Can Prepare for MY DRO Properly! I Want to learn WEB-Design,CAD,&Small... Buisness Ops. I'm 30% DAV, LOVE{Hadit.com},They Helped Me Get My NSC- Pension,& are Helping Me Prepare MY DRO case coming Up... at VARO St.Pete,FLa. Jerry Barrett, JerryABrtt@aol.com |

| Name: | Phyllip A Pacheco |
| E-mail address: | jackgeorgeanna@aol.com |
| Unit: | 59th L.C |
| Comments: | tim just got this thing and having some troble with it but I will get it right.I hope I will see you at the next reuion just call me or send me email. love you all and miss you hope to see you soon? |

| Name: | Ruth Fairlamb |
| E-mail address: | ruthfairlamb@aol.com |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | Very expressive, emotional and unforgetable. I feel as if I know those brave men who where involved. THANK YOU Vinny for bring this to me. |

| Name: | Neva |
| E-mail address: | NevaK@BellSouth.net |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | What an informative and impressive site, Tim. Thanks for letting me know about it. Neva From the Botts Family site. |
| Name: | Ron Hoyt |
| E-mail address: | rovihoyt@npacc.net |
| Unit: | Charlie company 14th Combat Engineers |
| Comments: | Vietnam 67-68- What a great pleasure to meet you at our Louisville Reunion TIM. I heard nothing but great things about you from the men you served with in Nam. You have put together a great website. Continue the good work on it. Hope to see you at future 14th Combat Engineer Reunions. Reunions are a great place to visit with fellow vets that understand what we all went through and survived. Welcome home Brother!! |

| Name: | James L. Wasson |
| E-mail address: | wasson1929@aol.com |
| Unit: | H&S 14th Combat Engineers |
| Comments: | Was in Korea 1953&54 served in what I thought was one of the best units in the Army. Just returned from reunion that was held in Louisville, Ky, where I met some of the men that have signed the 59th LCC guest book. I have great admiration for all the vietnam veterans, they were serving in a harsh country where no one knew friend from enemy. It has taken many years for the American people to honor not only the Korean Vets, but also the Vietnam Vets. We answered the call of our country, what more can a man do for his country than to serve when called upon. |

| Name: | Frank Reyes |
| E-mail address: | Rebromeo@aol.com |
| Unit: | Charlie Co. 14th Combat Engineers |
| Comments: | Having had the pleasure and Honor of knowing and serving with THE MAN, Tim Botts. I without question consider him my friend. Tim and I met more years ago than either one of us cares to mention.To this day,he is a great friend to have. Thanks my Brother. Welcome Home. |

| Name: | Terry Braid |
| E-mail address: | Trailsendtrucker@earthlink.net |
| Unit: | 59th L.C. |
| Comments: | Just an update on my E address Hope to see you this summer. |

| Name: | Jerry Pipkin |
| E-mail address: | jpipkin12003@msn.com |
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| Comments: | I viewed this site after I received a message today on my answering machine looking for my Uncle Lowell T Renshaw which served in the Unit. Sad to say he passed away June 22, 2003 of cancer from agen orange. He left a wife, 2 sons amd 3 grandchildren at the time. I guess the war will never end for some out there. I spent 11 years in the Army myself and know the need to connect with old friends. And to get the bad news that one has fallen brings it all back again. Bless you all and hope you have many more years to enjoy. |

| Name: | Curtis E. Massengill |
| E-mail address: | CMassy1200@aol.com |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing Company |
| Comments: | I just wanted to think Tim for putting all the time and hard work it must have taken to put this site up. I was with the 59th in 69 and 70. Their were some great and brave men in that company. I'll never forget that time of my life. Phu Bai's Alright then on past Dong ha to bad Khe Sanh C-2 and Alpha 1. I love all you guys, and especially those who as they say today (had my back) Thanks to all that helped me make it back to the land of the big PX.. You'll never know how much you all mean to me. |
| Name: | William Harmon |
| E-mail address: | harmon_will@yahoo.com |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing Company |
| Comments: | Was in 59th in 68 to Oct of 69. Was in Ryder's 3rd herd. Ran Shark 99 when it was running and ran Shark 96 some of the time. Was in Ashau Valley most of my time there. Was with Woodman when we found the first big gun. Great job with web site. |

| Name: | wayne zack |
| E-mail address: | incombat@optonline.net |
| Unit: | 59th LC |
| Comments: | landed in dec 68 and assigned to the 591st light equipment co. transfered to the 59th in the spring of 69 till aug 70. happy to come aboard. I will be sending in some new pics for the website. MOS 71H20 Company Clerk |

| Name: | jack wilson |
| E-mail address: | jackgeorgeanna@aol.com |
| Unit: | 630th engr le 1965-1966 |
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| Name: | bill kimbrell |
| E-mail address: | plowmaster71@bellsouth.net |
| Unit: | 60th engr |
| Comments: | very good site. |

| Name: | Dave Nelson |
| E-mail address: | dnelson50677@yahoo.com |
| Unit: | 501st Land Clearing |
| Comments: | I was with the 501st Land Clearing (formerly 86th LCT) from March 68-April 69 |

| Name: | Kim Merida |
| E-mail address: | kimbones73@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | ARMY |
| Comments: | My father, Lester Merida was in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was with the 517th Engineer Company 35th Engineer Batallion 529th Ordiance. I have been searching for members of his batallion and I have found Rodney Smith. Rodney knows my father and that is very exciting for us. I can't tell you how "THANKFUL" for all the soldiers that has and are serving this country.. All I can say is "THANK YOU". Love Kim Merida |

| Name: | Rodney M. Smith |
| E-mail address: | palligood@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | 59th LC 3rd.Plt.68-69 |
| Comments: | To all our brothers lost and found. May all of you have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.Hoping the new year will enable us to find our lost brothers and bring us together again.The best of the holidays to all the brothers and their families and may we meet up again. Love to all of you. |

| Name: | Joseph Short |
| E-mail address: | josephshort@comcast.net |
| Unit: | 595th Engineer Company (LE) |
| Comments: | Some of our guys were TDY with you with our dozers. I was Company Clerk from March 68 to Apr 69 at bearcat and Camp Viking,near Dong Tam. |
| Name: | roger smith |
| E-mail address: | |
| Unit: | 59th LC 70-71 |
| Comments: | Thanks Matt for getting in touch with me on April 16 2005 |

| Name: | JIMMY R. ALLIGOOD |
| E-mail address: | palligood@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing Company |
| Comments: | I SERVED IN VIET NAM 69-70 |

| Name: | Mike Sagehorn |
| E-mail address: | susan.mike@verizon.net |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing Company |
| Comments: | I was in the 59th from Feb. to Dec. 1970. I was in the motorpool. For the first 6 mo., I drove a fuel truck along with Martin Rowe. The rest of my time I operated the wrecker/tow truck. Thanks for this web site. It is great to hear about my old company. If anyone knows about Martin Rowe or Terry Roberts, please let them know I'd love to hear from them. |

| Name: | Charles "Chuck" Driver |
| E-mail address: | ccdriver@sbcglobal.net |
| Unit: | 27th Engr Btln |
| Comments: | Served with 27th Engr from Sept 68 til Nov 69. |

| Name: | George V. Arrieta |
| E-mail address: | gva3m@netbeam.net |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing Company |
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| Name: | David lynn cade |
| E-mail address: | lynn122458@yahoo.com |
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| Comments: | very good site thanks coz from the info |

| Name: | Richard Calmes |
| E-mail address: | rcalmes@webbizcorp.com |
| Unit: | HHC 45th Eng Group |
| Comments: | Your photos brought back a lot of memories. of Aug 68 to Aug 69 |

| Name: | Harry Avant |
| E-mail address: | havant@centurytel.net |
| Unit: | Americal |
| Comments: | Great Site. |

| Name: | Carol Marcantel |
| E-mail address: | c_marcantel@bellsouth.net |
| Unit: | |
| Comments: | Thank you |

| Name: | T.A.(Stoney)Byrne |
| E-mail address: | insage2001@yahoo.com |
| Unit: | 59th L.C. |
| Comments: | I got a phone call a couple of weeks ago from
Butch Bowman(blew me away).Anyway you guys new me as Sonny if anybody
cares or remembers.Tim, I don't know you but this is a magnificent site
and I look forward to the reunion this year in Branson, I'll be there. God bless all you guys and I pray eveyone is healthy and well. Thanks again for this wonderful site,Tim Stoney (sonny)Byrne Timothy A.Byrne |

| Name: | William DeAtley |
| E-mail address: | p.deatley@bresnan.net |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing |
| Comments: | Hello this is "D" from the 59th LC 9-10-1969 thru 2-12-1970 and again 10-8-1970 thru 12-9-1971. I looked at the photo album it brought back lots of memories. I served in Co. B 577th Eng. Bn. (const) 8-9-1967 to 7-1-1968 then the 59th then 137th Eng.Co.(LE) 2-15-1970 to 10-6-1970 then to the 59th again then 1st Cav Div. (am) S&T Co. 3rd Bd. 1st AV Div. 12-10-1971 to 5-30-1972. On your websight I didn't see any mention about the rocks that moved that were really big giant lizards. Another memory I had was when a bunch went to a swimming hole to get clean and came up with ringworm, I didn't get it because I was putting a pan up on the dozer. I hope to hear from some of you. Write or email. If you don't hear back from me through email then a virus or worm got this computer. We have had 2 in a year that fryed the mother board and ate the hard drive. "D" Bill DeAtley |

| Name: | JAMES RICHEY |
| E-mail address: | |
| Unit: | 59th ENGR (LC) |
| Comments: | l014 KICKAPOO STREET Hiawatha,KS 66434 |

| Name: | James (Jim) V Scronce |
| E-mail address: | jimscronce@earthlink.net |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing |
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| Name: | William DeAtley |
| E-mail address: | p.deatley@bresnan.net |
| Unit: | 59th Land Clearing |
| Comments: | Bill is on the road right now. He is a OTR driver. I called Bill on his cell phone after Carl Cain called today. Bill or D as you all called him just couldn't believe it. In a few days Bill will be home for a few days off and he will look at this site. I really enjoyed looking over all your pages. Pat, Mrs. William DeAtley |
| Name: | Harry Avant |
| E-mail address: | havant@centurytel.net |
| Unit: | Americal |
| Comments: | Great Site. |
| Name: | John King |
| E-mail address: | jking3@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | You guys did good work. You must have been heavily exposed to Agent Orange. |

| Name: | Neva |
| E-mail address: | NevaK@BellSouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.southernscripts.ourfamily.com |
| Home: | Ohio/Florida |
| Comments: | What an informative and impressive site, Tim.
Thanks for letting me know about it. Neva From the Botts Family site. |

| Name: | Ron Hoyt |
| E-mail address: | rovihoyt@npacc.net |
| Unit: | Charlie company 14th Combat Engineers |
| Home: | Millerton, Pa |
| Comments: | Vietnam 67-68- What a great pleasure to meet you at our Louisville Reunion TIM. I heard nothing but great things about you from the men you served with in Nam. You have put together a great website. Continue the good work on it. Hope to see you at future 14th Combat Engineer Reunions. Reunions are a great place to visit with fellow vets that understand what we all went through and survived. Welcome home Brother!! |

| Name: | James L. Wasson |
| E-mail address: | wasson1929@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hometown.aol.com/wasson1929/index.html |
| Unit: | H&S 14th Combat Engineers |
| Home: | Longview, Texas |
| Comments: | Was in Korea 1953&54 served in what I thought was one of the best units in the Army. Just returned from reunion that was held in Louisville, Ky, where I met some of the men that have signed the 59th LCC guest book. I have great admiration for all the vietnam veterans, they were serving in a harsh country where no one knew friend from enemy. It has taken many years for the American people to honor not only the Korean Vets, but also the Vietnam Vets. We answered the call of our country, what more can a man do for his country than to serve when called upon. |
Sunday, September 26th 2004 - 06:56:16 PM

| Name: | Frank Reyes |
| E-mail address: | Rebromeo@aol.com |
| Unit: | Charlie Co. 14th Combat Engineers |
| Home: | West Covina, Cal. |
| Comments: | Having had the pleasure and Honor of knowing and
serving with THE MAN, Tim Botts. I without question consider him my
friend. Tim and I met more years ago than either one of us cares to
mention.To this day,he is a great friend to have. Thanks my Brother. Welcome Home. |

| Name: | jeff adams |
| E-mail address: | sappermigra@hotmail.com |
| Unit: | 59th Eng Co Combat Airborne |
| Comments: | I served with the 59th En in Panama from 90-94. If
I am not mistaken the same unit desiganate as yours. I was there when
Panama's Flag was cased again in 94. This was one of the best times of my
life. The 59th ( part of the 193rd Inf Bde) was a SAPPER company split with one platoon Airborne and one Air Assault. The only land we cleared was small LZ/PZ and objectives. We were a light unit so it was hand tools or demo. Regardless I am proud to have served under the number 59th which has such a great legacy. If I am correct pls drop a line. AIRBORNE |

| Name: | Jerry Barrett |
| E-mail address: | JerryABrtt@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Holidays Ceramic@aol.com |
| Unit: | USNavy 72-83 |
| Home: | 904-381-1305 |
| Comments: | NICE Home Page,I'm in Voc-Rehab,IDL services,THE
VA just got ME A New DELL 4600 Dimension,2.8 Ghz,256MB, XP-Pro,Loaded, Computer,Corner Workstation Desk,Big Mans Leather Chair,& DELL on line Training-1 year Courses,NOW I Can Prepare for MY DRO Properly! I Want to learn WEB-Design,CAD,&Small... Buisness Ops. I'm 30% DAV, LOVE{Hadit.com},They Helped Me Get My NSC- Pension,& are Helping Me Prepare MY DRO case coming Up... at VARO St.Pete,FLa. Jerry Barrett, JerryABrtt@aol.com |

| Name: | Phyllip A Pacheco |
| E-mail address: | steelmusicman@yahoo.com |
| Unit: | 59th L.C |
| Home: | Bacliff tx |
| Comments: | t6im just got this thing and having some troble with it but I will get it right.I hope I will see you at the next reuion just call me or send me email. love you all and miss you hope to see you soon? |

| Name: | Ruth Fairlamb |
| E-mail address: | ruthfairlamb@aol.com |
| Comments: | Very expressive, emotional and unforgetable. I
feel as if I know those brave men who where involved. THANK YOU Vinny for bring this to me. |
Friday, August 13th 2004 - 07:35:03 PM

| Name: | Leslie Lee |
| E-mail address: | landshark5570@aol.com |

| Name: | C.P. Dunnigan |
| E-mail address: | cpdunnigan@cfl.rr.com |
| Unit: | 687th Engr. L.C.C. 18th Engr.Bde. |
| Home: | Fl. |
| Comments: | I was in the cut with the 687th from 3/1/70 to the
end in 12/71 stand down in camron bay. Rode a plow, loved to yoyo hell of
a ride and rode the 50 after I lost my plow. Would love to here from any of the plow jockeys from the 687th I guess we don't have a web site. Glade to have been a part of the show. |
Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 03:31:07 AM
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Name: |
Chris Meixelsperger |
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HHC 14th Eng. |
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Home: |
Monterey |
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Comments: |
Great web site Tim. Frank Reyes turned me onto
it, he also sends his greetings. I was in the 14th Eng. at Fort Ord, Ca.
from 85-87 as a heavy equipment operator. I ran a road grader mostly.
After that I went to the 78th Eng. in Ettlingen, Germany for 2 years. I
really enjoyed the pictures on this site as they remind me of when I was
in the service. There's a certain look of Engineer and I recognize that
look in these photo's. |
Friday, May 28th 2004 - 09:05:42 AM
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Name: |
Greg Burgess |
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Unit: |
59th LC |
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Home: |
Singer La. |
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Comments: |
Well there it is! Found all this good stuff by accident, was in 2nd plt. 69-70. Glad you had a roster, i,ve got oldtimers diease and wouldn,t remember a lot of the guys,but I do remember Tim , BILLY Driver, MOON DOGGIE , RED HINERMAN and a bunch of the other guys you too Mr. MULE. I will have to get back to you guys about all this www.com stuff when one of the kids get in tonight. BEST WISHES TO ALL......THEREW IT IS1 |
Monday, May 24th 2004 - 08:15:26 PM
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Name: |
jackie pounds |
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59th |
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Home: |
orlando florida |
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Comments: |
keep up the great work you all knew me as papa san pounds hope to here from you guys soon if you want write to me at email or call me at 407-380-0021 |
Sunday, May 23rd 2004 - 02:20:38 PM
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Name: |
Patrick Meyer |
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Unit: |
59th. L.C. |
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Comments: |
59th. L.C. 1969-1970 |
Tuesday, May 11th 2004 - 02:13:05 AM
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Name: |
Ponciano Hernandez Jr. |
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Unit: |
577th engineers |
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Home: |
California |
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Comments: |
I was with the 577th engineers a co. construction near the village of Don Duong worked in the quarry from 1970 to 71 left October24-71 ( nickname taco ) sp4 Hernandez leave highway 1 from phan rang to highway 11 it's about hour drive lots of rice paddys and banana groves along road before you get to the foot of the mountains then you travel up the mountain it winds all the way up until you reach the top and there was my base camp |
Friday, April 30th 2004 - 03:44:52 AM
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Name: |
Mike "Ski" Brozowski |
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Unit: |
59th Engr. Co. (LC) |
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Home: |
Wilkes-Barre, PA |
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Comments: |
Served in the 59th from 12/68 to 12/69. I was the
CO's driver (Capt. Baker) and company mailman, was there for the formation
of the unit in Cam Rahn Bay, went to Dong Ha, Quang Tri, Phu Bai, and the
A Shau Valley. |
Monday, April 19th 2004 - 08:54:28 PM
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Name: |
phyllip pacheco |
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Unit: |
59th |
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Comments: |
will see you all at the reunion in Ga this year hay tim you looking for a gig. sure can use you to play the mandolin for this one song.will tell you at the reunion. |
Monday, April 12th 2004 - 07:45:57 PM
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Name: |
gary ted jones |
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Unit: |
59th land clearing |
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Home: |
cookeville tn |
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Comments: |
Tim-- great job on this web site. stumbled on it yesterday... i ran dozier 70 in the 2nd platoon. wish red hinnerman from W V was on here.. anyone remember roger barkley from harlin co ky-- 10 ton driver-- good bunch of men in the 59, we all looked out for each other..all of you get in touch with me if you want to, would be great to hear from you... may GOD bless all of you and your families. LOOK TO THE EAST.. ted jones hopper. |
Monday, April 12th 2004 - 10:49:13 AM
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Name: |
Jim Fitzgerald |
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Unit: |
630th Engineer Co. (LE) |
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Home: |
Lapine, Or. |
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Comments: |
Tim and all the 59th Land Clearing, |
Friday, April 9th 2004 - 08:51:35 PM
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Name: |
RAMIRO SALINAS |
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Unit: |
14TH ENGINEERS C CO. |
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Comments: |
IT BRINGS LOTS OF MEMORIES OF THE FINE JOB YOU ALL DID THERE, I USED TO MINE SWEEP THE ROADS AND WE YOU SOME YOU YOUR DOZER DRIVERS WITH US. THANK YOU AND WELCOME HOME BRO. RAMIRO SALINAS |
Monday, April 5th 2004 - 02:45:36 PM
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Name: |
CARL D. (RED) CAIN |
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59TH |
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Home: |
FAIRMONT-W.VA. |
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Comments: |
THANKS TIM FOR ALL YOUR CONTINUED WORK ON OUR WONDERFUL SITE--------YOU AND ONLY YOU KEEP US ALL IN TOUCH AND INFORMED-----CARL |
Monday, April 5th 2004 - 10:51:31 AM
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Name: |
Bob Giles |
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Unit: |
14th Eng.Bn. |
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Home: |
Pa. |
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Comments: |
I remember what you guys did, day in and day out. Took alot of guts. |
Thursday, March 25th 2004 - 05:19:45 PM
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Name: |
Bill Mathews |
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Unit: |
59th |
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Home: |
Apopka, FL |
Monday, March 22nd 2004 - 09:35:31 PM
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Name: |
Geoff "tiny" Denight |
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Comments: |
I think it's great that we are all able to stay in touch thanks to Tim and all of his hard work on our site. |
Monday, March 22nd 2004 - 10:47:12 AM
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Name: |
David Clark |
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Unit: |
59th Engr Co (LC) |
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Home: |
Lanesville, IN |
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Comments: |
Served in the 59th from July 69 - May 70. |
Friday, March 19th 2004 - 06:21:37 PM
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Name: |
james neal casey |
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Unit: |
59th mechanic |
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Home: |
north carolina |
Friday, March 19th 2004 - 07:59:59 AM
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Name: |
Lionel Roach |
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Unit: |
59th Engr. (LC) |
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Home: |
Bluffton, Texas |
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Comments: |
Commanding Officer, 1969-1970. Retired LTC. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 09:27:20 PM
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Name: |
Larry E Roberts |
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Unit: |
59th engineers lc |
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Home: |
South Shore, Ky |
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Comments: |
I served in phubai. quang tri dong ha, then to chu lai with Capt Roach and Lt Korn. I was in headquarters platoon 1970 with the radio operators and medics. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 08:18:44 PM
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Name: |
Luke Shook |
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Home: |
Jobstown, NJ |
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Comments: |
My uncle was Boyd Shook. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 06:53:03 PM
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Name: |
Harold F. Pendergrass |
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Unit: |
59th LC |
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never thought I would make it this long or far. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming WOW! WHAT A RIDE!!! |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 05:42:55 PM
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was in the 59th fall of 71 worked in the maint. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 05:33:22 PM
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Lori Shook-Reed |
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My Brother, Boyd Shook, lost his life in 'Nam - July 1970. My daughter found your site during a school project on Veteran's Day. It re-opened a whole new chapter in my life and at the same time..healing a lot of the pain. I know that it had to have helped many others. Tim...your site is just awesome. BOYD IS MY HERO...and I thank all of you that have served for my freedom. May God Bless You All. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 05:23:37 PM
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Leslie Lee |
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59th landing |
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Home: |
Ketchum,OK |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 05:21:21 PM
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James "Neal" Casey |
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59th mechanic |
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Home: |
Dudley ,N.C. |
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E-5, 69 to 70, took over for motor daddy when he got short. Tim has created a tremendous site and has put me in touch with people I thought I would never talk to . Thanks. you may also reach me at jcasey5@earthlink.net, |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 04:02:18 PM
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Frank Reyes |
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Charlie Co.14th Combat Engineers |
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Home: |
West Covina |
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I served in Vietnam in Charlie Co 14th Combat Engineers on FSB Nancy, just off Hwy 1 about 10 miles south of the DMZ as part of my 1st tour,I did 3 tours in Nam. I knew Tim Botts when he was TDY with us on Nancy.He was a friend then as he is now. It was one heck of a ride. I like to think in my Hart that we did our jobs with pride.I am vey proud to say that I am a Vietnam Veteran.Welcome home to all our Brothers and Sisters. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 03:50:14 PM
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Name: |
Frank Reyes SSG Ret. |
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E-mail address: |
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Unit: |
Charlie Co 14th Combat Engineers |
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Home: |
West Covina, Cal. |
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Comments: |
I served in Charlie Co,14th Combat Engineers In
Vietnam as Part of my 1st Tour, I originally came from the 2/7th Ranger
Detactment Air/Cav in 69/71 I did 3 tours In Nam, I know Tim Botts from
when he was TDY with Charlie Co. On FSB Nancy just off Hwy 1 about 10
miles south of the DMZ. It was one heck of a time, and I like to think in
my hart we did our jobs with a grat deal of pride. I am without question
very proud to say I am a Vietnam Veteran. Welcome Home to all our Brothers
and sisters. Great site Tim. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 03:40:29 PM
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Name: |
Dennis Lanyon |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
Batangan Pen. |
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Comments: |
I was stationed with the 59th from about Sept,70 thru mid May,71. Cpt. Korn was the commander & I spent all my time in the field with a bunch of great guys. They worked from sunup till at least 1700 hours, took a supper break, and then often dropped belly pans until dark. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 12:48:00 PM
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Name: |
Merrill Bowman |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
Council Bluffs Ia. |
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Comments: |
We will see all of you in Ga. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 10:07:00 AM
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VINNY ALESTRA |
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E-mail address: |
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A.CO27TH COMBAT ENGS |
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Home: |
PALM HARBOR FL. NOW WAS FROM NY |
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Comments: |
WAS GLEAD TO FIND THE 59THS WEB REAL GOOD UNIT I WAS
WITHA CO 27TH CBT ENGS GOT THERE IN AUG 68 CPT BACKER WAS WITH UT THEN
THEN WENT TO THE 59TH WE GOT A S.F CPT COCCHEE GREAT CO GOT SAY THANKS TO
ALL YOU MEN OF THE 59TH YOU DAD A GREAT JOB ON RT,547 ALL THE UNITES DID
AND WELL THE 101ST THEY DID THE BEST THEY COULD DO TO KEEP THE NVA OFF OUR
ASS GREAT WEB BRINGS BACK GOOD AND BAD MEMRYS BUT STILL ONE OF THE BEST
WEBS I SEEN |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 09:32:14 AM
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Name: |
Ray "Red" Porter |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
Lee's Summit, MO |
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Comments: |
Tim, |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 09:31:30 AM
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Name: |
jackie pounds |
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E-mail address: |
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Unit: |
59th |
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Comments: |
served with you all years back hope to here from you
all soon again . |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 09:26:31 AM
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Name: |
James Dertinger |
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E-mail address: |
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Unit: |
HHC 27th Engr (Cbt) |
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Comments: |
A flood of memories. I'm proud to have served with first a class outfit. In country April 68 - April 69. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 08:48:59 AM
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Zarichnak, Mike |
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59th LC |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 08:20:08 AM
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Name: |
Dann Glenn |
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E-mail address: |
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101st/14th CbtEng |
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Home: |
St. Louis |
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Comments: |
Tim, |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 07:02:46 AM
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Name: |
ED Brookman |
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E-mail address: |
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Unit: |
59th Engr. LCC, 14thEngr. C&D Co. |
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Comments: |
These guys never broke the faith. We had some of the
dirtiest work to do and we got it done! I would walk through the gates of
Hell for any of these guys... They were there for me and I owe my life to
some true heros! |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 04:48:40 AM
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Name: |
Dwight Peters |
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59th eng lc |
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Comments: |
viet nam 1970-1971 |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 12:52:34 AM
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Name: |
Dain Warton |
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E-mail address: |
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Unit: |
59th LC 1968 |
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Home: |
California |
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Comments: |
Hey I have no pictures of Nam from 68, but maybe someone else has. It would be interesting to see some of the guys and myself look. I see that most of the pictures are from the 70s. Where is the Base Camp in the pictures. My whole time was spent in the Valley and all we did was cut down trees and grass. |
Thursday, March 18th 2004 - 12:02:26 AM
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Allen"DOC"Bunn |
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E-mail address: |
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59th Land Clearing |
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Home: |
Memphis,Tn. |
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Comments: |
Everyone that remembers me please get in touch.I was
with 5the 59th in 69-70. |
Wednesday, March 17th 2004 - 10:52:42 PM
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Rodney M. Smith |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
FL |
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Was 3rd plt. from Oct 68-15Mar69. Looking forward to
seeing all that can make the reunion. Was at Peoria and Branson. Hope to
see all that can be there. If you know the where abouts of any members of
the 59th,ask them to show up and have a good showing of the 59th.Have them
get in touch with any of us to let us know where they are. Still missing
some of the names of the guys that started the unit before we went to Dong
Ha in Jan '69.Still looking for all members.Bushwackers forever! |
Wednesday, March 17th 2004 - 07:59:37 PM
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jackie pounds |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
FL |
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Comments: |
served with you all and was wanting to keep in
touch.nick name was papa san pounds on account of me being the oldest of
you guys. hope to here from you all soon. |
Wednesday, March 17th 2004 - 07:58:08 PM
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Melvin Rowe |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
MO |
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I served with the 59 ENG (lc) 70-71. is there going to be another reunion? |
Wednesday, March 17th 2004 - 07:56:30 PM
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Tim Botts |
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59th LC |
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Home: |
IN |
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Comments: |
Looks like our old guestbook has bit the dust. I hate
to lose all the entries so let's hope the server gets it back up. In the
meantime we can get by with this one. |
Wednesday, March 17th 2004 - 02:52:12 PM
First Name:
JD
Last Name: Poss
Email: jd-poss@email.msn.com
URL:
http://members.aol.com/ebc84th/home/index.html
Unit: 84th engineer Vietnam
Comment: We of the 84th Engineer Association, Vietnam are
very porud to list on our web site that the 59th L C was attached to the 84th at
Da Nang, Vietnam. Col. Lycan spoke very highly of your unit. You are to be PROUD
of your service to your country. ![]()
First Name: David
Last Name: Clark
Email:
drclark46@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 59th Engr Co (LC)
Comment: I served in the 59th from July 69 thru May 70. For
more than half that time I was the company clerk. None of us who were there have
ever forgotten the 59th. Thank you for doing such a fine job constructing this
web site.. ![]()
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Gibbs
Email:
URL: WWW.geocities.com/billy_g_elk
Unit: 3rd/ 5th Cav. 9th Inf
Comment: My platoon and Troop secured Rome Plows from the
59LCC in Northern I Corp for about a month in June 1970. I have pictures on my
web site, WWW.geocities.com/billy_g_elk. On 19 June, 1970 just southeast of My
Loc on Hwy 558 running south off QL9 at Cam Lo we were securing a Plow Platoon.
The day before, the plows had uncovered an NVA camp along a river bank. My track
& one other were flying NVA flags that we picked up and it must have pissed
the NVA off. The next morning just after daylight as we were moving out in
column the leading Plow hit a mine at YD165530. We were taken under fire by
small arms from all around the leading few tracks. I had a Sheridan M551
following the first Rome plow , then another plow, then my 26 APC. We engaged
and then followed blood trails for awhile & found 2 NVA KIA. None of the
engineers were hurt that day. When I say "secured" the plows, I am streching it
a bit. You boys were a strange breed. The lead plow would just start off through
where most men would fear to tread and the rest of you would follow. We talked
about your unit then and still talk about you now. You were either fearless,
brave, clueless, or just plain stupid. Five of the men from my Platoon have been
meeting for several years and we still salute your bravery. I salute you now.
Thank you. Lt Bill Gibbs 3rd/ 5th Cav. 9th Inf attached to 1st/5th Mech RVN
1970.
Bill Gibbs
430 E Main St
Springport, MI
49284-9774
(517) 857-4191 ![]()
First
Name: FREDRICK
Last Name: HUTCHISON
Email: mailto:HUTCHISF@AOL
URL:
Unit: 59TH LC
Comment: IT'S BEEN A FEW YEARS, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MAINT
PLT, ONLY ONE I SEE IS "RED CAIN. ![]()
First
Name: Larry
Last Name: Campbell
Email:mailto:lrcok@swbell.net
URL:
Unit: 59th Engr.
Landclearing Co.
Comment: I was with the 137th LE
Co. from 9/1/70 to 9/1/71 I extened and went to the 59th in Danang remember when
the whole co. had to take all those rabies shots. Sp 5 Larry Campbell ![]()
First Name: Bob
Last Name: Hosch
Email:
mailto:shark91@saukherald.com
URL:
Unit: 59th land clearing
Comment: dozzer operator 3rd platoon ![]()
First Name: paul
Last Name: farrell
Email:
mailto:pfarrell@mpinet.net
URL:
Unit: 329th eng det & 59th
Comment: I went from the 329th eng det to the 59th in phu
bai for about 8 months and then back to the 329th when I extended and stayed
with them till 1972. My tour was from February 1968 to June 1972, but I made
it! ![]()
First
Name: Lawrence
Last Name: Kimmel
Email: lzkimmel@cableone.net
URL:
Unit: 59th LC
Co.
Comment: I served with the 59th from 10-68 to
3-70. Welcome home Brothers. What citations did the 59th recieve if any. HAPPY
NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!! ![]()
First
Name: Roger
Last Name: White
Email: mailto:jer_3133@hotmail.com
URL:
Unit: 59th LC
Comment: I served with the 59th LC maintenance platoon from
11/70 to 12/71 ![]()
First Name: FREDRICK
Last Name: HUTCHISON
Email:
mailto:HUTCHISF@AOL.COM
URL:
Unit: 59TH LC MAINT PLT
Comment: EVERYTIME I REVIEW THIS WEBSITE I FIND SOMETHING
NEW. PHOTO ALBUM5 2ND PICTURE DOWN ON LEFT SIDE, 1ST GUY ON LEFT SIDE OF ROPE IS
ME. I SEE RED CAIN ,ERNIE WEEKS AND JACKIE POUNDS AND OTHERS IN THIS PHOTO. I
WAS WITH 59TH LC FROM AUG 70 TO AUG 71. MEMORIE ![]()
First Name: Bob
Last Name: Baker
Email:
bandgbaker@comcast.net
URL:
Unit: 59th Engr Co (LC)
Comment: I was the first CO of the 59th LC. We formed at
18th Bde HQ in Oct 68, spent the next couple of months getting fully equipped.
We trained by clearing a rocket belt around Cam Rahn Bay. We deployed on Jan 1,
69 by LST to northern I Corps ![]()
First Name: Dave
Last Name: Kitchen
Email:
Kshovelhead@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 59th Eng. LC
I was an
operator in the 3rd platoon from I believe mid 69 to mid 70. Those were very
foggy days for me but have recaputured bits and pieces since talking to Carl and
Tim who I might add has done an excellent job on this web-site. I would love to
hear from anyone I may have served with over there that may help me remember a
few things. Good luck to all in the New Year and welcome home
Brothers.......... ![]()
First Name: Terry
Last Name: Braid
Email:
mailto:T_M_Braid@msm.com
URL:
Unit: 59th LC
Comment: It was
great to find this page on land clearing. After looking at the reunion photos
some of you are getting old.SP-5 Braid (SFC Ret.) ![]()
First Name: James
Last Name: Hartley
Email:
mailto:h100475@eastky.net
URL:
Unit: D Co.14th Combat Engineers 18th Brigade 45th
Group
Comment: Great job with the web site. I was
with the 18th Brigade, 14th Combat Engineers during 70-71. Moved up to Quang Tri
afer a couple of months with the 4th Engineers at An Khe. We were first at Camp
Evans with the 101st Airborne, then moved to Quang Tri ![]()
First Name: woody
Last Name: tyson
Email:
mailto:wtysonlove@aol.com
URL:
http://www.woodytyson.com
Unit: 1bn 18th inf 1st
inf div
Comment: nice site you have. visit my
pow/mia page at: http://www.woodytyson.com/woody53/adopt.html ![]()
First Name: Paul
Last Name: Farley
Email:
mailto:EBC84th@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 84th engineers
Comment:
We of the 84th EBC, would like to say WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!! Paul ![]()
First Name: JD
Last Name: Poss
Email:
mailto:jd-poss@email.msn.com
URL:
http://members.aol.com/ebc84th/home/index.html
Unit: 84th engineer Vietnam
Comment: We of the 84th Engineer Association, Vietnam are
very porud to list on our web site that the 59th L C was attached to the 84th at
Da Nang, Vietnam. Col. Lycan spoke very highly of your unit. You are to be PROUD
of your service to your country. ![]()
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Bouchard
Email:
mailto:27lct@mail2.gis.net
URL:
Unit: 27th Land Clearing Team
Comment: Just found your web site. Very interesting
pictures. I have seen the same many times before. I was one of the original 27th
Land Clearing Team members, the first to go to "Nam", May 67 from Ft. Lewis,
Washington. ![]()
First Name: Cecil W.
Last Name: Brown
Email:
mailto:brownlincec@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 630th. Engineers (L.E.)
Comment: What an awesome website! I especially liked the
memorial page. The 59th. was clearing for the 630th. when we build road 591,
west of Phu Bai, in '69. Once again, excellent website. Keep up the great
work. ![]()
First Name: Kevin M.
Last Name: Langford
Email:mailto:klang35@hotmail.com
URL:
Unit:
Comment: Was never in the service. But sure glad to know
you guys were out there fighting for us thank you so much. I know you all got
the shaft but I am sure glad you guy's were there to protect us.. thanks again
Kevin.............................. ![]()
First Name: Woodrow
Last Name: Lyon
Email:
mailto:woodrow.lyon@ms.ngb.army.mil
URL:
Unit: 27th Combat Engineer Bn
Comment: The men and equipment of the 27th En Bn and the
attached 591st Light Equip Co were organized into one or two land clearing
platoons by adding rome plows to our standard D7Es and picking up M548 Cargo
Carriers with ring mount for 50 Cals. ![]()
First Name: donna
Last Name: call
Email:
mailto:tnkr1bell@aol.com
URL:
Unit:
Comment: in loving
memory of my brother cliffrord osterhoudt ![]()
First Name: Pinckney
Last Name: Lynch
Email:
mailto:Slynch@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 59th LC 9/70-9/71
Comment: I was in the 3rd platoon and ran 73 till we went
to KheSan then came back and ran New 50. Left while the company was in Danang.
Had a great time at the reunion last year and looking forward to the next one.
Good to see so many new faces on here. ![]()
First Name: Nancy
Last Name: Burns
Email:
mailto:leeann45@aol.com
URL:
Unit:
Comment: In loving
memory of my Nephew Clifford Osterhoudt. ![]()
First Name: KATHY
Last Name: DUEMIG
Email:
mailto:KATRINAJEA@AOL.COM
URL:
Unit:
Comment: MY NEPHEW IS
CLIFFORD ROY OSTERHOUDT ![]()
First Name: penny
Last Name: fox
Email:
URL:
Unit: 59th
Comment: in memory
of my uncle clifford roy OSTERHOUDT ![]()
First Name: Philip S.
Last Name: Nowalk
Email:
mailto:pnowalk@twcny.rr.com
URL:
Unit: 39th Engineers Batallion
Comment: I would like some information on whether or not I
could find a sight where my unit would be located. 18th Brigade, 39th Engineers
Batallion, LZ Baldy, TamKee, LZGoldie,Chu Li Any help at all would be
appreciated Thank You ![]()
First Name: David
Last Name: Clark
Email:
mailto:drclark46@aol.com
URL:
Unit: 59th Engr Co (LC)
Comment: I served in the 59th from July 69 thru May 70. For
more than half that time I was the company clerk. None of us who were there have
ever forgotten the 59th. Thank you for doing such a fine job constructing this
web site.. ![]()
First Name: William
Last Name: Brown
Email:
URL:
Unit: 59th LC
Comment: ![]()
First Name: kenny
Last Name: baldwin
Email:
mailto:skinny_kenny_b@yahoo.com
URL:
Unit:
Comment: ![]()
First Name: Gerald
Last Name: Wing
Email:
mailto:jrrwng@netscape.net
URL:
Unit: 59thLC
Comment: The
most memorable time of my life was spent with the 59th ![]()
First Name: donnie
Last Name: baldwin
Email:
mailto:joba@peoplepc.com
URL:
Unit:
Comment: ![]()
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Marshall
Email:
mailto:wtmjr@attglobal.net
URL:
Unit:
Comment: I would
appreciate some one writing me the stories of the action on March 14, 1971,
during Dewey Canyon/Lam Son 719. That was a very bad day for your company. I am
working on another book about Lam Son 719. Check out "The Price Of Exit" if you
want ![]()
First Name: JIM
Last Name: MCCARTHY
Email:
mailto:jfm000@hotmail.com
URL:
Unit:
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