From: Alan Green
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
To: <e-mail addresses>
Subject: Reunion update
Guys-
Larry Ballard has sent me the original videos of his TV interviews and the re-interment of 2/26 chaplain’s assistant Alexander Chin (KIA at Khe Sanh). My son Bryan will transfer them to streaming video and post them on nomad81s.com. Bryan’s also setting up an e-mail link for us so that we can address messages like this to everybody with a single address.
I had a good conversation with Terry Lee Poole last week. Terry has retired from 25 years of truck driving and lives in the Atlanta area. He told me that all the years of riding in a bouncing cab took their toll on the circulation in his legs and it’s difficult for him to fly or ride anywhere anymore. He’s also survived prostate cancer. And like Maynard Sinclair and many others, Terry is being treated for PTSD a couple of times a week at the VA. He reads a lot and once he gets a replacement computer (his granddaughter got his old one), he’ll be back online. He sends his regards to his fellow platoon members.
I also talked briefly again with Maynard. He’s hit some rough patches lately with his PTSD, but was doing better when I called. He appreciates Pedro Marquez’s voicemail and will connect with him.
I also had a long call with Bob Hommer, who lives in Michigan’s upper peninsula. He retired as a school teacher, worked for several years shoeing horses, and now is just enjoying retirement. Bob was in contact not long ago with Linwood Thompson, who was grievously wounded in the DMZ in the artillery fire we encountered on 1 October 1968. Bob’s going to find Linwood’s phone number and send it to me. He also would like to attend our reunion.
Speaking of the reunion, the alleged “best looking radioman in Vietnam” (that would be Bill Ventura) has made hotel and plane reservations and will be at our reunion after all. See pic below to decide for yourself if he deserves the title:
I spent several hours trying to track down Fritz Torrey (he wasn’t on my list but I just wanted to find him.) As Coop reported, his e-mail bounces, his phone’s disconnected and he’s moved from the last address we have.
Has anybody found anyone else? Please reply to the group and let us know. We especially need good contact info on the people we’ve located whose e-mail addresses were out of date.
Also, after mucho pressure from Smitty, I’ve dug out my photo album and commenced scanning. Pix will appear on the web site soon.
Below is reunion info from Rod. Note that our platoon reunion is Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, July 18. Rod will send out more info as he gets it.
Guys, if the reunion is half as good as the phone calls I’ve had with platoon members recently, it will be pretty great.
Best and Semper Fi,
-Alan
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THE KHE SANH VETERANS 2010 REUNION, SAN ANTONIO TEXAS JULY 11-18,2010
AT THE BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY INN EL TROPICANO HOTEL
110 LEXINGTON ST- SAN ANTONIO TX 78205
PHONE 866-293-1842 FOR RESERVATIONS CODE (KSV)
There will also be a Direct Link to reservations on the KSV Website www.khesanh.org $99.00 A DAY 2 Days Before & 2 Days After (See Reverse Side For Amenities)
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- Distance: 9.5 MI
- South to Hotel
- Shuttle Charge (oneway): $ 18.0ft QJSD)
- Taxi Charge (oneway): $22.00 (USD)
- Time by taxi: 20 minutes Take 281s to 35s take 1st exit Mccullough turn left go 2 lights right on St Mary’s to 1st light turn left on Lexington hotel on left side
On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/ dryer)
Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry Same Day Dry Cleaning STUDIO Outdoor Pool Live Entertainment Kids Eat Free Service Dogs Welcome Free Parking (In & Out) Balcony Rooms (Smokers)
This San Antonio Riverwalk hotel features a full-service restaurant called Mangos, where guests can enjoy Latin and American-inspired dishes, friendly service and free meals for kids. Also visit Expreso, our lovely lobby-level cafe for a smoothie or latte. Buffet Breakfast $9.95
From: BVRoadKing@aolREMOVE.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:58 PM
To: <e-mail addresses>
Subject: Re: Reunion update
Oh he will be in Strugis… He leaves July 31st for Sturgis… wouldn’t miss that for the world…lol.. but thanks for your concern… I’ll let her know…
From: Bruce Pilch
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:39 PM
To: <email addresses>
Subject: RE: Reunion update
Does Angie at The Full Throttle know that the best looking (he claims) PRC25 operator in the Nam will NOT be in Sturgis?
From: BVRoadKing@aolREMOVE.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:58 PM
To: <e-mail addresses>
Subject: Re: Reunion update
Who have I got to compete with.. Smitty… it could be close…. see you there amigos.. has anyone heard anything on Alan Hartley.. he was with sully in 81 platoon…lived in Ga I believe… and what about charlie ballard.. i think that was he last name.. built like a bear.. another friend of sully’s.. all for now
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